As the sky gradually darkened and lamps were lit one after another, the streets and alleys of the Capital began to bustle.
"Auntie, it's still early. Let's wander around a little longer~"
It was rare to have so much company, and Chu Lange had no desire to go home early.
Beside her, County Lady Baojin, who had remained silent, brightened once more.
"That's right! The Flower God Festival is almost here, and the Capital has been getting livelier these past few days. We can take advantage of the smaller crowds and get an early look at the festivities!"
"Then... let's go~"
Chu Youning rose with a smile.
[The Flower God Festival! I absolutely have to scout it out ahead of time and find a good spot with an unobstructed view!]
The Flower God Festival was one of the Capital's most popular summer events.
Women throughout the Capital, regardless of their station, could compete to display their talents and skills on the city's largest Grand Terrace. In the end, the people of the Capital would vote for their favorite Flower Goddess.
The woman who won the title of Flower Goddess would not only receive a Phoenix Hairpin personally bestowed by the Empress, but also become a model for the Capital's women over the following year. The reputation of her family's younger generation would rise along with hers, like boats lifted by a rising tide.
Thus, every year's Flower God Festival was extraordinarily lively.
Chu Youning walked several steps ahead with the other girls, then thought of Qing Qianxue and found an excuse to quietly fall back to the rear.
[Ugh, I'm numb. Embarrassing or not, I still have to look after him.]
Coming to Qing Qianxue's side, she looked at him and slowly spoke. "There are quite a few people outside