Taking a closer look, it turned out that a stream of light was slowly floating from the upper reaches of the river!

Yunxiang was already waving to me from the front: "Qingqing, come and see!"

Brother Zhao and I laughed and walked over. Just as the brilliance slowly drifted over with the waves, a closer look revealed that it turned out to be hundreds of river lanterns floating leisurely along with the ups and downs of the river.

The light trembled slightly in the water, transforming into a galaxy.

I was stunned by such beautiful scenery, and after a while I asked: "Where did these come from?"

Yunxiang smiled and said: "These are river lanterns put up by people in Yangzhou City. Every Mid-Autumn Festival, they put out river lanterns, write their own prayers on them, and send them away with the water, hoping that God will see their wishes. You

Look, those lights are so beautiful!"

"Yeah."

There were all kinds of river lanterns floating in the river, including lotus ones, water lilies, small boats, and small animals. They were so colorful that it was really dizzying. How had Li'er and the other children seen them before?

Such beautiful scenery made me go crazy with joy. A few naughty people took up river water to water the river lanterns. I hurriedly stepped forward to stop them: "Don't do this. This is the wish of many people. They hope to let God see it."

Come on. You broke these river lanterns, are you going to destroy other people's wishes?"

Li'er listened and said strangely: "What do they wish for?"

I looked down and saw that a river lantern had drifted to the shore and was stranded. I picked up the river lantern and saw that there was still a piece of candle inside. Next to the candle stood a small sail with the words

With a few small words - I wish my mother good health.

I read it to Li'er and said, "Look, this is a river lantern placed by a filial son to pray for his mother. Are you going to destroy this filial son's wish?"

Li'er listened and shook his head: "I don't."

I smiled and said: "Then, can you help him put the river lantern back into the river? We will also help him pray."

"Okay."

Li'er nodded obediently, took the river lantern from my hand, bent down, and carefully put the river lantern back into the river. The river lantern swayed and floated away with the river water.

Li'er looked at the river lantern, clasped her hands together, and murmured: "I also hope that my mother will be in good health." She said, raised her head and looked at me: "Mom, my wishes will also follow the river.

With the lights together, will God see it?"

"Of course."

"Then, will God grant Li'er's wish?"

I felt warm in my heart, lowered my head and kissed her smooth forehead: "As long as you are sincere, God will definitely fulfill your wish."

Li'er immediately smiled and rolled his eyes.

At this moment, another lotus lantern floated over and landed at our feet. Li'er laughed and said, "Whose wish is this? Mom, let's help put this lantern away."

Go back?"

I laughed: "Okay, Li'er is so good, be careful."

"I know!"

She agreed and already picked up the lotus lantern.

It was a very large and delicate lantern. Li'er almost had to hold it up with both hands. The paper was dyed pink, and when reflected by the light, it emitted a warm, almost ambiguous red light. There were also traces on the petals.

Lines were drawn very carefully, and green wax paper was tied into the calyx underneath the petals to protect the river lantern from being soaked by the river water so quickly.

It is an exquisite river lantern that takes a lot of effort.

I don’t know which wealthy family released it, and what are their wishes?

Just as I was thinking about it, I saw Li'er staring at the wick of the lantern with confusion on her face. She raised her head and looked at me: "Mom, I don't know the words in it."

"Oh? Mom, come and take a look."

As I said that, I leaned down and saw a small piece of paper stuck in the center of the flower, with a line of small words written on it——

It's almost like the word "Yuanyang".

I was shocked and raised my eyebrows slightly.

……

The book is solemn, the hatred is clear, and the sky will turn sadness into sentimentality.

I got up and rubbed my hands to seal the title, but I missed the word "Yuanyang".

This word emphasizes both emotion and scenery. After reading just these few words, a living picture seemed to appear before my eyes - a lonely and thin figure, standing under the lamp, with its solitary shadow reflected on the bed, and slowly wrote

These few words, but even the ligatures, are also lonely.

At this moment, someone beside him said softly: "Hey, is there someone over there?"

I subconsciously raised my head and saw the ripples in the river reflected by the river lights, as if there was a small boat slowly sailing towards the center of the river.

People around asked in confusion: "Is that the boat we launched here?"

"No, no one went into the water tonight."

"Where did that ship come from?"

Everyone looked at it in confusion, but it was already very late at this time. Although there was a full moon in the sky and a patch of stars on the water, they still could not clearly see what kind of ship it was.

I held the river lantern and looked at it quietly without saying a word.

In the light of the lights, the people on the boat were dressed in white clothes, moving gracefully with the wind, and said nothing, seeming to just stare intently.

……

When everyone dispersed that night, it was already past midnight, and Li'er had never slept so late, but because she played with everyone, she was very excited. I didn't give her a bath until I got home and put her to bed.

This girl has a red face and bright eyes.

I took off my clothes, got on the bed, and lay next to her.

Li'er immediately moved over and crawled into my arms, her eyes still shining brightly: "Mom, why are you——"

"Li'er, stop talking. It's late. Go to bed."

I interrupted her and closed my eyes calmly.

Although she didn't ask any more questions, I could feel that those star-like eyes were still looking at me. After a moment of silence, I finally opened my eyes, met her eyes, and said with a smile: "Why aren't you sleeping yet?

”

Li'er still looked at me, thought for a while, and said softly: "Mom, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a day for everyone to reunite, right?"

"Yes. You see, every household is reunited."

"Then, why don't we reunite with dad?"

"..."

I was startled by her question.

"Mom, I, I miss my father."

Looking at her flashing eyes, I suddenly felt a little sad, and gently lowered my head and kissed her forehead.

It’s not that I don’t know that it is indeed a bit cruel to bring such a young daughter here from the warm and wealthy brocade bush where she grew up. Moreover, it was Pei Yuanxiu who raised her, and they also have feelings for each other. Now

Li'er has become sensible and will no longer make unreasonable requests. Even if she knows that I won't agree to something, she will be sensible enough not to ask, not do, or force anything.

Now, her soft and soft words made me see her understanding and grievance.

I looked down at Li'er and kissed her forehead gently: "Li'er, the Mid-Autumn Festival is about reuniting with your family. Your father should also have his own family."
Chapter completed!