Although the city of Chang'an suffered an unprecedented snowstorm this winter, the sudden appearance of the Changle Trading Company of the Tang Dynasty was in a mess and its operations were jaw-dropping, as well as the court's conjuring of grain, grass and salt delivered from the Jianghuai area in a timely manner.
For the first time, Chang'an City did not suffer any serious impact, so compared to previous years, this Lantern Festival was particularly lively.
Just looking at the people on the street, even ordinary people wearing shabby and shabby clothes have a little more smiles on their faces.
On the streets, people help the old and the young, call for friends, and the streets are empty.
The lion dancers, the fire dragon dancers, the stilt walkers, the jugglers, and the ones with their mouths open and spitting out fire, all cheered up and shouted hard, even the monkey jugglers were beating their gongs very hard.
lively.
"Auntie, I want that——"
There was a child nestling in his mother's arms, pointing at a maltose vendor and acting coquettishly.
The mother holding the child was dressed in shabby clothes, but it could be seen that she was very clean. After hearing this, after a moment of hesitation, she carefully took out a copper coin from her arms, put it against it, bought a few pieces for the child, and smelled it.
It's just maltose with a bit of sweetness.
The child immediately narrowed his eyes with joy, licked it in small mouthfuls, and was reluctant to eat it in one bite.
Seeing the child's happy smile, the husband, who originally wanted to complain about his wife's wasteful spending, moved his lips, but finally did not speak.
After all, although life is difficult now, it is much better than in previous years.
The business of the blacksmith uncle's house next door has been booming this year. Throughout the winter, the activity of building briquette stoves and chimneys has not stopped. As an old neighbor, I have also benefited from it. I help from time to time and do odd jobs.
It's much more spacious down there than in the past.
In addition, because of the use of briquette stoves, coal was used for heating and cooking, and the cost of firewood was also saved. Calculated in a general way, there was an unprecedented surplus.
It’s rare that the children and wife are happy!
"Anu, you also have a try--"
The husband smiled innocently and took out a piece and handed it to his wife's mouth.
With bright eyes, my wife took a small bite, and the smile on her face was as bright as the street lights at night.
Kong Ling'er couldn't help but feel a little lost for a moment.
“Ling’er, Ling’er, what are you looking at——”
Seeing Kong Ling'er turning her head in a daze, the female companion beside her smiled and turned back to say hello.
"Ah - here we go -"
Kong Ling'er suddenly came to her senses, lifted up her skirt, and chased forward.
"Sister Ling'er, what's wrong with you today? Ever since you left the house, you feel like you've lost your soul - Hehe, do you have a sweetheart? Tell me which family's young master is so lucky to get such a sweetheart?
Sister Ling'er's favor..."
Kong Linger was teased by her companions, and she couldn't help but feel guilty, and her pretty face turned red.
"Sister, don't make fun of-"
Seeing the girl's evasive eyes and flushed face, the group of companions immediately became energetic.
"Oh, it seems that our sister Ling'er really has a sweetheart. Tell me, tell me, tell me who it is..."
Chirping, chirping, oriole chirping, and from time to time there was a delicate laughter like a silver bell.
His smile was as bright as a flower, and the passers-by around him couldn't help but feel slightly distracted.
I secretly thought to myself, whose female family member this is, she is really beautiful.
However, that's the end of it, because as long as you take a look at her clothes and the tall guards following her, you will know that she is definitely not someone you can afford to offend.
Being able to see this is a blessing.
Although he was laughing, an imperceptible sadness still flashed through the depths of Kong Ling'er's eyes.
Although I kept looking towards Chongrenfang consciously or unconsciously, I still didn't meet that person.
"If it were..."
I don’t know why, but this thought always comes to my mind lately and I can’t get rid of it.
"If I had been a little more proactive, maybe I would have been the mistress of the Chang'an Marquis Mansion by now..."
The current situation can only be said to be caused by fate.
…
Strictly speaking, this is the first time Wang Zi'an has celebrated such a lively Lantern Festival.
Although I lived in my previous life, at that time, I was either busy working overtime, or lying dead in the rental house playing with my mobile phone. Even if I occasionally went to the streets for a year, I was not in the mood to have any fun.
Moreover, even if you are in the mood to enjoy it, it is not much fun anymore.
Apart from some electronic lanterns dotting the streets and some themed light displays on the square, there is basically nothing else to see.
Not to mention, this kind of show with loud gongs and drums everywhere, lights and colorful decorations, full of life atmosphere.
Therefore, he was in high spirits along the way.
Basically, if you encounter any roadside stall, you have to take a bite. If you can't eat it, you give it away. If you encounter any weird gadgets, you buy it. If you can't take it clearly, you just give it to Cheng Chumohe who is following him.
Cheng Chuliang.
Isn’t that what my brother-in-law uses?
At this time, Cheng Chumo and Cheng Chuliang were almost feeling sick. Their arms were filled with all kinds of gadgets. Even if the artist was holding a lotus-shaped lantern in his hand, for such a big man,
What the hell is holding this little pink pinwheel in your hand?
The key is that even so, Wang Zi'an, Su Su and Wu Zetian have no intention of stopping.
Fortunately, Queen Changsun saw the entanglement between the two and said with a smile.
"Can you still hold it clearly? How about I hold some for you -"
"Yes, yes, yes, no problem -"
Cheng Chumo and Cheng Chuliang quickly shook their heads and rejected the Empress's kindness. Even if they were exhausted and laughed to death by passers-by on the road, they couldn't let the Empress help carry them.
Otherwise, I won’t be beaten to death by my father when I get home——
However, although they did not dare to let Empress Changsun take over, fortunately, the three shopping spies Wang Zi'an, Su Su and Wu Zetian finally stopped, which made Cheng Chumo and Cheng Chuliang secretly breath a sigh of relief.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "The lanterns and excitement are basically here. If we go forward, there is nothing to see. Why don't we turn back and go to other places to see..."
Queen Changsun saw that the lanterns in front of her were gradually dimming, and even the crowds were beginning to dwindle, so she couldn't help but suggest it.
Wang Zi'an is naturally indispensable.
In fact, at this point in his stroll, his fresh energy had faded, and he was thinking about whether he should just go home. While it was still early, he could take the opportunity to work overtime with Su Su and make a little man or something.
At this moment, a chuckle came from not far away.
"Sister Ling'er, sister Ling'er, what are you looking at - ah, are you looking at that young master, but that young master is really handsome -"
Following the sound, I looked over and saw that not far away, the lights were dim, and several beautiful figures were standing gracefully under the trees and looking secretly this way.
"I don't know whose family this girl is from, but she has really good taste——"
In his heart, Wang Zi'an silently gave the woman who just spoke a big thumbs up.
Putting his hands behind his back, he turned around leisurely, with a well-placed smile on his handsome face, and nodded slightly at the girls.
We are such polite people.
"Prince!"
Suddenly, a voice of surprise came from the crowd, causing the smile on Wang Zi'an's face to falter slightly.
At this time, the woman had already squeezed out of the crowd and came over with a face of surprise.
Kong Linger!
I was surrounded by a group of women just now, but I didn't notice it.
Ah, this——
I unexpectedly met an old acquaintance...
Wang Zi'an couldn't help feeling slightly embarrassed.
But he soon adjusted his mentality, smiled brightly and raised his hands.
"Miss Ling'er, what a coincidence-"
"Yeah, what a coincidence-"
Kong Ling'er clenched her fists slightly in excitement, her two beautiful big eyes showing unconcealable joy.
Could it be that this is fate destined by God?
I actually met him today in the vast sea of people!
"Miss Ling'er, are you also going out to play with your friends? Why don't you..."
Before he finished speaking, he felt the glares from behind him like thorns on his back. The prince's scalp tightened as he remembered that this was not a good time to hook up with a pretty girl.
A mother-in-law, two father-in-laws, two brothers-in-law, and a young daughter-in-law were all watching eagerly.
But half of the words have been said, what else can be done.
I had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue.
"Why don't we go around together..."
At this time, Kong Ling'er discovered that Wang Zi'an was not alone. He was followed by His Majesty, the Queen, Cheng Yaojin and his son, Fang Xuanling, and Miss Su Su, who was said to be Wang Zi's distant cousin, as well as members of Duke Ying's family.
That little girl.
Moreover, at this time, everyone, everyone was looking at me eagerly.
Her pretty face turned red immediately, but fortunately the lights were dim and she couldn't see clearly, otherwise she would have been too embarrassed to see anyone.
"Sister Ling'er, is this your sweetheart?"
Just when she was embarrassed and didn't know what to do, several little sisters behind her suddenly gathered around him laughing and joking, especially the little sister who had just made fun of her, her style was quite aggressive. They looked around Wang Zi'an.
After a few glances, he joked with a smile.
"No wonder Sister Ling'er seemed to have lost her soul all night. She secretly found such a handsome young man..."
"It's nothing, don't talk nonsense - I, Mr. Wang and I are just ordinary friends..."
Kong Ling'er's pretty face burned with embarrassment when her daughter's little secret was exposed in public. She wished she could find a crack in the ground and crawl into it right then and there.
However, even though he looked shy and anxious, he still couldn't help but subconsciously glance at Wang Zi'an's reaction.
Wang Zi'an saw her blushing face with embarrassment, and waved to the girls who came around with a warm smile.
"Good evening, sisters and sisters——"
"Oh - I didn't expect you to have a sweet mouth, sister Ling'er, you will be blessed in the future..."
As soon as Wang Zi'an said this, several of Kong Ling'er's little sisters suddenly started teasing him with exaggerated expressions.
Wang Zi'an couldn't help crying or laughing.
This woman just can't let them get together, otherwise once she meets a handsome man who is alone, she will talk more fiercely than the man. However, it is not easy for him to explain on the spot, otherwise Miss Kong Ling'er will be even more embarrassed.
"Miss Ling'er——"
Fortunately, Empress Changsun behind them noticed their embarrassment at this time and greeted them with a gentle smile.
Only then did Kong Ling'er get rid of the teasing of several little sisters as if she had been granted amnesty.
"Kong Ling'er has met - met my aunt, met several uncles, Miss Su Su..."
After saying this, Yingying bowed, Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin and others smiled and nodded. Miss Su Su responded with a smile, then stepped forward and quietly took Wang Zi'an's big hand.
Wang Zi'an looked back dumbfounded.
Sure enough, the little girl Wu Zetian was looking here with a proud expression. When her master looked over, her little face immediately changed into a cute and innocent expression.
I knew it!
Such a small brain is thinking about something every day!
Still free——
Forget it, let's give her more homework later. Children should study more seriously.
Empress Changsun took two steps forward, stretched out her hand to help her up, and said with a gentle smile.
"We haven't seen each other for a year, and Miss Ling'er has become even more beautiful——"
With that said, he took off a hairpin from his head and inserted it into Kong Linger's head with his own hands.
"Go back and say hello to Grandpa Ling for me. I didn't get to see you at the banquet this year. I'm quite sorry to miss such a talented woman like you. I didn't expect to meet you here tonight - this hairpin is for you.
, it’s a New Year’s gift to you——”
When Kong Ling'er saw the reward from the Queen, she quickly thanked him.
Since then, the charm and embarrassment just now have completely dissipated.
"These are your companions, right? Are you going with your companions, or are you going to go shopping with us -"
Queen Changsun glanced at her companions and asked with a gentle smile.
Kong Ling'er looked at her little friend, then subconsciously glanced at Wang Zi'an and Su Feier, who was just leaning against Wang Zi'an despite a smile on her face, and struggled in her heart.
"I - we are going back soon, so we won't be with my aunt and uncles..."
Having said this, he raised his head again and looked at Wang Zi'an who was smiling and saying nothing.
"King, Mr. Wang, we, let's go first——"
As he said that, he took his little sisters and ran away.
"This girl from the Kong family is a good girl, virtuous, virtuous, with a good heart, and knowledgeable. Her talent and appearance are all selected from Chang'an City. If she can marry someone back home, she will be a rare and virtuous wife...
…”
Having said this, he glanced at Wang Zi'an intentionally or unintentionally. This glance made Wang Zi'an's heart beat half a beat faster.
What do you mean, you——
Miss Linger and I are innocent!
However, his heartbeat had not yet finished beating when he heard Cheng Yaojin muttering.
"The crowd searched for her a thousand times, but when I suddenly looked back, she was there in the dim light——"
His scalp immediately became numb.
Don't make trouble, father-in-law, I tell you, this is all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding——
Thinking blindly can kill people.
Didn’t you see that my Susu’s eyes looked at me like a knife?
…
Separated from Wang Zi'an, Cheng Yaojin and others, on their way back to the palace.
Queen Changsun said thoughtfully.
"I see, that girl from Kong Ji Restaurant is probably really interested in that kid Zian -"
Li Shimin waved his hand nonchalantly.
"What's so strange about this? As for Zi'an's appearance and talent, how many of the daughter's families in Chang'an, even if they are not blind, can be indifferent to their thoughts? This man from the Kongji Restaurant is also a talent lover, and he can only be talented if he is not blind.
Weird - there's nothing to worry about, as long as that brat Zian doesn't have any ideas, nothing will happen..."
Hearing this and seeing that Queen Zian didn't respond, he couldn't help but stop and looked back in confusion, only to see his queen looking at him with a strange expression.
"What's wrong?"
"What's wrong? Didn't you notice just now that the look in Zian's child's eyes - I see, nine times out of ten, he also has something on his mind..."