After the new widow, I became a tyrant's tender outer chamber

Chapter 33 The Lantern
But after Cheng Zhu went to ask for a jade fish pendant that had been opened for the eldest princess, he sent a servant to inform them of their plan to return home.

A group of people even packed their things and gathered in Cheng Zhu's room to sit idle.

Cheng Zhushi lifted the tea cover, blew away the floating tea leaves, took a sip, and when she put it down, she didn't put the lid on, so the servant girl on the other side knew it, and then added some more for her.

The tea leaves in this temple are fragrant and slightly bitter, which is exactly the taste she likes very much.

Not long after, the young man came back and bowed his head and said, "Ma'am, I know that I will preside over it. I just presided over it and said, "Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow will be the Lantern Festival at Shenghe Temple. At that time, the lights will be full of lights, the streets will be empty, and the surrounding will be very lively. Why don't you stay and enjoy it for a while.'"

In the past, this lantern festival was only limited to the puja in the temple. What was lit was thick and ordinary candles, and the lamps that represented the light of the heart were lit.

Gradually, there were small vendors selling lanterns of various colors on the long steps leading to the temple. The monk in the temple let them go with the idea of ​​not disturbing people's livelihood.

As a result, there were more and more people selling lanterns, and the long steps could not accommodate them, so they placed them at the foot of the mountain. Gradually, the types of lanterns sold by the vendors became more and more complete, and this festival seemed to be a unique lantern festival in Beijing.

Zhao Rong has been looking forward to this lantern festival for a long time, and he is very excited, "Since that's the case, it's better to stay for one more day."

I heard that the temple has specially prepared materials for pilgrims, so they can make lanterns by themselves. In the past, she was always alone in the mansion, even if she invited a few noble girls from Beijing to enjoy it together, they were always concerned about her status and were very reserved. Difficult to get close to her.

But now it's different, Xingqiu is in good health, with him by his side, it won't be as boring as before.

The eldest princess said so, and Cheng Zhushi really wanted to go back to the mansion, so she didn't want to spoil her interest, so she asked the young man to talk back.

Not long after Ruan Yuyi returned to the wing room, a servant girl brought the materials for making lanterns.The things are just a few simple things, processed slender bamboo strips, some rice paper, scissors, pen and ink, thin thread and so on.

Taking a closer look, she saw a piece of rice paper sprinkled with gold inside, which seemed a bit out of place with these ordinary materials.

Mu Xiang took the things and thanked her.

"Is this sprinkled golden rice paper something from the temple?" Ruan Yuyi pointed and asked.

Although Shenghe Temple is rich in incense, the monks in the temple have always believed in frugality. If there is a lot of money, it is usually used to do good deeds. Such extravagance is really not their style.

The servant girl was serving Zhaorong, she bowed her body, and said with a smile, "Miss has good eyesight, this is indeed not something from the temple. Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess asked someone to buy it. If there are too many, this is called a servant girl." Bring you some."

Originally, I wanted to send some to Cheng Zhushi, but at her age, she was not very interested in these things. Excluding the two female relatives who were on this trip, the extra shares were distributed to the accompanying maidservants. .

"Then I would like to thank Your Highness." Ruan Yuyi said.

It seems that Zhaorong is really looking forward to this lantern festival, and she is in such a good mood that she can still remember her part.

After seeing off the eldest princess, Ruan Yuyi and the two had nothing to do, so they also set up lanterns.

Mu Xiang's hands are really dexterous, and the movement of tying bamboo strips is also very skillful.The bamboo strips boiled in hot water are extremely flexible, and they seem to have spirituality at her fingertips, allowing her to play with them at will.

Ruan Yuyi looked a little crazy, she just thought she was making a lantern, she was clearly juggling.

On the other hand, I wanted to tie a rabbit in my hand, but the joints of the bamboo strips were firmly tied, but the rabbit is really round.Then smear it with paper paste, and it looks more like a rabbit full of food.

When Mu Xiang saw it, she couldn't help lowering her head and laughing, "Miss, your lamp is really pleasing, this rabbit looks like a blessing." It's just a bit greedy.

Ruan Yuyi was concentrating on pointing its eyes, when she heard the words, she put down the pen in her hand and said, "Just laugh. If the wood spirit comes to do it, I can't laugh at you."

Thinking of the window grilles cut by the wood spirit before, she seemed to think of the appearance of the wood spirit making lanterns, and the corners of her lips could not help but curl up.

"Miss is used to making jokes, if Mu Ling hears about it, she will definitely not do it." Mu Xiang continued.

Making lanterns is also a laborious job, so Ruan Yuyi picked up the remaining materials and made a smaller one.After everything was finished, her fingers were already a little flushed, and the red marks on these bamboo shoot-like fingers looked very pitiful.

She gently rubbed her fingers and asked Mu Xiang to send the small one to Cheng Rui.However, for fear that he would burn his hands if he touches it carelessly, no candles were ever placed inside.

At dinner, Ruan Yuyi had something on her mind, and she couldn't eat any more after only a little soup.Under the urging of Mu Xiang, he reluctantly took another piece of cake the size of a palm.

Under the flickering candlelight, she fiddled with the two lanterns in front of her, pondering secretly until the night fell, and finally stood up, "Maybe I won't be coming back tonight, if someone comes looking for it, I have to help you cover it up."

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

She thought about choosing one to give to the eldest son, but Mu Xiang made it so delicately that she was so happy that she would not give it away.In contrast, this rabbit lantern is much inferior.

Mu Xiang was startled after only listening to half a sentence, and it took a long time to understand, her lips murmured, but she couldn't respond, "Miss, is it really the only way to do this?"

She squeezed Mu Xiang's palm lightly to comfort her.

Since that Qiuniang can win his sympathy, she doesn't think she can't.

Now time is passing day by day, although the wedding date is not known when it will be arranged, but it will only get closer.Therefore, she needs to ask for a peace of mind, or a small place where she can protect herself.

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

Ruan Yuyi stared at Mu Xiang's back for a long time, feeling sour in her heart.

After this period of time, it will be fine, even if it uses some inconspicuous means, as long as I can get a free body.

Swallowing all the tears for now, maybe after the matter is over, they can go back to the south of the Yangtze River.

Carrying the lantern, Ruan Yuyi was waiting to open the door, when she happened to pass by a young novice, who recognized her at the entrance of the main hall that day.

The little novice held a lamp to illuminate the road in his hand. The candle light was not very bright, and could only illuminate the inch of land under his feet. "Almsgiver, your lantern is really beautiful." He seemed to be passing by.

"Little master praises it, but just do it as you like."

The gleam was like fireflies, but it reflected her eyes lightly like glass. Together with her voice, it sounded clear and light, almost merging with Night Breeze.

The little novice smiled at her, "If the benefactor is willing to hang this lantern somewhere in our temple, we will never take it off."

Although Ruan Yuyi has been a woman for more than a year, she is still a girl at heart, and she is the only one who can give birth to such a pleasing rabbit lamp.

After saying that, the little novice nodded, and walked away, the little candlelight was not seen until the corner.

Feeling more at ease, she also turned and entered the courtyard—this time from the main entrance, and no one stopped her.

Xu Shi knew what was going to happen next, she tightly held the light pole in her palm, and even her palm was slightly wet.

Originally, he had comforted himself a long time ago, but as soon as he arrived at the door of the wing where Jiang Huaiyang used to stay, he felt uneasy again.She hid behind the wall and hesitated for a long time.

She carefully discerned the movement inside, and only dared to poke her head quietly when there was no sound. Seeing that Jiang Huaiyang seemed to be asleep on the bed, a tight string was loosened.

A certain corner of his heart was actually wishing that even if he went in by himself, he would not wake up.

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

(End of this chapter)