Chapter 81: Chapter 82: Visiting the Temple Fair_l

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Su Qingluo couldn’t help but hold her forehead: “You’re just learning a few characters, not going through a life and death ordeal. Is it really that painful?”

Wang Meng’s right eyelid jumped wildly, unable to retort: “I’d rather go through hell and back than stare at those characters and suffer.”

“You, you’re just this ambitious.”

Su Qingluo reached out with her delicate little finger and poked his forehead in disappointment, with an expression like a little adult that amused everyone.

“Hehe.”

A six-and-a-half-year-old girl softly scolding a boy who is taller than her was indeed a humorous sight.

Grandma Wang looked at this scene from the kitchen, shaking her head with a smile, working non-stop to finish dinner before dark, so that Su Hu and his wife could take the children to the Temple Fair.

When Su Ziqin returned home from the academy, she became the center of attention, receiving praises from her parents and her siblings.

The fourteen-year-old girl was overjoyed, showing her rare girly side as she hugged Li Xiu’e’s arm and acted affectionately.

Li Xiu’e laughed heartily and happily announced her intention to bring the children to the temple fair.

Upon hearing this, Su Ziqin furrowed her brows.

Her studies were heavy, and the annual County Examination was about to begin. Although she was still young and didn’t need to rush for the exams, she couldn’t help but be nervous.

After much deliberation, she decided not to waste time going to the temple fair with her family, and instead stayed home to review her lessons.

Su Qingluo understood her sister’s feelings and gave her some sachets to refresh her mind and improve her memory. Su Ziqin was so touched that she hugged her sister and spun her around in happiness.

The fact that their eldest daughter wasn’t going to the temple fair was a bit disappointing for Su Hu and his wife.

After dinner, seeing the lit lamp in Su Ziqin’s room and her silhouette studying late into the night, the couple sighed in both sadness and pride for their daughter’s hard work.

Night fell and the lanterns were lit.

The riverbanks where the Temple Fair was held started getting lively, with rows of big red lanterns hanging outside the shops and dazzling lights illuminating the small town, creating a joyful atmosphere.

A lion dance troupe marched along the main street of the fair, drumming and playing gongs, drawing a crowd of curious onlookers.

Excited children followed alongside the lion heads, playing and chasing them while cheering loudly. The joyful atmosphere affected everyone, with adults and children alike all wearing happy smiles.

Su Hu and his wife, along with their three children, strolled along the riverside stalls, stopping and looking, buying delicious food they came across.

Children’s favorite snacks included candied hawthorns, grilled meat skewers, candy sculptures, and sesame cakes.

Su Hu, eager to please his children, bought any snack they expressed interest in.

With candied hawthorns and candy sculptures in their left hands and grilled meat skewers in their right, the three children happily followed their parents with their mouths stuffed, playing and laughing.

Li Xiu’e took advantage of the abundant selection at the temple fair, happily buying plenty of everyday items they couldn’t find in the village.

She purchased a large bag of various spices such as pepper, sichuan pepper, star anise, cinnamon and bay leaves to use in the stewed meat she planned to make for the children.

Su Hu had different preferences from his wife and children. He squatted at a stall selling pipes, chatting animatedly with the vendor.

He inquired about the materials used in the pipes and ultimately bought three different ones, planning to give them to his father-in-law, the Old Village Chief, and keep one for himself when he was old.

The whole family had a great time, happily carrying their bags of purchases..