In May, the pomegranate blossoms are blooming delicately, and the colorful threads and new silk are wrapped around the rice dumplings; it is the season of the bath orchids, and the calamus wine is beautiful and noble.

As soon as Mao Shi arrived, everyone in the Yu family began to get busy one after another.

Eat mugwort, bath orchid soup, drink realgar, and eat horny rice dumplings.

Stepping into the faint morning light, the Yu siblings happily experienced the real Dragon Boat Festival customs.

Because he would be invited to participate in the Dragon Boat Festival in the afternoon, Yu Hongxuan had breakfast and hurriedly took Hanshan and Luozhou to the hospital for duty. Today he had to rush to see all the patients before noon, and he also had to make arrangements for the hospital.

List some medicinal materials and items for the festival.

Mulan decoction packets made from mugwort leaves, calamus, artemisia annua, dragon boat flower, lemongrass and pomelo leaves not only have the effect of dispelling diseases and evil spirits, but can also prevent insects and sterilize. The Huzhen Five Poison Averting Fan made of pu leaves is woven

, as well as the must-have realgar wine for the Dragon Boat Festival, are also holiday supplies with both medicinal and auspicious meanings.

Jimin Medical Center has accumulated a lot of credibility and fame these days. The people of Xianping highly admire Dr. Yu's medical skills and medicinal materials. Therefore, within two hours of opening the store, all these holiday supplies were sold out. Yu Hongxuan was also happy to take advantage of it.

The east wind of the Dragon Boat Festival made a little money.

Daoxiangzhai next door is also very lively today, bustling with guests coming and going.

Sweet red date and mung bean rice dumplings, salted egg yolk pork belly rice dumplings, abalone and sea rice rice dumplings... There are a wide variety of sweet and salty rice dumplings with various fillings. There are also five-color rice dumpling boxes containing dense red bean paste on display, and the rich aroma of food spreads throughout.

On the streets and alleys, it makes passers-by salivate.

After lunch, Song Xi and Mr. He went to Jimin Medical Center to meet the siblings.

After meeting and chatting for a while, the four of them walked to the Luoshui River with their respective servants.

At this time, the riverside was bustling with people, gongs and drums were beating loudly, and the people of Xianping were in small groups, chatting and laughing, waiting for the dragon boat race to start.

Not far away from the stands, the high-spirited Magistrate Hu was presiding over the Dragon Boat Festival ceremony.

Taoist priest Li from Nanxi Temple in Fucheng looked solemn. Sometimes he danced with the floating dust and offered incense, and sometimes he chanted sutras and hymns to pray for blessings and ward off disasters.

The sailors who were about to participate in the dragon boat race also took turns to offer incense and worship, praying for success in the competition.

As soon as Song Xi, who has a noble temperament, led everyone into the venue, the sharp-eyed Magistrate Hu came forward with a flattering smile.

"Second Young Master Song is here, yo! There is also Mr. He, welcome. I have reserved a seat for you all in the stands. Please come over here."

Magistrate Hu called the servants to lead Song Xi and others to the stands, while he planned to return to the riverside to continue organizing the Dragon Boat Festival. He had planned and organized both the Dragon Boat Festival sacrifice and the Dragon Boat Festival, not only to celebrate that he had stood up and made the decision.

It was also to establish his authority and reputation in the hearts of the people of Xianping.

"That would be disrespectful. Thank you, Mr. Hu."

Song Xi bowed his hands in greeting, and then took Yu Yalan and others to the best viewing spot in the grandstand.

Not long after, a burst of firecrackers sounded, and the Dragon Boat Festival officially opened.

Whether on the water or on the shore, the atmosphere instantly boiled. Eight dragon boats of different colors set off hard to the exciting sound of drums. The people cheered loudly and laughed heartily.

In the stands, Magistrate Hu, who thought he had successfully completed his mission, was trying to talk to Song Xi, Mr. He and others, with a somewhat flattering look on his face.

"I wonder when the Second Young Master of the Song Dynasty will return to the capital? I heard that the area around Huxiao Mountain is not very peaceful. I can send someone to escort him then."

"Master Hu, there is no need to be so polite. Song's martial arts skills are acceptable, so returning to Beijing safely will not be a problem." Song Xi replied evasively, with a somewhat distant attitude.

Magistrate Hu then chatted awkwardly for a few words, but seeing that his attitude was still lukewarm, he had no choice but to talk to Mr. He instead.

After becoming an official, He Lao's temperament became much more straightforward, and he was most tired of the twists and turns of officialdom. Therefore, although he had a kind smile on his face, the words he spoke were a bit hurtful.

"Oh, why should the county magistrate be so humble? The Song family boy and I are both white now, how can we deserve such a high position!"

Magistrate Hu's face stiffened for a moment when he heard this, and then he responded with a smile, but he felt a little annoyed and angry in his heart.

If he didn't want to build connections with the He family and the Song family, and plan to raise his official position in three years, who would have the patience to pursue these two people!

This Song Xi is also ignorant. He only hangs out with the merchant girl from Daoxiangzhai. There are so many beauties in the capital, but he has to look at this ordinary orphan girl differently. It's really strange!

It's a pity that I don't have a daughter, and Sister Wen is not very capable, otherwise marriage is really a safe way. Anyway, people with the surname Song don't value appearance and family background.

Fang Wen, who was on the side, saw her uncle's expression of concern and turned to look in the direction of Song Xi. She saw the handsome and dazzling Mr. Song talking and laughing with Yu Yalan with a gentle face. A bit of jealousy and resentment flashed in her eyes.

After Chunlu was sold, there was no one around her who thought about her and gave her advice. However, Mrs. Yu stole the limelight because she climbed up to a noble person. How hateful!

If she can also hook up with a big shot, she no longer has to fear the intimidation of the Hou Mansion. She will definitely trample this bitch under his feet!

Yu Yalan was unaware of the Hu family's schemes and malice. She was watching the dragon boat race on the water while listening to Song Xi talking about the Dragon Boat Festival customs in the capital.

Just now Yu Hongxuan replaced the drummer of the Song family dragon boat team on a whim, and now he was happily beating the big drum to lead the rowers forward, having a great time.

"This silly boy is quite happy. If he loses, let's see how he ends up."

Yu Yalan couldn't help but complain softly. Although she knew that her younger brother could drink water, she was still a little worried about his safety.

"It doesn't matter whether he wins or loses. The hospital is busy on weekdays, and he rarely has the opportunity to relax and play."

Song Xi temporarily formed a dragon boat team to compete just for fun. The result was not important to him. Being able to spend the festival with her by the Luoshui River was what he cared about most.

Looking at the happy-looking girl next to her, Song Xi couldn't help but feel a little lost.

Yu Yalan was dressed up in a rare and elaborate way today. Her hair was combed into a small bun with a pomegranate flower in her hair. She wore a light purple armor embroidered with mugwort and cattails on her upper body, paired with a beige dyed jacket and gray-green coat.

The train of her skirt, she also wore a red talisman on her chest that meant to ward off evil spirits and avoid disasters. Her white fingertips were stroking the long life thread woven from five-colored silk threads on her wrist.

With a faint smile, the whole person looks refreshing and elegant.

If his true appearance is shown to others, the legendary Luo Shen must be inferior by a few points. Song Xi secretly sighed in his heart, but he also understood the reason why Yu Yalan concealed her appearance, and even felt a little secretly happy. Is this considered exclusive?

What about her beauty?

Before the unitary hour, the dragon boat race came to an end. The Song family's dragon boat came in second place. Yu Hongxuan beat his chest and stamped his feet, wishing he could drag everyone to compete again.

Everyone was chatting and laughing and were about to walk home. Several young girls came up shyly and asked: "Excuse me, we think the clothes of Dong Yu's family are very beautiful. Can I ask which store they bought them from?"

Did you enter?"

Yu Yalan nodded and said with a smile: "My ready-made clothing store Yuefang Pavilion will open in two days. There are many fashionable clothes in it. Everyone is welcome to come and support us."

It's true that she dressed up specially today, the publicity effect is still good, the situation in the county is now stable, and it's time for them to expand their business scale.

***The author has something to say***

When writing this chapter, I looked up a lot of ancient Dragon Boat Festival customs. I personally like these traditional festivals very much, and I also yearn for some traditional customs with beautiful meanings. I wonder how readers and friends spend these traditional festivals? Welcome everyone.
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