The Lantern Festival is coming soon.
The Lantern Festival in Jiangnan is very lively, with dragon and lion dances performed outside early in the morning and gongs and drums played all the way.
Because she couldn't take Jiaozi and the other two with her in the evening, Yan Shiyue took the children out for a walk early in the morning. The two little ones had never seen such a lively scene before, and they kept screaming with joy and running around, making it impossible to catch them. She and the maids were all sweating from running.
The emperor set out at 18:15. In the dim twilight, Emperor Mingyan, wearing a dragon robe, sat high on the golden imperial chariot, his face hidden under the crown, like the sun and the moon in the sky, noble beyond words.
The long street was hung with lanterns, and the dragon guards surrounded the emperor's chariot on both sides. The people were everywhere on both sides of the road, shouting "Long live the emperor" and bowing down in a circle.
Such a scene may seem magnificent, but in fact, the one who is most concerned about this kind of scene where people enjoy themselves together is Huo Qijing.
Therefore, as the person who came up with the idea, Yan Shiyue arrived at Wufeng Pavilion early and waited, so that they wouldn't have to worry about protecting one more person.
The imperial carriage moved slowly, and it took more than half an hour to get here. Most of the people followed along, and many scholars were waiting at the foot of the Wufeng Pavilion early in the morning.
People coming from afar felt it most clearly. They saw that on the Five Phoenix Pavilion, several star-like lights had appeared at some point, surrounding the entire second floor. From afar, it looked like a fairyland and silver palace, just like the residence of immortals.
On the right side of Wufeng Pavilion, a high platform has been built and many lanterns are hung on it.
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When the emperor ascended the Five Phoenix Pavilion and sat down, all the rituals were completed.
Zhou Jianwei stepped forward and said in a clear voice: "I am Zhou Zhuo, the first champion of the Ministry of Commerce, and this is Xu Qing, the champion of the ninth year of Mingyan."
There was a burst of cheers from the crowd, and some people shouted "Xu Liuyuan!"
Zhou Jian smiled and continued, "I know you want to see Xu Liuyuan. Don't worry, you will see him later!"
The crowd laughed loudly, and he said, "Today we are going to play lantern riddles with everyone. Mr. Xu and I will randomly ask questions. Whoever can answer the questions correctly will be given a moon-catching lantern. As Li Bai wrote in his poem, 'I want to reach the sky and catch the bright moon.' I hope you can all rise to the top and win the first prize."
Yes, the kerosene lamp has a particularly high-sounding name, “Moon-Grabbing Lamp”.
After Zhou Jianwei finished speaking, Xu Wenqu also said a few words, and then they started guessing riddles.
Many lanterns had been prepared on the platform. Two people took turns holding a lantern, and one of them would read out loudly, and then the people below would rush to answer. If someone gave a correct answer, someone would pass the moon-catching lantern over, and that place would immediately light up. Everyone around would be extremely envious.
After playing a few rounds like this, the atmosphere gradually became lively, and someone held a lantern with a riddle written on it and loudly invited Xu Wenqu to answer it. Xu Wenqu lived up to his name and answered without hesitation. There were also many questions that should be from the Ministry of Commerce, and asked Zhou Jianwei to answer them, and Zhou Jianwei answered them all.
Yan Shiyue was eating, drinking and watching a play with Emperor Ming Yan in the attic when he heard someone shouting, "Is Prime Minister Fu Yan here?"
Um?
As soon as Yan Shiyue raised his head, he heard someone say, "Liu Wu from Hangzhou, please let the Prime Minister answer!"
Liu Wulang is a well-known wild student in Hangzhou. It is said that he is unruly but talented. He can write cursive script with both hands and is very famous.
The officials in Jiangnan were all worried.
Yan Shiyue took a step forward, lifted his robe, and jumped onto the platform in a carefree manner. He bowed and said, "Everyone, Fu Yan is here to greet you."
As soon as the woman's voice came out, there was an eerie silence below. Only one person in the middle raised the lantern high in his hand, read it once, and said loudly: "Please answer, my lord."
The riddle is: When you remarry and hear the lion's roar, answer with a sentence from the Four Books.
Many people understood instantly and looked at him sideways.
Yan Shiyue asked, "Is Hedong also evil?"
Liu Wulang was startled, then smiled and said, "That's right! Prime Minister, you are very thoughtful!"
Yan Shiyue smiled and said, "It is rude not to return the favor. Please give me an answer, Mr. Liu."
She raised her hand, and someone brought a blank lantern. Yan Shiyue said, "Pass it around at home and answer Mr. Wu Liu's essay."
Zhou Jianwei picked up his pen and wrote it down.
Liu Wulang was stunned and bowed repeatedly without answering. Someone beside him said loudly, "It's not something you can tell others."
Many people laughed out loud. Emperor Ming Yan also had a smile on his face.
Although Yan Shiyue has read some books, he can't be said to be proficient in them all, but he never fails.
Liu Wulang's riddles were not difficult, just misleading. It was obvious that this madman was taking the opportunity to make fun of him, but it was not a good idea to care about it in this kind of situation.
She accepted the challenge calmly and it was not difficult to answer.
After she gave the answer, another one came up. This person was Liu Wulang, so she gave Mr. Wu Liu's answer. The most rare thing was... the answer was humorous and generous, which neither ruined the atmosphere nor lost its identity. Didn't the crazy man feel ashamed and dared not answer?
It was really a beautiful response.
Other newly appointed Jiangnan officials also breathed a sigh of relief. No more trouble! No more trouble! Isn't it better to just solve it like this!
Nothing happened afterwards and the atmosphere was very good. Although the riddles were very simple, Princess Fu Yan had washed away the reputation of being unlearned in the hearts of Jiangnan literati. Everyone believed that she was actually a hidden talent.
Later, there was a rumor that Prince Fu Yan liked to read storybooks, and the author of "Xun Dao" came to recommend himself, and the Prime Minister took a liking to him, so he gave him money to print the book and distribute it throughout the country.
It was not until February that the Holy Chariot set out on its return journey.
It is said that the Fifth Prince's Lifanyuan is beginning to show results, and envoys from various countries are interested in trade, but Yan Shiyue and Qu Sinian are both here, so they have to wait for them to return and make the final decision.
In addition to the envoys, the Karakhanid Khan also sent a princess, whose Chinese name was Jiang Yuan, who wanted to study in the Imperial Academy.
It was difficult to refuse such a request, so the prince picked out three girls from the aristocratic families. He did not set up a separate class for girls, but instead set up a separate corner in the classroom where they could attend classes together with other students.
Emperor Mingyan smiled at Yan Shiyue and said, "This Jiang Henbie really is devoted to you."
Yan Shiyue also thought it was a good idea. Starting in this way would encounter much less resistance than other methods.
So sometimes people in the underworld are also very cute!
Because Jiang Henbie was the regent of Karakhan, the crown prince, after consultation with Emperor Mingyan, conferred on him the title of Marquis of Nan'an. It is said that when the decree was sent to Karakhan, Jiang Henbie accepted it calmly.
At the end of February, the emperor returned to Chang'an.
The crown prince led all the officials out of the city and brought Emperor Ming Yan back to the palace.
After that, they were busy non-stop. Kerosene lamps began to be sold everywhere. The price of kerosene lamps was not high, because the profit point was in the subsequent kerosene, which was cheap enough that ordinary people could buy it, and then they could make money steadily.
At the same time, the situation in the DPRK was also changing.
Now the abdication throne is only missing a clear order, so naturally everyone will show off their talents.
After the Qianqiu Festival, Emperor Ming Yan ordered the construction of the "Wannian Garden" on the outskirts of the city, just east of Fuyuan.
He then issued an edict to abdicate and ordered the Ministry of Rites to prepare for the abdication ceremony on August 15th.
This day is very subtle.
It is Yan Shiyue’s birthday, but it is also a day for the family to reunite.
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