The carriage had been going for about half a quarter of an hour when its speed gradually slowed down. Even in the carriage, one could still feel the cheers of the crowd on the street.
At this time, the coachman outside respectfully reported, "Third Master, we are almost at the main street. There are too many people on the street today, and the carriage cannot enter."
"Got it." Wen Jing calculated that the time was almost up. It was normal to have more than one person on New Year's Day. He had planned everything before coming.
"Shu'er, there are a little too many people on a new day. We need to get off the carriage and walk to the main street." Wen Jing was afraid that Murong Shu would not be willing to discuss it with her. If Murong Shu disagreed, he would think of other ways.
"Okay, since the carriage is not moving well, let's get off and walk over. We can feel the hustle and bustle of the street." Murong Shu really likes this lively feeling. What's the point of shopping if we have to sit in the carriage?
"Then let's get off the carriage here!" Wen Jing saw that Murong Shu was happy and thought that she liked this lively atmosphere, so he planned to get off the carriage here.
Wen opened the curtain and told the driver, "Find a place to park the carriage. We will get off here. You will wait for us here when the time comes. We will come to find you after we finish shopping."
"Okay, Third Young Master. I'll find a place to park the carriage right away. Please sit tight." The coachman quickly found an empty place to park the carriage.
After the driver stopped the carriage, he took out a stool for getting off the horse. Wen Jing got off the carriage first, then took the little girl Wen Yu, and finally Murong Shu. Murong Shu wanted to jump off directly, but suddenly remembered that he was in front of Wen Jing, so he stepped on the stool and helped Wen Jing get off the carriage.
"Master Wen San, Shu'er, the streets are too crowded today, let's walk there!" Jun Mingyue also got off the carriage early, because the carriage was moving too slowly and was not as convenient as walking.
"Princess, this is what we planned. We were just about to ask you to stop the car." Murong Shu originally planned to have someone ask Jun Mingyue after getting off the car, but he didn't expect that Princess Mingyue would stop the car earlier than them.
"It's just right for us to walk there and stroll along the street." Jun Mingyue prefers to stroll with Murong Shu.
"Okay, then you can ask the coachman of the palace to wait here. When we are done shopping, we will come back here together in case we can't find the carriage."
"I understand, Shu'er. Go tell the coachman to wait for us here." Jun Mingyue instructed the maid who followed her.
"Princess, please wait a moment. I'll go right away." The little maid received the order and hurried to inform the coachman.
Several people walked towards the main street together. The more they walked, the more lively the atmosphere became. The whole street was full of auspiciousness and joy, because the first morning of the new year was auspicious, so firecrackers were set off first, which was called "opening firecrackers". After the sound of firecrackers, the ground was covered with red fragments, as bright as brocade, which was called "full house of red".
The streets are bustling with people, and everyone's face is filled with happiness. There are people selling sugar figures, lion dance performances, and portraits being made on the street. It is very lively.
"I didn't expect the streets to be so lively today. I thought everyone was going out to pay New Year's greetings." Murong Shu was a little surprised by the customs here. He didn't expect that everyone could go out freely.
"Shu'er, you may not know since you weren't in the capital before, but yesterday on New Year's Eve and today on the first day of the new year, the imperial city has been granted a special permission to remain a city that never sleeps. There are no restrictions on merchants' trading and no curfew. The emperor has also specially arranged people to patrol, and anyone who commits a crime will be severely punished." Jun Mingyue looked at Murong Shu in surprise and explained to her.
"Moreover, officials also have holidays, and the academy will also be closed, so everyone has a rare period of free time, so naturally they all make appointments to go out with friends." Wen Jing added to Murong Shu.
"Sister Mu, Sister Princess, there is a lion dance in front, shall we go and take a look?" Little Dumpling Wen Yu was very excited when he saw the lion dance in front, and pulled Murong Shu and Jun Mingyue to ask for their opinions.
"Shu'er, let's take Yu'er to see. The lion dance in the capital is amazing." Jun Mingyue is also a person who loves excitement. Now with Wen Yu joining the group, the lion dance must be seen.
"I'm very strong. Hold on to me and I'll take you to the front to watch." Jun Mingyue pulled Wen Yu towards the lion dance area, and reminded Wen Yu as they walked.
"Sister Princess, what about Sister Mu and my Third Uncle? Third Uncle is weak, how can he take Sister Mu to the front?" Little Dumpling Wen Yu's first reaction was to worry that Murong Shu and Wen Jing would not be able to squeeze to the front.
"Don't worry, your sister Mu is very capable. She will definitely be able to bring your uncle to the front." Jun Mingyue directly tricked the little girl away. She couldn't let the little girl ruin the date between Master Wen San and Shu'er.
"But...my sister is a girl." Wen Yu was still a little confused.
"Well, I'm a girl too, so I can take you to the front too. There's no gender difference in who is the most capable person. Let's go quickly, the race has already started." Jun Mingyue didn't give Xiaotuanzi any more chances to ask questions, and took him straight into the crowd.
The wonderful lion dance performance immediately attracted Wen Yu. The little girl was so excited that she didn't even remember Sister Mu and Uncle San. Jun Mingyue was secretly proud in her heart, "Little brat, this princess can't deal with you."
Wen Jing and Murong Shu followed behind and laughed when they saw the two interacting. Wen Jing said, "I didn't expect Princess Mingyue to have such a lovely side. She is very good at coaxing children."
"In fact, the princess is not as carefree as you think. She is a delicate and kind girl."
"Well, I believe that a girl who can play with Shu'er must be good." Wen Jing took the opportunity to pull Murong Shu's hand and follow Jun Mingyue and Wen Yu's steps.
Being pulled by Wen Jing, Murong Shu smiled knowingly, and the two of them held hands tacitly and followed Jun Mingyue and Wen Yu. It felt sneaky, but very addictive.
The lion dance performance was wonderful, and Murong Shu was quickly attracted to it. He cheered along with Xiaotuanzi and Jun Mingyue. At this moment, Wen Jing's heart and eyes were filled with his bright and enthusiastic Shu'er.
It was not until the lion dance performance was over that Wen Jing reluctantly let go of Murong Shu's hand. He felt a little lost inside, but his nephew had already run over and held Murong Shu's hand. Wen Jing once again acted as a transparent man and walked behind Murong Shu to protect her.
"Sister Mu, did you see that just now? The lion is so tall, and it can spray pairs. It's so magical." Little Tuanzi excitedly described to Murong Shu the lion dance he had just seen.
"It's the first time for sister to see such a great lion dance. Let's keep going forward and see if there is anything more interesting." Murong Shu saw that little Tuanzi was happy and cooperated with him.
"Thank you, Princess Sister, for bringing Yu'er to see the beautiful lion dance." Little Dumpling did not forget who brought him in.
"You're welcome. Sister will take care of you later. There are a lot of people here today, so you have to follow us all the time, okay?" Jun Mingyue touched the little girl's head and reminded her.
"Don't worry, Sister Princess, Yu'er will be obedient!"