During the first month of the year, we visit relatives and friends, and almost every family has feasts and feasts all day long.
After all, Xu Chunjun was a woman and had not left the court. She thought that next year she would not be as comfortable as she was this year, so she only went to the few houses she frequented. The rest of the time she stayed at home.
But when the Lantern Festival came, Xu Lang sent someone to invite her early, saying that that night, no matter what, they would enjoy the lanterns together.
"Our girls said that this is the first Lantern Festival when we return to the capital. The fifth girl has to go and see the excitement no matter what. She also asked the third girl to go too. There are too many people and it is lively." Xu Lang's companion Fang Yue
The lady smiled and said to Xu Chunjun.
She first went to Xu Chunqiao's place, and then came to Xu Chunjun's place.
"Why bother Auntie to come in person? Just send someone to let me know and I will be there." Xu Chunjun ordered someone to bring tea and snacks to Madam-in-law, and smiled and asked her to sit down.
Mrs. Yue refused to sit down and said, "I'll just bring the message to you. If the fifth girl agrees to go, she won't need a car at that time. Our people will come to pick her up. After watching the lanterns, we will take you and the third girl to her."
Send it back well."
Ziling and Lvchun forced her to sit down and said: "It's rare for you to come back. What can you do if you just sit for a while and talk about home affairs? I know that you are the most capable person around my aunt, but you won't even meet me."
You can’t even have enough time to drink tea and talk.”
The lady-in-law laughed so hard that she had to sit down and said, "You two girls really follow whoever you want, you are close and considerate, but you are so sweet-talking that you make people confused."
When Xu Lang got married, he brought not many people with him, including Cheng's mother and his wife.
After all, Cheng's mother is a bit older, so Xu Lang wouldn't ask her to come out unless it was a very important matter.
Madam-in-law is in her early forties, her children have grown up, and it is time for her to become more capable.
Xu Chunjun chatted with his wife-in-law for a while, and before leaving, he brought her some snacks and candies and said, "There aren't many things, so give them to your grandson!"
"Thank you so much, Miss Five." Madam Yue did not refuse this time, "I have to go back and reply to our girl before I can light the lamp."
"Auntie, come on slowly, I'll see you off." Xu Chunjun stood up with a smile and walked Mrs. Yue out the door.
Mrs. Yue came out of Xu's house and got on the carriage. The little girl who followed her said: "This fifth girl has no airs at all. No wonder I often hear people say that she is good."
"How many days have you been here as an errand?" Madam Yue smiled, "If you don't go out, the Xu family can be what it is today, partly because of our girl, and partly because of this fifth girl. There are thousands of people in the family.
There is only one person in charge. This one will definitely be able to accomplish things in the future."
In the blink of an eye, it’s the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
On this day, Xu Chunjun and Xu Chunqiao went out together and took Xu Lang's carriage to watch the lanterns.
There are countless beautiful scenery in the capital, and there are grand events at all seasons, but why is it so lively and exciting like the Lantern Festival?
Xu Chunqiao held Xu Chunjun's hand tightly and said, "Oh my God, there are too many people here. I'm afraid I'll lose you if I let go."
"Let's find a place to watch the scenery for a while, and then walk slowly." Xu Chunjun pulled Xu Chunsu to the side and said, "My aunt and uncle have reserved a seat at Yinhan Restaurant. Let's stroll over from here, and then cross from there.
Come here, just in time to get there."
Although they only planned to visit one street, it would take almost half an hour to go back and forth.
During this period, Xu Chunjun saw many acquaintances, some exchanged a few words, some just nodded, and some even looked at them completely and pretended not to see them, such as Cui Mingzhu and others.
After walking around, Xu Chunjun and the two maids went to the restaurant together. Xu Lang had already prepared hot tea and rice wine waiting for them, and said: "Your uncle met an old friend he hadn't seen for many years, so he went to the restaurant next door to reminisce.
Now, you just happen to be more casual."
The three of them sat in the elegant room next to the window, drinking tea and admiring the scenery outside the window.
Xu Lang then ordered many more dishes, and the three of them, the aunt and nephew, chatted, laughed, ate and drank affectionately, and soon the night got late.
But there is no curfew today, and there are still many tourists outside.
Chen Qin came back from the meeting with his friends, smelling faintly of alcohol.
Xu Chunqiao and Xu Chunjun greeted him and said, "It's getting late, let's go back first, aunt and uncle, let's have another drink!"
The two knew that Xu Lang and his wife loved each other, so they deliberately left time for them to be alone.
Xu Lang didn't stay in vain, he only said: "Wrap your clothes tightly outside, and tell those who are following to be careful. Don't startle the horse with these firecrackers and fireworks."
"Don't worry, aunt, we will be careful." Xu Chunqiao and Xu Chunjun both said, "You and uncle must not go downstairs. We will call the driver back when we get home."
Xu Chunjun and the others got on the carriage, and the coachman was thoughtful and said: "We came from the east, and when we go back, we go to the west! Although it is not as lively as the main street, there are many people setting up tables and singing little songs there, which is quite beautiful.
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"That's all there is to do." Xu Chunjun said politely.
This coachman belongs to the Chen family and has been growing up in the capital since childhood.
The carriage walked leisurely down the street, because tonight was different from the past. Everyone, men, women, old and young could enjoy playing in the street. Even when sitting in the carriage, the curtains were raised for easy viewing.
The streets to the west are full of stalls, selling toys and food, and there are stages set up not far away. There are shadow puppets, Zhuzhi lyrics and Kunqu Opera. Many of them are children in the theater troupe, holding a to practice their courage.
Also earn some copper coins.
Xu Chunjun and Xu Chunjun leaned against the car window and looked at each other.
The carriage passed by a lantern riddle stall, and Lu Xun suddenly pulled down the curtain. Zi Ling immediately said: "It's weirdly cold, and there's nothing to see."
Xu Chunjun remained calm, but she had already seen it.
Just now on the roadside, Zheng Wuji stood in front of a lantern riddle stall with his arms around a young woman, making love to each other.
The woman was dressed lavishly, but her behavior was very frivolous. It was obvious at a glance that she was not from a serious family background.
Everyone in the Xu family knew about Zheng Wuji's raising of his daughter, including Lord Xu Chun's servants.
But I don't know whether the one he just saw is his existing concubine or a new love.
The reason why Zheng Wuji is so ridiculous is not because he is a prodigal, but because everyone else knows to be restrained, but he is the only one who is so blatant.
Ziling and Lvchun were afraid that Xu Chunjun would feel uncomfortable, so they deliberately diluted the conversation.
Xu Chunjun naturally understood what they were thinking, so he pretended not to see the scene just now.
The further you go, the fewer people there are, so the carriage will naturally go faster.
By the time we arrived in front of Xu's house, the moon was already somewhat westward.
"I appreciate you." Xu Chunjun and Xu Chunqiao got out of the car and thanked the driver.
"You two girls are so polite. This is the duty of a villain." The coachman said with a bow.
Zi Ling had already prepared a small amount of money, put it on the shaft of the carriage and said, "This small amount of money is given by our two girls. You also want to have a glass of wine to relieve the cold."
