Chapter 85 A Day When the Moon is Full and People are Reunited
Although she knew she shouldn't, Shang Ruyi's heart still pounded against her chest.
She reached out and took his hand, then got off the carriage.
Those around them couldn't help but laugh at the sight, especially Pei Xingyuan, who had been teasing the two of them. He deliberately winked at them.
Shang Ruyi's face flushed slightly. She coughed lightly to calm herself down, then looked up and saw the brightly lit three-story building in front of her. It was Tinghelou, the most famous restaurant in Dongdu City.
No matter how desolate the area outside the city was, or how many wars raged across the land, the city of Dongdu was still bustling with activity and pedestrians. Tinghe Tower was especially busy with merchants coming and going. As soon as the waiter saw this group of elegantly dressed young noblemen, he immediately came forward to greet them and led them to the third floor. The room was beautifully decorated, and although there were not many guests, they were all wealthy and noble. The waiter led them into a spacious private room, lowered the beaded curtain, and then withdrew.
Several low tables were already set with wine and dishes, and the air was filled with the sweet aroma of wine.
As soon as everyone was seated, Pei Xingyuan immediately picked up his wine cup and said with a smile, "Come on, let's put everything else aside and first toast Brother Fengchen and his wife."
The two of them also raised their glasses and drank with everyone.
After having a drink, everyone started eating, chatting about interesting things that had happened around them. Pei Xingyuan was obviously a very witty person, and his humorous way of speaking made even the most ordinary little things sound interesting. Laughter filled the room, and even Yuwen Ye, who was usually serious, occasionally had a smile on his face.
After a few rounds of drinks, Yuwen Ye asked, "By the way, why are you still wandering around outside so late today? Didn't Lord Pei forbid you from going out drinking at night?"
Pei Xingyuan, his face already reeking of alcohol, said with a grin, "Today, he won't bother with me."
Why?
"He was hosting a dinner party at home today, and he was afraid I would spoil his fun, so he kicked me out."
"oh?"
Yuwen Ye asked, "Whom are you inviting?"
Pei Xingyuan said, "Who else could I invite? Of course, it's his colleagues. They called it a banquet, but they all had such long faces. I can't stand being with them, so I ran away."
Someone nearby laughed at him, "Xingyuan, why don't you stay home and listen to what they're all saying?"
Pei Xingyuan waved his hand: "Listening to them talk at home is nothing compared to coming out and drinking with my brothers."
As he spoke, he raised his glass to everyone again.
As everyone was drinking, they heard a commotion outside the window. They got up, went to the window, and lifted the bamboo curtain to look. They found that a lot of people had come to the roadside downstairs. Some were setting up wooden stakes, and some were pulling ropes. They were all busy. The passersby around them clapped and cheered.
Shang Ruyi asked, puzzled, "What are you doing?"
Pei Xingyuan said, "Hanging lanterns, tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival, so naturally lanterns will be displayed in the city."
Shang Ruyi then remembered, "Oh right, it's mid-autumn."
These days, she's been preoccupied with all sorts of big and small matters, especially lately with her busy schedule of returning to Luoyang, she's even forgotten about the days.
Mid-autumn...
It was a day when the moon was full and people were reunited.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but turn her head to look at Yuwen Ye, only to see him standing by the window, looking down at the building, but his gaze seemed somewhat unfocused, as if he were thinking about something.
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