20 Fighting Over a Peach Lantern (1/2)

Stars shone brightly against the clear night sky. A row of willow trees stood beside the river slowly swayed back and forth with the wind. The market streets were filled with villagers out and about. Laughter filled the air. Colorful lanterns seemed to hang from every nook and cranny, brightly lighting the marketplace.

Next to the willow trees, there was a noodle stall set up. In a corner table, Li Wei slowly sipped the cup of tea in her hands.

Then, she leaned back and stared at the beautiful scene above her. Li Wei slowly brought up her right hand midair. In the night sky, she wrote Khan Bojing's name on the stars.

A smile spread on Li Wei's face. Even if he didn't remember her, she would still remember him. Even if he didn't love her, she would still love him. She wasn't going to give up easily.

Her heart became resolute on this thought as she walked towards the crowd. The night was warm and the market was filled with lit up stalls selling all sorts of goods. Her eyes wandered from one item to another until they landed on a peach shaped lantern. The lantern was light pink with two green leaves at the handle. She kept staring for a couple seconds. Was the peach lantern annoying or cute?

Just as her fingers touched the peach lantern, another pair of slender small hands grabbed the lantern away. A young woman stood across from Li Wei, dressed in an expensive looking blue dress with delicate yellow floral embroideries. The woman smiled and her eyes shone brightly as she twirled the peach lantern in her hands.

”Sir, I want this lantern.” Her voice was melodious and sweet when she spoke.

Li Wei saw the happiness in the woman's face and decided to not make a big deal out of it. Besides, the peach lantern reminded her of Khan Bojing and she didn't want to think of him right now. She walked over to the next stall full of jewelries.

”You're leaving just like that?”

”Excuse me?” Li Wei glanced at the woman who just bought the peach lantern. This time, she studied the person carefully. This woman was indeed a familiar face. She was the eldest daughter of the Mo family, Mo Shufen. From a young age, Mo Shufen was rarely out and usually stayed within her family's residence. Li Wei remembered that she had encountered Mo Shufen multiple times before in her previous life, but there were no memorable moments. Mo Shufen was certainly a beauty and her strong background was impressive.

Mo Shufen smirked, her innocent red lips that seemed attractive before turned malicious. ”You're not the type of woman to be stepped on easily, are you?”