Traveling to the ancient harem

After a nap, Hongger held Huang Ye's hand, followed by Hongyu and his servant Qingyu, and behind them were the two bodyguards chosen by the old lady. The group went straight to Willow Street. As Willow Street was only one street away from the Huang Mansion, the mansion did not send a carriage. It was good for children to walk more.

Unlike other streets, Willow Street is more like a modern commercial street. The street is very lively. There are stalls selling herbs, antiques, handicrafts, and people carrying all kinds of food. There are all kinds of things. Maybe it's because it's afternoon, there are not as many people as in the morning, but there are still many people coming and going. Huang Ye walked and stopped along the way. If she saw something that looked delicious, she would buy some to try. If she liked some small things, she would also buy some. Hong Ge'er was anxious and kept pulling her: "Sister, the shadow play has started now. If it's too late, everyone will leave." Huang Ye thought about it and it was true. Today was specifically for watching the play. She could go shopping at any time.

The group walked to a house that looked relatively large. There was a person collecting money at the door. Several people paid and went in. The house was dark and there were many people sitting inside. They found a few empty stools and sat down. They saw a small stage not far in front of them. The lights on the stage were on. The sound of stringed instruments came from the back. The shadow play was flying up and down, telling the story of a general fighting on the battlefield. Hong Ge'er loved this theme and kept cheering. Huang Ye felt it was magical because it was his first time to see it, and he also watched it with great interest.

After watching a play, they came out to see that it was still a little early, so they continued to walk on the street. Huang Ye bought a bunch of candied haws from the vendors, and everyone around her got a share. She also bought a lot of small things. She was very interested in some street performers, jugglers, and magicians, so she asked Hongyu to throw more copper coins. There was also a father and son who performed a stone-breaking performance, so she asked Hongyu to throw a piece of silver, which made the father and son thank her repeatedly. It is not easy for artists to survive these days, and Huang Ye is doing her best to help them, but it is only temporary.

It was getting late, and Hong Ge'er led everyone on their way home. Suddenly, there was a commotion at the fork in the road ahead. Huang Ye, who wanted to join in the fun, immediately ran over with her short legs. Hong Ge'er was afraid of getting into trouble, so she ran with her. Huang Ye, relying on her small stature, quickly got to the innermost part and saw the door of a bun shop. The shop assistant was holding a thin bamboo stick and beating a little beggar who was sitting on the ground, cursing: "I told you to steal, I told you to steal buns, I'll beat you to death next time you steal." The people watching the fun nearby accused the shop assistant, "It's just a bun, just chase him away." "That's right, why do you beat him so hard?" Everyone just said, but no one stepped forward to stop him. The shop assistant complained: "You don't know, this little beggar has been stealing buns from time to time these days. He is very agile and can steal the buns in the blink of an eye. It's okay for the first few times, but who can stand him stealing like this all the time?"

Huang Ye squatted down and looked at the little beggar sitting on the ground with his arms protecting his head. His hair was disheveled, and his skinny arms were covered with red marks from being beaten by bamboo sticks. Because he was lowering his head, his face could not be seen, so it was impossible to tell whether he was a man or a woman, but he was clearly still chewing the bun he had just stolen. Huang Ye suddenly felt very sad. This was the first time she had faced the lowest class of this dynasty since she came here. This little beggar aroused the softest feeling in her heart.

Huang Ye stood up: "Don't hit him. He took so many buns from you these days. I will pay the bill for him." Huang Ye told Hongyu and the waiter to pay the bill, then squatted down and looked at the little beggar: "Don't be afraid, he won't beat you again. Do you still want to eat buns? I'll let Hongyu buy them for you." The little beggar didn't look up or speak, but his body was trembling slightly.

"Miss, you are kind-hearted." The waiter looked at the pretty girl with gratitude, and took the copper coin handed over by Hongyu with a smile. The girl was dressed up and looked rich or noble. He thought that the stolen buns were stolen, but he didn't expect to receive money. Hong Ge'er was used to all this. He often ran outside and encountered a few such things every day. However, he also supported his sister's meddling in this matter. After all, his sister was right in everything she did.