The provincial examination ended, but the excitement in Tangzhou Prefecture had not yet cooled down.
Zhao Chuchu and the other two decided to return to Renhe County tomorrow.
Tonight, they are still staying in the inn. Zhao Chuchu found out that the day of the provincial examination every year is the birthday of Emperor Wenchang. A temple fair will be held on this night, which is very lively.
Because they had to attend the temple fair in the evening, the three of them took a rest in the afternoon.
By the time they woke up and packed up, it was already dark outside.
Although it was dark, it was bustling and bright outside.
On both sides of the street, rows of lanterns are hung, emitting warm light and illuminating the road.
There are already many street vendors on the street.
Among them, some sell lanterns, masks, small toys, snacks and various cakes, and some guess lantern riddles.
There are a lot of people on the street, including adults, children, men, women, and the elderly. It is bustling and lively.
The three of them walked together and arrived at the place where Emperor Wenchang was enshrined.
There were already quite a few people burning incense there.
Zhao Chuchu added incense money on behalf of the three of them, and also lit incense. The three of them bowed together.
"Brother, brother and sister-in-law, you guys go shopping from now on. I want to walk around by myself and go back later." Zhang Xiulin suddenly stopped and said.
Zhao Chuchu raised her eyebrows, glanced at her, and gave her a knowing look.
The little girl is quite good at reading people's expressions. She knows that her brother, sister-in-law and eldest brother have long passed the world of two people.
"Can you do it by yourself? Or why don't you come with us?" Zhang Xiuyuan was a little worried. There were a lot of people here tonight, and they were not very familiar with Tangzhou Prefecture. Besides, Sister Lin was still so young.
Zhang Xiulin didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Brother, I'm not a child anymore. I'm almost ten years old, and I'm already a student, so I can be considered an adult. I can do it myself."
After hesitating for a long time, Zhang Xiuyuan finally agreed.
Looking at Zhang Xiulin's leaving back, Zhang Xiuyuan restrained the urge to chase after her.
At this moment, his hand was held and warmth came. Zhang Xiuyuan turned his head and met Zhao Chuchu's gaze.
She said, "Brother Yuan, whether it's Sister Lin or Brother Wen, they're both growing up. They're fledglings who must learn to fly on their own. All we can do is learn to let go. You've protected them with your wings for so long, but you can't protect them forever. They must learn to fly on their own before they can live their own lives."
Zhang Xiuyuan pursed his lips and remained silent for a long time before he said, "Wife, you are right. I am just, just used to it."
His mother was gone and his father had a broken leg. As the eldest son, he was used to shouldering the burden of the family.
His younger siblings are young and their family is poor. As the eldest brother, he is used to protecting them.
"Wife, you are right. It is time for me to let go."
In fact, Zhang Xiuyuan himself was aware of this, but he was used to it, used to guarding them as a protector.
Under Zhao Chuchu's guidance, Zhang Xiuyuan suddenly became enlightened.
Zhao Chuchu took him to the temple fair, guessed riddles, and won a lantern for him.
"Pick out which animal lantern you like."
The rows of lit lanterns above are all in the shape of various animals, including rabbits, tigers, puppies, fish, deer, ponies, lambs, pigs, etc.
Zhao Chuchu pointed at the puppy's lantern and said, "I think this one suits you very well." Look how cute this puppy is, a little puppy.
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