Tangled

"Your Majesty, Eunuch Zhao of the Panlong Palace is asking to see you." Jin Qing gently knocked on the door and said.

"Please come in." Su Qingwan withdrew her gaze and returned to normal.

"Greetings to Empress Concubine Shu, greetings to Beauty Ruan, and peace to the two masters." Zhao Desheng entered the door and knelt down to salute, "Greetings to Princess Hua."

"Get up." Su Qingwan stretched out her hand to give her a hand, and waved her hand to signal for Jinqing to serve tea, "I don't know why, please trouble my father-in-law for this icy and snowy walk? Why don't you send a little one to pass the message?"

"It's not a big deal. Your majesty is taking care of the empress, and the servants have nothing to do, so they just come out for a walk." Zhao Desheng took the tea from Jin Qing's hand, and took a sip, "His Majesty's words, today, masters But leave the palace from Jiaomen, go to Chang’an Street Lantern Festival for a walk, it’s also a joy with the people, and I’ll be back before Haishi.”

Su Qingwan's eyes lit up, but she didn't dare to show it, so she nodded and served tea, using the teacup to hide her smile.

"I don't know, why did His Majesty issue such an order?" Ruan Meiren wondered, every time the Yuan Dynasty was held, there would be a palace market in the palace, and there would be maids and eunuchs who would serve as vendors for the entertainment of the palace ladies. It is really rare to be allowed to leave the palace this time.

"It turned out that the empress was tired of the palace market, recalling the lively and prosperous lantern festival in her hometown, and yearning for the scene of thousands of lights on Chang'an Street." Zhao Desheng replied, "The empress raised her eyebrows, and the empress's request must be granted by her majesty. Happy to welcome the whole palace to celebrate together, so I sent slaves and maidservants to each palace to deliver the oral order."

"So, I'm really bothering my father-in-law." Ruan Meiren slightly nodded at Zisu.

Zisu understood, and quickly stepped forward and stuffed the purse into Zhao Desheng's cuff, "It's cold outside, so my father-in-law sipped some wine to warm up."

"Thank you, beauty Ruan, for the reward." Zhao Desheng smiled happily, "The servant girl will leave first."

"Eunuch, go slowly, Jin Qing, see off Eunuch Zhao." Su Qingwan ordered.

"I'm going back first too. My sister has a good rest. The lantern festival at night is very lively." Ruan Meiren couldn't help feeling envious when she saw that Su Mu and Su Mu couldn't see anyone else, and she didn't want to stay longer.

"That sister won't stay anymore, sister, be careful on the road, don't fall." Su Qingwan got up, and sent the two of them out of the warm pavilion. If it's sweeter, I can't eat much."

"In that case, I will thank the empress on behalf of the princess." Ruan Meiren blessed her body, and took Princess Hehua to leave.

"Princess stay here." Mu Luoluo suddenly said, and Princess He Hua looked back, but saw Mu Luoluo handing over the rabbit lantern that had been made into a portable lantern, "This is for the princess, and I wish the princess good luck."

Su Qingwan watched from the side, the corners of her mouth raised, her eyebrows and eyes curved.

Leaving the Shangqing Palace and turning around the street corner, Ruan Meiren saw no one around, so she knelt down, supported Princess Hehua by the shoulders and said, "What Su Niangniang said today, you must not tell others to listen to it, even the mother-in-law No, remember?"

"Why?" Princess Hehua tilted her head slightly, very puzzled.

"You are still young, so it is difficult to explain this matter to you for a while." Ruan Meiren smiled slightly, "Your Madam Su treats you sincerely, and you must not betray her kindness. Just remember, this matter is beneficial to her and has nothing to do with it." That's the harm."

"He Hua remembered." Princess He Hua nodded obediently.

Ruan Meiren leaned over and kissed Princess Hehua lightly on the forehead, then got up and took her little hand and walked back slowly. Su Qingwan was right, to live in this palace, one has to look forward to it. She used to be the eldest lady , and now Hehua.

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When the lanterns first come on, Chang'an Street is already full of people's voices, and the colorful lanterns are full of brilliance, as loud as daytime.

Su Qingwan stood alone among the hustle and bustle of the crowd, looking around, she just glanced at the lantern a few times, and when she looked back, there was no sign of Mu Luoluo.

"Luoluo!" Su Qingwan shouted loudly, but was covered by the noise around her, as if water was dripping into the sea.

While Su Qingwan was in a hurry, she suddenly felt that someone was holding her hand. Su Qingwan's eyes froze, she took advantage of the situation, and slammed her hand at the person's face.

"Wan'er spare me." Mu Luoluo raised her hand to block Su Qingwan's blade, and smiled.

"You made it easy for me to find!" Su Qingwan withdrew her hand, annoyed Mu Luoluo, and then noticed the mask in Mu Luoluo's hand, "Did you just go buy this?"

"Yes." Mu Luoluo said, then motioned Su Qingwan to lower her head, and put it on her gently, "I don't want others to see your face."

The silver mask was shining brightly, covering most of Su Qingwan's face, making her small and exquisite chin, delicate red lips, and a pair of beautiful eyes hidden in the shadow of the mask, becoming more and more radiant.

Mu Luoluo was stunned for a moment, then leaned over and gently pressed on Su Qingwan's lips, "Let's go."

Su Qingwan intertwined with Mu Luoluo without any scruples, just like any couple on the street.

The crowd slowly moved in all directions, and Su Mu and the two of them didn't care where they were going, they just walked slowly with the crowd, and some young children with rattles were chasing after them, and the laughter was endless.

"No matter how lively the palace market is, it's fake. It can't compare to the sincerity of the people." Su Qingwan looked at the lanterns with different poses around her, and Mu Luoluo beside her, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise.

"There are a lot of people over there, go and have a look over there?" Mu Luoluo raised her finger and pointed to the crowd not far away.

"Okay." Su Qingwan readily agreed.

Passing through the crowd, surrounded by an old man with lantern pavement in the center, the old man is bowing his head and concentrating on painting, and the sign next to it reads a poem to give a lantern.

Su Qingwan glanced at it. The old man's lanterns were all octagonal glazed lanterns, and the inner walls of the glazed glass were made of silk paintings. Against the backdrop of the candlelight, they were absolutely beautiful.

"What kind of poem can I give a lantern?" Su Qingwan asked.

"The paintings on the case and the poems on the inscriptions are worthy, so I will give them as gifts. If they are not worthy, if the girl likes them, she can buy them with money." The old man raised his head and glanced at Su Qingwan, and pointed to the stack at his hand. Silk painting.

Su Qingwan walked out of the crowd, looked through the desk, and found Mu Luoluo standing behind her, looking at her with a smile.

"How about this one?" Su Qingwan pulled out one and asked Mu Luoluo.

This is a picture of white pears in the rain. The delicate white pear blossoms are covered with crystal raindrops. Under the flowers is the figure of Ai Qing, holding an umbrella independently; the green hills in the distance are hidden in the misty rain, and a swallow holds a willow in its mouth, shuttling through the fine rain curtain middle.

"Okay." Mu Luoluo nodded.

Su Qingwan smiled lightly, bowed her head in thought for a moment, then picked up a pen and wrote on the rice paper beside her.

"It rains in the south of the Yangtze River, drops of pear blossom tears.

May I ask Fen Feiyan, when will I see you off? "

"How?" Su Qingwan put down her pen and looked at the old man.

The old man raised his head, took the rice paper in Su Qingwan's hand, and nodded repeatedly, "The girl can choose one of these lanterns, and the old man will put this silk painting in it and give it to the girl."

"Which one does Luoluo want?" Su Qingwan turned her head in satisfaction, but saw Mu Luoluo writing something with her head down, "What are you writing?"

"Inscribe a poem and give it to my sweetheart." Mu Luoluo raised her head with a smile, looked at Su Qingwan, and then handed the rice paper in her hand to Su Qingwan.

"On New Year's Eve, snow is still covering the eaves, and the red lanterns of Shangyuan have already illuminated the symbols.

Zigu smiled and asked what she wanted, not for wealth and honor. "

"Why bother Zigu about this, I'll be here, by your side for the rest of my life." Su Qingwan pressed close to Mu Luoluo's ear and whispered, there were too many people around, she was too ashamed to kiss in public, so she could only look at Mu Luoluo's side face, gently He licked his lips lightly.

"Girl's lantern." The old man handed over the lantern stick.

Su Qingwan gladly took over, and blessed her body, "Thank you, old man, for letting go. The money is not for this lamp, but for the old man to have a drink."

"Thank you for your kindness, miss." The old man just nodded, but he didn't accept the broken silver that Su Qingwan handed over. "The old man said it was a gift, so there is absolutely no reason to accept the money. The girl should save the new cloth and make clothes."

Mu Luoluo smiled, thanked the old man again, and pulled Su Qingwan away. "Business is all about trustworthiness. The old man's signboard standing there is far more valuable than your scrap of silver."

Su Qingwan looked back, and across the crowd, she really saw some people eager to try, and some people knew that they didn't have much ink in their stomachs, so they paid for the old man's lantern.

"I just feel that I feel sorry for taking his lantern for nothing." Su Qingwan lifted up the lantern, and against the candlelight, the willow swallow became more and more lifelike. taste.

"Hanging Concubine Shu's calligraphy here is a signboard for him, why worry about not earning money." Mu Luoluo raised her hand and tapped the tip of Su Qingwan's nose, and said with a doting smile.

"Miss Mu's poems are just right for the occasion." Seeing that no one was paying attention, Su Qingwan pleaded with Mu Luoluo's lips like a superficial touch.

Seeing Su Qingwan go away like a butterfly, Mu Luoluo smiled lightly and shook her head, and followed quickly.

There was singing in the distance, and the crowd seemed to reach a consensus in an instant, and they were walking slowly towards the same destination. Su Mu and his wife had no plans at all, so they had to follow the crowd and join in the fun.

People come and go, some meet each other face to face, some pass by, Su Qingwan turns her head inadvertently, and sees an acquaintance in the distance: Mu Xiaoxiao is holding the sugar figurine in one hand, and the emperor in the other, with a smile in her eyes. Ambilight, like a sky full of stars.The emperor, who had changed into regular clothes, was dressed in moon white, holding the fifth prince in one hand, smiling happily.

Tianjia is in a high position and rarely enjoys family relationships.

Mu Luoluo looked at Su Qingwan staring in one direction, lost in thought, and couldn't help but follow her gaze, but the glimpse had been overwhelmed by the crowd, so she couldn't peep any more.

"The moon rises brightly, and people stand out,

Relax and correct, worry and relax!

The moon rises brightly, the outstanding people are beautiful,

Soothe and worry, work hard!

The moon rises and shines, shining brightly,

Shu Yao Shaoxi, troublesome and miserable! "①

The destination of the crowd was the royal painted boat by the river, on which there was a young woman singing and dancing, with a graceful figure and a melodious voice.

"Her clothes are made inside, and they are very valuable." Su Qingwan whispered close to Mu Luoluo's ear, not for the sake of acting like a baby, but because the surroundings were too noisy to hear clearly.

"The Lantern Festival is over, so what should we do with the clothes?" Without Su Qingwan saying, Mu Luoluo could also see that the clothes were priceless, and the cicada wings, gauze and brocade, just about anything, was a year's expense for an ordinary family.

"I bought it from a famous family in Beijing at a high price." Su Qingwan said with a smile, "There is also a romantic affair here. I heard that there was a son who spent a lot of money at the lantern festival and bought the clothes just to make the beauty smile. The beauty has her own heart, so she returned the clothes to the young master, and the young master became angry with shame, and set fire to it, and we will never see each other again from now on."

While talking, Mu Luoluo's eyes were attracted by something else, and Su Qingwan, who was ignored, was naturally displeased, and raised her hand to hold Mu Luoluo's cheek, "What are you looking at, so preoccupied?"

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①From "The Book of Songs·Chen Feng·Moonrise"

All verses not indicated in the text are original, please indicate the source for reprinting