In a blink of an eye, I saw a faint smile on Shen Xihe's face. Although the smile was faint, there was a hint of interest in his eyes.
Pearl thought for a moment and said, "In the past, the princess mentioned that His Highness was childish, but she felt helpless and... a little uncomfortable. Today, she wanted to tease His Highness, as if she was pleased with His Highness's appearance."
Shen Xihe did not evade or perfunctorily answer, but generously admitted: "The difference between when I don't like it and when I like it."
When she disliked Xiao Huayong, she just wanted to establish a mutually beneficial relationship with him, so Shen Xihe's tolerance, appreciation and patience for him were naturally limited. Now that she likes Xiao Huayong, she thinks that his temper is... lovable.
After hearing this, Zhenzhu lowered her head and smiled: "Princess, when are you going to send the snacks and the five-colored thread?"
The five-colored thread is also called the longevity thread. It is said that wearing it can ward off evil spirits and disasters and prolong life.
There was actually a knot between the princess and the prince, and that was the prince's health. At first, the princess wanted to take over the power, so she chose the prince, who was said to have a short lifespan.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince did not think of this at first, but later he realized that even though he was still unwilling to give up the princess and the princess had tried her best to detoxify His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was probably still worried about something. That was why His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who had always been pestering the princess, refused to ask for the Five-Colored Thread.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince himself may not really understand why he can't ask for it. What's the point of asking for it? It's not something she really wants, nor is it something she really expects. If it were someone else's, I'm afraid His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would have asked for it long ago.
"Tomorrow is the Dragon Boat Festival, there's no rush." Shen Xihe had a faint smile on his lips.
She had to give it to him anyway. She had already woven it for him a long time ago. But today, Shen Xihe found it very interesting to see Xiao Huayong's struggle as he wanted it but didn't want it.
On the fifth day of May, the Dragon Boat Festival, colorful pavilions, mat sheds and tents had been set up along the river a few days in advance, stretching for dozens of miles on both sides of the river. Young men and women in gorgeous clothes were interspersed among them, waiting to watch the game.
Before the game, some people would hold signs and approach the dignitaries, cautiously asking if there were any nobles who wanted to place a bet.
This is to make the dragon boat race more interesting. It is jointly organized by the court and merchants. Merchants have obtained some of their business rights through legal channels. For example, vendors outside have to go through numerous screenings before they have the opportunity to earn this windfall.
The bets placed today are guaranteed by the imperial court and will not go down in smoke. I think Yangzhou has also taken advantage of this to control the outcome of the event and make a fortune.
There is a limit on the amount of money in Kyoto. Small gambling is for fun, and each person is not allowed to exceed ten gold.
However, some people played a trick and brought many people with them, giving each person ten gold coins, which added up to platinum.
As long as nothing serious happened, the court would turn a blind eye. The most important thing was to celebrate the festival in a lively manner.
When someone asked Shen Xihe why she was here, Shen Xihe saw Bu Shulin on the dragon boat. As a representative of the playboys, how could she not participate in such a grand event
She is not good at doing errands or doing things, but she is definitely a well-deserved leader when it comes to eating, drinking and having fun.
Shen Xihe took out ten gold coins and bet on Bu Shulin to win.