"What! As soon as Ying'er came back, I heard that the Shangyuan Lantern Festival in the capital will be very lively, why don't we go together today? Since Shuying appeared in his room, Liu Fan knew that his plan to go out alone had failed, and while Shuying was not angry, Liu Fan took the first step to invite Shuying to go to the Lantern Festival together. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Shuying's pretty face was blank, and she glanced at Liu Fan, "Brother Jimin, aren't you afraid that Ying'er will disturb your interest?" I've heard that someone is going out to hook up with beautiful women! ”

"Huh! How could it be! With Ying'er by my side, that's the beautiful thing I dreamed of, what kind of beauty is as beautiful as my Ying'er! While it's still early, let's call Xiaohu and let them go quickly! Liu Fan smiled and smiled bitterly in his heart, this little aunt and grandmother were really angry, fortunately I saw the opportunity early, otherwise it would have been miserable.

Seeing Liu Fan's good attitude in admitting his guilt, Shuying said with some reluctance, "Okay! Since Brother Jimin is so gracious, then Ying'er will give you a chance! ”

"Good! I'm going to call someone, let's go! ”

Half an hour later, Liu Fan and Shuying walked side by side on the bustling streets, although it was not yet night, the lantern vendors selling lanterns in the lamp market outside Donghua Gate were already everywhere. The street of the lamp market is crowded with people, shoulder to shoulder, lively and extraordinary, the shops along the street are hung with colorful lanterns, and there are all kinds of lanterns, round, square, cylindrical, polygonal and other shapes are strange and ingenious.

There are also a lot of tourists who come to play and enjoy the lanterns on the street, and the eunuchs in silk and satin, brocade and red shoes, and the servants with a large number of green clothes and small hats hug back and forth, swaggering through the market. Ordinary people also come in pairs, and there are folk people on the street, juggling, stilts, dry boats, running donkeys, Yangge, fire-breathing, poles, etc., which are splendid, and there are many onlookers, and the applause and cheers can be heard from afar. The vendors selling all kinds of food are not willing to be lonely, and all kinds of shouts are endless.

The bustling and lively scene made Shuying and Liu Fan, two people who had never seen the "market", dizzy, and didn't know what to do for a while. After staring at him for a long time, Liu Fan had no choice but to smile bitterly at Shuying beside him, "Ying'er!" I never thought that the lantern festival in Jingshi would be so prosperous, where do you think we should go first? ”

Shuying also frowned, looking at a loss, "I don't know either!" When I was in Hangzhou, my father didn't let me go out, and Ying'er had never seen such a lively scene! Let's go and see the lanterns first! ”

Liu Fan was speechless, Shuying, a "local", had never seen it, and he, a "future otaku", didn't know what to do, so he had to nod and say, "Okay!" Let's go see the lanterns first! ”

Liu Fan took Shuying a few steps forward to a stall selling lanterns, "Little brother! How do you sell this lantern? ”

The little brother who came to the door of the business lit up, and hurriedly said, "This lord, madam!" You are asking the right person, this Donghuamen Street has the most lantern styles and the most complete types. This lantern is a lot of exquisite, usually divided into chandeliers, lamps, wall lamps, lanterns several categories, we have dragon lanterns, palace lanterns, yarn lanterns, blue lanterns, dragon and phoenix lanterns, angular lights, tree lamps, ceremonial lanterns, mushroom lamps, please ask what you want! ”

"Huh!" Liu Fan's face was black, this guy was really poor enough, "I only asked you how much the lantern is, I didn't ask you about the type and style, what do you do with so much?" Don't I know, sir? Talkative! ”

The vendor hurriedly nodded and apologized, "Yes, yes, yes!" The little one is too mouthy, don't blame the master! This lantern is a penny and a lamp. This hanging lamp is twenty yuan a lamp, and the seat lamp is a little more expensive, ranging from two to three dollars of silver! Father! The little one looks at you and Mrs. together, and you must also come to see the Lantern Festival! How about selling a few lanterns? What do you think of this? Chang'e running to the moon, as well as the inscription of the reader, and this mandarin duck playing in the water, flying with wings, the lord and the lady take it, how festive! Would you like two? ”

Seeing Liu Fan's face getting more and more ugly, Shuying couldn't help but cover her mouth and snicker, "Brother Jimin!" This guy is quite funny! Why don't we buy him! Well! Store! How much does it cost? Shuying asked as she picked up a lantern embroidered with a lotus pattern

The vendor praised repeatedly: "Madame, what a vision! This is our best lotus lantern! It is made of bamboo, silk, bright ball, jade pendant, silk spike, feather, shell and other materials, through color tie, paste, braiding, embroidery, carving, and then with paper-cutting, poetry and other decorations. It's really the best in the lamp! ”

"Just say how much!" Liu Fan interrupted the vendor's gushing introduction with an impatient face.

"Back to the old man, such a high-grade lantern only costs three coins of silver!" The vendor replied respectfully with a smile on his face

"Little Tiger pays!" Liu Fan was impatient to wait for a long time, he came to visit the lantern festival, not to listen to the hawker talk about lanterns, because of Shuying's face, Liu Fan was not good, otherwise he would have left a long time ago.

Li Xiaohu, who was behind him, stepped forward when he heard the sound, took out some loose silver and handed it to the vendor, "No!" Take it! Let me ask you, what is the most lively and beautiful place in this light market? ”

The peddler took the silver, weighed it in his hand, and replied without raising his head, "Of course it's Yuqionglou!" ”

"Where is Yuqiong Tower?"

The peddler raised his head, pointed ahead, and said, "No! Right in front, the tallest and biggest restaurant is! At this time of year, those dignitaries will watch the lantern festival in Yuqiong Tower! ”

Liu Fan took the lantern in Li Xiaohu's hand, and then handed it to Shuying beside him, and then said, "Go!" Let's also go to Yuqiong Tower! ”

The hawker behind him saw Liu Fan and the others leaving, and hurriedly shouted, "Hey! This man, looking for your money!? ”

"You're rewarded! Remember not to talk so much in the future! Liu Fan's voice came from afar.

A few people walked forward, did not go far to come to a tall and prosperous restaurant, this restaurant is as high as several floors, carved beams and painted buildings, cornices and corners, golden and brilliant. At first glance, you can see that it is a luxurious place. When you enter the building, you can see that the mahogany is the beam, the crystal jade is the lamp, the pearl is the curtain, and the fan gold is the column. Liu Fan couldn't help but sigh: "What a jade Qionglou!" It's really a bit of the momentum of Yuyu Qionglou! It is worthy of being the largest restaurant in Donghuamen! ”

Just when Liu Fan sighed, a warm voice suddenly came from behind him: "Of course, Yuqiong Building has not fallen for a hundred years, and it has been one of the most famous restaurants in Beijing since its establishment in the Zhengde period." It has always been a gathering place for dignitaries and talents! At the same time, it is also the best place to watch the lantern festival in Donghua Gate! Every year today is a hard to find! (To be continued.) )