However, after Cheng Zhu went to ask for a jade fish pendant that had been opened for the eldest princess, he sent a small servant to inform them of their intention to return home.

The group even packed up their things and gathered in Cheng Zhu's house to sit idly.

Cheng Zhu opened the lid of the tea, blew away the floating tea leaves, took a sip, and when he put it down, he didn't put the lid of the cup on, and the maid on the side knew, and then added some for her.

The tea leaves in this temple are fragrant and slightly bitter, which is the taste that she is very happy about.

Soon the little guy came back and bowed his head and said, "Madam, the little one is known to be in charge." Just presided over the retention of the road, 'tomorrow and tomorrow is the lantern festival of the Holy River Temple, when the lights are longing, thousands of empty alleys, the surroundings are very lively, you might as well stay to enjoy a game or two. ’”

In the past, this festival was limited to the puja in the temple, and it was lit with a stubby candle flame and a lamp that represented the light of the heart.

Later, small traders gradually put up various lanterns on the long steps leading to the temple, and the novices in the temple let them go with the idea of not disturbing their livelihood.

As a result, the number of lantern sellers increased, and the long steps could not accommodate it, so they were placed at the foot of the mountain, and gradually, the types of lanterns sold by the vendors became more and more complete, and this festival seemed to have become a unique lantern festival in Beijing.

Zhaorong has been looking forward to this lantern for a long time, and he is very interested, "Even so, it's good to stay for one more day." ”

I heard that the temple also prepared materials for pilgrims, you can make your own lanterns, in the past, she was always alone in the house, that is, a few nobles in Beijing to enjoy the play, they are always concerned about her identity, very restrained, difficult to get close to her.

But now it's different, Xingqiu is in good health, and with him by his side, I don't think it will be as boring as in previous years.

The eldest princess said so, Cheng Zhu's Rao had the heart to go home, and it was not good to ruin her interest, so she let this little guy talk back.

Soon after Ruan Yuyi returned to the wing, a maidservant sent materials for making lanterns. There are only a few simple things, such as long and slender bamboo strips that have been processed, some rice paper, as well as scissors, pen and ink, and thin threads.

When she looked closely, she saw a piece of rice paper sprinkled with gold inside, which looked a little out of place with these ordinary materials.

Mu Xiang took the thing and thanked him.

"Is this sprinkling of gold rice paper also a temple thing?" Ruan Yuyi pointed and asked.

Although the temple is full of incense, the novices in the temple have always believed in frugality, and if there is a lot of money, it is generally used to do good deeds, and such extravagance is really not like their style.

The maid was serving by Zhaorong's side, she owed a debt, and said with a smile, "The girl has good eyesight, this is indeed not a temple thing." Her Royal Highness the eldest princess asked her to buy it, and she felt that there were too many, so she asked the slave maid to send you some. ”

Originally, I wanted to send some to Cheng Zhu's family, but at her age, she was not very interested in these, except for the two female dependents on this trip, a few more copies were assigned to a few servants who accompanied her.

"Thank you, Your Highness." Ruan Yuyi said.

It seems that Zhaorong is really looking forward to this lantern festival, and he is in a good mood to still think of her.

The person who sent the eldest princess away, Ruan Yuyi and the two had nothing to do, so they also turned up the lanterns.

Mu Xiang's hands are really dexterous, and the action of tying bamboo strips is also skillful. The bamboo strips that had been boiled in hot water were extraordinarily flexible, and they seemed to have a spirit in her fingertips, and she played with them at will.

Ruan Yuyi looked a little stupid, and only felt that she was making lanterns, and she was clearly doing tricks.

On the other hand, I wanted to tie a rabbit, but the bamboo connection was firmly rooted, but the rabbit was really round. Smeared with papier-mâché paste, it's more like a rabbit that has eaten a belly.

When Mu Xiang saw it, he couldn't help but bow his head and smile, "Miss, your lamp is really pleasing, this rabbit is blessed at first glance." "It's just greedy.

Ruan Yuyi was concentrating on nodding its eyes, and when she heard this, she put down the pen in her hand and said, "You can laugh." If the wood spirit does it, it won't make you laugh. ”

Thinking of the window flowers cut by Mu Ling before, she seemed to think of the appearance of Mu Ling making lanterns, and she couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips.

"Miss is used to laughing at people, if Mu Ling hears it, she will definitely not do it." Mu Xiang continued.

Making lanterns is also a laborious task, and Ruan Yuyi picked up the remaining materials and made a smaller one. By the time it was all done, her fingers were already a little red, and the red marks on these bamboo shoot-like fingers looked extremely pitiful.

She gently rubbed her fingers and asked Mu Xiang to send this small one to Cheng Rui. However, for fear that he would touch and burn his hands, there was no candle in it.

At dinner, Ruan Yuyi had something on her mind, and she couldn't eat it anymore with just a little soup. Under the urging of Mu Xiang, he reluctantly used a palm-sized cake again.

Under the flickering candlelight, she fiddled with the two lanterns in front of her, and secretly pondered until the night was dark, before finally standing up, "I may not come back tonight, if someone comes to look for it, I have to ask you to help cover it." ”

She picked up the round rabbit lantern in her hand and whispered to Mu Xiang.

She thought about choosing one to send to the prince, but the wood fragrance was so exquisitely made that she was so happy that she was willing to take it away. In comparison, this rabbit lantern is much inferior.

Mu Xiang only listened to half a sentence, and he was already surprised, and it took a long time to understand, his lips spurted, but he couldn't respond, "Miss, can it really be like this?" ”

She gently pinched Mu Xiang's palm, which was considered to be soothing.

Since that Qiu Niang can get his pity, she doesn't feel that she can't.

Now that time is passing day by day, although I don't know when the wedding date will be arranged, it will only get closer. Therefore, she needs to ask for peace of mind, or a small shade for her to protect herself.

Mu Xiang also knew that this was decided a long time ago, so he had to send her to the gate of Jiang Huaiyang's courtyard without saying a word, and after another explanation, he reluctantly walked away.

Ruan Yuyi stared at Mu Xiang's back for a long time, and a burst of sourness flooded her heart.

It's good to live after this time, even if it's by some inconspicuous means, as long as you can get a free body.

Swallow all the tears for the time being, maybe after the matter is completed, they can go back to Jiangnan.

Carrying a lantern, Ruan Yuyi was about to push the door, and happened to pass by a small novice, who recognized her at the door of the hall that day.

The little novice was holding a lantern in his hand, the candlelight was not very bright, and it could only illuminate the land under his feet, "Donor, you have made this lantern so beautifully." "He looked like he was passing by.

"Little Master praises falsely, but just do what you want."

The glimmer was like fireflies, but it reflected her eyes as pale as glass, and her voice, it sounded light and light, almost blending with the night breeze.

Xiao Shami smiled at her, "If the donor is willing to hang this lantern anywhere in our temple, we will never take it off." ”

Although Ruan Yuyi has been a wife for more than a year, she is a girl in the end, and only like her will her subordinates give birth to such a pleasing rabbit lamp.

The little novice said, bowed his head, and walked away, and the little candlelight was not visible until the corner.

She felt a little calmer, and turned and went into the courtyard—this time from the main entrance, and no one stopped her.

Xu knew what would happen next, and she clutched the lamp pole in her palm tightly, and even her palm was slightly wet.

I had already comforted myself, but when I arrived at the door of the wing room where Jiang Huaiyang usually stayed, I felt apprehensive again. She hid behind the wall and hesitated for a long time.

She carefully discerned the movement inside, and dared to poke her head quietly without making a sound, and saw Jiang Huaiyang on the bed as if he was asleep, and a taut string was loosened.

There is actually a corner in his heart that he is hoping that even if he goes in, he will not wake up.

But what she didn't know was that from the moment she stepped into this courtyard, Jiang Huaiyang opened her eyes suddenly, and her eyes were clear.