usatvline Chapter 566 Brother Jue accompanies Chuchu to watch the lanterns.
Chapter 566 Brother Jue accompanies Chuchu to watch the lanterns.
Chuchu was eating behind the screen, but she was always paying attention to what was happening over there at the drinking party.
The atmosphere was good until after the New Year’s Eve dinner, and Chuchu finally felt relieved.
Only after he put down his bowl did Jiao Zhongjue say, "I heard that the lanterns in Jiangnan last from the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month to the 15th day of the first lunar month. Would you like to see them?"
The voice was deliberately raised so that Chuchu could hear it. Chuchu naturally cooperated very well, so she answered loudly: "I want to see it."
"Prince Jue knows about the New Year customs in Jiangnan. I only learned about this when I came here last year. However, the lanterns on display before the New Year are all large lanterns made and donated by government offices and some wealthy merchants. Those sold by the public can only be put out after the fifth day of the first lunar month. If you want to see something more lively, you have to wait a few days."
Chuchu listened to the lively talk over there, looked at Fourth Aunt, Xiyue nodded, and said: "During the New Year, every county and state government will make a few lanterns and send them to the exhibition, and there will be awards on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month! We should go and see it. I originally planned to let you go after the fifth day of the first lunar month. There will be too many people on the Lantern Festival, and it will be difficult to squeeze in."
"Will anyone watch it tonight?" Chuchu was very curious. She felt that Brother Jue would definitely leave soon this time and would not be able to wait for the lively scenes on the fifth day of the New Year or the Lantern Festival. It would be better for her to accompany him to watch the last round first.
"Of course, as long as it doesn't rain, there will be a lot of people watching. Every family has their reunion dinner early on New Year's Eve, and it's not time to stay up all night after dinner. While they're out digesting their food, most people will take their families and children out for a walk. Everyone wants to get there early to join in the fun, so there will definitely be a lot of people tonight."
Fourth Aunt's words not only made Chu Chu excited, but also the people at the table next to her showed yearning looks, all waiting for the young lady's decision. Only when the young lady went out could they join in the fun.
Especially Zishu, who has never had a proper Chinese New Year since he was born, and has never been out on the streets even in Beijing. He feels very happy to be able to spend this year with such a big family, but he also longs for the prosperous scenes outside that they described.
Everyone has seen the Lantern Festival at the Chenghuang Temple in Beijing, but who wouldn’t want to join in the excitement during the Chinese New Year? The main reason is that it’s not cold at all during the Chinese New Year in Jiangnan, and this year there hasn’t even been a light snow, so you won’t be cold if you go out.
"Brother Jue, let's go. We'll go with you." Chu Chu saw that everyone was interested, so she quickly walked through the screen. She was young and didn't care about the gender separation! Besides, the people on the other side were all familiar.
"It's Brother Jue who wants to accompany Chuchu. Don't say the opposite." The people at that table had stopped eating. Prince Jue was not old enough, so he didn't urge others to drink. Jiao Zhongjue drank a few glasses of sweet wine, but he didn't look drunk. He spoke soberly and corrected Chuchu while smiling.
"Then I will accompany Prince Jue to have a look. To be honest, I haven't seen the lanterns yet." Since Prince Jue wanted to go, Yan Yongning naturally felt that there was no reason for him not to accompany him.
Unexpectedly, Jiao Zhongjue said, "It's enough to have Chuchu and Zimo accompany me. Fourth uncle has worked hard for a year, so he should stay at home with Fourth Aunt and the children! We still have to stay up tonight. Besides, there will be a lantern-lighting ceremony during the Lantern Festival. As a parent official, you have to be there. It won't be too late to watch it then."
Even though he had been away from Taohua Village for several years, Jiao Zhongjue would never forget the kindness of being taken in, and he still regarded the Yan Mansion as his second home, so he still called the family members of the Yan Mansion the same as before.
Mingzhu is only a few months old, so she must be worried about going out with me. The crackling sound of firecrackers outside can easily scare her. Besides, children go to bed early, so she will definitely fall asleep early. Xiyue is planning to take her out to join in the fun next year.
Hearing Jiao Zhongjue's words, Yan Yongning was also a smart man, and he knew that he was clearly coming for Chuchu, so he didn't force it. After a year of hard work, he wanted to enjoy the rare happiness of his wife and daughter, so he said: "Then I will be lazy, and you don't stay outside for too long, go early and come back early."
Xiyue also instructed Luomei and the others: "Legend has it that the Nian beast will come after midnight, so remember to come back on time to celebrate the New Year." She wanted them to remind Chuchu.
Seeing that the lady was still worried, the nurse beside her smiled and said, "Fourth Madam, it's still early now. No matter how playful you are, you can't stay outside for too long."
However, Xiyue still gave some instructions: "Remember not to eat anything outside. We have prepared a lot of candies and pastries tonight, and we will also cook glutinous rice balls. The cooking skills of this kitchen lady are no worse than those outside."
Xiyue also sighed in her heart. It was true that Prince Jue was really good to Chuchu. Logically, the favor that the Yan family had shown him should have been repaid when he returned to Beijing, but he was still thinking about everything.
There was nothing to say about Chuchu. Even the dozen or so servants prepared for them when they moved in were all carefully trained and loyal. The two cooks were even better. It was no exaggeration to say that they were famous chefs in Jiangnan. After eating the food at home, I was afraid that food outside would not taste good anymore.
"Brother Jue must be very tired, so you should take a rest first."
Jiao Zhongjue and his companions were very tired after traveling for two days. They knew that it would not look good if the lanterns were not lit before dark, so they did not waste time at the dinner table.
I also felt Chuchu's care and thoughtfulness, so I naturally agreed.
He also followed Yan Yongning's advice, washed up and rested properly, and then set off two hours later.
I first took Uncle Zimo and Zishu to see the room where Brother Jue lived, left him a cup of spiritual spring water, and then said goodbye and left.
She also had to take the opportunity to take a nap, otherwise she would definitely not be able to stay up until the early morning. She was too tired from looking at the account books yesterday, and she was also worried that Brother Jue would take the opportunity to test her on how much she had learned tomorrow.
When it was time to go out at night, the mansion sent three cars. Yan Yongning arranged for Yan Qingnan to follow, and there were also many guards in plain clothes accompanying them.
Apart from the guards, only Yan Qingnan led the way on horseback. When they went out, he followed closely beside the first carriage that Prince Jue and his young lady were sitting in, introducing everything along the way: "We will park the carriages at the government office later. Going out from the back door of the government office is Yangfang Street along the river. The lanterns are placed from the entrance of the City God Temple at the west end of Yangfang Street to the end of the street at the east end. There will be a cruise ship on the river tonight. I have just asked someone to book one. When you take the boat later, you can see the lively scene of the whole street."
Chuchu felt that her fourth uncle was indeed not a pedantic person. Although no one had come out, he still made very detailed arrangements and had already given them clear arrangements.
There were few pedestrians on other streets, but as soon as you walked out of the back door of the government office, you would be dazzled by the bright scene. At this hour, the children and their families were unwilling to stay locked in a corner of the house after dinner. The Yangfang Street was already brightly lit and there was a constant stream of pedestrians.
I saw yamen runners on duty at every intersection to prevent any trouble during the New Year.
The whole street stretches as far as the eye can see on both sides, and there are indeed large lanterns displayed on both sides.
"Miss, look, that's the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea. There really are eight immortals!"
"That must be the Peach Banquet! The one in the middle must be the Queen Mother."
"Look ahead, I see the white dragon horse."
"And there's a float..."
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Naturally, the children were unwilling to get on the boat at the beginning. Yan Qingnan also suggested going to the City God Temple in the west first. There were many people walking on this side and it was more lively. He said that they could get on the boat from there when they reached the end of the City God Temple. When the cruise ship goes east, they can see the entire street view. At the end, the carriage will pick up people at the east pier and they can go back directly.
The ignorant boy who followed her out of the village back then has become gentle and refined in his gestures, decisive in doing things and treating people with dignity, and never shows any timidity even in front of her and Prince Jue, after being influenced and trained over the past few years.
If I had not been supported by the Yan family and had not been noticed and brought out by Yan Yongning, I would probably have had a very different life!
However, judging by the current development of Taohua Village, such an ambitious and hardworking young man should not be an ordinary person even if he stays in the village!
It's just the current situation!