001 Wuhua

In Suji Lantern Square, near the window of the street, Yunqing is sleeping peacefully and looking out of the window from time to time. The morning light gradually dyed, and the eastern sky began to have a hazy and charming color, like a girl smiling shyly, soft and sweet. The sun is rising, and the golden sun is gradually covering the whole street like broken gold. The gray tiles are deep and soft, the white walls are clean and dazzling, and people are bustling, all quiet and hurried. Yunqing looked out of the window again in drowsiness and finally waited for two long-lost figures.

Cao Zhiqi, a Jiangnan merchant who has met every day in recent days, and Mu Chuiliang, a young master of the Mu family who often "encountered" a few days ago.

Cao Zhiqi was not as young as he was. He was thin, neat, and powerful. He not only had the reckless momentum of young people, but also had some old tricks. Today, he wears a gray-blue gown, a very soft color, and his smile is heroic and calm, so he adds a little open-mindedness to the softness, and everything is just right.

And Mu Chuiliang wore a moon-weaving silver robe, lowered his head slightly, his smile was not deep or shallow, his stride was not small, and his speed was not slow, as if he deliberately hid the sharp edges and corners that belonged to him, so that the whole person was indifferently integrated into everything around him. Fortunately, Yunqing has already learned that no matter how indifferent he is on the surface, the thoughts behind him are often very far-reaching. It can be clearly distinguished at this moment that he is not a boring walk, but like an emperor on a micro-clothes, enjoying his country and rivers.

Condescendingly, Yunqing can see through all the whereabouts of the two. Cao Zhiqi was in an excellent mood. He kept talking to Mu Chuiliang and had white teeth when he smiled. Mu Chuan only listened quietly, with a just right arc at the corners of his mouth. The only time he looked up was to look at the window. Yun Qing almost thought he was seen and hid aside. Soon after, he secretly looked at it again, but found that everything was as usual, but it was getting closer and closer to Su Ji Lantern Square.

At this time, Mu Chuiliang turned around and walked into a teahouse, which was Quan Fenfu diagonally opposite, just a few steps away from here, and the second floor was open, where all the movements of Su Ji could be clearly seen, including Yun Qing's expression at this moment. Yunqing slowly closed the window, and his eyes swept away the previous sleepiness. In an instant, he became clear and gentle, like full of sunshine, and then smudged his exquisite face layer by layer on his fifteen-year-old exquisite face. The window separated the bustle of the street and the noise of the crowd, so that the fragrance of the bottle of lotus flowers spread to his side. He took a deep breath and was full of the fragrance of lotus flowers. Yunqing heard a very punctual sound downstairs: "Yo, Master Cao, good morning, please inside!" I can't help smiling.

Things have to start with the Qixi Lantern at the beginning of the month.

Wuhua City is the richest place in the Central Plains, together with Daxing City, the national capital in the north, and Suzhou and Hangzhou in the south of the Yangtze River, together to achieve the glory of the whole country. However, Wuhua City is very unique, which is not as numerous bureaucrats, nor softer than Suhang. It seems to be simpler and more direct. Some places are more casual, but some places are more moderate. Such a unique and appropriate provision of the best soil for all walks of life to take root, and even small lanterns are full of vitality.

The Lantern Festival is an ancient tradition for lanterns. Seven lantern workshops were selected to participate in the Lantern Festival. At the beginning of July, they were more than "exquisite craftsmanship" and left five. On the third day of July, it is more "pleasure to the eyes" and leave two to three. On the fifth day of July, a special lamp will be made for the officials and nobles present, which will be selected as the top list and exploration. By the seventh day of the seventh month, all the non-participated lantern workshops had to take out a few of the best lanterns and hang them on both sides of the Qin River passing through the city for viewing. The champion lit the Kongming lanterns to fly to the sky, the lotus lanterns drifted away along the water, and the lanterns lit an ordinary big red lantern hanging on the ancient trees by the river, implying that the sky and the lights are shining on the world. The world is glorious together.

Su Ji, where Yunqing is located, participated in the Tanabata Fighting Lantern this year.

Su's Lantern Workshop is an old but not large workshop. Master Su, the head of the family, is a rice bag, and Mrs. Su's family is delicious and lazy. The business of a large family depends on Mrs. Su. Mrs. Su's surname is Liu, and she is engaged in the paper business. Su Liu has helped her family with some business since she was a child. After getting married, she naturally started the leader of the Su family. In return, Master Su and Mrs. Su gave the identity of Su Liu's second wife, so that they don't have to call her second aunt, but also an ordinary wife rather than a concubine.

As soon as Yunqing entered the lantern workshop, she saw Mrs. Su Er. Mrs. Su was born with beautiful eyebrows and often wore bright clothes and skirts. From a distance, she looked like a blooming flower, which made people happy. On this day, Mrs. Su's skirt is a warm red with acacia pattern, wearing a string of transparent white jade beads around her neck. The whole person is the dazzling place in this room.

"The second wife's newly cut clothes? It's so beautiful!" Yunqing said and asked early with a smile.

"Isn't it beautiful? The material picked by the little sparrow happened to pick the best Yunxiangling. Speaking of her daughter, Mrs. Su's face was slightly pale.

Yunqing looked at Mrs. Su's leisurely posture, so she was not in a hurry to start work. She followed the words and said, "Miss Queer is really aura. She came to learn painting from me last time, saying that she drew patterns and wanted to embroider clothes for the second wife. So soon, she can even choose the clothes. It's hard for her to be eight and a half years old.

Mrs Su's smile is getting more and more beautiful.

This day is the first day of the Lantern Festival. Although Su Ji is an old lantern workshop, it has gradually faded over the years, so although he is qualified for the lantern, he does not dare to judge the victory or defeat. Mrs. Su looked more rested today than usual, and Yunqing guessed that she had never thought of winning. The two laughed and said a few words, and Yunqing wanted to go upstairs to work, but he heard Mrs. Su say leisurely, "I won't do it today. Let's all have a rest." I have a can of good Biluochun here. You can also try it.

Yunqing went to the inner room with Mrs. Su Er. She is Su Ji's painter. She does the work of a literati. Coupled with the name of a master, her status in Su Ji is not low. Mrs. Su didn't have sex with her. She soaked Biluochun with her own hands and said first, "Yunqing, if Su Ji collapses, what are you going to do?"

Yunqing was shocked. Although Su Ji was in decline, the thin camel was bigger than the horse and could not collapse in the morning and evening. Seeing her reacting like this, Mrs. Su raised her eyebrows and said, "Why, are you surprised?"

It's more than surprised. Yunqing said, "It's not that I didn't plan, but I never thought that Su Ji would collapse. The second wife is joking.

"You have such a master, and you can't be hungry without being a painter," Mrs. Su Er smiled gracefully, her eyes narrowed slightly, and said lazily and calmly, "Of course it's a joke, but I really look forward to that day. I've been busy all day, and I don't know what I'm busy with. I just hope that the little sparrow can grow up safely. Do I care about the money of the Su family? After saying that, there was another soft "hum", and the corners of his eyes were extremely high.

Mrs. Su's second look is always charming, and her arrogant posture is always more eye-catching. Yunqing guessed that he might be involved in family affairs and did not answer. Sure enough, Mrs. Su Er then sighed and said, "If you really have plans, make arrangements as soon as possible. Su Ji's ghost appearance is difficult for a long time.

Mrs. Su's smile was still, but her expression was as dim and weak as axu. Yunqing handed her tea for Mrs. Su's second and said very respectfully, "Mrs. Xie's suggestion."

The two of them drank tea together and talked about some common things. Mrs. Su's second look looked stern. Yunqing intermittently asked about the lantern fighting on Qixi Festival. Mrs. Su Er laughed at her for her stubbornness, but she also answered patiently.

"... According to the rules in recent years, in addition to Lord Yin and others, Jiang Pei Yemu will also send people. But I know you won't be timid in front of people, and I've never worried about you.

Yunqing smiled and said, "The second wife praised me, but I'm not sure. Lu Fuyin also saw it once in the distance on the street. Jiang Pei Yemu, the second wife, you know, I only know a few Pei family members.

Mrs. Su took a sip of the tea and said slowly, "What's that, but like us, one nose and two eyes. Besides, there were no big shots in the past, but a third- or fourth-class concubine was sent to walk. I'm afraid there's no difference this year."

Yunqing rubbed the teacup with her index finger. The tea was cold. She nodded and smiled, "That's good."

Before the words fell, I heard a knock on the door. Mrs. Su Er returned to Wanli and said with a smile, "Sun Cheng? Come in."

Sun Cheng, a primary school apprentice of Su Ji Zhao's shopkeeper, came in with a large pile of books and asked Mrs. Su, "My master said that there are still eight books left, all of which were taken away by Master Su before. Here is a list. The rest are all there. It has been arranged by year. Please ask the second wife to have a look.

"Just put it here." Mrs. Su's order. He looked up and asked Sun Cheng, "by the way, go back to Lao Zheng's house with the lantern. Manager Zhao said that he hadn't come for a few days."

"In reply to the second wife's words, I have been there. The neighbors said that Lao Zheng hasn't been home for four or five days, and I can't get any clue for the time being."

Mrs. Su frowned slightly and thought about it for a while without saying much. Soon, she looked at Yunqing again and said, "The Lantern of Qixi is a big deal. You can also go and have a look. I won't work today."

Yunqing thanked him and left with Sun Cheng. The two are of the same age and have always been familiar with each other. Yunqing asked directly, "Isn't it posted at the end of the month?" Why do you want all the books?"

Sun Cheng looked around and lowered his voice and said, "Isn't it because of Master Su? He married the third room of a Hedong Lion and insisted on coming to the Lantern Square for several months. Mrs. Su saw that the third wife gave birth to her son and wanted to occupy the lantern shop, and she was also eager to fight for a share for her son. If Master Su is 17 years old this year, it's time to take over the business of his ancestors.

"So what about Master Su? Has this been settled?

Sun Cheng said in disgust, "It must be undesed. But this Master Su... Oh, what the hell!"