Hidden golden branches

The palace banquets during the late emperor's time were always held on the second day of the Lunar New Year. Since Xiao Xuan came to power, they have been changed to the first day of the Lunar New Year banquet.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, most married daughters drag their families back to their parents' homes. It would seem a bit unkind to have a palace banquet on the second day of the Lunar New Year.

It's not that the late emperor was not good, it can only be said that Xiao Xuan was more close to the people.

On the night of the 29th, Chen Rong received letters from his eldest brother and his second brother one after another. I felt relieved after reading the letter.

The eldest brother and sister-in-law were all well. Officials from Tongzhou saw that Chen Zhao was the son of Chen Youyu, the Minister of Household Affairs. The Yue family was Cui Zongbing, the emperor's most trusted minister, and his in-laws were the emperor's favorite, the prince Anguo Gong, and Ji Yuxian, the minister of Dali Temple.

Why is it that Chen Zhao is from the capital, and he is a senior official in the capital.

And he is a child of a prominent family, so don't neglect him.

Therefore, Chen Zhao's arrival in Tongzhou went smoothly, and no one dared to give him small shoes to wear. Everyone treated him warmly.

The second brother Chen An's letter stated that when Chen Rong gets married next year, he will definitely come back to see his sister off in marriage.

New Year's Eve comes just after New Year's Eve, and the whole city of Shangjing is decorated with thin snow and thick clusters of frost.

Since it was New Year's Eve, after Chen Rong had a reunion dinner with her parents, Ji Yuxian first took her to one of his villas to set off fireworks and gave her a large New Year gift. After coming back, he stayed with his parents to watch the New Year's Eve, so Chen Rong didn't wake up until Chen Rong on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Cuizhu, who was guarding the outer room, heard the bell ringing and quickly opened the curtain and went in.

Cuizhu is wearing a new purple short coat today, a coat and skirt of the same color, and a gold walking stick on her head. It made her fair and tender face look pretty and beautiful.

Xuyi, Zhui'er, who was also wearing new clothes, brought a few maids in red and green and brought hot water in to help Chen Rong wash up.

When all the maids went in and saw Chen Rong, they all bowed and bowed: "I wish the young lady a happy new year." "I wish the young lady a happy new year."

Chen Rong, who had just dressed, was about to go to the bathroom to wash up. He was very happy to see the little maids saying festive words, and said to Cuizhu: "Reward."

Cuizhu took out the lucky bags that he had prepared last night. Yu Zhu, who had made the bed, came over, grabbed a handful of lucky bags from the flats, and helped distribute them.

There were two golden beans and two silver beans in the lucky bag. Everyone was very happy when they took the lucky bag. The contents of the lucky bag can last for two or three months.

Cuizhu saw that Yuzhu was very happy to give out the lucky bags, so he took out a big bag from the inside and said to Cuizhu: "Here, these are full of lucky bags. You take them out and give them to the mother-in-law and the boy." Then he remembered something and ordered: "Oh, don't forget the people in the kitchen."

Yu Zhu took the lucky bag from Cuizhu's hand, walked out with a smile, and said, "I understand."

At 6 o'clock, Yun Man didn't come to rush her, as long as Chen Rong could make it to lunch.

When I got married and went to my husband's house, I no longer had the comfort and convenience of being at home.

It's better to let her enjoy the blessing for one day.

After Chen Rong washed up, Nanny Zhong brought a cup of bird's nest. After eating the bird's nest, she led Cuizhu and the others to Fuyi Hall. She was wearing a bright red coat and skirt, and a cape with the same color of fluff and white edges, even on her head. The fiery red Begonia velvet looks festive and bright, as beautiful as a fairy.

On the way from Jinxiuyuan to Wangfu Yitang, Chen Rong saw a heavy snowfall that had just fallen, which made the scenery in the mansion much less beautiful.

Fortunately, the red lanterns fluttering in the wind on the big and small trees added a lot of joy to the scene after the snow.

The road was cleaned cleanly by the servants. All the servants they met stopped and greeted Chen Rong with smiles on their faces: "My slave, I wish you all the best." "My slave, I wish you longevity and longevity." "Old man. I wish you peace and prosperity, Miss."

Chen Rong nodded one by one, as if this was normal. Cuizhu quickly took out the silver barley seeds from the big lucky bag in her hand and gave one to each person.

Chen Rong just walked forward, Cuizhu followed behind and handed out silver rewards, and then gradually turned back.

Almost all the servants in the mansion came over, except for the servants who were on duty and couldn't leave.

According to past experience, Cuizhu has prepared enough silver barley today.

No matter who comes, almost everyone has a share.

Yu Zhu, who had just handed out the lucky bags in Jinxiuyuan, saw Cuizhu surrounded by people in the middle to please Yin. He squeezed in and slipped Cuizhu out, holding Cuizhu's hand and ran to Fuyi Hall.

Those slaves who were too slow to squeeze in could only say regretfully: "Hey, I didn't get the silver reward. I'm going to gamble today, and the winnings can't be high."

When we arrived at Fuyi Hall, the money given to Mingzhu and Aunt Li was not something that could be spent with a piece of silver barley.

"Old slave, I wish you a safe and happy life." Aunt Li smiled and raised the curtain to welcome Chen Rong into the living room.

Chen Rong said with a smile: "Thank you, Aunt Li, for your kind words. I also wish you a golden grandchild soon." Then he took out a silver ingot weighing two ounces from his sleeve pocket and handed it to Aunt Li. .

Grandma Li happily stretched out her hands to take it, and then bowed and said: "Thank you, Miss, for your good wishes. When I have a grandson, I will definitely be the first to give a red egg to Miss. Please, Miss."

Grandma Li took a leave of absence and did not go in to serve the masters. She wanted to go back as soon as possible to spend the New Year with her children.

Song Lin just got married, and Chen allowed him three days off.

If Songlin had a child, she would also give him a big red envelope.

Chen Rong walked in, and all the girls and women inside came to greet her: "I have met the young lady, and I wish her a safe and prosperous new year." "I have met your young lady, and I wish her peace and success."

"Reward." Chen Rong waved his hand and said boldly.

She didn't notice that Cuizhu didn't follow her, so she walked a few steps to her smiling parents sitting high in the hall, clasped her hands together and said, "My daughter wishes your father all the best and good health." Then someone smiled at Yun Man. Said: "My daughter wishes her mother to come to the court every year, be safe and stay young forever."

Chen Youyu was wearing a deep crimson Taoist robe embroidered with cloud patterns, and her hair and temples were neatly trimmed. She had an elegant and handsome face with a beautiful beard. She had the appearance of mountains and flowing water, and the appearance of the bright moon and stars.

Yun Man beside her is also wearing a crimson woven gold turban, two pairs of gold longevity hairpins, and earrings made of rubies turned into grapes.

"Okay, okay, let's take advantage of Rong'er's good words to make my father happy." Chen Youyu said happily, stroking his neatly trimmed short beard.

Chen Rongshun acted coquettishly: "Dad, bring me the red envelope." After saying that, he stretched out his little hand to Chen Youyu to ask for it.

Chen Youyu laughed "haha" again and said: "Okay, okay, I have the red envelope. Daddy has prepared it a long time ago. It's the same as the New Year's money last night."

Chen Rong was very happy after hearing this, and her beautiful star eyes became crescent-shaped.

It turns out that this year's New Year's money is more than double that of last year. It was Chen Youyu who gave Chen Rong's eldest son's New Year's money together. In addition, on this day next year, my daughter will no longer receive new year's money from her parents.

Chen Rong: Money is wasted during the New Year.