Chapter 466: Visiting the Shangyuan Lantern Festival
On the fourteenth day of the first lunar month, Yunxi did not stay in the palace, but left the palace early in the morning.
Tomorrow is the Lantern Festival, and the Lantern Festival is held from the 13th to the 17th of the first lunar month. It is also the only day in the Ming Dynasty that does not have a curfew. All cities across the country are very lively.
This has also become the busiest day for government officials all over the country. Especially in the capital, where there are as many officials as dogs, any official’s family will find trouble with the two magistrates, so these days Jiangning County and Shangyuan County
All government officials were dispatched to maintain public order in the capital.
As Yunxi walked on the road, he rarely saw government officials or soldiers from the Wucheng Army patrolling the streets on every street. However, there was no extortion. At least Yunxi did not see anyone acting suspiciously.
Being questioned is inevitable.
Yunxi came out today just to go shopping. He counted on his fingers last night and found that he had not gone shopping among the people for almost a year.
He felt that this was not acceptable, as it was too far away from the masses. As the supreme ruler of the Ming Dynasty, although his job responsibilities did not include serving the people, and he did not have to come from the masses to the masses, it was always bad to be separated from the masses.
So Yunxi decided to go out of the palace today to walk around and observe the people's sentiments. Although the lives of the people in the capital are not universal, something can be seen.
As the day of the Lantern Festival Lantern Festival, the streets are of course very lively, with countless people wandering around on the streets.
The happiest ones are of course the children. They can wear new clothes during the Chinese New Year, eat things they usually can’t bear to eat, and get a little pocket money to buy novel gadgets. Especially these five days are the Lantern Festival, so there are a lot of things in their pockets.
The children who had spent all their pocket money got some more pocket money, and they happily went shopping on the street near their home.
Yunxi couldn't help but smile when he saw these children. There were not so many naughty children on the street at this time, and there were many nobles in the capital. It was possible that a person dressed in commoner clothes would be related to the six ministers or a certain lord.
Everyone gives their children numerous warnings not to bump into strangers.
In the capital, only children from families with a count or above dare to act like naughty children. However, such people are always followed by servants when they go out, and ordinary people will stay away when they see them.
Of course, there are a lot of guards around Yunxi, but Yunxi's guards are so good at disguise. They all wear the same clothes, just like a group of ordinary hereditary generals in the guard. Although the people will not provoke them, they will not go out of their way to avoid them.
Kai. Yunxi was now wearing a cotton coat that didn't attract anyone's attention, blending in with the guards.
Yunxi walked several streets in succession, but did not see the children of powerful families bullying others, nor did he see the government officials extorting money, so he said to the guards: "It seems that the capital is well managed. Yingtian Mansion, Shangyuan, Jiangning
The county should praise it."
The guards were a little puzzled: It's just that they didn't see the powerful bullying others. Such things are rare in the capital now, and no one wants to have any bad luck during the Chinese New Year; but it's strange that they didn't see the government officials extorting money.
It’s a good time for government officials to make extra money!
They did not expect that the streets that Yunxi visited were all in Shangyuan County, and the current magistrate of Shangyuan County was Huang Huai, who was born in Yunxi's Zhongshushe family. Huang Huai certainly did not intend to get more official positions at the level of county magistrate.
He also knew that allowing him to be devolved was to train him, so after he took office, he acted vigorously and resolutely, rectified the administration of officials, and fired several government servants who had committed more evil acts.
These people also wanted to find someone, but the only people they could find were officials from Yingtian Mansion, and these officials from Yingtian Mansion did not dare to offend Huang Huai, so naturally no one went to trouble Huang Huai. So these people all knew
There are people above Huang Huai, and they all work under Huang Huai. Huang Huai also knows that Yunxi has the habit of going out for a walk during the lantern festival these days, so he has been very strict these days. Naturally, they can't find the government officials extorting money.
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After wandering around for a long time, Yunxi felt a little hungry. He found a noodle restaurant for lunch, and then walked towards the side entrance of the capital. But Yunxi did not go in, and just waited outside, as if waiting for someone. The guard
They were a little puzzled.
But they were no longer puzzled immediately, because someone came over, and when they saw the person leading them, they found out that she was the Queen of the Ming Dynasty!
It turned out that Yunxi was thinking that Queen Xiyao had never left the palace since she entered the palace, except to pay homage, so he took her for a walk outside the palace today.
The guards were nervous and at a loss. They subconsciously wanted to kneel down and salute, but they realized that this was a sign of insubordination and hurriedly stopped.
Not only were they nervous, but Xiyao was even more nervous than them. Xiyao had seen the Crown Princess go shopping with the Prince in the notes of scholars from previous dynasties. It was even more common for the Emperor to walk around the capital alone, but he had never seen it before.
I've seen the Queen and the Emperor go shopping together.
Because Xiyao was too nervous, she couldn't help but reach out and hold Yunxi's hand, and she immediately felt relieved. Yunxi also took her hand and walked towards the lantern festival.
The guards were all shocked. This was outside the palace. This was too shocking. If an old scholar who knew Yunxi saw it, Yunxi would have some strange reputation tomorrow; Xiyao might even gain fame.
Vixen is the most senior honorary title for the emperor's concubine.
But when they looked at Yun Xi's normal expression and Xiyao's relieved expression, who dared to go up to remind them? They could only do it, and then the guards guarded all directions to ensure that no one else could see it.
But in this way, the sight of Yunxi and Xiyao was blocked. Xiyao was a little strange, and then felt that her right hand seemed to be holding another hand. She suddenly understood and her face turned red.
He quickly let go of Yun He's hand.
Yunxi smiled softly and did not insist on grabbing Xiyao's hand. This was not the palace after all, and Yunxi was also afraid that he and Xiyao would have some weird titles tomorrow.
When they arrived at the lantern festival, Xiyao saw that she had been there before and said, "Husband, the lantern festival is best seen at night, but it's still a little bit worse now."
Yunxi replied: "Of course it's best to watch at night, but..."
He didn't finish his words, but Xiyao already understood what he meant.
The lantern festival is naturally the most beautiful at night, but Yunxi has a special status. Before he came to the throne, he sneaked out in the afternoon to watch the evening party, but after he came to the throne, he didn't dare to.
Xiyao and Yunxi walked around the lantern festival. From time to time, they pointed at a person selling lanterns and said, "I have seen this person every year from the age of seven to fifteen. He is just younger than this. I didn't expect him to still be selling it here."
Lanterns.”
Of course, Xiyao not only watched, but also bought, and bought a lot. Perhaps this place brought back many memories of her childhood, and Xiyao, who was usually steady, became childish, and from time to time she said a few words to old sellers she had met before.
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Not to mention, it is rare to see sisters who look alike. Today, Xiyao is dressed the same as she was before she got married, but her bun is different, so there are still many people who remember her, and many people ask: "What about you?"
Where is your elder sister or younger sister? Why didn't you come out with you?"
Xiyao didn't know how to answer, so she didn't speak. However, most people suddenly realized: "You are all married, so it is not convenient for you to come out together."
There were also many people talking to each other after they were farther away: "You said that these two sisters look so alike, they probably wouldn't be able to recognize each other even if they entered the wrong room. Maybe such a thing has really happened."
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They thought the Yunxi couple couldn't hear it, and the Yunxi couple really couldn't hear it, but there were guards scattered around to protect them! So there were guards who heard it.
However, the guard did not dare to say anything to Yun He. He just glared at those people and thought to himself: 'You guys will look better later.'
Seeing that it was getting late and Yunxi had something to do at night, the couple planned to return; but just as they were about to go out, Xiyao heard a confused voice: "Yaoer?"
Xiyao immediately turned her head and saw her brother Xue Xiran, sister-in-law Wei, and brother Xue Xiyang.
Yunxi also turned around and saw them. He immediately said to Xiyao, who was looking a little excited: "Don't shout!" He also gave some instructions to the guards around him, and then led Xiyao to a nearby room.
In the restaurant, I asked for a booth. Along the way, Xiyao was distracted, thinking about your brother.
After a while, Xiran walked in with his wife and younger brother. Just as he was about to salute, Yunxi stopped him: "No need, you brothers and sisters don't meet often, so there is no need to salute."
Yunxi then stood up, said to Xiyao: "I'll wait for you outside." and walked out.
Xiran wanted to speak, but before he could say anything, Xiyao said first: "Brother, long time no see..."
Xiyao has not seen her brother for a long time. She talks a lot, and she knows that there is not much time, so she talks urgently and quickly. Sometimes Xiran and Xiyang have no chance to answer. But Xiyao looks like
I just wanted to talk to my brothers and didn't care much whether they answered or not.
After a while, Xiran took the opportunity to ask: "Sister, will your Majesty take you out to visit the lantern festival today?" He still thought he was dreaming.
Xiyao blushed and nodded.
Xiran suddenly felt a little emotional: "Your Majesty is really, really fond of you." He didn't know what word to use at all, doting?
Xiyang also took the opportunity to ask: "Eldest sister, where is the second sister? Didn't you come out together?"
"Yier stays in the palace to look after the house." Xiyao touched Xiyang's head and said with a smile. Although Xiyang is taller than her now, in Xiyao's heart, he will always be that little boy.
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They said a few words to each other, and Xiran said: "Yao'er, even if His Majesty loves you, you must do your duty as a queen and don't be arrogant because of your favor."
Xiyao nodded and said, "I know, my parents have told me many times."
Afterwards, Xiran took his wife and brother out first, saluted Yunxi and then left. Xiyao straightened her hair, wiped her face, walked out and followed Yunxi back to the palace.