As dusk gradually deepened, the Capital City began to fill with lanterns of all shapes and sizes.
As if in a contest, the more grandiose the shop, the more lavish and exquisite the lanterns hanging at its entrance.
On the lanterns' panels, apart from landscape paintings, there were also riddles written, specifically for nocturnal wanderers to guess.
Groups of people gathered around the lanterns, constantly guessing.
Those who guessed correctly, amidst the envy of others, gleefully took down the delicate lanterns and brought them home.
Those who failed to guess the answer bowed and retreated in shame amidst the surrounding laughter and teasing.
One group would finish its turn, and the next would take the stage; the whole Capital City was abuzz with excitement.
Guiding his horse, Li Huowang slightly sidestepped to avoid children running up from behind. One girl carried a Lanhua lantern, while a boy rode a bamboo horse, both with joyous smiles on their faces.
