Chapter 542: Chaos Rises
Xia Yanqing and his party were not affected by the Wang family at all, and when they first left the stall, the Yang family and Su Qiao were still very careful about Xia Yanqing's emotions.
Unexpectedly, this aunt was really big, and as she was just like when she walked all the way just now, she was still interested in the lights on both sides of the street and the occasional food stalls. The hazy flow of people under the bright lantern light was densely intertwined, and it did not affect her to see the innovative lanterns, and the street stalls were not left behind.
Looking at Shao Yi who was following her, there was nothing going on, and he echoed all Xia Yanqing's comments very doggedly.
A few people looked at it, they were worried in vain, the people concerned were okay at all, they had walked a long way, and they had been worried, why?
Come on, since I'm out to see the lights and join in the fun, let's join in the excitement wholeheartedly.
In ancient times, there was a lack of entertainment, and there were few such large-scale festivals throughout the year, and it was not only the residents of the capital who came out to enjoy the lanterns at night, but also the wealthy families of the suburban villages and neighboring counties, and many people came to see the freshness.
Lanterns are hung on almost all sides of the main streets of the capital, there is no curfew today, the roadside stalls are full of food and drink, and most of the restaurants are doing business. Therefore, the people who come and go to see the lights are very leisurely, and it is very meaningful to go shopping all night.
Xia Yanqing and the others walked slowly in this brightly lit and leisurely flow of people, and went to the resting place of the Xia family's old mansion - Shangpinju.
A few people originally planned to go shopping, and then return to Shangpinju to say hello to the people in the old house, so they went straight to Pinyue Building to rest, and by the way, they waited to see a large number of fireworks that would be set off when they were young.
But after coming out of the wonton stall, he temporarily decided to go to Shangpinju first and pick up Xia Ke and his wife. After that, it depends on what they mean, whether to watch the fireworks with them in Pinyue Building, or go home.
Because at the beginning of the wonton stall, the next snacks are not too blocked. This walk is more than half an hour, Taisun and Xia Han three small ones, on the way each drank a bowl of sour plum soup, ate a few strings of fried tofu dipped in sauce, and other spiced peanuts, boiled broad beans, sugar noodle balls, sweet bean cakes, these are not less to eat, there is a maid and a little maid is specially for them to get snacks.
Walking on Changping Street, Shangpinju was already on the other side of the street, and they were stopping in front of a stall selling gadgets, picking out a few Luban locks and nine rings of different styles.
Xia Yanqing felt that Shao Yi beside her touched her. She looked sideways and saw that Mo Hong came at some point and was standing beside Shao Yi.
I saw that his expression was as usual, but his tone was non-negotiable: "Follow me, don't delay." ”
Xia Yanqing was stunned at first, and then felt that something was wrong.
Shao Yi and Xia Zixi had no doubts, and immediately beckoned the people around them and followed Mo Hong to the side of the street.
The other four guards Mohon's belt stood behind them in case anyone was left behind.
There were also a few people who were trying to persuade them to stop at the stall and the surrounding vendors, and tell them to quickly close the stalls and lean on both sides of the street.
Xia Yanqing and the others had just leaned to the side of the street, and there was already a faint noise in front of them.
Mo Hong walked very fast in front, followed by Shao Yi, Xia Yanqing, three children, and Xia Zixi and his wife. One of the two elders was holding Xia Han's hand, one had already picked up the grandson, and the other was a Shao family guard, also holding Xia Xi, following closely behind Mo Hong.
Shao Yi took Xia Yanqing's hand and asked what happened while following Mo Hong. Peerless Tang Gate fo
Xia Yanqing's legs and feet are not slow, but in ancient times, this skirt was ankle-length, and it was okay to walk normally, but it was really inconvenient to hurry.
Now, she is being held by Shao Yi with one hand and her skirt with the other, and from time to time to see if Aunt Su and her four maids can keep up.
I only heard Mo Hong say: "It seems that there is a fire in the direction of the Guan family's workshop, and the crowd has become chaotic and is crowding in our direction." I don't know the specific cause yet, but I've already asked someone to investigate, and by the way, I'll send a message to the Soldiers and Horses Division and the Shuntianfu mission. ”
Xia Yanqing immediately remembered the stampede in the capital that Shao Yi talked about.
Looking at the people in front of you, where is the leisurely state just now? The lights and shadows are all chaotic figures shaking, some forward, some backward, and some are turning around, beckoning someone, and the scene is becoming more and more chaotic.
If the chaos is uncontrollable, so many lanterns are knocked over and ignited in the crowd, and other combustibles are caused, then the stampede on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month of this year will be even more serious because of the fire.
Xia Yanqing asked, "Where are we going?" "They are now going against the flow of people, but because they are against the wall, the terrain is more advantageous, and they are not affected by the chaotic crowd.
Mo Hong walked outside Shao Yi, and while lining up the people in front, he said: "Go to Shangpinju, this place is closer to Shangpinju, after walking this way, as long as you enter the restaurant, we will be safe." By the way, I also joined Lord Xia, so that Lord Xia would not worry about you and send someone out to look for you. ”
From here to Shangpinju, it was originally just a short road, but in the increasingly chaotic scene, it went against the current, and it was surprisingly slow.
There are also shops on both sides of the street, either not open at all, or they are closing to avoid trouble. Roadside stalls, signboards, tables and chairs have long been squeezed in the chaos, and all kinds of frightened shouts of all kinds of people make this chaos even more terrifying.
The crowd kept pushing forward from behind, and everyone couldn't help but follow the flow of people forward.
Xia Yanqing leaned against the wall and moved forward with difficulty, Shao Yi protected her in front of him, blocking the crowded flow of people with his back, and even Xia Han was carried on his shoulders by the grandson and moved forward with them.
It was already difficult to walk, but another obstacle appeared in front of it: a crooked carriage was squeezed against the wall, and the horse pulling the carriage did not know where to go, but the carriage was firmly supported in the crowd.
Mo Hong looked ahead, and a dozen steps away was Shang Pinju, and he was almost there.
He beckoned one of the guards to come forward, and the two of them worked together to push the crowd out of a gap and let the people after them go around the carriage.
The first to pass over was Mo Hong, and he was shocked to find that there were more than a dozen people standing against the wall on the other side of the carriage, and it was actually the Xia family. The same master leans against the wall, and the surrounding are maids and maids and servants, all of whom are crooked and embarrassed.
Looking at it like that, this group of people also wanted to return to Shangpinju, but there were many people blocking in front of Shangpinju, all of whom wanted to go in and take refuge. However, the door of Shangpinju was closed, and there was no intention of opening it.
Therefore, it is even more difficult to walk here, only a dozen steps away, but it is impossible to pass no matter what.
Now is not the time to say hello and recognize people, Mo Hong only glanced at it, then turned around and continued to line up the flow of people, picking up Taisun and Xia Yanqing and others.
The first to come over were two guards and two long-term entourage, protecting Taisun and Xia Han respectively, followed by a guard holding Xia Xi, and temporarily assigned to take care of Xia Xi's Xinxiu.
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