Xiaoyao Xiaojunhou

Chapter 536 Night Tour
When she heard about the gift, Dong Shuzhen was immediately excited. She clapped her hands and said with a smile, "Daughter, thank you daddy. What gift did daddy prepare?"

Dong Cheng and Dong Shuyu looked at each other, and Dong Cheng smiled and said: "What other gift can I give during the Lantern Festival? Of course it's 'Lamps'."

Send lights?

Dong Shuzhen and Zhu Xiuyuan were both stunned and looked at each other, neither knowing what medicine was buried in Dong Cheng's gourd.

Dong Cheng smiled and looked very normal, but Dong Shuyu next to him looked a little shy, with a faint smile on his lips and said nothing.

As soon as Dong Cheng finished speaking, two servants from the mansion came in together carrying four large lanterns.

Zhu Xiuyuan and Dong Shuzhen were both stunned, what a gift!
"Wonderful son-in-law, Zhen'er, come and see me."

Dong Cheng stood up and walked over. At the same time, the two young men placed four large lanterns on the ground and retreated.

Zhu Xiuyuan and Dong Shuzhen were curious and followed them. Only Dong Shuyu was still sitting in his original position and had not moved.

"There are two large palace lanterns here, two large glazed lanterns..." Dong Cheng introduced happily.

Zhu Xiu looked far away and saw the two large palace lanterns, which were indeed big enough and extremely gorgeously decorated.The two colored glaze lamps also had colorful paintings painted on the glaze, which were very beautiful.

Glaze is actually very expensive nowadays, and the glaze used in these two glazed lamps is probably worth a lot of money.

"I and Yu'er gave you these four lanterns in the hope that you will have good luck after your marriage and have a son soon!" Dong Cheng said with a smile.

Uh……

When Dong Cheng said this, Zhu Xiuyuan remembered.

There is indeed such a custom that the natal family sends lanterns to the newly married family. The lantern and Ding are homophonic, and sending lanterns means sending Ding, implying the prosperity of Ding.

In fact, to put it bluntly, the mother’s family sends lights just to “encourage the birth of a child!”

Zhu Xiuyuan smiled awkwardly, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, father-in-law, for your kindness. My son-in-law and my wife have accepted these four big lamps."

Next to Zhu Xiuyuan, Dong Shuzhen lowered her head and looked slightly red.

Although she hasn't fully understood the matter of giving birth, she also knows that she has made some jokes in the past, but now that she thinks about it, it's really embarrassing.

"Haha, good, good!"

Dong Cheng laughed, and then everyone returned to the dining table and sat down.

Dong Cheng thought about it for a long time, and then said: "Xian son-in-law, you and Zhen'er have been married for more than half a year, why haven't you seen any movement in Zhen'er's belly?"

Is it so fierce?

Zhu Xiuyuan was embarrassed for a moment and couldn't answer.

Because "women are dissatisfied with being unable to have children", he can tell Dong Shuyu, but it is difficult to tell Dong Cheng.

Zhu Xiuyuan was very embarrassed, hesitating and unable to explain why.

On the other side, Dong Shuyu naturally knew what was going on, and she knew Zhu Xiuyuan's concerns.However, as a woman, it was not convenient for her to tell Dong Cheng about this matter.

As for Dong Shuzhen, as the client, she couldn't even raise her head. She felt so shy...

"My son-in-law, the old man knows a famous doctor who has unique insights on fertility..."

Dong Cheng saw Zhu Xiuyuan hesitating and thought that he had something to hide, so he said this.

day!
Zhu Xiuyuan was anxious.

Doesn't Dong Cheng mean that he is not good?
I still need to see a doctor...

Zhu Xiuyuan quickly explained: "No, no need. My son-in-law appreciates my father-in-law's kindness. However, I have my own considerations about having children. Nowadays, my son-in-law is busy with affairs and really has no time for him to take care of... But please rest assured, father-in-law, by next year at the latest, when my son-in-law is free, he will be able to hold his grandson in his arms!"

Zhu Xiuyuan finished speaking in one breath and couldn't help but glance sideways at Dong Shuzhen next to him.

This Dong Shuzhen is really a perfect beauty, besides, she always comes to "seduce" him, Zhu Xiuyuan has endured her for a long time.

When she turns eighteen next year, Zhu Xiuyuan will extend the devil's hand.

Hehehe...

Dong Shuzhen seemed to feel something. She raised her head slightly and met Zhu Xiuyuan's strange gaze. She felt even stranger...

However, when she thought of Zhu Xiuyuan's words just now, she would have a baby next year...

Her heart was beating so hard that she hurriedly lowered her head.

When Dong Cheng heard this, he immediately stopped.

After careful analysis, he thought that what Zhu Xiuyuan said made sense. Furthermore, Zhu Xiuyuan had given a deadline. He would be able to have his grandson next year.

Therefore, Dong Cheng stopped forcing him.

He laughed, chatted for a few more words, then got up and went back to his room to change clothes and prepare to go to the Yamen office in Runzhou.

Although today is the Lantern Festival, almost all government offices in the imperial court are on holiday.

But the Runzhou government office, which manages the public security of the entire capital, cannot rest yet...

In this flower hall, only Zhu Xiuyuan, Dong Shuzhen and Dong Shuyu were left.

Zhu Xiuyuan took the lead and joked for a while, dispelling the embarrassment just now.

Dong Shuzhen became active again, pointing her fingers there, having trouble choosing, not knowing which project to play first.

At this time, a servant suddenly came to report that the king of Liang and the princess of Liang had arrived.

Zhu Xiuyuan had made an appointment with the two brothers and sisters a long time ago. They wanted to spend this Lantern Festival together, so after Li Jiye and Li Qingnu had breakfast, they set off to Jiangcheng Uncle's Mansion.

Zhu Xiuyuan came out of the house to greet him personally. After a while of greetings, he welcomed the distinguished guests to the flower hall of the main house to meet Dong Shuyu and Dong Shuzhen.

By the way, there was also a deputy envoy from Liang who followed Li Jiye this time.

Because the deputy envoy did not have enough status and was not familiar with Zhu Xiuyuan and the others, he only waited at the door of the residence and did not come to the flower hall of the main residence.

"Brother Zhu, today is the festival of Shangyuan. I have heard for a long time that the scene of Shangyuan in Chen country is the best in the world, far beyond the Shangyuan of Liang... As the saying goes, guests are welcome, so please wish me today. Brother has arranged it." Li Jiye smiled.

Zhu Xiuyuan nodded and was about to say something. At this time, Princess Anle Li Qingnu smiled and said: "Brother, it is said that this morning, there will be a grand hook show on Chaoku Street by the Qinhuai River. There are so many participants, why don’t we go there first and have a look?”

Li Qingnu's words instantly awakened Dong Shuzhen next to her.

She raised her head suddenly, her big eyes flashing brightly.

Yes, let’s watch the hook play first!
"That's right, my husband, the hook-up show is held in the morning, shall we go see it in the morning?" Dong Shuzhen, who straightened out the sequence, hurried over and offered her "precious suggestion".

Zhu Xiuyuan thought for a while and couldn't help but look at Li Jiye.

Li Jiye smiled and said: "The visitor is a guest, but it is up to Brother Zhu to make arrangements."

Zhu Xiuyuan nodded and looked at Dong Shuyu again.

Dong Shuyu was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand and said: "You go and have fun, I won't join in the fun..."

Dong Shuyu has a gentle personality and likes to be quiet, but Zhu Xiuyuan did not expect that Dong Shuyu would not want to go out even on a special day like the Lantern Festival.

The Shangyuan Festival is actually a women’s festival.

On this day, ladies who usually stay close to home will go out of their houses to play around, enjoy the lights and scenery, and meet various young gentlemen...

No normal woman would miss this opportunity today.

Just when Zhu Xiuyuan was about to say something, Li Qingnu and Dong Shuzhen stepped forward first and worked together to trouble Dong Shuyu, insisting on taking her with them.

Dong Shuyu was helpless and had no choice but to agree. Only then did Li Qingnu and Dong Shuzhen give up.

Then, the two women seemed to be afraid that Dong Shuyu would regret it, so they held Dong Shuyu's hands from left to right and held her firmly... Zhu Xiuyuan shook his head and said with a smile: "Well, since everyone wants to see Dong Shuyu, The hook scene, then let’s go first.”

The decision was made and preparations for the trip began.

Among them, Dong Shuzhen was the most anxious, running around and urging her, her anxious look made Zhu Xiuyuan and others smile bitterly.

Under Dong Shuzhen's urging, everything for the trip was soon ready, including the carriage.

So, a large group of people set off, came to the gate of the mansion, took a carriage, and went straight to the Qinhuai River.

The Qinhuai River can be regarded as the "cultural center" of the capital.

Even the roots of the imperial city cannot compare with it.

Because the roots of the imperial city are full of various yamen, where can there be such excitement along the Qinhuai River?

So the hook play was also held there.

Therefore, the closer to the Qinhuai River, the more difficult the road becomes.

Everyone started from Jiangcheng Bofu and walked eastward along Xufu Street. They only walked for a while. When they were still ten feet away from Dongpailou Street, there were suddenly more pedestrians on the street.

There was so much traffic that it was impossible for carriages to pass.

So Zhu Xiuyuan and the others got off the car and prepared to walk there.

This place is still some distance from Chaoku Street, but not too far. People can walk there and enjoy the scenery along the way, and feel the "passion" of the Shangyuan Festival in the capital.

Passion is indeed quite passionate.

The flow of people, the swaying heads, the crowds of people, the buzzing of people, the dense crowd, gave people a feeling that they couldn't get in.

"Wow, it's so lively!"

Dong Shuzhen looked at the "human wall" in front of her, her face flushed with excitement, and she held Zhu Xiuyuan's hand tightly, as if she was afraid that she would be squeezed out.

Dong Shuyu was a little helpless. She had already foreseen the crowded journey ahead.

Li Qingnu and Li Jiye opened their mouths slightly. The scene in front of them was very rare in the Liang Kingdom.

In addition, there were the four maids of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, as well as Li Qingnu's maids. They all looked shocked and gradually moved closer, fearing that they were lost.

Zhu Xiuyuan patted Dong Shuzhen's hand lightly, and said with a smile, "Don't be afraid, your husband is here!"

Then he shouted to the back: "Yan Dashan, are you ready?"

"Okay, okay, my benefactor, please wait a moment..."

As soon as Yan Dashan finished speaking, he saw dozens of plainclothes people surrounding him, forming three human walls to protect Zhu Xiuyuan and the others inside.

These plainclothes men were naturally the generals trained by Yan Dashan.

Without their escort, this trip to Shangyuan might not be so wonderful.

In addition, there were hundreds of plainclothes men who dispersed in all directions and merged into the crowd, secretly and vigilantly protecting Zhu Xiuyuan and his party.

That's not all. There are hundreds of people from Li Jiye's side, who also turned into plainclothes and dispersed into the surrounding crowd...

In total, there are probably 800 people protecting them at the same time, so they should be safe.

Moreover, Yan Dashan, Dong Shuzhen, Xia Wu, and Li Qingnu are all top experts and are very safe.

Speaking of Yan Dashan and the others, thanks to the old beggar's return, their skills have gradually improved under the old beggar's guidance, and they are actually even more powerful than before!

For example, the person Kou Wanwan arranged for Zhu Xiuyuan to secretly observe his every move was something that Yan Dashan couldn't find before, but now, he can...

But because of Zhu Xiuyuan's instructions, Yan Dashan didn't do anything to them.

After everything was ready, everyone started to set off.

With the help of plainclothes, Zhu Xiuyuan and the others were naturally very relaxed. They walked in the middle and kept a certain distance. Compared with the ordinary people outside who were crowded around, it was really a treat.

At the beginning, Dong Shuzhen seemed very scared, holding Zhu Xiuyuan's hand tightly all the time, opened her big eyes, and followed Zhu Xiuyuan's footsteps, looking around.

But after walking a few steps, Dong Shuzhen was no longer afraid.

Probably because the turbulent flow of people didn't crowd her out.

So, the three girls Dong Shuzhen, Li Qingnu, and Dong Shuyu got together, chattering all the way, becoming more and more lively and laughing constantly.

Zhu Xiuyuan and Li Jiye came together. They looked at each other and smiled helplessly.

The Shangyuan Festival is originally a festival for women to go out. If they like to make trouble, let them go.

But what made Zhu Xiuyuan look at her was that Princess Anle Li Qingnu, who usually looked dignified, now... was almost as noisy as Dong Shuzhen...

On the street, there was naturally a huge flow of people and all kinds of noises.

The pavilions on both sides of the street have already been decorated, with various lanterns moving in the wind.

But it's daytime now, so you can't see the famous place yet. Only at night, when the lanterns are lit, the scene is truly beautiful.

However, those lanterns are extremely gorgeously decorated. Some are painted, some have unique shapes, some have paintings on the lampshades, and some have colorful tassels hung on the lanterns, which flutter in the wind, even if they are not lit. , the lantern itself is very beautiful.

Therefore, Zhu Xiuyuan and the others also walked along the way, appreciating them all the way, and even commented a few words from time to time, which was quite leisurely.

After a while, everyone came to Dongpailou Street.

This street is close to the Qinhuai River and already belongs to the scope of the Qinhuai River.

Therefore, this street is more crowded.

The plainclothes guards outside had to tighten their space.

Zhu Xiuyuan and the others were inside. Although the space was a little smaller, it was still quite comfortable. At least they could turn around, jump and other actions as they pleased.

The ordinary people outside the circle were not so lucky, and some were even squeezed so hard that their feet were off the ground...

When you arrive at Dongpailou Street, you can see the Qinhuai River.

I saw that there were no pleasure boats on the river for the time being. Instead, they were all official boats floating in it, either salvaging debris or setting up lanterns...

During the Shangyuan Festival, there is also a saying of "gentlemen and women traveling at night".

That is to say, young men and women who go out to play will play very late, which is called night outing.

The best place for a night tour is the cruise ship on the Qinhuai River.

So you can imagine that at midnight, there are countless cruise ships on the Qinhuai River, and each cruise ship is decorated with various types of lanterns. In addition, the lanterns arranged by the river emit colorful light and are reflected on the river...

The evening breeze blows again, so refreshing.

The most important thing is that there are many purdah girls on this cruise ship.

They no longer hide in the cabin, but sit on the bow of the boat, enjoying the scenery generously without fear of being looked at by others.

Because today is the Lantern Festival, all etiquette and moral defense for men and women can be forgotten.

Maybe a lady who usually blushes when talking to a strange man would actually tease the man she likes when they get together...

If you see the right girl from a certain family, you might even be able to get married.

The Lantern Festival is not just about lanterns, it is actually full of charm.

【Ask for a recommendation ticket】

(End of this chapter)