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Chapter 297 Another New Year
Throughout the twelfth lunar month, Wang Xian was busy preparing for the battle, but Ling Xiao and Master Xianyun finally returned to Wudang Mountain to celebrate the New Year... Speaking of which, the two little ancestors were heartless enough, and they didn't want to go home after leaving the mountain for a year and a half.If Sun Zhenren hadn't come to Beijing to give the emperor peach charms a few years ago, and took them back by the way, he would have no intention of going back.

But the two said they would come back after the New Year, and Xianyun also left Heiyunzi and the others to protect Wang Xian. The Taoist priests had long been accustomed to the colorful world at the foot of the mountain, so naturally they couldn't wish for it.This little matter, Sun Zhenzhen still agrees...

It was not until the 29th of the twelfth lunar month that Zhu Zhanji announced that the whole army would have a four-day holiday and regroup on the fourth day of the first lunar month.The soldiers had long been eager to return home, and finally waited for the holiday, and left in a blink of an eye.But when Wang Xian finished handling the finishing matters and returned home, it was already the afternoon of the New Year's Eve.

The streets are full of crackling firecrackers, and every household has posted Spring Festival couplets and hung lanterns. The strong atmosphere of the New Year makes people feel that the war is just around the corner.However, Wang Xian didn't care to appreciate the significance of the Spring Festival to the people of the country, so he hurried back home.The house has already been decorated with lights and festoons, and the servants have all put on brand new clothes and are happily preparing for tonight's New Year's Eve dinner.

Wang Xian had already asked someone to bring back the news that more than ten tables should be prepared for the New Year's Eve dinner. Not only the brothers, but also those officers who could not go home for the New Year were also called by him to come home for the New Year.At home, Lin Qing'er has already recovered, and with the assistance of Gu Xiaolian and Zheng Xiu'er, these matters are handled in an orderly manner, and Wang Xian doesn't need to worry about it at all... That's what the so-called virtuous housemate almost means.

Amidst the sound of crackling firecrackers, the lively New Year's Eve dinner lasted until midnight. After the generals left and went back to camp, Wang Xiancai took a nap for a while, but was woken up by the sound of firecrackers at five o'clock, and saw Lin Qing'er with an apologetic expression on her face. He said with a smile: "Everyone is waiting for the officials to serve the glutinous rice balls."

Only then did Wang Xian recall that Lin Qing'er said last night that it is a custom in the capital that every household must eat glutinous rice balls in the early morning of the first day of the lunar new year, implying happiness and reunion, and the head of the family must personally deliver it, and then the head of the family must eat it. The mother gave it to other people to show blessings.

He had no choice but to wash his face and put on his new clothes for the New Year under the service of the jade musk deer. He suddenly felt that the pages of his boots were bulging, and when he touched them, it turned out to be a stack of red envelopes. I will give it to you."

Jade Musk gave him a white look, and said in a low voice, "Madam prepared it for you."

Before the words were finished, Lin Qing'er came in with Gu Xiaolian and Xiaobaicai, Yingying bowed down to him, and said in a coquettish voice: "My concubine is paying New Year's greetings to the officials."

"Oh, happy new year, happy new year." Only then did Wang Xian understand that Lin Qing'er had thought of everything for herself. Feeling hot in her heart, she took out three red envelopes in embarrassment and said, "Come on, let's take the money." Go, good luck..."

Lin Qing'er took it with a smile, and thanked her pretendingly.Gu Xiaolian also took it, and said with a sweet smile, "Thank you, master..."

"Alright..." Wang Xian burst into a smile, and when Zheng Xiu'er stepped forward, he teased and said, "Little Baicai, you also called yourself a concubine just now?"

"No..." Xiaobaicai's face flushed red, and she emphasized: "I don't need to address you, I just wish you New Year's greetings."

"Then I can't give you the red envelope." Wang Xian said with a smile.

"Okay, officials, bullying people on the first day of the new year..." Lin Qing'er hurriedly smoothed things over, snatched the red envelope, and handed it to Zheng Xiu'er. Zheng Xiu'er was a little proud to demonstrate to Wang Xian, but she heard Sister Lin couldn't help but say: "That , the meat rotted in the pot..." Immediately stomping his feet in shame, he said, "Sister, it turns out that you and him are in the same group."

"Hahaha, what do you think?" Wang Xian was in a good mood, he stood up, put his arms around Lin Qing'er, and said, "Well done!"

"A pair of bad guys!" Xiaobaicai said, and couldn't help laughing.

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After they came out and distributed the glutinous rice balls, Wang Xian and Lin Qing'er sat in the front seats, accepting the housekeeper Chen and his wife to bring all the servants to pay New Year's greetings, and then Lin Qing'er distributed the red envelopes.Although they have only come to the mansion for a few months, they have obtained as much as their peers who have worked in Beijing for a whole year. The servants are naturally extremely happy, and feel that the mistress is really a good person...

After breakfast, Wang Xian took Lin Qing'er to the Prince's Mansion to pay New Year's greetings... This is what Zhu Zhanji meant, saying that his mother and concubine wanted to see her.Although Lin Qing'er had seen the world, she still couldn't help being a little nervous when she thought of meeting the current Crown Princess. On the way to the Prince's Mansion, she asked him what she should pay attention to from time to time.

Wang Xian held his wife's little hand and said with a smile: "The prince's family is even more friendly than ordinary people, you just need to relax."

"Really?" Lin Qing'er didn't quite believe it: "The prince is under one person and above ten thousand!"

"You'll know when you get there." Wang Xian smiled and said, "It's a good thing to be able to get in touch with the princess, so that you don't have to worry about being bullied when I'm not in the capital."

"That's true..." Lin Qing'er nodded.

While talking, the carriage drove to the gate of the Prince's Mansion, and the guards opened the door without notification, and let the carriage drive straight in... Lin Qing'er didn't know that only a few trusted lecturers of the Prince's Mansion could receive such treatment in the Ming Dynasty. There is only Wang Xian.

But after entering the mansion, his carriage didn't go straight, but turned to the courtyard in the east, which was Zhu Zhanji's grandson's mansion.

"It's really early enough." Wang Xian helped Lin Qing'er out of the car, and then he heard a familiar voice laughing, "Happy New Year, Mrs. Sister-in-law." Of course it was Zhu Zhanji.His Royal Highness Taisun spent the New Year with Zhu Di in the palace from last night to this morning, and just returned to the East Palace.

"Brother Niu Ba," Lin Qing'er said in surprise, "Why are you here?"

"I'll just live here." Zhu Zhanji was very happy, but it wasn't because he succeeded in a prank, but because Wang Xianneng kept it a secret, which showed that he didn't take his words as a deaf ear.

"Who are you, Your Highness the Grandson?" Lin Qing'er asked in astonishment.

"Let's put it this way, we have the same father and the same mother, but he is neither my elder brother nor my younger brother." Zhu Zhanji said in a good mood, full of nonsense.

"Then you are..." Lin Qing'er was taken aback for a moment, and then she realized, she covered her mouth in surprise and said, "You are the grandson of the emperor!"

"Whoever dares to fake, doesn't dare to fake here." Zhu Zhanji laughed.

"Women pay homage to Your Highness!" Lin Qing'er hurriedly bowed down.

"Sister-in-law, please get up quickly," Zhu Zhanji hurriedly motioned Wang Xian to support Lin Qing'er, and said with a wry smile, "I won't let the military master tell the truth just because I'm afraid that you will be restrained." He grinned and said, "Besides, we really Like a brother, my sister-in-law must be the same as before."

"Yes ma'am, just fulfill His Highness's wish." Wang Xian said with a smile.

Lin Qing'er had no choice but to agree.

"Okay, hurry up and meet my parents." Zhu Zhanji brought the two to the main hall of the East Palace, and said with a smile, "I'll take my sister-in-law to see my mother first, and you can go and pay my dad a New Year's greeting."

"Okay." Wang Xian watched the two of them go to the back hall, then straightened their clothes, followed Chen Wu into the main hall, and kowtowed to the prince to pay New Year's greetings.The Spring Festival is a day when human feelings are of course on the move. Those civil servants who are usually not easy to come to the door, take advantage of this opportunity to come to pay New Year greetings to His Highness the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince can also put aside his worries and meet his courtiers, so the people who are going to meet today are really There are too many... Time is extremely precious, but the prince still took out a cup of tea, had a special conversation with Wang Xian, praised his performance, and said how much the masters valued him.Finally, I asked him what difficulties he needed to help himself...

Although it was just a polite remark, Wang Xian was very moved, and said that he had no difficulties at all, the only thing he was worried about was his wife in the capital, fearing that after he left for the expedition, Jin Yiwei would take the opportunity to harm Yunyun.

Zhu Gaochi laughed, and said that you can rest assured about this, with me, the prince of the supervisory country, still unable to protect your family?If you are really worried, you can let them move to the Prince's Mansion first.Wang Xianxin said, this is a good idea, but who dares to agree?
The prince was sincere, and said with a smile, you can discuss it with the family later, if you agree, I will have someone tidy up the yard immediately.

Wang Xian understood thoroughly what it means to be approachable and what it means to be like a spring breeze. Perhaps this is the reason why His Highness the Crown Prince has no ability but can make those civil servants swear allegiance to him?Not to mention others, even he has the idea of ​​not letting the prince down...

When he came out from the crown prince, Lin Qing'er hadn't come back from the crown prince's concubine. Zhu Zhanji had been waiting for him a long time ago, and said with a smile, "My mother wants to leave my sister-in-law for dinner..."

"Thank you, Xiao Hei." Wang Xian lowered his voice, grateful but not discounted.He knew that it was the princess who was flattering Lin Qing'er.After this time, Lin Qing'er has entered the circle of ladies in the capital, which is of great benefit to her safety and status.

"You're welcome, we are brothers." Zhu Zhanji stopped Wang Xian's shoulder and said with a smile, "Let's go to Qingshou Temple to pay New Year greetings to your master first."

"..." Wang Xian gulped, and his calf twisted a bit, and said, "Today next year won't be my death day, right?"

"It's possible." Zhu Zhanji frowned and said, "But in that case, wouldn't I have to burn paper for you every Spring Festival? How can I celebrate the New Year?" He couldn't help but said, "Okay, I won't tease you, Master Huang They have already explained to Master Yao."

"What did the old monk say?" Wang Xian asked hurriedly.

"Master Yao didn't say anything, but he hasn't exposed you for such a long time, so he obviously acquiesced." Zhu Zhanji said with a smile, "Don't worry now?"

"Why should I worry?" Wang Xian said angrily: "The old monk has to give face to the prince, but why should he give face to me?"

"Alright," Zhu Zhanji said with a somewhat irresponsible smile, "Master Yao will not kill you, at most he will punish you."

"How did I hear that many people committed suicide by biting their tongues?" Wang Xian said angrily, "You can kill me!"

Having said that, he got into the car and went to Qingshou Temple with Zhu Zhanji.Avoiding all the time is not the answer, what should be faced must be faced directly!

(End of this chapter)