Hidden golden branches

On this day next year, my daughter will no longer receive New Year’s money from her parents.

It makes me sad just thinking about it.
Chen Ronghuan happily took the big red envelope from Chen Youyu, so happy that she couldn't even open her mouth from ear to ear.

Yun Man couldn't help but glance at Chen Youyu beside her, and joked: "How did we give birth to a little money man?"

Chen Rong pretended to be angry and started to pester him: "Huh, daddy is so stingy, his eyes are red, because he is reluctant to give money to Rong'er."

When Chen Youyu heard this, he hurriedly explained: "How can there be? Daddy wants to spend his money to make a dowry for Rong'er, how can he be reluctant to part with this small amount of money?"

"Haha, Rong'er doesn't know that dad treats me the best. This is my daughter's way of making dad happy."

Yun Man, who was sitting by the side, was unhappy. He glanced at Chen Rong and said jealously: "What? Dad treats you the best. Then won't mother treat you badly?"

"Hehe, only the mother is the best in the world, and a child with a mother is a treasure!" Chen Rong hurriedly stepped forward, pulling Yun Man's sleeve and shaking it. Yun Man was filled with joy when he said that. He joked: "You are the only one with a sweet mouth."

Yun Man was so coaxed by Chen Rong that her eyes turned to water when she looked at Chen Rong.

He hurriedly gave Chen Rong the red envelope he had prepared a long time ago, and said with a smile: "Here, little money lover, take it quickly."

Chen Rong smiled brightly and said, "I know that my mother treats Rong'er the best."

"Master, madam, please move to the dining hall." With a smile on her face, Grandma Sun opened the curtain and came in, looking up at her body.

"Okay." Chen Youyu nodded.

Chen Rong had been hungry for a long time. Hearing the sound, he quickly helped Yun Man get up. Mother and daughter followed the tall and meaningful Chen Youyu and walked towards Xinuang Pavilion.

In the past, Chen Youyu and Yun Man did not need to sit in the main hall and wait for Chen Rong to come to pay New Year's greetings.

It's just that today is the last time Chen Rong celebrates the New Year at home, so it's very formal.

The heating in Xinuang Pavilion is enough to not only burn the earth dragon, but also places several charcoal basins in the corners of the room, which is much warmer than the main hall.

Chen Rong took off his cloak and still felt warm on his body.

Today's meals are extremely rich in variety, including chicken, duck, and fish, all in pairs, with ten dishes in total, which are perfect in meaning. In addition, there are abalone, shark's fin, etc., as well as barbecue braised tripe, crispy Qiang preserved eggs, and Yehe Shrimp, crab roe, fresh mushrooms and other double combinations are all delicacies that cannot be called famous, and Chen Rong was amazed by the dazzling array.

During the Chinese New Year, my two brothers are both here, so there aren’t so many dishes!

Just a family of three, where can we eat?

How could she know what her parents were thinking?
After eating and drinking, Chen Rong chatted with his parents. Seeing that his mother was getting tired, he said goodbye to his parents and went out until dinner time.

Chen Rong was escorted back to Jinxiu Courtyard by servants and maids. Along the way, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law of the mansion gathered in the concierge to eat wine and play cards, and the maids chased the young men for lanterns. All of these are things that don't happen in normal times. Since it's the Chinese New Year, Yun Man will only relax for two days. After the second day of the Lunar New Year, they will be restrained. They are not allowed to gamble or anything like that. Once found, they will be severely punished.

Chen Rong got up early on the second day of the Lunar New Year and today he will accompany his mother to his uncle's house to pay New Year greetings.

In previous years, when Chen Rong slept in, he wouldn't get up until three o'clock in the morning.

After washing and eating, those who procrastinate often have to wait until noon to reach their uncle's house.

Chen Rong also knew that after this year she would not go to her uncle's house to pay New Year's greetings.

Not only that, her mother will also stay at home and wait for her to return to her parents' home to pay New Year's greetings.

Therefore, she brought Cuizhu and the others to Fuyi Hall early this morning.

When Chen Rong came to Fuyi Hall, Chen Youyu went to the study to handle official duties. Yun Man was sitting on the Dongpo chair in Xinuang Pavilion, drinking tea and chatting with Grandma Li. Yun Man was still a little surprised when he saw Chen Rong arriving.

Then he sighed and said: "Our Rong'er has grown up and become sensible."

"Mom, how can my daughter be ignorant?" Chen Rong retorted with a pouted mouth.

Yun Man echoed in a funny voice: "Okay, okay, our Rong'er is the most sensible child, okay!"

Today, mother and daughter both changed into new clothes for visiting relatives, which was festive yet dignified.

Yun Man wears an eight-piece satin pleated skirt, dyed with valerian crabapple flowers. The skirt has gold embroidered moire patterns at the sleeve corners and a persimmon red tapestry.

Chen Rong dressed more lively, wearing a dark blue floral satin embroidered with gold and silver thread persimmon pattern. Aunt Zhong prepared a cloak of ermine skin for her. This way, she not only looked delicate and beautiful but not bloated, but also kept her warm from the cold.

Grandma Li, who went home yesterday to celebrate the Chinese New Year with her children, returned to the Chen Mansion before dawn today.

She was going to the warehouse to sort out the New Year gifts that her mistress was going to bring back to her parents' home. She had the right cards, and she couldn't get anything if she didn't have the right cards. So she had to get up early and come over to prepare the gifts for her mistress to go to her parents' house, so she didn't want to delay things.

At this moment, Grandma Li came over and handed the prepared gift list to Yun Man: "Madam, I have prepared gifts for your parents' house. You can take a look at this gift list. If you need to add or delete, I will prepare it."

Then Aunt Li looked at Chen Rong and said with a smile: "I have seen the young lady before. She is beautiful and looks good no matter what clothes she wears."

Chen Rong smiled: "Mama Li is really good at talking."

Yun Man reached out and took it, took a look at it, and still handed it to Grandma Li and said, "Okay, it can't be any worse than last year."

Aunt Li nodded and said, "Yes." After saying that, she faced Yun Man and left.

She had to help people move the gifts out of the warehouse and then load them into the car.

As soon as Grandma Li came out of Xi Nuan Pavilion, she immediately ordered someone to prepare the carriage, and then walked towards the warehouse with small steps.

Chen Youyu also came to Xinuang Pavilion from the study to accompany her mother and daughter after breakfast. She said to Yun Man, "Mother, I will send you and Rong'er to your Yue's house for your husband's sake. I may not have time to accompany you for lunch. I'll pay you back for my husband's sake." I have to go to the Political Affairs Pavilion, and there is still something to do at the Household Department."

"That's okay." Yun Man nodded with understanding: "But don't just be busy with official duties, you must also eat on time."

"Yes, honor your husband's orders!" Chen Youyu assured in a serious tone.

Yun Man blushed, glared at Chen Youyu, and pursed her lips at Chen Rongnu.

Hey, the dog food came to me without any warning.
Chen Rong stretched out his little hands and pretended to cover his ears, and said with a smile: "I didn't hear it, I didn't hear it."

It is said that she has been eating dog food for more than ten years and has long been used to it.

The family walked out of the door laughing happily. Grandma Sun first put a golden tapestry quilted cloak on Yun Man, and then took the copper hand stove from the little girl behind and stuffed it into Yun Man.

Because the weather was cold, Chen Youyu also wore a purple cloak embroidered with clouds and cranes.

Chen Rong had a gilt-copper hand stove wrapped in green bamboo and stuffed into her. She was wearing a silver rat-skin cloak and followed her parents holding hands.

Yun Man asked Chen Rong to ride in a carriage with his parents, but Chen Rong didn't want to be a big lantern. He sat obediently in his carriage at the back.

Lao Li is driving today, and Songlin won't be back on duty until tomorrow.

Chen Rong: My eldest brother is away as an official and is not at home, so all the dog food from my parents is given to me.