Mo Beichen led Wang Simeng to the pavilion and sat down at the table. There was a pot of tea and two cups on the table.
The maids soon brought over some snacks, fruits, pastries, and dishes that Wang Simeng usually liked.
Seeing the table full of dishes, Wang Simeng exclaimed with a smile, "Wow, what a feast!"
"Do you like it?" Mo Beichen looked at Wang Simeng and asked gently.
"I like it," Wang Simeng said happily, nodding.
"Then eat more," Mo Beichen said with a smile.
"Mmm." Wang Simeng picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of pastry, and put it in her mouth.
"Is it delicious?" Mo Beichen asked with a smile.
"It tastes really good," Wang Simeng couldn't help but praise.
Mo Beichen smiled, picked up his chopsticks, and tasted a piece of pastry. "Eat more if you like. These pastries are sweet but not cloying."
"And these dishes are all your favorites too," Mo Beichen said with a smile to Wang Simeng.
"Mmm. Okay, you eat too." Wang Simeng nodded repeatedly.
Mo Beichen and Wang Simeng ate and chatted, enjoying their meal very much.
"Si Meng, what kind of music do you like to listen to?" Mo Beichen asked Wang Simeng with a smile.
"A tune? I don't understand the tunes here. Are you going to play it for me?" Wang Simeng asked Mo Beichen curiously.
"Mm," Mo Beichen nodded with a smile.
"Hehe, why don't you sing one of your favorites?" Wang Simeng suggested.
"Alright then." Mo Beichen smiled and walked towards the zither platform not far away.
Then, Mo Beichen sat down next to the zither stand, gently plucking the strings with his fingers, and a melodious tune slowly flowed out.
At this moment, the aura surrounding Mo Beichen seemed to have changed. His robes fluttered with his movements, making him look like an immortal, untouched by worldly affairs, beautiful beyond compare.
Wang Simeng stared blankly at Mo Beichen.
Mo Beichen's fingers danced across the strings, producing melodious and graceful music, like a babbling brook flowing through a mountain stream, refreshing the listener and giving them a faint floral fragrance.
Suddenly, the music changed.
The originally melodious and gentle piano music became passionate and soaring, like an eagle spreading its wings as if about to take flight into the sky. Soon, the music returned to its warm and deep tone.
The music became calm and melodious, as if it were telling a story.
Wang Simeng listened for a while and couldn't help but get absorbed in it.
As the music ended, the sound lingered, and Wang Simeng was still lost in thought after listening to the music.
It wasn't until Mo Beichen walked up to her and gently patted her shoulder that Wang Simeng came back to her senses, looked up at him, and said, "Amazing! You're a master! Mo Beichen, the piece you just played was absolutely wonderful."
Mo Beichen looked at Wang Simeng tenderly, reached out and patted the top of her head, and said gently, "That's good. If you like it, I will play it for you often in the future."
Wang Simeng smiled, revealing her white teeth, and nodded.
Wow! This man is really something! He always manages to easily exploit my weaknesses.
"good."
The two stayed at Wuyou Xiaozhu until it got dark before heading towards the capital.
Inside the carriage, Wang Simeng leaned against the side, resting with her eyes closed. Mo Beichen looked at Wang Simeng, his eyes filled with tenderness, and a faint smile played on his lips.
Soon, the carriage gradually slowed down.
"Si Meng, we should get off the bus now," Mo Beichen called softly.
"Hmm." Wang Simeng opened her eyes when she heard Mo Beichen's voice.
The two people stepped off the carriage.
The capital city was very lively on the night of the second day of the second lunar month, with all kinds of stalls and vendors gathering in the city.
Lanterns hung high on both sides of the street, and crowds of people thronged the streets, with all sorts of people moving about.
The custom of the second day of the second lunar month in Qi Cang Kingdom is that everyone must make a lamp for themselves by hand using crispy cakes. However, some people simply buy them from shops to save time.
Therefore, everyone on the road carried a different kind of lantern.
There are human figures, fierce beasts, two lifelike dragons playing with a pearl, and adorable little lions. After the shapes are sculpted, lamp oil is put in and a wick is inserted. When lit at night, they resemble stars and are very beautiful.
From above, it looks like stars falling to earth, twinkling and shining brightly in the sky and earth.
Some men, women, and children, led by the music of traditional Chinese drums, circled around the lanterns, entrusting their best wishes to the lanterns and hoping for a smooth and peaceful year.
Upon seeing this lively scene, Wang Simeng exclaimed, "Wow, it's so beautiful! It must be even more beautiful from up high."
Mo Beichen smiled slightly as he looked at Wang Simeng's blissful expression.
"Can we participate together?" Wang Simeng asked with a smile.
“Of course.” Mo Beichen led Wang Simeng to a small stall, squatted down, and glanced at the lamps. He then handed the vendor a silver ingot and said, “Two lamps, please.”
Upon seeing the silver ingots, the vendor quickly smiled and nodded, then took two lamps from the shelf and handed them to Mo Beichen. "Alright, here you go."
Mo Beichen stood up and handed Wang Simeng a lamp.
Wang Simeng said with a smile, "Let's go, let's walk around the lanterns and pray for good luck and good health."
"good."
Mo Beichen looked at Wang Simeng with a doting expression, nodded, and followed Wang Simeng into the crowd.
Wang Simeng followed the movements of the people in front of her, twirling to the rhythm of the drums and music. Mo Beichen watched Wang Simeng with a gentle expression.
Wang Simeng spun around, then looked back and saw that Mo Beichen was just watching from the side, not joining her at all. Wang Simeng turned to him and said, "Why are you still here? Let's do it together."
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