Chapter 489: May We Never Be Separated in This Life

The banks of the river are lined with magnificent buildings and bright lights. On the painted boats in the middle of the river, beauties sing and dance, and the pleasant sound of stringed instruments echoes melodiously, like the sound of nature.

This is the favorite place for literati and poets.

"There are not many people now. When we come again during the Qiqiao Festival, we will see a sea of ​​people." Rong Yu held Nan Xi's hand and strolled together along the noisy and beautiful riverside with lights. "It's been a long time since I had such a relaxing moment."

The willows drooped lightly, the night breeze blew on my face, and the fragrance lingered in the wind.

Nan Xi didn't speak, but turned her head to look at the banks of the river.

There were indeed not many people tonight, because it was not a special festival. The girls from the noble families had strict family rules and were bound by etiquette. Only on special days such as the Lantern Festival or the Qiqiao Festival could they come here to feel the excitement of the festival.

In the attics on both sides of the river, young men in groups of three or two met here to drink and write poems, and there were also dignitaries sitting in the painted boats, listening to the beauty playing the piano.

The people and the scenery here are beautiful, and the air is filled with a kind of intoxicating atmosphere.

Not far away there is an old man selling lanterns.

Nan Xi tilted her head to look at Rong Yu beside her. The man's noble and delicate eyebrows and eyes looked more noble and handsome under the light, as if they were melted by the starlight in the sky, revealing a natural demeanor.

"Rong Yu." She smiled lightly, and her dark eyes seemed to be embedded with thousands of stars. "Do you want a lantern?"

Rong Yu met her gentle eyes, and was numb for a moment: "Hmm?"

"I don't think I have ever given you a gift."

Rong Yu's mouth curled up: "I have received the most precious gift in the world."

"That's different." Nan Xi smiled lightly, "Love is not something you say with your mouth, but you have to show it with actions occasionally."

As she said that, she walked towards the old man selling lanterns.

"What kind of lantern do you want, young lady?" The old man was used to seeing dignitaries here, but he was still impressed by Nan Xi and Rong Yu's outstanding appearance and demeanor, and his words unconsciously became more respectful.

Nan Xi took a look, picked a lotus shape, paid the money, and walked towards the lake with the lantern.

"Xi'er." Rong Yu couldn't help but speak, with a subtle expression, "Didn't you say you were going to give me a gift?"

Nan Xi tilted her head to look at him, raised the lantern to indicate, and smiled: "Yes, this is a gift for you."

Although she said this, she did not hand the lantern to Rong Yu, but walked forward with it herself.

The two soon reached the shore. Nan Xi stepped down the stone steps, squatted in front of the last stone step, put the lantern on the water, and said gently: "Although today is not a festival for praying, since I am here, I should still respond to the occasion."

Rong Yu squatted down with her, and then heard a soft and intoxicating voice in his ears: "I wish Ah Yu good health and a long life."

Rong Yu's heart was throbbing, and soft tenderness slowly fermented from his limbs.

"Second, I wish Dongling will be peaceful and prosperous, and the country will prosper."

Nan Xi looked at the lanterns floating down the river, and slowly leaned into Rong Yu's arms: "Third, I wish our husband and wife love each other and grow old together."

Rong Yu lowered his head and kissed her hair: "I will."

"Fourth, I wish we will never be separated in this life."

Rong Yu held her tightly, wishing he could rub her into his flesh and blood.

"Ayu." Nan Xi looked at the river lanterns that were gradually floating away, "Do you like this gift?"

Rong Yu whispered: "I like it."

She was praying to him through the lanterns to express her feelings. Not only in this life, but also in the future, they will be together and never separate.

However, he frowned and finally spoke: "Xi'er."

"Hmm?"

"I think the order should be changed."

"Order?" Nan Xi was surprised, then understood and chuckled, "Okay, one, I wish Ah Yu good health and longevity; two, I wish you and your husband love each other and hold hands until we grow old; three, I wish you will be together forever; four, I wish Dongling will prosper and the country will be peaceful and the people will be safe."

Rong Yu held her tightly in his arms, his voice low and pleasant, like a mellow fine wine: "One, I wish Xi'er good health and longevity; two, I wish you and your husband love each other and hold hands until we grow old; three, I wish you will be together forever; four, I wish my son will be brave and unify the world."

Nan Xi heard the last sentence and suddenly laughed: "Rong Yu."

Rong Yu lowered his eyebrows and looked at her, only to feel that all the beautiful scenery around him became dim because of her. In the world, he only needed her, which was enough to comfort his life.

"When Hao'er learns about the world, he will feel pressured if he knows that you have such high hopes for him."

Rong Yu nodded: "It's a good thing to have pressure."

Nan Xi touched her stomach: "I'm hungry. Let's go eat wontons."

There are many snack shops on both sides of the river, with all kinds of delicious food.

Rong Yu hummed, took her arm and walked towards the wonton shop along the street. The two of them were used to eating royal delicacies, and it was rare to have such a close encounter with people's livelihood.

There were not many people in the shop, and the environment was clean and tidy. The shop owner was making wontons for the guests. When he saw the guests coming, he subconsciously turned his head and greeted them: "Dear guests, please come in--"

Before he said the word "enter", he saw two stunning people walk in. The boss's voice was stuck, and then he stuttered: "Dear guests, please take a seat."

Nan Xi smiled and nodded, turned around and found a seat by the window and sat down.

It's no wonder that the boss lost his composure for a moment. It's really because Rong Yu and Nan Xi are too dignified. In addition to their extremely outstanding looks, the noble aura they exude is also awe-inspiring.

The moat is a place where the high officials and nobles of the imperial capital often go in and out. The boss has also seen many high officials and nobles here. Usually, the identity of the guests can be roughly distinguished from their words, deeds, and demeanor.

But he didn't dare to guess about these two people.

Other customers in the shop also looked up and couldn't help but be amazed. However, Rong Yu's expression was naturally cold, which made people intimidated. Even though he was as gentle as possible in front of Nan Xi, he still couldn't hide the iron-blooded coldness and oppression that he had developed from years of immersion in the military camp.

So those eyes were quickly retracted.

"Looking out from here, the scenery is really beautiful." Nan Xi looked out the window, with a quiet and gentle smile on the corners of her lips, "When the Qiqiao Festival comes, we must come here to feel the excitement here."

Rong Yu smiled and said, "My husband is happy to accompany you."

The boss quickly brought two bowls of hot wontons. The bowls were large and the portions were large, which made Nan Xi a little surprised.

"Dear guest, please enjoy your meal."

Nan Xi thanked him for his hard work, then scooped up a wonton with a spoon, blew on it, and took a bite.

The skin was thin and the meat was rich, and the taste was delicious.

"Delicious."

Seeing her start eating, Rong Yu was about to speak, but saw Nan Xi looking up at him: "It's not appropriate to be too intimate here, restrain yourself."

It's okay to feed in the palace, but you can't be too conspicuous when you go out of the palace.

Rong Yu couldn't hide the smile on his face: "Xi'er, what are you thinking about? I just want you to eat slowly and don't burn yourself."