Xie Rongzhao had a very happy New Year. Not only did he have someone to play with, he also went out to watch the lion dance with his brothers, and went to a lantern festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
Xie Ronlang gave Xie Rongzhao a beautiful wooden flower.
"Zhu Weng helped me dye the colors here, and I carved the flowers myself. Do you like them?"
Xie Rongzhao took the flowers and couldn't put them down.
I don’t know how much time and energy it takes to create such a delicate flower.
Xie Rongzhao subconsciously looked at Xie Ronlang's hand, and then grabbed it while he wasn't paying attention and took a closer look.
"There are tiny cuts on your hands. Why don't you take care of yourself so much? You have to read and write, so what if you hurt your hand? Don't you want to study and take the exam in the future?"
This was the first time Xie Ronlang saw her being so fierce towards him. After being slightly startled, he subconsciously said, "I, I was careful, I won't hurt my hand."
"Since you said it won't hurt, what's going on with these cuts on your hands? If it's just a simple scratch, then you, why don't you cherish yourself so much!"
When he said the last sentence, Xie Rongzhao's voice was choked up.
Xie Ronlang hurriedly came over and hugged her: "Sister, if you are not angry, it is all my fault. You can punish me however you want. Don't cry."
Xie Rongzhao's tears were about to fall, but after being coaxed like this, he immediately took them back.
"Okay, you can only coax me verbally. I know your intentions. Don't do this again in the future. If dad finds out, he will definitely punish you."
"Yeah, I listen to sister."
"Sister, if we go to the Lantern Festival in two days, can we take a carriage? Do you want to tell Aniang to prepare an extra carriage in advance?"
"You don't need to say that? My mother said that she and my father are going to go that day. There are only two carriages in our house. If they both go, I'm afraid they won't be able to sit in them."
"Then my sister and I will sit together with our parents, and let the other brothers sit in one car. How about that?"
Xie Rongzhao thought about it and thought it was okay. The brothers were not heavy anyway, so a carriage should be fine.
Not wanting to wait until later, Zhao Heng came.
"Sister Zhao, I'm here to find you."
Before the person even entered the door, the sound was heard by everyone in the courtyard.
Liu Ruolan also likes this Zhao Heng, who is sensible and polite, and he also protects Guabao.
Also coming with Zhao Heng was his concubine Zhao Ying.
"Sister Ying, come this way. It's so cold. Why did you go out with him?"
"No matter how cold the weather is, you still have to go out and walk around. It happens to be the Chinese New Year, and the capital is very lively. You don't see such a scene normally. I am a fun-loving person, so naturally I want to go out and have a walk."
It turns out that Zhao Heng and the others came here just to ask Shi Shi what his plans were for going to see the lanterns, and to ask them to go with them.
Of course Liu Ruolan had no reason not to agree, and with the young master of the prestigious Hou Mansion accompanying them, their safety would be more guaranteed.
"Actually, the fireworks are the same every year, but I can book a good seat to watch the fireworks first. The seat at Linxian Tower is the best. It can not only see a beautiful street full of colorful lanterns, but it is the best place to watch the fireworks. Good place.”
"Since it's a good place, I'm afraid it's too late to reserve a seat now. You are all children, so it's not good to be crowded in the lobby. It's ridiculous."
What Liu Ruolan really wants to say is, can you, the young master of a noble house, allow you to hang out with ordinary people?
Even if you are happy, your parents are not happy.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Heng said directly: "Don't worry, Auntie, I have already asked my father to book a room there, we can just go there."
Liu Ruolan was startled: "Since it is the room reserved by Prince Zhao, I guess he also wants to go there to enjoy the lanterns. Let's reserve another place."
"No need!"
Zhao Heng was a little anxious.
"Don't worry, Auntie, that room is just for us. I have already agreed with my father. Besides, he is so busy. He is still responsible for the security of the capital during this new year. How can he have the time to enjoy the lanterns?" ?”
This is true.
Zhao Yue was entrusted with an important task by Emperor Jingwen, and it really wasn't just for fun.
In this way, the matter of viewing the lanterns was settled.
Cheng Jingzhou felt a little uncomfortable when he saw that Zhao Heng had been sticking to Guobao since he called. Especially when he heard him calling Sister Zhao, he couldn't help but feel sour in his heart.
It's a pity that Xie Rongzhao's attention was not on him, so he couldn't notice that his little bamboo horse was unhappy now.
They children didn't know that there were several fast horses galloping on the official road leading to the capital at this time, and something big had happened.
There was a heavy snowfall in Beijing two years ago, which was not too heavy. It melted away in about six or seven days. Then there was another heavy snowfall on the sixth day of the new year. This time the snow did not melt as quickly, and because The snow fell for a long time, so the thatched houses in some villages were collapsed by the heavy snow.
It wasn't too serious, and the officials in the capital quickly made arrangements.
At that time, the situation in Taiyuan Prefecture was much more serious than that in the capital.
On the morning of the 16th day of the first lunar month, Xie Rongzhao stayed in bed and refused to get up because he played too late last night.
It was cold outside, so Liu Ruolan allowed herself to have her own breakfast, even having breakfast in her room.
She waited until noon to pay her respects to her mother-in-law, and happened to meet Xie Xiuwen who had just returned from the Yamen.
"Dad was in a hurry, but what happened?"
Xie Xiuwen touched her hand, then took her little hand: "Go in and talk."
Liu Ruolan just listened to a few words and immediately started packing her husband's luggage with Gu.
"My husband is going to Taiyuan Mansion. Do you want to bring more people with you? Why don't you let Fang Hu go with you? There is nothing going on at home anyway. He is more skilled. Although Douzi is smart, he is too small after all."
Xie Xiuwen said loudly: "Don't worry, I am not going alone. I am also accompanied by people from the Ministry of War. In addition, I have already told Sanlang about this. He means that I should bring Master Wu and Shilang with me." .”
Xie Rongzhao felt that this was possible. Master Wu's kung fu was good, and the fourth brother had great strength and was now half a young man. He would definitely be able to protect his father.
"My dear, I'm going to Taiyuan now, and I don't know when I'll be back. You must be good at home, listen to your mother-in-law, and try to go out as little as possible. Do you understand?"
Xie Rongzhao nodded obediently: "Dad, why don't you take me with you? I'm lucky, maybe I can help you solve these troubles early."
Xie Xiuwen smiled when he heard this, shook his head and said: "No need. Dad is just going to provide disaster relief, and there are many people traveling with him. My dear, just study hard at home and eat and drink well."
Xie Rongzhao pouted: "It sounds like I'm a pig that can read!"
Before he finished speaking, Xie Xiuwen tapped his forehead with his finger: "That's all nonsense!"
(End of chapter)
