Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 331: Lantern Riddle Conference (1)_1

Chapter 331: Chapter 331: Lantern Riddle Conference (1)_1

"Big Brother Huo!"

Cai Wei cried out in surprise and delight.

Under the dim light, Huo Yuan, dressed in a white mink coat with a green lotus pattern, walked slowly towards them with a warm and charming smile. As he moved, the jade pendant hanging from his waist gently clashed against a scented ball, emitting a sweet, crisp sound.

At this moment, Huo Yuan was calm and composed on the outside, but inside, his heart was churning like a turbulent storm.

Finally, he saw her again. After days apart, he finally understood the phrase "a day apart feels like ages" and the deep longing etched in one’s heart. The feeling of restlessness where he would lose his appetite and couldn’t sleep— he experienced all of them deeply!

Henceforth, when he heard she had left Qingyun Town and learned that her family had traveled to the Capital, he decisively left Bianzhou and headed straight for the Capital in haste.

When he passed by Lin’an, he suddenly thought that the children of Mu Family were numerous and of lively ages - they would surely be attracted by any bustling event.

Therefore, he specifically instructed the local magistrate in Lin’an to make this year’s lantern festival more lively. He, himself, decided to stay and wait for her.

As expected, the heavens did not disappoint those who wait earnestly. Finally, he found her.

Step by step, he approached, doing his utmost to maintain his elegant demeanor, concealing his excitement from others.

"Wow! Whose Kunlun Slave is that? She looks quite familiar."

His unique and melodious voice rang out, seemingly in high spirits. As he stood in front of Cai Wei, he teased her playfully with a smile.

Cai Wei, touching the Kunlun Slave mask on her head, also joined in the laughter.

Amid their conversation, Huo Yuan turned to Lady Du, showing humble respect as he greeted her with a bow.

"Greetings to Madam Mu. I pay my respects!"

Lady Du hurriedly returned the gesture, saying, "You’re too kind, Young Master Huo. I haven’t had the chance to thank you for your New Year’s gift. Instead, I receive your gracious greeting, it truly makes me nervous. I extend my gratitude here and now!"

Lady Du was sincerely grateful to Huo Yuan. If it wasn’t for the century-old ginseng he gifted, who knows what would have happened to her husband!

Huo Yuan responded with a clear and cheerful laugh, "It’s just a small token. It’s embarrassing to be praised so highly by Madam."

Lady Du hurriedly replied, "Young Master Huo is too modest. Your generous gift can hardly be called a trifle. To be frank, my husband was injured a few days ago and it was thanks to the ginseng you gave us that he was able to recover so quickly."

"Oh? That happened?"

The smile on Huo Yuan’s face faded slightly. Turning to Cai Wei, he asked, "What happened? How did your father get injured? Is he better now? If he hasn’t fully recovered, I know a reputable doctor in Lin’an Prefecture. Can I ask him to examine your father?"

Cai Wei laughed and said, "Thank you for your concern, Big Brother Huo. My father has fully recovered now and is over there in the crowd, solving lantern riddles."

Hearing this, Huo Yuan glanced over and indeed saw Mu Zhongqing standing among the crowd, reciting something.

Then, he laughed and said, "No wonder Cai Wei is so good at solving lantern riddles. You’ve obviously inherited your father’s talent. You and your father will undoubtedly be the champions of the Lantern Riddle Conference today."

With his praise, Cai Wei felt a touch of embarrassment and replied with a slightly shy smile, "I just solved riddles that even a seven-year-old could. You’re making fun of me, Big Brother Huo!"

Huo Yuan chuckled elegantly, "Not at all. As far as I’m concerned, the two riddles that you solved were both quite difficult. It was because you are very intelligent that you were able to solve them so quickly. Like the riddle on this rabbit lantern, I can’t figure it out."

As he spoke, he looked at the rabbit lantern in Wu’er’s hand, immersed in his thoughts.