She smiled and said to Qin Qianluo, "It's finally over. I'm so excited to see my parents soon."

With a gentle smile on her lips, Qin Qianluo methodically tidied her hair accessories, her slender fingers gently smoothing her hair as she softly replied, "Yes, let's go quickly."

The two smiled at each other, their eyes filled with longing for their families and joy at their impending reunion. Their smiles were especially touching in the warm light.

A moment later, they rode their horses to the city gate. A gentle breeze blew by, carrying wisps of chill that lingered around them.

At the city gate, people came and went, and the cries of vendors rose and fell, creating a lively scene, yet it did nothing to distract them.

They waited quietly, their eyes occasionally gazing into the distance, their gazes filled with anticipation.

Before long, a richly decorated carriage bearing royal insignia slowly approached from afar.

The wheels rolled and churned on the road, making a dull thud and raising a light cloud of dust.

The two exchanged a smile, their eyes flashing with surprise. They quickly stepped forward, the clatter of hooves echoing as they approached the carriage.

The carriage slowly came to a stop, its body swaying slightly. Su Jinyun and Qin Qianluo respectfully bowed to the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Dowager, their posture upright and their demeanor displaying the utmost respect of subjects.

Then, they eagerly boarded the carriage where Qin Shouzhen and Lin Ruoqing were.

As soon as she entered the carriage, Qin Qianluo excitedly shouted, "Dad, Mom, we missed you so much!" Her voice was loud and clear, filled with barely suppressed excitement.

Lin Ruoqing smiled broadly, the fine lines at the corners of her eyes radiating joy. Holding Su Jinyun's hand, she said affectionately, "Good child, I've been thinking about you all the way here."

Qin Shouzhen smiled and nodded, his eyes full of affection. Inside the carriage, laughter and cheerful conversation filled the air, creating a warm atmosphere that swept away the fatigue of the journey.

Upon returning to the Qin residence, the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Dowager were escorted back to the palace by the crowd. Lin Ruoqing, holding Qin Qianluo's hand, walked into the living room and sat down with a smile.

The living room was warmly decorated, with fresh flower arrangements on the table, emitting a delicate fragrance.

At this moment, she looked amusedly at Su Jinyun and Qin Shouzhen following behind, the two of them staring at each other with wide eyes and their faces full of resentment.

He looked as if he was about to pull out a chessboard and engage in a three-hundred-round battle at any moment.

Su Jinyun rubbed her hands together, eager to try, while Qin Shouzhen was not to be outdone, his eyes gleaming with fighting spirit.

Lin Ruoqing quickly stopped her, scolding, "You just got back, and instead of resting, you're thinking about playing chess."

The family sat together and enjoyed a warm dinner. The table was full of delicious dishes, and everyone chatted and shared the wonderful time of reunion.

After dinner, everyone went back to their rooms to rest. They slept soundly through the night, and the next day, Su Jinyun and Qin Qianluo had just finished court and hadn't even had a chance to catch their breath.

Qin Shouzhen grabbed Su Jinyun and said, "Jinyun, we didn't get to play yesterday, so we have to have a good game today!"

His voice was cheerful and full of energy. Su Jinyun also became interested, her eyes sparkling with anticipation: "Alright, Dad, I won't hold back!"

As they talked, the two walked towards the room where the chessboard was placed. Qin Qianluo looked at her wife, smiled, and shook her head, her eyes full of doting affection.

She turned and went to Lin Ruoqing's room, intending to have a good chat with her mother. Inside the room, the mother and daughter talked happily, their laughter occasionally breaking the silence, creating a warm and beautiful atmosphere.

Time flies like an arrow, and in the blink of an eye, the New Year's Day arrives.

On this day, the entire mansion was immersed in liveliness and celebration, with lanterns and decorations everywhere and bright red lanterns hanging high.

Red ribbons fluttered in the wind, and auspicious Spring Festival couplets were pasted on the doors, creating a strong festive atmosphere everywhere.

The family returned from the palace banquet, and although they were a little tired, the joy of reunion filled their faces with happy smiles.

Back at the mansion, everyone sat together again, enjoying this rare and heartwarming time.

The courtyard was brightly lit, as if it were daytime. The younger generation of the family ran around the courtyard like happy deer.

The crisp laughter rose and fell, echoing throughout the courtyard.

Feng Qingyun was having the most fun. She was like a queen of children, chasing and playing with Qin Jiyuan and Qin Qianyu's children in the yard.

A moment later, they lit the small fireworks in the corner, and instantly, colorful sparks flew everywhere, eliciting cheers from the children.

A moment later, they started playing hide-and-seek, their small figures weaving between the flowers and the artificial hills, which was quite amusing.

Su Jinyun leaned against Qin Qianluo's chest, her hands gently encircling Qin Qianluo's waist, as if she had found the warmest harbor, snuggling tightly together.

The two looked up at the night sky together, where fireworks burst forth one after another like dreamlike flowers.

Fireworks exploded in the night sky, red like fire, pink like the sunset, and green like jade, decorating the dark night sky like a dream.

The dazzling light shone on their faces, reflecting the contours of happiness.

As a giant firework bursts brilliantly in the night sky and slowly falls, sparks streak across the horizon like shooting stars.

Su Jinyun gently raised her head, her eyes reflecting the brilliance of the fireworks and Qin Qianluo's gentle face.

Her voice was soft and sweet, filled with love, as she whispered, "Qianluo, Happy New Year, I love you."

Though the voice was soft, it penetrated straight into Qin Qianluo's heart in the lively courtyard.

Upon hearing this, Qin Qianluo slowly lowered her eyes, her gaze lingering on Su Jinyun's face.

The warm orange glow of fireworks danced on her face, creating a soft, peach-blossom-like hue. Her eyes seemed to hold glittering stars, filled with love and tenderness.

Qin Qianluo's heart raced, and unable to contain her emotions, she slowly leaned closer and gently kissed Su Jinyun's soft lips.

Just then, another cluster of fireworks burst open, exploding into a sky full of light and flame against the dark blue night sky, with red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple intertwining to create a dreamlike sea of ​​light and shadow.

Firework fragments fell like a fine rain of stars.

They embraced tightly and kissed passionately under the fireworks. The world seemed to stand still at that moment, with only their heartbeats and warm breaths remaining.

The dazzling fireworks and the two embracing each other created a beautiful picture, forever freezing this moment overflowing with love in the depths of time.

(As the seasons change, new chapters unfold each day.)

Thank you all for your continued support. On this Lunar New Year of the Snake, may your life be like the dawn breaking through the darkness and heading towards a bright and smooth path.

May all your actions be as you wish, may the road ahead be adorned with blooming flowers, may you be joyful year after year, and may every day bring you happiness and success, and may every moment be gently embraced by happiness and beauty.

The 10,000-word chapter has been delivered today, which can be considered a small bonus chapter. The author thanks every reader who supports me. Love you all, sending you love.

By the way, a friendly reminder to my friends in the north: please be careful when going out. It just snowed, and the roads are slippery. The author fell this morning and still has a sore arm. Please be careful!