Queen Mother, she just wants to lie down

Time flies by and the Lantern Festival is here in a blink of an eye.

Ruan Qing, who was responsible for helping Jiang Yuan find a husband, left the palace early.

She was afraid that her eyesight was not good enough and she would not be able to see the whole picture and find a suitable candidate, so she simply invited four girls from the association to help.

The night had just fallen, and Ruan Qing, who had changed into ordinary clothes, took the girls and stepped onto the street in a mighty manner.

Colored lights like stars lit up one after another as the night fell.

At that moment, it was like countless colorful fireworks blooming silently at the same time.

The brilliant colors in the sky are like magic, suspended in front of different shops, quietly exuding a gentle brilliance.

Ruan Qing was so shocked by the scene in front of him that he muttered unconsciously: "Fire trees and silver flowers are closing together, and the iron locks of the star bridge are opening."

"What a poem." Gu Yanran and Yang Junyao, who were standing next to her, praised her.

"This poem was not written by me, but by a poet named Su. I just borrowed it because of the scene." Ruan Qing smiled.

She has no habit of stealing other people's poems and passing them off as her own masterpieces.

A poet named Su? Gu Yanran, who had read a lot of poetry, frowned and thought hard, but she couldn't remember where she had seen such a beautiful poem.

Alas, it seems that it is because of my lack of knowledge and insufficient reading. Miss Gu, who had been thinking hard to no avail, reflected silently.

Ruan Qing looked at the poetic lights for a while, and his eyes were quickly attracted by groups of young men with high spirits and bright clothes, and boudoir girls with heavy makeup walking through the lights in twos and threes.

"It's great to be young, and the market is really lively tonight." Ruan Qing looked at them and sighed.

"No, New Year's Eve is the only day that countless boys and girls can see each other in public once a year.

No matter which dynasty or generation, as long as it is not in a time of war, it is highly valued by people.

Daxi has been a country for a hundred years. Although there are wars at the border, the hinterland of the Central Plains has always been relatively stable.

Both the government and the people attach great importance to this festival, especially in the capital. " Queqi continued with a smile.

"You're right, New Year's Eve is indeed a good day. I sincerely hope that our Daxi Lantern Festival will become more lively every year, and the smiles on the faces of people on the street will become happier every year.

By the way, which street is the busiest and has the most talented men every year? Ruan Qing asked with a chuckle.

“One is Pingshan Street where our Women’s Association is located, and the other is Mozhai Street.

Pingshan Street is located between the East City and the West City. It is usually very distinct, but on the Lantern Festival, there is not so much emphasis on it.

The people in the west city who think they are talented can come here to show off their talents, and the noble sons and daughters from the east can also go there and join in the fun.

Mozhai Street is close to the Imperial College, and usually sells calligraphy, painting, and ink. On the Lantern Festival, it is the favorite place for students in the capital to gather for poetry contests. "Quieqi, who is very familiar with the capital, replied.

"Let's go to Pingshan Street first. If we don't see a suitable candidate, then go to Mozhai Street. I hope that the girls who are not yet engaged can gain something tonight." Ruan Qing said with a smile.

Girls who are used to Ruan Qing's speaking style have nothing to say about being shy.

Among the six girls following Ruan Qing, except for Gu Yanran and Cui Yu, who were engaged, the other four were unmarried.

"I want to find someone who has the same goals as me, but I have been scolded by my parents a lot because of my persistence. I hope I can meet someone who is destined tonight." Yang Junyao pursed her lips and smiled.

"Haha, Sister Yang is proficient in various laws of Daxi. It is difficult to find someone who is proficient in laws before becoming an official. Most of those who have become officials are overage." Zhaoping laughed.

Yang Junyao is the same age as Zhaoping, six months older than her, and is also sixteen this year.

"I want you to laugh at me. What about you, what do you want?" Yang Junyao rolled her eyes at Zhaoping.

"I won't consider this issue until I'm twenty. When our Women's Federation spreads all over Daxi, it will be time for me to choose a county horse." Zhao Ping said with a proud look on his face.

"Zhaoping is ambitious, but my sister is shallow. I want to learn from you." Yang Junyao was startled and then said.

"No, I think it's better to just let it happen. If you meet someone, don't refuse. If you don't meet someone, don't force it.

Otherwise, neither of you will be willing to get engaged, and then your parents will come to trouble me. "Ruan Qing couldn't help but interjected.

Jiang Yuan listened to the girls around him expressing their opinions freely, and a smile appeared on his lips unconsciously.

It's great to follow the Queen Mother. She can make everyone around her lively and cheerful, and make everyone's heart warm unconsciously.

"I'll stop the car." She greeted everyone and walked to the street to stop the car.

It is about 2,000 meters from Jinyu Street to Pingshan Street. Walking on two legs alone takes a long time.

Without legs, there are too many people on the street, making it inconvenient to ride a horse or a car.

However, the officials and businesses organizing the lantern festival have already taken countermeasures. In order to avoid street congestion, private carriages can only be stored at a few fixed parking spots.

The officials will then prepare a number of light trucks specially designed to carry passengers, and put a few on each street to carry tourists who want to watch the lights and watch the excitement on different streets.

The light car does not have a roof, but is surrounded by guardrails, which are decorated with colorful lights.

There are seats inside, and each car can carry eight to twelve people. It is driven by two strong tall horses, and the drivers are all officially equipped senior riders.

The charges vary according to the distance, which is very convenient and affordable.

Ruan Qing and his party were exactly eight people. Jiang Yuan waited on the street for more than a quarter of an hour before he stopped an empty light truck with eight people, and everyone got on it together.

"Who came up with the light car? It's very creative." Ruan Qing asked curiously while sitting in the car, blowing the light evening breeze and looking at the lights on both sides that were retreating.

The original owner entered the palace at the age of twelve, and had very little memory of watching lanterns before the age of twelve.

She had no idea that during Daxi’s Lantern Festival, there would be light cars like buses on the streets.

"It is said to be Princess Yuandeng." Zhaoping replied.

"Well, let's hear it."

"The lantern car started fifty years ago. My mother-in-law said that fifty years ago, there was a princess who was favored by the emperor who was very fond of lanterns and would go to the streets to watch the lanterns every year during the Lantern Festival.

When she and Ji went out to watch the lanterns during the Lantern Festival that year, there were too many cars and horses outside, causing a large-scale stampede, and the princess was seriously injured.

The emperor was furious and wanted to behead everyone involved, but the princess stopped him.

The princess believed that the stampede incident occurred during the Lantern Festival was due to irregular management.

She suggested to the emperor that on every Lantern Festival night, the officials prepare some light cars and put them on the streets for tourists to ride.

On this night, after the lantern market officially started, all private cars were not allowed to run on the lantern street with a heavy flow of people, and could only be stored at unified parking spots.

Once the lamp car was put into operation, it immediately became popular in Daxi, and the name Princess Yuandeng came from this. " Zhao Ping said.

"This Princess Yuandeng is really a kind-hearted and creative person."

Ruan Qing was amazed when he heard this, but at this moment, the sound of heavy objects colliding suddenly came from the front: "Bang!"