Chapter 126: A Twist of Facts
Of course, the familiar face that everyone sees every day is Yuan Siyin, who is resting with her eyes closed.
Throughout history, beauties have been either gentle and graceful or charming and alluring. This young lady, however, possesses a noble air, with a touch of elegance and a hint of heroism. Needless to say, she is dignified and imposing, with a dignified demeanor that makes people dare not look directly at her.
Yuan Siyin: ...
Even with my eyes closed, I could still clearly feel the burning gaze.
She bet on Yu Shiyan that this group of people were definitely staring at her face.
After the sedan chair landed, Yuan Siyin asked the madam for a veil, which at least covered her face that attracted bees and butterflies.
On one side is the Qinnan River, where several luxuriously decorated pleasure boats of various sizes are moored along the shore. The boats are adorned with lanterns, and the shimmering lake reflects the lanterns on the shore, creating a beautiful scene.
There were also some people on the shore, dressed very elegantly, gathered in groups of three or five, talking in hushed tones, occasionally bursting into laughter, creating a lively scene.
Who are they?
Yuan Siyin looked at the madam and asked.
"Those people were also on the same boat as the governor; they're all rich and powerful. Be careful not to provoke them."
"oh."
Yuan Siyin responded lightly and did not pursue the matter further. Instead, she turned to look at the flower boat, her eyes filled with contemplation.
Unlike the guests, the dancers had to wait inside the pleasure boat first. The madam greeted the guards and led everyone inside.
The interior of the flower boat is extremely spacious, enough to accommodate hundreds of people, and the walls are inlaid with luminous pearls, illuminating the entire flower boat as if it were daytime.
The girls were busy drawing their eyebrows and applying powder, but Yuan Siyin was pulled aside by the madam.
"Don't cause any trouble at this critical juncture, there are a lot of people on the boat."
Yuan Siyin found it somewhat amusing, her demeanor still languid: "What trouble could I possibly cause?"
It's a bit late to say this now.
After saying that, she leaned back in her chair, closed her eyes to rest, and ignored the madam.
A moment later, a commotion arose outside the cabin.
"The governor is here! Quickly, quickly, welcome him in! Everyone is waiting!"
"You're all too kind, everyone. You've really flattered me, Wei. Please, please come in!"
Even from a distance, I could still hear the bustling activity outside clearly.
A group of people boarded the boat with smiles. The boat rocked a few times before regaining its stability. The boatman untied the thick rope tied to the shore and used a bamboo pole to propel the flower boat away from the shore.
"This is Governor Fang from the capital, a truly distinguished guest!"
Yuan Siyin was slightly surprised when she heard this.
From the capital?
The emperor was quick to act; no sooner had he left than he sent out an unlucky fellow to tip him off.
"Haha, everyone, thank you for waiting. Let's take our seats. I'm in a good mood today!"
"Congratulations! Congratulations! Lord Wei's career is on the rise, and his future is limitless!"
"Oh, sir, what are you saying? Please take a seat!"
Now that we've arrived in Huaizhou, we should certainly take a look at the local customs and culture. I knew you were coming, sir, and I've prepared a generous gift for you, but I don't know if it will suit your taste."
"In that case, I shall follow local customs and respectfully comply."
Governor Fang maintained an air of impartiality and integrity, yet he did not hesitate to offer any praise from the Prefect.
The governor fawned over the man and invited him to sit in the head seat, giving a wink to the servant behind him.
The servant, having received instructions, ran out and brought all the dancers with him.
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