Two days later, it was said that Prince Rui got sick, and it seemed to have started on the first night of the Spring Festival.
His Majesty had stopped writing, but during the Spring Festival, all the princes who had been conferred the title of Prince would go to the palace every day. Even the married princesses went to the palace more frequently, so that Le Chengdi, who was rarely free, could enjoy the joy of family reunion.
Although Le Chengdi disliked Li Hongming recently, he had always valued his son, so he would not say those annoying things during the Spring Festival. In fact, Prince Rui was a little relieved. But he fell ill inexplicably, which was not a bad thing for Li Hongming.
Princess Liu took the child to the palace. She was obviously tired, but she still forced a smile.
Le Chengdi frowned and asked. Princess Liu seemed to be very relaxed and understated, "Father, I'm sorry to make you worry. Prince Rui is fine, just a little cold. Prince Rui also wants to go to the palace to serve father, but he is worried that he will be sick, and that he will be unfilial to father, concubines, and other relatives."
Noble Consort Su asked a few more questions at the right time, "I saw that Ming 'er was fine before the Spring Festival. You have always been a virtuous woman, so you can take care of him well. Why did he catch a cold so easily?" She was also a little worried.
Princess Liu frowned inadvertently, "It's my fault. But Prince Rui hasn't been to the backyard for a long time. He goes back to the front study every day. I can only send someone to ask. Sometimes Prince Rui doesn't go to bed until very late."
To put it more simply, mental and physical exhaustion was the main cause of his illness.
Imperial Consort Su quickly rubbed the corners of her eyes and reprimanded, "You can't be blamed for this. It's just that that scoundrel clearly knows that it's the festive period of the New Year. Instead of resting, he's looking for trouble. His Majesty has already sealed his brush, so what could he possibly be busy with? He is so unfilial. He is not worthy of being a son. It's time to teach him a lesson. "
"My dear, you are too serious. He is sick. As his mother, you don't care about him. How can you say that he is wrong? Call two more imperial physicians to take a good look at him and recover as soon as possible. "
"That bastard asked for it. Your Majesty, why do you care about him? You'll know what's good for you next time. "
Le Chengdi was amused. "How can I leave him be? After the fifteenth day of the lunar year, he still has to share my worries. He'll be busy."
"I was too shallow."
Le Chengdi then rewarded them with many good herbs and asked Princess Liu to take care of him at home. He knew they were being filial, but it would not be too late for them to do so after he recovered.
The others watched as the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law worked together to dissolve Li Hongming's bad impression in Le Chengdi's mind. Imperial Concubine Su didn't hesitate to point out the things that could be used against her. What else could the others say?
Well, it was better to make him half-dead than to be killed by someone else.
Everyone knew the twists and turns, but there was no chance for them to speak. After all, Le Chengdi loved his son dearly. If he tried the same trick on someone else who was not favored, he might be reprimanded.
Originally, many people were secretly delighted when they saw that Li Hongming made frequent mistakes and was reprimanded again and again, which made Le Chengdi angry. However, before they could do anything, he turned the tables. How could they not be angry? They didn't expect that Li Hongming would play the trick of injuring himself to gain sympathy at this critical moment and play the emotional card.
Yes, few people believed that Li Hongming really caught a cold. It was most likely that he did it on purpose.
It was because he chose such a special time that it was unexpected.
Li Hongyuan looked on coldly. He had restrained his temper recently and was being a good son. Le Chengdi was still wondering why he changed his temper. As a result, Li Hongyuan didn't give him a good face, which made him feel at ease.
It was just a cold. Who would suspect anything? If nothing happened in a few months, after a year, when there was no movement in the backyard of Prince Rui's Mansion, people would naturally be anxious. At first, they might not have any doubts about Prince Rui, but when there was no movement from the pregnant woman, then …
Li Hongming had never paid much attention to children. He always thought that he could have as many children as he wanted after he ascended the throne. If he knew that he couldn't have children, how much energy would he spend on the court and how much energy would he spend on having children?
These days at the beginning of the year, it was just relatives and friends visiting each other. After the sixth day of the year, it was almost time for the people below to visit him. Naturally, it was necessary to build relationships.
Naturally, the Luo Family was much livelier than in previous years. The busiest one was probably Madam Wang. Who asked her to be in charge of the family affairs? She had to deal with all aspects properly. She was the wife of the head of the household, and this was also a must. If she really gave up the power in her hands for the sake of her leisure, she would most likely be unhappy in her heart. Not only her, but every family would be the same. However, her sisters-in-law basically didn't fight with her for power and didn't secretly make things difficult for her, which saved her a lot of trouble. She should thank the heavens. It was really sullen to work hard and still have a stomach full of anger.
When the visits to relatives and friends came to an end, starting from the eleventh or twelfth day, every household began to hang up lanterns one after another. Many high-ranking officials and nobles also began to build lanterns, lighthouses, and lampstands in the streets near Wan Deng Lou.
And starting from the thirteenth day, the Lantern Festival began. From the fifteenth day until the thirteenth day, the lanterns were brightly lit for three consecutive nights.
At the same time, every household began to send lanterns. The only newly married daughter of the Luo Family was Luo Jingqiang. She wasn't as lucky as Sun Yijia, who was pregnant at the beginning of her marriage. However, not long ago, it was normal for a married girl to not be pregnant for one or two years. However, because of Sun Yijia, Luo Jingqiang was probably still a little anxious in her heart. Fortunately, a pregnancy pulse was diagnosed a few days ago. And almost the day after that, the eldest eldest daughter, Luo Jingshu, also sent good news that she was pregnant with a second child. This was naturally a happy event for the Luo Family.
The two families each sent a pair of large palace lanterns, a pair of colored glazed lanterns, and two pairs of small lanterns, hoping that they would have a safe pregnancy. As for whether the Luo Family had infertile relatives or friends who sent lanterns as a sign of good fortune, Jingwan didn't know.
And Sun Yijia naturally also received lanterns from Duke Ding's Mansion, which were sent by Old Madam Sun.
On the fifteenth day, not only the younger generation went out that night, almost the whole family went out. However, it was a pity that Sun Yijia still couldn't go out. It was about the next few days. That little guy could come out at any time. Luo Jingbo was naturally left behind. He didn't care. It would be better if he brought his wife and child with him next year.
And Emperor Le Chengdi would also come out tonight, bringing the concubines, unmarried princesses, and unmarried princes to have fun with the people.
After eating all kinds of glutinous rice balls, Jingwan dressed up like the elders.
The route was different from the last Mid-Autumn Festival. From the beginning, it was to avoid all kinds of diseases. No matter if the women were married or unmarried, they would walk together and cross the bridge when they saw it. As the saying goes, crossing the bridge to avoid danger and prevent diseases to prolong life.
In the capital, except for some small bridges, there were probably only bridges on the river beside the Ten Thousand Lanterns Tower and on the moat. Because the Ten Thousand Lanterns Tower was in the city, it was far away from the moat on any side. Except for those who lived close to the moat, probably no one would deliberately walk there.
However, because there were many women in the noble families, for a long time, both sides of the river were directly cleared. In order to avoid colliding with each other, the route was basically fixed.
Jingwan held Old Madam Luo's arm, and the rest of the Luo Family next to her. They slowly moved forward with the big group, and it even felt like they were rubbing shoulders. In more than ten years in Qi Yuan, this was the first time Jingwan came into contact with such a dense crowd. Of course, it was not as scary as some special environments in her previous life.
However, if they walked too fast, Old Madam Luo's body wouldn't be able to take it. This was like a stroll, but it was just right.
They walked a total of five bridges, and it took them about two hours.
After crossing the bridge, the elders "chased away" the younger generation. They would either invite them to continue strolling or find a place to sit and chew their teeth. It was their own pleasure.
The most lively thing tonight was naturally the various performances.
Dragon lanterns, lion dances, stilts walking, rowing, these were the most basic. There were also acrobatics, opera performances, and everything else. Everywhere they walked, it was abnormally lively.
On the lanterns and lampstands of the various families, there were also performances. Compared to the performances organized by the common people, these performances were naturally more beautiful. It should be known that all the opera troupes in the capital were booked, and all of them were performing at the same time tonight. En, in this way, it was simply a different kind of competition. The troupe with the most people watching in front of them would naturally be the most popular. The final result was likely to directly affect the business of the troupe for the year.
Jingwan was not very interested in opera, and she was basically stuck at the level where she could understand it.
Yuan Qiaoqiao pulled her around one street, two streets, and three streets. In her hand, Yuan Qiaoqiao forced a lantern into her hand.
Yuan Qiaoqiao seemed to be particularly fond of the folk's acrobatics. She was in high spirits and walked faster than Jingwan. Then, she accidentally got separated. However, Jingwan was not worried. After all, there was always someone by her side.
Jingwan stood in place with the lantern and laughed, "She is really full of energy." If such a person was always restrained by rules and regulations, she would definitely be very uncomfortable. Jingwan felt that this cousin would be very fond of the environment of her previous life. There were so many fun things, and no one would care about how she played.
Jingwan jumped when her waist was suddenly wrapped around. She unconsciously turned her head and saw who it was. Jingwan patted her chest, "Your Highness, you can scare people to death. Can you not suddenly attack me?" Thinking about it, no one would do such a bad thing except for her. Moreover, Nurse Gong and the Black and White Beauties were there. Normal people would not be able to get close to her.
Li Hongyuan laughed and scratched her nose, "You're so timid?"
"It's not a matter of being timid." It was a biological reflex.
"Alright, it's my fault. How do you want me to apologize?"
"There's no need for an apology. It's not that serious. Your Highness, just don't scare me next time."
"There won't be a next time." Li Hongyuan promised her.
Then, Jing Wan noticed that many people around them were secretly looking at them. Only then did she realize that he was still holding her waist. It was because she was used to this kind of intimacy in private that she didn't think of avoiding him at this time. Her face was a little red. "Your Highness, let go of me first." Even if these people did not know them, being looked at with 'accusatory' eyes still made her feel very uncomfortable. At times like this, she really missed her previous life.
Li Hongyuan did not make things difficult for her, "You should have been gone for a long time, right? Are you hungry? Let's go get something to eat. "
Jingwan nodded. It was really a bit disgusting.
Using his wide sleeves as cover, Li Hongyuan took Jingwan's hand and rubbed it with his fingers. Compared to Jingwan's delicate and smooth hands, Li Hongyuan practiced martial arts all year round. He drew bows and arrows and used all kinds of weapons. Naturally, his hands were much rougher. However, this roughness was not enough to scratch her skin. It was a bit numb. Jingwan struggled, but she couldn't break free.
"Wan Wan, this is the bottom line." Li Hongyuan said neither lightly nor heavily.
Jingwan was speechless. Meeting such a domineering and unreasonable guy, what else could she do but compromise?
Oh, Jingwan actually saw a street full of snacks. Moreover, it was this noble prince who brought her here. It would be a lie to say that she was not surprised. Jingwan originally thought that he would take her to a big restaurant nearby.
Although this place was just next to the hall, it was relatively quiet. Moreover, looking at the people coming and going, she knew that they were all ordinary people. As the saying goes, "Everyone follows the crowd". Due to the difference in social status, there was no rich person coming here. Naturally, there would not be a "trend". People of their class did not know about it. Even if they knew, it was normal that they would not come.
"There is a restaurant here that sells delicious yuanxiao." Li Hongyuan said.
Jingwan did not ask how he knew. "Since we are already here, let's try the other things?" In her previous life, Jingwan was born in a rich family. Before her family fell, she could be considered as a member of the upper class. Naturally, she had not eaten food from roadside stalls. However, later on, she had tried it. Some of the food was still not bad.
Li Hongyuan frowned slightly. He did not think that these things were not good. After all, in his previous life, there were times when he could not be picky. However, in this life, his food and clothing were the best. In addition, it was not necessary. He really did not like these things. However, when he saw Jingwan's pleading eyes shining under the light, he could not bear to refuse. In the end, he nodded. "Just try it. Don't eat too much."
Jingwan quickly nodded. "Of course, I will just try it." This street did not look short. There were a lot of things. Even if she only bought some, it was unrealistic to eat from the street all the way to the end.
Jingwan excitedly began to choose. The first thing she looked at was naturally the hygiene. She would definitely skip those that did not pass. Her stomach had been carefully cultivated for more than ten years. It was estimated that it was already very delicate. If she ate anything that was not clean, the chances of her stomach getting a stomachache were too high.
Speaking of which, these small vendors would occasionally see people who were dressed luxuriously. At first glance, they could tell that they were not ordinary people. However, they would often show a look of disgust. Even if they wanted to try something new, they would frown and pout. Sometimes, they would spit it out in one mouthful. Not only would they not pay, they would also smash the stall. As a commoner, they did not even have a place to complain. If they only smashed the stall, it would be considered good. If they beat up the stall, it would not be worth it.
Based on the above, in fact, these people would not be happy to meet ordinary people. Instead, they would be worried. Especially when there was a delicate young lady who did not eat the sufferings of the world. They might not have bad intentions, but they would always inadvertently bring trouble to others. Therefore, when she saw Jingwan, Jingwan came forward. She did not dare to boast. Instead, she was nervous.
Jingwan was a little puzzled. However, she did not say anything. She directly bought a portion and let the maidservant pay directly. Then, she would taste it. If it was delicious, she would eat more. If it was not delicious, she would let the maidservant hold it.
In this way, she bought and ate at the same time. Occasionally, she would let a certain prince have a taste. Seeing that his face was full of disgust, but because she was stubborn or wanted to tease him, she would feed it to him. Every time, Li Hongyuan reluctantly ate it. Jingwan laughed very happily. There were only a few people who could make this prince compromise. Jingwan felt a sense of achievement.
Perhaps it was because they saw that the people in front of them had sold their things and didn't attract any trouble, some of the people in the back became a little bolder. When Jing Wan came closer, they would even call out in a low voice.
Speaking of which, when Jingwan bought it like this, it really brought about some small changes. For example, there was a kind of follower mentality in the world. Ordinary people, when they saw that kind of rich people bought it, they could not help but want to try it. And when she did not buy it, it would make people subconsciously feel that it was not good. Then, they noticed that she took one bite and some took two bites. Usually, she would only let the man eat it after she took two bites. Did this mean that it was delicious? Then they bought it and tasted it. En, it was really not bad. As expected of someone from a rich family, it was amazing.
So much so that the small vendors who discovered this situation became bolder. They all hoped that their own things would be fancied.
Because it was the Lantern Festival, there were naturally many people selling Lantern Dumplings.
When they arrived at Li Hongyuan's Lantern Dumplings stall, the entire street was almost empty. Jingwan was almost seventy percent full at this time. Regardless of the fact that Jin Qinwang had specially made a trip for this stall, she still wanted to try it.
In fact, the tables and stools were wiped very clean. The same was true for other things.
So she sat down and just happened to rest her feet.
Soon, a small bowl of Lantern Dumplings was served. It was small and exquisite. Jingwan tasted one. Her eyes slightly brightened. It was really good.
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