Chapter 140 Making Wishes with Fireworks
Huo Lin frowned, his gaze sweeping over the surrounding buildings before finally settling on a restaurant built by the water a little further away.
Although the building is not tall, it is built by the water and has a wide view, making it a great place to enjoy the scenery.
"Come on, let me take you somewhere else."
Huo Lin acted decisively, silently protecting Jiang Huan by his side.
His movements, though seemingly casual, actually contained hidden strength, perfectly separating her from the shoving crowd around her.
Wang Degui understood immediately and gestured to the shadows, signaling a guard to quietly go ahead to the restaurant to make preparations.
The restaurant wasn't far from where Huo Lin and his group were, and they arrived in no time.
By this time, the guards who had arrived earlier had already made all the arrangements at the restaurant.
The innkeeper personally came out to greet them, leading them to a private room on the third floor with a beaming smile.
"Young master and madam, please follow me. This Lanyue Pavilion is the best private room in our restaurant. It faces the river and has an excellent view."
The shopkeeper led the way while introducing the shop, his voice laced with undisguised flattery.
Although he did not know the true identity of the person in front of him, he could tell from the sharp eyes of the attendants following behind this extraordinary young man that he must be either rich or noble.
Not to mention the previous visitors were quite generous.
The private room is elegantly furnished, and opening the carved wooden window reveals a bright and open view.
The shimmering river, the crowds thronging its banks, and the dimly lit streets are all within sight.
The evening breeze, carrying the moist scent of the river, blew in, fluttering the light veil of Jiang Huan's hat and dispelling the restlessness of the earlier crowd.
"Wow, understated luxury with substance, I love it."
Jiang Huan walked to the window, looked at the scenery outside, and her mood instantly brightened.
The emperor still has the highest status.
Huo Lin stood beside her, his gaze also fixed on the view outside the window.
When he heard Jiang Huan say she liked it, the corners of his mouth curved upwards almost imperceptibly.
He quickly straightened his lips again, regaining his composed demeanor.
[Hmm, I've been praised again. I'm getting better and better at pleasing her.]
[The crowd downstairs is so dense it's like being squeezed into a meat patty; of course I can't bear to have her stuck there.]
[I must persevere and make her keep praising me!]
The servant was quick and efficient, and soon brought up tea and snacks. The two sat down at the table.
Wang Degui stood to the side, watching the crowds thronging the opposite bank, knowing that the fireworks were about to begin.
He stepped forward with a smile and said, "Young master, madam, this old servant has heard a legend about fireworks in the capital."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Huan turned her head curiously: "Oh? What legend?"
She was most interested in this kind of gossip from the streets.
Although Huo Lin was still looking out the window, he also paid some attention to listening.
Wang Degui smiled and continued, "Legend has it that if you can watch the fireworks with your loved one and make a wish, that wish will be carried to the heavens by the fireworks and reach the ears of the gods. It is especially effective."
[Hmph, nonsense.]
Fireworks are nothing more than sulfur and saltpeter; they're not that magical.
It's just a way to appease people.
Huo Lin inwardly scoffed, but his face remained completely expressionless. He simply picked up his teacup and slowly took a sip.
Jiang Huan raised an eyebrow as she listened to Huo Lin's thoughts.
"I think it's quite romantic, who knows, it might actually work." She glanced at Huo Lin deliberately. "Does my husband find it boring?"
Huo Lin put down his teacup, his expression calm.
"The Master did not speak of strange phenomena, physical prowess, disorder, or spirits. If you have any wishes, I... will grant them to you."
Just as the two were talking, a commotion came from outside the window.
"Hurry, hurry, it's about to start!"
Excited shouts erupted from the crowd. Seeing this, Huo Lin and Jiang Huan stood up at the same time and went to the window to watch the fireworks.
In the blink of an eye, a beam of fire shot straight into the sky, bursting open in the night.
In an instant, thousands of streaks of light burst forth like a celestial maiden scattering flowers, dazzling and illuminating the entire river surface.
Immediately afterwards, fireworks exploded in the air, dazzling with color.
The light shone through the carved wooden window, dancing on Huo Lin's cold and handsome profile.
These fireworks are incredibly colorful; they're truly beautiful.
[But is it true that wishes made through this method are exceptionally effective?]
"Well, I'm just idling around anyway, why don't I give it a try?"
Anyway, no one will know.
Huo Lin looked out the window and made a wish amidst the myriad lights.
May our mountains and rivers remain forever strong, and may our seas be calm and our rivers clear. And may those around us always be by our side, enjoying peace, happiness, and freedom from worry.
Jiang Huan heard this wish clearly, her eyes reflecting the colorful fireworks, and a gentle smile appeared on her lips.
What? You said you didn't believe it, but you still secretly made such a big wish.
Perhaps for an emperor, these two wishes are the most difficult to fulfill.
Fireworks burst into the night sky, creating a dazzling display of light and color, and the Milky Way seemed to hang upside down, illuminating the entire river surface like a fairyland.
Jiang Huan turned her head slightly and looked at Huo Lin.
A dazzling light filled his eyes, the light and shadow dancing and shimmering, turning the originally bottomless cold pool into a starry river.
In the flickering light, his sharply defined profile lost its former imperial aura, revealing a subtle softness.
Jiang Huan was infected by the atmosphere, and her eyebrows and eyes were full of gentle smiles.
She closed her eyes, her long eyelashes casting shadows on her face, and made a wish in her heart.
May this prosperous and peaceful world be filled with happiness and good companionship, and may all our wishes come true.
If both of them make a wish, the chances of God hearing it will be higher.
Jiang Huan smiled quietly.
The sound of fireworks was incessant, with fireworks of all colors blooming in competition.
Huo Lin acted as if nothing had happened, maintaining his calm and composed demeanor.
Jiang Huan also opened her eyes and quietly admired the scene.
A night breeze, carrying the chill of late autumn, swept in through the open window.
Jiang Huan subconsciously pulled her sleeves tighter, her fingertips turning red from the cold.
Huo Lin immediately noticed Jiang Huan's movement, and without making a sound, he took the outer robe and draped it over Jiang Huan's shoulders.
"Be careful not to get cold."
The large robes enveloped Jiang Huan's figure, shielding her from the cool night breeze.
Huo Lin deftly tied a knot with his fingers to fasten the ribbon for her, but when he withdrew his hand, he inadvertently touched Jiang Huan's cold fingertips.
He frowned almost imperceptibly, then naturally took Jiang Huan's hand.
[Her hands are so cold; she must have caught a chill in the crowd. I should have dressed her warmly.]
[Should I take off two more pieces of clothing and drape them over her?]
Jiang Huan found it amusing, and in order to stop Huo Lin from stripping her down to look like an ice pop, she quickly pursed her lips to suppress her laughter and tightened her grip on his hand in return.
The two stood quietly by the window, their fingers intertwined.
The last set of fireworks rose into the sky, exploding into a sky full of stars, then turning into countless points of light that slowly fell, like a meteor shower.
Their shadows, stretched long by the fireworks, intertwined on the wall, indistinguishable from one another.
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