Chapter 122 Won't Run

Xie Anci fed Pei Muan some medicine and was relieved to see that he was in much better spirits.

"Today is the last day. Do you want to go out and have a look? I heard there is a lantern festival today." Pei Xuan suggested.

Xie Anci looked up at him with a glimmer of expectation in his eyes: "Okay."

The two of them carried Pei Muan out of the door. The streets were bustling with lights and decorations everywhere.

"Why is there a lantern festival today?" Xie Anci thought about it but couldn't remember what festival it was.

"Maybe it's the beginning of spring today." Pei Xuan guessed.

"This gentleman is right. It is because today is the beginning of spring. To celebrate the passing of winter and the coming of spring, and to pray for a good harvest this year, we will hold a lantern festival here."

"There will be a parade of gods later. You are lucky to come at the right time." The stall vendor next to them heard the conversation between the two and explained enthusiastically.

"I see." Xie Anci nodded.

Bang, bang, bang...

strings of fireworks bloomed in the air, followed by the sound of gongs and drums, which seemed to break the eardrums.

Pei Muan lay obediently in Xie Anci's arms and laughed loudly, looking at the outside world with great curiosity.

"Look! The parade of gods!" The stall vendor pointed to the front, and Xie Anci and the others looked in the direction of his finger.

A "god" several people tall was seen walking slowly. The statue was solemn and dignified, and the people around him cheered and rejoiced.

Some children were dancing happily, and some women were scattering flower petals, which was very lively.

"It's really lively here." Xie Anci said with a smile. Seeing people living and working in peace and contentment, he was also very happy.

Pei Xuan looked at his smile and couldn't help but smile lightly. He gently hugged Xie Anci into his arms.

The crowd surged, and Xie Anci and Pei Xuan were also squeezed in the crowd.

"Be careful." Pei Xuan protected Xie Anci and the child, fearing that they would be squeezed.

"I'm fine." Xie Anci replied.

Suddenly, someone accidentally bumped into Xie Anci, and he staggered and almost fell.

Pei Xuan hurriedly supported him: "How is it? Are you hurt?"

Xie Anci shook his head: "I'm fine, it's just that Mu An was scared."

Pei Muan burst into tears, and Xie Anci hurriedly coaxed him.

"Let's find a quiet place." Xie Anci said.

After finally squeezing out of the crowd, the three of them breathed a sigh of relief.

The two took Pei Muan to the river. There were colorful river lanterns floating on the river, and red lanterns were hung everywhere, which was very festive.

Pei Muan was attracted and stopped crying.

"Do you want to release river lanterns? I'll buy them." Pei Xuan asked in a low voice.

"Yes!" Xie Anci nodded, since he was here.

"Take care of Mu An, I'll be back soon, don't run away!" Pei Xuan paused and warned.

Xie Anci: "... Don't worry, I'm taking care of Mu An, how can I run away?"

Xie Anci didn't want to take care of the child alone.

Pei Xuan was relieved after hearing this and turned away.

Xie Anci took Pei Mu An to see the beautiful scenery by the river, but when he looked up, he saw two hurried figures who looked quite familiar.

Xie Anci's breathing stagnated, and he turned around with his back to the other side of the river.

Shouldn't they be in the capital? They have so much time to come here?

Are they here to find him?

Xie Anci frowned and didn't want to meet them.

"Hey! Young husband, are you alone?" A rather arrogant woman stood in front of Xie Anci. Xie Anci looked around and finally pointed at herself.

"Me?"

"Yes, I'm calling you!" The woman put her hands on her waist, wearing a gorgeous brocade dress, and looked of high status.