Chapter 120: Shangyuan Festival
Xie Yi was temporarily immersed in the joy of becoming the governor of the Jin Palace, and he didn't know that someone was planning to frame him.
I don't know that the other party's so-called speculation and scrutiny are not far from the facts.
Today is the Shangyuan Festival, the most lively time of the year in Chang'an City.
On this day, in order to celebrate the festival and facilitate the people to watch the lanterns and have fun, Chang'an City is not curfew. The people are not restrained, and there are not a few people who go to the street to watch the lanterns and play.
The Xie family is naturally no exception, unable to withstand Xiaoman's desire and begging, Xie Yi took Du Xijun and his sister out to watch the lanterns together.
But first of all, you have to light a big lantern at the door of your own house, according to the customs of Chang'an, the house of the powerful and the eunuch will set up a lantern at the door for the people to watch, and show the status and strength along the way.
According to the status, financial resources and the owner's preferences, the size and shape of the lanterns are different, and some will be matched with some gold, silver and gemstone items on the basis of the pursuit of magnificence, so as to achieve a dazzling effect.
Some powerful families also use Shangyuan lanterns as a way to compete with each other, which can be described as gorgeous.
The people are happy to see it, so they can also see more novel and gorgeous lanterns, which is also a great pleasure in this era of poor spiritual life.
The lanterns at the door of Xie's house are not very gorgeous, nor are they matched with any gems and jade, just a "fish every year".
If you have to say that it is special, it is probably the two plum blossom potted plants next to the lanterns, which are fragrant and elegant under the light of the lights, and even more chic.
This is Lu Tong specially looking for craftsmen to tie and draw, which is exquisite and beautiful, and the shape is different from others, which has attracted many people from Anye Fang to come to watch.
As the host, Xie Yi had to say hello to his neighbors. The people of Anyefang already knew that this newly settled dignitary was very young and polite. Therefore, they saluted and said hello.
After greeting, Xie Yi picked up his sister Xiaoman, Du Xijun followed him, and was about to go to Suzaku Street to enjoy the lanterns, but he didn't want to just pass through the crowd, and unexpectedly saw a beautiful shadow - Zheng Liwan didn't know when, appeared at the door of Xie's mansion.
"Mrs. Zheng!"
"Master Xie, Mrs. Du! When you go out to watch the lanterns, you can see that the lanterns in your house are chic, so you stop to watch. Zheng Liwan whispered. Fung Lok Fang, where her home is located, is across the street, and when you pass by here, you are attracted by it.
Du Xijun smiled, looked at the lanterns at the door, and thought: Maybe for Zheng Liwan, those two plum blossoms also have a great attraction.
Xie Yi quipped: "It is an honor for us to be able to enter the beautiful eyes of Zheng Niangzi!" ”
Zheng Liwan said with a smile: "Where, it is Master Xie's ingenuity, such a unique fish-shaped lantern is indeed rare." ”
"The lady also went to Suzaku Street to watch the lanterns? Why don't you go with us? Xie Yi sighed in his heart. The title of the Tang Dynasty is very different from that of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and calling women "ladies" always has a feeling of taking advantage of others.
Without waiting for Zheng Liwan to answer, Abi behind him clapped his hands and said, "Okay, okay, Shangyuan Guanlan." There are many people. ”
In this way, Zheng Liwan is not easy to oppose, or has never wanted to oppose. So, he walked hand in hand with Du Xijun. A group of five people walked up Suzaku Street.
Wang Yongan followed with a few guards to the left to prevent danger from happening.
During the Shangyuan Festival, Suzaku Street, which is wide and empty on weekdays, is overcrowded. It is no different from the attractions of the Golden Week in the future.
I think it's because the usual curfew is too aggrieved, and tonight the ban is lifted, and almost all the people in Chang'an take to the streets to carnival.
The mansions of the powerful on both sides of the street are lit up, competing with each other and contrasting with each other, attracting hundreds of people to watch. On the street side are vendors, selling lanterns, food, accessories, toys, etc.
From time to time, there are children carrying lanterns, women laughing Yan Yan walked by, Suzaku Street was full of cheerful people, and the festive atmosphere was very strong.
Crowding is inevitable, but fortunately, Wang Yongan took the guards to help open the way, and passers-by saw Xie Yi and others dressed luxuriously and with extraordinary bearing, knowing that they were rich and noble, they would also take the initiative to avoid it.
Of course, there are also many people, especially men, who are envious. Look at people, holding the child on the Shangyuan Festival, taking the beautiful wife and beautiful family out to enjoy the lanterns, and going back at night and the blessing of all people, it is really enviable!
Along the way, Du Xijun and Zheng Liwan held hands and laughed side by side, talking and laughing, although they had only met for the second time, they were like good girlfriends.
So much so that even Xie Yi was a little jealous, but fortunately, Xiaoman was more clingy to his brother, so he would not be left out in the cold. When the little one saw the delicately prepared delicacies, he immediately cried out that he was hungry.
It is rare to have a festive holiday, Xie Yi is naturally responsive, and Xiaoman is eating delicious food while looking around. After a while, his mouth was full of oil.
Du Xijun saw that he was a little blind, took Xiaoman, took out a handkerchief and wiped his mouth and palm.
Zheng Liwan said leisurely: "Xiaoman has a brother and sister-in-law like you, he is really happy!" ”
"My grandmother died early, just such a sister, naturally I have to be spoiled more!" As soon as Xie Yi's words fell, an exclamation suddenly broke out in the crowd.
Because it was so crowded, a lantern carried by someone collided with someone else, and it ignited the placket of the clothes, and the sudden fire caused chaos in the crowded street.
The crowd rushed over suddenly, making it too late for people to react, and Xie Yi and his party were scattered. Du Xijun hugged Xiaoman, and Ah Bi, who was joking on the side, were pushed aside, while Xie Yi and Zheng Liwan were rushed to the other side.
Very bad situation.
In case it was scattered and lost, or if there was a stampede, it would be troublesome, but fortunately, in the chaos, Xie Yi saw that Wang Yongan had squeezed to Du Xijun's side, safe and sound.
But Zheng Liwan was rushed by the sudden crowd, and suddenly stumbled, almost fell, and may even be stepped on. At the critical moment, someone suddenly grabbed her wrist and gently dragged her waist, and she instantly stood firm.
Take a closer look, who is it if it's not Xie Yi?
"Lady, be careful!"
"Hmm!" The second time he was holding his hand, Zheng Liwan's face subconsciously flushed.
"Let's go, let's ......" Xie Yi took Zheng Liwan's hand and was about to leave, not wanting the beauty to frown and cry out, obviously twisting her foot just now.
What's worse is that another wave of crowds suddenly squeezed over, Xie Yi was worried that the beauty would fall, so he subconsciously pulled Zheng Liwan in front of him, hugged each other and stood in the surging crowd, how could it not be washed away.
Everything happened too suddenly, Zheng Liwan's heart tightened, her mouth opened slightly, and she exclaimed but did not say anything.
Relying on Xie Yi's solid physique, the feeling of warmth and protection that he had never felt before came to his heart, which made his heart, which had been silent for a long time, tremble suddenly, and the calm lake suddenly rippled.
When she looked up again, she saw Xie Yi's warm eyes staring at her face, Zheng Liwan subconsciously dodged, her cheeks crimson and hot.
Looking at the beautiful and touching beauty in front of him, especially the moving eyes under the light, Xie Yi's heart subconsciously throbbed a little, and he couldn't help but feel a little restless in his blood......
…… (To be continued......)