Chapter 349 - Chapter 349: Chapter 356: Mysterious Gift (2/2)
Su Wenyue had only ever attended the Lantern Festival in the County before, which was already bustling with excitement. Knowing that the prefecture city’s festival would be even livelier, she had been looking forward to it and readily agreed. She asked Han Yu to accompany her, and he readily assented.
Su Wenyue left home early in the evening and met up with Han Yu at the restaurant they had agreed to wait at for Ye Xinxin. Soon enough, Ye Xinxin and Shangguan Wuyou arrived together.
Ye Xinxin was visibly excited, immediately taking hold of Su Wenyue’s hand, “Sister Yue, this year’s Lantern Festival is so lively, even more than before. In the center of the street, they’ve set up an arena for a lantern riddle competition, and the first prize is a mysterious gift. Let’s hurry over, or we won’t get a good spot. And my husband, he’s the best at lantern riddles—he might even win that mysterious gift for us.”
Shangguan Wuyou looked at his overly enthusiastic wife somewhat helplessly. It was good that she had confidence in him, but such blind assurance put him under a lot of pressure.
“Xinxin, remember that there are always more talented people out there, and my literary skills are just average. Don’t boast too much; if I don’t win, it would be embarrassing.” Shangguan Wuyou took the opportunity to caution Ye Xinxin, saying it was okay in front of Han Yu and his wife, but if she made such assertions in front of everyone, they might think he was arrogant.
“Husband, don’t bolster someone else’s morale while dampening your own pride. I have confidence in you. I’ve already spread the word; you must live up to it and win first place for me. Otherwise, I’ll be shamed in front of others.”
Saying this, Ye Xinxin led Su Wenyue toward the street center, with Han Yu and Shangguan Wuyou quickly following, carefully guarding their wives among the crowded street. Each took hold of his wife’s hand, ensuring they wouldn’t get separated.
The Lantern Festival brought together all sorts of people, and among them were swindlers and thieves, and most detestably, kidnappers who targeted beautiful women and children. Their wives were exceptionally beautiful, so they had to be vigilant.
“It’s so crowded here, and what a lively atmosphere, Husband! The Lantern Festival in the prefecture city is much more exciting than in the County.” Su Wenyue said cheerfully, protected by Han Yu at the front, urging him to catch up with Shangguan Wuyou and Ye Xinxin.
Seeing his overly excited wife, Han Yu couldn’t help but feel indulgent and doting. It was rare for his wife to be this happy, like a joyous child. He carefully shielded her as they followed closely behind Shangguan Wuyou and Ye Xinxin, and finally made it to the platform.
Shangguan Wuyou was well-known for his talents and status. Thanks to him, the crowd parted to make way for Young Master Wuyou, and Han Yu, who had been squeezed by the crowd, could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
“Sister Yue, come over here. We’re a team,” Ye Xinxin called out to Su Wenyue excitedly. The rules of the arena were that teams consisted of four people, and their group happened to be the perfect number. The only one able to make a difference was Shangguan Wuyou, as Ye Xinxin and Han Yu weren’t particularly skilled at guessing lantern riddles, while Su Wenyue was passable at best.
Meanwhile, just behind the arena, someone noticed Su Wenyue’s group arriving and immediately sent word to report it.
Both Shangguan Wuyou and Han Yu, being skilled in martial arts, had heightened senses and instantly felt someone watching them from the shadows. The two men exchanged a glance,