February 12th is the annual Flower Festival in the Kingdom of Wanjin.
On this day, people go out for a walk, bathe, enjoy the flowers, and pray by the water.
During the peak flowering period of peach, plum, apricot and cypress trees, the flowers bloom like clouds and are accompanied by flower rain. Such beautiful scenery stirs people's tender spring hearts. Who wouldn't want to enjoy it with their loved one?
Most of the people walking together on the street are men and women of the same age.
Yu Tanqi looked at Yu Shangheng who was standing beside him with a serious face and sighed silently.
This was her first time seeing the lively scene of the Flower Festival in the capital.
The streets are bustling with activity, with many vendors selling flowers and plants, and the wind brings bursts of floral fragrance.
Many people walked together to the nearby lake to release flowers and pray for blessings.
Yu Tanqi and Jiang Shi agreed to meet at the nearby Jingshui Lake.
"Dad, I want to buy some flowers and place them at the nearby lake to pray for blessings."
She tried to find an opportunity to "get separated" from Yu Shangheng so that she could go to the appointment.
"I'll go with you."
"No need. I need to pick out some beautiful flowers. It may take some time. Dad, you can find a teahouse and sit down to drink tea and wait for me." Yu Tanqi looked like he was thinking about his father.
Her move to get rid of Yu Shangheng was too obvious. Yu Shangheng sneered, "It's okay. I also want to buy flowers. I'll go with you."
"Whatever flowers Dad wants to buy, I'll buy them for you."
"It's better to buy the flowers for blessing yourself."
Yu Tanqi had no choice but to go buy flowers with Yu Shangheng.
When she arrived at the flower stall, she was absent-mindedly choosing flowers, still wondering how to "get separated" from Yu Shangheng.
Even though Yu Shangheng knew what she was thinking, what if he softened his heart due to her persistent efforts?
No matter what you do, you can never give up easily.
After buying the flowers, Yu Tanqi became eager to try again.
"Dad, are you tired? Do you want to find a place to sit down and rest?"
"Not tired."
"Dad, are you thirsty or hungry?"
"Not thirsty, not hungry."
…
After saying so much, in the end it was Yu Tanqi who was thirsty first.
Fortunately, Linlang and Taohua brought a water bottle, and she couldn't help sighing after drinking enough water.
She really tried her best.
Her father is really heartless.
Just when Yu Tanqi was feeling dejected, he suddenly heard the gentle and clear voice of a young man.
"Tan Qi, Uncle Yu, what a coincidence! I didn't expect to meet you here."
She looked up in surprise and saw the young man in green clothes, holding a bunch of gorgeous pink peach blossoms in his hand. In the bright spring light, he was more beautiful and eye-catching than the flowers.
"Zi'an." She couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
Yu Shangheng glanced at Jiang Shi with an ambiguous expression, "What a coincidence indeed."
Whether it was a coincidence or intentional, they all knew it.
Jiang Shi smiled gently, walked up to Yu Tanqi, and handed her the peach blossom in his hand. "Tanqi, the peach blossoms in the mansion are blooming beautifully today. I thought you would like them, so I picked them specially to give to you."
"I like it very much." Yu Tanqi took the peach blossom, her cheeks rosy and shy.
"As long as you like it." Jiang Shi's eyes were full of affection.
In this situation, anyone can see that this is a young couple who are in love with each other and are extremely well matched.
Yu Shangheng watched quietly from the side.
"Prince Jiang, Miss Yu, what a coincidence! I didn't expect to run into you here."
Suddenly another voice sounded, and a face that Yu Tanqi didn't want to see appeared in her sight. She frowned slightly, and the smile on her face disappeared.
When she saw Chi Li next to Yun Xuan, she frowned.
Why is Chi Li walking with Yun Xuan?
Yun Xuan naturally did not miss the smile that disappeared instantly when Yu Tanqi saw her. Her eyes dimmed slightly, and then she curled the corners of her lips and looked at Yu Shangheng.
"I believe this is Miss Yu's father. Junior Yunxuan, nice to meet Uncle Yu."
The young man respectfully performed the salute of a junior to Yu Shangheng.
"Junior Chi Li greets Uncle Yu." Chi Li also hurriedly bowed and greeted Yu Shangheng.
The two young men who suddenly appeared showed such respect to him that it was hard for Yu Shangheng not to think of his daughter.
He glanced at the frowning Yu Tanqi, and after some thought, he said calmly, "There's no need for you two gentlemen to be so polite."
He didn't mean to ask what the relationship between Yu Tanqi and Jiang Shi was to them.
Chi Li couldn't help but introduce himself: "Uncle Yu, I am also from Chen County. I have known Sister Tan Qi since childhood. Today I finally get to meet Uncle Yu. I wonder if I can come and visit Uncle Yu when I have time?"
Yu Tanqi couldn't help but glare at him.
Who should I call sister Tan Qi?
Those who don’t know would think they are being intimate. What if her father misunderstands?
"oh?"
Yu Shangheng's eyes flickered as he looked at Chi Li, "So you and Tan Qi are childhood sweethearts. How come I haven't heard Tan Qi mention that?"
Chi Li's eyes darkened and he felt bitter in his heart.
Yu Tanqi was afraid Chi Li would say something outrageous again, so she quickly said, "I already have a fiancé, so it's not appropriate for me to mention other men in front of my father. Besides, Young Master Chi is not young anymore, and his family should be preparing for his marriage, so I naturally have to keep a polite distance from him."
Hearing this, Chi Li quickly retorted: "I'm not married yet."
He looked at Yu Tanqi and was pleased that even passers-by could see what was on her mind.
Yu Tanqi's face looked unhappy. She wanted to glare at him but was afraid of being misunderstood.
What a terrible scene.
It's like a Shura field.
What a big day today is! Everyone is running to Jingshui Lake.
She really shouldn't have gone out.
Despite his fiancée being publicly targeted by others, Jiang Shi remained calm and composed. He looked at Chi Li and smiled gently, "Lord Chi is a good official who cares about the people. His ambition to establish a career before starting a family is admirable. I just wonder if Lord Chi's parents understand his earnest intentions."
When talking about his parents, Chi Li's face looked unhappy.
He pursed his lips, not wanting to show his weakness in front of Jiang Shi, and whispered, "Of course they know."
"Do they support it?" Jiang Shi had a gentle smile on his face, and his gentle and calm eyes stared straight at Chi Li, as if he could see through his disguise and force him to reveal his despicable background.
Chi Li's eyes flickered slightly, avoiding Jiang Shi's gaze. "I'm still young, there's no need for them to rush me into marriage."
"Master Chi is indeed young, having only just come of age this year."
Jiang Shi seemed to have thought of something, looked at Yu Tanqi, and said with a gentle smile: "I will also be an adult next year. Unlike Lord Chi, I really want to get married."
Yu Tanqi blushed slightly and lowered her head, pretending to be a shy and innocent girl.
Chi Li's face turned pale and he clenched his fists, but he couldn't say anything.
Yun Xuan then slowly said, "It's the Autumn Examination again this year. I heard that Crown Prince Jiang will be participating in this year's Autumn Examination. I'm sure he must be confident that he can make the list, right?"
Jiang Shi looked at Yun Xuan and said, "Thank you for your good wishes, Your Majesty."
The two men's eyes met in the air, and they both saw the coldness in each other's eyes.
A cold arc appeared at the corner of Yun Xuan's lips.
As expected of the child of Marquis Wu'an and his wife, he is really difficult to deal with.
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