、、、、、、、、、、 , from the 14th to the 16th, the night ban was open all day. At that time, the lights were shining, bright as day, the stage was lined with passages, horns, plays, and acrobatics were all performed, and the drum music was noisy and lively. People go out together, you travel together, men and women watch together. But it is the most lively and carnival festival of the year.

The He family has been particularly lively these days, and Jian Lao, Fang Er, and several insignificant internal prisoners in the palace have been convicted and held responsible. Erlang, Goro, and Rokuro all returned home and returned the sealed shop, but only half of the property that was taken at that time was returned, and the rest was not heard from. Mrs. Cen is not angry, she should only spend her wealth to avoid disasters.

Only Erlang was infected with cold in prison, Liulang was toothless and broken, and he was whipped, his movement was difficult, and his injuries festered, Sun refused to take care of him, and refused to be persuaded by his family, so he resolutely returned to his parents' house with his burden, but in an hour, the uncle of the Sun family came to ask for peace and wanted to get back Sun's dowry. Mrs. Cen saw that it was difficult to collect the splashing water, so she persuaded Liulang to write a book and get free. Liulang refused, poured yellow soup down, pretended to be crazy and sprinkled with hangover, Aunt Yang was ashamed and angry, and cried a lot, making the family unhappy.

For these trivial matters, only Yingniang, Rong Niang, He Hong, and He Wei went out to watch the lanterns on the fourteenth day. This year, however, it is different from previous years, the emperor specially ordered a lamp tree outside the Anfu Gate, 20 zhang high, decorated with splendid Qiluo and gold and jade, and 50,000 lamps were hung on it. There are more than 1,000 palace maids, several tricks, and young women of the people, all dressed in brocade, wearing pearls and emeralds, applying incense powder, singing day and night under the lamp, and the joy is so great.

Peony had already made an appointment with Jiang Changyang to meet here, so he led Yingniang and the others straight to Anfumen. When I got to the ground, I looked at it, and there was a black and oppressive piece of human heads, not to say that it was to look at the lights, and it was not an exaggeration to say that people looked at people, and it was not an exaggeration for Brother He Hong, relying on their youth and flexibility, squeezing in like fish, and shouting loudly towards the peonies from afar. Peony, Yingniang, and Rong Niang could only shake their heads, just a few of them, they didn't want to crowd in to take a closer look at the lamp, if they really wanted to see it, they were afraid that they would be taken advantage of by the disciples.

Yingniang and Rongniang were so sorry that they were going to die, biting their fingers and just sighing. Suddenly, I saw Shun Monkey coming over with a smile, saluted and said hello, and pointed to a high platform nearby, saying that Princess Fen and Mrs. Wang were watching the lanterns there, and asked Peony to lead Yingniang and them over to the stage to watch. Peony generously led Yingniang and the others forward, and asked Gui to bring He Hong and the others over. When I got to the stage, I saw Princess Fen, Mrs. Wang, and several daughters-in-law and granddaughters of Princess Fen sitting together, but Jiang Changyang was not seen. Peony led Yingniang and others to come forward and sit down, and after greetings, she looked around absentmindedly, looking for Jiang Changyang's shadow everywhere, but she always couldn't see it, and she couldn't help but feel a little more annoyed out of thin air.

Everyone sat down for a while, and Princess Ai, the eldest daughter-in-law of Princess Fen, said with a smile: "It's really boring to sit like this." Why don't you take advantage of the early days and go down the street and watch around? ”

Everyone responded one after another, and stepped down in turn, and someone drove out two big carts behind them and invited everyone to board the car. When the peony looks, the car is exquisite, not only much higher than the ground, but also suspended on all sides, only covered by tulle, the front and rear left and right lines of sight are all unobstructed, sitting on the top just to watch the lights. got into the car with a smile, and squeezed together with Yingniang and Rongniang, but saw the girl Ying'er next to Princess Fen coming over and inviting her: "Princess, please go over and sit together." ”

Peony had to get out of the car and follow Ying'er to the front, and just after getting in the car, she was pulled by Mrs. Wang to sit down next to her, and said with a smile: "I was talking to the princess about the events of the previous day, I heard you say, that woman asked you to watch the lanterns tomorrow night?" ”

Peony knew what she was referring to, so she said, "Well, it is said that the lights of Chongsheng Temple are beautiful." Early this morning, Bai Xiang came to tell her that the lights in Chongsheng Temple were good-looking, and asked her to ask Jiang Changyang to go to Chongsheng Temple to see the lights tomorrow, and said that success or failure was in this move.

Mrs. Wang and Princess Fen glanced at each other, smiled knowingly, and said, "Since it is said that the lights in Chongsheng Temple are good-looking, then let's all go and take a look." ”

Princess Fen smiled: "With your own heart, this is the kind of person you are talking about." I heard that she has been going on a blind date for your family with great fanfare everywhere in the past two days, and boasted that she wanted to choose a famous lady with both ability and political integrity for him, which made many people uncomfortable, and they all said that she was too virtuous, but some people moved their minds and took the initiative to talk. I don't believe she's so kind, and in my opinion, it's probably with you. It depends on whether it is her stepmother or your biological mother who has weight in her words. ”

"This is also something that can be won by jumping a few jumps?" Mrs. Wang said disdainfully: "What are you doing with her?" Let's watch the theater first, and then follow our order. Let's see what she wants to do tomorrow. ”

While talking, I arrived at Suzaku Street, but I saw the traffic and the sound of silk and bamboo endlessly, all kinds of colored lanterns were hung high everywhere, turning flowers, Huanglong spitting water, gold and silver swallows, saving star pavilions, floating light holes, countless exquisite and beautiful colored lanterns illuminated the whole street like daylight, and there was no hustle and bustle. Princess Fen suddenly became interested, and said that she wanted to go from the beginning to the end, and slowly look at the past, Mrs. Wang had no opinion. The two of her got out of the car, and the others were naturally embarrassed to take the car again, so they all followed, hugging the two of them to chirp forward together, and when they saw the funny and novel, they stopped to watch and comment on it, and saw that there was something delicious on the stall, and they didn't forget to buy it and taste it, and they all smiled and smiled.

Suddenly, someone pulled Peony's sleeve, Peony turned around, and happened to meet Cherry's smiling eyes, Cherry secretly Nunu mouthed her, signaling her to look behind her left. Peony looked back, but saw Jiang Changyang wearing a stone blue robe, standing under the shadow of a big marquee, looking at her and just pursed his lips and smiled. Peony thought about it, stepped forward and pulled Mrs. Wang's sleeve, and motioned her to look over there. But seeing Jiang Changyang frowning anxiously, he looked at Mrs. Wang and smiled flatteringly. Mrs. Wang smiled lightly and said in a low voice: "Go early and return early, I will only take care of your nephews for you for an hour, and I will not wait for the time to pass." ”

With her permission, Peony quietly moved out of the crowd and slowly walked to the edge, breaking away from the large army. When Mrs. Wang and the others walked less than two feet away, Jiang Changyang strode over, took her hand, took her by the hand, and ran quickly towards the crowded place.

Peony ran away with him and said with a smile: "Everyone is looking at us, just like two crazy." ”

Jiang Changyang clenched her hand and said with a smile: "Everyone is about the same, who cares about us?" ”

The two of them held hands and watched a juggling show, their palms were full of fine sweat, and they all felt that the performance on stage was not interesting, and it was quite boring to watch. Jiang Changyang secretly glanced at Peony and said in a low voice: "It's weird and boring, let's walk around and talk?" ”

This was the first time the two had met alone since the secret was revealed. Peony always felt that a layer of paper in the middle was pierced, and he was a little uncomfortable when he saw him. He didn't look at him, but smiled: "I think it's pretty good." I didn't have a chance to see it clearly during the last festival, and I will go to Chongsheng Temple tomorrow, and I will accompany my mother and sister-in-law the day after tomorrow. ”

When Jiang Changyang heard this, he was a little disappointed, endured it for a while, and felt as if he had claws scratching his heart, so he said cheekily: "I have a lot to say to you." Let's go over there. Peony looked back, but it was a clean street not far away, there were few pedestrians, and the lights were not as bright as here, but it was a good place for a date, and he couldn't help but tighten his heart and shook his head slowly: "It's good to say it here, I want to watch a play." ”

"This is not the place to speak." Jiang Changyang saw that she should not live or die, he couldn't help gritting his teeth with hatred, and in a blink of an eye, he saw that the peony had red earlobes, pretending to be calm, and couldn't help but tremble in his heart, and pulled her away without saying anything: "When can't you watch this?" After this year, there will be next year, the year after tomorrow, the year after tomorrow...... You love to fight against me! ”

Peony's hand was held in his palm, soaked with sweat, but she didn't feel uncomfortable, just felt nervous and happy, she held him with her backhand, and followed his footsteps briskly into the street. The night was quiet, and the lanterns next to them emitted a warm and soft light, and the passers-by in pairs passed by laughing, and the fragrance of Lan Gui was exuding in the air. The two of them bowed their heads and walked hand in hand, but they felt that they couldn't find anything to say.

After a long time, Peony said: "Your mother only gives me an hour, otherwise she won't take care of my nephews for me." Aren't you going to say something to me? Why don't you hurry up? Not to mention I'm going to the theater. ”

Jiang Changyang blushed slightly, looked up at her, his eyes were shining, he snorted, and Fang said in a low voice: "That day, my mother secretly ran to find you, I didn't know, and when I heard about it later, I was startled, and cold sweat broke out." ”

Peony knew that he was going to mention this, so he felt a heat on his face and turned his head sideways: "So what? I didn't see you rushing to take a look, aren't you afraid that we will quarrel and make things yellow? ”

Jiang Changyang smiled dryly: "I'm not in the palace, don't I know?" I thought that she loved to sleep lazy, and it was a long journey, and on such a cold day, how could she sleep until noon before she got up, and I came back to guard her. Who knew she would wake up so early and go to you without breakfast? Then there was a bit of tenderness on his face: "I was worried, so she praised you with me, saying that you are bold and not afraid of scare." And he said......"

Peony saw that he suddenly stopped talking and stopped talking, so he said, "What else did you say?" ”

As soon as she looked up, she saw Jiang Changyang's smiling eyes, she saw something wrong with them, she was ashamed and annoyed, and she stepped on him hard when she raised her foot: "Don't look at me like this!" ”

Jiang Changyang was in pain and grinned, "I think what's wrong with you?" On the nineteenth, Princess Fen will go to the door of your house, and she will stay until she writes the marriage book, you are my person, and I can look at it as much as I want! ”

Peony was stunned for a moment, raised his eyebrows and looked at him: "You said the nineteenth day?" ”