After the wedding ended, a party ensued.
This was Penalan’s tradition.
On the day of the wedding, a grand party ceremony would be held, one of a much grander scale than yesterday.
The best men and bridesmaids had to give out a heart-shaped candy to the guests. This was Penalan’s traditional custom, symbolizing a blissful marriage. This custom was no exception even in the royal family.
Yu Bao’er and Huo Yingcheng were allocated to give out candy together.
It was because Huo Yingcheng was able to help Yu Bao’er translate.
In a light blue bridesmaid dress, Yu Bao’er carried a heart-shaped wicker basket filled with candies and started giving out the candies as she walked.
When some little kids came over to ask for it, they even had to give them a few more.
Throughout, Huo Yingcheng had his arms crossed like a big boss while he watched Yu Bao’er distribute the candy. Yu Bao’er couldn’t resist retorting at him. “Commander Huo, are you just going to watch me and do nothing?”
Huo Yingcheng sneered. “No way, I took care of a certain drunk last night and have no energy today.”
“…”
Dammit. What energy do you need to distribute candy!!
But it was obvious that the man before her was playing rogue. Yu Bao’er had no choice but to go around with the basket to distribute the candy.
The big boss beside him merely did nothing and gave instructions.
Seriously.
Back in the troops, Yu Bao’er felt that Huo Yingcheng was considered a rather good commander.
Now, looking at him again, he appeared so very detestable!
As she distributed the candy, some of the noblemen would thank Yu Bao’er after receiving the candy from her. Yu Bao’er could understand this.
But if she encountered some of the friendlier ones who wanted to chat a bit more with a smile,
Yu Bao’er would smile on the surface but cuss internally.
She looked towards Huo Yingcheng with a pleading gaze, but the big boss beside her simply continued standing with his arms crossed and a provocative smile but said nothing.
Yu Bao’er felt aggrieved.
After hurriedly distributing the candy, seeing that Gu Qingjiu seemed to be free at the moment, Yu Bao’er quickly ran over and vented her grievance. “Qingjiu, let me tell you something. That Commander Huo is too wicked. Never mind if he didn’t help me distribute the candy. When other people talked to me, he didn’t help me translate even though it was obvious that I couldn’t understand a word.”
Gu Qingjiu raised a brow in surprise. From far away Huo Yingcheng too followed her over, mockery in his tone. “Why, you came over to complain?”
Gu Qingjiu laughed out loud. “Did you offend Brother Huo?”
Yu Bao’er: “…”
She felt it was unfair. “Xiao Jiu’er, why did you say I offended him? I don’t even know what I did wrong!”
Gu Qingjiu merely wore a faint smile and said nothing, her eyes shifting between the duo. She then said to Huo Yingcheng, “Brother Huo, Bao’er doesn’t understand English and doesn’t know anyone in Penalan either. You were at least her commander before, so please help me take care of her. I thank you in advance.”
Huo Yingcheng arched his lips. “Thankfully I was only her commander for a short period back then. If it was for any longer, my lifespan would have shortened by half.”
Yu Bao’er: “…”
Though she was grateful to him for saving her last night, this benefactor’s face was truly detestable right now…
Yu Bao’er pouted to indicate her annoyance. With a smile, Gu Qingjiu patted her shoulder and comforted, “Alright Bao’er, it’s going to end soon. After this, I’ll ask Brother Huo to take you on a tour around Penalan. It’s been tough on you these few days, cooped up here and not having had the chance to roam around.”