Xiao Muting and Su Han had already changed the route to Liuming City in the southwest direction, and stayed at Mingkuo Port for a whole day. They hired a large ship and asked Xiao Hang to escort them directly to the Baifeng City ferry.
However, he took other guards and drove two carriages directly into Liuming City, where the annual spring dragon boat race was being held.
The city is crowded with people and bustling with people. The streets in the city are decorated with joy and fresh goods are dazzling.
Although they all came from Prince Chen's Mansion and still lived in the capital, the guards did not participate much in such lively activities. This was also because Xiao Muting was rarely in the capital, so they had no chance to participate.
Yun Lan and Yun Shi were even less present, and they had less opportunities to leave the mansion. The only time they participated was the Lantern Festival where they were inspired by Su Han.
When they saw the grand scene here, they were all astonished, like little birds out of their cages, but they also understood their responsibilities and followed the large army in a very orderly manner.
Xiao Muting held Su Han's hand tightly, fearing that the crowd would crowd her out, and also to prevent her from getting too happy and running away. In the end, he directly protected her in his arms, blocking pedestrians who bumped into them from time to time.
It wasn't until they walked into the inn they had booked before that everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
This is an inn with two floors. Because there are so many people, the entire second floor of the inn has been booked. Everyone goes back to wash up and then gather on the first floor to have dinner.
The waiter in the shop was busy happily, running around without rest.
Just when he came to serve the food, Qi Wei asked him with a smile: "Little brother, it seems that this store is full, and there are a lot of people in this city. Is there any good place? Can you recommend it?"
Come on, let’s find a better place to watch the dragon boat race.”
The waiter smiled and shook his head: "Guest, this time it's not that I didn't give you directions, but that there really are no more places. People have taken advantage of the good places. You guys came a little late. There is no room near the river.
It was all booked five days ago, or even ten days ago, so even the spacious Yue Que Tower must be packed with people."
"That's really a pity. I thought I could see the boat race this time." Qi Wei shook his head slightly.
After the waiter rolled his eyes, he couldn't help but smile again: "Looking at all of you, you are all well-dressed and noble people with status. If you really want to find a place to climb up to see the panoramic view, it's not really impossible, or you may need it because of the money.
Get some more."
"Oh? Where?" Qi Wei immediately asked excitedly.
The waiter leaned towards him again and whispered in his ear: "It's the six-story tower on the other side of Mingyue Lake, but that tower is in the most famous Mingquan Temple. It's necessary to climb this tower.
The price of a hundred incense candles is really high, and few people climb up there.”
"A hundred, a hundred!" Qi Wei was really surprised. He looked at Xiao Muting who was calm and composed, but saw him lightly nodding his head.
Qi Wei then asked the waiter again: "Second brother, can't you be accommodating?"
The waiter in the shop looked around again and shook his head slightly: "The abbot of Mingquan Temple is a very stubborn person. No one dares to break the rules he has set. However, the incense there is very prosperous, because in those efficacious people,
very."
"Exalts have their own differences." Qi Wei also smiled.
The waiter immediately smiled at him and said, "A noble person is a sensible person."
"Second brother, bring me two more bottles of wine." Qi Wei nodded and smiled at him.
"Okay!" The waiter immediately turned around and shouted loudly: "Two bottles of wine!"
Only then did Su Han raise his head, glance at the waiter who was leaving, and then curled his lips again: "I really know how to do business."
"You are a smart person to take advantage of this grand event to make more money." Xiao Muting also nodded lightly.
Qi Wei said: "How can you be so knowledgeable? This is just robbing people. It's not like we haven't climbed up to that tower before, but only two coins are enough. Now we want a hundred coins. What's the difference between this and robbing money?"
"It's because of this grand event that the price has been increased. Otherwise, if you can climb the tower for two coins, I guess there will be no problem in the competition. I have never seen this tower withstand so many people. If it falls again, it will be a big disaster."
There's an incident, that's a holy land of Buddhism." Su Han curled his lips and said.
After thinking about it, everyone nodded, not to mention that this was really the case.
"So, this hundred bucks is not expensive. Eat quickly. If it's too late, you won't be able to see it." Xiao Muting nodded to a few people.
"The game doesn't start tomorrow, why are we going so early?" Su Han looked at him confused.
Xiao Muting said with a smile: "If you go at this time, it should be the time when the sun sets when you arrive at Mingquan Temple. If you rest in the temple for one night, it won't be too late tomorrow morning. Otherwise, as it is now, even if you go quickly tomorrow morning, you won't see it.
What more can I see?"
"Yes, when we get there, the boat race will probably be over." Qi Wei nodded.
"That makes sense. Let's eat quickly. Don't be late. The temple is closed again and we have no place to live, so we have to sleep in the wild." After Su Han finished speaking, he immediately immersed himself in eating.
The others stopped talking and all immersed themselves in eating, fearing that they would be too late to catch up and not be full.
The group slowly followed the flow of people, and when they arrived at Mingquan Temple, the sun was really about to set.
After receiving the news, the presiding abbot immediately came out to greet him. When he saw Xiao Muting in casual clothes, he immediately came over to salute.
"The poor monk has seen His Highness!"
"Master Ming'en, there is no need to be polite. I am passing through this place and I am meeting this grand boat race, so I came to join in the fun. I wonder if it can be convenient, master."
Master Ming En smiled slightly: "There are grand gatherings every year, but there are not many distinguished people. Today, all the guest rooms in the temple are full. But when Your Highness comes, there is naturally a place to stay. It is at the Tingzhu Garden behind the temple.
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"Master Lao Mingen is here, thank you!" Xiao Muting gave a Buddhist salute.
"Your Highness, please!" Master Ming En personally led the way to the backyard of the temple.
As they walked forward, Master Ming En asked in a low voice: "Looking at His Highness's appearance, he must have made a decision. Is he really leaving this time?"
"With the blessing of the master, yes!" Xiao Muting nodded and replied.
Master Ming En nodded in understanding: "There has been a saying since ancient times: There is a banquet in the world that must come to an end. Your Highness's move is wise. Even if you stay there, what can you do? It is better to find a place where you can be like a fish in water, where your Highness can show your true potential.
Isn't it joy to be ambitious?"
"What the master said is what I didn't see clearly at first. I hope this decision is not too late." Xiao Muting said with a smile.
Master Ming En smiled and said: "Of course it's not too late. I would like to congratulate Your Highness for being able to escape from the sea of suffering."
"Thank you, Master." Xiao Muting saluted him again.
It wasn't until they settled down that Su Han asked, "So you know the abbot of this temple."
"Yes, I was lucky enough to have Master Ming En's explanation in my early years. But my mood was different at that time and I didn't fully understand what Master meant. I understand now." Xiao Muting smiled and took the wet towel she handed over.
Su Han said with a smile: "If you haven't experienced it, how can you know whether it is effective or not?"
"Yes!" Xiao Muting was touched by her thoughtfulness.
Qi Wei knocked on the door and came in, saluting the two of them: "Your Highness, Princess, they are coming."
"Then don't leave. The feng shui here is very good. It can be regarded as a blessing for future generations." Xiao Muting said coldly.