Half an hour later, Madam Song and the others were already in the carriage heading back to the city!
Over an hour later, the carriage entered the Imperial City.
Red lanterns hung along both sides of the streets in the Imperial City, and festive decorations adorned every corner!
Only when she saw those familiar surroundings did Madam Song finally feel at ease.
Hawkers' cries and calls filled the streets, making them exceptionally lively!
Song Yaoyao could no longer sit still and said to Madam Song:
"Mother, I want to get out here and have a look around!"
Now that they were in the Imperial City, Madam Song felt much more reassured. After asking and learning that Song Qingling wanted to go too, she agreed.
Madam Song repeatedly reminded Song Qingyu and Song Qinghui:
"The streets are crowded today. You must stay right behind your sisters and keep them safe. Understood?"
"Understood, Mother."
Madam Song gave them a few more reminders before leaving.
As soon as Madam Song left, Song Qingyu and Song Qinghui took the guards and followed the two girls, never straying even a step from them.
The lantern festival would be held that evening. Song Yaoyao and the others were wondering where to go when they noticed quite a few people heading in the same direction.
Song Yaoyao: *[Guagua, where are all these people rushing off to?*
*Has something big happened in the Capital that I don't know about?]*
Guagua: [They're all going to the Water Sleeve Residence.
You've probably heard of the Water Sleeve Residence, Host. It's that famous opera theater in the Capital.
They've set up a stage outside the theater these past few days, inviting everyone to watch for free. The famous performer Qiu Shangyun is singing for three days straight.
Normally, tickets to Qiu