Chapter 18 Chinese New Year
The next day, the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Everyone in Moxiangyuan got up early, and when the eldest grandson Changqing opened the door, he saw the eldest grandson Huaijin pulling a girl in a yard to play with firecrackers in the yard.
The eldest grandson Changqing smiled and pulled the eldest grandson Huaijin: "On the first day of the new year, let's go to our grandmother, father and your mother to ask for peace earlier." "That's what the big sister said." The eldest grandson Huaijin nodded obediently, and followed the eldest grandson Changqing to the courtyards to ask for peace.
The two held hands, and when they arrived at the Xiao family's courtyard, they heard bursts of laughter from the Xiao family's house, and the eldest grandson Changqing knew that Du Shi, the eldest grandson Kongqing and the eldest grandson Yue had arrived. The eldest grandson Changqing lifted the curtain, led the eldest grandson Huaijin into the house, and respectfully invited the Xiao family, the eldest grandson Kongqing and the Du family to say goodbye to the New Year.
"Your father and they all arrived early, why are you so lazy?" Xiao Shi's tone was slightly dissatisfied, obviously towards the eldest grandson Changqing, but he didn't blame the eldest grandson Huaijin on the side.
"Grandmother, don't blame the big sister, it's the grandson who is lazy, yesterday was late for the New Year, and the grandson was in the big sister's yard, getting up early and late, tired and the big sister waiting." Before the eldest grandson Changqing could speak, the eldest grandson Huaijin spoke first to block it for her.
The eldest grandson Kongqing on the side was a little surprised that his youngest son would say this, others didn't know, but he knew his own little son. On weekdays, the eldest grandson Huaijin has to get up early to practice and go to the master to listen to the master's lectures, and he will not get up too late, but the eldest grandson Changqing, since the last time he was punished by the Du family to Moxiangyuan, since then, except for the New Year's holidays, it is rare to get up early and come to the Xiao family to ask for peace. It seems that in recent times, Huaijin has gotten along with Changqing very well. Thinking of this, the eldest grandson Kongqing was also very pleased in his heart.
"That's it, we are used to being well-behaved and sensible." Xiao Shi called the eldest grandson Huaijin with a heart, and at the same time hurriedly called the Xiu Gu on the side to stuff a big red envelope for the eldest grandson Huaijin.
The eldest grandson Changqing secretly rolled his eyes in his heart, this Xiao family is really eccentric, the eldest grandson Changqing is lazy if he gets up late, and the eldest grandson Huaijin is late, he is sensible and well-behaved. However, she has no prejudice against the eldest grandson Huaijin, this child is indeed very sensible, she has only been with him for a few days, but now she knows how to cover it up for her, and she treats her sincerely, and the eldest grandson Changqing also knows this.
The eldest grandson Changqing inadvertently saw the eldest grandson Yue clenching the handkerchief, white fingers, and sighed in his heart: This Xiao is also really eccentric, it is a little obvious, she has always been unpleasant, this New Year's Day, she doesn't give a red envelope, after all, in the past, she has never given herself a good face. This eldest grandson Yue has always been a deferential granddaughter, at least in front of the Xiao family, but the Xiao family didn't even look at her. A mother's compatriot, in front of everyone, was treated so differently by the Xiao family, it is really chilling!
The eldest grandson Changqing didn't see Chu Xiuyuan when he got up in the morning, and he secretly thought to himself that he didn't know when he left, and when he thought about it, his thoughts drifted a little. It wasn't until the eldest grandson Huaijin on the side pulled her sleeve that she came back to her senses. In Xiao's House, it was really boring, and everyone was quietly drinking tea and eating snacks. After a short time, Xiao Shi said that he was tired and sent everyone away.
Because it was the first day of the Lunar New Year, it was very lively outside, and as soon as he came out, the eldest grandson Huaijin changed his taciturn in the Xiao family's house, and took the eldest grandson Changqing to take him to the street. After obtaining the approval of the eldest grandson Kongqing, the eldest grandson Changqing took the eldest grandson Huaijin out to play, of course, there was also the eldest grandson Yue who was insisted on pulling, although the eldest grandson Yue was still a little suspicious of the eldest grandson Changqing, but she couldn't bear her brother's soft words, so she nodded and agreed.
After returning to Moxiangyuan to change into a lighter dress, the eldest grandson Changqing wanted to take the eldest grandson Huaijin and the eldest grandson Yue out. Who knew that Banxia ran out halfway, and when he saw that they were going out, he took her eldest grandson Changqing to take her out for a walk. couldn't stand Banxia's pleading, so the eldest grandson Changqing also brought her with him, in fact, the eldest grandson Changqing thought privately that it was good for Banxia to follow and mention things, if Banxia knew his own young lady's thoughts, he might have to die!
As soon as a few people went out, they met Chu Xiuyuan at the gate of the mansion, as soon as they heard that the eldest grandson Changqing was going out for a walk, how could Chu Xiuyuan miss this opportunity to get along with the eldest grandson Changqing? So he followed.
The three sisters and brothers of the eldest grandson family rarely have the opportunity to go out like this on weekdays, so they are naturally a little curious about this bustling street. Chu Xiuyuan fulfilled his responsibilities as a "fiancΓ©" and "brother-in-law" very well. With these three sisters and brothers, from humble street stalls to luxury shops, from food shops to rouge shops, from jewelry shops to ready-to-wear shops...... All kinds of delicate or luxurious jewelry and clothing, everyone is dazzled and amazed. Because of the existence of Chu Xiuyuan's "big money bag", the eldest grandson Changqing didn't feel sorry for the silver when he bought things. Banxia on the side, carried in his hand, held in his arms, bags of pastries, ornaments, and clothing...... This will regret it very much, how did he ask for his own hardship?
"Huh? But the front is Guiyun Pavilion? The eldest grandson, Changqing, looked at a gorgeous building in front of him and called out to Chu Xiuyuan.
Chu Xiuyuan smiled and nodded, "Go in and sit?" β
"I heard that this Guiyun Pavilion is not only famous for its pastries, but also for its dishes. Today, I also want to be blessed with the far-reaching future. The eldest grandson Changqing said this, stretched out his hand and pulled Chu Xiuyuan towards the Guiyun Pavilion.
The shopkeeper of Guiyun Pavilion saw that the person who came was Chu Xiuyuan, so he hurriedly stepped forward and said respectfully: "Master, the private room has been prepared." β
"Why, the shopkeeper seems to know we're coming?" The eldest grandson, Changqing, was puzzled.
"Well, I just sent someone to give orders." Chu Xiu explained from afar, and asked the shopkeeper to lead everyone upstairs.
This belongs to the Cloud Pavilion, divided into three floors, the first floor is to receive individual guests, the second floor is a private room, the third floor, ordinary people can't go up. It is rumored that this is the third floor of the Cloud Pavilion, unless it is personally invited by the owner of the Cloud Pavilion, others will not be able to go up. Because the three sisters and brothers of the eldest grandson's family are all here today, it is inconvenient, Chu Xiuyuan did not take the eldest grandson Changqing to the third floor.
As soon as everyone sat down, the shopkeeper personally brought people over to serve the dishes, all of which were exquisite dishes, and the style was different, but it was different from the general restaurant. Just look at the "Jade Rabbit Inviting the Moon", there are two jade rabbit-like dim sum on the plate, white and delicate. On the side is a tree-shaped dish made of unknown ingredients, and there is a round of things in the shape of a bright moon hanging from the tree, which is quite delicate to look at.
"Wow, this little rabbit is really lifelike!" The eldest grandson, Changqing, exclaimed.
The eldest grandson Huaijin on the side swallowed his saliva: "Big sister, these ...... It's delicious to watch! β
The eldest grandson Changqing covered his mouth and smiled.
Chu Xiuyuan smiled and picked up a cake in the shape of a little rabbit and put it in the dishes of the eldest grandson Huaijin. The eldest grandson Huaijin carefully sandwiched it from the middle with chopsticks, and a milky white filling flowed out of the middle, and a milky fragrance instantly overflowed. Then gently scoop the milky white stuffing with a spoon and send it to your mouth, and a mellow milky fragrance spreads between your lips and teeth. The eldest grandson Huaijin's eyes widened in surprise, how cute and cute that little appearance was.
"Big sister, second sister, you eat too, it's really delicious!" The eldest grandson Huaijin urged.
Thinking of such a calm villain on weekdays, every time he loses his image in front of food, it is also funny.
So, throughout the first month, the eldest grandson Changqing took the eldest grandson Huaijin and the eldest grandson Yue to follow Chu Xiuyuan and Guiyun Pavilion to eat all the famous dim sum! The eldest grandson Yue also gradually opened his heart, and he became slightly closer to the eldest grandson Changqing.
At the end of the first month, the eldest grandson Kongqing called the eldest grandson Changqing and Chu Xiuyuan, and closed the door in the study for half a day, and others didn't know what they said, but when the eldest grandson Changqing and the eldest grandson Kongqing came out, both of them had red eyes.
The next day was the first day of the second lunar month, and early in the morning, Chu Xiuyuan sent a carriage to wait in front of the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and the eldest grandson Kongqing took the Du family and the eldest grandson Yue to see each other off at the door. Du Shi took a handful of tears and called out to the eldest grandson Huaijin one by one, his eyes full of distress and reluctance. The eldest grandson Changqing stood aside lightly, looking at Du's distress and the eldest grandson Huaijin refusing to react. The eldest grandson's eyes were sour, and he looked at the eldest grandson Changqing who was standing quietly on the side, and felt distressed in his heart, this daughter, he still owes it after all.
Chu Xiuyuan, who was on the side, silently took the hand of the eldest grandson Changqing, shook it a little harder, and the eldest grandson Changqing turned around and gave him a reassuring smile. Over the years, I have seen the warmth and coldness of people in the Prime Minister's Mansion, and I have long been indifferent to such a picture.
No matter how much reluctance there is, it will eventually lead to parting. Because it is light on the road, Chu Xiuyuan only prepared a carriage, the carriage is spacious, and the carriage can accommodate four or five people, the eldest grandson Changqing and Chu Xiuyuan and the eldest grandson Huaijin are enough, driving Yuzhu and Agarwood, the two of them have some skills, and they are also stable in driving. This time when he went out of the house, the eldest grandson Changqing only brought them, and for this matter, Banxia made trouble for a while. There are two guards in front of him who the eldest grandson Changqing is not familiar with, and there are not many people in the group, so hurry up and hurry. The carriage drove forward at a rapid pace.
"Where are we going?" The eldest grandson Changqing asked.
"Dongming Country."
"Dongming Kingdom? Not going to your hometown? Could it be that you are from Dongming? The eldest grandson, Changqing, became more and more suspicious.
"Yes." Chu Xiuyuan said concisely.
The eldest grandson Changqing became more and more puzzled, Chu Xiuyuan was from Dongming, why did he come all the way to Beichen Kingdom, and he still met his biological mother and married him. Looking at Changqing, the eldest grandson who was looking him up and down, Chu Xiuyuan amusedly stabilized her figure dangling from the bumps in the carriage, and then said, "In the future, you will know." β
The carriage drove for a few days and nights, and everyone was tired and tired, although the eldest grandson Changqing and the eldest grandson Huaijin also rested on the carriage, and they never slept deeply in the bumpy carriage and horses.
"Huzhou is ahead, let's find an inn, rest for a day and then hurry!" Chu Xiuyuan looked at the dark green in the eyes of the eldest grandson Changqing distressedly.
"I'm fine, but Huaijin is afraid that he is tired and has never been far away, and this trip will definitely follow us to suffer some hardships." The eldest grandson, Changqing, stroked the little man who was sleeping on his lap, a little worried.