A life of two souls traveling through time

Chapter 361 From Ugly Monster to Chang'e in the Moon

On the 15th day of the second lunar month, the Xuan Meng Kingdom far in the north also welcomed the Flower Festival which was later than other countries. On this day, the capital of Xuan Meng Kingdom was quiet and peaceful. From the royal family to the common people, most people went out of the city to enjoy the flowers and take part in the activities of worshiping the gods.

Outside the city, the grass is green, the flowers are in full bloom, the horses are galloping, the cattle and sheep are in herds, and under the altar of flowers, a group of young girls are playing the role of flower fairies, singing and dancing to worship the flower god. Outside the altar, there are also many young men and women, each of them sincerely praying to the fairy-like and solemn flower god statue, hoping that they can find their ideal person and get married forever.

"You should go out for a walk in your current state. How can you stay in the study all day? Look, the Flower Festival today is quite lively." Outside the worshipping crowd, Luoying, dressed in a plain aquamarine gauze and a black veil hat, said to her little nephew Yingyan.

Having just turned sixteen, her figure became even more graceful, her voice as clear as a silver bell also took on a touch of tenderness, and her stunning face hidden under the veil was like a blooming crabapple, absolutely beautiful and moving.

Chen Ming and three other secret guards dressed up as servants of Shangguan Mansion and silently guarded behind the aunt and nephew.

Although Luoying said this to her nephew Yingyan, she was not very interested in the scene before her. Looking at the sacrifice to the flower god, she could not help but think of the Flower Festival in Langguo. After all, the two neighboring countries had similar sacrifices, so it was natural for her to be moved by the scene. However, in order for Yingyan's body to recover as soon as possible, she wanted to take him out to relax while the excitement was going on.

"It's lively but boring. It's better to stay in the military camp like Master Jiuyi." Ying Yan, who was also dressed in plain clothes but still skinny, looked at the lively scene around him with boredom and shook his head and sighed.

In the past, during the annual Flower Festival in Lang State, apart from the palace banquet, he would mostly stay in his own East Palace to study and practice calligraphy. So when watching the sacrificial ceremony in front of him, Ying Yan did not feel as sad as Luo Ying, but just felt it was boring.

"Just imitate him!" After hearing what Ying Yan said, Luo Ying collected her thoughts, blinked her red eyes and smiled helplessly at him.

"Aunt, are you crying again?" The spring breeze blew gently, and the black veil was slightly blown up. Ying Yan happened to see Luoying's red eyes, and then asked nervously.

"Don't talk nonsense, I didn't do it!" Luoying hurriedly raised her hand and grabbed the black veil fluttering in front of her eyes, saying stubbornly, and in order to cover up her guilty conscience, she pulled Yingyan and continued to go to the flower street behind the altar.

Ying Yan didn't want to go, but in order to accompany his aunt, he had to be patient and follow her.

In the dazzling and fragrant Flower Street, everything sold, whether it is food, drink, appreciation or entertainment, is related to flowers. There are flower tea, flower drinks, flower cakes and a wide variety of garlands and flower decorations. As soon as you approach the Flower Street, the aroma mixed with various floral scents hits you in the face.

"Buy some flower cakes and bring some back for Brother Zhuo." Looking at the crispy and delicious flower cakes, Luoying pursed her lips and said to Yingyan.

"Okay." Ying Yan nodded.

Chen Ming, who was following closely behind them, had already asked the owner of the flower cake stall to pack two portions of flower cakes.

"This flower drink looks delicious." After walking two steps, Luoying stopped in front of a stall filled with crystal clear and colorful flower drinks, muttering to herself.

"Ahem, the girl just recovered from diarrhea two days ago. Master Shangguan specifically told her not to drink cold drinks." Chen Ming whispered in Luoying's ear.

"Yes, aunt, you can't eat it." Ying Yan also echoed.

Luoying curled her lips and had to leave the flower drink stall reluctantly, but was soon attracted by the snacks and flower tea behind. Yingyan and Chenming smiled at each other helplessly.

They had only been strolling on Flower Street for less than an incense stick of time when Ying Yan's weak body could no longer bear it and he clamored to go back. Seeing his nephew's pale face and sweating, Luo Ying hurriedly asked Chen Ming to take him back home first, and she took the other two secret guards into the city and went to Mo Xuan Woodworks on South Street.

Ever since the news that Shangguan Zhuo was the elder brother of the imperial master came out, no one dared to cause trouble at the Moxuan Woodworks anymore, and the shop was crowded with people every day. Matchmakers even frequently came in and out of the woodworks to arrange marriages for Shangguan Zhuo.

Facing the sudden increase in business, Old Man Mo, the owner of the wood shop, was very happy. Even though he was very busy every day, he couldn't help laughing several times in his dreams when he thought that in just three months, the wood shop had earned more money than in the past six months, and the orders were even scheduled until the end of the year. Of course, Old Man Mo was grateful to his good apprentice Shangguan Zhuo and the national teacher for all this.

But Shangguan Zhuo was fed up with such harassment. Moreover, he knew clearly that no matter whether it was the nobles who suddenly came to buy wooden furniture or the rich daughters who asked matchmakers to propose marriage, they all wanted to get to know and marry him because he was the brother of the current imperial teacher.

Therefore, in order to avoid these people, he rarely showed up at the woodworking shop, and only stayed in the woodhouse in the backyard to work every day. Father Mo knew that his apprentice did not like to be disturbed, so whenever he saw the distinguished guests and matchmakers who came to look for Shangguan Zhuo, he would deal with them with a smile.

Today, most people were out of town during the Flower Festival, so the woodshop was quiet for once. Luoying's arrival surprised and delighted Shangguan Zhuo. However, he was not good at speaking, and even when facing his future siblings, he was very awkward. He hesitated for a long time and didn't know what to say. Luoying took the initiative to ask him a few questions with concern, and he finally answered with a silly smile.

Luoying saw that the wood workshop was still busy with the work, and knew that Brother Zhuo was reserved in front of her, so after a few words she handed a bag of flower cakes to him and said goodbye and left.

"Hey, who is this pretty girl? It turns out to be you, ugly one!"

Luoying had just walked out of South Street when she happened to run into Prince Yingchu, who was still arrogant. He strode up to her with a folding fan in his hand and laughed at her in a deliberately provocative manner. The guards behind him couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh.

Luoying ignored him and was about to go back to Shangguan Mansion when she was stopped by the little bully again. The two secret guards behind her saw this and hurriedly protected Luoying behind them.

"This really puzzles me. You, an ugly freak, are not only able to be a guest at the Imperial Master's residence, but also have someone to protect you when you go out. Although the Imperial Master is young, he is also extremely beautiful. How could he treat an ugly woman like you so well?" Seeing the servant of the Shangguan Mansion protecting the ugly woman in front of him so tightly, Yingchu couldn't help but wonder what kind of ability this woman had that the Imperial Master paid so much attention to her? He also began to wonder if her face was really so ugly? Did the Imperial Master have a fetish for ugliness?

"The prince should ask the Imperial Preceptor himself about this question." Luoying raised the corners of her mouth slightly with a smug look on her face, but she spoke coldly when she spoke.

Even she did not expect that this prince could be so easily fooled. She had just made up a story in desperation, but he took it seriously.

When he heard that he was asked to ask the Imperial Preceptor in person, Prince Yingchu's expression froze. He was already paranoid about the punishment last time, so how could he dare to offend the Imperial Preceptor again?

Seeing that the other party didn't say anything and just stared at her with an ugly expression, Luoying didn't care and planned to leave again.

With a "pop" sound, Prince Yingchu suddenly opened the folding fan in his hand and fanned it towards her.

Although the two secret guards protected Luoying, they failed to block the wind. The black veil fluttered in the wind, and Luoying's peerless beauty was inadvertently revealed. In a hurry, she hurriedly turned around to cover it.

The guards of the palace waiting on the side had not had the time to see that stunning face clearly, but Prince Yingchu, who was standing in front of Luoying, was shocked to see her true face.

I was actually fooled by her. How could she be ugly? She was clearly a fairy, like Chang'e in the moon!

"I hope the prince will respect himself!" Luoying said with anger in her pretty face. She left in a hurry after saying this in a cold voice.

Prince Yingchu still stood there like a wooden chicken, without any response for a long time. It was not until the guards came forward to call him that he realized that the stunningly beautiful woman had disappeared.