Chapter 134 Dragon Boat Festival

Mr. Hu knew how easily the decision made by Chen Shiyi could be changed.

He handed Chen Shiyi an invitation.

"What?"

Chen Shiyi picked it up and saw a golden post in front of her.

"Whose invitation?"

"The Royal Family, the Dragon Boat Festival is coming soon, and they are organizing some kind of dragon boat race. You should come with me."

Chen Shiyi was not interested.

"No."

Mr. Hu snorted.

"You have to go even if you don't want to. His Majesty heard that I have a new cousin and he insisted on meeting her."

Chen Shiyi felt like it was a real headache.

"I should have cut off all ties with you earlier."

Mr. Hu became anxious.

"Look at what you said. It's just a banquet, but you're so scared. With me here, who dares to embarrass you?"

Chen Shiyi pressed his head.

"I don't know anything. If I were to go to that kind of situation, I'd only make you a laughing stock. Besides, there are people there whom I don't want to meet."

"Just ignore them. Besides, your tea business is a good opportunity to show off now..."

Chen Shiyi blinked and fell into deep thought.

Mr. Hu made the final decision with one blow.

"It's settled."

After saying this, he laughed and gave instructions to Uncle Jin beside him.

"Old Jin, go and say hello to them and tell them that my cousin is going to attend the Dragon Boat Festival as promised."

When Chen Shiyi heard this, his face immediately turned unhappy.

"Master, if you dare to bring some messy people to me, then, then I think Mrs. Cai still has her charm..."

Now, Mr. Hu's face was as black as a piece of charcoal.

On Qingque Street, Chen Shiyi stood on the side of the road, holding in her hand the portrait she had been looking at carefully.

Behind her, Bai Ling was holding an oil-paper umbrella for her.

Bailing felt really guilty when she saw Chen Shiyi looking so lost and confused.

"Sister, is what you said to the old man true? Are you really going to stay with this portrait for the rest of your life?"

"Didn't you say that I'm not worthy of him?"

Bai Ling's throat was choked with sobs.

"If that person is really no longer alive, will you still stay with him?"

Chen Shiyi shook his head.

"Bai Ling, I was wondering, he saved me, why did he kiss me, kiss me but then he didn't see me, and when he found me he said he was dead, I don't know what to do now."

“…”

"So, let's just live this muddled life. It's also good to live like the old man. At least, I won't have to face divorce like the big shopkeeper, and I have you guys to accompany me, right?"

On the Dragon Boat Festival, the sky was as blue as a piece of silk cloth, and occasionally, a few birds flew past.

Chen Shiyi dressed up and went to participate in the Dragon Boat Festival event with Mr. Hu.

Mr. Hu was also worried that Chen Shiyi would not be able to adapt, so he arranged for her to go in and out with the wife of the Counselor.

This dragon boat race is unprecedentedly grand.

Mingyu Lake on the outskirts of the city was packed with people, tens of thousands of people flocked to watch this grand event.

After getting off the carriage, he followed the eunuch's instructions to the seat reserved for Doctor Yushi.

There is a railing in front of the place, and the ground is paved with the best fir wood. There is a low table on the floor, and the table is filled with high-quality fruits and snacks.

Chen Shiyi knelt on the cushion with Old Master Hu and stayed there quietly. After a while, another eunuch came and said that the emperor wanted to invite them over.

Chen Shiyi was a little nervous.

Even though Mr. Hu said that it didn't matter if there were some small mistakes, after all, she was from outside Kyoto and was not familiar with Kyoto customs.

After walking cautiously for an unknown amount of time, at the command of the eunuch, Chen Shiyi lowered his head and knelt down behind Old Master Hu.

"Hurry up and get up. No need to be polite, Mr. Hu."

"Is this your niece?"

When Chen Shiyi heard her being mentioned, he quickly knelt down and saluted.

"I, your daughter Chen Shiyi, pay my respects to His Majesty. I wish Your Majesty good health and long life."

"Yeah, he's a good kid, hahaha..."

Mr. Hu put away his usual laziness and became serious.

"With His Majesty's praise, things will naturally get better."

The middle-aged man in bright yellow said with a smile.

"Old stuff, it's rare for you to be sweet."

They laughed a few times and then left.

Chen Shiyi was sweating all over.

When she returned to her seat, her cumbersome dress made her feel very stuffy, so Chen Shiyi asked Bailing to fan her for a while as she was really hot.

When she saw the fresh fruits on the table, she wanted to eat them. But before she could start, the wife of the counselor reminded her.

"Try to drink less water and eat less food here. Otherwise, if you need to go to the bathroom, it will be very inconvenient and may cause a lot of trouble. Don't eat too much when you come..."

Chen Shiyi thought, oh no! She thought there must be nothing to eat in a place like this, so she ate more!

Forget it, now that I’m here, I might as well deal with it.

"eleven…"

Chen Shiyi heard the voice, turned around, and looked at her with a smile on her face.

Although Chen Shiyi had already prepared himself to meet an old friend, when he really met him, he felt like he didn't know what to do.

Perhaps, not everyone is ready for someone they don't want to meet.

Chen Shiyi stood up with a suitable smile on his face.

"Miss."

Wen Zhirou approached Chen Shiyi, held her hands tightly, looked her up and down, her eyes a little moist.

"She's become rounder, her complexion is whiter, and she's getting prettier. She's still a little thin, but that's good, good..."

Chen Shiyi chuckled.

"The lady is getting prettier and prettier."

Wen Zhirou's smile dimmed a little.

"You're so polite."

"Please be polite. I am the cousin of Doctor Yushi's mansion. According to our status, this should be the first time we meet. Isn't it right for me to be polite?"

Wen Zhirou looked at Chen Shiyi quietly.

"If you need anything today, remember to come to me."

Chen Shiyi shook his head.

"I am here with the Counselor's wife, and she will take care of me."

Wen Zhirou was silent for a moment, then smiled, took Chen Shiyi's hand, and sat down in their seat.

"Your side is more empty. My side is too crowded. Come over here to squeeze in."

The wife of the counselor next to her took a sip of tea and said nothing.

Chen Shiyi didn't want to cause any more trouble, so he sat on a cushion beside him and said nothing more.

The lake surface is sparkling.

On the road not far away, shouts could be heard one after another. Hundreds of strong men were carrying thick sticks on their shoulders. The leader shouted loudly, and everyone stood up and instantly picked up the dragon boat in the middle.

The neatly-organized team moved like ants, and, to the accompaniment of inspiring music, they carried the dragon boat to the lake.

There are nine dragon boats on the lake, which means longevity.

The clouds and flags are flying, and the drums are beating loudly.

At the starting point of the dragon boat race, there are rows of bronze drums, and the one in the middle is particularly huge.

The drummers all looked heroic, wearing blue costumes, with tight waists and legs, making them look extremely tall and handsome.

The person in the middle is wearing a red suit and a red headband.

Floating, with an aura of shock all over his body.

As a thunderous drumbeat sounded, the scene of tens of thousands of people fell silent in an instant.

The drumbeats, when light, are like raindrops hitting leaves; when medium, they are like rain hitting banana leaves; when heavy, they gather into a majestic force, like the roar of thousands of troops, inspiring people...

With a few "dong dong dong" sounds and a loud shout from the singing officer, the dragon boats on the vast lake surface rushed straight to the destination of victory like an arrow shot from a bow.

Chen Shiyi looked very excited.

Wen Zhirou, who was standing next to him, glanced at the excited Chen Shiyi and smiled.

"Eleven, the person beating the drum in the middle is my brother."

Chen Shiyi's excited expression was like a bucket of cold water was poured on him, and he lost interest in an instant.

"Oh, that's a good knock."