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Because it was the Lantern Festival, Jinchu did not take Zhaoer to Huizhen's house for class that day. The brother and sister studied alone at home and spent a quiet morning.

At noon, Jinchu fried two dishes, one meat and one vegetable. After the siblings finished their meal, Jinchu started to clean up.

Thinking back to last night when Zhao'er learned that he could go to the provincial capital and stay overnight, he jumped up with joy on the spot.

Ever since this child went to the provincial capital with Jinchu a few days ago, he has been obsessed with the prosperity and bustle of the provincial capital. Now that he has the opportunity to go there again, you can imagine how excited he is.

"Zhao'er, have you remembered what your sister told you?" Looking at the child with a happy face, Jin Chu did not forget to remind him again.

"Remember, Zhao'er, always stay close to your sister and Big Brother Wang, and never run around. If you really get separated from them, don't talk to strangers during this time, and remember to go to the Tongfu Inn at the west end of the city and wait for your sister."

Zhao'er raised his head and replied obediently.

“Well, you know the four words Tongfu Inn, right?”

"Yes, sister, don't worry, Zhao'er will definitely stay close to you and the brothers and won't run around."

Knowing that her sister was worried, Zhao'er comforted Jinchu again.

Jin Chu nodded, then skipped the conversation and went to the inner room. She first changed Zhao'er into a new set of clothes, then took out a silver note and stuffed it into the inner pocket of his jacket, then took out a few pieces of silver and put them in his purse, and finally changed herself into a clean set of clothes.

After doing all this, the brother and sister chatted while waiting for Huizhen and her brother to arrive.

Not long after, Weiyuan's voice was heard: "Sister Jin'er, are you ready? Big brother and sister have already gone to the village entrance."

Jin Chu agreed, took Zhao'er, locked the door, and followed Wei Yue to the village entrance.

Perhaps because it is the Lantern Festival, the village entrance is particularly lively today.

In addition to the usual big mule cart of Uncle Zhou's family, there were three or four mule carts or donkey carts not far ahead and behind, and there were people sitting in the carts. You could hear people greeting each other in each cart, and it was obvious that they were all going to the provincial capital to celebrate the Lantern Festival.

When they got there, Huizhen stuck her head out of Uncle Zhou's car and waved to Jinchu: "Jin'er, come here!"

After Wei Yue pulled Zhao'er onto the cart, Jin Chu also got on the mule cart and sat next to Huizhen.

After everyone was seated, Uncle Zhou cracked the whip and the mule cart started moving.

In addition to Jinchu's siblings and Huizhen's siblings, there were two young women and a young man in the car, whom Jinchu was not familiar with. They nodded and smiled at each other, which was considered a greeting.

Uncle Zhou's mule cart drove very fast and arrived at the provincial capital in about half an hour.

After getting off the car, they saw it was still early, so they went to the Tongfu Inn. When the waiter who greeted them at the door heard about the eldest young master's friend, he immediately led them to the second-floor guest rooms with a warm face, introducing them with a smile as they walked: "The eldest young master received a letter from Young Master Wang yesterday, and he immediately asked us to vacate two rooms upstairs. Fortunately, Young Master Wang's letter was delivered in time. Since we opened this morning, guests have been flocking in. Before noon, the rooms in the inn are full!"

"Thank you for your trouble this time, little brother!" Wang Weiyuan thanked him with a smile.

The waiter's smile deepened. He pointed to two guest rooms next to each other and introduced them, "These are the two rooms that the eldest son reserved for Young Master Wang. If you need anything, feel free to come to the counter and see me."

After saying that, he took out the key and opened the door. The layout inside was clear at a glance. One room had an ordinary double bed, and the other room, in addition to the double bed, also had a wooden couch about one meter wide placed by the window.

Jin Chu was originally worried about how three people could fit on one bed, but when he saw the couch, he immediately felt relieved.

Everyone put down Wang Weiyuan's luggage, sat down to rest for a while, and then discussed the room allocation issue.

Jinchu originally wanted to take Zhao'er with her, but considering Huizhen was there, she was too embarrassed to say it out loud. Just when she was feeling awkward, Wang Weiyuan arranged, "The two girls will stay in one room, and I'll take Yuedi and Zhao'er into the big room."

After the room issue was confirmed, everyone left the inn happily and headed towards the main street of the city.

It was almost the end of the afternoon, and the city was bustling and peaceful. Lanterns hung high on the long street, stretching out like a gorgeous galaxy.

Because it is the annual Lantern Festival, late-night snacks are allowed, lights are always on, crowds of people are bustling and shoulder to shoulder, and there are also a group of officers and soldiers out on the streets to maintain law and order.

Men, women, young and old, all dressed in their best clothes, their faces filled with festive joy. Children, holding small lanterns, played among the crowd, their laughter as clear as silver bells.

The street food stalls are filled with fragrance and steam.

The sugar figurine stall was crowded with curious eyes, as the skilled owner crafted lifelike figures in the blink of an eye. The glutinous rice balls shop was doing a brisk business, with plump white dumplings tumbling in the pot, emitting an alluring sweet aroma.

Jugglers displayed their skills on the streets, fire-breathing performances drew gasps from the audience, and aerial acrobatics kept the audience on edge. Dragon and lion dance teams danced along the streets, the sound of gongs and drums deafening, creating a lively atmosphere.

The air is filled with the smell of fireworks, the aroma of delicious food and people's laughter. The streets on the Lantern Festival night seem like a painting full of vitality and joy.

Zhao'er was holding a sugar man in his right hand, and his left hand was tightly held by Jinchu. Following the bustling crowd, the little guy looked around in a daze.

"Sister, look at the beautiful lanterns over there!" Zhao'er pointed to the place where the crowd gathered not far away, her eyes wide with curiosity.

Huizhen came over to take a look and smiled proudly: "Zhao'er, which lantern do you like?"

Zhao'er glanced at the lively and agile golden monkey lantern and said, "Zhao'er likes that little monkey lantern."

"I like that majestic big tiger lantern!" Wei Yue on the side came over, not to be outdone.

"Jin'er, what about you?" Huizhen turned to Jinchu and asked.

Jin Chu casually glanced at the many lanterns and said with a smile, "I think that octagonal palace gauze lantern is quite antique."

“I like that chrysanthemum lantern.”

Huizhen nodded towards the lanterns and said with a confident smile, "I've got that in mind. We'll ask Big Brother to help us win back all the lanterns we like!"

After she finished speaking, she shouted to Wei Yuan who was following behind her, "Brother, it's time for you to show off. Go and help us win a few lanterns."

At the same time, several young men and women in gorgeous clothes also walked towards this side not far away. There were two young girls in front and two young men behind them. They were all tall and handsome.

Especially the young man on the left, he has a handsome face, slightly upturned peach blossom eyes, a straight nose, and a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, looking like a passionate man.

"Cousin, Young Master Qin, they're guessing lantern riddles over there! Their lanterns are incredibly exquisite, but unfortunately, they only give them away as gifts, never selling them. Lanterns are only given away if you guess the riddle correctly!"

"Last year, the lantern my young lady liked was taken away by someone who guessed the riddle correctly. This year, with the two gentlemen here, the young lady will definitely return home satisfied!" The maid beside her said confidently, looking at her young lady.

After hearing this, Qin Shijun, the peach blossom eyed young man who was originally bored, suddenly raised his eyes and became interested: "It sounds quite lively, why don't we go and join in the fun!"