GBP Chapter 151: Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon. I will not feel sleepy if I think about the many fu
Chapter 151: Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon. I will not feel sleepy if I think about the many fu
Xiaoyu had a ribbon tied around her waist, which fluttered gently in the wind.
She took Yuyu's hand and said with a smile, "I'll tell you something so you won't feel sleepy anymore."
Yuyu, wearing a pink skirt, yawned and asked, "What's going on?"
Xiaoyu's eyes sparkled: "Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon."
Cheng Chumo's eyes lit up and he said excitedly, "Mid-Autumn Festival is a great time. We can enjoy the moon together."
Qin Huaidao also nodded and smiled: "Yes, it would be a great thing if we put out some fine wine and delicious food."
Li Hao touched his chin and smiled, "This Mid-Autumn Festival reunion, with several of our families getting together, it will definitely be a lively occasion."
When Yu Yu heard that Mid-Autumn Festival was approaching, he instantly became energetic and all his sleepiness disappeared.
Her eyes widened, she shook Xiaoyu's hand, and said, "Really? Mid-Autumn Festival is so much fun. We can set up a table in the yard and put lots of delicious food on it, like osmanthus cake and candied lotus root."
Cheng Chumo smiled and interjected, "Of course, good wine is a must. We can drink under the moon, recite poems and write couplets. It's so elegant and fun."
Yuyu curled her lips and said, "You guys recite poems and write couplets, while mother and I will be responsible for eating and drinking while listening to you write poems."
Qin Huaidao joked, "Yuyu, you can learn too. Then write a Mid-Autumn Festival poem and surprise us all."
Yuyu replied confidently: "Humph, that's not difficult. I can get ready now."
Li Hao looked at Yuyu's cute appearance and laughed heartily: "Okay, okay, we will definitely have a lively Mid-Autumn Festival this year. Maybe it will be more interesting than any other time."
Everyone was immersed in anticipation for the Mid-Autumn Festival, with laughter and joy everywhere.
Inside the tavern, Yu Yu and the others were excitedly discussing the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the diners around them were not idle either. Their discussions rose and fell, interweaving into a lively sound wave.
"Have you heard? Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon! It's a big festival." An old man in coarse linen clothes said, twirling his beard.
The young scholar next to him immediately chimed in, "That's right. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunion. On this day, with the bright moon high in the sky, families gather together to enjoy the joy of family life. It's truly one of life's greatest joys."
"That's right. Every Mid-Autumn Festival, our city is extremely lively. Lanterns are hung all over the streets and alleys, the market is packed with people, and there are all kinds of Mid-Autumn Festival goods on display." A man who looked like a vendor said with a smile on his face, as if he had already seen the lively scene.
"There are so many Mid-Autumn Festival customs."
An elderly woman spoke slowly, "Moon worship is essential. The women in the family will make elaborate preparations and pray under the moonlight for peace, reunion, and happiness for the whole family. It's a truly heartwarming scene."
"You can also enjoy the moon. Find a high platform or an open space, set up tables and chairs, and put out fine wine and delicious food. It's really pleasant to enjoy the food while admiring the bright moon like a round disk." A rich young man waved a fan with a leisurely look on his face.
"My favorite is the Mid-Autumn Festival food." said a little child with drooling eyes.
"The sweet osmanthus cake, one bite, fills your mouth with the sweet fragrance of osmanthus. And the soft and sticky candied lotus root, after one piece, you'll want more."
Everyone around laughed when they heard it.
"I heard that the Mid-Autumn Festival in the imperial palace is even more extravagant."
A well-informed diner said mysteriously, "The palace is decorated with all kinds of rare treasures, and there are singing and dancing performances. It's a scene that ordinary people like us can't imagine."
"However, the most precious thing about Mid-Autumn Festival is family reunion."
A middle-aged man said with emotion: "How many people look forward to the return of their loved ones on this day, to have a meal together and chat. Whether rich or poor, under the Mid-Autumn moonlight, there is the same warmth."
Everyone nodded. They came from different classes and had different lives, but their expectations for the Mid-Autumn Festival were so similar.
This small pub is filled with longing for Mid-Autumn Festival and love for life, and laughter echoes in the air.
Yuyu jumped up excitedly, her eyes sparkling as she said, "During the Mid-Autumn Festival, cats and dogs also have fun together. It must be really fun to see those puppies running around in the yard, chasing the moonlight."
"And cats, they can lie down beside us, lazily basking in the moonlight, and maybe even curiously stare at the moon in the sky."
Xiaoyu smiled and shook her head, her eyes full of doting: "You kid, you always remember everything, even cats and dogs."
"They are so lucky to have such a caring little master like you. Every time something fun happens, you think of them, just like they are your little friends. But with them here, the Mid-Autumn Festival might really be more lively."
Li Hao smiled and looked outside the tavern, saying, "Yes, look, the diners outside are also talking about Mid-Autumn Festival. This festival is really loved by everyone."
Cheng Chumo nodded in agreement: "Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunions and great joy. No matter if you are a noble or ordinary person, everyone can find joy in it. Even cats and dogs can share in the joy."
Qin Huaidao smiled and said, "Indeed, the atmosphere of this festival is truly wonderful. It brings everyone together, chatting and sharing joy. Even the words of these diners are filled with anticipation for the Mid-Autumn Festival."
Xiaoyu looked at Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao, her eyes full of curiosity, and said, "My two lords, besides delicacies like osmanthus cake, what other interesting things are there during the Mid-Autumn Festival in the capital?"
Cheng Chumo smiled and replied, "During the Mid-Autumn Festival, there is a grand lantern festival in the capital. There are all kinds of lanterns, including rabbit lanterns, which symbolize the Jade Rabbit pounding medicine, and lotus lanterns, which are exquisitely decorated."
Qin Huaidao continued, "Also, many scholars and writers gather on Mid-Autumn Night to recite poems and admire the moon, making friends through literature, and producing many excellent works. It's a lively scene."
"If you're lucky, you can even hear their wonderful words. Also, the wealthy families in the capital would set up puppet shows of Chang'e flying to the moon in their courtyards. It's really fun to watch while eating mooncakes."
When Yuyu heard this, her eyes were filled with anticipation. She clapped her hands excitedly and said, "Great, great! That's really interesting! I haven't seen the puppet show of Chang'e flying to the moon yet. It must be really great."
"And those beautiful lanterns! It would be so much fun to carry them around the streets. We could go join in the fun, listen to the scholars and poets reciting poetry, and feel the lively and elegant atmosphere."
Li Hao smiled, patted Yuyu's head, and said, "These activities are great, but there are too many people, so Yuyu, you have to stay close to us. The puppet show is exquisite, the lanterns are gorgeous, and the literati gathering is elegant. They are all rare and magnificent sights."
"You can go see the puppet show first, then enjoy the lanterns and experience the unique excitement of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Beijing. It will definitely leave you with wonderful memories."