Ever since I got the news that Qin Yu was stationed in Shanzhou, my lazy heart suddenly got excited. On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, I returned to Wangjiazhuangzi, Chang'an, and went to the Youwu Guards headquarters to inquire about military reports. It was gratifying.

What is surprising is that the entire Youyou is safe and sound, not even a firefight occurred. It is only mentioned that the civil strife in the Western Turks may escalate further. As for the peace in Shanzhou where Qin Yu is located, it will not happen in a short time.

There was too much conflict with Tubo.

The strategic focus of the imperial court this year is Liaodong. It is just a precaution against the Tibetan and Turkic people. As long as they do not make a fuss, the imperial court will not take the initiative to attack. As for the possibility of a full-scale war, it is very slim unless the emperor is suddenly like me.

The Internet writer of the century is possessed and is ready to rewrite history.

I could feel at ease a little, so I went to the street to look at the lanterns. I stayed in the mountains and forests for ten days, and I would be sorry if I didn't go and have a good time.

Chang'an City usually implements a curfew. However, during the three days before and after the Lantern Festival, the curfew restrictions are lifted to facilitate the people to enjoy the lanterns, which is called "night release". During these rare three nights, the princes, nobles, and

Even the traders and footmen all went out to watch. As a result, the streets in Chang'an City were jammed with cars and horses, and the crowds were surging, making it very lively.

On the twelfth day of the lunar month, the first day the court lifted the curfew. Without Ying, my second daughter, and Lanling, I was alone, gnawing on the freshly baked sesame cake without any worries, leading the horse and following the crowds of people aimlessly.

I looked around randomly. When others stopped, I stopped. When others walked, I walked too. Round lanterns, long lanterns, flat lanterns... I didn’t let any of them go. I showed them all one by one.

The fifteenth day of the first lunar month is also known as the Shangyuan Festival, and the tradition of setting up lanterns has a long history. In order to show that the people live and work in peace and contentment, the empire is prosperous, and the superiors are enjoying themselves with the people, the imperial court has started preparing to build "palace shed" lanterns as early as the first lunar month.

The city'. All kinds of lanterns are lit up at night, and the city is brightly lit. It's really spectacular. I haven't seen this kind of night scene for a long time. It's like returning to the 21st century when the streets are full of neon lights.

I found that I was separated from the crowd unknowingly. The street suddenly became deserted, and I was the only one in the alley. Wow! What a big lantern. I led the horse and walked to a gate building, hanging high on it.

Two huge yellow lanterns, big and bright, so bright that it's hard to see what words are written on them. If you put them down, I can easily get in. It's so intimidating.

"This little brother, please stay in the forbidden area of ​​Beiyuan."

"Ah!" Looking up at the giant lantern in trance, I was startled by the sudden voice. My hair stood up on my scalp, and my eyes stared at the lantern for so long that I couldn't see clearly: "Who? Who is speaking?

?" He looked intently into the doorway under the lantern, and everything was blurry.

"Brother, please turn around. This is the forbidden area of ​​​​Beiyuan." This time, his voice was a little louder and his tone was much more stern.

"I got it, let's go now." It seemed that I had entered a certain place in the royal palace by mistake. I finally saw several guards standing on both sides of the gate. Since they were all wearing black coats, they were standing against the wall.

It is difficult to detect in the darkness. Leave this place quickly, it will be a disaster if someone thinks you are a "spy" and captures you. When you were about to pull the horse out of the alley, unfortunately, a large carriage came in at the entrance of the alley.

The road was blocked. I couldn't get through, and I was afraid of being scolded by the guards, so I didn't dare to retreat into the alley. I was in a dilemma.

"Who's blocking the road? Why don't you step back?" A man dressed as a royal guard came next to the luxury carriage and came to me with a serious face, "Stand back and let the car drive by."

"Oh." I turned my horse around and rushed towards the guards at the door, making a helpless expression and cupping my hands. "Brothers, I'll go in first and make way. I'm sorry."

I vaguely saw a guard waving his hand impatiently at me, and then I dared to lead the horse a little deeper into the alley. When I estimated that the distance was almost there, I stopped and didn't dare to take another step. I was very attached to the majesty of the royal family.

I'm scared. Scenes in TV dramas ranging from a severe beating to a severe case of a person's head falling to the ground made me shudder.

The carriage blocked my sight, and I didn't dare to get closer to see who was coming down. I waited for the carriage to leave in a daze and uneasiness. I took a deep breath and hurriedly left this place of right and wrong. I was worried and scared for a long time.

"Brother, stay here." A guard came up and blocked my way, and cupped his hand, "Please follow me to record this, it's a routine business."

"Ah?" It seems that I have met a big shot today, and my life is miserable. What else can I do at this time besides obediently appointing someone? "Okay, okay. Please lead the way, and I will do my best to cooperate." He followed the guard to the end of the alley.

In a small off-street garden.

It seemed to be the home of the Beiyuan guards. I followed them into a big house and glanced around with fearful and uneasy eyes. I finally felt what it was like to be in the bureau. This place was of such a high level that they all belonged to the Royal Guards.

Strong men such as internal experts can be identified from the uniforms and strong and burly bodies of the officers sitting behind the desk. They are all ruthless characters.

Fortunately, I went to the Youwu Guards Station today to read the military report, and I brought my military badge. I quickly took off my badge and handed it over. They were all colleagues with mixed military pay, so they should be given some face.

"People from the Youwu Guard, why are you here?" came the low voice of the officer behind the desk, and his face looked slightly ferocious under the candlelight.

"I went out to look at the lights today and walked inadvertently. When I came back to my senses, I realized I was walking in the wrong direction." I said honestly. It seems that the guy in front of me is more responsible. The friendship of comrades in the army cannot impress him, so I'd better be honest.

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Sure enough, this guy was not that serious. He asked about his name, age, marriage, etc., and only asked how many times he got up at night.

Seeing my sincere attitude, the officer nodded with satisfaction, "It is a serious crime to break into the royal restricted area and ram into a car!" When he said this, his eyes filled with evil energy, which scared me into a cold sweat. "But because of your unintentional act,

After Zhongliang again, the superiors did not blame him..." Just as he said this, a general came in from the back door and whispered a few words in his ear. The officer's tense face suddenly relaxed, and he was instantly smiling, and his voice was like

Hong Zhong laughed loudly and said: "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding! It turns out that this is Wang Shenjun, who is famous in Chang'an. It was all a misunderstanding just now. I'm Yang Quan, it's your duty. Please forgive me for any rudeness."

"No misunderstanding, no misunderstanding." I was a little at a loss. The contrast between being respectful and polite made me uncomfortable. "I made the mistake first, admit it, accept it." Before I figure things out, I'd better be honest.

Don't offend the guys who are working here for not having a fuel-efficient lamp.

"What's a good mistake? It's said that we won't pursue it. Where is the mistake?" Yang Quan came over and took my arm and pulled me into the yard affectionately. "Brother is a martial artist. He just did it out of necessity. Mo.

I must be surprised. I have important duties today and cannot accompany you. I will come to the door in person to plead guilty another day." He turned around and ordered: "Bring brother Wang's horse over."

"Can you leave?" I felt a little "hairy" and asked carefully, "Aren't you going to pursue it?"

"Of course I can leave. Brother Wang, if you want to stay, that's fine. I'll pay my errand later and let's go to 'Xiao Mingyan' and have a lot of fun." When he mentioned 'Xiao Mingyan', a smile appeared on his face.

With the man's unique obscene smile, the atmosphere was immediately livened up a lot.

"I don't dare, I don't dare." I declined politely. I was joking. I went to visit a prostitute in the early morning and had to go back early tomorrow morning. "It's too late. I'm afraid that my family will miss me and I have to rush back. Why don't I do it next time when I have a chance...

."

Yang Quan was just talking. Seeing that my refusal was just what he wanted, he politely sent me out of the alley. After walking a long way, I still saw him waving goodbye behind me. This was not an ordinary courtesy.

After coming out of the alley, after turning a few times, I finally saw the lively scene outside. Then I realized that my back was soaked. The cool breeze of early spring blew, and I shivered. The quietness in the alley and the outside were very different.

The hustle and bustle is simply like the difference between regions and paradise.

The aura of the royal family is too great and terrifying, and it is not something that people like me can bear. The experience of going to court made me a little scared. Except for Lan Ling, there are no other acquaintances in the royal family. It could not have been Lan Ling who gave it to me just now.

What a nice thing to say. Today she will be hosting a few princesses she usually likes at the villa. She won't be able to come back at all. Moreover, she is a married princess, so there is no reason to run to Beiyuan at night. I have a good thing, I can't think of it.

I didn’t think about it anymore. I don’t have the habit of digging into bull’s horns. Maybe someone in the bodyguard recognized the great military strategist Wang Xiu and quickly reported to his superiors. The military strategist is not an ordinary person. He was shocked by my name and immediately sent me away obediently.

come out.

It was unlucky to look at the lanterns, and my good mood disappeared. I went home to look at the lanterns. Ying was so happy to go back and decorate today. The house must be decorated with lanterns. After experiencing the unpleasantness just now, when I think of Ying, I feel warm in my heart.

, having a wife at home is still practical. When I went to the lantern market, I bought two exquisite bedside painted pottery lamps. They look very chic when lit on the edge of the kang at night. Ying and my two daughters will definitely like them.

Due to the incident of breaking into a forbidden area, I had a feeling of resistance to having lanterns. On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, Lanling personally took Ying and the two daughters to the city to watch the lantern show, and I happened to be happy to look after the house. In this era, there was no tradition of eating Lantern Festival, but

It’s not difficult for me. Grinding rice flour and adjusting the sugar filling are easy. Cut the sugar filling into pieces and dip them in water. Put them in a sieve with the rice flour and shake them. Then dip them in water again and again and shake them again. They will roll up like snowballs.

The housekeeper and the handyman in the kitchen were stunned.

In the middle of the night, when Lanling's carriage brought Ying and the two daughters back, the hot Yuanxiao was served. The family of three sat around the Kang table, holding the well-behaved two daughters in their arms, and listened to Ying's excited talk about Chang'an Lantern Market.

Beautiful scenery, tasting the glutinous and sweet Yuanxiao under the soft light of the painted pottery lamps along the Kang, this is the complete Lantern Festival.

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