Chapter 206 Hundred Flowers Festival
Su Yuan slowly opened his eyes, supported himself on the sand with one arm, stood up and stretched, then spoke in a hoarse voice:
"Is it afternoon already?"
She glanced at the man's abdomen, walked back without asking any more questions, and said:
"I am going to have dinner. General Lu, would you like to join us?"
Behind him, Lu Shengling's mouth curled up slightly, and he replied softly "Okay" and followed him with big strides.
It was not time for dinner, so Lu Shengling asked the cook to fry a few dishes and send them to the big tent.
The cook set the table and said respectfully:
"General, the food is already on the table. I know you have distinguished guests here, so I specially added two dishes of green vegetables shipped from Lincheng."
Lu Shengling continued pouring tea and replied:
"Thank you for your hard work. Please step back."
Then he handed Su Yuan a cup of tea with chrysanthemums floating on it and explained with a faint smile:
"It's hot in Liuyundu, drink a cup of chrysanthemum tea to cool down."
Su Yuan nodded, took the cup and brought it to his lips, took a sip, and asked with interest:
"I have slept all morning and I should be energetic this evening. I have never been to the inner city. It would be nice to go for a walk after dinner. General, can you send someone to show me the way?"
Lu Shengling raised his eyes to look at her, pursed his lips and said:
"Your Excellency may not know that the Hundred Flowers Festival is being held in the inner city today. Those who can leave have already entered the city by now, so there is no one available to lead the way."
After saying this, he changed the subject:
"But I have nothing to do, so I can accompany you for a walk."
Su Yuan paused slightly as he put down the cup.
Then he smiled faintly, raised his hand and pointed to the low table on the right, saying:
"General, as long as you are free, let's go have dinner. The sooner we eat, the sooner we can set off. We can catch that damn Hundred Flowers Festival. I have never heard of it in the capital. Today is a good opportunity to see it."
Lu Shengling nodded, "Okay."
The two finished their meal.
Su Yuan was taken to the stable by the man.
Lu Shengling walked up to a snow-white horse and gently stroked the horse's head with his hand.
He looked at the many horses in the stable and said with a smile:
"We need to ride a horse to go to the inner city. Sir Su, are you good at riding? If not..., then you can ride with me."
Su Yuan walked around leisurely, and finally stopped in front of a horse with shiny fur, pointing his finger:
"I know a little bit about it, so I'll choose it!"
After saying that, she turned her head and looked at the groom:
"Please help me lead it out."
"yes."
After a moment.
On the open space of the horse farm.
Su Yuan and Lu Shengling each had a horse.
A rare look of recklessness appeared on her face. She turned her head to look at Lu Shengling's snow-white horse and raised her eyebrows and said:
"I've heard that General Lu is an extraordinary rider. I know the way to the fork in the road three miles away. Why don't you and I compete to see who gets there first?"
Lu Shengling smiled, "Okay."
Su Yuan raised his eyes and quickly jumped onto the horse.
She swung the long whip in her hand, and the horse neighed loudly, spread its four hooves and galloped forward like an arrow, stirring up dust.
Seeing this, Lu Shengling mounted his horse skillfully and followed closely.
The result is predictable. The two of them didn't take it as a serious competition at all and crossed the fork in the road together.
Afterwards, Lu Shengling led the way and staggered into the inner city, leaving his horse with the defending soldiers.
Su Yuan and Lu Shengling walked in the city.
She looked around:
The houses are low yet exquisite. Today is a festival and red lanterns are hung in front of every house. Various fragrant flowers are placed in front of the house. Walking into them, it feels like entering a city of flowers.
But there is one downside: there is no one.
Su Yuan turned his head to look at the man next to him and asked curiously:
"General Lu, where did this person go?"
Lu Shengling pursed his lips and whispered:
"I'm not sure, but I heard that it's the most lively at night, when people will dress up as flower gods to pray for blessings and scatter flowers. I guess we're going to prepare."
His eyes moved, and he thought for a moment:
"Well... the largest place in the city is Fuyun Street. There is a large open space behind the street. I guess it is there. Why don't you come with me to take a look, Lord Su?"
Su Yuan nodded slightly, "Please lead the way, General."
Lu Shengling nodded and took the woman through many twists and turns, passing through the residents' houses and arriving at Fuyun Street.
It is now dusk and the sky is slowly getting dark.
Just reached the street corner.
Su Yuan saw the long street was hung with brightly lit lanterns, people were bustling about, and the place was bustling with noise.
She raised the corners of her mouth and smiled:
"General Lu was right. Everyone is here."
Lu Shengling moved closer to the woman, glanced at the restaurants and hotels on both sides of the street, and asked:
"Does Lord Su want to have dinner?"
Su Yuan shook his head and said as he walked inside:
"No, I just ate before coming out, so I'm not hungry now."
After saying this, she tilted her head slightly and asked:
"Where's the General?"
Lu Shengling opened his thin lips slightly, but the words were not spoken yet.
A rough-looking woman suddenly jumped out from the crowd and shouted to him in surprise:
"General Lu, it's really you!"
Lu Shengling frowned and looked at the person who came:
"Le Ai?"
Le Ai smiled and nodded:
"Yes, it was me. Last time Le Ai was robbed, it was the general who saved me."
Lu Shengling lowered his eyes and said in a low voice:
"What's up?"
Le Ai's cheeks suddenly turned red. She shyly handed the peony that she had been hiding behind her back to Lu Shengling and said:
"General Lu, today is the Hundred Flowers Festival. Liuyun City has always used flowers to express love. I, I have been in love with you for a long time. Please accept Le Ai's flowers."
Lu Shengling took a few steps back and frowned:
"Please take back the flowers. This general has no interest in you."
After a pause, he added:
"Saving you that day was just a piece of cake. Besides, I will lend a helping hand to any citizen in the city, no matter who they are. Please don't misunderstand, Miss Le."
Le Ai's face suddenly turned pale, and he looked at Su Yuan with a little reluctance and asked:
"Men will go out with their wives or lovers during the Hundred Flower Festival. General, are you rejecting me because of her?"
Lu Shengling ignored her and gently tugged at Su Yuan's sleeve:
"Let's look somewhere else."
Lu Shengling didn't want to care about his suitors, so Su Yuan certainly wouldn't meddle in other people's business. She said "hmm" lightly, raised her leg and was about to follow the man to bypass Le Ai and go shopping in another direction.
Unexpectedly, he hadn't even taken two steps.
Le Ai caught up again, but this time he didn't bother Lu Shengling.
Instead, he followed Su Yuan.
Le Ai looked at the woman carefully, raised his chin, and snorted:
"I have already inquired about it. General Lu is the only son of the Marquis's family. He will marry a concubine in the future. You don't look like someone who doesn't have a husband."
"So, I advise you to leave the general as soon as possible. I am his perfect match."
Su Yuan curled his lips and smiled, and whispered:
"I know, so you don't need to worry about it."
He followed Lu Shengling into the crowded crowd, and soon left Le Ai behind without a trace.
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