Chang 'an City was decorated with lanterns and streamers, making it very lively.
In the first year of the new emperor's ascension, the border was peaceful, taxes were reduced, and the people lived a prosperous life. The world was peaceful.
Therefore, this year's Shangyuan Festival was much livelier than previous years. Before the night lights were lit, Lin Zixi came to the Lan Mansion and invited Lan Qin to watch the acrobatics from the Western Regions.
Once they got into the carriage, Lin Zixi started chattering."Qin 'er, you don't know this, but the acrobatics from the Western Regions can not only climb mountains of blades, but also dive into a sea of fire. They can even make things disappear!”
"Is he really that godly?" Lan Qin laughed.”She didn't like crowds, but Lin Zixi liked new things to keep her company.
The carriage traveled for the time it took for an incense stick to burn and arrived at the west of the city. The street, which could have been used by three carriages, was now packed with people. The restaurants and tea houses on the street were also filled with guests. There were all kinds of vendors selling Shu brocade, Hu silk, agate from the Western Regions, jade from Hetian, and fur from Hanhai.
Lan Qin and Lin Zixi walked around and bought a lot of fresh gadgets. Zhi Fang and Xing 'er each carried a big pile.
The two of them were picking the pearl flowers when they heard Zhi Fang call out,"Miss, look, there are so many people in front. Did something happen?”
Lanqin looked over and saw a group of people not far ahead. She didn't know what they were looking at, but there were also constant cheers.
Lin Zixi smiled." Aiyo, look at me. I really forgot." Aren't we here to watch the acrobatics? That's it!"
Lanqin frowned." But there are so many people. We can't even see them."”
"I've already made arrangements for that!" Lin Zixi laughed. Come with me! After saying that, he pulled Lanqin and ran forward.
Zhi Fang and Xing Er followed behind him and shouted," Miss, slow down…"
Lin Zixi didn't go into the crowd. Instead, he turned around and went into a nearby restaurant.
He went up to the second floor and walked to a private room. Just as he was about to push the door open and enter, a waiter at the side quickly stopped him."Miss, I'm sorry, this room is already taken! Please change to another room!"
Lin Zixi said angrily," What are you doing? I asked someone to book it. Why did you give it to someone else?" I want to see who dares to snatch mine!”As he spoke, he pushed the door open and entered.
Lan Qin quickly pulled her back.”
Lin Zixi said anxiously," Qin 'er, you don't know. I specially asked someone to book this room because it faces the street and we can see it."”
Lanqin smiled." It's fine if you don't look. Don't get angry."”
Lin Zixi was still unwilling and shouted at the waiter,""You, call your master over!"
"Miss, this…" The waiter looked troubled.
As they were entangled, a cold voice came from the room,"Who's making a ruckus outside?"
The door opened and a person came out. It was Lin Ziqi.
"Brother, why is it you?" Lin Zixi shouted. Inside is…"
Lin Ziqi glared at her, then looked at Lanqin, turned around, and entered the house.""Young Master, it's my younger sister and Miss Lan.”
En, the voice inside didn't sound happy or angry."Let them in."
Lanqin and Lin Zixi entered the house and saw two people sitting behind the table. They were the Emperor and the sixth prince, Mingxi. Standing behind him was Scheeren Zhang Duoshou.
The two of them hurriedly bowed, but they saw Ling Yin wave his hand and say,"There's no need to bow. Don't make a sound."
Lan Qin saw that he was dressed in plain clothes and understood that he was here in disguise.
When Ling Yin saw Lan Qin standing at the door with her head lowered, a ball of fire seemed to burn in his heart. "Miss Lin, are we the ones who took your seat?"”
"I didn't know it was the…Young Master, please don't blame me." Lin Zixi hurriedly said.”
Lingyin was still arrogant." Those who don't know are not guilty. Little Duo, get the mats for the two ladies."”
Lan Qin and Lin Zixi sat down. However, he could hear cheers from the streets outside the window.
Sixth Prince Ming Xi leaned against the window and looked out. He turned around and said,""Fifth brother, look, the thing really disappeared.”
Lingyin said disdainfully,"Is that so?" It's just a smokescreen." He didn't look at it and just drank.
When Lin Zixi heard Mingxi's words, he leaned over the window. Lin Ziqi wanted to stop him, but when he saw Lingyin waving his hand, he did not say anything.
Lin Zixi and Mingxi shouted,"Look, look! It's a long snake!"”
Hearing this, Lingyin also looked out the window.
In the middle of the crowd stood a red-haired, blue-eyed Hu. He was wearing a loose green robe. There was a huge golden snake as thick as a wrist coiled around its body, spitting out its fiery red forked tongue. The azure-robed Hu walked around the crowd. They had never seen such a large snake before, so they were both surprised and delighted.
Mingxi and Linzixi clapped and cheered.
Ling Yinxin thought, How can such a huge snake appear out of thin air? He understood when he saw the Hu's loose robes.
Lin Zixi started arguing again. One said that it was hidden in his clothes, while the other said that who would dare to put such a big snake in their clothes?
Lanqin laughed." Sixth Young Master, I've read a book before. It's about a place in the Western Regions where there are snake herders.”
"Snake Shepherd?" Mingxi was shocked. He had only heard of herding sheep and cows, but why were there still people herding snakes?”
"Shepherding snakes is different from herding cows and sheep. The book said that the Hu would place egg whites and meat baits in places where poisonous insects were concentrated in the wild. They would catch many snakes and then choose the best species to train them. This was called snake herding. This kind of snake only listens to its master and will not hurt its master.”
"I see! Therefore, the snake would not bite its master and could hide it in his clothes!”Ming Xi shouted excitedly.
Lingyin's lips twitched.”There was a hint of disdain in his tone, and his expression was unfathomable.
Lanqin glanced at him and thought to herself,'You're the emperor, but you still have such a temper.' So she smiled." I just happened to read a book. I don't dare to claim to be knowledgeable. I just embarrassed myself in front of Young Master. I'm really ashamed."”
Anger appeared on Lingyin's face as he thought to himself, What a sharp-tongued girl. She actually dared to be so rude to me, but this is also rare.
Lin Ziqi's face was slightly angry. He knew that Lan Qin's words had angered him, so he quickly said,"Young Master, the sky is already dark. We should go back.”
Lingyin said," Lord Lin, it's still early. It's rare for us to come out. There will be lanterns at the temple fair later. Wouldn't it be a pity if we don't take a look?"”
Lan Qin saw that Ling Yin was unwilling to return to the palace and knew that he still had the temperament of a child. However, he pretended to be mature and found it funny in his heart.
The few of them sat for a while before leaving the teahouse.
At this moment, the two sides of the street were already decorated with lanterns and streamers. There were all kinds of lanterns hanging in front of each shop. It was a dazzling array of lanterns that made people feel overwhelmed.
It turned out that every year during the Shangyuan Festival, shops of all sizes in Chang 'an City would buy many different kinds of lanterns. Each family would compete with each other, so it was called the " lantern competition ".
Ming Xi was exceptionally excited. In fourteen years, this was the first time he had left the palace to play during the Heavenly Yuan Festival. Everything she saw was new, so she pulled Lin Zixi and asked him all sorts of questions.
Lin Zixi's temper was similar to Mingxi's, so the two of them left everyone behind and walked in front.
"You go to the front and protect Sixth Brother." Ling Yin said to Lin Ziqi.”
"But Young Master, your safety…" Lin Ziqi said.
"I'm fine. If anything happens to Sixth Brother, I won't be able to explain it to Mother!" I order you to go!"
Lin Ziqi still hesitated for a moment. He glanced at Lanqin and turned to leave.
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