The Prince's Mansion was decorated with festive red lanterns.
On the stone table in the garden pavilion, there were some small zongzi (sticky rice dumplings).
The servants were also busy running around.
In an instant, the festive atmosphere was palpable.
Upon seeing Gu Mu, Shen Ling looked up and smiled sweetly: "Your Highness, the Dragon Boat Festival is approaching. According to the custom of previous years, we are going to go to the river to row dragon boats."
Dragon Boat Festival?
Gu Mu had never paid much attention to festivals, and at this moment he simply nodded. These things were usually handled by the mistress of the house, so he said, "It is fine to do as the princess wishes."
However, this was his first time celebrating a festival in this world, so he couldn't help but feel a little excited.
However, Gu Mu was still too naive.
The formulas of female-oriented novels may be late, but they will never be absent.
Every year during festivals, it is a time for the young ladies and wives of various households to compete in beauty and elegance.
If Gu Mu had ever read a female-oriented novel, he would know that there is never a peaceful time when it comes to holidays.
Soon, the Dragon Boat Festival will arrive.
Many sedan chairs were parked on the riverbank.
Only Gu Mu's sedan chair was parked in the most conspicuous position, and it looked the most luxurious and grand.
This was not because Gu Mu was extravagant, but because he was the regent in power. Those officials who had managed to get to their current positions were all shrewd and none of them dared to surpass Gu Mu's sedan chair.
Gu Mu's sedan chair was 4 square meters, so their sedan chairs would definitely not exceed 3 square meters.
As for the young emperor, dragon boat racing is too dangerous for a child because of his young age.
He stayed in the palace and did not participate in the dragon boat race.
Such large-scale events were often used to arrange marriages between unmarried young ladies and talented young men from the capital.
The Southern Dynasties were known for their open-mindedness, and ladies and wives were often allowed to participate in large-scale events.
As soon as Gu Mu got out of the sedan chair, he noticed that many young girls were secretly looking at him.
If he turns around, the girls will shyly lower their heads or pretend to look elsewhere.
It's just like the way girls feel when they first fall in love during their school days, when they see the boy they have a crush on.
That's right. As the biggest villain in female-oriented novels, Gu Mu's looks are definitely top-notch as a main character.
In addition, he was young and yet held absolute power.
Which young talent in the capital can compare to the Regent?
Although the regent had a queen, he never married anyone else. In ancient times, when it was common to have multiple wives and concubines, the regent was a unique example of devotion.
Those young ladies, when they saw the Regent, their hearts would flutter.
Moreover, even if she were to marry the Regent as a concubine, it would bring prosperity to her entire family, and all her relatives and friends would rise to prominence.
It would be a lie to say that Gu Mu was calm when those young ladies were secretly watching him.
Although he was surrounded by thousands of troops and fought against a hundred men without changing his expression, it was because he had experienced this kind of situation many times before.
But he was secretly watched by so many beautiful and shy young ladies from well-to-do families with adoring eyes.
He was just pretending to be calm.
However, in terms of appearance, Shen Ling, who ranks first in the capital, naturally surpasses those young ladies from prominent families.
Gu Mu's aesthetic sense has improved as he spends every day looking at Shen Ling.
Even at this moment, he can remain calm.
The dragon boat race has not yet officially started.
Beside the river was a green meadow, and tables had already been set up on the meadow, piled high with pastries and snacks.
It's designed to make it convenient for everyone to connect and build relationships in a comfortable environment.
After bowing to Gu Mu again, the officials and ladies-in-waiting split into several groups.
Although the circles of talented young men and women are separate.
But if a young lady walks past a young man and "inadvertently" drops her handkerchief, and the young man picks it up.
That means the two people have feelings for each other, and they will often get married soon after.
Gu Mu was new to the place, and the original owner was focused on his career and was also infatuated with the little green tea girl, so he was unaware of this custom.
Therefore, Gu Mu did not know the meaning of dropping the handkerchief.
All I could see was that in a short time, more than a dozen handkerchiefs appeared on the ground.
He silently sighed to himself, "These young ladies are beautiful, and they look dignified and elegant with outstanding temperament, but they are too careless!"
Of course, after some time, Gu Mu will learn about this custom.
Looking back on what happened today, I am filled with regret and despair.
But that's a story for another time.
On the upper riverbank.
A woman dressed in a light blue shirt with a face as beautiful as a peach blossom attracted the attention of the young talents.
This young lady was not as demure as a typical young lady from a wealthy family.
Every move she makes exudes charm.
Her eyes were round and big, and her face was innocent, like a child's.
However, whether it was her fair and slender neck, or the slender wrists and snow-white skin revealed when she inadvertently raised her sleeves, everything about her exuded allure.
This kind of temptation won't make the girl seem promiscuous.
Because the girl's expression was so pure and innocent, it was as if she had already captured your heart without even trying to provoke you.
That girl attracted the most talented young men.
Although he couldn't compare to the princess's stunning beauty in terms of looks, the princess was still by Gu Mu's side, and even a sneaky glance at her would be disrespectful.
The woman in the light blue dress was the most outstanding among all the ladies of noble families, apart from the princess!
The woman in the light blue dress turned her head to look at Gu Mu and gave him a sweet smile.
The sunlight shone on her snow-white face.
It gives people the feeling that "the best time is when you're a girl".
In a soft, delicate yet natural voice, she sweetly said, "Your Highness, Ling'er!"
The girl in the light blue dress is none other than Ma Shishi, whom we haven't seen in a long time.
Ma Shishi was secretly very pleased.
Although she looked completely innocent.
But last night, she deliberately went to bed two hours earlier, and today, she got up two hours earlier to dress up carefully.
It also looks like a casual everyday outfit.
It wasn't easy for her at all!
The reason for going to such lengths is simply to stand out from the crowd and attract attention!
She found the blatant stares of those talented young men quite pleasing.
However, seeing Ma Shishi's pure and innocent expression, they worried that the young girl was too shy to approach her directly. Instead, they inquired about the family background of the woman in the light blue dress from the others.
Presumably, after a while, suitors will be flocking to the Ma residence.
But Ma Shishi is ambitious, so how could she possibly respect these ordinary young talents?
At this moment, there was only one person in her eyes.
So she smiled sweetly at him.
She greeted me sweetly.
West of the green wall, a purple horse neighs as it passes by the weeping willows.
Spring arrives early in the painted pavilion, a peach tree smiles.
If it weren't for the crowds and distractions, Ma Shishi would definitely be pursuing a good person during the prime of her youth.
But at this moment, she could only cover her face with a round fan, looking reserved.
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