Chapter 75: Chapter 76: Temple Fair on March 3rd_1
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In the sunny March, the spring flowers were blooming, and the willow branches were budding. The spring breeze painted the banks of the river channel in Mingshui County Town green, with willows swaying gently.
The annual Mingshui County Temple Fair on March 3rd had begun. Villagers from far and near were jubilant, bringing their families from various towns to gather in the county town.
They went shopping at the fair, watched dragon boat races, and enjoyed the splendid spring sunshine wholeheartedly.
Su Ziqin sent a letter from the county town, mentioning this year’s dragon boat race. Mingshui Academy’s women’s team would have her participate and invited her parents and siblings to Mingshui County to watch the event and cheer her on.
Su Hu and his wife received the letter and were overjoyed. That very day, they took leave from Su Zixuan’s Academy, brought their three children with them, and drove their carriage to Mingshui County Town.
The Su Clan’s residence in Mingshui County was where Grandma Wang heard the sound of the horse carriage and opened the door with a smile. Su Hu drove the carriage straight into the courtyard, parking it next to the stable.
Li Xiu’e got off the carriage with the three children, stretched her weary body, and greeted Grandma Wang. The two women unloaded the luggage together.
This time in the county town, the couple planned to stay for a while, waiting for the Temple Fair to end before returning home.
The March 3rd Temple Fair was an annual grand event in Mingshui County, even Xuzhou City, lasting half a month. It attracted many tourists who came to see the bustling scene.
Su Hu and his wife intended to stay for a few more days, so they brought more luggage than usual when they visited their daughter. Moreover, with the three children, they carried even more daily necessities, filling half of the carriage.
As soon as Su Zixuan, Su Qingluo, and Wang Meng got off the horse carriage, they were like excited little colts, happily playing in the courtyard. Wanting more fun, they begged their parents to take them out to the streets to play.
The couple indulged their children, pampering them dearly.
Su Qingluo hugged her parents’ arms, acting spoiled. In no time, she wore them out and forced them to patiently admonish Su Zixuan.
They ordered him to keep a close eye on his sister, always holding her hand and not getting separated. They also warned him to be on the lookout for pickpockets and not allow his sister to be abducted.
Su Zixuan naturally patted his chest, promising he wouldn’t lose his sister.
But his mind was agile, secretly thinking that based on his sister’s skills, who could abduct her? If she wasn’t the one to trick others into being deceived, they would be lucky.
The three children happily went to the streets, their excitement was boundless.
Su Qingluo walked between her two brothers, holding Su Zixuan’s hand with her right hand, and Wang Meng’s with her left hand, while Little Kingfisher perched on her shoulder.
Her fair, delicate face exuded a radiant and warm smile, like an immortal girl from a New Year painting, leaving an unforgettable impression.
With the Temple Fair approaching, there were crowds of tourists coming and going. Numerous stalls were set up along both sides of the river channel, selling everything from fruit to sugar-coated fruit skewers, candy sculptures, acrobatics, fortune-telling, and rouge makeup.
The business was booming, and the smiling vendors enthusiastically greeted every passing guest, their hawking cries filling the air.
The three children were dressed as villagers, with simple clothes and clean appearances. Except for Su Qingluo’s exceptionally delicate look, they didn’t attract much attention as they walked the streets.
Even so, they still drew the covetous eyes of some malicious people.
Su Zixuan was enamored with the assortment of food. As they passed different stalls selling local specialties, they would stop to taste some, picking out the ones his sister liked to bring home and eat slowly.
After buying many times, both his and Wang Meng’s hands were gradually filled. The two boys carried a lot of large and small bags, eventually having to let go of their sister’s hands.
His purse, containing some broken silver and copper coins, was tied to his waistband with a thin string. It hung from his waist, swaying gently with each step he took.
Buying so many things for his sister attracted a lot of attention, which also tempted many covetous people..
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