Relaxing days always pass quickly, and the weather gets hot in a blink of an eye.
Fu Jingchao was almost too busy with his official duties, so he sent someone to buy a banquet at the lotus pond in the village and invited Shen Xingwan to enjoy the flowers.
Of course, in order to appear less deliberate, he also invited several close friends to go with him, which was considered a small flower-viewing party.
Shen Xingwan was accompanied by Shen Mochen. Shen Mochen was not very happy and waved his fan and snorted coldly, "He is just a drunkard and does not care about drinking."
Shen Xingwan was dressed very casually today, and there was not much greenness on his face when he heard this. The two of them had known each other since childhood, and they were childhood sweethearts in another sense.
Vigorous relationships are wonderful, but their kind of natural relationship is also good.
"Sure enough, the female university student was not admitted." Shen Mochen continued to sigh.
Shen Xingwan rolled his eyes, "You should also find me a sister-in-law, even if you are a male college student."
The two exchanged a few words before Shen Xingwan carried Fat Meow onto the sedan chair.
The fat cat was lying listlessly on his back, his big tail hanging down, and he was no longer as frisky as usual.
Shen Xingwan teased him with the cat teaser, "What's wrong with you? Is it because the weather is too hot?"
Fat Meow said aggrievedly, "I have a feeling the mission is about to be completed."
"Then shouldn't you be happy?" Shen Xingwan was puzzled.
Fat Meow stretched out his claws to grab the cat teasing stick, "I just think it's too fast..."
Shen Xingwan couldn't understand the sadness of the cat, so he fed him spicy dried fish for two days. When he got to the village, he was already jumping around.
Hong Ling greeted her at the door, "It's hot outside. Miss, come in quickly."
Shen Xingwan was taken to the pavilion to drink tea, while Shen Mochen went to the side where the male guests were entertained.
Before the cup of tea was finished, four more ladies came. Among them was the lively Jiang Yingying.
"Miss Shen, I finally see you again. Are you telling me about Mobei?" Jiang Yingying immediately pestered her.
Shen Xingwan liked her liveliness and said, "I'll tell you on the ship later."
Several other ladies came up to say hello to her, and she looked them over. They all looked beautiful in their own way.
She is the most tolerant towards beauties, and since we were all about the same age, we quickly became acquainted with each other.
After sitting in the pavilion admiring the flowers for a while, Hongling came to salute and said, "The boat is ready, ladies, come on board and play."
Several people got on the boat together, and Miss Li's good chess, Shen Xingwan, sat on the side of the boat and played two games with her.
Another person was playing the piano to add to the fun. Jiang Yingying couldn't stop, sitting by the window fishing and playing with the cat.
There were flowers, water, beauties and fairy music. It was such a beautiful day, and Shen Xingwan was in a great mood.
Lunch was eaten directly on the boat, and two bottles of pear blossom wine were also given. All four girls could drink it, and they shared the wine among them.
"Next time I invite you to go horse racing outside, and you can also go hunting in the mountains. That will be fun." Jiang Yingying said happily.
Shen Xingwan was quite interested, "Then I'll be waiting for your invitation."
"We'll go too."
After lunch, the boat went back. The sun was too strong at noon.
The maids were waiting by the boat to send them off for a lunch break.
While falling asleep, Shen Xingwan was still thinking that although he was on Fu Jingchao's territory, he had not been seen all morning.
Probably because she drank a few glasses of wine, she fell asleep quickly.
What she didn't know was that the lotus pond outside was completely busy.
"Miss, wake up..."
Shen Xingwan was woken up by Qinghong. Qinghong handed over the handkerchief and she washed her face and finally woke up.
Qinghong combed her hair and said, "We have arranged a table by the lotus pond tonight, and I heard there will be a performance. The lady must dress up beautifully to go."
Shen Xingwan yawned, "Then make it pretty for me."
After a stick of incense, Shen Xingwan looked at himself in the mirror, "The green gauze dress, the white jade hairpin, the earrings and the bracelet, they look refreshing and elegant."
She nodded with satisfaction, "Our Qinghong family is still very handy."
The maid brought her fruit and tea again. Shen Xingwan ate some and rested for a while.
The sky gradually darkened, and it was Hong Ling who came to invite me again, "The other ladies have passed, you can go too."
Shen Xingwan took Qinghong and the two little girls and walked slowly towards the lotus pond. The breeze was very cool.
When they arrived at the door, Qinghong suddenly said, "I remember that I didn't take something, so I want to go back to the room."
Shen Xingwan was stunned for a moment, "Please come back quickly."
She walked in alone, and as soon as she entered, she was attracted by the scenery in front of her. The pond was full of lanterns, there were colorful ribbons in the yard, and there were many rabbit lanterns hanging.
The lamps in the lotus pond were lurking on the water, all lit up.
Shen Xingwan walked forward step by step, feeling like he was stepping on cotton. Even though he had already guessed, he was still nervous.
Qingyue's whistle came from the pavilion, and Shen Xingwan stood by the pool and stopped to listen.
It is the famous "Feng Qiu Huang." which is a famous song expressing affection in ancient times.
After the song ended, Fu Jingchao looked back at him. He looked very beautiful in his dark hair and scarlet clothes.
When their eyes met, Shen Xingwan was mesmerized by the beauty, and his eyes were so bright.
Fu Jingchao approached her holding a rabbit lantern.
Shen Xingwan stood there and watched him walk over. He bent down and tied a piece of precious purple jade around her waist. "My mother said this was reserved for her daughter-in-law. Now I leave it to you."
Shen Xingwan tilted his head and looked at him and asked, "What do you mean?"
Fu Jingchao looked at her and said seriously every word, "We have a broad agreement between life and death. Talk to Zicheng. Hold your hand and grow old together with me."
This is the best and most sincere promise he can think of, and he will always treat her well.
"Xingwan, will you marry me?" Fu Jingchao looked at him nervously.
It stands to reason that the two of them have been engaged for a long time, so he can just go to the house and go through the process of three matchmakers and six appointments. However, he had a gut feeling that Shen Xingwan would not like this, so he specially arranged today.
Shen Xingwan remained silent with a cold face, and Fu Jingchao felt that his palms were sweating.
"I…"
Fu Jingchao held his breath.
Shen Xingwan took the rabbit lantern from his hand, stepped on her feet and kissed her, "Okay..."
"Really?"
Fu Jingchao picked her up and started spinning her in circles. Their laughter broke the tranquility of the night.
Slowly, the sky was filled with Kongming lanterns. Fu Jingchao prayed for her, and the night sky was lit up.
Several ladies who were specially invited to help today gathered together and looked at the sky full of Kongming lanterns with longing expressions.
"It's great. Such precious love is so enviable."
"Sister Shen is so good, the prince will never let her down."
…
Shen Mochen drank a glass of wine and felt sour in his heart, knowing that he could not keep Shen Xingwan for much longer.
However, if Fu Jingchao dared to be sorry to her, he would really fight to the death.
