Daughter of aristocratic family

Chapter 263 Release
The white horse passes by, autumn turns to winter solstice in a blink of an eye, heavy snow falls, and the end of the year comes again.

Mrs. Yun is at home, and Yun Hao has not come to Zhao's house to celebrate the New Year this year.

The Zhao family happily gathered together to finish the New Year's Eve dinner. Zhao Wangshu and Zhao Yin set off fireworks. Song Yuanqu held his daughter in his arms and said, "Hey, little one, look at the fireworks. The colorful fireworks are so beautiful."

Xiao Youyou stared at the colorful fireworks in the sky with her eyes wide open, giggling and waving her little hands, as if she wanted to capture those beautiful moments.

After setting off the fireworks for a while, it started to snow again. Mrs. Zhao Cui urged her brother and sister, "Brother Yin, Wangshu, stop playing. It's freezing cold. I'm sick from the cold. Hurry up and go back to the house to warm yourself by the fire."

When the brother and sister heard this, they had no choice but to put down the fireworks in their hands and return to the house together.

Song Yuanqu hugged Xiao Youyou and followed her into the house. He handed Xiao Youyou to the nurse to put her to sleep.

Mrs. Zhao Li took her daughter-in-law and daughter to accompany her mother-in-law, Mrs. Zhao Cui, to play cards, while Zhao Cheng and his son played chess at Nuan Pavilion.

When the time came, he vaguely heard the sound of bells, and then heard the sound of firecrackers. Zhao Cheng reached out and wiped the pieces on the chessboard, "You lose."

"Father, there's no such thing as you." Zhao Yin said with a dumb smile.

Zhao Cheng chuckled and went out to order his servants to take out the prepared firecrackers and set them off.

After setting off the firecrackers, the young lady led the maid and brought the dumplings up.

Each person ate a bowl while it was hot and put it on the heaven and earth table to receive the gods. After receiving the gods and marking the New Year, they each went back to their rooms to rest.

On the first day of the new year, Zhao Wangshu got up early, gave red envelopes to the servants waiting in the yard, accepted their gifts, and went to pay New Year greetings to Mrs. Zhao Cui and others first, and then to her brother and sister-in-law.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Zhao Yin accompanied Song Yuanqu back to her parents' home.

Zhao Wangshu, who had nothing to do, was thinking about whether to go back to sleep when Tongxi came over and said, "Miss, Mrs. Yun and Mr. Yun are here."

Zhao Wangshu was stunned. On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Yun Hao, her future uncle, came to pay New Year greetings. She thought about it, but why did Mrs. Yun come?

Although he was confused, Zhao Wangshu hurried out to meet the guests.

As soon as she entered the living room, she saw Mrs. Yun wearing a ginger-yellow brocade robe with a round collar and a fur collar. She smiled warmly and was talking to Mrs. Zhao Cui and Mrs. Zhao Li.

Yun Hao was wearing a navy blue vulture ball-patterned brocade robe and was sitting on a chair nearby. His eyes lit up the moment he saw Zhao Wangshu.

Zhao Wangshu stepped forward and saluted, "Mrs. Yun is well."

Mrs. Yun raised her hand to help Zhao Wangshu, and said with a faint smile: "Shu'er, there is no need to be polite."

Zhao Wangshu saluted Yun Hao again, "Happy New Year, Mr. Yun."

"Happy New Year, Miss Zhao." Yun Hao smiled fondly.

Zhao Wangshu went to sit down on the chair next to Mrs. Zhao Li and listened quietly to the elders chatting. After listening for a while, he understood the purpose of Mrs. Yun's visit.

At the beginning of spring on the first day of the new year, Mrs. Yun came over to pay New Year greetings. She also discussed with the Zhao family to choose an auspicious day and have a matchmaker come to the door to set a date for the wedding.

Zhao Wangshu looked at Yun Hao and asked silently: "Is it necessary to be in such a hurry?"

Yun Hao smiled and said nothing.

Although Mrs. Zhao Cui was reluctant to part with her granddaughter, the girl had to get married anyway. After thinking about it, she said, "It's midnight, so I'll bother Mrs. Shen to come over."

"Then it will be the sixteenth day of the first lunar month." Mrs. Yun said hurriedly.

Mrs. Zhao Cui was stunned. It was a night out, but it was not too tight.

But the words had already been spoken, and Mrs. Zhao Cui couldn't take them back, so she smiled and said, "Then let's do it this day."

After chatting for a while, Mrs. Yun was about to leave. Mrs. Zhao Cui and Mrs. Zhao Li stayed with her to eat. Mrs. Yun smiled and said: "I have banned meat and fish, so don't bother me. I'll come back another day."

After the Zhao family sent Mrs. Yun and Yun Hao away, Mrs. Zhao Li said, "Is Mrs. Yun too impatient?" "I think Brother Hao is impatient." Mrs. Zhao Cui said with a smile.

"He should be anxious. Men of his age in Jingli have children, and he hasn't gotten married yet." Mrs. Zhao Li could understand. If Zhao Yin was so old and still hadn't gotten married, she would be anxious.

On the third and fourth day of the lunar month, Zhao Cheng and his wife, Zhao Yin and his wife, went around visiting relatives and friends, but Zhao Wangshu didn't go there.

It was the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, the market was open in the city, and the streets were lively again. Zhao Wangshu inspected the shop she opened.

Among them, Malatang has the most customers. Zhao Wangshu is not surprised at all, "Food is the most important thing for people."

On the eighth day of the lunar month, Mrs. Zhao Cui took her family members to Miaoying Temple to participate in the Buddhist meeting of releasing animals.

On the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, the sky is blue, the sun is warm, and the breeze is gentle. It is a good day to travel.

The mountain gate of the temple is open, and pilgrims are walking in in an endless stream. Incense smoke is lingering and Sanskrit sounds are ringing.

"Amitabha, the donor please come to the Zen room and exchange for Haiqing." Zhike monk led the Zhao family's female family members to the Zen temple.

"Thank you, Master." The Zhao family said with their hands clasped together.

Outside the monastery, I met Mrs. Yun wearing sea blue.

After bowing to each other and saying a few words, Mrs. Yun took Ah Qin to the Main Hall.

The Zhao family entered the Zen room, changed to Hai Qing, and also went to the Main Hall.

The bell rang and the Buddhist meeting officially began.

The monks walked out in formation, holding magical instruments and walking steadily. They recited scriptures and guided the believers present to recite silently.

Ms. Zhao Cui and her family members stood in awe among the crowd and devoutly followed the chanting of the monks and recited silently, "I ask the Bodhisattva to bless my family, keep it safe and smooth, and make the whole family happy."

In the main hall, incense smoke fills the air, the Buddha statues are solemn, and the Buddha's light shines everywhere.

Then came the release of animals. The monks led the believers to the release pool on the mountain behind the temple.

The water in the pool is clear, and the fish are swimming in the water, which looks full of life.

The monks poured the prepared fry into the pond, and everyone clasped their hands and said silently, "May all living beings be able to live here in peace, escape from the sea of ​​suffering, and enjoy freedom. May they be freed from all troubles and achieve ultimate liberation under the enlightenment of Buddha's teachings."

After the release ceremony, the monks led the believers back to the main hall and began the final chanting and blessing session.

At noon, after enjoying a simple vegetarian meal in the temple, the Zhao family left and returned to the city.

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the Zhao family hung up beautiful lanterns everywhere, and there was a lantern festival in the capital at night.

But the emperor wanted to have fun with the people, and Yun Hao had to accompany him, so he had no choice but to go with Zhao Wangshu to enjoy the lanterns.

Song Yuanqu invited her, "Come with us."

Zhao Wangshu refused, "I don't want it, you can go and play by yourselves."

"Your eldest brother rented a boat and we went on a night tour on the moat. We could see the night view without having to attend the lantern party with others." Song Yuanqu said with a smile.

Zhao Wangshu still refused to go with him, "I don't want to go, I'm the most considerate sister-in-law, so I won't squeeze in between you and your young couple and be a hindrance."

In the evening, when Zhao Yin took Song Yuanqu out, he asked her, "You really don't want to come with us?"

"That's so long-winded. I even said I won't go. I won't go. I'll be at home with my grandma and grandma to enjoy the lanterns." Zhao Wangshu pushed Zhao Yin out, "You guys should go quickly."

Song Yuanqu smiled, "Grandma, Grandma, let's go out."

"Go and have fun." Mrs. Zhao Cui smiled lovingly.