The fifteenth day of the first lunar month was the Lantern Festival. It was called the Lantern Festival by the people, and was also commonly known as the Lantern Festival. According to tradition, the Spring Festival would not end until the Lantern Festival was over. Therefore, the Lantern Festival was one of the most important festivals in China.
The Lantern Festival was said to have been passed down from the time of Xiang Yu, the founding emperor of Great Chu. During the Chu-Han Struggle, it was said that the Jade Emperor ordered the Fire Lord of the Stars to burn down the capital on the fifteenth day of the first month. When Xiang Yu, the emperor of the Great Chu, learned of it in his dreams, he led the officials and the people in the capital to welcome Xing Jun respectfully and begged him. The Fire Lord of the Stars could not bear to see the people plunged into misery and suffering, but he was afraid of violating the law of heaven. Just as he was in a dilemma, a wise man came up with a plan. That night, inside and outside the capital, from the Imperial Palace to the courtyard of the commoners, all of them were lit up with lanterns and torches, and it was brightly lit as if it was daytime. The flames pierced through the clouds. It was as if heavenly flames had descended and deceived the Jade Emperor. Since then, on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the capital would be lit to commemorate this event. This was the origin of the lantern festival. In order to show filial respect to the Fire Lord, later generations used glutinous rice flour to form balls as offerings to the gods, which were shaped like pearls. In the south, they were called 'tangyuan', while in the north, they were commonly known as' yuanxiao '.
The Lantern Festival was the beginning of spring, the time when all living things came back to life. People who had been dormant for the whole winter began to go out for activities. It was even more lively than the Spring Festival. However, people were not allowed to go out on the fifteenth day of the lunar month. According to the customs of China, tonight was the time to eat Yuanxiao. Only after eating Yuanxiao could they go out on a long journey.
The carriage of Lin Wanrong and the two young ladies entered the city. The Grand Mistress looked at the beautiful scenery outside and sighed slightly: "From the third day of the New Year until today, we have actually traveled for more than ten days and nights. Unknowingly, it is already the Lantern Festival."
Other people's Lantern Festival was a time of family reunion, but they had to travel far before the fourth day of the first lunar month. It was really hard for them.
It was the first time the Second Young Miss had left home. Her eyes were slightly red as she said, "Jiejie, I miss Mother a little. I wonder what she's doing at home alone. Did she eat Yuanxiao? "
Lin Wanrong didn't feel good after hearing the two ladies mention it. He wondered what Qiaoqiao was doing now. Was she staring blankly at the pure white glutinous rice balls in her bowl, and her tears were dripping into the bowl? Thinking back to when they were sending each other off, that lass actually cried in his arms until she fainted. Lin Wanrong couldn't help but feel sour in his heart. Having a wife meant having something to worry about. These words were not false at all. Fortunately, Xian 'er received Sister An's message and arrived in the capital ahead of time. Otherwise, no one knew what would have happened at that time.
"Grand Mistress, do we have a place to eat Yuanxiao tonight? I'm a little hungry. "Putting aside the thoughts in his mind, Lin Wanrong chuckled and advised the two sisters.
"You only know how to eat!" The Grand Mistress gently said, "When you reach the branch in the capital, how can you not have your share?"
The carriage moved forward a few steps, but it could no longer move. Coinciding with the Lantern Festival, every family in the capital came out to admire the lanterns. The road was so crowded that it was difficult for even pedestrians to pass through, let alone carriages.
Yushuang was still young and missed her mother for a while. Looking at the bustling scene outside, she suddenly felt a yearning in her heart. Wiping away her tears, she said, "Sister, since the carriage can't move forward, why don't we get off and walk? Today is the Lantern Festival, and it's very lively outside. Let's go out and take a look? "
The Grand Mistress was experienced and prudent, and no one in Jinling dared to provoke the Xiao Family. But this was the capital, and no one knew about the Xiao Family, so it was better to be cautious.
Seeing the Grand Mistress slightly shook her head, the Second Miss hugged Xiao Yuruo's arm and said coquettishly, "Sister, it's rare to have such a good day for the lantern festival, let's go out and play!"
This girl. The Grand Mistress helplessly sighed and looked at Lin San, asking for his opinion, "What do you think?"
Lin Wanrong smiled bitterly, "The carriage can't move an inch, and we have to get off even if we don't want to. Let's satisfy the Second Miss's wish."
Yushuang looked at him and smiled sweetly, biting her red lips. If her sister was not by her side, she would have hugged his neck and kissed him. The Grand Mistress helplessly said, "Alright then. But this is the capital, not Jinling. We must be careful, especially you! " The Grand Mistress glared at him, her eyes full of rebuke, and said, "There are many people outside, so the three of us should walk together. We must not get separated."
Three people walking together? What kind of walking method is that? I haven't tried it yet. Lin Wanrong laughed, opened the curtain, and jumped out of the carriage, looking around.
A bright moon rose from the east, and the land of the capital seemed to be covered with a layer of silvery white gauze. The city was bustling with carriages and lanterns everywhere, and people came and went like a surging tide. Everyone was carrying a small lantern in their hands. There were also young masters and young ladies from rich families, accompanied by dozens of servants, carrying lanterns of different sizes as they swaggered through the streets.
On both sides of the main road, there were pavilions with colorful lanterns hanging high. Carousel lanterns, jade rabbit lanterns, gourd lanterns, watermelon lanterns, cat lanterns, doll lanterns, peacock lanterns, and Ziya God Investiture Lanterns. All of them were lifelike, like a hundred flowers competing for beauty, each with its own style and beauty. The passersby fought to see, pointing at all kinds of lanterns. There was laughter everywhere, and it was extremely lively. The festive atmosphere was even better than that of New Year's Eve.
Lin Wanrong took a glance and could not help but shake his head. No matter which dynasty it was, the capital had the most people. This was simply a golden rule.
The two sisters got out of the carriage and looked forward. The Second Miss was young, and seeing the lively scene, her little face flushed with excitement, "Lin San, is this the capital lantern festival? It's much more lively than the lanterns on the Qinhuai River. "
Although the Grand Mistress had been to many places, it was the first time she saw such a lively scene tonight. She looked around and sighed deeply, "Who can sit idle when they see the moon? Where can they not look when they hear the lanterns? In Jinling, we would also enjoy the lanterns at this time every year. When I was young, my mother took me to see it a few times. At that time, I thought that Jiangnan was the most prosperous place in the world. Now that I've come to the capital and seen this lantern festival, I know that I was too short-sighted. "
"More people does not mean it's prosperous. I still miss Jinling more." Lin Wanrong smiled and said meaningfully.
A surging tide of people rushed forward, and the two young ladies were so shocked that their faces turned pale. Lin Wanrong spread out his arms to protect them, and said with a smile, "Don't be afraid, it's like this when there are so many people. Moreover, you two young ladies are beautiful, and everyone loves you. It would be abnormal if you don't squeeze in. Later, I will also squeeze in and avenge you. "
The Second Miss giggled, and the Grand Mistress said softly, "Don't cause trouble. We have just arrived in the capital, so we have to be careful. Lin San, there are many people here. Hold on to Yushuang, we must walk together, and don't get separated. "
"Look." The Second Miss exclaimed. Her slender little finger pointed to the distance, and her eyes flashed with a trace of excitement.
The Grand Mistress and Lin Wanrong looked in that direction. They saw that on a high platform in the distance, there was a square lantern city, majestic and glorious, intersecting with the moonlight. The majestic and gorgeous gate, the faintly flickering sea of lanterns, and the majestic atmosphere was dazzling. In the center of the lantern city, there was a Nine Lotus Lantern, and the sea of lanterns was colorful, and tens of thousands of heads were moving.
"This is the official lantern." The Grand Mistress said softly.
"What is an official lantern?" Lin Wanrong asked curiously. When it came to this, he was a genuine noob.
The Grand Mistress glanced at him and smiled, "So there are times when you don't know. I thought there is nothing in this world that can stump you."
This girl took the opportunity to retaliate. Lin Wanrong laughed, "In the affairs of heaven and earth, if one can know 70% to 80%, then it is already very lucky."
"Boasting." The Grand Mistress covered her lips and chuckled, and a faint pink appeared on her face, "The so-called official lantern is actually a lantern made with the government's money. Every year, the lantern festival is actually a lantern competition. The rich and powerful will take out their money to make lanterns. The government is no exception, this is called sharing joy with the people. The bigger and more beautiful the lantern, the higher the status. "
So it was like this, it was just a bunch of idiots with a lot of money to show off their silver. Lin Wanrong felt great disdain for them. Now that the Hu people were invading, the imperial court did not spend their silver on the knife's edge, but on these things, it really made one sigh.
The Second Young Miss could not bear it any longer, and tenderly said, "Sister, Lin San, let's walk forward, and buy a few lanterns to look at." After she finished speaking, she pulled Lin Wanrong and walked forward. The Grand Mistress helplessly shook her head and smiled bitterly, and whispered in Lin Wanrong's ear, "Remember, we must walk together, and not separate."
Lin Wanrong's heart warmed, this girl was not hinting at something, right? He laughed, and nodded, "Remember, forever together, and not separate."
Xiao Yuruo's face blushed, and softly said, "I don't know what nonsense you are talking about, I can't be bothered with you. Yushuang, let's go."
There were many people on the street, and it was very crowded. With the two girls walking in front, how could Lin Wanrong be at ease? He hurriedly took a few steps forward, and with one hand, pulled Yushuang's small hand, and the Second Young Miss smiled sweetly at him.
Seeing that the Grand Mistress was not looking at him, Lin Wanrong was too lazy to think too much, and with his big hand, he reached out and touched Xiao Yuruo's small hand.
The Grand Mistress's gaze fell on the lanterns in front, but her face was pink, and her small hand was trembling, and she was so nervous that she was covered in sweat. Lin Wanrong held her small hand, and she nervously looked at Yushuang. Seeing that she did not notice anything, she could not help but glare at Lin Wanrong, and her small hand slightly struggled.
Lin Wanrong sternly said, "Hold it properly, and don't get lost. If you separate, it will not be easy to find."
I hate you to death, the Grand Mistress secretly gritted her teeth, and did not dare to speak again, and did not dare to struggle.
This matter, I really did not do it on purpose. Lin Wanrong held the Grand Mistress's small hand, and his heart also trembled slightly.
From the sweat on the Grand Mistress's palm, he could feel Xiao Yuruo's somewhat nervous and excited mood. Was she considered the sister-in-law? It did not seem like it. Holding the Second Young Miss's hand, and then holding the Grand Mistress's hand, who was the sister-in-law, and who was the sister-in-law, it was really difficult to distinguish. If it was a mess, then let it be, and there was no need to sort it out, anyway, the meat would always be in the pot. He chuckled, and scratched the Grand Mistress's palm, his heart indescribably proud.
"Boom, boom" a few brilliant fireworks flew into the sky, and in the sound of the explosion, it transformed into a dazzling pattern. People craned their necks to look, and cheers rang out incessantly. As far as the eye could see, there were colorful lanterns everywhere, beautiful purple and beautiful red, competing with each other for beauty.
"Wishing tree!" Yushuang, who pulled the two of them to walk at the front, suddenly shouted loudly.
Wishing tree? Lin Wanrong was stunned for a moment, there was this thing at this time?
Looking in the direction that the Second Young Miss pointed, he saw on Qianmen Street, there was a tall ginkgo tree soaring into the sky, looking at the trunk and branches, it was probably thousands of years old. There were all kinds of exquisite small lanterns hanging on the tree, and the branches were full of colorful ribbons, under the reflection of each other, it was very beautiful.
The thousand-year-old ginkgo was a great auspicious sign, legend has it that making a wish under the ginkgo tree can make one's wish come true. Under the tree, there were already all kinds of women, and they wrapped the sachets with wishes on the ribbons, tied the two sides with colored stones, and threw them on the branches to hang high.
Seeing that there were all women gathered here, the crowd was relatively loose, and the Second Young Miss immediately broke free from Lin Wanrong's big hand. She pulled her sister and said, "Sister, let's go and make a wish. Bad guy, you wait for us here, don't come over. "
F * ck, if I don't go, who will protect you? What if I meet a group of female perverts? He thought with a strong sense of righteousness, and showed his shameless spirit, followed behind the two young miss, and mixed in with the group of women.
The Grand Mistress's face was slightly red. Reasoning with this person, no matter what, would not work, so let him be.
The young miss who were making a wish did not even look at this servant in the eye. Perhaps in their eyes, this servant might not even be counted as a man. But they did not know that this servant might be the most awesome servant in history, stealing a pair of beautiful sisters, he was really a role model that everyone in the servant world worshipped.
Shameless people have no fear. Lin Wanrong's eyes swept over, and saw that these young miss' sachets had all kinds of wishes written on them.
"I beg for my Mr. Right!"
"I hope that Young Master Zhang next door will return as soon as possible!"
"I beg the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of War to accept me as the eighteenth concubine!"
Lin Wanrong saw this, sweating profusely, and felt that he had come to the wrong place.
Yushuang whispered a few words in her sister's ear, and secretly glanced at Lin Wanrong's face. Her face was slightly red, and she found a sachet, and put her wish in it.
The Grand Mistress was silent for a while, and also wrote a wish in it, and put it on the other end of the rope. Yushuang's small hand swung, and the sachet that carried the wishes of the two sisters hung steadily on the tree branch.
"I threw it, I threw it!" The Second Miss jumped up excitedly, and her face was full of joy. The Grand Mistress's gaze was gentle, and she smiled slightly. The moonlight, lights, and fireworks, all shone on the sisters' flower-like faces, setting off their exquisite curves, and indescribably charming and moving.
What a good sister-in-law! What a good throw!
Lin Wanrong laughed, and walked forward, saying, "Congratulations, congratulations. What kind of wish did the Second Miss make? "
Yushuang said coquettishly, "Don't ask, it won't work if you ask."
Lin Wanrong moved closer to her ear and whispered, "Are you thinking of carrying on the bloodline of the Lin family as soon as possible, and having children? I know even if you don't say it. "
The Second Miss moaned, and hid behind her sister in embarrassment. The Grand Mistress rolled her eyes at him, and said, "Don't you dare bully Yushuang!"
"What kind of wish did the Grand Mistress make? Oh, I didn't say it … "
The Grand Mistress snorted lightly, and said, "Every day I talk to you, I have to suffer a bit more." Lin Wanrong and the Grand Mistress scolded each other secretly every day, and he was already used to it. Moreover, there was Yushuang by his side, and this was much more exciting than flirting with the Grand Mistress openly. Didn't men like this kind of thing?
"Ladies, do you want to buy lanterns? High-quality lanterns for the Lantern Festival, twenty taels of silver for one. I guarantee that your wishes will come true, and your dreams will be fulfilled. "A few lantern vendors standing at the side shouted loudly. The women who had made their wishes had already bought a few lanterns, and they looked more beautiful than the flowers.
Twenty taels of silver for one? Damn, why don't you go rob, and be a man of morals! Lin Wanrong was born as a profiteer, and he despised these vendors. Unfortunately, the Second Miss liked them very much, and had already walked forward and said, "Is this a pisces lantern?"
"Yes, yes. Miss, this pisces lantern is based on the story of helping each other in times of need, and it is suitable to buy it as a gift for one's sweetheart. "The few vendors said the same thing when they saw the young women, and it almost always worked. Yushuang looked shyly at Lin Wanrong, and did not dare to say anything.
Since my wife likes it, I can only pay without hesitation. Lin Wanrong walked forward and pointed at the biggest pisces lantern, "This, the biggest one, how much is it?"
"Fifty taels of silver!" That vendor took advantage of the good business tonight, and raised the price.
Damn, it is enough to buy half a bottle of perfume. Lin Wanrong took out the banknotes and said, "Hey, one hundred taels. If you dare to give me money, I will smash your stall! Second Miss, do you like it? "
That vendor was secretly speechless when he heard this. If I give you money, I would be a fool. I wonder whose family's servant is he, to actually dare to seduce the Miss, such guts, such boldness!
Yushuang nodded her head lightly, and her face was blushing. Her eyes were as gentle as water, and she said softly, "Lin San, thank you. We will be these fish that help each other in times of need, and be together forever. "
She took out the small regular script, and lightly wrote a line of small characters, "In heaven, we wish to be lovebirds!" After she finished, she let out a cry, and threw the small regular script to Lin San, and ran away shyly.
They were already an old couple, so what was there to be shy about? Lin Wanrong smiled, and took out a pencil, and wrote a line at the back, "Forever tied together." He lit the candle in the lantern, and after a while, he and Second Miss held the pisces lantern together. The lantern slowly rose up, and flew straight into the sky. Yushuang's face was flushed with excitement, and she held his hand tenderly, and there was an indescribable joy.
Grand Mistress looked at the two of them, and sighed softly. Lin Wanrong laughed, "Grand Mistress, which lantern do you like, I will buy it for you too. The banknotes on my back are too heavy, so troublesome, it can also reduce my burden. "
Second Miss also said, "Jiejie, you also choose one. Bad guy, you can't favor one and discriminate against the other, you also have to give jiejie a lantern. "
Ah, Second Miss. The idiom "favor one and discriminate against the other" shouldn't be used like this, it will cause other people to misunderstand. His imagination ran wild, but he was somewhat proud of himself. He held Second Miss's hand and gently stroked it.
Grand Mistress's cheeks flushed red, and she snorted, "Niangqin put all the banknotes on you. If you recklessly spend money like this, be careful, or I will report to niangqin and punish you. " Grand Mistress had now learned to be smart. She knew that she couldn't do anything to Lin San, so she pushed all the responsibility to Lady Xiao, which could be considered as a moderate improvement.
Lin Wanrong chuckled, "I worked hard to earn these banknotes, I absolutely didn't use any public funds, you can rest assured and choose the lantern."
Grand Mistress's face turned slightly red, and she walked to the lantern stall, carefully choosing a lantern. Mandarin duck lantern, lotus lantern, Guanyin lantern, she looked at one after another, but she didn't know which one to choose.
Lin Wanrong picked up a lantern and said, "Let's choose this one, this one is good."
Xiao Yuruo looked at the lantern in her hand, it was a Moon Elder's red lantern, as tall as a person. The kind-looking Moon Elder tied the red thread to the ankles of a young man and woman, stroking his beard with a smile.
Xiao Yuruo's heart was thumping, she secretly glanced at him, and then quickly turned her head. She remembered that day on the boat, when the red thread was cut by Qin Xian 'er, it almost made her want to die. Her eyes were a bit moist, she lightly gritted her teeth, looked at Yushuang, and didn't say a word.
Lin Wanrong was too lazy to care about what Grand Mistress thought, he picked up the red lantern and said, "Boss, how much is it?"
The boss saw that he was a big customer, so he said, "Just now, this guest has already bought a lantern, so this lantern is a bit cheaper, fifty taels of silver. This is a loss price! "
"What?" Lin Wanrong's eyes widened, "Fifty taels of silver?"
The boss was shocked, "This, guest, there is room for discussion. How about I reduce it by ten taels of silver, what do you think? "
"Damn! Such a good lantern, how can it only be worth fifty taels of silver? "Lin Wanrong angrily said," If you don't increase it to one hundred taels of silver, I will definitely not buy it. "
The boss was stunned for a long time, and then he stuttered, "One … hundred taels of silver?"
"How can you make a big business by talking so much?" Lin Wanrong stuffed the banknotes to him, took the red lantern, and gave it to Xiao Yuruo, he smiled and said, "This is for you."
Others may not understand his strange bargaining theory, but Xiao Yuruo understood. She found it funny, but she couldn't laugh. Her eyes became watery, and she softly said, "Thank you, I like it very much!"
She took out a piece of red lantern, it was the one that Xian 'er cut off that day. Grand Mistress's face was bright red, and she secretly looked at him. Her hands were slightly trembling, and she tied the red lantern to the two people on the lantern.
"What is wrong with sister?" Second Miss was puzzled.
"This is a sad story. Wait until the rice is cooked, then I will tell you. "Lin Wanrong smiled.
Grand Mistress picked up the small characters, but she didn't know what to write. After hesitating for a long time, she wrote, "Lovesickness is like dust-"
Is she waiting for me to continue? Second Miss is still next to me! Lin Wanrong smiled, and when he was about to take the pen, his eyes swept to the distance. Suddenly, there was a 'pa la' sound, and the pencil in his hand fell to the ground.
Lin Wanrong was like he was struck by lightning, and he stood there in a daze, unable to move!
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