Soon the New Year arrived, and this was the first year in Lixian.

Mo Xuan's status is special, so naturally there are New Year's gifts from other mansions, which will not be too expensive.

Yunshang has to prepare a return gift, according to the economic conditions and positions of each prefecture, and different New Year's gifts.

Fortunately, she brought back a lot of silk and jewelry from the capital.

Finally, on the evening of the thirtieth day of the Chinese New Year's Eve, the government had a few days off, and Mo Xuan happened to be at home with his wife.

There are few masters, and there are many Xiaosi and maids.

Xiao Li is in charge of the kitchen, and on weekdays, Tian Dong and Rui'er learn literacy together.

The people in Cheng Bojiao's house are literate, whether they are adults or children, as long as they like it, they will teach.

The dumplings of the Chinese New Year's Eve rice bag, and most of the Chinese New Year's Eve meals in Lixian County are noodles.

Zero One They all have six dishes per table, full of portions, including fish, meat and vegetables.

The eight dishes of the main family are much finer, and Mo Xuan wanted to pull Cheng Bo to sit at the main table together, but he didn't agree to anything.

In the end, Cheng Bo and Zero One sat together.

There is wine at every table, rice wine with a high degree for men and fruit wine with a low alcohol for women.

Soon there was a crackling sound outside, and the sound of firecrackers and fireworks came and went.

A few children were running in the yard, Rui'er was wearing a red dress, a little fatter, a small face was round, and two sideburns were tied, just like a New Year's doll.

The door of the main house was open, and the zero one in the front yard also left the door open, watching a few children play.

Cheng Bo's grandson was a little older and a little shy, but he was soon driven by Rui'er and ran all over the yard.

The year in Lixian County is not cold, it is warmer than the capital, but it is a pity that there is no snow to be seen.

Mo Xuan and Yunshang stood at the door, looking up at the fireworks.

"Lady, it's a pity that there are no fireworks in the capital here, and there is nothing fun."

Mo Xuan said with some pity.

Yunshang smiled slightly, "It's also very good here, we can go out for a walk, the winter in the capital is too cold." ”

As he was talking, there was a sudden commotion at the door.

"The lion dancer is here, go and tell the old lady."

The two glanced at each other, and just said that there is no program in Lixian County, isn't this coming?

Mo Xuan helped Yunshang out of the mansion.

I saw a group of people gathered at the gate of the house, holding torches in their hands.

Two lions, golden and red, with long tails, were held by one holding a hydrangea.

Various celebrations are held during the Spring Festival in Lixian County, among which the lion dance performance is one of the most popular programs.

Some small children can even follow from beginning to end.

The lion dance troupe in Lixian County, the owner is a middle-aged man with high skills, and now that he is older, he has begun to accept apprentices, and there are a group of young apprentices under him.

The lion dance troupe has an instrument class, in which there are all kinds of instruments, and they are playing happily and lively.

There was a round of cheers and applause.

Yunshang Moxuan watched with relish, in addition to the lion dance, there are other programs, juggling and dancing.

There are men and women, wearing traditional costumes, the movement of men opening and closing, and the femininity of women are perfectly combined.

The folk customs of Lixian County are much more open, and women are allowed to participate in performances.

The two lions in the middle, sitting jumping, tumbling and blinking.

Lion dance is a job that requires skill, and the two work together tacitly.

The man with the lion's head jumped, and the lion's tail behind him caught it steadily.

Someone next to him shouted, "Good! ”

Then the people next to him shouted in unison.

"Great!"

"Haha, that kid's shoes are about to fall off."

Feeling the lively atmosphere, Yun Sheng held Mo Xuan's hand and smiled at each other when he looked down.

The show was soon over, and they had to go to the next house, and every year they would perform at the county lord's mansion first, and then go to another house.

A group of people shouted words of blessing at the top of their voices, and Mo Xuan hurriedly asked people to send a silver reward.

Giving a reward for silver is also particular, the county master is the highest, and no one else can be more than him.

Mo Xuan specially inquired and gave three taels of silver.

After all, it is a disaster year, and we can't be too extravagant and wasteful, and advocate frugality.

Three taels of silver is enough.

The leader of the lion dance troupe took it with a smile and said two auspicious words.

Then he waved his hand and pulled out the next one.

Rui'er and they want to see the excitement, and Ling Qi led a few small ones out to play.

The agreed time to come back, good Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, everyone no longer cares about a few children.

Yunshang and a group of maids made dumplings, Mo Xuan didn't agree, but he couldn't beat Yunshang.

For the New Year, it's good to make dumplings by hand.

Everyone talked and laughed, and soon it was time to eat, and a few leather children came back.

This is followed by a red envelope for the New Year's greetings.

First of all, a few small ones gave New Year's greetings to the Lord's house to the elderly.

No matter how much, the picture is happy, even Uncle Cheng and the doctor have it.

Then there were the subordinate maids and zero one, each of whom had at least three months of monthly silver.

The maids thanked them with smiles and said auspicious words.

Finally, I could have a Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, and a firecracker was set off before eating.

There was a little breeze in the night, and the lanterns were swaying, and the candlelight inside was flickering.

There was loud talking, laughing, and buzzing in every room.

The main house was a little quiet, only Mo Xuan Yunshang and Rui'er.

The child couldn't help being lonely, and was nagged by Yunshang for a while after eating, and saw that the others had almost eaten before letting people out.

There are a lot of people in Mofu, and even if it is the New Year, some people will pay attention to the safety of the whole house, so they don't worry about a few children at all.

A few little ones are very sensible and only play in the yard, putting small flowers and firecrackers.

You can see it in the front yard with just a tilt of your head, so you don't have to worry about it at all.

After a while, Yunshang was sleepy, and Mo Xuan insisted on keeping the New Year for Rui'er and her unborn child.

It's not too late to keep the New Year, as long as it's past the early hours of the morning, you can sleep.

Yunshang couldn't hold on, so she could only take off her clothes and sleep.

The child can't hold on too late, and after a while he will be called back to sleep.

Tonight I said that I don't need to be on duty all night, and I won't rush to get up tomorrow morning, whether it is the main family or the next person, you can sleep until you wake up naturally.

The sound of firecrackers continued overnight, and the next morning, people who couldn't sleep got up to wash.

Light-footed people are afraid of waking people up, especially the main family.

Everyone woke up one after another, and Xiao Li led people to prepare breakfast.

Breakfast is still dumplings, and I'm afraid I'll have to eat a few meals for the New Year.

Yun Sheng slept until almost noon, and Mo Xuan had already gotten up and gone to the mansion.

It's fine, but it's still going to be patrolled.

The carpenters have long been on vacation, and no matter how anxious they are, they can't work on the day of reunion.

In the third year of junior high school, the group of carpenters came back secretly and continued with the unfinished work.

Mo Xuan was helpless for a while, so he had to let the cook go to work early.

In the first month, Mo Xuan will go to the government office from time to time to have a look, and it is rare to be idle in the year.

After that, there were a bunch of things, the trial of the waterwheel, the construction of the terraces, the resettlement of the villagers, everything had to be watched by Mo Xuan.

Fortunately, there is no shortage of money now, and it looks like it is enough at present.