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Today is the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, which means that the annual Laba Festival is here again.The Laba Festival is the most important festival in the twelfth lunar month. Every family is preparing Laba porridge in the midst of hilarity, and then the family sits around the stove drinking the steaming delicious Laba porridge and gossiping about the daily life, or discussing what to buy at home when the New Year is approaching. What to eat.

Fengqi Pavilion, which has always been quiet, seems to be more lively than before. Everyone has festive smiles on their faces. Beautiful lanterns are lit everywhere in the pavilion. The servants gather in twos and threes to eat melon seeds and eat snacks. Chatting and waiting for the Laba porridge and various delicacies prepared by the chef.Whenever there are festivals, Feng Chenying is not very good at controlling them, let them play however they like, and sometimes when they are in a good mood, they will make trouble with the servants in the pavilion.

In Yuanfei courtyard, it was as silent as ever.

Wuxiang knelt in front of Feng Chenying on one knee, and told Feng Chenying the collected information without any omission.

Feng Chenying looked absent-minded, and a cold arc was drawn at the corner of his mouth to show that he had listened to Wuxiang's information.

"Qin Fan is just a pig with no brains, he can't be a big threat, just let the people below continue to watch. Let him torment now, what can we do if there is no good show on Qin Yan's wedding day?" Feng Chenying There was a mocking smile in his eyes, "I just hope that he won't finish the game so quickly that day so that everyone can watch it more and make it lively."

"Yes!" Wu Xiang took the order, and asked hesitantly: "Then, Qin Yi's side..."

Feng Chenying raised her eyes and glanced at Wu Xiang, and said with a half-smile: "Why do I think you care more about Qin Yi? Could it be because of someone..."

Before Feng Chenying could finish speaking, Wu Xiang hurriedly clarified: "This subordinate has no two intentions, let alone any intention of betraying the pavilion master! Please trust the subordinate!"

"Okay, okay," Feng Chenying waved her hand impatiently, "I'm just talking about it, what are you so nervous about? I know what Qin Yi's calculations are, since he wants 'He Xi' If someone approaches Tang Fei to use Tang Fei, let him go. As long as he doesn't hurt Tang Fei, I will keep him for a while, you just need to pay attention to his every move."

"Yes, your subordinates obey!"

"Okay, today is Laba, you should go back earlier." Feng Chenying stood up and stretched, and said to herself: "Ah~ I've been tired all day, let's go to Tang Fei to relieve my fatigue..."

A wave of fluctuation flashed in Wuxiang's eyes, and then he took the order and left.

Feng Chenying stared coldly at the direction where Wuxiang disappeared, her eyes were ruthless.

Before Feng Chenying walked out of her big garden full of lanterns to go to the east courtyard to look for Tang Fei, she was stopped by Tie Huan.

"What's the matter?" Feng Chenying looked at Tie Huan puzzled, "Is there something urgent? If you're not in a hurry, let's talk about it later. I'm going to Suxinyuan."

"The master wants to find 'Fang Lin' and I'm afraid it won't work now." Tie Huan said indifferently in front of Feng Chenying, "The virtuous king sent someone to deliver the letter, and he will wait for the master's visit at the palace in Xushi. The prince will personally Cook Laba porridge and wait for the arrival of the pavilion master."

Qin Yan?Feng Chenying was puzzled, since they hadn't seen each other for more than half a month since they last met in Fanghua Building.On the one hand, Qin Yan was too busy preparing for the wedding, and on the other hand, Feng Chenying didn't want to see Qin Yan's happy face of the bridegroom-to-be, no matter what, she liked him, but he couldn't do it. He is brimming with happiness because of a woman.Why is Qin Yan free to come to him today?

"Go back to him. I promised Tang a few days ago... Cough cough cough, Fang Lin will go to the temple fair during the Laba Festival." Feng Chenying bypassed Tie Huan and headed towards the east courtyard Walking away, he said: "You don't have to wait for us tonight, tell the little ones as long as you don't tear down the Fengxi Pavilion, love how crazy and crazy you are." At this time, Feng Chenying had already gone far.

Tie Huan frowned and watched Feng Chenying leave, feeling a little worried.The pavilion master would actually push the prince's banquet for a mere male favourite?Will the pavilion master love and trust this "Fang Lin" too much?

When Feng Chenying arrived at Suxinyuan, Tang Fei was already waiting for him in a thick cloak holding a stove.

Seeing Feng Chenying walking towards him, Tang Fei stared at him dissatisfied and said, "Why did you come here?"

"Ah~" Feng Chenying leaned on Tang Fei's shoulder with a miserable look, and said, "There are too many things, and no one can live in peace during the festival!"

Tang Fei pushed him away, gave him a blank look and said, "It's useless to tell me, I can't help you."

Feng Chenying smiled at him, but didn't answer.Then, as if thinking of something, he stretched out his hand to uncover the tight cloak Tang Fei was wearing and took a look, and burst out laughing, sure enough!

Tang Fei slapped his hand away angrily, looked at him viciously and said, "Convenience!" Ever since winter entered, Tang Fei had never put on his clothes in a serious manner. Anyway, he was always wearing a thick cloak or fox fur. , who will see what's inside?

"I think you are afraid of trouble." Feng Chenying stretched out her hand to help him put on the casually knotted winter clothes from the inside to the outside, and then took a beautiful belt to help him tie it, revealing his thin waist, like He smiled as if admiring his own work: "Okay!"

Tang Fei unnaturally tugged at the somewhat tight belt, and muttered with a stinky face: "I really don't know why it's so easy to wear, and I still have to take it off when I come back..."

Feng Chenying heard Tang Fei's dissatisfaction clearly, and rubbed his half-loose long hair amusedly - Tang Fei refused to tie up his long hair after winter, he said to keep warm!

"Let's go, my Mr. Tang, it's getting late, and the temple fair has already started!" Feng Chenying reached out to take away the exquisite small heater in Tang Fei's hand, but Tang Fei refused to let go, and asked back: "What are you doing?"

"Why not, you still hold this stuff when you go shopping?" Feng Chenying went to break his hand.

"I'm cold." Tang Fei did not let go of course.

Feng Chenying frowned, grabbed the stove with all her strength and threw it to You'er who was standing there blankly, and You'er hurriedly continued.

"With me here, it won't be cold." Feng Chenying led Tang Fei away without saying a word. He heard that the temple fair tonight was more fun and lively than before. He didn't want to delay the temple fair because of the issue of whether to bring a heater or not. nice one.

You'er sadly looked at the figures of the two bickering as they walked, until they had walked for a long time and their bodies were completely cold, then looked up at the crescent moon, the weather tonight is very good.You'er smiled wryly, and then went back to her deserted hut with the stove in her arms.This year's Laba, I am still alone...

The Laba Festival is very strange to Tang Fei of modern people. Most young Chinese in the 21st century don’t remember this traditional festival very much. Only some places still remember this kind of festival. Year after year, generation after generation This ancient cultural festival has been passed down from generation to generation.

So there is no doubt that the Laba Festival temple is a novelty for Tang Fei.

Mianjin Street, which is usually bustling and bustling, is even more lively tonight. The thick snow has been cleared away, only the two sides of the street and the surrounding alleys are still covered with thick snow.The eaves of every household are tied with exquisite colored silk, and the continuous ribbons almost connect the houses in the entire Cotton Brocade City.All kinds of lanterns are hung on the ribbons, and the bright candlelight is reflected on the glistening white snow. The light of the fire and the snow almost turns the Cotton Brocade City into daytime.

Tang Fei has been in surprise since he stepped into the bustling commercial street. He followed Feng Chenying and stared at the brand-new Mianjin Street with his eyes wide open, full of amazement.

"The Laba Festival you celebrate here is more grand and lively than our Spring Festival." Tang Fei raised his head and looked at the colorful lanterns with almost no duplicates. He couldn't help but sigh that ancient people had such wisdom and craftsmanship. In the 21st century, all the same styles are not good-looking!

"Heh," Feng Chenying chuckled, "Actually, because this is Huangye's capital, all festivals are very lively. If you are in some small rural places, you can at most invite a troupe to sing and sing." Feng Chenying looked Looking at Tang Fei's slightly surprised smiling face, he was also inexplicably happy. Since he came back from Shangxing Tower that day, he hadn't seen Tang Fei's smile. Gazing blankly at the distant sky.

Lifeless, lifeless.Feng Chenying could only think of these eight words to describe Tang Fei like this.He had always wanted to see how Tang Fei collapsed before. Although Tang Fei didn't collapse, Feng Chenying couldn't get excited by that world-weary appearance.On the contrary, it was the mean and cold, strong and selfish Tang Fei who made him move his heart even more.At that moment, Feng Chenying felt that the idea of ​​destroying Tang Fei was really boring.

"That's very lively!" Tang Fei looked at a lantern in the shape of a wild animal with novelty. Is this for warding off evil spirits? "There are very few actors who even sing operas in our place. Usually during the holidays, we either hold the TV and computer, or go shopping in the deserted streets by ourselves. It's very boring."

TV computer?What it is?Feng Chenying was puzzled but didn't ask Tang Fei. He didn't need to make Tang Fei entangled in the previous world.

"Hey, what's that?" Tang Fei pointed to a small stall in front of him and asked, a sweet smell wafted into Tang Fei's nose leisurely, making Tang Fei who hadn't eaten dinner feel hungry.

"Huh?" Feng Chenying followed Tang Fei's fingers and couldn't help laughing. How did Tang Fei live before? "Laba porridge, have you never eaten it?"

Tang Fei turned his head and stared at the laughing Feng Chenying, and said blankly: "This is the first time I have experienced Laba, and I have never experienced it before." Moreover, he only knew that there are such things in our country when he went to study in the north. a traditional festival.

"Tsk tsk tsk," Feng Chenying patted Tang Fei's head with compassion, and said, "Poor boy, let's go, brother, I'll treat you to eight big bowls today!" Pulling Tang Fei, he walked towards the small stall.

The owner of the small stall is an old couple over [-] years old. As soon as they saw the two people who were unusually eye-catching in the crowd walking towards their small stall, the old woman hurried up to meet them, bowed her waist in fear and said: "Two people Guest officer, our place is small and the things here are rough, I am afraid that you will lose your identity and make people laugh when you come here..."

Feng Chenying smiled, helped the old woman up with both hands, and said softly: "Grandmother is worrying too much, what we eat is the taste and the atmosphere, and besides, we are ordinary people like my mother-in-law, so how can we be particular about our status?" Tang Fei was surprised He glanced at Feng Chenying strangely, so he also respects the elderly?He thought that Feng Chenying was the only one in heaven and earth, but he really didn't expect him to have this side.

The old woman had lived for most of her life, and it was the first time she saw such a respectful and humble nobleman, she was moved and said: "Yes, yes, what the young master said is, the two young masters should sit here, it's not easy to sit here. disturbed by pedestrians passing by."

Tang Fei and Feng Chenying sat inside as promised, and ordered two bowls of Laba porridge.

Perhaps the old lady told her wife specially, and two bowls of steaming and fragrant porridge were served, as well as two small dishes of pastries.These two small pastries are even more peculiar.One plate is a lion-shaped thing made of several kinds of fruits. The body of the lion is made of crispy dates that have been peeled off and dried, half of a walnut kernel is used as the lion's head, peach kernels are used as the lion's feet, and sweet almonds are used as the lion's tail.Then stick them together with sugar and put them in the porridge bowl, like a little lion.There are four in a plate.There is also a plate of two small peaches made of bean paste.Both are exquisite snacks, and it seems that a lot of thought has been spent on making them.

Tang Fei looked at the old woman in surprise, they didn't call her that.The old woman explained with an embarrassed smile: "My old man gave this to you. Although it doesn't look as good as the one made by a special restaurant, it still tastes very good."

"Thank you." Tang Fei and Feng Chenying thanked them sincerely.

The so-called Laba porridge is cooked with eight kinds of fresh grains and fruits harvested in the year, usually rice, millet, mung beans, cowpeas, small beans, peanuts, jujubes and other whole grains.

Tang Fei took a sip with a small spoon, cooled it down and put it in his mouth.The taste is sweet and soft, the taste is smooth, and it is unexpectedly delicious.Tang Fei tasted it carefully, and there was a faint satisfaction between his brows. Because of his childhood experience, he cherishes food more than anyone else. It is really a luxury for him to be able to eat delicious food.

Seeing the unconcealable joy in Tang Fei's eyes, Feng Chenying was in a good mood, picked up the chopsticks and held a "little lion" to Tang Fei's mouth: "Come on, try this, it should be good."

Tang Fei stopped drinking the porridge, looked at the "little lion" that Feng Chenying was holding, then picked up the chopsticks and put one in his mouth. It tasted crisp and fragrant, but it was sweet but not greasy when dipped in sugar. "It's really good." Tang Fei commented lightly, then picked up the spoon and continued to drink the porridge.Congee should be drunk while it is hot, and it will lose its taste when it is cold.

Feng Chenying resentfully put the "little lion" she clipped into her mouth, full of regret—what a pity!

The business of the small stalls is very good, and some of them have no place to sit, so they can only stand and eat in the aisle.Tang Fei and Feng Chenying had already finished their porridge and pastries, and wanted to ask the old lady to pay the bill, but found that she was busy greeting guests, and her wife was busy in front of the small stove.

Feng Chenying took out an ingot of silver and put it where the old lady put the ingredients, and left with Tang Fei.

There was constant hawking along the way, and a small stall was often crowded with people, even if Tang Fei wanted to join in the fun, he couldn't do it.Feng Chenying was also very depressed. She wanted to take Tang Fei to squeeze in but was afraid of losing her status. If someone she knew saw him crowding the temple fair, it would be embarrassing!Is it possible to use internal force to shake people away?No, no, these are ordinary people, if they can't resist his inner strength, it will be bad if they die.It wasn't that he suddenly became compassionate, but that he didn't want to completely destroy the image of a good person he had finally established in front of Tang Fei!

Tang Fei tugged on his thick cloak, and it became a little hot from being crowded by the crowd!

"There are few people over there!" Feng Chenying's big warm hand suddenly grabbed Tang Fei's hand, pulled him and ran forward.

"These are..." Tang Fei looked at the little girl opposite.

This is just a very small booth, with only a piece of brown cloth spread on the ground, and the goods are placed in the cloth.The stall owner was a little girl. When she saw the tall and handsome Tang Fei, she blushed and said timidly, "This is red beans... used to drive away evil spirits... it only costs two cents... "The little girl boldly picked up a bracelet made of red beans of the same size and handed it to Tang Fei.

Tang Fei took it, and found that the bracelet was actually made of red beans. He was surprised again. Coming out tonight was really an eye-opener!

Feng Chenying looked at the little girl who was blushing because of Tang Fei, with a stinky face full of regret, she really shouldn't have brought him here!

"Then I'll buy one." Tang Fei took out two pennies from his purse and handed it to her. The little girl took it with a blushing face, lowered her head and muttered: "Thank you, thank you, sir..."

"Here." Tang Fei tossed the rope to Feng Chenying, "You invited me to eat just now, so this is a gift in return."

Feng Chenying held the bracelet a little flattered, Tang Fei, Tang Fei actually took the initiative to give him something? !

"Go, let's go over there and have a look!" Feng Chenying put the rope into her arms, grabbed Tang Fei's hand and excitedly attacked the next target!

Xianwangfu.

Qin Yan angrily threw all the delicacies she had prepared all day on the ground.The servants who were waiting on the side hurriedly knelt on the ground in fright, and while cleaning up the wreckage, they thought in horror: the prince who is always gentle and elegant can lose his temper? !

"Get out! Get out of here!" Qin Yan picked up the wine jug in her hand and threw it on the ground, the fragile porcelain bottle instantly shattered into several pieces.

The servants ran out in panic, leaving only Qin Yan who was panting violently because of extreme anger.

"Fang Lin!" Qin Yan read the word "Fang Lin" almost as if gnashing his teeth, his eyes were burning with burning jealousy and terrifying viciousness, "This king will make you want to live or die!"

On the other side, Tang Fei and Feng Chenying were watching the shadow puppetry with great interest, and the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea was very lively!