After tasting the delicious sesame cakes, the group continued to have fun with great interest.

The brightly lit temple fair was bustling with people and filled with laughter.

Men, women, young and old all had relaxed and happy smiles on their faces, forgetting all their sorrows and worries, and enjoying this rare leisure time to the fullest.

In a corner of the market, there stood an old man with white hair and beard, holding in his hand a straw target with strings of red candied haws stuck on it.

Under the candlelight, the thin layer of sugar coating looks like crystal, crystal clear, bright in color, and exudes a sweet fragrance.

At this time, a group of children surrounded the old man.

They would pull their parents' sleeves, clamoring to buy them, with longing glint in their eyes.

Or they lick the candied haws, enjoying the taste with great joy, their tender little faces filled with satisfied smiles.

"Goudan, the candied haws are delicious, right?"

"Mmm... Mmm, so sweet and delicious. Little Stone, let's buy another bunch and save them for tomorrow."

"Stupid! It will melt tomorrow."

"Daya, if you like candied haws, I'll buy them for you next time."

"Thank you, sister. I'm eating too!"

"Silly child, my sister is an adult now,"

"But adults work harder and deserve sweet food!"

"Okay, then I'll take a bite. Hmm...it's really sweet."

......

The innocent laughter of children echoed in the market, adding a sense of joy and vitality to the lively atmosphere.

Chu Yuening hadn't eaten candied haws for a long time.

I still remember when I was a child, the sound of people selling candied haws from door to door would only be heard during festivals.

And her grandfather would always buy her a bunch of them. They tasted sour and sweet, and were a rare delicacy and happiness in her childhood.

To this day, that hint of sweetness is still fresh in her mind.

Ying Zheng noticed his wife's sadness and probably guessed the reason.

He did not say anything to comfort her, but instead ordered Zhao Gao to buy a few strings, and gently put his arm around her shoulders, giving her a silent sense of security.

The three little ones nearby saw such a novel food for the first time. They took a tentative lick and found it icy, crispy and sweet, which immediately captured their taste buds.

Ying Zhao took a bite of the candied haws, squinted his eyes with joy, and his cheeks bulged, revealing the innocence of a child.

"It's sour and sweet, and it seems to contain plums."

“It tastes okay.”

Ying Jue commented with reserve.

After taking a quick taste, he took out the small handkerchief embroidered by his mother and wiped the corners of his mouth gracefully.

Although he is still young, he already has the elegance and grace of a nobleman.

Ying Luan happily moved his little body like a cricket pupa, licking the sugar coating again and again, and talking incoherently.

"Howl Seven! Baji, baji... slurp~"

The guard hugged the lively little princess tightly, then glanced down at the sticky sugar water on her collar, and the corners of his mouth twitched.

Alas~ He is just an emperor's guard with great martial arts skills, but he has to take care of a little baby.

Your Majesty, you didn't tell me that there was such a job content!

Ying Zheng was completely unaware of the guards' resentment.

He is being affectionate with his young wife.

The two of them took turns taking a bite, and the sweetness spread from their mouths to their hearts.

The dark clouds gradually obscured the moon, but the market was still as bright as day and bustling with activity.

Next, the appearance of the dragon lantern pushed the temple fair craze to a peak.

Hundreds of strong men were seen holding dragon lanterns and marching in unison. As they waved the lanterns, the black and gold dragon lanterns meandered through the streets.

The huge body, hard dragon scales, sharp dragon claws, and bright dragon eyes all exude a majestic and sacred aura, and are lifelike, just like a divine dragon descending to earth.

The people spontaneously stepped aside, raising their arms and cheering, their eyes full of fanaticism and respect.

For a moment, the only sound in the bustling market was passionate cheers.

"The divine dragon blesses our Great Qin!"

"The divine dragon blesses our Great Qin!"

“.......”

When the dragon lantern was halfway through its journey, the people put their hands together, closed their eyes and prayed devoutly.

"May the coming year be blessed with good weather and a bountiful harvest."

"May my family be free from illness and disaster, and live in good health."

"Lord Dragon God, please bless me with a prosperous business and abundant wealth."

"Lord Dragon God, please bless my son to pass the imperial examination."

"I hope I'll have more candied haws than I can eat in the future."

"I hope Sister Xue will always be healthy and happy."

“…”

On this night of national celebration, the people of Daqin, regardless of gender, age or status, all prayed sincerely.

Their faces were different, but they all had the same expression.

It not only carries the hope for a better life in the future, but also implicitly reveals a strong sense of belonging to the empire.

That night, the lights were on and the moon was shining brightly, and the Qin Dynasty had already taken shape as a prosperous era.

Ying Zheng looked quietly at his empire and his people, with an indescribable emotion rising in his heart.

Like excitement, like relief, like pride...

But more of it is joy.

The empire he created with the efforts of two lifetimes has begun to prosper.

As time goes by and the world changes, the prosperous era of the Qin Dynasty will finally arrive.

By then, wherever the bright moon shines will be Qin territory, and all the vast and beautiful rivers and mountains will belong to China.

When Ying Zheng was overwhelmed with emotion, Chu Yuening took his big hand and moved closer to the dragon lantern.

"A Zheng, let's pray!"

"good."

Ying Zheng smiled, and under the candlelight, his face became more handsome, with a look of high spirits between his brows, and a pair of phoenix eyes floating with gentle moonlight.

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