Yu Jingchen was strolling around with Nan Zhiyun when they happened to come across a river performance. Nan Zhiyun's interest was immediately piqued when she saw so many people gathered along both sides of the river.
Nan Zhiyun had seen similar river performances before; they were simply stages set up on the river where song and dance performances were held.
The most important part of this performance is the final flower boat show. At the very end, a flower boat will sail by on the river, and a pair of beautiful performers from the river will be selected to board the boat and cruise the lake together.
Seeing Nan Zhiyun's expression, Yu Jingchen knew she wanted to go, so he gave Xinglai a look, and Xinglai understood and immediately went to make the arrangements.
"Let's go take a look," Yu Jingchen said to Nan Zhiyun. He wasn't actually interested in these things. If he really wanted to see them, how could those trained in the palace be inferior to these outsiders? It was just for fun. If Nan Zhiyun liked them, then accompanying her wouldn't hurt.
Fortunately, after arranging things over there, Yu Jingchen took Nan Zhiyun to a less crowded place with the best view.
Nan Zhiyun watched the performance in the river with a sense of novelty, because the performance style was different from before. In the past, a stage was set up in the river, but now... it was just a few boards fixed to the lake surface with ropes.
Then the dancers performing there could perform smoothly, soaring through the air with a light leap... Nan Zhiyun had never seen such a performance before.
Nan Zhiyun was watching with great interest, but Yu Jingchen... the more he watched the performance, the more his brows furrowed. However, seeing Nan Zhiyun in such a rare good mood, he didn't want to spoil her enjoyment.
Seeing how much Nan Zhiyun liked it, Yu Jingchen gently pulled her into his arms, subtly guiding her away from the lakeside, as getting too close would be dangerous. He also held her close to prevent anyone from bumping into her.
"Don't stand too far out, be careful not to fall," Yu Jingchen said softly to Nan Zhiyun.
"Mmm," Nan Zhiyun replied, then let Yu Jingchen put his arm around her and take two steps back.
"Does Yun'er really like this?" Yu Jingchen asked Nan Zhiyun.
“I just think it’s amazing,” Nan Zhiyun replied.
They're really impressive! They even used martial arts skills to perform a song and dance. These dancers are all very talented.
“If you like, you can always find someone to perform for you in the palace,” Yu Jingchen said.
“It doesn’t feel like this in the palace. It’s lively here, and everyone really enjoys it.” Nan Zhiyun looked up at Yu Jingchen.
Yu Jingchen was taken aback, not expecting Nan Zhiyun to say such a thing.
"Yun'er doesn't like the palace, does she?" Yu Jingchen asked her.
“…Hmm,” Nan Zhiyun hesitated for a moment before replying.
"It's okay, we can still come out in the future, okay?" Yu Jingchen reassured her.
"Okay, sure." Nan Zhiyun smiled.
Yu Jingchen, however, did not feel as happy as he had imagined. Nan Zhiyun's smile was like a thorn in his heart, causing him sharp pain.
“Your Majesty…” Nan Zhiyun suddenly called out, interrupting Yu Jingchen’s thoughts.
"Hmm? What's wrong?" Yu Jingchen bent down slightly and looked at Nan Zhiyun.
"May I ride on this boat later?" Nan Zhiyun pointed to the boat approaching from the distance, which was very ornately decorated.
"Yun'er likes boating?" Yu Jingchen asked her.
"I was just curious because I've never ridden in a flower boat before," Nan Zhiyun replied. She had always wanted to try it herself, but she was alone and couldn't ride in one.
When she first fell for Yu Jingchen, she always wanted to go with him, but Yu Jingchen wouldn't participate in these things, so she didn't want to bother him.
"Go if you like it. If you want to, then give it a try." Yu Jingchen let her have her way.
"But what if I don't get selected?" Nan Zhiyun was still a little worried.
"Don't worry, it will happen." Yu Jingchen wasn't worried about these things. If this event wasn't prepared for them, then who was it prepared for?
Nan Zhiyun didn't know why Yu Jingchen was so certain, but she knew that if Yu Jingchen said so, there shouldn't be any problem. Could it be through connections? Nan Zhiyun stopped thinking about it and continued to enjoy Hejian's performance.
Yu Jingchen glanced around, his eyes darkening, but he didn't show it much.
As Yu Jingchen said, the participants in this flower boat experience were indeed him and Nan Zhiyun.
"Are you two together, young master and young lady?" The man who came was about forty years old; he must be the manager here.
“Yes, these are our young master and lady,” Xinglai stepped forward and answered.
"Would you and this lady be willing to board this pleasure boat together?" the man asked.
“Yes,” Yu Jingchen said, looking at the steward with an unchanged expression.
"Well then, young master, madam, this way please," the person gestured.
Yu Jingchen's hand reached around from behind Nan Zhiyun and pulled her tightly into his arms.
"Let's go," Yu Jingchen said to Nan Zhiyun.
Nan Zhiyun nodded. She felt that Yu Jingchen was a bit strange, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. The two of them boarded the ship together under the guidance of the person who came. Xinglai and Qianxia naturally followed along as well, but... the remaining guards disguised as servants stayed behind.
The ship was well-equipped and decorated in a cozy style. There was even a charcoal fire and a heater, so it was warm inside even in this kind of weather.
The ship was lit up with all sorts of lights, which looked quite nice. Nan Zhiyun liked it from the moment she boarded; the ship was large, well-equipped, and besides them, there were also singers and dancers performing on board.
"Young master, madam, this way please." The person leading the way gestured to a seat not far away.
Yu Jingchen led her over to sit down. Originally, the two were sitting opposite each other, but Yu Jingchen stopped Nan Zhiyun when she was about to move to her seat.
Nan Zhiyun looked at Yu Jingchen with some confusion.
"Just sit next to me, don't sit so far away," Yu Jingchen said.
Although Nan Zhiyun didn't understand, she didn't refuse.
“Yes…” Nan Zhiyun replied, and then obediently sat down with Yu Jingchen.
After they sat down, people began to serve them tea, wine, and some food.
Nan Zhiyun had already eaten a lot and was actually too full to eat anymore, but looking at the wine that had been served... Nan Zhiyun admitted that she was starting to crave it again.
Looking at Nan Zhiyun's expression, Yu Jingchen knew that she was tempted by this drink again.
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