The reconstruction work has been almost completed, and Song Qingxue and Xiahou Chongyuan are finally completely free. Now all they have to do is wait for the official from afar to come and take over.

Song Qingxue had been idle for several days and could not sit still any longer. Looking at the date, she found that it was only a few days away from the Moon Worship Festival that Xiao Cui had mentioned.

She was thinking about it, so she pulled Xiahou Chongyuan out of the door.

It was cold now, and they had just experienced a disaster, so the flowers and trees here were all bare. But after being in Xunnan for so long, she finally had some free time, and she felt it would be a pity if she didn't take a good look at the scenery.

Now all the shops on the street have reopened, but the street is not very busy.

Although there were not many people on the streets, the Xiyue Lake and the shore in the city were bustling with people, and the boats in the lake were operating without a break.

There are not only small boats carrying people on the lake, but also several flower boats in the center that are decorated very gorgeously and exquisitely.

Song Qingxue watched on the shore for a long time before walking to the ferry and asking a boatman questions.

"Boatman, I heard that there was something about Yue Niang's boat trip on the lake recently. Can you tell me the details?"

The boatman was an elderly man with obvious signs of aging on his face, but his eyes were bright and his smile was extremely kind.

"It's the princess." The boatman recognized her at the first sight and kowtowed to her immediately.

Song Qingxue quickly supported the boatman and said softly, "Old man, there is no need to greet you. The prince and I have come to Xunnan and we are guests here. Please sit down and talk to me about the Moon Worship Festival."

"Yes, yes." The boatman responded happily, "Princess, Your Majesty, please come on board and sit down first."

The two men followed his gesture and got on the boat. The boatman then untied the rope tied to the ferry and rowed the boat into the lake.

"In Xunnan, we start preparations in mid-November every year. We dress up a few flower boats and elect a moon lady. We will officially start the lake cruise on November 27th."

"Specially choose Yue Niang for boating on the lake?" This is a local custom in the Xunnan area. It is the first time that Song Qingxue has heard of this and she has many questions in her mind.

"Yes." The boatman said, "A long, long time ago, the Moon Goddess came to Xunnan..."

In Song Qingxue's impression, the Moon Goddess is just like what is shown on TV. She lives in the Moon Palace all year round and only comes out to dance in the Jade Pool on occasions like the Peach Banquet.

But the Moon Goddess mentioned by the boatman was not like that.

The Moon Goddess does live in the Moon Palace, but she does not raise rabbits and does not dance for the fairies.

She brought a happy life to the people of Xunnan in the past. She was a deity who was high above and worshipped by the people of Xunnan for generations.

In the story told by the old boatman, the Moon Goddess descended on Xunnan on November 27th, so after the Moon Goddess left, November 27th became Xunnan’s Moon Worship Festival.

The chosen Yue Niang is responsible for presenting flowers to the Moon Goddess.

However, the selection of Yue Niang is also very particular.

First of all, only unmarried women are eligible for selection. In addition, they must be cool and beautiful, with a graceful but not delicate figure.

These conditions are everywhere when they are separated, but they are hard to find when they are put together.

Song Qingxue thought for a long time, but couldn't think of anyone who fits the image of Yue Niang.

I'm quite looking forward to the 27th, if for no other reason than to see what kind of fairy-like beauty the woman who meets all my requirements is.

The wind from the lake made Song Qingxue feel a little cold, and she subconsciously hugged her arms and rubbed them.

"Boatman, please row the boat to the shore. I want to go back home."

"Okay!"

After the boatman docked, Song Qingxue gave him a silver ingot, but the boatman just waved his hand and refused to take her money.

"My lady, you don't have to pay."

“How can this be possible!”

"Really, my queen, you and the prince saved our lives. It is a blessing for me that you can be my boat." The boatman had a kind smile on his wrinkled face. He waved at Song Qingxue and said, "My queen, it's windy and cold. Go back quickly."

Song Qingxue wanted to say something else, but was stopped by Xiahou Chongyuan.

"Let's go." Xiahou Chongyuan only said this.

"But……"

Xiahou Chongyuan didn't wait for her to finish and urged, "Let's go."

Song Qingxue was still hesitating.

It is not easy for an old man to make a living, and Xunnan has just recovered from the disaster, and everyone has suffered heavy losses. She couldn't bear the fact that she finally got a job but was not paid.

Seeing this, Xiahou Chongyuan was helpless, so he leaned close to her ear and said, "I put money on his boat."

"Really?" Song Qingxue was a little surprised and blurted out, "You are so careful?"

“…”

Xiahou Chongyuan remained silent.

He was speechless.

As soon as he got on the boat, he expected that the boatman would not accept money, so when he sat down on the boat, he put the money on the table in the awning. However, Song Qingxue was so focused on listening to the boatman's story that she didn't notice his actions at all.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Song Qingxue knew that she had just said the wrong thing, so she quickly slapped her mouth twice and said with a smile: "Oh, I'm sorry, Your Majesty, it's all my fault, don't be angry!"

Xiahou Chongyuan sighed helplessly and raised his hand to rub her head.

"I'm not angry." His tone was full of tenderness that Song Qingxue had never seen before.

She had to admit that at this moment, she was indeed moved.

Song Qingxue's heart was beating fast, and she ran forward in a panic.

"I'm so cold, I need to go home!"

She talked as she ran, and Xiahou Chongyuan was listening behind her, in a very good mood.

…

After waiting for a long time, Song Qingxue finally waited for the 27th day.

She got up very early today. Before the maid called her, she had already put on her clothes. She just waited for the maid to come and asked someone to comb her hair.

This head of long and silky hair was what she had always dreamed of having, but now that she actually had it, combing her hair became a hassle.

In the past, whenever she wanted to go somewhere, she would just get up and shave her hair a few times with a comb.

But the people in this world are too particular, and the identity of her body is so noble that others cannot bear to see her with disheveled hair.

Every time I go somewhere, I either have to get up early and wash up, or I have to waste time combing my hair.

It’s infuriating just thinking about it.

You can't have both beautiful hair and convenience, it's too unreliable!

Today is a very solemn day for the people of Xunnan, so the maid who has lived in Xunnan for a long time also subconsciously wants to comb her hair into a solemn style.

However, her mind had already drifted outside, and she naturally didn't want to waste time combing her hair, so when she saw the maid taking out those large hair bundles, she quickly stopped her.

"Just take a quick look, I'm in a hurry."

"yes."

The little maidservant didn't dare to speak. She obediently put away the hair bag, then took the comb and made a simple bun for her. She then added two hairpins in her hair that matched the color of her clothes and that was it.

Song Qingxue couldn't wait any longer. As soon as the little maid put down the comb, she ran out impatiently.

But she didn't run far before she stopped again.

Isn’t it a coincidence that I saw Xiahou Chongyuan at this time?

Song Qingxue looked at him straight, then walked over in small steps, "My Lord, why aren't you busy in the study today?"

"Today is the twenty-seventh."

"I know, why aren't you busy?" Song Qingxue didn't react and asked again.

"Princess, I find you a little silly." Xiahou Chongyuan slapped her on the head, pressing her hair bun crooked, but he didn't care. He just said, "Princess, you have been waiting for so long, I will naturally accompany you to join in the fun."

"Ah?" Song Qingxue was somewhat flattered. "Thank you, Your Highness, for taking the time out of your busy schedule to accompany me to see the beauty."

Xiahou Chongyuan couldn't help but frowned when he heard this, "Hmm?"

"Ahem, no, no!" Song Qingxue quickly waved her hands and said, "No, I want to thank you for taking the time to accompany me despite being so busy."

Xiahou Chongyuan smiled and imitated her tone and said, "You are my princess, so if I don't accompany you, who else can I accompany?"

"Ah, this! Hehehe..."

There is no need to retaliate against me like this!