Chapter 27 Peach Blossom Plain
Peach Blossom Plain, located on a high ground south of Tonglin County, covers several dozen acres. It connects to continuous mountains to the south and the official road to the west. Not remote, yet not bustling, it is a place frequented by the townspeople of Tonglin County for leisurely outings.
Since Lu Zheng and his group did not set out early, by the time they reached Peach Blossom Plain, a few people had already arrived.
Ordinary folks generally do not have much time to visit; only during festivals or ten-day leaves do they bring family and children for outings.
Today is neither a festival nor a ten-day leave, so those who come to Peach Blossom Plain are children from small wealthy families or scholars who do not engage in production.
Outside Peach Blossom Plain, there are small vendors pushing carts or carrying poles, selling various foods, as well as flowers, peach wood toys, or protective talismans.
"You didn’t bring any food. Are you planning to buy food here or go back early?" Lu Zheng couldn’t help but ask.
"Since we’re already out, we’ll obviously buy here to eat." Liu Qingquan said in a sweet voice, "I’ve heard the peach blossom pastries here are very delicious."
The donkey cart stopped, and the group got off.
Liu Qingyan and Liu Qingquan, the sisters, attracted the attention of the surrounding crowd.
Their attire of light pink full skirts with twining branch patterns, a brass hairpin with jade placed askew on their tassel buns, dangling bead curtains lightly swayed, between their graceful movements, their jade-like complexions appeared radiant and slender like willows.