"In the first month of last year, the lights in the flower market were as bright as day, and in the moonlight there were willow branches, and people gathered around after dusk. In the first month of this year, the moon and the lights were still the same, no one from last year was seen, and the sleeves of spring clothes were filled with tears."
Jinxi recited the song "Shengchazi·Yuanxi" by Ouyang Xiu in a low voice. Her black pearl-like eyes swept over the bustling scene of people on Qianmen Street, and she couldn't help but feel a little sad.
On the Lantern Festival, a day when she should be reunited with her relatives and friends, she was inexplicably living in another time and space.
She raised her head and looked up at the full moon that had jumped up to the treetops and reached the zenith of the sky. The thoughts that were almost crazy in her heart came over her so fast that she had no time to hide them.
"Gege...Gege..." Mo'er's worried call, and the worried looks in Chu Teng and Jiang Rui's eyes, interrupted her blurred trance. She wiped her face in panic to cover up the confusion in her eyes, "What's the matter?
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"Gege... Is it because Fujin didn't come with Gege..." Mo'er asked hesitantly.
"Of course not. I just don't understand why the moon tonight is rounder than usual?" Jin Xi suppressed her thoughts and smiled. Although she found an extremely idiotic reason, it was able to satisfy the worried maid.
It was worth it for them to show their faces and laugh.
According to Cheap Dad, this year’s Shangyuan Festival was the first time in six years that there was a lot of fun in the palace. Not only was a lantern show held, but the most outstanding lion dance troupe in Beijing was also invited to perform in the palace.
It must be related to the successful recovery of Yaksa years ago and the smooth signing of the Treaty of Nerchinsk, which was beneficial to the stability of the Qing border.
Just like six years ago, the New Year's Eve and Shangyuan Festival after returning to Beijing after putting down the San Francisco Rebellion were as festive and lively.
However, six years ago, he was too drunk to drink because of Qin Ya's betrayal and had no time to feel it. Now, it was time to make up for Min Rong.
No, as soon as Fei Yanggu went to court, he returned home to bathe and change clothes. After a simple dinner, he took Minrong, Qi Ke and Qichen into the palace.
The two brothers Qi Ke and Qi Chen are now fifteen. Due to the conflict between several elders in the clan school, the masters are changed from time to time. Fei Yanggu simply wants to send the brothers to the Imperial College to study. Regardless of whether they pass the exam in the end, read more.
Books are always good. He doesn't want his two outstanding sons to be rough military generals who are not very proficient in writing like himself.
Therefore, at the beginning of the new year, he took his brothers to visit princes and ministers with higher official positions than him almost every day to pay New Year greetings. Whenever there were large-scale events in the palace, he did not forget to take the brothers to show their faces.
As for herself, a girl who is only six years old, she obviously does not receive such good treatment. However, fortunately, she is a working woman from the 21st century, so she will not be too busy to care about her parents and brothers here.
She was unhappy from then on.
On the contrary, her little life was also very fulfilling. Not to mention the half-day daily calligraphy and painting practice, just collecting all the raw materials and equipment needed for Qingsui to refine the aromatherapy was enough for her.
What's more, today is the Lantern Festival, and there are a lot of activities on Qianmen Street. When I went to "Liu Tangyuan" to pay my respects early in the morning, I got the approval of the cheap lady. In addition to asking her to bring two more maids, I also sent another one.
A young boy who knew a little about boxing sat outside the carriage and accompanied him.
"I don't know the reason...but the moon on Lantern Festival is rounder than usual. This has been happening since ancient times." Mo'er saw that his princess had regained her former vitality and stroked her two bras that reached up to her chest.
Braid, replied with a smile.
"Yes." Jin Xi nodded, looking back at the full moon as bright as a golden plate through the carriage window, and raised the corners of his lips slightly.
Silently thinking in my heart: Grandma, dad, mom, eldest brother, sister-in-law, Yongxu, Wansheng... I wish you a happy Lantern Festival. I am living a good life. No need to worry about me. Although I don’t know if my body is still lying in good condition.
Waiting for me to go back in the hospital. However, it must be fate to be able to live in another time and space like this, and look up at the same full moon with you... Mom, don't worry, I will try my best to live, no matter whether I can or not
When I go back, I will not be depressed, nor will I give up easily. I will never forget Teacher Fang Yimei’s twenty-nine years of teachings. Sincerely, salute!
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"Gege, why did you buy so many candles?" Mo'er and Chuteng each carried two large bags of newly purchased candles, and Chuteng asked in confusion.
"Well... it's a secret!" Jin Xi clapped her little hands and let it slip.
Last night, she was lying in bed and thinking about it, thinking that the backward Qing Dynasty probably couldn't buy advanced equipment that could refine flower spices into essential oils.
Although her understanding of aromatherapy is far less thorough than Wansheng's, she was dragged to the aromatherapy parlor for many spa treatments, and she knew more or less about different types of aromatherapy products, especially aromatherapy essential oils. She knew that she needed to extract a small bottle of essential oils.
The required process is very complex.
So, I thought of borrowing candles. Aren’t there many incense blends with candles in modern times? Qingsui has already prepared the ointment-like flower spices, and only needs to re-melt the candles, then fuse with the spices to solidify, and make
It can be made into aromatherapy wax. Moreover, the shape of the candle can refer to modern times. In order to facilitate mass production, candle templates of various shapes can also be created in advance...
"It must be Qingshui's request again... Gege, you can't spoil her like this..." Mo'er couldn't help but frowned and reminded. Qingshui didn't sign a contract with the mansion, and was not counted as a maid. She only occupied the side hall.
She knew what spices to make. She was almost invisible except for three meals a day or going to the toilet. Now it was good, she needed candles, and she asked Gege to go to the street to buy them herself.
"I'm also willing to spoil Mo'er." Jinxi took Mo'er's hand, "You are the number one maid around me. Chutou and the others still need your guidance. Don't be so angry. I
It will hurt."
"Gege——" Mo'er knew in her heart that Gege was trying to comfort her, telling her not to be of the same level as Qingtai. However, anyone who hears such comforting words would be shy. Mo'er's cheeks turned red with embarrassment, and she stomped her feet disapprovingly.
.She didn't know Qing Sui in the same way. She just felt that Qing Sui didn't treat Ge Ge as her master, and she felt unhappy and annoyed.
"Okay, don't be upset. You are all older than me. If others look at you, you will think that it is me, a little girl, who is bullying you. If a handsome young man comes and sees injustice on the road, he will draw his sword to help.
What should I do?!" Jin Xi waved her little hands exaggeratedly, and realistically acted out the drama of the young master rescuing the beauty, making the three maids laugh endlessly.
"Gege, do you need to visit other stores?" Jiangrui finally stopped laughing and asked Jinxi after helping Mo'er and the two carry the candles onto the carriage.
"Oh, one more thing... do you know where I can buy glassware?" In fact, what Qingsui mentioned was a ceramic pot. However, Jinxi thinks that glassware is better. Transparent vessels can adjust colors more accurately.
"Glassware?" The three maids looked at each other, and after a while they all shook their heads.
"Oh, I know this thing is very scarce. Forget it, I'll let my brothers take me there another day." After checking the purchase list, Jinxi found that except for the glassware, everything else was complete. So, he put away the list and headed towards
The maids narrowed their eyes and smiled: "Then the task is completed. Next, let's go watch the lanterns -!"