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Chapter 195 Crossing the Lake Without a Boat
On the way, the two children were very curious about the surrounding scenery. From time to time, they opened the curtain of the carriage and looked out.

I have rarely seen such natural scenery in the city.

Not to mention the children, even Ye Zhiyu himself felt that he was in a good mood along the way. He was used to seeing intrigues and deceptions about royal power and wealth, so he had to see some unpolished scenery.

"According to me, it's good to go out for a stroll. You're quite busy on weekdays, and it's rare to take the children out to relax." Hua Niang smiled in her eyes and touched Xiao Feng Tuan's head lovingly.

Speaking of which, that is indeed the case.Ye Zhiyu couldn't help but reflect on himself, feeling a little apologetic in his heart, and squeezed Xiao Jiu's hand apologetically.

Xiao Jiu raised his eyes and stared at Ye Zhiyu, his childish face showed determination, as if an old god was here, "It's okay, Mom, Xiao Jiu doesn't feel bored."

Xiaojiu's eyes were sparkling, making him look like someone in a daze, and Ye Zhiyu was a little distracted.

Soon, Xiao Tuanzi came over, shook Ye Zhiyu's clothes, and said in a sweet voice: "Xiao Tuanzi doesn't think that just being with my mother is the best happiness in the world. "

When Ye Zhiyu heard this, he smiled and shook his head. He raised his hand and tapped Xiaotuanzi's eyebrows. How could she have such two good children?
Even the flower girl couldn't help but feel envious from the bottom of her heart and laughed along with her.

The carriage staggered and finally reached the lake.It was raining lightly on the road, and Ye Zhiyu was worried that it would delay the trip.

But after all, the sky was beautiful, and by the time we got off the bus, the rain had passed and the sky was clear.

Under the bright sunshine, the lake water is sparkling, the waves are gorgeous and beautiful.

And because it had just rained, under the curtain of rain that had not yet dispersed, the mountains around the lake were confused, and if they were there or not, they looked very strange.

"I don't know if it's my imagination, but I always feel that people standing here are lighter." Hua Niang opened her arms, with a rare relaxed expression on her face, and breathed in the air greedily.

Ye Zhiyu smiled and said, "It's not an illusion."

This kind of fresh air with a bit of earthy smell is better to breathe into the human body than the stale air outside.

"Mother, where is the boat?" Xiaotuanzi's eyes were searching the lake in confusion, and he grabbed the corner of Ye Zhiyu's clothes and shook it.

Following Xiaotuanzi's gaze, Ye Zhiyu looked into the lake.

The lake is open and gentle, and you can't see the edge at a glance, but there is no shadow of the boat.

Logically speaking, such a huge thing should be very eye-catching.

"Could it be that Princess Qingxiang is really making fun of us?" Hua Niang frowned, with a hint of disapproval in her eyes.

Ye Zhiyu was not in a hurry to answer this question. Her intuition told her that Wen Baoshu would not do such boring things.

Going to all the trouble to call yourself here just to waste your time?
Even if it was necessary to use a stumbling block, it would have to wait until she got on the painting boat.

Just as he was lost in thought, a voice sounded, interrupting Ye Zhiyu's thoughts.

"May I ask who you are, Miss Wang?"

A man dressed as a servant came out of nowhere and stood respectfully in front of Ye Zhiyu.

Ye Zhiyu came back to his senses and responded, "Exactly."

The man readily explained his purpose.

"The little man was arranged by Princess Qingxiang to wait here. All the boats have already sailed to the center of the lake. You are all late."

When the man said this, he pointed in a certain direction.

Ye Zhiyu had extraordinary eyesight, and as he looked along, he could vaguely see the shadows of several painted boats. "Are there any ships nearby?" Hua Niang held a dumpling in one hand and the three of them looked at the man and asked.

Staring at the eager eyes of the two little dumplings, the man dressed as a servant shook his head and said: "Originally, the princess arranged a small number of boats to help the nobles cross the lake, but Miss Wang, you came too late. Now. All the ships are on their way and have not returned yet.”

"When will you return?" Ye Zhiyu asked with a frown.

The boy said: "There are not many boatmen here. After sending the nobles to the middle of the lake, they will not be in a hurry to come back. Instead, they will stay until the boat painting festival is over and then bring the nobles back."

Ye Zhiyu nodded, indicating that he already knew, and gave the boy some money to pass the message. The man didn't accept it at first, but after some excuses, he took the money and left happily.

Before leaving, the boy revealed a piece of news.If you keep walking along this road, if you are lucky, there may be a boatman who has not yet sailed.

After watching the boy leave, Hua Niang stepped forward and stood side by side with Ye Zhiyu, with worry in her eyes, "Then what should we do now?"

Not only the flower girl, but also the two dumplings were staring at the mother, waiting for her decision.

People have already come here, and the two darlings want to go, so they might as well try their luck.If you are really unlucky and can't find Zhouzi, it's not too late to leave then, and it's not that regretful. At least you tried hard.

"Let's go and ask along the way. There will always be boatmen sailing."

Ye Zhiyu was free and easy, and he made a decision so readily that Hua Niang didn't have any objections.

The two little dumplings raised their arms happily and cheered, "Long live my mother!"

Ye Zhiyu and Hua Niang continued walking holding a small dumpling in their hands.

I don’t know how long they have been walking, but both adults are already thirsty, let alone the two children.

Only then did a few people see a somewhat dilapidated boat and an old man dressed as a boatman on the shore, which made everyone overjoyed.

The flower lady took the initiative to negotiate and asked: "Old man? Can we still sail? I want to participate in the Boat Festival in the middle of the lake. I wonder if I can rent your boat?"

The old man was already old, his hair and beard were all white. He was wearing a bamboo hat and a raincoat, only revealing a pair of shrewd eyes.

When the old man heard this, he smiled knowingly, glanced sideways at Hua Niang, and then said, "Isn't this young lady a foreigner?"

Hua Niang didn't know why, but she nodded anyway. She was indeed not from the capital.

The old man showed a knowing expression and explained patiently, "This Boat Festival happens once a year. No matter whether they are dignitaries or ordinary people, no matter far or near, they always come to enjoy the lake during this season."

"Therefore, most ships have been booked early, and I am no exception. It's not that I don't have an employer, it's just that the employer hasn't arrived yet."

"Aweng, since the person you are waiting for now and in the future, I'm afraid he won't come. Why don't you ferry us over first?"

Perhaps she was afraid that the boatman would not agree, so the flower lady stretched out three fingers and offered a high price.

"I am willing to pay you three times the boat price, as long as you take us there. There is no need to wait for us in the middle of the lake. If you feel bad about it, just send us over and you can return to the shore to wait for your employer."

After saying that, Hua Niang added, "Just think of it as doing something good."

The old man chuckled and shook his head, rejecting Hua Niang's request.

"It is a matter of loyalty to someone who has been entrusted by someone. Since I have received the money, I have to wait here. Little girl, you don't have to waste your breath."

(End of this chapter)