Feather Tear Rainbow and Bai Qiuchi were busy in the kitchen, and they were making flower cakes. Flower cake is a must-have food for the Flower Dynasty Festival, and the collected flowers are mashed together with rice and steamed into cakes.

Zhenqing and the others were responsible for cleaning the fragrant petals, Bai Qiuchi was responsible for the strength of mashing rice, and Yu Tearhong and Xie Jingyao kept sprinkling the prepared petals into the bucket of Bai Qiuchi's rice.

The steam is steaming, like a fairyland.

As soon as the flower cake is baked, the whole kitchen is enveloped in the fresh fragrance of flowers.

Yu Tear Rainbow immediately asked Zhenqing and them to give Yu Cang and Yu Lansheng a copy of the flower cake they had made.

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"Sister Jing Yao, you didn't go out today?" Yu Tear asked.

"yes, I'm not as relaxed as you are." Xie Jingyao joked and looked at them with very ambiguous eyes, which made them both embarrassed.

"Come with us in the lantern parade at night." Feather Tears invited.

"What kind of activity is this?"

"There's another story to tell." Yu Tear said with a smile.

Everyone ate the freshly made flower cake, drank the flower tea, and listened to the story of Yu Tear Rainbow.

According to legend, during the Tianbao period of the Tang Dynasty, there was a flower fan named Cui Xuanwei, who was famous far and wide. On a February night of one year, a group of gorgeous women with the essence of a hundred flowers entered his garden and told him that he wanted to welcome spring and bloom, but Aunt Feng (Fengshen) came out to obstruct it, so he asked him to help solve the problem. Cui Shi followed his instructions, prepared colorful silks, and painted the sun, moon and stars on them. On the fifth watch of February 21, he hung the colorful silk on the flower branches in the garden. At that time, the wind was really strong, but the flowers on the branches were supported by colorful silks, and none of them were blown off. Lovers of flowers compete to follow suit, because it has become customary. Because the time of hanging color to protect the flowers must be arranged in the five watches, it is called 'flower dynasty'. ”

"Hero protecting flowers, it's really a very romantic story." Xie Jingyao sighed.

"So we all gather at night to carry lanterns and parade, and this lantern is called the 'Flower Lantern'. You can also hang the 'flower god lamp' on the top of the flower tree, and the light and the red flower and green branches reflect each other, which is also very beautiful. As the saying goes, 'spring to the flowers dyed green, the branches cut the ribbon and the east wind.' The steaming glow is five-color and the sky is docked, and the painting pavilion is open to help appreciate the red. ’”

"Sounds interesting."

"Girls will also paste red paper or multicolored paper, ribbons on the flower branches, that is, gifts to the god of flowers to dress up the god of flowers, according to their own preferences to decorate the flower tree The more beautiful the dress, while praying for blessings, while appreciating the flowers." Yu Tear Hong saw that Xie Jingyao was interested, and wanted to talk more about some activities to attract her to participate.

"Our custom of 'appreciating red' can not only enjoy flowers and protect flowers, but also indirectly worship the god of flowers and this flower, pray for yourself and your family, or a competition!"

"I'll go, but I'm not going with you." Xie Jingyao smiled evilly, "You two go to see the Oiran, I have another arrangement!" ”

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The lights on the streets are bright, as if it were daytime.

The crowd is comparable to the Lantern Festival.

Tonight's lights are mainly flower-shaped lamps, and there are many potted flowers.

In the center of Cheongquan Street, there is a stage surrounded by flowers, and there are continuous performances of singing and dancing.

There are flowers and trees all around, and there are many ribbons wrapped around them, and some of them have good wishes written on them. Among them, more than a dozen flower trees are dedicated to the competition of the Oiran.

Before going out, Yu Cang came over to explain, asking them to pay attention to safety, and come back when they went to see.

Because the yamen received a threatening letter saying that he would take action at the Oiran Congress, but did not specify what action. However, the people of Suzhou City will not be intimidated by this intimidation to hold an Oiran competition, and with such a warning, everyone will just be more cautious.

The government asked the people of the Qianyang faction to help, and Yu Lansheng and the disciples of the Qianyang faction mixed in the crowd early to observe if there were any suspicious people.

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The lanterns are swaying, and the curtains are heavy.

The cloak swayed in the cool breeze, and a figure under the lamp slowly became clear.

"Long time no see." Rong Hao was the first to say hello.

"yes, yes." Xie Jingyao's attitude was very peaceful.

Xie Jingyao has grown taller again, and she looks even more heroic. Her hair was still simply tied up high, with a red headband tied to it. The dark red jacket on the body is embroidered with golden butterflies, and the skirt underneath is dark blue with golden waves. It seems to be still with the joy of the New Year, but it is already more feminine, and it is a dress made with Yu Tear Rainbow.

"You look so good in this dress." Rong Hao didn't know what to say.

"Thank you." Xie Jingyao didn't say anything, but she was still quite happy in her heart.

"You didn't come to see me this time, did you?" Xie Jingyao asked suddenly.

"Huh?" Rong Hao was stunned for a moment, and replied honestly, "I also hope that I came to see you specifically." However, there is a mission. ”

"What task?"

"Somebody's going to come to the Oiran Contest to cause trouble." Rong Hao whispered, "But I'm assisting this time, can I ...... after it's over?" Can you take me to a late-night snack? ”

When the words came to his lips, he changed his meaning again.

"Okay!" Xie Jingyao suddenly patted Rong Hao's shoulder, "You don't have to be polite with me, right?" Didn't you say you wanted to protect me? ”

She remembers...... Remember...... Remember I said to protect her, and she didn't reject her...... Rong Hao's heart suddenly burst into joy, and his heart was as jubilant as fireworks.

Xie Jingyao smiled and shook her head, Rong Hao, this kid is too easy to be shy, right?

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"Who is the protagonist this time?" Xie Jingyao asked.

"It's still a beautiful and wise sister, and Sister Gong Xueyi has a somewhat hot temper." Rong Hao, who was relaxed, also made a joke.

"Rong Hao, when did your mouth become so sweet?" Gong Xueyi suddenly appeared.

"Haha...... Masters. Rong Hao touched his head embarrassedly.

"It's different to have someone you like!" Gong Xueyi gave Xie Jingyao a look.

"Senior sister...... Don't make fun of me. Rong Hao's face turned red.

"A man dares to be bold, what a shy man!" Gong Xueyi shook her head, pointed to the backstage and said, "I'm going to prepare now, Jing Yao will help me." ”

"Okay!"

"Rong Hao, I'll borrow Jing Yao first, you play slowly here!" Gong Xueyi took Xie Jingyao and left.

It's hard to be alone with Jing Yao, senior sister, you're too ruthless, you won't talk nonsense anymore in the future...... Rong Hao wanted to cry without tears.

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Gong Xueyi also changed into a red dress, which was very eye-catching.

When it was warm and cold, she relied on her internal strength to protect her body and wore a relatively light and thin gauze skirt, and her waist was decorated with a pearl curtain. The shawl is crimson with petals and pearls.

Look at her carefully painted makeup, such as Dai's eyebrows, slightly raised eyes, a peach blossom fluttering on her cheeks, her eyes are full of autumn waves, and her red lips are dripping, gorgeous but not charming.

Xie Jingyao helped her comb her hair, coil her hair, and put on a flower crown, a jewel and a bracelet, which would be even more perfect.

"Sister Xueyi, it's so beautiful!" Xie Jingyao couldn't help but praise herself as a woman.

"If it's a flower thief, it should still be to his liking, right?" Gong Xueyi smiled charmingly, and Xie Jingyao was stunned.

"Still, I think there's something missing." Gong Xueyi looked at the mirror and said.

"What's missing?" Xie Jingyao was very puzzled, obviously it was already perfect.

"Come on." Gong Xueyi motioned for Xie Jingyao to sit down.

"Sister Xueyi......"

"Leave it to me!" Gong Xueyi blinked, signaling Xie Jingyao to rest assured.

"Come, close your eyes." Gong Xueyi took out a tool and drew it carefully on Xie Jingyao's face.

Xie Jingyao's skin has never used anything, but it is very natural.

Gong Xueyi only put a thin layer of powder on her, and simply embellished some blush, but did not follow Xie Jingyao's eyebrow shape, drew a soft willow leaf curved eyebrows, the eyeliner was also carefully outlined against her eyelids, and the lips were only covered with some honey, which looked very lubricated. is so light and light, with a simple makeup, Xie Jingyao's whole person has become very pink, and her facial features have become more three-dimensional.

"This ...... Is this still me? Xie Jingyao looked in the mirror and couldn't believe her eyes.

"Actually, you're beautiful, I'm just helping you touch it up." Gong Xueyi smiled and said, "Didn't you make an appointment with Rong Hao at night?" Dress up nicely. ”

"Thank you, Sister Xueyi." Xie Jingyao is not embarrassed, she has a more bold temperament.

She has a good impression of Rong Hao, but she has always been casual and doesn't think about the future.

"Well, I'll do you with your hair, too." Gong Xueyi flexibly helped Xie Jingyao braid her hair as she spoke, and put on a wishful treasure hairpin and a small flower hairpin, which felt a little bit like a small jasper.

"You're so good-looking, what if the flower thief takes a fancy to you?" Gong Xueyi pretended to be a little worried.

"Sister Xueyi, don't make fun of me." Xie Jingyao said with a smile.

"Don't talk about other flower thieves, there is a flower thief surnamed Rong who must like it very much." Gong Xueyi smiled, "Don't believe it, he laughed so much that his teeth fell out." ”

As soon as Xie Jingyao turned around, she saw Rong Hao standing at the door, looking at her stupidly.

"Alright, it's time for me to get out. You're going to be able to adapt to the situation! Gong Xueyi finally decided not to be an eyesore here, and hurriedly explained that she would go to the stage.

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"Jing Yao......" Rong Hao opened his mouth, but he didn't want to say vulgar language such as "you are so beautiful, so good-looking, so beautiful".

"Don't talk about it." Xie Jingyao pouted and looked at him.

Rong Hao combed the current popular chivalrous hair, his facial features were upright and three-dimensional, and his big eyes made him look a little childish. At this time, his big eyes flashed brightly, and his gaze was firmly locked on Xie Jingyao.

"Let's go out too." Xie Jingyao shook her hand in front of his eyes.

"Oh, good!" Rong Hao secretly slapped himself, don't look so unproductive!

Xie Jingyao walked forward with her back to him, a smile that couldn't be hidden, but bloomed like a flower.

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The lights are colorful, and the fragrance of flowers is intoxicating.

The girls who participated in the Oiran competition took to the stage one by one to show off their talents, and the crowd cheered and applauded from time to time.

But there was a person sitting on the roof, observing the situation on the stage, sneering from time to time.

In the darkness, his face could not be seen clearly, but a chill lingered on him.