Chapter 71 Something is wrong
"I don't know about this yet, but I heard from my cousin that Jiangling City will be more lively on this day."
Huan Chan thought for a while and replied, after all, she had only been here for a few months and had not experienced this day here.
"Well, I also learned from my neighbors these two days that after worshiping ancestors at the sequel in the morning, most people in Jiangling City will go out to play from the afternoon to the evening (Note: At this time, the Zhongyuan Festival is not linked to the Ghost Festival, mainly some ancestor worship activities)."
Xie Li looked at Huan Xian in the distance and continued, "If what they said is true, then this will definitely be much more lively than the previous Xiangyang."
"At the same time, when we were in Yangzhou before, we had never seen many people come out during the Zhongyuan period. Most of them silently set up a platform to worship their ancestors at home, and there was no such thing as the cousin and the others mentioned in Jiangling."
"Haha, this is understandable. There are too many northern residents living in Yangzhou and Jingkou. After worshiping ancestors, I will definitely not have much mood to go out to the streets."
"I heard you say this, that's the case. But then again, it doesn't seem like you have traveled thousands of miles, so why do you seem to know so much about other places?"
Huan Chan's eyes flashed with questions, wondering why Xie Li said as if he was immersive without going to Yangzhou.
"This... is not that Xie Li knows a lot. It's just that after the situation described by Miss Huan, I think more deeply."
"Hmph! I said it the same as not saying it, but instead I, Huan Chan, is a fool, and I don't even understand such a simple truth?"
Xie Li laughed silently. Huan Chan's choking skills were really awesome. She didn't care about this with her anymore. Xie Li continued: "At that time, some of Madam Huan's cousins would also take Madam Huan to play together?"
"This is natural. I heard what they said about such a grand occasion, how could it be that they would not participate!"
After hearing this, Xie Li was sure that with her words, even if she didn't come in vain today, she smiled and said, "Miss Huan is right. If there is such a grand scene, I really can't miss it. At that time, I, Jiaci and Miss Su, should also go together. But then, Brother Yanzu and Mrs. Huan's hard practice every day will definitely be boring, and it's time to go out and have a good time to have a good time."
As soon as Xie Li finished speaking, he saw Huan Xian who was not far away, slashing, tightly tied the reins, turned over and dismounted, and came to the two of them in three or two steps. He said directly to Xie Li: "How does Jing Xuan feel? I have been able to catch up with the hard work for the past half day?"
"Where is Brother Yanzu, Xie Li is really amazed!"
"Haha, Jing Xuan has won the award, he has won the award..."
"snort!"
Huan Chan glanced at the two "hypocritical" people next to her, raised her lips and said with disdain: "You guys are here to slowly 'come', I've gone to practice swords."
Xie Liwei bowed, then turned to Huan Xian and said, "Since recently, Xie Li was at home, he would practice some fists and feet to defend himself, so he gradually realized the difficulties in this, which were far from as easy as the naked eye, so Xie Li felt this feeling just now."
"Oh? Is Jing Xuan also starting to practice? Not bad. By the way, with your outfit, you should have practiced since childhood like we did. In that case, you wouldn't look so weak as you are now."
"Yanzu said that this is just that this poor, civil and military affairs are rich. Xie Li relied on his family in his early years. It would be good to be able to eat enough, but there was really no extra money and food to support Xie Li to learn martial arts. Fortunately, the conditions have improved now, so don't you start to do it now..."
"Uh... I forgot this section. But no matter whether it is civil or martial arts, a good gentleman always needs it. If Jing Xuan doesn't bother, he can come here often. Liu Bo is idle anyway. With a good student like Jing Xuan, he must be extremely satisfied."
Before Xie Li answered, Huan Xian continued, "Besides, whether it is suitable or not, Jing Xuan's house is still a little small, and it can't be used when practicing swords. Currently, only the little sister and I are using it, so there are still many places left."
"Then Xie Li will thank Brother Yanzu for his good intentions first. If there is a need in the future, I hope Yanzu will not dislike disturbing him."
"Haha, Jing Xuan is joking again. How could I, Huan Xian, be someone who can break my word?"
After the two chatted for a few more times, Xie Li said again: "Now that Xie Li's home has been fully prepared, it is much better than the residence in Xiangyang. So this time, I came here to thank him, and asked Yan Zu and Miss Huan to sit at home when they had time, and then prepare some wine and meat to express my gratitude."
Looking at Huan Xian who was about to raise his hand, Xie Li continued, "I also know that Yan Zu must be busy on weekdays, but this is what his mother hopes. Please be more considerate of Yan Zu. Moreover, on the way to Jiangling, Madam Su and Madam Huan had some misunderstandings. It just happened to take this opportunity to turn swords into jade and silk, which is the best of both worlds."
"Since Aunt Qin is interested, Huan Xian has no reason to refuse. At that time, he will definitely go and disturb her with her sister."
After setting the time to the first two days of the Zhongyuan period, Xie Li bowed and said goodbye.
Huan Chan said that Huan Xian would not have to go and talk more.
After leaving the door, Xie Li walked straight to the riverside.
But just as he was about to get on the boat, he found a man in a white long robe slowly walking down the large ship of Huan next to him. After looking closely, he realized that this person looked very familiar.
After a while, Xie Li realized that this was the cousin of the family that Huan Xian and his sister happened to meet when they were choosing a house for him two days ago. It seemed that they were named Huan Shijun.
Huan Shijun opposite him obviously saw Xie Li, and after being slightly stunned, he showed a sudden expression.
After the two of them bowed their hands, they each staggered each other.
After Huan Shijun got off the boat, he stood on the embankment and commanded the servants he put on from time to time. In groups of two, he carefully carried two feet long and wide wooden opening boxes under the boat.
Xie Li had already boarded the passenger ship, and then he found that there were a lot of incense, candles and paper money on the wooden boxes, which seemed to be preparing for the Zhongyuan Festival in seven days.
Everything seemed so orderly and there was nothing good to look at. After Xie Li took a few glances, he turned around and sat on the passenger ship, waiting for the arrival of the other shore.
But I always feel that something is not normal in my heart, and this abnormal feeling is getting stronger and stronger.
Xie Li turned his head again and saw that the scene was still the same as before on the embankment on the south side. Except for the servants who were even more tired, there was no difference between the others.
Xie Li turned around again, looked at the passenger ship and river water in front of him, and fell into deep thought.
By the way! Waterline!
Xie Li looked back and saw that the waterline of Huan Shijun's big ship was much deeper than that of the several big ships next to him.
Moreover, he finally understood why he felt so "awkish" when he saw these servants just now.
It’s just such a big wooden box, even if it’s filled with incense, candles, paper money, a person should be able to move it.
Chapter completed!