The streets seemed endless, with no beginning in sight, just a distant spectacle of lanterns and people.
The interesting part is that between every few lantern stalls, there are places selling snacks, which are particularly enticing on this day.
Furthermore, it's a day when women can show themselves freely, and while the young men are eager to see beauties on the streets, the ladies also want to step out of their usual reserved demeanor to get a glimpse of the gentlemen.
When Lin Youning and her group ventured out, they wore veils, which immediately indicated that they were daughters of wealthy families. With escorts surrounding them at the front and back, holding lanterns, it was obvious which mansion they hailing from.
But when they reached the lantern street, the crowd thickened, making it difficult to move. Waiting for the guards to clear a path was impossible. Surrounded by escorts, they broke into a sweat after only a few steps, and the joy of the outing was lost.
