Reborn as a Sickly Child: The Emperor's Beloved

Two days passed in a blink of an eye.

Xiao Jingzhan, accompanied by Concubine Gao and a group of ministers, headed towards Xijiu Mountain outside the capital.

Xijiu Mountain. It is rumored that Xiao Jin, the first king of Li Kingdom, was rescued by an eagle on Xijiu Mountain when he was young. Later, the eagle followed the young Xiao Jin all the way to his death. From an ordinary person in troubled times to the founding emperor of the Dali Dynasty, the man and the eagle were never separated.

Xijiu Mountain was formerly called West Mountain. After Xiao Jin ascended the throne, he often dreamed of being saved by an eagle when he was young. Later, he sought out a master, who said that the mountain, the eagle and the Xiao family had a connection. He also saw that the mountain had excellent feng shui, so he suggested that Xiao Jin build the ancestral temple in the mountain. Later, West Mountain was renamed Xijiu Mountain, and it became the location of the royal ancestral temple.

The lifespan of an eagle is almost the same as that of a human. Later, the eagle accompanied Xiao Jin to the end of his life.

Xishan was renamed Xijiushan, partly to commemorate the eagle.

Later, when Xiao Jin passed away, he left a will that required the descendants of the Xiao family to hold the "Autumn Ancestor Worship Ceremony" on Xijiu Mountain every year to show their respect and worship for their ancestors, and to pray for their ancestors to bless them with a good harvest in the coming year.

morning.

Shen Yanyan stood on the palace wall and looked at the huge procession leaving Beijing. She was a little shocked. The ancients attached as much importance to the Ghost Festival as to the Spring Festival.

In modern times, the impression given by the Zhongyuan Festival is that it is a ghost festival, which is very scary and every household burns incense and paper and celebrates it. It seems quite deserted.

But the ancients were busy from morning to night during the Ghost Festival.

Everywhere in the capital, every household was preparing to offer sacrifices to their ancestors with newly harvested grains, to announce the harvest, to offer sacrifices to their ancestors, to worship ghosts and gods, and to thank their ancestors for the blessings and luck they had accumulated.

In the palace, the mighty procession seemed a little deserted after leaving the palace. Shen Yanyan returned to Yaohua Palace and took a nap after lunch, so that she could have enough energy to watch the lantern festival in the evening.

During the Ghost Festival, people usually worship their ancestors and then release river lanterns, admire the moon and do many other activities at night, so the night is the busiest time.

In the evening, Shen Yanyan took Xia Zhu out of the palace, and An Qi drove the carriage slowly towards the outside of the palace.

After leaving the palace, I watched the sky gradually darken and the lanterns in the streets and alleys were hung high.

The streets seemed to be lit up by colorful neon lights.

The colorful lanterns hung high up are like shining pearls, emitting charming light.

The lanterns come in various shapes, some look like delicate palace lanterns, some look like lively animals, and some are painted with traditional patterns and blessings. They sway gently in the breeze, decorating the streets like a dream.

As the sky darkened, the streets became bustling with people. There were countless river lantern stalls and various food stalls on both sides of the streets. Adults and children were walking and running on the streets, and everyone had a happy smile on their face.

Shen Yanyan walked among the crowd and was also infected by the surrounding atmosphere. She held Xia Zhu's hand and visited the river lantern stalls and food stalls.

"Miss, it's so lively, much more lively than Yangzhou." Xia Zhu was very happy looking at the noisy crowd around her. Like her, she didn't like the boring life in the palace. After being in the palace for a long time, she looked at the lights in front of her with a smile on her face.

"Yes, it's more lively than Yangzhou." Shen Yanyan looked at the hustle and bustle around her and felt very relaxed. She still liked this kind of freedom.

The two walked along the streets and alleys, and every corner was full of people.

West Street is particularly lively, as there is a river here that comes from an artificial canal.

People stood by the river and released river lanterns into the river.

On the river, countless river lanterns drift slowly.

Small candles are lit on the river lanterns, and the candlelight dances on the water like stars. These river lanterns carry people's thoughts and blessings, floating along the water to the distance.

The whole scene is picturesque and beautiful. People are immersed in this warm and mysterious atmosphere, feeling the unique charm of the Ghost Festival.

Looking at the scene in front of her, Shen Yanyan was also stunned for a moment. Various river lanterns drifting on the river were beautiful.

The moon in the sky, the people in the streets, the lights in the water. A scene of prosperity and prosperity appeared in front of Shen Yanyan, and she somewhat understood the significance of Xiao Jingzhan's handling of memorials day and night.

He really paid a lot to see the people of Liguo living and working in peace and contentment.

"Xia Zhu, go buy two nice river lanterns and let's go release some." Shen Yanyan said, looking at the river lantern stall not far away.

Xia Zhu followed her line of sight and saw a woman with a child selling river lanterns. He then understood what the lady meant, nodded, and walked towards the river lantern stall.

He gave the woman a silver ingot, picked out two beautiful river lanterns, and then said, "No need to change, the extra money is a reward from our young lady." Xia Zhu pointed to Shen Yanyan's position, turned and left.

The woman looked at Shen Yanyan, who was wearing a veil and simple clothes, but had the aura of a lady from a noble family. She thought to herself that she had met a good person today.

Looking at the silver ingot in her hand, her eyes were slightly red and full of gratitude. She had a hard time raising her children, and it would take her half a year of embroidery to earn this money.

"Miss, is this okay?" Xia Zhu handed the river lantern to Shen Yanyan and asked.

Shen Yanyan nodded, took one of the lamps, and walked towards the river.

At first she didn't know who the lanterns were for, but she saw everyone lighting river lanterns and joined in the fun.

Xia Zhu solemnly placed the river lantern into the river, choking with sobs as he squatted.

Shen Yanyan looked at Xia Zhu and didn't say anything. She just stood there quietly waiting for her.

She knew that Xia Zhu had a grandmother. When Xia Zhu was just born, her mother, who worked at the Shen family, did not have time to take care of her, so she sent her to her grandmother to be raised. It was not until her grandmother passed away that Xia Zhu's mother brought Xia Zhu back to the Shen Mansion. At that time, Xia Zhu was already able to remember things, so she had a deep impression of her grandmother.

Later, when Shen's mother saw that Xia Zhu was young but honest, she sent her to the Valley of Divine Doctors to accompany Shen Yanyan and take care of her.

The two grew up together, and most of the time Shen Yanyan treated Xia Zhu as a friend rather than a servant. She knew her temper, and right now she needed to be alone for a while.

After a while, Xia Zhu wiped her tears, stood up and walked towards Shen Yanyan, "Miss, I'm fine. Let's go."

Shen Yanyan nodded and looked at the restaurants on both sides of the river. "Let's go to the restaurant and sit for a while. We have been walking around for a long time. Let's go have some food and take a break."

"Okay, miss." Xia Zhu followed Shen Yanyan, and the two walked towards the restaurant.

As soon as I entered the door, the waiter greeted me warmly.

"Waiter, are there any private rooms available?" Xia Zhu asked.

"I'm sorry, gentlemen. We have many guests today and only the seats in the lobby are left." The waiter apologized quickly, looking at the elegant lady behind him.

Shen Yanyan looked at the seats in the lobby. The seats on both sides were spacious, so she randomly found an empty seat and sat down.

"Put up some of your family's signs." Shen Yanyan looked at the waiter and said.

"Okay, gentlemen. Please wait a moment." The waiter put the teapot on the table and left.

Looking at the diners sitting around, they had no idea whether the food was good or not, so they didn't look for one specifically. They just found a restaurant by the river that looked good and went in.

"Miss, have some tea." Xia Zhu poured a cup of hot tea for Shen Yanyan, then sat next to her and poured herself a cup.

Shen Yanyan took off the veil on her face, raised her cup of tea and took a sip.

At the moment she was drinking the tea, Shen Yanyan felt the eyes of the people around her falling on her, accompanied by a few gasps.

Xia Zhu glared at the diners next to him, then raised his hand and slapped the table.

Everyone came to their senses and felt a little embarrassed. It was really inappropriate to stare at a girl like that.

But everyone was thinking in their hearts that the girl was so beautiful, she looked like a fairy even in simple clothes.

Shen Yanyan frowned, feeling a little annoyed. This good-looking appearance was also a problem. She was really annoyed by people staring at her like this.

"Dear guests, your meals are ready." When the waiter brought out the dishes and saw Shen Yanyan's face, he was stunned for a moment, but quickly returned to normal.

After serving all the dishes, he bowed and left.

Both of them were hungry, so they didn't have dinner when they left the palace. They just ate some cakes.

Just when the two were enjoying their meal, a noise came from the second floor, like a quarrel.

The two of them didn't care and concentrated on eating the food on their table. To be honest, Shen Yanyan thought the food here was pretty good and had its own unique characteristics.

boom!

After a loud bang, a figure fell steadily in the center of the hall.

A group of servants came up and down the middle staircase, standing on both sides of the staircase. Then a fat, big-eared young man in brocade clothes came down, fanning himself like a master.

Shen Yanyan was speechless.

It's exactly the same as the routine in the novel. When eating, you will inevitably encounter arrogant and evil second-generation rich people.

"Is he dead? Go and have a look," the second-generation rich man kicked the servant next to him and spoke casually, as if the person lying on the ground was not a human.

The servant stepped forward and sniffed the breath of the man on the ground, then shook his head at the rich second generation guy.

"If you're not dead, keep beating me. You even dare to pretend to be unconscious. You must be tired of living." The second-generation rich man gave an order, and the servants next to him stepped forward and kicked the person lying on the ground.

The diners around lowered their heads upon seeing this, not daring to look around. This man was not someone they could afford to offend.

Shen Yanyan frowned when she saw the man on the ground was almost dead. Who is this person? So arrogant, and he wants to beat someone to death?

Shen Yanyan looked at the expressions of the people around her and guessed what was going on. She was afraid that the second-generation rich man was bullying others and wanted to beat people to death.

She didn't mean to be nosy, but it was still a bit cruel to watch a living person being beaten to death in front of her eyes. Others were afraid of him, but she, Shen Yanyan, was not.

He immediately grabbed a handful of boiled peanuts on the table and threw them at the people who had started the attack. They felt pain instantly and fell to their knees on the ground.

The man leaning against the window on the second floor watching the excitement saw a few peanuts knocking a group of people to the ground, with some interest on his face, "He is a master. His internal energy is very rich."

The expression of the man in black who was sitting inside drinking tea also changed for a moment, but it was so fast that it was hard to understand.

The second-generation rich man looked at his men all lying on the ground, his face was full of anger, and he shouted loudly: "Yes, who is so bold as to hit my people? Get out, I will peel off your skin."