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Chapter 119 Mid-Autumn Festival Special: Mooncakes are round, moonlight is round ([-])

The fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month is an important traditional festival—the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Originally, Lu Yu thought that in a world like Wangwang Dalu, there might not be such a saying about traditional festivals, and even if there were, it would inevitably be difficult to be the same as in reality.

However, after this day, Lu Yu found that the whole Chang'an city became very lively, and there were far more pedestrians on the street than before.Most of the extra people who are not many are wanderers who have returned from going out.

Moreover, in the streets and alleys, regardless of men, women and children, activities to welcome the cold and sacrifice the moon are held: setting up big incense tables and offering sacrifices, among which moon cakes and watermelons are absolutely indispensable. These are all to welcome the evening festival. full moon.

In terms of celebrating festivals, they seem to be much more particular than modern people.

Of course, moon cakes are eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival, so on this day, the restaurant in charge of making moon cakes became even more lively, with large and small orders flowing like water.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a festival that everyone celebrates. Even Di Renjie, the ruthless and stern magistrate on weekdays, has piled up a lot of sacrifices and fireworks to worship the gods on his desk.

"Master Di, will you still eat mooncakes made by Zuixianlou as usual?"

Li Yuanfang rubbed his little hands excitedly, every time he recalled the crispy, soft, sweet and delicious mooncakes from Zuixianlou, the corners of his mouth drooled.

"Don't worry, I made a reservation yesterday. Remember to call Yaojin and Wan'er, and we will eat together. By the way, if you see Lu Yu and Li, the drunks, bring them over too."

Touching Yuan Fang's big ears, Di Renjie also smiled rarely.

"Oh yeah! I can eat mooncakes again!"

Yuan Fang cheered happily, her watery eyes turned into crescent moons.

"However, if you want to eat mooncakes, you have to work harder today, and settle the case before evening."

Di Renjie rubbed his chin. Although he really wanted to eat the mooncakes from Zuixianlou, he still couldn't forget his duty before that.

And the more lively the Mid-Autumn Festival is, the more turbulent the undercurrents hidden behind the hustle and bustle will be.

"Mmm! Finish your work early and eat moon cakes early!"

In order to eat moon cakes earlier, Li Yuanfang cheered for himself. It was rare to have such courage and hard work, which made Di Renjie couldn't help but shook his head with a smile.

At this moment, Lu Yu and Li Bai were walking on the busy street, both of them were attracted by the blurred and flickering lights of thousands of houses and the lively and joyful atmosphere.

"Well, it seems that even if there is wine, it can't match the fragrance of mooncakes~"

Passing by a nursing home dedicated to adopting orphans, seeing those children each holding a piece of moon cake in their hands and eating with happiness and satisfaction on their faces, Li Bai couldn't help but sigh.

"Li Bai, do you like mooncakes too?"

Seeing Li Bai attracted by the fragrance of mooncakes, Lu Yu couldn't help asking curiously.

"There's nothing I like or dislike, just seeing the children showing such satisfied smiles makes me quite touched."

"Even if they are lonely birds, the happiness they want is very simple. It's just wrapped in that little moon cake."

There was a trace of melancholy in his eyes, and Li Bai sighed softly.

In the eyes full of longing, it seems to be the hometown that once stood in the mirage, and the figure of the old man.

"Lu Yu, I've known you for so long, but I haven't asked you where is your hometown?"

Asked suddenly, the longing in Li Bai's eyes was quietly hidden by him.

"My hometown is the Great Wall."

Without hesitation, Lu Yu replied.

"Because on the Great Wall, there is still your beloved, right?"

There was a playful smile on the corner of Li Bai's mouth, and he guessed something by seeing Lu Yu's affectionate expression.

What's more, what Lu Yu said, I once said to someone

"Cough cough, do you have any plans tonight?"

Putting this topic aside, Lu Yu asked about Li Bai's plans for today.

Although there will be many activities in Chang'an at night, things like shopping are really not suitable for the two elders.

"Are you planning? I originally thought that Huaiying would invite me to eat mooncakes at his place tonight, but now it seems that he has forgotten me."

Shrugging, Li Bai smiled helplessly.

"If Di Renjie invites you, I'm afraid what you eat is not moon cakes, but prison meals."

Lu Yu couldn't help teasing from the side.

"Hmph, it doesn't matter."

Putting his arms behind his head, Li Bai seemed a little careless.

And Lu Yu naturally also noticed Li Bai's abnormality.

Li Bai, you are missing someone too.

Although it seems that there is no trouble on the surface, but the feeling cannot be cut off in the heart.

"Li Bai, do you want to eat mooncakes?"

"Well, I don't think much about it, I really think about it."

Li Bai hesitated for a while, then scratched his head and smiled wryly.

"Why don't we make mooncakes together?"

Looking at Li Bai's unbelievable eyes, as if asking: "You can also make moon cakes?" Lu Yu smiled.

"But, I won't either"

"Don't worry, I have learned a little from a certain chef."

Lu Yu patted his chest confidently: "Let's go buy ingredients, and go to Di Renjie's together at night to join in the fun."

The sky gradually darkened, but today was different from the past, the streets that should have been dark were still brightly lit and bustling.

People light up lanterns and pray to the heavens; they write their wishes and happiness on the paper boat that symbolizes hope, and flow into the hearts of gods together with the water.

Joy and laughter, affection and love are indispensable, and a reunited family is like the silvery full moon above the sky at this time.

However, at the gate of Zuixian Tower, Di Renjie and Li Yuanfang looked depressed.

Li Yuanfang, in particular, had a look of grievance, her small mouth was so pouted that it could hold a kettle.

"Boss, are you saying that all the mooncakes in Zuixianlou have been stolen?"

Di Renjie frowned. Originally, he and Yuan Fang had already finished the case, so they happened to stop by Zuixianlou and planned to pick up the mooncakes themselves, but the shopkeeper told them that all the mooncakes had been stolen last night.

"Master Di, I'm really telling the truth! We don't know who did it, and there are still a lot of orders here that can't be processed."

The boss also looked helpless and anxious. He originally planned to sell the mooncakes at a good price today, but the thief stole them all, and there was nothing left.

You know, most of the mooncakes prepared by Zuixianlou are for those dignitaries and officials, but now that there is such a commotion, I am afraid that the entire Zuixianlou will feel uncomfortable.

"Forget it, whatever."

Waving his sleeves, Di Renjie took out a pen and paper: "Tell me, what happened, and what else?"

"Oh, I can't eat mooncakes this time."

Seeing that Di Renjie entered the state of handling the case again, Li Yuanfang couldn't help but sighed in distress, and almost sat down on the ground with his big ears drooping weakly.

"Yo, Yuanfang."

When he was listless, there was a light tap on his shoulder.

"Lu Yu, Lord Li Bai?"

Looking back, looking at the smiling eyes of the two, Li Yuanfang was a little puzzled.

"You two, why are you here?"

Just after finishing recording what the shopkeeper said, Di Renjie turned around and looked at Lu Yu and Li Bai.

"Isn't this just passing by Zuixianlou? Why, it seems that the mooncakes you ordered have not been found."

Li Bai laughed softly, making Di Renjie a little uncomfortable.

"Hmph, it's just mooncakes, it won't do anything if you don't eat them."

Di Renjie said with a look of disdain, but seeing the aggrieved and sad look in Li Yuanfang's eyes, his heart softened again.

"Yuan Fang, let's go to other restaurants and have a look."

"Master Di, the Mid-Autumn Festival is so lively, the mooncakes must have already been sold out, right?"

"I want you to take care of it?"

Slapping Li Bai's hand away, Di Renjie wanted to take Li Yuanfang away.

"Hey, Huaiying, take a look at what Lu Yu and I are holding."

Seeing that Di Renjie was really about to leave, Li Bai couldn't help but smiled wryly and stepped forward to hold him back.

"Why, buy these ingredients, do you want to make moon cakes?"

I saw the ingredients in the hands of Lu Yu and Li Bai, which were used to make mooncakes.

However, Di Renjie expressed doubts about their ability.

"So, shall we come together, Master Di?"

Lu Yu looked at Di Renjie's disbelieving eyes and smiled.

PS: I wish everyone a happy Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day!

Here are two warm little episodes for a change of taste.

(End of this chapter)