The sudden change caused an uproar in Bianjing, and many officials spent the New Year in anxiety and suspicion. Even the carnival of the Shangyuan Festival was in high spirits, and many people complained in their hearts, officials, why don't you wait until after Shangyuan to issue an edict?

In contrast, the officials in Hangzhou were much more relaxed, the edict was not delivered, and there was no need to be suspicious. At least you can have a comfortable New Year. On Chinese New Year's Eve, he agreed to a banquet with Zhao Luo and others, and Lin Zhao was quite apologetic for not being able to accompany Mu Sihong to keep the New Year together.

So I hurriedly dealt with the relevant government affairs, and specially vacated Shangyuan, in order to go to the West Lake to enjoy the lanterns and guess the riddles. They met at the Qinhuai River on the Shangyuan Festival, and they became acquainted because of the lantern riddle, which will become an unforgettable experience.

I can't return to Jiangning this year, and going to West Lake to enjoy the lanterns and guess the riddles can be regarded as a disguised revisit. For Mu Sihong, as long as the husband has himself in his heart, he is happy no matter where he is.

This night, Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong went out early. The small cotton clothes are worn close-fitting, the fur fur is outside, and then a cape, and the warmth work is very good. Since being injured by the knife, Mu Sihong's body is not as good as before and needs extra maintenance.

When he went out today, Lin Zhao did not let people follow, and walking on the streets at night at their age, no one would think that it was a county order. On the contrary, it is more like a pair of young people, a newlywed Yan'er couple, going out to enjoy the lights together sweetly.

It's just nightfall, and the West Lake is already crowded with people. Although Hangzhou suffered heavy rain this year, because the government's relief was very timely, and the price of grain has also fallen, this New Year is relatively comfortable.

The Shangyuan Festival, the real carnival of the Song Dynasty, a little thing can't stop people's enthusiasm.

Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong walked all the way and said with a smile: "Look, the lantern festival of West Lake is not as good as the Qinhuai River!" ”

"yes!" Mu Sihong smiled and said: "And the West Lake is more pure, although the Qinhuai River is prosperous, but the fat powder smell is too strong." ”

"That's how you look out of the mud and not stained!" Lin Zhao smiled and took Mu Sihong into his arms.

Colorful flower boats have been wandering on the West Lake, which is the boat of large families, in order to decorate the night scene more beautiful. In the distance, there are also bright lights hanging on the Leifeng Pagoda, which can be clearly seen in the dark night, and can be seen from miles away. Although it is not as bright as the lighting of later generations, it is also unique, showing another kind of serene beauty.

The small vendors by the lake are busy, and all kinds of lights are hung up, which is very beautiful. The lights are reflected in the West Lake, the sky and the lake are full of color, and the lake and mountains are particularly enchanting.

The people who enjoy the lanterns are even more excited, shuttling through the crowd, and can feel the joy and liveliness. In ancient times, there were not so many entertainment activities, so people's enthusiasm was extraordinarily high, which later generations could not experience.

Mu Sihong felt even more novel, although she participated in the lantern festival of Qinhuai River every year, she was always the cold heroine on the flower boat, and she never personally participated in the process of watching the lanterns and guessing riddles.

What's more, the death of her family on the Shangyuan Festival has always become a knot in her heart. Where do you get the interest in enjoying the lanterns?

This year is completely different, Lin Zhao helped bring the murderer to justice, and the blood sea was avenged, and Mu Sihong's heart knot could finally be let go. What's more, if you tie the knot and have a concubine, your heart will be much happier.

Therefore, this year is the first time that Mu Sihong has really participated in it, so she is particularly excited. Holding Lin Zhao's hand, looking left and right, so unhappy.

Lin Zhao was also very relieved in her eyes, she had forgotten the pain of the past, and she could really start a new life from now on.

As I walked, I found a place in front of me that was crowded with many onlookers. Mu Sihong smiled: "Lin Lang, let's go and take a look!" ”

"Okay!" Tonight, Lin Zhao has been following Mu Sihong's thoughts!

When they squeezed in, they realized that someone was guessing the lantern riddle, and it was said that the prize was quite generous, attracting many people to participate. You must know that in the Great Song Dynasty, guessing lantern riddles is a highly involved activity, and there are many folk guessing masters.

When Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong passed, they saw that there were already a lot of people around the platform, some lanterns were hanging on the platform, and lantern riddles were hanging on the tassels!

"Lantern riddles are your forte, why don't you win a few prizes for us?" Lin Zhao joked with a smile.

I didn't want Mu Sihong to shake her head and said: "No, I'm only good at riddles, not guessing, this is your strength!" ”

Looking at each other and smiling, sweetness and happiness are written on their faces and hearts...... When they really squeezed in, they realized why so many people were paying attention, because it was a child who guessed the lantern riddle, a little girl about ten years old!

"It's only five, that's fifty dollars!"

"This little girl is so smart, if only my daughter could do that......"

"It's a pity that I don't have that blessing......"

"Where is it so simple? Look at this little girl's quick thinking and proper manners, at first glance, she is a ...... who has read books in the family of scholars."

It turned out that the owner of this room seemed to be very confident, and set up a lantern riddle ten yuan of the lottery, which is actually equivalent to a bet.

Those who want to guess the riddle first have to buy a lantern, but the price is several times that of an ordinary lantern. However, in the face of the temptation of ten times of money, there are still many people who grit their teeth and are eager to try.

According to the price level of the Song Dynasty, the consistent money is roughly equivalent to 300 yuan in later generations, and ten yuan is 3,000 yuan, which is also a big temptation.

However, the lantern riddles in this house seem to be very difficult, and many people are disappointed when they go up, and few people can guess it. The lamp seller made a lot of money, was excited, and grinned.

So much so that many people are dissatisfied, hoping that someone can teach this person a lesson, at least not to be disgraced. At this time, a little girl stood up and said that she wanted to challenge!

No one cares, many people who claim to be masters are still helpless, what can a little doll do, so they don't take the little girl in their eyes at all. Since it is open to do business, all the people who come are guests, and people give money to buy lamps, so the lantern riddles are naturally guessed by others.

No one expected that the little girl would be a blockbuster and guess five in a row. It was immediately impressive and amazing. Many people who failed before applauded, and it is no wonder that seeing someone raise their eyebrows can be regarded as helping themselves out of anger in disguise.

It's just that in this way, some people in the lamp seller are unhappy, and every time the little girl guesses a lantern riddle, his face becomes gloomy. Today is just an opportunistic thing, because of the sale of lanterns for many years, this boss has been immersed in lantern riddles for many years, and he is a master of guessing.

He was so confident in his own level that he wanted to say something like this. At the beginning, I was really proud, no one could guess it, and under the temptation of ten times of money, the sales of lanterns were very good. Just as she was getting proud, the little girl suddenly came out.

Originally, I didn't seem to take the little girl seriously, but I didn't want to guess five in a row at once, that's fifty yuan! This year's income in one night is not so much, and this is a big loss. The beads of sweat on the forehead of the lantern boss became more and more, and there was a special coolness in the spring cold, and he was a little weak-hearted.

And not only is the heart weak, but also a little annoyed, how can I feel comfortable when I lose fifty yuan like this? He was already a little annoyed, and he was trying to figure out how to earn the fifty guan back.

"Little girl, the riddle guess is good!" The boss of the lamp seller smiled: "Ten times the money is nothing, according to the rules, now we play bigger, how about a victory?" ”

"How can you say that?" The little girl is decent, and she is not afraid.

Lin Zhao looked at it from a distance and said with a smile: "This boss is in a hurry, he can't afford to win or lose, and he is really out of grace to compete with a child." This little girl will be a little interesting! ”

Mu Sihong also smiled, and like everyone else, she looked up at this little girl.

The lantern seller said: "One hundred times, a lantern riddle, guess one last time!" ”

Wow...... Many people were surprised that this guy actually said that he wanted to bet a hundred times, which is a huge amount of money! Many can clearly see that this boss is already in a hurry.

The little girl was not surprised, there was no surprise on her immature face, she was very calm, and this concentration was not at all something that ordinary people could have. I only heard Youyou say: "But I only have fifty ......"

"It's okay, you can let your family send it, you can owe it first!" As soon as the lamp seller's words came out, he immediately attracted a wave of disdain, and this guy was too shameless.

"No, the family won't give me so much money......" The little girl looked young and ignorant, and shook her head slightly.

"Don't worry, you can bet on yourself!" The lamp seller uttered an even more outrageous remark. The little girl is about ten years old, and she is already very delicate, and she looks like a beautiful embryo. Raising it for two years, whether you keep it for yourself or sell it, it is very cost-effective.

"Shameless, it's really shameless...... Mu Sihong was very angry, she just wanted to accuse, but she didn't want other people to scold loudly!

Lin Zhao waved his hand and said, "It's okay, let's wait and see what happens, rest assured......"

"How can this be?"

The lantern seller said that he was out of the way, and he carried out the shameless to the end, and said: "Girl, you can do it yourself, the rules are like this, if you don't want to, then the lantern riddles in front of you will not be counted." ”

"Shameless, really shameless, it's clearly a scoundrel!" Everyone blamed one after another, and they all saw that he was clearly a scoundrel and wanted to repay the debt!

Everyone is constantly accusing, but people are just unmoved, a set of rules is set by me, and I have the final say, which makes people helpless.

"Girl, you'd better go!" Everyone spoke out to dissuade them, after all, the bet was really too big, and there were no parents and relatives around, so it was really a bit too much.

But he didn't want the little girl to frown, so he said lightly: "Okay, I'll bet with you!" ”

(To be continued)