Chapter 742 Moon Festival
"We're back!"
Si Niang and San Lang looked at the carriage coming from the alley and shouted to the courtyard.
The brother and sister wore the same gauze jacket and pants, combed the same double buns, tied the same autumn leaf yellow knot, and poked their heads out at the same time, one on the left and one on the right, just symmetrical, like two little doormen, looking very happy.
Yin Le ran out quickly after hearing the sound, rubbed the two chubby little faces with one hand, and wanted to take a bite and eat them.
Awang and others also came out to greet them, looking at the stopped carriage, curious about what Qin Yao and his wife had been doing. They said they would be back soon, but they were gone for half an hour.
Qin Yao got off the horse first and opened the back door.
"Awang, come and help me." Qin Yao called.
Awang walked forward quickly and saw Gong Liangliao sitting in a wheelchair with an embarrassed look on his face in the open back door, with Liu Ji squatting beside him, trying hard to push him off the car.
"Sir!"
Awang was startled. He looked at the calm couple who seemed to have just gone out to pick up an ordinary friend. His heart skipped a beat. He quickly looked around and made sure there were no spies or anything like that. Only then did he feel relieved.
He waved his hand to signal the master who couldn't lift his hands to get down. He got into the carriage and carried Gong Liangliao down directly.
Qin Yao handed the carriage to Liu Ji to deal with, lifted the heavy wheelchair, and followed into the yard.
When everyone in the family saw Gong Liangliao, their mouths opened into an O shape.
But soon they developed a tacit understanding and quickly got busy.
Liu Fei ran to help Liu Ji pull the carriage away without saying a word. Erlang, Sanlang, and Si Niang hurriedly followed into the yard and found a wooden board to pad the steps at home to make it easier for Gong Liangliao to get up and down.
He also poured him hot tea and handed him cakes to calm the old man down.
Erlang was more careful and had moved the clean toilet that collapsed in his father's study to the side door for easy access at any time.
Dalang and Yin Le stayed at the gate. They walked around the house like thieves. When neighbors asked about it, they suppressed their nervousness and explained seriously that their parents had invited distant relatives from the countryside to celebrate the festival together.
The neighbors were a little surprised. They didn't expect that Qin's family had relatives in the capital. They praised her filial piety and other polite words.
Only after they were sure that everything was correct did Yin Le and Dalang close the gate and return home.
Gong Liangliao sat in the corridor in front of the main hall, watching Qin Yao's family busy for him, his eyes were hot.
The old man couldn't stand this scene, so he picked up the hot tea and pretended to taste it, using the steaming water mist to cover up the emotion in his eyes.
After a while, he returned to his usual calm and profound appearance.
As night fell, the colorful lanterns in the courtyard were lit, reflecting the faces of everyone in the courtyard in a colorful way, and the atmosphere was full.
Qin Yao looked back at the people around him, nodded slightly to Gong Liangliao, turned around, faced the altar, and smiled: "Begin the moon worship!"
Although it was just a gesture, after the ceremony officially began, the adults and children in the family all looked solemn.
Gong Liangliao was experienced and guided by the side.
First, Qin Yao and his wife held incense and worshipped the gods of heaven and earth, praying for good weather, peace and prosperity.
Then, the family members, from the oldest to the youngest, came forward to kowtow and pray.
At the end of the ceremony, the head of the family cut the prepared big moon cakes and shared them with the family. Before everyone ate, they had to say a lucky word related to Mid-Autumn Festival, the bright moon, etc.
Liu Ji, the conspicuous person, naturally would not miss this opportunity to show off. He said a lot in one breath, which made Erlang anxious.
After all, it was stipulated that he could not say the same thing as others. Every time his father said one more sentence, he would say one less sentence.
Fortunately, Erlang found his father's nemesis. With a pitiful "Aniang~", Liu Ji was immediately slapped and forced to stop.
He was not angry, but laughed and looked at Erlang provocatively.
Erlang raised his chin proudly, holding the mooncake in one hand and one hand behind his back, making a full posture, then looked up at the bright moon in the sky, shook his head and said:
"The moon is full in Mid-Autumn Festival, full of blessings, reunion is happy, auspicious and healthy!"
Liu Ji said in surprise, and encouraged him fearlessly: "Two more sentences."
Come on, he is not afraid. Erlang closed his eyes and continued: "Don't talk about the waxing and waning of the moon, just be happy that it is a good season in the world. Good season, I wish I can see the Mid-Autumn moon every year!"
Sanlang and Si Niang gave him face and applauded.
"Second brother is really amazing!"
"Second brother is really smart!"
Liu Ji snorted and tried to encourage him, but Qin Yao glanced at him and then stopped.
The rest of the people, although not as much as Liu Ji and Erlang, also said something and ate the mooncakes full of blessings.
After the moon worship, the meal can be officially served.
Awang, Liu Ji, Liu Fei and others worked hard for a day and made twelve dishes, four cold, four hot, four sweet and four soup. Although there was no exquisite presentation, it included everyone's favorite dishes in the family, and adults and children were happy to eat.
Everyone did not go out of their way to greet Gong Liangliao. Just like when they usually ate together in the village, they talked about their recent interesting things, talked about their future ideals, and asked the old man from time to time, and got a few pointers, which suddenly became clear.
"Dong Dong Dong!"
The door was knocked.
Wang Chengyang's voice came from outside the door: "Liu Dalang, Liu Erlang, come out quickly so we can go watch the iron flower show!"
And the Qiu family's granddaughter knocked on the door excitedly, "Fourth Mother, Fourth Mother, have you finished your meal? My grandfather is taking us to watch the acrobatics."
"Auntie!" Several children in the family immediately stood up excitedly and looked at Qin Yao with anticipation.
Qin Yao waved her hand proudly, "Let's go when you're full!"
He signaled Ngawang, Yinle, and Liu Fei to go with the children first, while she and Liu Ji pushed Gong Liangliao behind.
After all, people were brought out well and must be sent back well.
Gong Liangxiao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but he couldn't help but look forward to it. The Mid-Autumn Festival, which was so lively last time, seems to have become a blur.
With the permission of their parents, the four Dalang brothers immediately got into their little cloth bags, took their pocket money, went out to meet up with their friends, and rushed to the moat.
The older child was holding the younger child, and Awang and others were following behind him. Qin Yao and Liu Ji didn't have to worry about them and could push Gong Liangliao around slowly.
There were not many people at first, but when we got near the moat, the crowds were so crowded that the wheelchair could no longer be pushed in.
Liu Ji was anxious. He pushed forward with his feet and could only see a mass of black heads and splashes of golden iron flowers.
It's best if you can't see it, but seeing a little spark made him feel itchy.
But it’s hard to get through with a wheelchair.
Gong Liangxiao said forget it, it would be nice to look at it from a distance.
Liu Ji couldn't do it, so he turned his head and looked around, and suddenly found a wonderful place. He raised his hand and pointed to the southeast - it was the tallest building in the capital, Fanlou.
Qin Yao followed his finger and said with a confident smile: "I understand."
Liu Ji was stunned. She understood before he even said anything?
Wait, no, what on earth did she understand? Why are you laughing so weirdly!
Qin Yao curled her lips and smiled evilly, and stretched out her claws towards the master and disciple beside her.
A moment later, where the three of them had just led, there was only a lonely wooden wheelchair lying in the corner.
The master and apprentice, who were thrown directly to the roof of Fanlou by Qin Yao one by one, looked at the large and gorgeous iron flowers blooming below and couldn't help but rub their hands with excitement. It was so exciting!
Liu Ji: My wife is the best!