Dinner was set in the plum garden, which was already warm as spring with charcoal fire. There are not many people in the Shen Mansion, and Shen Xingwan only set up two large tables, one for the elders and one for the juniors.

Shen Xingwan went to pick up Shen Qingran in person, and when the two arrived, they were almost the same.

Shen Mochen personally helped the old lady over and sent the old lady to the main seat to be placed.

Li Xi arrived late, like a real guest, smiling and greeting the elders.

He's talking about the old lady, the fourth master is good.

And not in the past, the grandmother, the fourth uncle.

A change in title means a change in identity.

Standing there now is not Shen Qishao, who has a sweet mouth and loves to play.

It is the king of Fuso, who holds the brave Fusang army and is the sword in the hands of the Son of Heaven.

The old lady did not show any discomfort, and said with an unchanged expression, "Go and sit with your sisters." ”

They are all their own families, so there is no distinction between men and women.

Li Xi sat next to Shen Mochen, and no one spoke for a while.

Shen Qingran smiled to ease the atmosphere, "I can't drink on Chinese New Year's Eve this year. ”

"Then you have to eat more, or you will lose a lot." Shen Xingwan answered.

Although Uncle Shen is full of poetry and books, he is not old-fashioned, on the contrary, he is very interesting to talk about.

While drinking and telling them some interesting stories and anecdotes about Chinese New Year's Eve, the atmosphere gradually improved.

In the second half of the drink, Shen Sishu was a literati and felt that such a day had no fly in the ointment.

Shen Xing washed his hands and burned incense at night, and personally played a few songs.

In the melodious music, Li Xi has a sense of trance that he doesn't know what year it is.

In the past, it was more lively than this during the New Year in Jiangnan, a group of people got together, and there were all kinds of tricks to play.

Throwing pots, fighting poems, drinking orders...

If only time could have stood still in that moment.

The sound of the piano stopped, and Li Xi's eyes also sobered up, and he raised his head and drank the wine in the cup.

Shen Mochen said, "It's almost time, let's go to the yard to watch the firecrackers." ”

Everyone came to the courtyard with their cloaks, and the whole courtyard was very brightly illuminated by lanterns, and the snow had stopped, and there was a thick layer on the ground.

When the hour came, the sound of firecrackers rang out one after another.

On the Shen family's side, Fourth Uncle Shen personally lit a long string of firecrackers spread in the corner.

In the sound of firecrackers, the New Year was ushered in.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Fireworks from the official and private sectors flew together, and the entire sky was lit up.

Shen Qingran looked up with bright eyes, "It's so beautiful." ”

Shen Siye said freely, "If you want to sleep, go to sleep, and if you want to play all night, you can also play." ”

And he said, "Mother, I'll send you back to the yard." ”

The old lady said, "You are busy with your own affairs, I don't need you to care." ”

Shen Siye didn't say much, he flicked his sleeves and left, and there were still activities in the second half of the night in their literary society.

Li Xi took the initiative to reach out and hold the old lady, "There are some things I want to ask the old lady for." ”

The old lady didn't say much, and was helped away by him.

After walking for a short time, Li Xi suddenly turned around, "Come back later." ”

Shen Xingwan rubbed his drunken head and followed.

When I entered the old lady's yard, I immediately had a maid ring serving the wine soup.

Shen Xingwan lowered his head and drank.

Li Xi didn't move, but looked at the candle flame in a daze.

"If you want to know anything, just ask." The old lady took the initiative to speak.

Li Xi asked with a clear look in his eyes, "The Shen family has been making small moves in recent years, especially the relationship with me, which has made His Majesty very dissatisfied. ”

Li Xi paused at this point, "Why do you want to do this?" I knew that it would be dangerous for the Shen family to do so..."

In another family, Li Xi might feel that he was interested in that supreme chair.

But the Shen family can't be!

If they had that mind, they wouldn't have waited until today. There have been many good times, but the Shen family didn't choose to take that path.

I won't suddenly lose my mind and go crazy now, and I have that thought.

This is what Li Xi can't figure out the most.

Shen Xingwan didn't drink the soup anymore, and instantly cheered up, looking at the old lady with burning eyes.

Although she had some guesses in her heart, she still wanted to hear what the old lady would say.

The old lady's expression seemed to be ten years old in an instant, and she said tiredly, "The Shen family naturally has a reason for the Shen family to do this, but it's not time to say it yet." ”

Li Xi was a little disappointed.

"Okay, it's not too early, let's go back and rest." The old lady opened her mouth to drive people away, not giving them a chance to speak.

Shen Xingwan personally sent him to the door.

Li Xi got into the carriage and turned around and asked, "What do you think is the reason that will make the old lady avoid it?" ”

Shen Xingwan lowered his eyes, "I don't know." ”

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The fireworks are over, and the night is quiet again.

Qin Xuejian closed the window and looked at someone with a dead face, "It's late at night, it's time for the Ninth Prince to leave." ”

Min Hee-jan pretended to be drunk and didn't answer.

Qin Xuejian ruthlessly dismantled him, "You won't get drunk even if you drink ten glasses." ”

Min Xijian propped her chin and looked at her with a confused look, "So you still remember." ”

Qin Xuejian had a headache, "What are you doing tonight?" ”

Chinese New Year's Eve actually came to her, and they were not familiar to this point.

Min Xijian drank all the residual wine in the cup before slowly speaking, "Something hasn't been right over there recently, you remind the girl of the Shen family to be careful." ”

Qin Xuejian frowned, "What does he want to do?" ”

"I don't know, but it's certainly not good." Min Xi said simply.

"I see, thank you for running and lying down." Qin Xuejian thanked politely.

Min Xijian couldn't take her eyes back from her face, and suddenly felt a little dry, "It's not enough to thank you verbally." ”

"And what do you want?"

"I want to..."

"Forget it, let's owe it first, and I'll talk about it when I think about it."

Qin Xuejian thought for a while and said, "Then if there is any news, you have to inform me as soon as possible." ”

"Okay."

Qin Xuejian was a little sleepy, "I'm going to rest, you can go back too." ”

Min Xijian immediately showed a pitiful look, "It's all snow outside, and it's still so cold." My sister actually drove me away, you are so ruthless. ”

Qin Xuejian was choked for a moment, a little helpless, "Today is Chinese New Year's Eve, it's not good for you to stay here." ”

"What's so bad, I'll go back alone anyway."

The snow outside is really thick, and it's cold at night in winter.

Qin Xuejian had no choice but to say, "If you want to stay, stay." ”

He also instructed Mengyu, "Find a room for him to live in." ”

After saying that, he dragged his long skirt and went back to the room.

Min Xijian looked at her back and muttered, "Sister, have you put it down?" ”

Qin Xuejian kept walking, "I forgot it a long time ago..."

Min Xijian couldn't help but laugh.

Forget about the good...

Only by forgetting can he start again, and he can have a chance.

Min Xijian hummed a little song all the way, followed Mengyu to the room, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise.

Mengyu wondered if he was drunk, otherwise why would he suddenly be happy.