The princess's mansion has prepared a waterwheel lamp with an ingenious mechanism that allows the lamp to rotate.

At the palace banquet, Qi Yuning and Lu Ze left early with little Zhao Jie and Lingling.

Go to Shengjing City to watch the lively lantern festival.

This was the first time Zhao Jie had seen such a beautiful Lantern Festival since he was born: "It's so beautiful. The lanterns here are so beautiful, and there are lantern riddles."

Zhao Jie and his new playmate Chu Qing were wandering around, each holding a fish lantern and playing around on the bridge.

Qi Yuning saw Zhao Jie laughing and playing from afar and said to Lu Ze, "Zhao Jie is still a child."

Zhao Jie looked at the boats carrying lanterns coming up the moat. He walked to the riverside and said, "How beautiful!"

Chu Qing pointed to the lotus lantern in the front and said, "The peony lantern here is so big. My sister really likes peonies. If I could bring this peony lantern home, she would definitely be very happy."

Zhao Jie walked up to Lu Ze and asked, "Cousin, how can I get this Peony Lantern?"

Qi Yuning smiled faintly and said, "The hundred-flower lanterns will circle the river until the 18th day of the first lunar month, when they will be burned."

Zhao Jie looked up and said, "It would be a shame to burn it. Give it to Chu Chi. She likes peonies."

Qi Yuning smiled faintly and said, "Okay, after the lanterns are gone, we can release river lanterns to pray for blessings. Your Majesty, do you have any wishes?"

Zhao Jie said, "I want to grow up quickly so that I can make Mother happy. She has always wanted me to grow up quickly and become a full-fledged adult."

Qi Yuning touched Zhao Jie's head and looked at Lu Ze helplessly.

The Empress Dowager Zhou has already formed a grudge against him. After the beginning of the year, when Lu Ze demotes Uncle Zhou out of the capital, the feud will probably be even deeper.

Lu Ze looked at Zhao Jie and said, "Your Majesty, it's time to grow up soon. However, growing up isn't just about age; you also need to gain experience and grow your mind. Great Wall Mansion."

Qi Yuning said, "In fact, only you children are looking forward to growing up. When you grow up, you will have endless troubles. How can you compare to the carefree days of your childhood?"

Zhao Jie said, "I'm grown up now, and Lingling can also grow up and call me uncle. I really want Lingling to call me uncle."

Qi Yuning looked at Lingling in Lu Ze's arms and smiled softly, "That's true."

Lingling was wearing very warm clothes today, with a tiger-head hat on her head. Her little face was very happy, and her pair of small peach blossom eyes seemed a little overwhelmed.

Qi Yuning took Lingling from Lu Ze's arms and kissed Lingling's little face. She was still like a little stove. Even with such a cold wind, Lingling's face was not cold at all.

Lingling giggled as her face touched Qi Yuning's.

After the boat carrying the lanterns left, the riverside was filled with vendors selling lotus lanterns for praying. Lu Ze bought a few and gave them to Zhao Jie and Chu Qing, as well as one to Qi Yuning.

Qi Yuning's wish is for his family to be healthy and the country to be peaceful.

Little Chuqing walked up to Qi Yuning, touched his head embarrassedly and said, "Princess, I still can't write."

Zhao Jie said, "I can write. I'll help you write! What's your wish?"

Chu Qing said, "I want to have a father so that my mother doesn't have to work so hard, taking care of Lingling and us at the same time."

Zhao Jie paused as he wrote, "I want a father too! I don't even know what my father looks like. I can only see what he looks like through the portrait my cousin drew for me."