Xi Jiao pulled Lin Ruo excitedly, ran quickly to the riverside, looked at the stars on the river, and was slightly excited: "Fourth sister-in-law, what wish are you going to make?" ”

Lin Ruo smiled: "If you say it, it won't work." ”

"Really?"

"Of course, if you look at everyone, they haven't said it!"

Xijiao looked around, most of the people who put the river lanterns were girls, all of them reverently clasped their hands, looked at the river lanterns that were fading away on the river, and silently made a wish.

Nodding knowingly, Xijiao thought about it, lit the candle in the river lamp in his hand, put it in the water, and began to pray sincerely.

After a moment of silence, Lin Ruo also repeated the same operation as all the girls who put the river lanterns, looking at the firelight that slowly floated away, and clasped his hands together.

I hope Pei Nian is all right, and don't be sad about Gu Mengyao's sudden departure;

I hope that everything is fine with the Lin family, and there will be no sudden disasters to come;

I hope that the people around me are well, everything goes well, and happiness and health;

I also hope that Murong Chong will be well and return safely as soon as possible......

Lin Ruo kept staring at her river lantern until the light of the fire carrying her pious expectations faded away, slowly merging into the sea of light composed of many river lanterns in the distance, and she couldn't tell which light was emitting from her river lantern, and then she withdrew her gaze.

"It's getting late, it's time to go back."

Lin Ruo gathered the big for Xi Ji and gently instructed. The night breeze is getting colder, especially on the riverside.

Xijiao looked at the bustling streets and alleys, and her eyes were quite reluctant.

The luxury in the palace is far better than this, but it always makes people tremble in a high place, it is not as lively as here, it is not as good as the smell of fireworks here.

She was a princess, the daughter of the emperor, and had to stay in the palace at least until she got married.

Because it is not easy to get out of the palace, I refuse to return.

Lin Ruo knew what she was thinking, and said softly with relief: "Don't worry, as long as I have the opportunity, I will definitely accompany you out again." ”

Xi Yao's eyes suddenly lit up: "Really? ”

Lin Ruoqian smiled: "When did I lie to you?" ”

"Well," Xijiao said with a smile, "I believe you, fourth sister-in-law." ”

"So, now do you want them to escort you back?"

Xi Yao pouted and looked at Lin Ruo with pleading eyes: "I want to buy a few more Hu Biscuits, which is the stall under the bridge when we came." I want to bring it back to the palace and give them a taste of plum makeup. ”

Mei makeup is the palace maid who serves Xijiao, and this time when she left the palace, Xijiao only brought the guards arranged by the emperor, not the maidservants.

In fact, what is Xi Ji worried about, which are a few Hu cakes?

It's clear that I just want to spend a little more time in the light market!

Lin Ruo knew what she was thinking in her heart, and she didn't say anything, the location of the Hu Cake Stall, which was not far from the gluttonous sea, so she nodded and responded to her request, and ordered the guards to open the way in front and protect the back, so she took Xi Ji to the Hu Cake Stall, which she was worried about.

But I have to say that Xijiao is really good at picking places.

This cake stall is really lively!

The cake stall is placed in the most lively position of Dongshi Street, and it is under the bridge, men, women and children, people come and go. Walking here, you can't help but feel empty, even if you don't feel hungry, you want to taste it when you are hooked by this sultry fragrance.

The father of the fan man twisted the dough one by one, lined up one by one, and the oily hand held the dough in order and dipped it in sesame oil, seasoning powder, meat puree, sesame seeds and other fillings, wrapped in it, and rolled it three or two times with a rolling pin, it was a round dough.

One of the sons took the dough and struck it hard in the middle with a wooden mold dipped in the condiment, pouring the fragrant Fanbang condiment deep into the dough, and then baking it in the oven.

Shaoqing, the thin dough cake was fluffy under the baking of the fire, and when it was almost time to take it out, the Hu cake was already golden and crispy, very attractive.

The other son grabbed the fragrant and steaming hu cakes, brushed a layer of sauce designated by the customer on the printed Hu cakes, and took a package of oil paper to complete a business.

This Shangyuan Lantern Festival is like flowing water, and the sound of tinkling copper coins sounds particularly pleasant.

The income of such a busy night is worth the sum of several days. So the father and son were very busy.

Lin Ruo and Xijiao came just in time, the kneaded dough was used up, and the father of that person was kneading the dough again, and he had to wait for a while. Fanren's father apologized to Lin Ruo with a smile in Donglu official dialect with an accent, and Lin Ruo signaled that it was okay, and they waited on the side.

Next to the Hu cake stall happened to be a temporary dim sum stall, Lin Ruo pulled Xijiao to sit down there, asked the stall owner and his wife to send a few bowls of Lantern Festival, and let the guards who followed sit down with them, waiting while eating.

Leng Shu and Youcao followed Lin Ruo for a long time, understood their young lady's temper, and did not refuse. Xijiao also asked people to sit down, and there was no need to be formal. Considering Xijiao's identity, Youcao sat on Lin Ruo's side, while Leng Shu sat at the other table with the other guards. Although the group was ordered to sit down, their expressions were still a little restrained.

The hot Lantern Festival was soon delivered, Xi Ji looked at the proprietress with dry yellow hands full of ravines, pulled the corners of her mouth, and had a strong appetite, but Lin Ruo didn't care too much, scooped a white and fat Lantern Festival with a spoon, and after carefully blowing it cool, she took a small bite, full of sesame fragrance, and encouraged Xi Yao to taste it too.

Xijiao was still hesitating: "Fourth sister-in-law, this ......"

Lin Ruo knew that she hated that this stall was not clean, and said with a smile: "The best thing this stall owner and couple do is wontons, followed by Lantern Festival." Isn't the biggest pleasure of visiting the night market just walking and eating these roadside stalls? ”

said that despite this, Xijiao still couldn't accept it psychologically, and Lin Ruo no longer persuaded her, eating hot rice balls while listening to the lively sounds around her.

Not far from them, there happened to be a group of young students, look, it should be students from a certain academy in Bian'an, taking advantage of the Shangyuan Lantern Festival to travel together at night, while eating supper, feeling and feeling, while talking about Taoism and policy, inspiring words, and scolding Fang Xuan.

Lin Ruo felt that some of the ideas were quite insightful, so he couldn't help but put down the spoon and listened with interest.

"Fourth sister-in-law?"

"Shh

Lin Ruo raised his index finger in front of his lips, made a silent gesture, then pointed to the students who were discussing not far away, and finally pointed to his ears. Xi Ji understood what Lin Ruo meant, and there was nothing to do, so she also listened.

"What Brother Ruan said is extremely true, the 'sub-sage' Mencius has a cloud: 'The people are precious, the society is secondary, and the monarch is light.'" The affairs of the people are not trivial matters, whether the order of the court is good or not, it is related to the livelihood of the people, how can the order be changed overnight? Those who do good are blessed by the four seas; Those who do not do good will be left with infinite calamity. ”

"What Brother Yuan said, in Du's opinion, is still inappropriate."

"Oh? What's wrong? Brother Du Xian might as well say it clearly! ”

"Brother Yuan said that whether the laws and regulations are good or not is related to the blessings and disasters of the people's livelihood, which the younger brother agrees with. However, there is one thing that is more important. ”