The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

Chen Qingsheng cursed Cheng Feng in his heart, thinking that if he didn't marry He Ye, he would be a bachelor forever, but he didn't believe it.

Before Cheng Feng said those words, Chen Qingsheng had never had trouble sleeping at night. But after Cheng Feng's casual words, Chen Qingsheng suddenly couldn't sleep that night.

He tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep the quieter the night was. Strangely, he felt cold all over today; the bed was cold, the blankets were cold, and eventually his upper and lower teeth started to chatter together.

He sat cross-legged on the bed, shivering like a skinny monkey wrapped in a quilt, but to no avail. Finally, he decided to get up and walk around. He walked quite far, until he reached the foot of his second brother's bed in the east wing.

It was past 1 AM, and his second brother, who was indulging in lewd pleasures, hadn't rested yet. Hearing the sounds from inside the house, Chen Qingsheng blushed and his heart pounded. He quickly ran back to his west wing.

Before they knew it, the Lantern Festival was approaching, and Chen Qingsheng hurriedly made a batch of lanterns.

Following Cheng Feng's advice, Chen Qingsheng took his lanterns to Lingchen Temple to sell early on. The entire street in front of Lingchen Temple was occupied by small vendors selling all sorts of things, but most of them were trinkets that girls liked.

People from all over the world come to Lingchen Temple to listen to the eminent monks preach. As is customary, Cheng Feng and Shang Xi would pretend to understand the Dharma in the Dharma Hall every year. Yu Hua and He Ye would always be by Shang Xi's side.

Cheng Feng and Shang Xi sat there pretending to listen to the Dharma, while He Ye stood absentmindedly behind Shang Xi. Yu Hua held a string of prayer beads given to her by Master Dao Qing. She was multitasking, listening to the Dharma, turning the prayer beads, and keeping an eye on He Ye to make sure she didn't leave her sight.

If Yu Hua hadn't been watching over them, He Ye would probably already be helping Chen Qingsheng sell lanterns. They had just passed by Chen Qingsheng's stall, which was full of young men and women carrying lanterns. It was obvious that Chen Qingsheng was working himself to the bone.

Lotus Leaf was itching with desire, her mind filled with thoughts of Chen Qingsheng, while Shang Xi looked around frantically, searching for him.

Cheng Feng whispered to Shang Xi, "Wife, if you can't stand it, take the two of them outside. Look at you all, you all look so distracted. It's not a good look for the onlookers."

Shang Xi tilted her head towards Cheng Feng and lowered her voice, saying, "Why haven't I seen You Ning? Didn't he say he was coming to Lingchen Temple yesterday?"

Cheng Feng smiled slightly, "If you're looking for your son, you'll have to go to the dining hall. I bet he's gone to eat vegetarian food early again."

Shang Xi added, "I haven't seen Furong either. We were supposed to all come to Lingchen Temple today, so why haven't I seen her?"

Cheng Feng said, "There are so many people here, it's not easy to find someone. If you can't sit still, go outside and wander around. Don't pretend here."

Shang Xi retorted, "You're the one who's accusing me! Aren't you just pretending too?"

“Wife, I had no choice but to come. A few days ago, I accompanied Master Daoqing to preach to my uncle in the palace. On the first day of the lunar month, I also accompanied Master Daoqing to preach to my parents at our mansion. I listen to Master Daoqing’s teachings more than ten times a year. I am already half a believer.”

With so many people gathered around, the place was packed inside and out. And many more were trying to squeeze in. How could Shang Xi possibly get up and walk out so openly? There were plenty of people in the capital who knew her. She had to hold out until the event ended.

The event ended at noon. After leaving the Dharma Hall, they went to the dining hall for lunch. As expected, Cheng Youning ate his vegetarian meal first and was now strolling around the street in front of Lingchen Temple.

Cheng Feng spotted his son, You Ning, in pearl-embroidered boots at a glance. "You Ning, your mother has been looking for you for a while. Come over here quickly."

Cheng Youning turned around and ran back. He said to Cheng Feng, "Brother Cangzhuo said there are acrobatic performances ahead and asked me to go watch."

Cheng Feng held Cheng Youning's head and led her towards Shang Xi, saying, "Your mother wants to give you something."

Cheng Youning grinned: "What?"

Cheng Feng said, "It's just a little gadget."

Before he even got close, Cheng Youning saw the lotus bud in his mother's hand. "Mother, did you make this for me?"

Shang Xi said shamelessly, "Everyone sews lotus buds at home. Where do these lotus bud sellers make money? This one was picked out for you by your mother. It's filled with invigorating spices."

Cheng Youning happily accepted his mother's kindness and asked her to put it on for him herself. Shang Xi looked at the row of trinkets hanging from her son's waist, wondering where they had been collected from.

Just then, Cang Zhuo appeared out of nowhere. "Hey big brother, why aren't you here yet? They're playing with fire pots up ahead. It's so exciting. If you're late, it'll be over."

Cheng Youning said, "Coming soon. You go first, my mother will help me tie the lotus bud and then I'll be there."

"I'll wait for you, otherwise we'll get separated."

Suddenly, there was a commotion in the crowd ahead, and screams could be heard. Cang Zhuo shouted, "It's my mother calling!"

"Your mother?" Shang Xi's hand trembled, and she stuffed the lotus bud into Cheng Youning's hands before hurriedly following Cheng Feng into the crowd.

The kettle injured people, including Furong, whose clothes were burned through. She was clutching her pregnant belly and groaning in pain. Two other people were still on fire and rolling on the ground.

Enraged, Cang Man was wielding a large sword and was about to kill a child whose body was emitting smoke when Cheng Feng stepped in front of him. "At a time like this, you're still shouting for battle. I think Furong is having a miscarriage. Go and check on her."

Cang Man then let go of the child rolling on the ground and turned to find Fu Rong.

The distressed Furong was being supported by Shangxi and Yuhua; she was unable to speak. Standing beside her was Heye, who was holding the hand of the wailing Cangzhuo.

Yu Hua broke out in a cold sweat. "Cang Man, quickly call a doctor! Fu Rong is about to give birth!"

When a woman is about to give birth, even a grown man like Cangman loses his composure. "Isn't it supposed to be another two weeks? She's about to give birth."

Furong managed to squeeze out a few words, "Hurry up and send me back, or I'll have to give birth to my child on the street."

"Good, good, good!" Cang Man carried Furong and ran towards the carriage. At this moment, he did not forget to turn back to Cheng Feng and say, "Young Master, take that tinderbox maker away. Don't let him get away. If anything happens to Furong and the child, I will take his life."

Shang Xi followed closely behind and said to Cang Man, "That kid can't escape. We know him. His name is Big Eyes. He's a beggar who always gets into trouble."

Cheng Feng rubbed his temples. What a mess this was, a perfectly good Lantern Festival. The person who had been rolling on the ground earlier had now stood up and was punching and kicking another child who had also been rolling on the ground. The child was so scared that he didn't dare to move and let the other person hit him. This child was Big Eyes, who played with the fire pot.