Travel through Teyvat and spend your life with Linghua

Chapter 35: Going to the Festival and Seeking Fun

"Linghua" an old voice came from the inner room.

Everyone in the hall could recognize that this was the voice of the old mistress Shenli Huadai, and they did not dare to delay and quickly headed to the innermost room.

After pushing the door open, Linghua was the first to rush in and throw herself beside Kamisato Kayo.

"Mother, what happened?"

Kamisato Kayo caressed Linghua's little head with loving eyes and said gently, "Linghua, you and I are really alike in every way. When I first married into the Kamisato family, I was like you, thinking that as the mistress of the Kamisato family, every action represented the Kamisato family. Therefore, I have been suppressing my nature and left myself with many regrets, which I still can't let go of. But you are different. As Xinyang just said, you often show up in front of the people of Inazuma and have long been familiar with the elders and villagers of Inazuma. The identity of the eldest daughter of the Kamisato family is certainly important, but it should not be a constraint for you. You must believe in your own abilities and charm, and don't care too much about the opinions of others. Go to the festival, feel the excitement and joy, and relax yourself."

Linghua was very conflicted, but when she looked at her mother's kind face, a hint of hesitation appeared in her eyes.

As if seeing through her thoughts, Kamisato Kayo reached out and gently placed her hand on Linghua's lips, interrupting her. "Just think of it as a way to resolve the regrets in my heart for my mother. Go to the festival and tell me about it when you come back, okay?" There was a hint of pleading in Kamisato Kayo's voice that Linghua couldn't refuse.

Linghua's heart was filled with conflict, a mixture of obedience to her mother and fear of the unknown. She knew her mother was doing this for her own good, wanting her to let go of her burdens and enjoy life. But she also worried that she would embarrass herself at the festival or do something unbecoming of her status.

Finally, Linghua made up her mind. She held her mother's hand tightly and said firmly, "Okay, Mother, I will go to the festival." A hint of relief flashed in Kamisato Kayo's eyes. She gently patted Linghua's hand and said, "Good girl, I believe you will have a wonderful experience."

After saying that, Kamisato Kayo looked at Xinyang and said, "Xiaoyang, you go with Linghua. Be careful on the road."

"I couldn't ask for more. Don't worry, Mom. I will definitely take Linghua out for some fun."

After leaving Kamisato Kayo's room, Xinyang asked Thomas for money, as he needed enough money to take Ayaka to the festival.

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Arriving at Ganjin Island, Linghua became visibly nervous. Seeing this, Xinyang quickly comforted her: "Relax, it's okay. Just like when we were patrolling Inazuma Castle before, Mom always told us not to care too much about what others think."

Linghua took a few deep breaths and gradually calmed down. "Yes, I can do it."

It was indeed very lively inside Ganjin Island, with all kinds of stalls and bustling crowds, which was overwhelming.

"You are Princess Egret!" Someone shouted, and the voice caused a commotion in the crowd.

Instantly, everyone's gaze turned towards her, as if a spotlight had fallen on Linghua. She couldn't help but panic, her heartbeat quickening, her hands unconsciously clenching, her already tense nerves intensifying.

"Why is Princess Bai Lu here?" a question rang out from the crowd, tinged with surprise and curiosity. Linghua's face flushed slightly, feeling the gazes of the crowd, and she felt a surge of shyness and unease. She silently prayed that her presence wouldn't cause any trouble.

"Is there anything the company's executive officer can do?" another voice sounded, a mixture of respect and concern. People consciously made way.

Seeing this, Xin Yang explained, "Everyone has misunderstood. My parents are businessmen and have some cooperation with the community. It just so happened that it was a festival, so I asked Miss Linghua to take me out for a stroll. I don't have any work."

Linghua nodded and said, "Yes, I am here just for fun. Please don't misunderstand me. Just ignore us."

Upon hearing this, everyone came forward enthusiastically to show the two the fun places in the festival. Some people also thanked the shrine director for everything he had done for Inazuma. After a while of greetings, the whole place quieted down.

Amidst the chatter of the crowd, Linghua gradually let go of the burden in her heart, and she began to have fun in the festival like an ordinary girl.

The two of them first came to a vendor selling masks. When the owner saw Linghua appear in front of his stall, his face immediately lit up with joy, and he greeted her warmly, "Princess Bai Lu, you are such a great honor to have your presence at my stall!"

Linghua smiled and waved her hand, saying softly, "Don't call me 'Princess Egret' anymore, it sounds a bit strange." There was a hint of intimacy in her tone, as if she was talking to an old friend.

The boss nodded quickly, his tone filled with gratitude, and said, "Well, you're right. We ordinary people have received a lot of care from the community. Calling you princess is far from enough to express our gratitude. Let me give you these two masks as a small token of my appreciation."

As the boss spoke, he picked up two exquisite masks and handed them to Linghua and Xinyang. The patterns on the masks were exquisitely detailed and lifelike, as if they had their own souls.

Linghua carefully accepted the mask, her eyes sparkling with surprise. She felt the sincerity and kindness of her boss. Although this gift was small, it contained a heavy bond of friendship.

She gently stroked the mask, as if she could feel the boss's intentions. At this moment, the distance between her and the boss was shortened. She was no longer a high-ranking princess, but an ordinary girl, sharing the joy and warmth with the people. This must be one of the reasons why her mother asked her to come.

"Boss, I appreciate your kindness, but I still have to pay you."

Xin Yang reached out to pay when he heard that. The boss got anxious and said, "No, I said we're giving it to you guys, so it's a gift. You've helped us so much, how can we charge you for just two masks?"

Xinyang stuffed Mora into the boss's hands and said, "Hey, boss, even brothers have to settle accounts clearly. It's only natural to pay for things you buy. Just keep it." After saying that, without waiting for the boss's reaction, he took Linghua's hand and squeezed into the noisy crowd.

Seeing Xinyang perform the movements smoothly, Linghua couldn't help but wonder, "Do you do this often? I feel like you're very good at handling this kind of situation."

Xinyang thought for a moment and said, "That's about right. This kind of thing happens all the time in my hometown. I learn it the more I see it. Let me help you put on the mask."

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