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Chapter 78 New Year's Eve Joy
The mother and daughter accompanied the Queen Mother for lunch and talked with her for a long time before leaving the palace before dusk.

In the twilight, the sound of chanting could be heard from far away in Suiyuxuan.

The magnificent imperial palace looked gorgeous yet lonely in the twilight.

Over the past thousands of years, how many men have achieved great success and become famous here, and how many women have died here and turned their beauty into dry bones?

The night wind blew, and the white lanterns under the eaves swayed gently.

There seemed to be a light sigh in the wind.

Due to the death of the Crown Princess, entertainment was banned in Jindu for seven days.

This year's New Year's Eve, except for the imperial palace, there was no sound of firecrackers, and the streets were not a single shade of red.

The teahouses and taverns that are usually bustling are all half-closed and business is very slow.

On New Year's Eve, Jindu was quiet, and the Princess's Mansion was no exception.

By the evening, the housekeeper had already instructed the guards at the door to close the gate, and distributed New Year gifts and lucky money to the servants in the mansion, and asked them to return to their courtyards to have reunion dinners with their families.

This year's New Year's Eve dinner is all vegetarian.

At nightfall, after the servants prepared the meal, they were dismissed by Chu Yanrong.

In the dining room, the charcoal fire was burning vigorously.

A family of five sat around the table.

Chu Yanrong, wearing plain and gorgeous clothes, took out four red envelopes from behind her back and handed them to her three children respectively: "Happy New Year, and peace every year."

Ye Wanqing took the heavy red envelope with both hands: "Thank you, mother. I wish mother and father always happy and healthy."

Ye Chenting and Ye Chenxi also received red envelopes respectively.

Ye Chenxi opened the red envelope with great interest, looked down, and said with disappointment: "Ah... why are there gold bars again? All six pieces are gold bars..."

The tone was full of disdain.

Ye Hongwei scolded with a frown: "What's wrong with gold bars? Why do you despise them so much? Ordinary people can't even touch gold once in their lifetime. You can be reborn as my son, with fine clothes and delicious food, so you should be happy. If you don't want your share, give it to your sister!"

Ye Chenxi didn't dare to say anything, and quietly put away the red envelope: "Thank you, Dad, thank you, Mom..."

Chu Yanrong looked at him with loving eyes and handed the remaining red envelope to Ye Wanqing.

Ye Wanqing was surprised: "Mother, what are you doing?"

Chu Yanrong smiled very gently: "This is a New Year's Eve gift for An Lan. You can receive it on his behalf and give it to him later."

Ye Wanqing's face was slightly hot, and she took the red envelope with both hands: "Let me thank my father and mother on behalf of the prince first."

Ye Hongwei snorted, "The two red envelopes contain different things. Don't take the wrong one, or that bastard will get it for free."

The red seal is different?
Ye Wanqing lowered her head to look.

A red envelope contained twelve gold bars tied with red silk.

A red envelope containing six gold bars.

Chu Anlan had the same red seal as Ye Chenting and Ye Chenxi, but she had more than the other three. It was the preference given to her by her parents.

At this time, Ye Chenxi on the side showed a look of longing: "So, if you get engaged, you can receive double gifts during the New Year? Dad, Mom, please arrange a marriage for me after the New Year!"

Chu Yanrong asked with a smile: "Then, do you have a favorite woman?"

Ye Wanqing, Ye Chenting and Ye Hongwei all looked towards Ye Chenxi.

Ye Chenxi scratched his head: "No, I don't know any of them."

Chu Yanrong chuckled and said, "Don't worry, wait until you find a girl you like."

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After nightfall, Jindu was hit by another snowstorm.

The sky was gloomy and heavy snow was falling.

After the servants finished their New Year's Eve dinner, they walked out of the yard and admired the snow under the corridor. The mansion gradually became more lively.

We stay up all night on New Year's Eve.

Chu Yanrong had someone bring a tea stove, and the family of five sat around the stove.

Not long after, Yao Lin came in, whispered a few words in Ye Chenxi's ear, and waited for his reply.

Ye Chenxi was surprised and leaned close to Ye Wanqing's ear: "Sister, An Lan is here! He said that we should go to see him secretly."

Ye Wanqing was surprised. Seeing her children gathered together to whisper, Ye Hongwei, who was talking to Chu Yanrong, turned his head and asked, "What's the matter?"

Ye Chenxi lied without blushing: "Yao Lin said that it is snowing heavily outside, and I want to go out with my sister to see the snow for a while." Then, he asked Ye Chenting: "Do you want to join us, second brother?"

Ye Chenting had already seen through the two people's tricks and nodded, "Go."

"What's so good about snow?" Ye Hongwei turned his head away.

Ye Wanqing stood up, bowed, and called Ye Chenting and Ye Chenxi to go out together.

The maids brought cloaks, hand warmers, paper umbrellas, etc.

After leaving the yard, Ye Chenting said, "I haven't finished reading today's book yet, so I'll go back to my room to review it. You guys can go and play by yourselves. Qing'er, the weather is cold, don't stay outside for too long, and go back to the flower hall as soon as possible after chatting."

Ye Chenxi laughed dryly: "So, you knew we were going to see An Lan?"

"Is it difficult to guess?" Ye Chenting said with a smile: "Not only do I know, I'm afraid my parents also know it clearly."

Ye Chenxi scratched his head: "Why didn't my father scold me?"

"It's Chinese New Year today." Ye Chenting touched his head: "Go quickly, don't let An Lan wait too long, I want to read a book."

Ye Wanqing smiled lightly: "Second brother, take care."

Ye Chenxi jumped up and down when he went out.

In the corridor, the servants gathered in twos and threes to admire the snow. When they saw the two, they smiled and said blessings.

"Have fun together, have fun together."

Ye Chenxi grabbed a handful of silver melon seeds and distributed them to the servants as he walked.

Everyone was delighted to receive the reward.

This year has not been bad.

Outside.

Today, Jindu is quiet and there are few pedestrians on the streets.

The magnificent carriage of Prince Dun's palace was parked alone in the heavy snow, with the roof covered with a thick layer of white snow.

In front of the carriage, Mo Yan was holding the reins, his head and eyebrows were all covered in white.

Ye Chenxi stuck his head out and shouted, "An Lan..."

After he finished shouting, he perhaps stopped talking because he was afraid that someone might hear him and thought it was inappropriate.

The car curtain opens.

A bony hand grabbed the car curtain, revealing a face with a bright smile.

Chu Anlan wore a rare black embroidered brocade robe with a dark blue cape on the outside, and jumped off the carriage holding the heater: "Qing'er, happy New Year's Eve!"

Ye Wanqing looked at him with bright eyes: "Happy New Year's Eve, Prince."

"What about me?" Ye Chenxi was unhappy: "I helped to conceal the truth and brought the girl out to see you, but you can't even say a word of blessing to me?"

Chu Anlan smiled and said, "Then I wish you a happy new year and a little taller growth."

Ye Chenxi pursed his lips: "This blessing is not sincere at all, so I don't need it! Anyway, I will grow taller.

"Then what do you want?" Chu Anlan asked curiously.

Ye Chenxi thought about it seriously and said, "How about you introduce me to a gentle and lovely lady to help me find a good marriage next year?"

Chu Anlan was slightly surprised, looked at Ye Wanqing, and asked, "Qing'er, is your brother okay? What stimulated him?"

Ye Wanqing handed over a red envelope: "Because of this."

Seeing the red seal, Chu Anlan's eyes became brighter, and he asked happily, "Is this for me?"

Ye Wanqing nodded: "It's the money your parents gave you to ward off evil spirits."

Chu Anlan took it with both hands, smiling: "Thank you, father-in-law and mother-in-law!" After saying that, he weighed it and said: "It's so heavy."

Ye Chenxi stood beside him with his hands in his pockets, and said tartly, "Of course it's heavy, just like my own son, it's filled with six pieces of gold."

Chu Anlan heard this and leaned close to Ye Wanqing's ear: "Is he jealous?"

Ye Wanqing chuckled and nodded.

(End of this chapter)