"Alright, then we'll stay in Jinan for a few days and see how deep the waters are here. It'll be helpful in the future!" Hearing Hongli's agreement, she looked at Xueying with flattery.
Xueying smiled brightly. After such a long journey, and having been disguised as a man, although she had been well taken care of, a woman is still weaker than a man. Her face grew increasingly thin, echoing the poem: "Graceful and slender, charming and graceful, the west wind rolls up the curtain, the person is yellow and the flowers are thin, the dance is low, the moon shines on the willow-lined pavilion, the song ends, the wind blows beneath the peach blossom fan. A light silk fan, white orchids, a slender waist, a jade belt, dancing in the sky."
Xueying looked at Hongli, a ripple of emotion stirring within her. He still had feelings for her...
At night, I stumbled upon Jinan's night market. The streets were brightly lit, and there was a constant stream of people coming to see the lanterns. Various colorful lanterns were like stars in the sky, and all kinds of flower lanterns and animal lanterns shone brightly, making the streets colorful and beautiful. The long street was brightly lit and bustling with people.
The three of them left their guards behind and strolled through this world of lanterns, admiring them closely. The lifelike goldfish lanterns, the vividly depicted lotus lanterns, and the simple yet elegant official lanterns—all kinds of colorful lanterns were beautifully shaped, exquisitely decorated, and finely crafted, truly dazzling and breathtaking.
Although it was nighttime, it was just as lively as during the day. People came and went, vendors hawked their wares, people laughed and joked as they strolled through the market, and even women walked in groups of three or five, or in pairs, to enjoy the night market.
Xueying, who had never seen such a scene before, was utterly astonished and found everything incredible. She had always thought that nothing in the world was more magnificent than a royal palace, but this small night market seemed less beautiful to her than that imposing and towering palace.
"Fourth Prince, Fifth Prince, look... this beautiful rabbit lantern, with its round red eyes, little three-lobed mouth, and long ears, isn't it exactly like the real thing? No... it's even more beautiful..." Xueying held a rabbit-shaped lantern, looking at it from left to right. She was overjoyed, as excited as a filial son. This innocent and romantic cuteness was something Hongli had never seen before.
"Snow Cherry? Do you like it? I'll buy it for you..." Hongzhou only had eyes for Snow Cherry.
This trip was absolutely worthwhile. Not only will I soon be able to enjoy the scenery and experience the local customs, but I also unexpectedly have a beautiful woman by my side. Moreover, this beautiful woman is the one I've been longing for!
Missing Hongzhou's enthusiasm, Xueying stared intently at Hongli, tilting her head with a bright smile: "Fifth Prince, buy it for me! Xueying likes this little rabbit lantern..."
Hongzhou's brow twitched, and he happily went to buy a rabbit lantern. Hongli, however, couldn't help but frown.
Hongli saw everything Hongzhou did. How could this girl...?
Seeing Xueying and Hongzhou lingering together at the rabbit lantern stall, Hongli quickly walked forward. Since Hongzhou cared so much about Xueying, he decided to give them some space.
Although Xueying was talking to Hongzhou, her eyes kept glancing at Hongli. When she saw that he had left them behind, she felt sad. She didn't want to abandon Hongzhou and chase after Hongli, but she was unwilling to give up. So she stomped her foot on Hongzhou's foot, making him tremble in pain.
"Ouch...it hurts so much..." Hongzhou cried out, clutching his foot. Xueying realized she had gone too far and bent down to support Hongzhou, anxiously asking about his injury. Hongzhou took advantage of the situation and exaggeratedly cried out in pain, but secretly he was pleased with himself.
After buying the rabbit lantern, Xueying grabbed Hongzhou and chased after them.
The three of them came across a mask stall. Xueying was delighted. Seeing that the beautiful woman liked them, Hongzhou quickly paid for three, giving one to Hongli and one to himself and Xueying.
Wearing a mask on the street on a normal day would be considered crazy, but in this night market filled with colorful lights and crowds of people, wearing a mask is not strange at all.
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