The excitement of the Lantern Festival Lantern Night is something that no one can refuse.
During the Northern Song Dynasty, during the Lantern Festival in Luoyang, Xijing, Sima Guang, who was in charge of the Yushitai of Xijing, saw his wife Zhang dressed up and about to go out. He was unhappy because of his orthodox thinking, so he asked: "Why bother to go out to see the lanterns at home?" Sima Guang and his wife Zhang were very close to each other. The wife did not take concubines when she was born, and they did not continue their relationship after her death. They were truly "a pair of people from one generation to the next".
Even Mrs. Zhang could not resist the excitement of the Lantern Festival. She looked at her husband and replied seriously: "I also want to see the tourists."
From this we can see the status of the Lantern Festival in people's hearts.
On the night of the Lantern Festival, the people of Shenjing City were having fun and enjoying themselves. Thousands of households, thousands of households, people living in narrow alleys and thoroughfares, young and old, men and women, took to the streets to enjoy the lanterns.
The shops along the street also put up exquisite lights in a creative way to attract customers. Various people set up stalls on the roadside, and a stall owner selling musical instruments played the sanxian to attract customers.
There are also various kinds of street food, but the most eye-catching ones are always the various lanterns. In addition to the traditional lanterns, there are also various kinds of lanterns made into special shapes, including birds and animals, flowers, birds, fish and insects.
People either stop to watch the mythical characters, or negotiate prices to buy them.
This year's Lantern Festival Palace did not issue a decree for the imperial concubine to have a wedding, and even Jia Zheng was unable to return to the palace because he was busy with official duties in other places. However, the Lantern Festival Night in Rongguo Mansion was still colorful and the lights were shining together.
Everyone accompanied Jia Mu to drink, watch a show, eat Yuanxiao, and set off fireworks.
Overnight, fireworks of various colors were set off again and again outside, such as the sky full of stars, nine dragons entering the clouds, a thunder, ten flying blasts and other scattered small firecrackers.
A few more days passed.
In the evening of that day, Jia Lan dressed neatly and led Qingwen Lingguan in a carriage, and went out together with Wu Gui, Qin Shi, Ban'er and other servants, as well as Jia Yun.
"Brother Yun, please come up."
As soon as he left the house and before walking out of Ningrong Street, Jia Lan raised the curtain and waved to Jia Yun, asking her to get in the car.
Jia Lan looked at this older-looking fellow of the same race, whose face was somewhat similar to "Jiangdong Biyan'er", and asked with a smile: "Brother Yun, I have been reading in my yard these days, and I haven't called you to meet me. Is there anything I can do to you?"
Are you boring Brother Yun?"
Jia Yun hurriedly shook her head: "Spring is approaching. It is human nature for Brother Lang to concentrate on his studies. He only hates that I am a low-level student and cannot help you."
Jia Lan laughed loudly: "The way to study depends on oneself. Others can help, but in the end, it is up to oneself."
Jia Yun said: "I heard from people in the house that the young master studied hard all day long without letting go of the book, but he still did not forget to greet his ancestors and wives every day. Lang Geer's filial piety is really admirable."
Jia Lan nodded briefly and then asked, "How is Brother Yun's mother? I heard she caught some cold a few days ago?"
"I'm thinking about Brother Laura. It was cold last year. Although my mother was very careful, she still caught a bit of cold. But it was good to take medicine in time." Jia Yun finished speaking and handed over to Jia Lan: "Thanks to Brother Lang.
, not only ordered people to send medicinal materials and carbon fuel, but also had people repair my house, which had been in disrepair for a long time, so that my mother could recover from her illness so quickly."
When saying these words, Jia Yun was full of gratitude and even a little proud.
Ever since the news about him marrying Jialan spread, relatives who had not interacted with each other in the past have come to visit one after another. Even his uncle Bu Shiren, who never took the initiative to come around on weekdays, took his aunt with him on the first day of the new year, and the couple braved the cold wind.
Come to say New Year greetings to Jia Yun’s mother.
My aunt, who used to have higher eyes than her neck, has such a respectful attitude for the first time in her history.
In fact, he knew that these people were not congratulating Jia Yun, but Jia Lan behind him, but it was enough to make Jia Yun feel proud.
"It's easy, Brother Yun, you're welcome." Jia Lan waved his hand.
He knows all these things about Jia Yun.
He has always believed that if you want to make good use of a person, you must make him worry-free. Otherwise, how can he be willing to work for you?
He admires Jia Yun. After all, he is one of the few promising people in the Jia family and deserves his courtesy.
But in fact, this is also a small test for Jia Yun.
Jia Lan wanted to know whether this sudden change in status made Jia Yun become arrogant.
Fortunately, Mr. Cao did not bully me.
Perhaps because of the lack of flattering Sister Feng to obtain the purchase of the Grand View Garden, Jia Yun suffered another hardship and experience. From the feedback she received from her spiritual senses, Jia Yun was excited and proud at this time, but the remaining eight points were still the same as when she first saw her.
So calm.
Jia Yun, sitting in front of Jia Lan, has a very active aura and is full of positivity.
As the saying goes, people feel refreshed during happy events, which probably refers to Jia Yun's current state.
[That’s fine, I’ll feel more at ease if I leave that matter to Jia Yun.]
After thinking about it, Jia Lan said: "There is something I want to trouble Brother Yun with..."
What he wanted to ask Jia Yun to do was to go to Nan Province to contact the second uncle of the Xue family and make acquaintance with Xue Biao.
Of course, the reason for going there was to deliver the recipe to the cake shop and sign some contract documents.
"Cream cake?"
Although he didn't quite understand it, Jia Yun still listened carefully. When he took the so-called "cake" from Qingwen's hand, he was immediately attracted by its appearance.
The pure white appearance was decorated with fresh fruit preserves. Just holding it in his hand could smell the sweet fragrance that made his index fingers twitch. He immediately judged that this product would be a big seller and clenched his fists tightly with excitement.
, raised his head and said: "Don't worry, sir, I will set off south soon and I will definitely get things done."
After Jia Yun tasted the cake, her eyes lit up again, and she looked at the only half piece left in her hand as if looking at a treasure.
He said: "Lang Geer, this matter should be done sooner rather than later. I think the ingredients used in this cake probably need to be stored in an ice cellar. I can take advantage of the cold weather to pack more ice cubes for storage..."
Jia Lan nodded appreciatively to Jia Yun.
Everything about the cake is good, but it needs to be refrigerated. It's fine in the North, but naturally you need to prepare a lot of ice cubes in advance when you go to the Southern Province.
Fortunately, the weather is relatively cold in this era, and it is relatively easy to get ice in Southern Province.
"Brother Yun, I want to find another person to sell this thing in Guangnan, what do you think?"
Jia Yun frowned slightly, thought for a while, and hesitated before speaking: "I don't think it's appropriate."
He continued directly: "Although I have never been to Guangnan, I have met many business travelers traveling from Guangnan to the north in guest houses, and I have heard a lot about the customs of Guangnan. The weather is hot there, and it is extremely difficult to preserve food.
It has also developed their habit of pursuing the original taste of ingredients in their diet.
Of course, they also like sweets. But as mentioned above, we may not be able to sell this food in Guangnan until we can solve the problem of food preservation.
On the contrary, I think this kind of food is very suitable for sale on the grassland..."
Jia Lan's lips moved, feeling very surprised.
Originally I just wanted to test Jia Yun, but I didn't expect that he actually gave an answer that went beyond the outline.
The carriage drove slowly, and people outside the window were noisy.
"There is one more thing..."
Because Jia Yun suggested selling the cakes to the grassland, the two chatted for a while, until they had almost finished talking, Jia Lan changed the topic and started talking about another thing.
"On this trip, Brother Yun went to Nan Province to cooperate with the second master of the Xue family. I heard Aunt Xue mention that the second master of the Xue family traveled all over the country in his early years, even traveling along the West Sea. I think he must have seen it from the perspective of the second master of the Xue family.
You will surely find business opportunities there.
Since you are looking for someone to cooperate with you, you have to show some sincerity. I think that the second master of the Xue family has a lot of hard work and has been doing business in his early years. He may have caused some diseases. I have already written to the imperial doctor at the imperial hospital to prescribe some qi and body supplements.
Fang Zi, I’ll trouble Brother Yun to bring some medicinal materials with you when the time comes. The medicinal materials are not valuable, just to show your sincerity.”
Jia Yun responded: "Lang Ge'er is thoughtful and very good."
"Besides, I heard that the son of the second master of the Xue family is also a smart and capable person. In addition, he has a good relationship with the aunt of the Xue family. Brother Yun might as well make friends with her this time..."
Jia Yun had a thoughtful look on her face after hearing this, and then she seemed to understand something. Suddenly her eyes lit up, and she nodded heavily to Jia Lan: "Don't worry, Brother Lan, I will do it."
Obviously he understood what Jialan meant.
Make good friends with the next generation of the Xue family and make the cooperative relationship between the two families closer again.
Jia Lan smiled slightly, it is easier to deal with smart people.