Chapter 120: A Night of Fish and Dragon Dance
There is a ballad in Jinling, "The vast willow lake is just like the girl's eyebrows." β
There is Daming Lake in Beijing, there is catkins lake in Jinling, different blue waves and soft waves, carrying the joys and sorrows of generations of people, love and hatred, and witnessing the rise and fall of the world, the change of royal power, and the grand plan of hegemony, all return to dust.
Leaning on the shore of the catkins lake, it is the world-famous night view of Jinling, and I heard that when the lights here are the most brilliant, they can illuminate the sky on the catkins lake and make it like day.
"Childe, buy a river lantern for the girl." A small vendor solicits business on the side.
Huo Shui'er took Ji Yuan's hand, saw that the lantern was exquisitely made, and then picked it up and played with it.
She saw that Lieying had to pay for her knowledge, and the small vendor was very happy, "Our stall has been in place for some years, it has been set up since my grandfather's time, and now it has been passed to me, and everyone knows that our river lamp is good and cheap!" β
"This rabbit lamp is not bad either." Ji Yuan handed one to Huo Shui'er.
The woman took it and said angrily, "Why do you seem to be obsessed with this rabbit, look at this rabbit lamp, I miss my lump again." β
"Because it's like you." Ji Yuan looked at the lamp seriously, in exchange for a light glance from the woman.
"Listen to the accent, Childe and Girl are not locals."
"Yes. We were also here for the first time. Huo Shui'er and Ji Yuan both speak Beijing dialect, which is different from the unique Wu Nong soft language in Jiangnan. No wonder he heard it.
"The relationship between the son and the girl is so good, you must go to the swallowtail building, our talented and beautiful women in Jinling, if they promise each other for life, they will go, and they can all wish for it."
The small vendor introduced it very enthusiastically, his eyebrows fluttered, and he added, "There is a Xiaojun Mountain in Yangzhou, we have a Laojun Mountain in Jinling, and there is a Yuanlai Temple on Laojun Mountain, so you two must go." β
"Is there anything special about it?" Huo Shui'er turned the rabbit lamp in her hand, quite curious.
"There is a hundred-year-old tree in the temple here, and it is extremely spiritual to bless the marriage!" The vendor said a few words, and there were more people around the stall, so Huo Shui'er smiled with him as a thank you.
While leaving, Huo Shui'er covered her lips and smiled, "Does Cheng Ze believe in marriage?" Fate by the sky? β
Ji Yuan carefully hugged the woman's waist, afraid that the flow of people would squeeze her, "The encounter is determined by heaven, and what happens after that depends on the sincerity." β
Huo Shui'er lowered her head and muttered, her words were as light as the wind, but Ji Yuan heard it clearly, "I believe that marriage is predestined." β
If it weren't for the providence in the dark, how could I see you again?
Ji Yuan gently held her hand, the man's slightly calloused hand rubbed her palm very itchy, dry and warm, Huo Shui'er only felt that there was no reason to be steady.
"If you believe it, we will go to the swallowtail building to put river lanterns, and go to the temple to ask for marriage." The man paused, his lips moving slightly, "Even if God doesn't agree, I don't recognize it." β
Huo Shui'er tilted her head slightly, covering the wetness that flashed under her eyes, and then smiled, "You are amazing!" Even God is going to listen to you? β
"That's it." Ji Yuan also joked with her, looking proud, "Who am I, you follow me, and you won't suffer a loss if you keep it!" β
It was rare to see him look so naΓ―ve, and Huo Shui'er laughed arbitrarily.
Even the few people who were behind them held back a fierce laugh, and shouted in their hearts that Miss Huo was mighty, and she could always make the master break the gong.
The swallowtail building is in the center of the catkins lake, sitting on a rickety boat, listening to the singers on the flower boat next to it babbling and singing, and watching the rickety lights on both sides of the strait.
Shake and shake, slowly quieting down.
Even if the swallowtail building in the middle of the lake is famous, there are many people who come, most of the men and women are very shy, quiet and quiet, each with a river lantern, and make a vow between lovers to live and die.
Occasionally, there is the sound of murmuring water, which is also the sound of oars paddling.
It is this quietness that is enough to set off the piety and firmness of good men and women.
A lifetime of a couple, a winged bird or a branch.
It seems that the sound of silk and bamboo outside is isolated by this boat and this water.
Ji Yuan grabbed Huo Shui'er's waist and jumped ashore lightly.
The wooden boat staggered and rowed to another place, and it was still coming to pick them up later.
The swallowtail building is said to be a building, but it is only two floors, one floor for river lanterns, and one floor for viewing.
On the steps on the ground floor, a pair of men and women stood, holding river lanterns in their hands, whispering.
The two looked and went to the second floor.
Overlooking the lake, it is really sparkling, the sound of oars and lights, and you can faintly hear the pipa guqin and silk bamboo orchestra.
There was a breeze blowing from the lake, Ji Yuan was afraid that Huo Shui'er would blow this cool breeze, and he would catch a cold at night, so he didn't say anything, his body turned to the side, blocked for her, and wrapped her in a cloak.
"It's not cold." Huo Shui'er smiled, her eyes were as bright as stars, and they were so bright that people's hearts were so soft.
"It's autumn, so pay attention."
The incense on Ji Yuan's body was changed, it was not ambergris given by the palace, but it was like self-blended cold wood sandalwood, which was extremely comfortable to smell.
Huo Shui'er sniffed, "If it can be like this forever, it's fine." β
He is not a prince who is supervised by the people of the world in his words and deeds, and she is not a dignified and decent big girl in the Huo Mansion, they don't have to care about their faces, they can stay together all the time, hug if they want, or make some casual jokes.
Unfortunately, no, such days are short-lived.
When he returned to the capital, he wanted to be the majestic and incomparable His Royal Highness the Prince, and she wanted to be a quiet and gentle Miss Huo.
If he can get married in the future, he will become an emperor once and the father of the world, and he will not be able to make mistakes.
If you want to be the wife of a king, you must be well-behaved.
They all have their own responsibilities to bear.
It would be nice if we could continue like this.
Ji Yuan rubbed her round shoulders and was silent for a while.
"We can stay like this."
It will live up to the love.