Chapter 396 New Year's Eve

"Aya!"

Zhou Hansheng walked towards her with a smile.

Zhao Liya's pretty face softened as she revealed a faint smile: "Didn't you go to the palace for a banquet? Why are you here? Is the palace banquet over?"

Zhou Hansheng placed a hand gently on her shoulder and chuckled, "The palace banquet was too boring, so I left early. I guessed you would be back soon, so I waited here."

Zhao Liya raised her eyelids and glared at him: "How dare you say that? If my mother finds out, don't even think about coming to our house before we get married. Even if you come, don't even think about seeing me again."

My mother's dissatisfaction was about to overflow. Zhao Liya intuitively felt that if Zhou Hansheng didn't restrain himself, they would never see each other again before they got married. This guy was too much. He always had all kinds of excuses, especially always using the eldest prince as an excuse. My mother couldn't refuse, but she must be unhappy.

Zhou Hansheng chuckled, and simply pulled her into his arms. He lowered his head and gave her a light kiss on the forehead. "Don't worry, if my mother-in-law is really angry with me, I won't do it openly again!"

Zhao Liya: “.”

Zhou Hansheng thought to himself, I care about Aya, so my mother-in-law shouldn't have any objections, right?

"It's quite quiet outside today. Do you want me to take you for a walk?"

On New Year's Eve, every family is reunited, and the outside world is naturally quiet. Even the shops close early, and the shopkeepers and their employees go home to reunite with their families and celebrate the New Year.

However, going out for a walk at this time actually sounds like a good idea?

After all, she has never had this kind of experience before!

Zhao Liya, who was originally feeling sleepy and just wanted to lie down and fall asleep, was deeply moved.

Zhou Hansheng smiled and said, "Wait!"

As he spoke, he fetched her a bright red cloak embroidered with plum blossoms and put it on her. "Let's go!"

"Okay then, let's go shopping for a while!"

"OK!"

Zhou Hansheng chuckled softly, took her hand and went out, and tied his cyan-gold cloak on as well. The two of them walked towards the corner gate of the back garden in tacit understanding.

Zhao Liya was hesitating whether to ask the maid to open the door, but Zhou Hansheng had already embraced her and said with a smile, "I'll take you out!"

After saying that, he jumped lightly and led his men directly over the wall.

Zhao Liya was so scared that she let out a low cry and hugged him involuntarily.

After climbing over the wall and landing, my heart was still beating fast and I felt a little dizzy. "Why didn't you tell me in advance?"

Zhou Hansheng smiled: "With me here, Aya can always trust me with everything. Aya needs to get used to it quickly."

Zhao Liya felt sweet in her heart and gently slapped his hand around her waist, "Be more restrained!"

After saying that, he gathered his cloak, turned around and walked out of the alley.

Zhou Hansheng chased after him with a low laugh. As expected, he had restrained himself a little and stopped touching her. The two of them walked side by side.

From today until the Lantern Festival, the curfew in the capital has been lifted, and no patrolling guards will come forward to check anyone no matter how late it is.

Today, on New Year's Eve, the reunion holiday, although the curfew has been lifted, is almost deserted. The long streets, usually bustling with activity at almost any time of day, are now completely empty. Walking down them feels both strange and strangely enjoyable.

Tall and elegant shops are lined up on both sides of the street, and festive red lanterns or exquisite and beautiful revolving lanterns are hung under the eaves of every house. The lights are sparkling and colorful, adding a touch of brightness and beauty to the quiet and peaceful environment, creating a strong atmosphere of celebrating the festival.

Zhao Liya and Zhou Hansheng walked side by side at a leisurely pace. Zhao Liya was quite interested in the various lanterns on both sides. She commented and admired them along the way, talking and laughing. Although it was a deserted and empty street, there was an invisible warmth and liveliness lingering around them.

Zhou Hansheng hadn't known when he'd gently taken Zhao Liya's hand, occasionally tilting his head to glance at his beloved with a smile, his every frown and smile charming and charming. The soft light falling on them added a faint halo to their ambiguity.

"Oh! Brother Zhou, look, it's snowing!"

Zhao Liya suddenly cried out in surprise and joy, looking up at the sky. Snowflakes, as light as catkins, drifted silently down from the dark sky, fluttering in the halo before landing lightly and silently on the ground.

Zhao Liya chuckled and stretched out her hand, watching the crystal snowflakes gently fall on her palm. They were cool and soon turned into water droplets.

"Brother Zhou, look! It's snowing so heavily! I wonder how thick the snow will be when we get up tomorrow morning. I haven't seen snow in years!"

Come to think of it, I’m really looking forward to it!

The world covered in silver, with pink and white bricks, and jade trees and branches, is as beautiful as a fairyland when it is not damaged or trampled upon. Who would not be amazed and admire it?

Zhou Hansheng smiled and said, "It's really a good sign that it's snowing today. It's snowing heavily, so there will definitely be a lot more tomorrow. How about I take you out of the city tomorrow afternoon? There's much more beautiful scenery outside the city!"

Just imagining that situation, Zhao Liya couldn't help but nodded: "If, if I have time——"

After all, the first day of the Lunar New Year is quite busy!

"Then it's settled!" Zhou Hansheng was delighted. He held her hand and said with a smile, "It's a little cold. Let me warm you up!"

Zhao Liya gave him a smirk, without refutation or rejection.

In fact, with my mother and aunt around, it's enough to handle New Year's greetings. There are also Hu Ling and Yu Tao, so it doesn't matter whether they are there or not.

Zhou Hansheng was satisfied and said, "I'll wait for you at the corner gate tomorrow."

"Yeah," Zhao Liya nodded with a smile.

The snow gradually got heavier, and the previous scattered fluttering snow turned into a heavy blanket, and a thin layer soon accumulated on the cloak and shoulders.

The wind seemed to have become a little bit stronger.

Zhou Hansheng bent down and carried Zhao Liya on his back: "I'll take you back."

Zhao Liya chuckled and said okay, she wrapped her arms loosely around his neck and gently lay on his back, watching him walk in the snow. She closed her eyes, the snow fell silently, and her nostrils were filled with his scent.

Give yourself to Him and feel at peace.

The Spring Festival after the New Year was especially busy, with greetings coming and going, socializing, and keeping Deng, Widow Qu, Qu Yutao, and the housekeeper busy. Zhao Liya, a bride-to-be with her wedding date approaching, had a surprisingly free time.

Things like going out to visit friends have nothing to do with her at this time!

She should just stay at home and prepare her dowry before getting married.

Knowing this, Zhou Hansheng came to Zhao's house more frequently, and the two of them met more often than before.

After the Lantern Festival, one month later, February 16th is the day for the wedding.

There were countless people coming to the Zhao family to add dowry, one group after another, and Zhao Liya suddenly felt a little nervous.

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