On the fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year, a lantern banquet will be held at Duke Chen’s Mansion at three o’clock in the hour.

King Wu couldn't help but feel the night. At this time, the street was in chaos. There were strange games on both sides of the street; there were people dancing, guessing lantern riddles, people holding flames in their mouths and breathing fire, there were people singing on small stages, people playing costumes, and there were people building small booths.

Those who do business include selling lanterns, masks and other kinds of food and fun, there are also people who take a boat ride on the river to enjoy the scenery, there are people who put lanterns on the river bank to pray, there are also people who have tea, wine and listen to ancient stories in small buildings.

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The Wen family's four carriages were driving hard on the street, crowded everywhere, stopping and going. A lantern with the word "Wen Mansion" hanging on the front corner of the carriage was slowly swaying. The grand scene outside the carriage attracted the people inside the carriage.

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The large carriage was at the front, with Meng Bishuang, the sixth girl and the second husband in it. The eldest girl accompanied the third girl in a two-room carriage.

Xiao Langjun looked at the bustling scene outside, and his jaw almost dropped. He pulled Silang Jun's sleeves repeatedly and pointed outside: "Brother Si, look, the big stone on that big man's chest has been smashed to pieces! Wow, stacked Arhat.

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Mr. Shiro took out a few small coins from his bag and threw them out, hitting the bowls of the performers. Those people quickly bowed and thanked them.

Xiaolangjun looked amazed again, looking at Silangjun with big eyes: "Fourth brother is really amazing, these are all hits."

Silangjun touched Xiaolangjun's head with a doting look on his face and told him to sit up and not fall.

"Eldest sister, have you ever seen such a grand scene?" The third girl looked outside and glanced at the eldest girl with joy on her face.

"Never" The eldest girl was also amazed. It turned out that this was the Lantern Festival night in the capital. Although the Chao Mansion was full of people wandering all night, if it was said to be a grand scene, it was the most spectacular in the capital.

"It's a pity that if we weren't going to a banquet, I would really like to take my eldest sister for a fun trip." The third girl held the eldest girl's hand and pointed outside...

After a long time, the Wen family's carriage finally stopped in front of Chen Guogong's Mansion, and the servants from the Duke's Mansion came to meet him. Everyone arranged their clothes in the car, and then got out of the car one after another...

At this time, the main entrance of Chen Guogong's mansion was wide open, with lanterns and colorful decorations everywhere. When you lower your head, you can see red silk and cotton satin on the ground, and when you look up, you can see hundreds of flower lanterns...

The queen's mother was very satisfied with the girl and husband in her house, so she followed the young man into the house.

Everyone in the Wen family, except Shi Qing, was shocked by the prosperity in the Duke's mansion...

Entering from the gate of the mansion, you can see a huge hollow stone sculpture with the Eight Immortals pattern standing opposite the gate. The stone sculpture wall is surrounded by an octagonal stone pool, in which eight large golden koi carps are fed.

The round door on the right is engraved with cloud patterns, leading to the main courtyard and the large backyard garden. The round door on the left is engraved with thunder patterns, leading to the side garden, which is usually used to receive distinguished guests...

Entering the round door on the left, there is a verandah leading to the side garden. The wind-shielding curtains are removed on both sides of the verandah, and two lanterns are hung between every two columns.

There are many different styles of lanterns, including embroidered screen lanterns, brocade lanterns, painted screen lanterns and special-shaped lanterns.

The lanterns have patterns with poems, full poems, full patterns; there are patterns of the twelve zodiac signs, patterns of flowers, patterns of hundreds of birds, a gathering of gods, human stories, paper-cut stickers, hundreds of poems, etc...

A total of 680 lanterns were displayed throughout the government, and each of the 680 governors from the previous year personally wrote and composed poems.

Inside the mansion, there were groups of female servants and servants, each busy coming and going; they all bowed to distinguished guests as they passed by.

I heard that the leaders were the two old housekeepers of the Duke's Mansion, each responsible for the front and back yards. The Duke and his wife were in the main hall of the courtyard to receive the ladies from each mansion...

At this time, there were countless vehicles outside Chen Guogong's mansion. Those who came to the banquet were all dignitaries from the capital. The carriages in each mansion were also different, some were high-profile and luxurious, and some were low-key and simple. The carriages in each mansion were pulled aside and parked in a row, and the horses were so fierce After feeding, the coachman was also invited to the backyard to have a drink...ωωw..net

The main banquet is held in the side courtyard. Each mansion has a pavilion. Dozens of wooden pavilions are surrounded by a semicircle. In the middle is an artificial pool with a bridge leading to the other courtyard. There are eight hundred koi in the pool. The pool is built in an octagonal shape. Eight carved pillars are placed on them with lanterns depicting the Eight Immortals.

The Wenfu Pavilion stands next to the Shenfu Pavilion. There is a long mahogany table in the pavilion. Twenty-four famous local snacks are placed on the table, and there is also good tea to serve.

When the Wen family arrived at the side courtyard, someone looked this way. At this sight, they suddenly started talking, and then everyone looked this way...

The seventh girl and the fifth girl were shocked, and thought it was their clothes that attracted attention, but soon words came to everyone's ears.

"That girl is the eldest daughter of the Wen family? Is there such a fairy in this world?"

"Beautiful!"

At this moment, the seventh girl and the fifth girl were disappointed, but the eldest girl was extremely shy. She lowered her head slightly and did not dare to look at others. The third girl smiled beside her: "Don't be afraid, eldest sister."

"Eldest sister has given face to our Mr. Wen," the sixth girl muttered in a low voice as she leaned closer.

Jun's mother smiled after hearing this. Although the eldest girl was not her biological daughter, she still had the blood of the lord. She was also her daughter. She had such a long face, and she also took advantage of it.

Soon, the topic of the Wen family's legitimate daughter being like a fairy spread in the Duke's Mansion. The husbands and girls from all the mansions were curious and came to visit her. Even a few ladies from the Duke's Mansion couldn't help but come. Have a look...

Some of these people sincerely approve, while others are jealous and say things that go against their will.

At another place, Chen Guogong also heard about it, but he only glanced at it from a distance.

The young lady was also taken to the main hall by a young servant to gather with the Duke's wife...

"Mrs. Wen, our wife is here to invite you." The young man bowed slightly and bowed.

Jun Mu lowered her head slightly in response, and glanced at the sixth girl again, warning her to be careful in her words and actions. The sixth girl also paid attention and pursed her lips.

Wenfu Pavilion and Shenfu Pavilion were close together, and several gentlemen were gathered together at this moment.

"Where did Bo Huai go? Why don't you see him?" Shi Qing asked.

"My eldest brother went to the backyard first, and he asked me to invite you to go with him," said Shuhuai.

"That's it, we'll be waiting soon." Shi Qing glanced at Shi Xi and asked him if he could come with us.

"Brothers, let's go. My little brother is naughty and I'm afraid I won't be able to leave you." The fourth brother said with some regret.

Shuangjiang stepped forward and bowed: "Silangjun, you can go, but Shuangjiang can stay with Bailu to take care of Xiaolangjun."

"Fourth brother, go ahead. Eighth brother, make sure you don't make any noise. Just stay here and watch the scenery here." Eighth brother doesn't want to be stared at by fourth brother all the time, so he can only say nice things now.

Shixi hesitated for a moment, and then went with them; Bagoer would be the happiest now, and walked around with Shuangsheng and Bailu...

At this time, the two girls from the Meng family also came to look for the sixth girl. Looking at Yun Jin, the two girls from the Meng family were also amazed: "Sister Jin is so beautiful."

The eldest girl bowed slightly as she listened and thanked him.

"I heard that there are 680 lanterns in the Duke's Mansion this time, and they are all different. Let's go and have a look." After saying this, the two sisters were not allowed to resist. Qingdai directly took the hands of the sixth girl and Qingyu and left the pavilion. .
Chapter completed!