Traveling through the Poisonous Concubine

Chapter 235 Lantern Festival

After leaving the palace, Yun Yuxi suddenly had an idea and suggested to Yan Wuque: "Your Majesty, how about we go to see the Lantern Festival? I heard that the Lantern Festival in ancient times was very lively!"

She recalled that when she watched TV dramas in her previous life, the ancient lantern festivals shown in the dramas were always full of joy and prosperity, and she couldn't help but feel a yearning in her heart.

However, Yan Wuque frowned and asked in confusion: "Yu'er, what is the ancient lantern festival? What does ancient mean?"

He felt that Yun Yuxi sometimes said things that made him feel strange and difficult to understand.

After realizing that she had accidentally let the cat out of the bag, Yun Yuxi quickly took out two masks from her sleeve pocket, put one of them on Yan Wuque's face, and changed the subject.

"Your Highness, the Lantern Festival is an event held on the streets of Kyoto during the Lantern Festival. People can participate in lantern riddle games, which is very interesting! And when we wear this special mask, others will not be able to recognize who we are, and Your Highness will no longer need to use a wheelchair."

Yan Wuque looked at the mask in his hand and exclaimed: "Yu'er, this mask is really special. Did you prepare it specially? I have never seen such a unique mask!" Yan Wuque said while looking at the mask on Yun Yuxi's face.

Yun Yuxi muttered in her heart, "Of course you have never seen it. This is my Chinese culture. How can the craftsmanship of your backward dynasty be compared? I took out just ordinary masks, two clowns, hahahaha"

Although Yun Yuxi was complaining in her heart, she said with a smile on her face, "I made this when I was free. Don't you think it's good? It can be folded and doesn't take up much space. I like to tinker with some weird stuff when I have nothing to do."

"You, my little princess, are so amazing. I have found a treasure." Yan Wuque looked at the mask worn by Yun Yuxi lovingly, his eyes full of doting.

Soon the two disappeared into the vast night, secretly followed by the secret guards who protected them.

Yun Yuxi held Yan Wuque's arm, and the two of them strolled on the streets of Kyoto. Although it was still a little cold on the Lantern Festival, it did not stop the significance of this grand festival to the people.

Both ends of the street are filled with a wide variety of goods, vendors are shouting their wares enthusiastically, and delicious and unknown snacks are sold in every stall.

Yun Yuxi is a real foodie who will try food from every snack stall. Yan Wuque, who comes from a noble family, has never known that street snacks can be so delicious, and he is even more delighted.

Yun Yuxi was eating and walking around when suddenly there came a small stall making clay figurines in front of her. Yan Wuque stopped and squatted down to talk to the owner of the clay figurine stall.

"Sir, do you want to make a clay figurine? Look at my craftsmanship, it's lifelike. This is a craft passed down from my ancestors. You can make one for just fifty cents."

"Father-in-law, can you sculpt a human figure?" Yan Wuque asked.

"Sir, you have a good eye. If you can sculpt the figure like it is, I'll give you money..."

Yun Yuxi quickly replied: "Money is not a problem, as long as you can make it look like the real thing."

The old man who was making clay figures smiled and said, "Can those two bring the masks so I can take a look at them, just one look would be fine."

Yan Wuque was still a little resistant, but Yun Yuxi quickly took off his mask, revealing his stunningly pretty face.

The old man who made clay figures hurriedly said, "Madam, your husband is really a handsome man! Okay, I'll remember it. If it's convenient for you..."

Yun Yuxi was not shy at all, and took off the mask on her face neatly, and winked at the old man playfully. Seeing this, the old man couldn't help but take a breath and said in surprise: "Isn't this the Regent Princess?"

Yun Yuxi quickly put on the mask and said in a low voice: "Old man has good eyesight, but today..." Then he handed ten taels of silver to the old man.

The old man was so smart that he immediately understood what I meant and said hurriedly, "What a perfect match made in heaven, a talented man and a beautiful woman. Please wait a moment, I will start sculpting them and guarantee that they will be lifelike."

Yun Yuxi pointed to the food stand opposite and continued, "Old man, take your time pinching it. We will go for a walk first, and someone will come to pick it up in a while. Also, we haven't been here today, do you understand?"

The old man nodded repeatedly to show his understanding. He knew very well that the man wearing the mask was most likely the rumored regent. And the two of them obviously didn't want to reveal their identities today, so if he didn't want to die, he naturally had to keep his mouth shut.

The two continued to stroll around. Although they were wearing masks, their noble temperament attracted passers-by to stop and watch.

Yan Wuque pointed to the front and said: "Yu'er, let's go guess the riddles."

Yun Yuxi nodded excitedly.

There was a high platform in front where contestants could compete. Currently, there was a handsome man sitting on the platform, holding a folding fan and fanning himself in a showy manner. At that time, Kyoto was extremely cold.

I could only hear the people talking among themselves: "This Master Ouyang is amazing. He has won the first prize of the Lantern Festival for three consecutive years. He is really knowledgeable and talented."

"That's right. Young Master Ouyang is not only handsome, but also one of the four young masters of Kyoto. I heard that the son of Duke Ningguo is also very powerful. It's just that we haven't seen Duke Ningguo in public for many years," the people said with some regret.

A man dressed as a steward came on stage and said, "Everyone in the audience, is there anyone who wants to challenge today's Lantern Festival? Mr. Ouyang is currently the champion, having guessed 999 lantern riddles correctly. If no one challenges, I have an announcement, the champion of this lantern festival is..."

"Wait, my brother hasn't even started yet, so Mr. Ouyang, please stand aside," Yun Yuxi said arrogantly.

The steward was about to get angry and scold, but Master Ouyang stood up and said humbly: "My name is Ouyang Linfeng. I don't know who this young lady is. Does this young master want to challenge me?"

"Yes, my brother wants to challenge you. Who this girl is has nothing to do with you. Big brother, I want you to challenge him, challenge this pretty boy, Ouyang the little scum," Yun Yuxi said proudly.

"I'm dying of laughter. This little girl from nowhere actually dared to challenge Master Ouyang. She really brought shame upon herself," the people laughed.

"That's right, that's right, young lady, I advise you to just forget it. Young Master Ouyang has been the champion for several years in a row and no one has surpassed him," the people advised.

Yan Wuque glanced at Yun Yuxi lovingly and said: "Girl, I don't want to challenge this unknown person. Why don't you challenge him yourself? I also want to see your strength."

Ouyang on the stage was so angry that his face turned red. He said: "My brother, you are belittling me like this. If you have the ability, show your strength and convince me. Don't bother with verbal disputes."

"That's right, that's right. It's really too much to belittle Master Ouyang so shamelessly." The people protested.