The Flirtatious Prince and His Savage Concubine

Chapter 204 Another Dragon Boat Festival

Nan Wangyu was distressed for a long time because Lu Lingxi was avoiding him. He tried to find a topic to talk about, but it was quickly ended by Lu Lingxi's words.

Time soon came to the Dragon Boat Festival, which was the day when she and Lingxi met officially for the first time, and also the day when she saved herself. Nan Wangyu was on leave, and made an appointment with Lu Lingxi to watch the dragon boat race early in the morning.

Lu Lingxi wanted to refuse, but Nan Wangyu silenced her with the classic four-word mantra "It's a big holiday!" Besides, she had been stuck in the Prince's Mansion for more than ten days and was very bored. Going out for fun was just what she wanted.

This time, Lu Lingxi and Nan Wangyu occupied the top floor of the tower. The last time they came up, they were so busy getting rid of the King of Qi that they didn't have time to appreciate the beautiful scenery.

This time, Lu Lingxi climbed to the top of this towering building that reaches the sky. She stood quietly beside the fence, her figure graceful, as noble and elegant as a blooming lotus. The breeze blew gently, and her silky hair fluttered in the wind, like black waterfalls flowing in the air.

At this moment, Lu Lingxi's eyes were fixed firmly on the distance, without any deviation or distraction. On the river in the distance, fleets of ships were neatly arranged, like warriors about to go to war, majestic and ready to go. Each ship hoisted a huge sail high, as if to show people their determination to move forward.

Looking closer, people are bustling and jostle. People's laughter and joy are interweaving into a lively ocean. In the streets and alleys, vendors are shouting their wares, and all kinds of sounds are mixed together to form a symphony full of life. Men and women, young and old, everyone's face is filled with joy and vitality, showing a prosperous scene full of vitality and vigor.

Looking at this scene, Lu Lingxi couldn't help but smile.

Nan Wangyu also said happily: "Lingxi, you finally smiled. I saw you were always unhappy these days. I thought you were used to freedom, and maybe you would feel better if you came out to relax."

Lu Lingxi turned his head and saw Nan Wangyu next to him smiling at him, but the smile was a little forced. He thought that he had felt his emotions in the past few days and thought it was because of the kiss. I have been avoiding him recently. Did it hurt his heart? And even though I ignored him so much, he didn't leave in anger and spend the night with another woman. Does it mean that he actually has me in his heart? Should I not treat him like this?

After struggling for a while, Lu Lingxi felt that it was impolite to turn his face away from someone who was so kind to him. So he smiled and said, "Well, thank you. I feel much better now. I just read a sad book a few days ago and felt a little depressed. I will read some funny and interesting books in a few days and I will feel better. You don't have to care so much."

This was the most words Lingxi had said to him in the past ten days. Nan Wangyu knew that since Lu Lingxi was willing to explain to him, it meant that the matter was over. She had always been straightforward, and her emotions came and went quickly.

So he immediately expressed his loyalty and said, "As long as it's related to you, I can't help but care about the smallest things. I just want you to be happy all the time."

Lu Lingxi believed that Nan Wangyu was just being glib and ignored him as usual. He turned back to the fleet and asked, "Which team do you think will win today?"

Nan Wangyu's face was calm: "It should be Zhenbaozhai. After all, their fleet is the only one that specifically provides for the crew and trains them every day. The rest are temporarily formed."

Lu Lingxi shook his head: "I don't think so. What if the other teams are united and work together well? Maybe they can also win by surprise?"

Nan Wangyu became interested: "Oh! Which team do you think Lingxi will win?"

Lu Lingxi glanced at the fleet on the river below and replied, "I can't tell. Let's go to Jingtingxuan. Their food is pretty good."

Just as he finished speaking, he heard a commotion at the stairs. The young guard said sternly, "You can't go up there. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the Crown Princess are enjoying the view up there. No one else is allowed in."

Then a slightly shrill voice sounded: "Open your dog eyes and see clearly who I am? Are you sure I can't go up either?"

Lu Lingxi felt that the voice sounded familiar, but he couldn't remember who it was. Nan Wangyu loudly ordered the guards, "Let the King of Qi come up."

Lu Lingxi moved closer and asked Nan Wangyu in a low voice: "Has his voice changed? He's in his twenties and already a father, but his voice is still changing. This is unscientific."

Nan Wangyu smiled but said nothing.

Nan Jingye downstairs had already pushed aside the guards and went straight upstairs, followed by Princess Qi Gu Ying'er.

Nan Jingye saw Nan Wangyu and Lu Lingxi standing close to each other, and waved his folding fan and said, "My royal brother and his wife are really in a good mood. In previous years, didn't my royal brother like to join in the fun? Why did you come here today without informing me? I can help you make arrangements in advance so that you don't have to sit without a place."

Nan Jingye said a lot of sour words with an indignant look on his face, as if he was complaining that Nan Wangyu had occupied his territory. Gu Ying'er, who was behind him, behaved completely differently from him. She stepped forward respectfully and honestly, bowed slightly to Nan Wangyu and Lu Lingxi in front of her, and said softly: "I greet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince! Greetings, Princess!" Although her expression and tone did not clearly show how sincere she was, compared to Nan Jingye's rude behavior, her behavior at least showed that she understood basic etiquette. Seeing this, Lu Lingxi just smiled faintly and nodded, and simply returned the greeting to show her response.

Not long after Nan Jingye and Gu Ying'er came up, someone brought up two chairs and placed them next to the fence. Nan Jingye ordered the person who was carrying the chairs, "Go and bring two more chairs for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess."

After the visitor left, Nan Jingye sat down first, not caring that Nan Wangyu and Lu Lingxi didn't have a chair yet. Gu Ying'er stood aside, not knowing whether to stand or sit. Then she suddenly had an idea and made way for him, saying, "Your Highness, please take a seat first!"

Nan Jingye was very dissatisfied with Gu Ying'er's attitude towards Nan Wangyu. He looked up and glared at her, but didn't say much.

Since Nan Jingye had sat down, Nan Wangyu did not refuse and sat down too.

Nan Jingye narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze slowly falling on the sparkling river in front of him. Although there was a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, it seemed to be just on the surface, not reaching the bottom of his deep eyes. He turned his head nonchalantly and said softly to Nan Wangyu beside him: "Brother, you see this scene is so lively, why don't you and I join in the fun?"

As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed at the neatly arranged fleet on the river bank. He then continued, "Brother, do you want to make a bet with me and guess which fleet will win today's race?"