The Shangsi Festival is the best time to go for a walk on the lake and have a feast by the water.
In addition to the nobles, the common people would also take time out from their busy schedules to welcome and enjoy the spring.
On this day, many children will express their true feelings to each other, making it a great day for dating and expressing their feelings.
For a time, the capital was bustling with activity.
After swimming across the lake, they went to the nearby bamboo pavilion by the stream to attend the Qushui banquet hosted by the eldest princess.
The banquet was filled with the sounds of piano, flute and stringed instruments, and the young ladies and nobles were chatting and laughing. The only exception was Murong Xing, who sat quietly aside.
She originally wanted to talk to Yan Xi, as she hadn't seen him for a long time, but His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin took him away and she didn't know where to go.
Murong Xing was a little depressed.
Suddenly, the voices in my ears stopped, and the eldest princess and a group of princes came slowly.
The eldest princess is old, but she is still beautiful and charming, and her every move reveals her dignity and elegance.
At this time, Murong Xing also saw Xiao Jingwen and Yan Xi who came together.
Everyone bowed and paid their respects, and Murong Xing also knelt down in an orderly manner.
"Everyone, get up. Today is the Shangsi Festival. Let's go for an outing, cruise the lake, and drink wine while the stream flows. The most important thing is to have fun. Don't be restrained. Just drink and chat happily." The eldest princess smiled gently and sat at the seat of honor.
"Thank you, Princess." Everyone stood up and took their seats.
As a prince, Xiao Jingwen naturally sat at the top seat.
Ke Yanxi was just a young master, so he should have left, but Xiao Jingwen gestured for him to sit down.
After hesitating for a moment, Yan Xi nodded obediently.
The eldest princess, who was sitting on the throne, glanced around and exclaimed, "Why isn't my fourth brother here?"
At this moment, the Fourth Prince Xiao Jingyan arrived and spoke before he even arrived, "Eldest sister, I am late, please punish me."
Everyone present looked at the newcomer.
Xiao Jingyan looked apologetic and walked steadily.
The eldest princess laughed when she heard this, "Oh? Punishment? This princess will definitely punish him severely."
She glanced at the wine glasses on the table and said with a smile, "Why not let Fourth Brother start by drinking and writing a poem?"
Xiao Jingyan smiled and said, "In that case, I will accept the punishment."
The palace maid next to her came forward and offered a glass of wine.
Jamel Xiao took it, faced everyone, thought for a moment, and then improvised.
When a poem came out, everyone applauded, the men praised it, and some women looked at it with admiration.
The eldest princess smiled brightly and said, "Fourth brother is indeed a talented scholar of our dynasty. He is truly a man of great literary talent."
"Elder sister, you are too kind. I am not very talented and knowledgeable. Everyone here is the one with great ambitions. I am just throwing out some ideas." Xiao Jingyan looked humble.
The eldest princess was delighted again, and the other princes praised her repeatedly.
Xiao Jingyan's words won him a lot of goodwill.
Xiao Jingwen had a cold face and remained unmoved.
Yan Xi was also not interested in the Fourth Prince, as he had seen this person in his previous life.
She appears to be as calm as a chrysanthemum, but is actually vicious and ambitious. She will do anything for power and will even abandon her own mother's family if necessary.
Although the male protagonist also wants that position and has the ambition to unify the world, at least he values friendship and loyalty and will not be so cruel.
However, thinking of the male protagonist's 100% blackening value, Yan Xi hesitated for a moment, raised his eyes and stared at the young man next to him.
With such a high level of blackening, he must be perverted inside. Is Xiao Jingwen more ruthless than the Fourth Prince?
Seeing him looking at him out of the corner of his eye, Xiao Jingwen glanced sideways and raised his lips slightly, "What's wrong?"
Yan Xi was stunned for a moment, then smiled and shook his head.
Maybe he was overthinking it. With his current appearance, he wouldn't become cold-blooded and ruthless. At most, he would do things faster, more accurately and ruthlessly.
The boy's gaze was not attracted by the hypocrite, but stared at himself, which hit Xiao Jingwen's heart hard. He smiled happily and pushed the pastry in front of him over, "You must be hungry after walking for so long, try this."
Yan Xi curved her eyes and said, "Yeah."
Hehe, Xiao Jingwen still understood him. He knew without asking that he had already planned to play the empty city game.
Xiao Jingyan showed off a bit, and the people below started to follow suit, and the Qushui Liushang event really began.
His seat was opposite Xiao Jingwen. As soon as he sat down, he saw the two people opposite him exchanging glances as if no one was around.
Jamel Xiao paused, and at this moment, the young man turned around and stuffed pastries into his mouth, and happened to see him.
Seeing the man's face clearly, Jamel Xiao was stunned for a moment, his eyes dimmed slightly, he curled his lips, and nodded slightly at him to show his friendliness.
Who would have thought that the young man quickly retracted his gaze, tugged at Xiao Jingwen's sleeve, and whispered, "This is delicious, you should try it too."
Seeing this, Xiao Jingwen, who did not miss Xiao Jingyan's smile to Yan Xi, was in a very good mood and took a bite.
Being ignored, Jamel Xiao said: “…” Why do I suddenly feel a little full?
Taking a deep breath, Jamel Xiao lowered his head to drink, his mind drifting away.
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