Time Travel: Remarrying a Little Wolf Dog

Chapter 36 Lantern Festival 4

The two of them ate melon seeds and chatted with people around them. Occasionally, they drank some sour plum soup when they were thirsty, and waited for the show to begin.

We were having a happy chat when suddenly the sound of gongs and drums was heard.

Everyone looked up at the stage in tacit understanding, and sure enough, the prelude music had already started, and the show was about to begin.

Everyone's attention was drawn to it, and they quickly sat up straight, facing the stage, looking up, concentrating like devout believers.

The scene also became quiet. Although it was not completely silent, the noise was certainly not that loud. Su Yan could vaguely hear the singing of opera.

She didn't like these things in modern times, but now she finds them interesting.

There was very little entertainment in ancient times. For the ancients, listening to opera was equivalent to watching TV in an era without mobile phones.

Even though the song was one I had heard before, I couldn't help but stare at it intently.

Su Yan was infected by the intoxicating atmosphere around him and listened to the entire performance.

It was already past noon when Su Yan came to his senses. He moved his neck and numb legs.

As the music of the show ended, I went to have lunch with He An.

After lunch, Su Yan continued shopping with He An.

I walked around casually on the street. Although there were many people, I felt very peaceful.

Different from the fast-paced life of modern times, Su Yan now really enjoys the relaxation of this slow-paced life.

There is no need for any plan, just go wherever you want and land wherever you want.

Before they knew it, they had reached the end of the street, which was the only river that spanned the entire county and was also where the lanterns were being released today.

Because the river is so long, it is said to connect to the sea - where the gods are said to live.

So people believe that lighting lanterns here can bring people's wishes to the gods.

Su Yan is now slowly beginning to have a reverent attitude towards these matters of gods and ghosts.

So she bought a lantern for herself and also one for He An.

I borrowed the stall owner's writing brush and wrote down my wish in simplified Chinese characters in a proper way.

When she finished writing and turned around, He An had also finished writing.

He even walked up to Su Yan and curiously asked what wish she had made.

Su Yan didn't tell him, she just said that the wish would not come true if he said it out loud.

I didn't ask him what he wrote.

The two of them went to the stone steps by the river together, gently placed the river lantern into the river, and stirred the water surface with their hands to send it to join the army of river lanterns.

Watching the river lanterns gradually merge into one with the other river lanterns and float forward in a mighty manner.

Su Yan thought that if there really were gods in this world, she only hoped that they could protect her relatives on both sides of the family with safety and health.

I once heard a saying that if you have relatives on both sides, neither life nor death will be frightening.

Is she like this now? In the two worlds separated by time and space, there are people she can't let go of. Life and death don't seem so clear to her. It's just going to see other relatives, Su Yan thought.

But she also has something she wants to pray for, which is that her relatives and friends on both sides will be safe and sound.

This way, I will feel at ease even if she is not around.

The afterglow of the setting sun falls on the water, and circles of golden ripples quietly push the river lanterns that carry people's expectations forward.

The people on the shore watched quietly, watching them go away.

When the last ray of afterglow disappears from the horizon, the Qiqiao Festival will come to an end and usher in the last and biggest highlight - the fireworks display.

The order of setting off fireworks is also very particular. The first round must be organized by the government, and after they are done, it is up to the prominent families in the county to set off the fireworks.

The order in which fireworks are set off represents the status of the county to a certain extent and is the highlight of each year.

But the civilians who watched the fireworks didn't care about this. They only knew that they could watch a falling star show that did not belong to their class for free.

These fireworks cut through the night sky, flew into the air like the morning star, and then instantly turned into countless stars, falling gracefully in the dark sky.

At this moment, everyone looked up to admire the fireworks, and the bright and dark colors of the fireworks made their faces flicker.

Su Yan also looked at this fireworks display that spanned a thousand years with nostalgia in her eyes.

Even if you are reluctant, the festival has to end. In ancient times, there were no various lighting lamps and street lamps like today. People usually went to bed when it got dark and rarely did activities at night.

Today, because it is a much-anticipated festival, we have been partying until very late. Although no one feels tired, this is a small county after all, unlike the capital where the lights are on all night long.

Therefore, as the fireworks display came to an end, everyone left one after another, ending this once-a-year indulgence.

The next day, Su Yan woke up, feeling tired from visiting the lantern festival yesterday but finally relieved.

My arms and legs felt like they were not my own and the pain was unbearable.

Su Yan gave herself a massage to relieve herself before getting out of bed to find something to eat.

I looked around but found nothing.

She wanted to ask He An, but suddenly remembered that she had been obsessed with chatting with He's grandmother some time ago. She often left without eating in the morning and came back after dinner in the evening. She hadn't eaten at home for a long time.

It’s been a long time since I bought anything new at home, so it’s normal that I can’t find anything because I didn’t have it in the first place!

Thinking of this, she felt a little guilty. No wonder He An's eyes looked more and more aggrieved in recent times.

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In order to make up for her neglect these days, Su Yan went to the old street to buy some ingredients, and came back to make the egg-filled pancakes that He An liked, and added chopped sausages and pickles.

After finishing it, she gave it to He An personally. She felt relieved when she saw that He An didn't say anything and just focused on eating.

Huh... Fortunately, He An is simple and didn’t think so much.

I have to be more careful in the future. It's normal to have your own hobbies and friends, but you can't ignore your family because of them.

Since you have decided to live a good life in ancient times, you must manage your marriage and family well.

I'm going to have a good talk with Grandma He when I go to her house today. I'm going to attend classes as usual from now on, but we can't stick together like this every day.

If you want to chat, you can hold a tea party every seven or eight days, and then you can have a long chat.

She had something on her mind, so she didn't listen seriously to what Grandmother He said today.

Fortunately, Grandma He was a little absent-minded and didn't notice her distraction.

When she told Grandmother He about He An's recent behavior and her own thoughts, she visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

"I told your grandfather yesterday that we are inseparable every day, and you two have no time to spend together. This is not good."

The old man also had some complaints. The day before yesterday, he went back and said to her, "We should be together in old age. Now you have your granddaughter-in-law to accompany you and you are so happy. But I am left alone and have no one to talk to. Besides, you are always with your granddaughter-in-law. When can we hold our great-grandchildren?"

She doesn't care about being a companion in old age. After being together for decades, they have only spent a dozen days together, so she doesn't feel anything at all.

She was concerned about her great-grandson. Come to think of it, she was with her grandson's wife every day. How would her grandson's wife have the time to spend with her grandson?

In the long run, when will she be able to hold her great-grandson in her arms?

As for the great-grandchildren born to her by her other grandsons, she subconsciously forgot about them.

Her grandchildren did not grow up with her, and she only saw her great-grandchildren a few times a year. She could not remember them even if she wanted to.

But Su Yan is different. Although she is her granddaughter-in-law on paper, she actually treats her as a good sister who is close to her regardless of age difference after getting along with her for these days!

She already has her granddaughter-in-law's child, so she doesn't want one.

But she really wants the child of this good sister who is her best friend regardless of age difference!

But she couldn't rush him, so she could only let Su Yan spend more time with her grandson, so that she could fulfill her wish and see her great-grandson sooner.

So when I heard Su Yan say that they would have a tea party for two of them every few days to drink tea, chat and have a long talk, it would be great!

"I'm still waiting to hold your baby! Oh, you two are both good-looking, so the baby will definitely be good-looking too." Her eyes sparkled as she fantasized, "Then we can drink tea, read books and chat in the pavilion, and let your grandfather and An play with the baby in the garden. Oh, this is family happiness."

Su Yan chuckled. Grandmother He was too imaginative.

They chatted leisurely here, while watching the men at home coaxing the children over there.

But think about it, there's nothing wrong with it, and no one stipulated that in ancient times children had to be coaxed by their mothers and great-grandmothers.

You can also let your father and great-grandfather coax the child while they watch leisurely from the side.

Thinking about that scene, Su Yan became a little excited. She seemed to get Grandmother He's point, and her eyes began to light up.

He An, who was weighing customers in the store, and Grandfather He, who was leisurely drinking tea, both sneezed. They touched their noses and said in unison, "Who is thinking about me behind my back?"

Su Yan and Grandmother He, who were indeed thinking about them behind their backs, happily decided on their future entertainment, and they smiled at each other.

In the next few days, Su Yan stayed at home normally except for the normal class time.

The two of them were no longer sticking together every day like they had been doing before. They just taught as normal every day and held a tea party or flower show for the two of them every few days to have long chats.

Although Grandmother He and Su Yan spent less time together, their feelings did not fade at all. Instead, they took on the meaning of a gentleman's friendship, which became even more lasting.

After the torture they had endured some time ago, He An and Grandfather He were very satisfied with their current situation. One of them thought that Su Yan finally remembered him, while the other thought that he had persuaded someone.

They have no idea that someone has already silently decided their future fate of raising children.

He was very happy and satisfied, feeling that he was indeed the most important person in his wife's heart.

That day, after teaching Su Yan as usual, Grandma He told her a piece of news.

"Your seventh uncle's family has a new grandson, and they are going to hold a third birthday celebration tomorrow. I've prepared a longevity lock for you, take it, and come here with An tomorrow to join me and your grandfather."

Su Yan nodded in agreement.

The next day, in order not to keep Grandpa He and Grandma waiting, the two of them came to the old house early, had breakfast with Grandpa He and Grandma He, and chatted about family matters, and only left when they saw that it was almost time.

Uncle He’s house is not far from the old house, and you can walk there quickly.

But today we are here to attend the third-day baptism banquet for the grandson of the host family, and Uncle He’s family is the pillar of the clan.

Therefore, Grandpa and Grandma He chose to lead the only old horse in the family and harness it to the carriage.

The distance is short and we will arrive there in no time.

Uncle He's family is indeed one of the most prominent families in the county, and their door is crowded with people at this moment.

Su Yan saw that the younger generations of Uncle He Qi's family were all standing at the door to welcome the guests.

Su Yan and the other person followed Grandpa He and Grandma He forward, and someone came over to greet them immediately.

"Second Grandpa and Second Grandma are here."

He came over to greet Grandfather He and Grandmother He, and the two sides exchanged a few words of greeting, and mentioned the new face Su Yan.

"This is your son An's new wife, right? Oh, she's so pretty."

When Su Yan heard someone mention him, he quickly stepped forward and saluted.

This etiquette was taught to her by He's grandmother some time ago. After all, this place is not a rich and luxurious place. Although there are some rules, in general, they are not as complicated as the legendary aristocratic courtyards.

Su Yan learned it quickly.

At this moment, I greeted the person in a standard way, but when it came to addressing him, I didn't know what to say.

Grandmother He introduced her, "This is your seventh uncle's second daughter-in-law. You should call her Second Sister-in-law."

Su Yan understood and bowed again: "Hello, second sister-in-law."

He Ersao quickly supported her and said, "We are family, why should we be polite to each other? My maiden name is Wu Tong, and I am a few years older than you, so just call me Sister Tong."

The etiquette was very standard, without any mistakes. I heard that the granddaughter-in-law who married into the He family for the second time had won over the grandmother, and she was called home every day to teach her in person. It seemed to be true.

Su Yan agreed, "Hello, Sister Tong."

He Ersao: "Okay, we are not too far apart in age, come visit us often when you have time."

Su Yan agreed obediently.

The two sides exchanged a few words, and then Grandfather He and He An were led to the men's area.

Grandmother He and Su Yan were personally led by Second Sister-in-law He to the inner courtyard to meet Uncle He Qi's mother. She was the most senior elder in the third room and had always had a good relationship with Grandmother He.

He Ersao was very good at socializing and could make He's grandmother laugh with just a few words.

In the middle, I didn’t forget to order Su Yan occasionally. She was very familiar but not annoying.

"Second Grandma is enjoying the happiness of having such a lovely person by her side. No wonder Grandma has been talking about you since early morning and asked us to bring you over as soon as we saw you so that we could have a good talk with you! Otherwise, she would be so busy enjoying the happiness of family that she wouldn't have the time to come here."

Grandmother He smiled from ear to ear, "You are such a clever girl. With you by your grandmother's side, she will never think of me as her elder sister."

It was not appropriate for Su Yan to speak at this time, so she just kept her head down and pretended to be shy and introverted.

Fortunately, Grandmother He was of a higher generation, and Second Sister-in-law He's attention was always on her, so she didn't pay much attention to her.

The inner courtyard was not far away, and they arrived there while chatting and laughing.

Grandma He San and Grandma He have a very good relationship. When she heard Grandma He’s laughter, she came out to greet her.

The two saw each other from a distance and immediately ignored everyone else.

Walk straight towards the other person, hold the other person's hand, and talk as if no one is around.

Su Yan and He Ersao looked at each other in bewilderment.

However, another old lady who came out of the house with Grandma He San couldn't stand it and said sarcastically on the spot, "When the second sister-in-law came, the third sister-in-law wanted to welcome her to the front door."