A piece of Japanese incense

Chapter 147 Xuande Building

After Zhiyi and Tongyu Nian had a long conversation under the kapok tree, it was already four o'clock in the morning. The sound of the night watch drum was audible. Unexpectedly, they would meet Yutuan on the way back to the garden.

"Why did you come out to look for me? How could you get lost in your own home?" Zhi Yihe smiled and hugged Yutuan's arm.

Yu Tuan was startled by the two of them and exclaimed in a low voice: "Oh my! I'm so scared! How come the girl walks without making any sound?"

"Have you been out for long? Why are your hands so cold?"

"Miss, didn't you ask me to go get some information? I just came back."

"What did they talk about?" Yu Nian asked curiously.

"What we were talking about was just that the master wanted to buy some rare stones, but he didn't have enough silver, so he asked the young lady for some money. Oh, it's a cold night with heavy dew. Let's go back to the room quickly to avoid catching a cold." Yutuan yawned and pushed Zhiyihe to hurriedly return to the yard.

The next morning, Zhi Yihe went to Qingshanxuan early in the morning to visit his grandfather, who was already radiant and in high spirits.

"Oh my! You got up really early today!" Grandmother hugged Zhi Yihe in her arms, held her cheek and kissed her: "We and Baoer are so cute!"

"It's all up to you!" Zhi Yihe coaxed her grandmother with a smile, and the whole family was filled with joy.

However...my mother never showed up, not even at mealtime.

Aunt Hong looked at the empty chair next to her mother and raised her hands with regret, trying to ease the atmosphere: "Hey! He He must have been worried about the old man yesterday and didn't sleep well the whole night. Now she overslept. It's okay! I'll go call her now!"

"If you don't want to come, then don't come!" Grandfather scooped a glutinous rice ball into his mouth and tasted it by himself.

Zhi Yihe and Yu Nian looked at each other, and Yu Nian nodded in the direction of her grandmother.

Zhi Yihe chewed the glutinous rice ball in his mouth and changed the subject skillfully: "Grandma! Since my brother is here today, why don't we go out as a family and enjoy the fireworks together? I heard that Jiqiao Pavilion has launched a new type of fireworks called 'Misty Rain'. When it blooms, it is as soft as raindrops, giving people a mysterious and charming feeling. It is very elegant and poetic!"

"It's a crowded time now, so don't go out. You can also see the scenery at home, just like usual. You two naughty kids can go up high and look far away. Just climb up to the roof and take a look." The grandfather refused without even raising his head.

"Alas - that's much inferior... How can the roof of our house be compared with the splendor of Xuande Building!" Zhi Yihe puffed out his cheeks and tapped his grandmother's heels with his toes.

Grandma picked up a small piece of soft bean dough and placed it on the plate in front of Zhi Yihe. She squinted her kind eyes and coaxed him softly, "My dear! Your grandfather has his own plans. We will spend the holiday at home this year. Be good~"

Zhi Yihe swallowed the food her grandmother gave her with dissatisfaction. Yu Tuan quietly leaned close to her ear, covered her mouth with her hand, and whispered in a low voice: "Miss, His Highness Zhixu has invited you to the restaurant for a gathering!"

"That's right! Grandmother, His Highness Zhixu mentioned yesterday that he has prepared a private room in Weidingxuan. Today is a special day, so it's not easy to reserve a seat~! Let's go and take a look together~" Zhi Yihe shook her grandmother's left arm.

Grandmother glanced at grandfather, then patted her hands, frowned slightly and shook her head.

Zhi Yihe and Yu Nian looked at each other, shrugged helplessly, and concentrated on eating.

As night fell, Yu Tuan reminded Zhi Yihe: "Miss, if you decide not to go, should you inform His Highness Zhi Xu in advance?"

At this time, Zhi Yihe was playing Monopoly with Yu Nian, Yu Zhu and others with great interest. When he heard Yu Tuan's words, he just responded casually: "Yeah, yeah, just send someone back to him."

Yu Tuan continued, "Miss, I heard that His Majesty will also come to Xuande Tower today to enjoy the fireworks together."

Zhi Yihe's attention was instantly diverted: "Is this true? There's going to be a carnival in Wangu Lane!"

"Yes! There is also a firecracker shop that wants to show your majesty their newly developed 'water potted flowers'!"

"Fireworks on the water! So strange!" Yu Nian also exclaimed with interest.

Zhi Yihe raised his eyebrows with a wicked smile and was about to stand up when Yu Nian pulled him back: "Don't sneak out. If grandpa knew, he would be unhappy."

Yu Tuan quickly responded: "Yes, young lady, why don't you persuade the master to go with us. It would be so lively for our family to reunite and enjoy the fireworks together!"

"That's right! That's right!" Yuzhu waved his arms to show his agreement.

When Zhi Yihe and a group of people ran to Qingshanxuan, his grandfather had just written a letter and handed it to Kong Qing.

"I know why you, little naughty monkey, are here!" Grandfather pointed at Zhi Yihe and smiled.

"Hehe~" Zhi Yihe squatted down, placed her hands on her grandmother's knees like butterfly wings, raised her head, and looked at her grandfather with her big watery eyes, waiting for his reply, her eyes full of anticipation and intimacy.

My grandfather waved his hand and said in a loud and majestic voice, "Change your clothes! Let's go!" With his order, everyone in the room immediately got busy.

In just an incense stick of time, Zhi Yihe had already left for a carriage with his grandparents, and even his mother was dragged by Aunt Hong to board another carriage.

The Xuande Building was surrounded by yellow-edged curtains, and guards were already standing on both sides of the curtains, holding yellow umbrellas. On the jade steps, thousands of colorful lanterns formed a mountain of lights, with lanterns and fireworks, golden and jade shining against each other, and brocade shining together. Singing, dancing, and acrobatics were performed in turn, creating a scene of peace and prosperity.

Among the performance team, there were those who played kicking balls and cuju; some who stepped on tightrope and climbed poles; some who swallowed iron swords; some who spit out five-colored water and spun burning mud balls; and some who performed magical tricks such as monkeys performing a variety of acrobatics, fish jumping over the dragon gate, commanding bees and butterflies, chasing ants, etc. Zhi Yihe was dazzled and amazed at the sight.

"Look at this child, his eyes are wide open." Grandma couldn't stop smiling.

"I was afraid that if I closed my eyes, I wouldn't be able to see. Look, Grandpa! That man clapped his hands and the butterflies all flew over! It's amazing!"

Yu Nian leaned forward, leaning close to Zhi Yihe's ear, and said through the noisy background noise: "Don't worry that you can't see the prosperity in front of you. In addition to the lantern show and street performances tonight, there are no restrictions on the city gates. As long as the lights are on and the city gates are not banned, the performances will continue and they will not stop. It will last until the 19th day of the first lunar month! You can enjoy it to your heart's content."

Zhi Yihe nodded, and her eyes were suddenly attracted by the pastries on a small stall in the distance.

"Excuse me, what delicious food do you sell at this stall?" Zhi Yihe quickly ran to the stall, staring at the bright red color on the pastries.