Chapter 1278 Dragon Boat Competition

The dragon boat race is held every year on the section of the river next to Gushui Village. The section of the river is wide, straight, and the river is very gentle, and there is a large flat sandy area next to it for people to watch.

As early as three days ago, the official government came forward and built a high-level color shed in the best position on the river beach, and made various preparations so that the dignitaries could watch it here.

The people are not so particular about it, and they stop by the banks of the river, as long as they can have a place to stand.

Early this morning, Lian Fangzhou and Li Fu, together with the people from the Sansi Yamen, as well as the masters of the Liang family, Lezheng family and other major families, drove out of the city and headed straight for the beach of Gushui Village.

When I opened the curtain of the car, I could see from a distance that there was a large crowd of people on the river beach, and there was a faint sound of laughter, sometimes mixed with the shrill and high-pitched shouting of hawkers.

The sun was shining warmly, and the river water was a little turbid because of the long-term rain and the early clear, but it was more suitable for a fierce competition than the clear water surface.

When they got there, the men surrounded the three local governors and walked to the main stand. Mrs. Le Zheng and others smiled and invited Lian Fangzhou, Hu Dahai, and Xu Cunren's wife to sit in the women's grandstand, and everyone smiled and invited each other and pushed to go. .

Lian Fangzhou took Xu'er's hand and walked over together, with Yingchun, Panxia, ​​Xueliu, Xueqing, and the nanny and maids beside him. There were dozens of people.

Everyone pushed politely to sit down and laugh. The gongs and drums in the room were loud and loud, and they were banging fiercely, so they stopped talking and looked over there.

Lian Fangzhou saw Xu'er's eyes looking straight at the pier by the river, but she was helpless because of her short stature, and the distance was a little far away, so it didn't look real, so she leaned over and supported Xu'er's shoulders and smiled softly. Said: "Xu'er want to look over there?"

Xu'er's eyes lit up, and she nodded again and again with a "hmm".

"You have to be careful, there are so many people over there, don't ask people to squeeze them out of the river!" Lian Fangzhou laughed.

Xu'er hurriedly said, "Mother, I won't!"

Lian Fangzhou smiled and ordered Nanny and Yingchun, Panxia, ​​Xueliu, and Xueqing to accompany Xu'er over, "Today there are so many people, you must follow the little young master with good eyes, and take a step away! "

With the care of the nurse and the ingenuity and martial arts of Yingchun and Panxia, ​​they are more than enough to protect Xu'er.

Yingchun waited busy and agreed, but couldn't help but whisper again: "Madam, all the slaves and maids have gone, isn't there no one around Madam?"

Lian Fangzhou smiled and said, "What are you talking about! I'm right here, and I'm not going anywhere, so I don't need you! Besides, aren't there Hongyu and Maixiang as well!"

Yingchun waited with a smile, thinking about today's grand and lively festival with so many noble people present, and assuming that nothing would change, he retired and accompanied Xu'er.

Before the official competition of the dragon boat race, there is also a ceremony to sacrifice to the god of the river. Along with the high-pitched singing of the priest, flowers and wine are thrown into the river. , full of majestic power, full of masculine beauty. The crowd was instantly fascinated by it.

Even Fangzhou had never seen such an authentic ancient ritual of worshipping gods, which was more shocking than others.

Once the sacrifice was over, it was a trick show where 24 dragon boat teams appeared together.

Accompanied by the fierce sound of gongs and drums, the trumpets of various fleets, and the applause and laughter of the people along the river, the entire river section fell into a warm carnival.

When the competition officially started, each time the six teams competed, with the bright red flag waving down, the six dragon boats rushed to row on the water like arrows from the string, "Come on! Come on!" The neat and tidy voices were tense and enthusiastic, and the sound stopped Xingyun!

All the female relatives left their seats one after another, crowding on the side of the railing facing the river, watching and applauding excitedly.

All the maids and mothers like to watch the fun more than the masters. At this time, no one will hold their servants. The most powerful team, which person rowed the best, which dragon boat was the most beautiful, etc.

Lian Fangzhou was joking and watching with a group of girlfriends, but suddenly felt a little anxious, thinking that he just drank too much tea, so he turned around and left when everyone was not paying attention.

As soon as I looked up, I saw Hong Yu, Mai Xiang, etc. were watching with relish, so I simply didn't call them, and went down to the viewing platform myself.

The place for Xiaojie is in a temporary shed not far away, just a few steps away.

Unexpectedly, when Lian Fangzhou was about to come out, someone suddenly wrapped her neck from behind, and a wet handkerchief tightly covered her nose and mouth.

She never dreamed that in such a lively scene, among these few households equivalent to the crowd, there were people who had the courage to attack her. She couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart, and her desperate struggle was futile!

Consciousness sank suddenly, and instantly fell into the dark abyss, Lian Fangzhou smiled bitterly to himself: She is careless again! Hopefully, it's just for her alone...

At this time, it was still lively outside, the drums were loud, the cheers and cheers were loud, everyone's attention was attracted by the fierce competition on the river, and no one noticed at all. In the wooden house, an ordinary wooden box that looked unsurprising was carried out and loaded into a carriage.

As soon as the driver whipped his whip, the horses hooves and the sound of the car roared further and further away from the lively scene, and soon disappeared...

When Lian Fangzhou woke up, he was in a simple room.

Through the gap in the window, the sun shines in. Judging from the brightness and angle of the sun, if it is not already a day, it will be within half an hour of her being kidnapped!

Judging from her feeling, it should be the latter possibility.

As soon as she struggled, she found that her body was tightly bound into a zongzi by hemp rope, and her mouth was also stuffed with a ball of cloth.

That's right, I don't know who managed to get him, how could he let his hands, feet and mouth be free? Lian Fangzhou smiled bitterly in his heart.

"Wake up? Look, hee hee, we meet again!" A coquettish voice sounded, and a cold snort full of hatred.

Lian Fangzhou tried his best to look up and saw the faces of the two women in front of him. The problem that he was thinking about why he woke her up so quickly was solved, and he suddenly understood: it was them! If they don't show their prestige in front of themselves, how can they be willing?

That charming and smiling proud woman is Zhu Yuying! And the other one with a long scar on the left side of the face is naturally Deng Menghan!