The Flirtatious Prince and His Savage Concubine

After running some distance away from the wild vegetable stall, the two slowed down.

They walked hand in hand slowly in the bustling market. The sun shone on them, reflecting two figures who were dependent on each other. The streets were lined with a wide variety of goods, and the vendors were shouting enthusiastically, filling the entire space with their voices.

Although they don't need to buy anything, just being in this bustling and bustling place and feeling the unique atmosphere is enough to make them feel particularly happy. The breeze gently brushes across their cheeks, bringing a hint of coolness and a faint smell of fireworks; people are shoulder to shoulder, with all kinds of vivid expressions on their faces, including laughter, serious bargaining, and the innocence of children chasing and playing.

All of this constitutes a picture full of life, and they are like the protagonists in the painting, leisurely enjoying the good time of this moment. Every step they take seems to be on the beat of happiness, accompanied by a brisk melody, moving towards the unknown.

When I walked to a spice shop, I heard a woman's voice coming from the second-floor window: "Auntie Wang, how many duck eggs did your family find yesterday?"

The windows on the next floor were also open. Aunt Wang replied, "There are only about ten of them. They are not more than the five or six young boys in your family. They must have touched more than mine."

Lu Lingxi raised his head slightly and looked up, only to see the two neighboring ladies standing by the second-floor window! One of them was holding a small wooden stick, gently moving the things drying on the drying mat; the other one had her hands on her hips, her face full of smiles, her mouth constantly opening and closing, chatting enthusiastically with the person next to her. The sunlight fell on them, as if coating them with a layer of light golden light, looking warm and harmonious.

The first lady who spoke said modestly, "Alas! The young boy is very wild and only cares about playing with himself. How can he touch seriously? I only have five or six more than yours."

Aunt Wang laughed and said, "Tsk~ I don't believe it. Why are you hiding it from me? Are you afraid that I will steal it from you?"

The two joked for a few more sentences, and Lu Lingxi asked Nan Wangyu: "What do they mean by touching the duck eggs?"

Nan Wangyu leaned forward slightly, with a gentle and patient smile on his face, and slowly explained: "One night before Xiaoman, people would go to the river to touch duck eggs, and there were a lot of people participating. It is said that the duck eggs touched can not only be dried and made into fish bait, but also can cure diseases and disasters, and bless health and peace."

Lu Lingxi pouted and said dissatisfiedly: "Isn't that last night? Why didn't you tell me about such a fun thing? Why didn't you take me to play?"

Nan Wangyu held Lu Lingxi's hand and led her forward: "Are you sure it's fun to fight with so many people in the mud for a few duck eggs? Even if you go, you won't have any fun except making other people feel awkward."

Seeing that Lu Lingxi was still pouting and looked unhappy, Nan Wangyu coaxed helplessly: "Since you want to play, then go now. Look at the time. When you get to the river, it will be almost evening. There should be some duck eggs left by the river today. Some people who didn't have enough fun yesterday may go again tonight. It just so happens that you and I are traveling in casual clothes today, so we won't attract attention."

Lu Lingxi became happy instantly, and started running while pulling Nan Wangyu. He wished he could fly to the carriage and rush straight to the river.

When Lu Lingxi and Nan Wangyu slowly came to the river, night had already quietly fallen. The sky seemed to be covered by a huge black velvet cloth, with only the bright moon that was about to be full hanging high in the sky, like a bright lamp illuminating the earth. The moonlight poured down like mercury, coating everything around with a faint silver glow.

Looking up, although there are not many stars, each one is shining brightly and clearly, like a gem inlaid in the night sky, shining brightly. They are bright or dark, far or near, dotting the vast sky, forming a dreamlike star map.

The breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness. The wind gently caressed their faces, like a pair of gentle hands, making people feel extremely relaxed and happy. There was also a little breath of river water in the wind, fresh and moist, refreshing. Lu Lingxi closed his eyes and quietly felt this wonderful moment. The troubles in his heart seemed to gradually dissipate with the wind; Nan Wangyu raised his head slightly, staring at the starry sky, and felt peaceful.

When Lu Lingxi and Nan Wangyu got closer to the river, they found that there were indeed a few boys who were already groping in the shallow water of the river, each of them was determined and serious.

Lu Lingxi: "Where did the duck eggs come from by this river?"

Nan Wangyu: "It's from wild ducks and domestic ducks. They occasionally come here to graze and give birth."

As she got closer, Lu Lingxi smelled an indescribable smell, not so bad that it made her want to vomit, but not very pleasant either, probably a mixture of duck shit and duck feathers. She pinched her nose and instantly wanted to back out.

Nan Wangyu saw Lu Lingxi's hesitation and comforted him, "If you can't stand the smell, you don't have to go. Can we just relax by the river?"

Regardless of whether Lu Lingxi went down to the river or not, he would not go down himself. He hated the sticky feeling of being stuck in the mud. Moreover, the smell might not go away for several days.

Lu Lingxi was originally hesitating to go forward, but when someone advised her, she was happy to listen. She nodded and slowly walked forward with Nan Wangyu.

Lu Lingxi and Nan Wangyu walked slowly by the river. Suddenly, her eyes were attracted by a figure. It was a petite boy, whose height just reached Lu Lingxi's shoulders. He had a high ponytail on his head. The moonlight fell on the ponytail, bringing out a soft halo, adding a bit of agility and vitality to the boy. Lu Lingxi smiled and walked up to him, "Little friend, how many duck eggs did you touch today?"

The young man slowly raised his head, and saw a girl with a round baby face standing in front of him. The girl's face was as round and cute as a ripe apple, making people want to pinch it. However, at this time, the young man showed a trace of dissatisfaction on his face. He pouted and muttered: "Humph! I'm not a child. Let me tell you, I'm already eleven years old this year! Look at yourself, you are a few years older than me, and you actually need your father to accompany you here to touch the duck eggs. It's so embarrassing!"

After saying this, the boy deliberately turned his head away, as if he was very disdainful of the girl.