By a twist of fate, the illegitimate son of the Marquis's family marries the county princess.

Chapter 64 One thing subdues another

The Lantern Festival, the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

Pei Rujing had been looking forward to the lantern festival that evening since early morning, and reminded Wen Zongji during breakfast: "Don't forget the lantern festival tonight."

Wen Zongji has been leaving early and returning late these past few days, and Pei Rujing doesn't even know when he comes back to sleep.

If the two of them didn't have breakfast together, Pei Rujing wouldn't see him all day.

Wen Zongji nodded: "I remember."

Seeing Pei Rujing's expectant look, Granny Feng smiled and said, "Ever since the county princess can remember, she has gone to the lantern festival every year. Isn't she already tired of it? Last year, the county princess even said she wouldn't go to the lantern festival this year."

Pei Rujing blinked: "Did I say that?"

Qinghe and the others nodded in unison: "We said so!"

"Oh," Pei Rujing glanced at the group, "then you're mistaken. I clearly love the Lantern Festival the most."

Listening to Pei Rujing's nonchalant reversal of right and wrong, no one dared to correct the county magistrate.

Pei Rujing smiled smugly and picked up the storybook to continue reading.

Granny Feng glanced at the newly bought storybooks beside her and said, "It seems that the young master's storybooks are so good that the county princess has lost interest in the new ones."

Pei Rujing nodded: "Indeed. After reading what he wrote, I just can't bring myself to read what others have written. It's a pity he writes so slowly, and he still hasn't finished this story. I can only reread the previous manuscripts."

"After all, the son-in-law has to study. The fact that he can squeeze out time to write stories for the county princess shows that he cares about her."

Pei Rujing raised her chin slightly: "I am his wife, of course he has to care about me."

Looking at her spoiled appearance, Granny Feng's face almost blossomed into a smile: "Yes, yes, the county princess is a beauty of unparalleled grace and charm. Any man who marries the county princess will cherish her like a precious gem."

Pei Rujing didn't feel embarrassed at all; on the contrary, she wholeheartedly agreed: "Of course."

The county princess reserved all her shyness for Wen Zongji, and now that their relationship has progressed significantly, that girlish shyness is rarely seen anymore.

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study

Changdong walked in: "Young master, the county princess invites you to have dinner with her."

Wen Zongji put down the book in his hand, tidied it up and placed it aside, then got up and left the study.

Entering the main room, Pei Rujing pulled him to sit down: "The lanterns on Changxing Street are the most beautiful, with many different designs, and there are also many acrobatic troupes performing. Shall we go directly to Changxing Street in a bit?"

Wen Zongji nodded: "I'll do as the county princess says."

"On the Lantern Festival, Xiangguo Temple is very lively. There is a love tree in the temple, and I heard that wishes made there are very effective. I want to go and see it."

Acacia tree?

It sounds like it's related to marriage.

Wen Zongji raised an eyebrow: "We're already married, what wish does the county princess still need to make?"

Pei Rujing put her hands on her hips and glared at him: "Can't I go now?"

Many couples make a wish under the acacia tree before getting married, praying for God's blessing on their marriage.

In the county magistrate's mind, she wants to have everything that others have.

As for the order being reversed?

This is no big deal.

Wen Zongji immediately agreed: "If the county princess wants to go, then we will go."

Pei Rujing was satisfied.

After having dinner, the two changed their clothes and left the Marquis's residence.

The Marquis's carriage arrived at Changxing Street and stopped. Wen Zongji and his companion, sitting inside the carriage, could already hear the commotion outside.

Pei Rujing eagerly pulled Wen Zongji off the carriage and led Qing Hechangdong and the others into Changxing Street.

Granny Feng didn't come with us from the mansion, but she sent several strong old women with her to protect Pei Rujing.

When Wen Zongji first witnessed the Lantern Festival of the Great Chu, he discovered that the lanterns of this era had already developed to a very advanced level.

Not only were there Kongming lanterns, but also revolving lanterns. However, in the Great Chu, the revolving lantern was called Panchi lantern, a very meaningful name.

Every shop was decorated with lanterns, each with a riddle written on it. If you guessed the riddle correctly, you could take the lantern home for free.

In addition, each shop has a "King of Lights".

The "King of Lanterns" is the most beautiful and exquisitely crafted lantern, and correspondingly, the riddles associated with it are the most difficult.

Wen Zongji accompanied Pei Rujing as they looked through the riddles and found that they were indeed quite difficult. Even with the original owner's solid foundation, she could only answer a portion of them.

As for the riddles of the King of Lanterns, they were even more difficult. Wen Zongji looked at several of the King of Lanterns' riddles but had no clue whatsoever.

Fortunately, Pei Rujing wasn't very interested in lanterns. She randomly picked a butterfly lantern and carried it in her hand, then didn't pay any attention to the other lanterns.

On the contrary, they watched the acrobatic performance with great interest.

Wen Zongji also watched many interesting acrobatic performances.

Breaking a boulder with his chest!

Swallow the long sword!

Walking a tightrope!

Fire-breathing!

There was even a practice of washing hands in a vat of greasy oil.

Pei Rujing was stunned: "How did you do that?"

The hot oil was boiling so realistically it looked real.

Wen Zongji smiled and said, "How could I possibly tell you about someone else's cooking skills?"

He could probably guess the principle, but there was no need to expose it. People provide emotional value through their performances, and the audience gives them tips. Everyone gets what they need, and there was no need to ruin their livelihood.

Fortunately, Pei Rujing wasn't very curious; she just asked casually and then continued strolling with Wen Zongji.

"good--"

A crowd had gathered in front of them, and cheers were being heard from time to time, which attracted Pei Rujing, who immediately pulled Wen Zongji over to join them.

The servants helped them make way, and the two of them squeezed in. Inside, they saw that the street performer was a skilled swordsman who claimed to be practicing an ancestral sword technique and was invincible.

"If you, dear readers, do not believe me, feel free to come up and demonstrate your skills against me."

No wonder the audience was so excited; it turns out there was a friendly competition to watch.

Pei Rujing immediately lost interest: "What's so interesting about martial arts brawls!"

The two retreated again, and as soon as they left the crowd, they saw Pei Shirong about to squeeze in.

"Second Brother?"

"Little sister?"

The two siblings looked at each other and were both stunned.

Wen Zongji asked, "What's wrong, Second Brother?"

Pei Shirong said, "I've heard that this knife-wielding fellow is quite skilled. I'll go and have a go at him."

Pei Rujing rolled her eyes: "You're really something. You're a sixth-rank infantry captain, why are you arguing with some lowly江湖人 (jianghu person)?"

Pei Shirong retorted, "It's just a friendly exchange of swordsmanship; it has nothing to do with status."

He just had an itch to practice with someone.

Pei Rujing forbade him to go: "If someone recognizes you, you won't be ashamed, but I will be! You're not allowed to go!"

Pei Shirong objected: "Little sister, how many people know me?"

Pei Rujing stared at him.

Pei Shirong gave in, hanging his head in disappointment: "Fine, fine, I won't go."

Despite being tall, strong, and imposing, Pei Shirong looked like a simpleton standing with his head down in front of Pei Rujing, who was much smaller than him.

Wen Zongji's lips curled up.

It's true that everything has its counter!

Pei Shirong clearly listened to Pei Rujing, which explains why Pei Rujing always used Pei Shirong to scare him when they first got married.

In her heart, Pei Shirong would always stand by her side, regardless of right or wrong.