Chapter 2 The Twin Flowers

After leaving Xianyang Villa, Lou Xiyue counted the time and entered Huaijiang Mansion before the curfew.

But after entering the city, she learned that the curfew has been lifted in Huaijiang Mansion today.In addition, she also found that there were especially many people entering the city this time.

Lou Xiyue walked along the street, what he saw was a dazzling array of colorful lanterns.

The multicolored light reflects the colorful silk lanterns. These lanterns stretch along the long street like a long dragon.And at the end of the bustling street, there are towering lamp buildings one after another.

Above the radiant lantern building is the vast sky reflected by the moonlight.

The blooming fiery trees and silver flowers illuminate the boarding wheel and lamp tree formed by stacking countless lights.In the distance, the Kongming lanterns were blowing away in the wind, dots of fluorescent light flickered over the Huaijiang Mansion, and Lou Xiyue seemed to have entered the city that never sleeps.

She dazed for a moment, only to feel that the city is not only lively, but also beautiful.

Choosing to meet in such a busy city is indeed like hearing the sound of silence.

Lou Xiyue asked the people passing by, and only then did she know that today is the Lantern Festival in Huaijiang Mansion, that's why the market is so lively.

Lou Xiyue mixed into the crowd and walked in the brightly lit night market.Looking at the surrounding scenery, she thought to herself that the Lantern Festival in Huaijiang Mansion is really beautiful, and the colorful lights displayed on the streets and alleys are also very interesting.

Suddenly, the surrounding people made a noise: "Su Xing Bay has set off fireworks!"

The narrow streets were crowded with people, Lou Xiyue was forced to follow the crowd to the noisiest place.

The scattered pavilions and lofts on both sides receded behind, and the eyes suddenly opened up.

Lou Xiyue raised her eyes slightly, and saw that in the dark night scene, only the candlelight of the lotus lantern was shining on the surface of the sparkling river.

She walked onto the arch bridge, grand fireworks bloomed in the sky, and red golden sparks fell down.

At the same time, a woman's surprise cry came from not far away: "Miss, look quickly, what a beautiful firework!"

Lou Xiyue turned her head, and suddenly saw a woman in men's attire but smiling sweetly standing by the bridge.Her eyes are like stars, her eyes are like peach blossoms, the water in her eyes is shining, she is charming and beautiful.

Lou Xiyue was shocked suddenly, her eyes fixed on the woman in front of her.

Familiar faces, familiar facial features.She could see such a face in the mirror every day.

Who is this person?

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The moment the two looked at each other, time and space seemed to stand still.

Lou Xiyue stared at the other party silently. At the moment when she was dazed, she thought that there was a mirror in front of her.And when she looked at the other party, the woman in front of her was also looking at her.

Ban Xiyu was stunned for a moment, with surprise in her eyes.A thought flashed through her mind, but she was squeezed before she could think it through.

Immediately afterwards, a sharp cry came from the long street in the distance: "Catch the thief, catch the thief quickly!"

Everyone followed the sound and saw two figures running on the crowded road, one in front and one behind.Where the figure passed, most of the lantern stalls displayed on both sides were knocked down, and the people chasing behind shouted loudly:

"Don't let him run away, he's a flower picker!"

When the words fell, all the people were shocked.

Flower thief?
A flower picker unexpectedly appeared in Huaijiang Mansion!
Today is the Lantern Festival held every three years in Huaijiang Mansion. The people in the city are celebrating and cheering, the curfew has been lifted, and more than half of the girls' homes in the city have taken to the streets.

The flower pickers just appeared at this time, so there are so many women at the Lantern Festival, wouldn't they suffer?This thief has ulterior motives, you can imagine!

Thinking of this, the people parading in the streets felt the same hatred and helped catch the flower pickers.In an instant, the scene was chaotic.

The strong and strong men were busy chasing the flower pickers, while the unsuspecting traders, women and children had to push and avoid. The scolding and chasing voices intertwined, and the already chaotic market became even more chaotic in an instant.

At the same time, Qingshuang tugged on Ban Xiyu's sleeve nervously, and said, "Miss, there are thieves on the street, let's go back home as soon as possible."

"I..." Ban Xiyu's attention was diverted, and she was escorted off the bridge by Qingshuang.She seemed to have a feeling in her heart, and when she turned around, the sassy woman had disappeared.

Is it an illusion?

When Ban Xiyu and the others got off the bridge, the long street near the river bank was already noisy.The guards following them separated the crowd, but Ban Xiyu didn't want to go back so early.

Today was the first time she went out, and she hadn't had enough fun in the street for less than half an hour.

Ban Xiyu took a step towards the river bank: "Let's avoid it over there."

As soon as the voice fell, there was a panicked whisper from the side.Ban Xiyu looked up and saw that the woman with the child was pushed to the bank by the crowd, and she was only one foot away from falling into the river.

She hastily stretched out her hand to block it, and then her feet were empty, and her body fell down uncontrollably——

"Miss!--"

Standing on the shore, Qingshuang was so anxious that she hurriedly shouted: "Miss, miss! Save our miss!"

"Miss Qingshuang, what should I do, neither of us brothers can swim!"

"Go find someone to help!"

At this moment, a light and agile shadow suddenly floated across the river.The shadow was agile, like a spirit swallow, entered the water lightly, and then fished out Ban Xiyu who had fallen into the Huai River!
But that woman didn't send Ban Xiyu back, but hugged her and flied towards the distance with lightness kung fu!

Seeing that Ban Xiyu was rescued, Qingshuang had no time to rejoice, and watched her young lady being kidnapped by a strange woman!

She was shocked, and hurriedly shouted: "It's not good, the young lady was taken away by thieves, go back to the mansion and report to the master and the old lady, and ask someone to rescue the young lady!"

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City God Temple.

With both feet back on the flat ground, Ban Xiyu finally breathed a sigh of relief.But then, she glanced at Lou Xiyue vigilantly: "You saved me, but then turned around and brought me here, what's your purpose?"

Lou Xiyue looked at her fixedly, and said, "Don't be nervous, I don't mean anything malicious, I just want to clarify one thing - about your and my identities."

She said it very bluntly: "17 years ago, did your family ever abandon a child, leaving you as the only twin girl?"

Ban Xiyu expected her to ask this question: "Ban's mansion did lose a baby girl, but it was not voluntarily abandoned, but was taken away by the enemy. I know what you are suspecting, but before confirming your identity, I want to Take a look at your credentials first."

Hearing the word "certificate", Lou Xiyue subconsciously squeezed the jade pendant on her wrist tightly.

They looked at each other silently, and then turned their heads at the same time.

So far, there is no need for extra evidence.Ban Xiyu was sure that the woman in front of her was her long-lost twin sister.Lou Xiyue is also very convinced that the person standing in front of her is from the same mother as her.

Even though both of them knew it well, they both took off the tokens they were wearing.

Lou Xiyue took off the jade pendant from her wrist, and Ban Xiyu took off the tassel from her neck.

After the brief sound of pearls and jades colliding, both sides held a piece of jade pendant each.

The palms of the two were touching, and the two light blue jade pendants with the same shape joined together to form a complete jade ring.

Ban Xiyu was shocked, so she turned the jade pendant over: "This is a half jade ring that I have carried since I was born. One side is engraved with auspicious clouds and phoenix, and the other side is engraved with my name."

On the smooth back of half of the jade ring in her hand, there is an obvious word "Yu" engraved on it.

Seeing this, Lou Xiyue's heart agitated.She fixed her eyes on the jade pendant of the other party, then turned her palm over——

(End of this chapter)

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