Because of the border war, everyone in the palace was not having a good time this year.
During the Lantern Festival, even the lanterns in the palace were omitted. Even the people in the capital had to look north when admiring the lanterns.
Among the crowds of people watching the lanterns, there were many gentlemen and young ladies in bright clothes. There were also many young couples holding their children out to enjoy the lanterns.
One couple stands out in particular.
The young man is tall and handsome, with a handsome face. The woman beside him is slim, graceful and beautiful. Standing together, they look like a pair of beautiful women.
The young man was also holding a handsome, fair and fat boy in his hand. The boy was eight or nine months old, with a pair of dark eyes and a grinning mouth. He was particularly cute. This family of three had outstanding appearance and temperament, and they were constantly coming and going.
Among the crowd, he stands out like a flock of chickens, very dazzling.
A dandy from an unknown family looked at the beauty repeatedly and even stepped forward to make fun of her. The young man glanced at her coldly.
The dandy was startled by the sharp and cold gaze, and immediately pretended to be nonchalant and walked away.
The woman pursed her lips and chuckled, her voice soft and sweet: "You are so fierce, don't scare Brother Xu."
The man looked down at his son who was waving excitedly in his arms: "He is not afraid at all, he is very excited."
It was Feng Shaojun and Shen You's family of three.
After working in the palace for several days, the couple took a bath together during the Lantern Festival. They took their son out to enjoy the lanterns together.
Brother Xu's son was white and fat, wearing a red silk coat and a tiger head hat. He was heavy in his arms. However, Feng Shaojun didn't have to worry at all. From the moment he got off the carriage, it was Shen You who held him.
It's time, and Shen You is still calm and relaxed, not tired at all.
"What lanterns do you like? I'll buy them for you."
Commander Shen, who was dignified and respected by everyone in the palace, could only be so tender in front of Feng Shaojun.
Feng Shaojun smiled like a flower: "There are lantern riddle guessers over there. If you guess the lantern riddle correctly, you can win a lantern. You don't have to spend money to buy it."
Shen You was silent for a moment and said, "It's better to buy one!"
Feng Shaojun was so amused that he chuckled again and again.
Shen You has practiced martial arts since he was a child and has read books for several years. However, he obviously does not have much talent for reading. Forget about guessing lantern riddles.
Brother Xu didn't know what his mother was laughing at, so he giggled too.
After wandering around for half an hour, Feng Shaojun still had something to say. Shen You laughed softly and said, "Third brother has made a reservation for the restaurant. Let's go now to prevent them from waiting impatiently."
Shen Jia is responsible for making reservations at the restaurant, and Shen You is responsible for paying the bills. The two brothers have a clear division of labor.
Feng Shaojun has a rich private life and spends money lavishly. He never cares about such trivial matters. Sometimes he even takes the initiative to ask Shen You if he has enough money. Of course, Shen You refuses to take it and insists on paying half of his salary every month to support his family.
It was a matter of man's dignity, so Feng Shaojun just let him go.
The couple chatted and laughed, and slowly moved forward with the crowd. After walking for a while, they finally arrived at the restaurant. The window of the private room on the second floor was pushed open, and a familiar face appeared: "Fourth brother, fourth brother and sister."
Shouting and waving.
You don’t need to look to know that it is none other than Shen Jia.
Feng Shaojun and Shen You smiled at each other and went upstairs together with their children in their arms.
In the spacious and elegant private room, there are three members of the Shen Motong family. Shen Jia and Lei Xiaoxue are bringing Sister Miao. Brother Yu has just passed his 100th anniversary and is too young, so he did not take them out today.
When everyone meets each other, there is a lot of excitement and joy.
Brother Xu liked the excitement the most. He tried his best to dig his head out, and his big black and white eyes turned around, but he didn't know how much he understood.
Shen Jia grinned and stretched out his hand to Brother Xu: "Brother Xu, come here and let Third Uncle give you a hug."
Brother Xu struggled to twist toward Shen Jia.
Shen You didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so he had to put his son into Shen Jia's hands. Shen Jia held his son in his arms familiarly, and with a little force, he lifted Brother Xu high and turned around. Brother Xu giggled with joy. Bi Zai kissed I'm still happy in my father's arms.
Shen You also laughed, feeling a touch of sourness in his heart.
Feng Shaojun saw this and was secretly amused. He laughed softly and said, "Brother Xu must like you the most."
It's hard to say.
Ever since he was little, he has never been popular with children. But Shen Jia, on the other hand, is very popular no matter where he goes. Men, women, old and young, adults and children, all love to get close to Shen Jia.
Shen You felt silently sad in his heart, but soon put it aside.
Feng Shaojun sat next to Lei Xiaoxue and said with a casual smile: "We haven't seen you for a few days, and my third sister-in-law looks even more rosy."
Lei Xiaoxue stretched out her hand and pinched her cheeks, which had gained a lot of weight, and said with some distress: "Don't mention it, after giving birth to Brother Yu, I gained a lot of weight. I can't even wear the clothes I wore before."
Shen Jia immediately took over the words: "If you can't wear them anymore, make new ones. Make a new set of clothes for about seventy or eighty years, and wear them every day."
Is it about the new clothes?
Lei Xiaoxue glared at her husband.
Shen Jia immediately understood and quickly changed his words: "You were fine before, but you lost a little weight. Now it's just right."
Lei Xiaoxue then turned from anger to joy.
Everyone turned their heads and snickered.
Feng Shaojun said seriously: "Please serve two less dishes!"
Shen You asked cooperatively: "Why is this?"
Feng Shaojun pursed his lips and smiled: "I am already full after listening to the third brother and the third sister-in-law talking."
Everyone laughed together. Among them, Shen Jia laughed the loudest. Lei Xiaoxue first pinched Shen Jia quietly, and then also laughed together.
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Everyone was in great spirits. After dinner, they took their children to the Lantern Festival together.
According to the practice of previous years, there is no curfew on the night of the Lantern Festival. The lantern market will be lively until midnight, and then slowly dissipate. At this time, the sky is full of stars, there is a huge flow of people, and the lanterns are shining brightly. Like a river of stars, brilliant and dazzling.
Such beautiful scenery makes people feel proud and emotional about the prosperous era of Da Qi.
Feng Shaojun couldn't help but admire: "It's so beautiful tonight."
Shen You stared at her with dark eyes and raised the corners of his mouth: "It is indeed extremely beautiful."
I don’t know if he is praising the lantern market or praising his wife.
Feng Shaojun's eyes flickered and he smiled brightly.
Shen Jia and his wife walked faster. Sister Miao sat on Shen Jia's shoulders, looking like a small mountain. Sister Miao shouted happily: "Dad, I want that rabbit lantern."
"Okay!" Shen Jiaying said cheerfully and strode to the stall: "How much does this rabbit lantern cost?"
The owner of the lantern stall said with a smile: "There are lantern riddles on it. If you guess it correctly, you can take it away without any money."
Shen Jia said carelessly: "Young master, do I look like someone who can guess lantern riddles? Tell me how much money you have, I will buy it."
Provoked a burst of laughter.
I've seen people who can't guess lantern riddles, but I've never seen someone so confident.
Feng Shaojun's smile never stopped tonight.
Shen You's eyes were also full of smiles. Soon, his eyes glanced at a familiar face not far away, and his smile suddenly faded.
