readytorunbook Chapter 359 Lantern
Chapter 359 Lantern
The Fang family is rich.
Not only do business in Chang'an Town.
A cloth shop was also opened in Baishui Town, and it was quite large.
Therefore, Jiang Fubao was not surprised at all that there was a house here.
There is still some time before dark.
Jiang Fubao and his three sisters went to the backyard to play with brothers Fang Wanru and Fang Changyi.
There is a swing there.
There are also many white and red plum blossoms in full bloom, which are particularly beautiful.
"Sister Wanru, have you ever been to a lantern festival before?" After sitting on the swing, Jiang Fubao held Fang Wanru's hand and looked at the plum blossoms.
She suddenly became interested and looked up and asked curiously.
"Yes, I have been there. As far as I can remember, my father and mother have taken me and my brothers there every year. This year, my father was very busy, so he didn't come. By the way, the Lantern Festival used to be held in Chang'an Town. This year, I heard that a landlord in Baishui Town spent a lot of money to invite two famous craftsmen from the Imperial City and Jiangnan.
It is said that a lot of beautiful lanterns were made. I don’t know whether they are for sale or people need to guess lantern riddles. That’s why this year’s lantern festival is held in Baishui Town. The lantern festival in Chang’an Town was not very interesting before. I like the lantern festival in Jiangnan instead. The lanterns there are very beautiful. I especially like the rabbit lanterns. ”
Although Fang Wanru is young, she has been everywhere.
Unlike Jiang Fubao, that little country bumpkin.
I don't know anything.
Fang Wanru fell into memories.
She was in a daze, but was brought back to her senses by Jiang Fubao's voice.
"Really? Rabbit lanterns? What do they look like, sister Wanru? Are they pretty? Are they white or red? The big red lanterns hanging on my door are pretty, too. Well, there are also hexagonal lanterns hanging on the balcony on the second floor, but I've never seen a lantern."
Jiang Fubao is like a stupid baby.
I don't know anything, she asked again.
After all, it was her first time visiting a lantern festival and she was extremely curious.
Before she traveled through time, she had only seen lantern festivals and descriptions of them in ancient paintings and books.
Never experienced it myself.
"Well, I won't say much. You'll know when Fubao goes to play. It won't be fun if I say too much."
Fang Wanru kept the secret.
Jiang Fubao was not given an answer.
This made Jiang Fubao feel itchy and he had no interest in looking at the plum blossoms.
As she waited anxiously, dinner was finally ready.
Jiang Fubao picked up the bowl, gulped down half a bowl of rice and vegetables, and left the table.
She didn't urge him and just walked back and forth in the yard.
Circle after circle.
Like a good puppy waiting for her owner to finish her meal and take her out for a walk.
It's very quiet.
Yun Lan saw this and whispered to her children to eat faster.
Zhang Jinlan also saw it.
She shook her head helplessly.
My granddaughter is impatient.
They say a child's character can be seen at the age of three. Maybe I will be an impatient person when I grow up.
She silently quickened her eating pace.
Wait until the sun sets and the sunset fades away.
After dark.
Finally I can go out.
Jiang Fubao was so happy that she chattered all the way like a little sparrow.
She and Jiang Huanyu are the youngest.
One of them was held by Fang Wanru, and the other was held by Jiang Wangyou.
Jiang Ruyi, who was neither too young nor too old, walked among them.
The two boys from the Fang family protected them on the left and right.
Like a door god.
Although Zhang Jinlan and Yunlan were chatting side by side, her eyes were fixed on the front.
I was afraid that my granddaughters would get lost if they weren’t paying attention.
"Although there are many people at the Lantern Festival, I brought a dozen servants with me. It's okay. We have already told them before we went out not to run around. Just have fun." Yun Lan saw her worry and pointed at the servants who surrounded them.
"Mrs. Yun is really thoughtful." Zhang Jinlan finally relaxed.
The two began to talk and laugh again.
The Fang family’s house is located in the center of Baishui Town.
They walked through an alley and arrived at the entrance of the lantern festival.
It's very lively inside.
Before I even walked in, I saw a large crowd of people.
The city gates will not be closed all night tonight.
So not only from the neighboring Chang'an Town and Lianshan Town, but also from the nearby county towns, many people come here to play.
As the lights come on, a row of colorful lanterns have already been hung on both sides of the street.
Lanterns are lined up along the long street.
There is no bottom at all.
The crowd was surging, and none of the people who came to see the lanterns were poor. They were all dressed in gorgeous clothes. Some of them were obviously a family of three, holding hands, a loving couple, and the children were holding candied haws in their hands, their eyes sparkling with curiosity and excitement, and they were shaking their heads as they ate.
There were also older children, hanging out in groups, laughing and playing.
The elderly people are not as energetic, but they look at the excitement in front of them with kind faces.
The young women at the Lantern Festival were dressed up beautifully, with makeup on their faces and wearing what they thought were the most beautiful and expensive jewelry.
Silver bell-like laughter rang out from time to time.
The man had his hair tied up high and his loose hair was neatly trimmed.
Some people even held a folding fan and fanned themselves gently. They were not afraid of the cold and walked among the crowd in a graceful manner.
He stopped from time to time to comment on the lanterns, but his eyes scanned the surroundings, looking for traces of the beauty.
Jiang Fubao held the hand of someone who looked like a sister.
Walk towards the crowd.
There are small vendors on both sides of the street.
Some sell masks, some sell jewelry, some sell purses, and some sell hair.
But most of them sell food.
But she was full.
No idea about these.
Jiang Fubao was watching so intently that she accidentally bumped into an old man carrying candied haws.
Jiang Fubao quickly apologized.
The old man was not angry, but said to Jiang Fubao with a kind smile: "Little kid, do you want to eat candied haws?"
Jiang Fubao looked up at the candied haws above. Under the light of the colorful lanterns, the candied haws looked particularly shiny and tempting.
Without waiting for her to nod, Fang Changyi took out half a tael of silver and handed it to the old man.
"Give each of us one string, and you don't have to give the remaining money." Fang Changyi, who is already sixteen years old this year, has much more pocket money than a kid like Jiang Fubao.
His purse was bulging, probably filled with silver.
Jiang Fubao thought to himself.
"Thank you very much, sir. Thank you very much, sir."
The old man selling candied haws had wrinkles all over his face from smiling.
He thanked Fang Changyi repeatedly.
"No need, take it quickly, we are in a hurry to go shopping." Fang Changyi waved his hand and urged.
"Thank you, Brother Changyi." Jiang Fubao also smiled sweetly and thanked Fang Changyi.
"What are you thanking me for? It's just a bunch of candied haws. If Fubao wants something else, I'll buy it for you."
Fang Changyi originally wanted to touch Jiang Fubao's head.
But I saw that her hair was combed beautifully.
He then lowered his half-raised hand and brushed the dust off his clothes.
"No, I'm full after dinner." Jiang Fubao shook his head.
I should have known there would be food for sale at the Lantern Festival.
She eats less at night.