They are all concubines, so of course they choose the future emperor.

Chapter 120 Lantern Festival

It is not easy for Wei Fuxue to enter the Eastern Palace.

First of all, it’s a matter of identity.

In his previous life, Li Ce took her into the palace after he ascended the throne. At that time, Li Jian had already died, and all power in the court was in Li Ce's hands.

But now Li Ce is still just the crown prince, and Li Jian is still alive.

Jiang Wanyue was very curious, what would Wei Fuxue do?

She originally thought that Wei Fuxue would be anxious to ask someone to contact Li Ce, but unexpectedly, Wei Fuxue was quite patient and not in a hurry.

Until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

The Lantern Festival is one of the most lively festivals in Beijing. Every year, various lanterns are hung on the streets of the city, and there are many activities such as guessing lantern riddles, grabbing lucky numbers, parading lantern cars, and judging the lantern king, which are dazzling.

During his rare free time, Li Ce took his children out for fun.

Jiang Wanyue also came out.

In order not to spoil the children's fun, the group dressed casually and only brought four or five followers with them, while the rest of the guards hid in the dark.

Li Chengyu was the happiest. He pulled Li Chengyin around and wanted everything he saw.

The relationship between the two sisters is much closer now than before.

Jiang Wanyue looked at this scene and couldn't help but smile. She turned to Li Ce and said.

"Looking at Yu'er and Yin'er, I think of myself and my younger sister. In previous years, I would bring my younger sister out to play at the Lantern Festival. Have you ever been to a lantern festival before?"

There was a hint of reminiscence in Li Ce's eyes.

"I've been there a few times, but that was many years ago."

"My master is of noble status, so it must be difficult for him to come out." Jiang Wanyue blinked, covered her lips with her hands, and whispered, "Did you sneak out at the beginning?"

Li Ce glared at her but did not refute.

Jiang Wanyue covered her mouth and laughed, her eyebrows curved, and smile overflowed from her eyes. Under the shining lights, she was particularly dazzling.

Li Ce looked helpless, pulled down her hand and squeezed it.

But he didn't say any words of admonition.

Jiang Wanyue naturally put her arm around his arm.

"The Sihai Restaurant is in front of us. The rules of this restaurant are the same every year. You can go upstairs only if you guess the riddles correctly. If you pass three levels, you can win a free meal and Spring Wine. How about I treat you to a meal today?"

Li Ce couldn't help laughing.

"How can you be so stingy? You want to treat people to drinks without spending money?"

Jiang Wanyue wrinkled her nose, feeling very embarrassed.

"All the things I have are gifts from you! I can't use your money to treat you to a meal or a drink. Are you going or not?"

Li Ce laughed out loud twice.

"Go! Why not?"

The two of them walked forward first, and the others hurriedly followed.

Outside the Sihai Restaurant, there were already a lot of people gathered. The followers pushed the crowd aside, allowing the masters to reach the front smoothly.

There was a high platform in front of the building, hung with various lanterns. Under each lantern was a wooden sign with a riddle written on it.

In the short time that they had been squeezing in, three or four people had already returned in failure.

Jiang Wanyue was about to go upstairs when she suddenly heard a familiar voice of surprise coming from upstairs.

"Third Brother!"

When I looked up, I was surprised to see Princess Jiayin lying by the window and waving down.

She smiled brightly, and was so excited that she almost leaned half of her body out of the window.

Fortunately, she was quickly pulled behind.

Princess Jiayin spoke a few words to the attendants around her, and soon the shopkeeper and his men hurried over, bowing and nodding.

"I didn't know you were coming. It was really my fault. I have prepared some wine. Please come upstairs."

Jiang Wanyue glanced at Li Ce with a look of regret.

"It seems that I can't invite you today."

Li Ce laughed in silence and took her into the restaurant.

The shopkeeper led the group up to the third floor and into the largest private room.

As soon as they sat down, Jiayin ran over.

"I'm here to pay my respects to my third brother. I didn't expect him to come out to visit the Lantern Festival. If I had known, I would have gone out with him."

She walked forward with a smile, her eyes fell on Jiang Wanyue, and then she covered her mouth.

"However, if my sister comes along, I'm afraid it will disturb my third brother and my younger sister-in-law's fun."

Li Ce rubbed his eyebrows.

"Girl, when did you become so noisy? You came out by yourself today? Did you tell your father and mother?"

Jiayin hurriedly explained.

"I told my mother, and I'm not alone. I brought Qixia with me."

Without waiting for Li Ce to speak, Jiang Wanyue suddenly said.

"Princess Qixia is here too? Why is she nowhere to be seen?"

Jiayin didn't think much about it.

"She went to change her clothes and should be back soon."

As they were talking, footsteps were heard outside.

Not long after, Princess Qixia hurried in.

"Qixia meets His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Just as she was about to salute, Li Ce raised his hand to stop her.

"When you're out, you don't have to be polite. Just call me Third Uncle like before."

Qixia pursed her lips and smiled.

"Uncle Three."

Then he turned to Jiang Wanyue and bowed politely.

Jiang Wanyue invited the two to sit next to her.

Jiayin is lively, talkative and cheerful. Although she looks innocent, she is actually very good at reading people's expressions.

Qixia, on the contrary, was much quieter, and she would glance at Li Ce from time to time, wondering what she was thinking.

Soon, the food was served, along with a jar of Chunrizui.

"This wine is strong, so the rest of you should stop drinking it. Ye'er, come here! Let's drink together, father and son."

Li Ce was in a good mood and took his son to drink half a jar of wine.

He wanted to continue, but Jiang Wanyue stopped him.

"I can drink a lot, but Ye'er is still young! You can't force him to drink like this. Look, Ye'er is already drunk."

Li Chengye actually only drank three small cups, but it was his first time after all, so his face was flushed and his eyes were a little blurry.

Jiang Wanyue hurriedly asked the eunuch to help him to the side to sober up, and slapped Li Ce in a reproachful manner.

Li Ce didn't think anything of it, but Qixia and Jiayin on the side couldn't help but look over.

Jiayin looked envious.

Qixia looked gloomy.

As for Li Chengyu, seeing that his brother's eyes were about to become cross-eyed, he laughed heartlessly, not giving his brother any face at all.

Li Chengye rubbed his head, getting very angry at his sister's laughter.

At this time, Li Chengyin came over with half a bowl of hot soup in his hand.

"Brother, have some soup."

Li Chengye was so touched!

Sure enough, the little sister is much cuter than the older sister.

He drank the soup and rubbed the top of Li Chengyin's head.

"Yin'er is so good. Whatever you want, I'll give it to you."

Li Chengyin's eyes lit up and he pointed at a half-person-high lantern downstairs without any politeness.

"I want that!"

"Okay, big brother will take you down to win the lantern."

Li Chengye drank the sobering tea and felt much better. He immediately stood up and asked for permission to take Xiao Yin'er downstairs.

Qixia suddenly stood up.

"I want to go too! Uncle San, can I go with you?"

Li Ce didn't think much about it. He just waved his hand and asked his followers to escort the three people downstairs.

Listening to the noise below, Jiang Wanyue looked out of the window and saw three children walking out of the restaurant door and heading straight for the half-person-high lantern in front of them.

This lantern is made in the shape of a rabbit. This year is the Year of the Rabbit, and there are many rabbit lanterns on the streets, but none of them is as eye-catching as this one.

Sihai Restaurant is located in the best location on this street. This private room has the widest view and you can clearly see below by standing by the window.

After only looking for a while, Jiang Wanyue saw several familiar figures.

I knew them all from my former boudoir.

But soon, these people were submerged in the crowd and could not be seen.