Chapter 254 - Crescent Lake (1/2)

Lin Jian scowled all the way till their next destination, however, it didn't dampen the spirit of the other three. They knew that he would only throw a tantrum for a little while. Who told him to talk a bunch of nonsense before?

They saw a lake from afar and Yao Ying knew that this was the place that Xiao Fang had talked about before. It was called Yue Ya Quan, which meaning was Crescent Lake. It could be considered as a natural wonder of the Han Kingdom. Just as its name implied, the lake appeared like a crescent moon and with its crystal clear water, resembled a turquoise or pearl inlaid in the vast desert. Some said it reminded them of the eye of a beautiful woman, lucid, beautiful and amorous. Others said it looked like the mysterious, gentle and seductive lips of a pretty woman, or a slice of a lush, sweet and crystal cantaloupe.

When they saw the place, they were in awe... The golden sand hill and the blue lake cast a beautiful contrast in a harmonious existence. The scenery was beyond beautiful.

Yao Ying asked to Xiao Fang in a whisper, ”Can we stay there?” He knew that such a beautiful place usually was reserved only for the royalties. How could they could get in as mere passerby?

Xiao Fang laughed. ”Of course, we can.”

”How?” Yao Ying asked while furrowing his eyebrows.

”I have the special pass... My father is the Left Prime Minister, remember? He made a great contribution once and he was given the special privilege to enjoy this oase for him and his family. All of you are part of my entourage, so it should be fine,” Xiao Fang answered confidently.

Knowing that, Yao Ying sighed in relief. They didn't bother to whisper, after all, it wasn't a secret that they were going to stay there. They were admiring the view... there were thick reeds swaying gracefully in the breeze at the southern bank of the lake; as well as a group of elegant pavilions and temples dominating the skyline. All of those seemed so surreal and magical...

Xiao Fang explained to them that there were variable scenes of the lake from early sunrise to sunset; such as the soft glow of sunrise and the smooth mirror image at dusk. It was during the latter time that the lake reflected the rosy clouds and golden dunes of the surrounding. In the evening, blue neon light encircled the lake resembling the moon on the ground.

They really wanted to stay there and enjoyed the view to their heart content.

Yao Ling asked Xiao Fang, ”Have you heard any news from your father? About what's happening in the capital?”

Xiao Fang shook her head. ”Father would only give me news when something isn't right there... So, I don't think that something major happens at the moment. However, the news about Han Xiang's death will soon reach the capital...”

Yao Ling nodded in understanding. Then, she asked hesitantly to the others, ”Can we stay a few days here?” She looked at the place longingly. They wouldn't be able to find such breathtaking view back at Shu Kingdom and she wanted to explore this place to her heart content.

Yao Ying quickly nodded. ”Of course... Don't you remember that we should treat this trip as a honeymoon trip too?”

Yao Ling nodded happily.

Lin Jian and Xiao Fang relented, besides, they weren't really in a hurry. Without the chaos from Han Xiang's death, Xiao Fang's arrival would be too conspicuous. They didn't forget how the Han Emperor wanted to use Xiao Fang as a scapegoat by helping Han Xiang run away. They wanted to use the chaos to blend in and go inside the Han Capital.