So, although the two officials were worried about how to write a memorial to report this matter to their superiors after returning, they still forced a smile and said, "Your Highness is right, you are right. Winning or losing is not important, it is not important."
Afterwards, King Yanbei personally commended Lei Ting and the young men of the Lei family who had participated in the boat race. The scene was lively and joyful. The court officials stood nearby, their smiles stiff from beginning to end, looking quite out of place.
The King of Yanbei concluded his remarks by saying, "Dragon boat racing is meant to pray for good weather and good harvests in the coming year. It's also a great event for the people to enjoy together. Winning or losing isn't important. The Lei family won this year, but the other losers needn't be discouraged. They can win again next year!"
King Yanbei's words made everyone cheer. They had grown tired of watching the Yanbei Palace win every year, but now that King Yanbei had spoken, it meant that next year's dragon boat race would definitely be even more lively.
King Yanbei said a few more words, then left with his guards.
This year's dragon boat race is over, and people on the shore are being arranged to leave one after another.
The people on the pleasure boat weren't in a rush to leave while there were still many people. Madam Xu said, "It's been a while since we've been on a boat, and we're not in a hurry to get ashore anyway. Why don't we let this pleasure boat take us on a tour of the Liyang River?"
Madam Xu had spoken, and Xu Wanli naturally had no objections. Pei Zhiyan also agreed. Ren Yaoqi certainly wasn't going to spoil the fun, so Xiao Jingxi ordered the pleasure boat to sail to the center of the river and then downstream along the Liyang River.
"Shall I ask someone to tell your mother and send someone to send her back first?" Xiao Jingxi said to Ren Yaoqi.
Ren Yaoqi nodded.
At this time, a maid came in and reported: "Sir, several young ladies from the capital are on the shore. They said they want to see the Heguang Mountain in Yanbei."
Everyone's eyes turned to Xiao Jingxi.
The intention of these young ladies from the capital was obvious: they wanted to board the pleasure boat. Everyone in Yanbei knew that this pleasure boat belonged to the Second Young Master Xiao. It was hard to say whether the young ladies from the capital came for the so-called Heguang Mountain or for someone else.
Xiao Jingxi looked calm and ordered, "Let them get on the princess's pleasure boat. Send more people to follow them and make sure nothing goes wrong."
The maid took the order and went out.
Pei Zhiyan glanced at Xiao Jingxi and said leisurely while drinking tea: "This pleasure boat is quite big. Why didn't Master Xiao let them come up?"
Mrs. Xu just smiled and said nothing.
Xiao Jingxi glanced at Ren Yaoqi and smiled calmly: "I thought Mr. Pei liked quietness."
Pei Zhiyan was silent for a moment, then nodded with a smile: "Then it's better to be quiet."
Yun Qiuchen, Yan Ningshuang, Zhao Yingqiu and others stood on the river bank, looking at the pleasure boat that was about to leave in the distance, each with different feelings.
Yan Ningshuang asked with a smile, "This pleasure boat is quite large. Why do we need the princess's pleasure boat? We just want to see the scenery along the Liyang River."
The maid replied respectfully, "The young master is entertaining guests on the pleasure boat, and I'm afraid I'll neglect you ladies. Our princess' pleasure boat is parked not far away and will be here soon. Please wait for a moment, ladies."
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