The Lantern Festival is naturally a time to see the lanterns, but considering the tradition that there are always many kidnappers and accidents during the festival, the Zhao family unanimously decided not to go out to see the lanterns.
Of course, this doesn't apply to people like Zhao Qingyan, who can easily climb over the wall to get out.
If you're unsure whether you have the ability to protect yourself, it's best to stay home.
So that their children could see colorful lights at home, the Zhao family ordered many colorful lights on the street.
Of course, if family members can't carry that many things, the store can deliver them to their door.
Soon, the entire second courtyard was filled with lanterns of all styles.
Chang Yi, who was shopping with the Zhao family, opened his mouth several times but swallowed his words after seeing how many lanterns the Zhao family had bought.
Zhao Qingyan naturally noticed Chang Yi's hesitation.
"Chang Yi, just say what you want to say. I'm worried you'll be holding it in."
In short, he blushed deeply, but finally spoke up.
"Master, there really is no need to buy so many lanterns."
If your family members would like to see lanterns, they can do so at our Huicui Pavilion.
We'll reserve the largest private room for our master; sitting upstairs and enjoying the night view would be quite beautiful.
Zhao Qingyan nodded, "I understand what you mean, and I'm very grateful that you thought of these things."
There are just too many children in the family, and they are all at a mischievous age.
If we only let them watch from upstairs, it won't satisfy their curiosity, so they will naturally ask to come downstairs to see.
I don't know what the lantern festival in Beijing was like in previous years.
But I know that the Lantern Festival in my hometown is full of unexpected problems.
The lanterns were ablaze with sparks; there were kidnappers abducting children, kidnapping pretty girls, thieves stealing purses, people staging accidents to extort money, and heroes rescuing beauties and offering themselves in return—the list goes on and on.
Therefore, in order to nip the danger in the bud, it would be better if no one went out to look at the lights.
Setting up a frame at home and turning on the lights at night can also be quite beautiful.
Once the children have seen all the excitement, they won't be curious about the outside world anymore.
Chang Yi was surprised that Zhao Qingyan wanted to buy so many colored lights for this reason.
Thinking that the master's family indeed had several children,
Especially the master's own younger brother, who is not very old, and his nephews and nieces are all at an age where they love excitement, so it's really not advisable to take any risks.
"Your Excellency is absolutely right. I was mistaken. I was so caught up in the excitement that I forgot about the children."
Zhao Qingyan didn't take it seriously.
"It's not your fault, you're still single."
You and your brothers are not young anymore. If you see a suitable girl, go for it.
When the time comes, we'll buy a piece of land, use our own construction team, and build several small buildings.
Each of you will be allocated a building. During the day, while you work, your wives at home can look after each other.
After work in the evening, we can walk home together.
Don't assume that men are safe walking alone at night. Let me tell you, men need to be even more careful.
Otherwise, who knows, some seductive and shameless woman might suddenly appear and insist on becoming your concubine.
This concubine is the root of all family chaos. Why would anyone marry you if it's not for money or profit?
What is a concubine? A concubine is a commodity. Any woman who dares to become someone's concubine has no intention of not using her own methods to get rid of the mistress.
Therefore, I advise you that after you get married, you must never stray.
Zhao Qingyan kept talking as she walked, completely oblivious to Chang Yi's bright red face.
She thought to herself, "My lady, you're still just a young maid. How can such things be said by a girl like you?"
However, he did agree with what Zhao Qingyan said: concubines were indeed the root of family chaos.
After shopping, the Zhao family went to Huicui Pavilion for a meal.
After all, you're eating wherever you eat, so why spend your money at someone else's shop?
Naturally, the meal was paid for under Zhao Qingyan's name.
Madam Huang did want to give her granddaughter money, but Zhao Qingyan refused.
"Grandma, this is pointless. Doing it this way just results in money being transferred from one hand to the other."
You should really take a good look at the money in your hands.
After the imperial examination, there will surely be some of our family members who will pass it.
By then, it's time to divide up the money you have and split the family assets ahead of schedule.
Once the family property is divided, the assets will be thinner. Think about it, with so much money, how many shares do you want to divide it into?
Huang rolled her eyes at Zhao Qingyan.
"How many shares can we get? At most, four shares. Your father and his two brothers will each get one share, and your grandfather and I will get one share each."
Your grandfather and I will naturally live with your father.
So, you'll have to take care of my food, clothing, shelter, and transportation.
Zhao Qingyan smiled.
"Oh my, you're really not being polite."
Are you planning to have your son take care of you in your old age, or are you planning to have me, your granddaughter, take care of you?
Huang rolled her eyes at Zhao Qingyan.
"You brat, of course I'll make you take care of me in my old age. No one else can take care of an old woman as comfortably as you, my granddaughter."
Zhao Qingyan nodded in agreement.
Indeed, with the old man and the old woman by my side, they can eat whatever they want, a treatment that even the lady in the palace can't match.
On the evening of the Lantern Festival, the Zhao family ate dinner early and then had someone check the lantern holes.
After ensuring that each lantern was working properly, they waited for night to fall.
As dusk fell, various lanterns were lit in the second courtyard of the Zhao family.
"Wow, it's so beautiful! This is the most beautiful lantern I've ever seen in my life."
"Da Ya said with emotion."
Da Bao patted his younger sister's head.
"You shouldn't say this lifetime. You're still young. A lifetime is very long."
You should say this is the first time you've seen so many colorful lights, or the first time you've had such a happy lantern festival.
Daya nodded, agreeing with what Dabao said; whatever her brother said was right.
Little Zhao Qingyang squatted in front of the revolving lantern, studying the principle behind its rotation.
"Sister, sister, can I have this revolving lantern?"
Zhao Qingyan walked to her younger brother's side.
"What idea do you have now? We bought this lamp to show everyone and let everyone play with it."
Why did I emphasize that it was a gift for you?
Zhao Qingyang scratched his head.
"I want to take this light apart to see what the working principle is and why it can rotate inside."
Zhao Qingyan knew this would happen.
"No problem, this lantern is yours tomorrow. I hope to see the lantern you made by hand next year."
But don't let it interfere with your studies; the imperial examination is in February.
Although I don't expect you to definitely pass the exam, even last-minute cramming will do you good.
Zhao Qingyang nodded, "I know, sister. I will definitely manage to balance my studies and reading."
Seeing that her younger brother had a plan, Zhao Qingyan didn't say anything more and let him continue studying the lamp.
The little ones, bundled up in thick clothes, were carried out to see the lights.
"This is wonderful; we can see the lanterns right in our own yard!"
There's no need to squeeze into the crowds on the street; you can't see anything clearly there, you just follow the flow of people.
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