readytorunbook Chapter 406 Temple Fair
Chapter 406 Temple Fair
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were extremely worried about Xiao Siyue's future marriage, while Xiao Siyue herself was falling in love with someone.
She sat at the table, one hand supporting her chin, the other idly playing with a cup on the table.
Seven or eight days have passed since her coming-of-age ceremony, but she hasn't gone out yet. She doesn't know what Brother Lu is doing, nor has he come to look for her.
Xiao Siyue suddenly missed her current cell phone. If she had a cell phone, she could make a call to ask about something, but now she relies entirely on text messages.
The main problem is that she doesn't dare to wear whatever she wants. Last time, her brother almost found out, which nearly scared her to death.
He hasn't figured out how to tell his family yet, since she's only just come of age.
"Miss, the Sixth Young Master said he invited Young Master Gu and the others out to play, and asked if you would like to go?" Lan Yi asked Xiao Siyue as she entered.
Xiao Siyue was listless; she didn't want to go out: "Where are we going? Who else is going?"
"I heard there's a temple fair today, and the young master said he'd take you there. It seems Miss Gu, Young Master Ye, and Miss Ye will also be there... Oh, right, and General Lu will be there too." Lan Yi looked at her young mistress, deliberately putting Lu Zhijin last in her speech.
"General Lu? Really?" Xiao Siyue perked up instantly; she was finally going to see him.
"Yes, and General Lu is also there. If Miss isn't going, I'll report to the young master right away," Lan Yi teased deliberately.
Xiao Siyue blushed a little at the teasing and stood up, saying to her, "Well, Lan Yi, how dare you tease your young lady like this?"
"Haha, Miss, you've misunderstood me. Are you going somewhere?"
"Hmph, hurry up and help me change my clothes." Xiao Siyue turned her head arrogantly and went to the wardrobe to choose the clothes she wanted to wear.
Because she was going to the temple fair, which would definitely be crowded, Xiao Siyue wore clothes that were easy to wear, a simple light green dress that added a touch of coolness to the hot weather.
Xiao Siyue arrived at the door and boarded the waiting carriage.
Xiao Siyu was the only one in the carriage. Xiao Siyue asked with some confusion, "Brother, isn't Fifth Brother going?"
It's no wonder Xiao Siyue asked that question; her fifth brother loves lively gatherings, and he usually wouldn't mention such events.
"Fifth Brother isn't going; he has something to do today," Xiao Siyu replied, looking up, his tone seemingly tinged with schadenfreude.
"Something happened? How come I didn't know?" Xiao Siyue muttered to herself.
"Let's go quickly."
There is a temple called Jing'an Temple in the western part of Beijing. Every year around this time, a temple fair is held for three days to pray for good weather and a happy and healthy life for the people.
The temple wasn't too far; it took about half an hour to walk there.
Xiao Siyue had never been here before and was surprised to find it so lively. There were already carriages parked some time before they reached the temple, so they had to get off the carriages and walk.
"Yue'er, be careful, stay with your brother, and don't get lost," Xiao Siyue reminded Xiao Siyue once again.
"Don't worry, brother."
The two walked through the crowd and finally arrived at the main gate of Jing'an Temple, where they saw several people already waiting.
Xiao Siyue spotted Lu Zhijin under the pine tree at first glance.
He was still as handsome as ever, easily spotted in a crowd.
When Xiao Siyue looked over, her eyes met Lu Zhijin's. The two exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly.
"Yue'er, you've finally arrived! It's so lively today! Let's go in and pray for blessings together." Gu Xinglan stepped forward and grabbed Xiao Siyue's hand, saying warmly.
“Okay, but can we get in?” Xiao Siyue nodded, but looking at the crowded people, she was a little doubtful. She was afraid that the two of them, with their small bodies, would not be able to squeeze in.
"Don't worry, even if we can't get in, there are still them." Gu Xinglan said, gesturing to the men with her eyes.
“Yes, Xinglan is right. Siyue, you can go in without worry. Your brothers will clear the way for you,” Gu Yunze responded immediately.
"Then thank you very much, Third Brother Gu."
With the protection of several men, Xiao Siyue, Gu Xinglan, Ye Mufan, and the third brother of the girl entered the temple smoothly.
The three of them offered incense and prayed for blessings.
"Yue'er, I heard there's a very effective marriage tree here. Shall we go take a look?" Gu Xinglan whispered in Xiao Siyue's ear as they came out of the temple.
"Hmm? Xinglan, what's wrong with you...?" Xiao Siyue immediately teased her with a smile.
"Oh dear, Yue'er, you don't know how many days have passed since my mother started looking for husbands for me. I thought I'd come here to pray that God would arrange a good husband for me?" Gu Xinglan blushed a little, but still spoke her mind.
"Oh, I see. Where is the marriage tree? Let's go over there." Gu Xinglan is two years older than Xiao Siyue, and she is already seventeen this year, which is indeed the age for marriage.
"Mu Fan, do you want to go too?" Ye Mu Fan is the same age as Gu Xing Lan, only slightly younger, but still seventeen years old.
"Um, I don't need to. I already have a fiancé," Ye Mufan said shyly.
"What? You have a fiancé? When? How come I didn't know?" Compared to Xiao Siyue's surprise, Gu Xinglan was stunned.
The two of them grew up together and were often together, so they had no idea that Ye Mufan actually had a fiancé.
"I didn't know that before, until my mother mentioned it a few days ago," Ye Mufan quickly explained.
"Have you met your fiancé yet? When was it? Could it have been an arranged marriage since you were born?" Xiao Siyue asked suspiciously.
"Yue'er, how did you know?" Ye Mufan was surprised that Xiao Siyue had guessed it.
"It really was an arranged marriage before birth."
“Yes, my mother told me that he’s her cousin’s grandson, five years older than me. They arranged our marriage the year I was born, but so many years have passed and we’ve never met. My mother had almost forgotten about him. A while ago, we suddenly received a letter from them, and that’s when she remembered.” Ye Mufan said, her brows furrowing. Actually, she was quite uneasy when she found out, since she had never met him and didn’t know what kind of person he was.
So that's how it is. Xiao Siyue felt a little worried for Ye Mufan. This arranged marriage was too unreliable. Who knew what the child would be like when he grew up?
Madam Ye is so carefree; she can forget such a big thing.
"What did Auntie say? What did their letter mean? Is it urging you to fulfill your marriage agreement?"
"No, they said they want us to meet first, and he will come to our residence in a few days. If we get along well after meeting, we will get married; if we don't, we will break off the engagement and each marry someone else without interfering with each other."
"That's good, Mu Fan. You'd better keep your eyes open and look carefully when the time comes. Don't be shy or confused. This is a major life event like marriage," Gu Xinglan earnestly instructed.
"Xinglan is right. We need to check if this person has any character issues first. Your family should also do some research and be cautious."
"Yes, yes, I've noted it all down, don't worry." Ye Mufan smiled and took the arms of the two of them on either side: "Let's go, aren't you two still going to find a suitable husband? If you're late, someone else will have already reserved him."
"Haha, you're teasing us."