The New Year is here as promised...

Early in the morning, Prince Yu's mansion was bustling with activity. The servants were decorating the house by hanging lanterns, pasting up spring couplets, and cleaning the yard.

The children were trying on new clothes, while Leng Yu and Luo Lan stood in the yard, looking at the gifts all over the yard and looking at each other in surprise.

These ministers were so well-informed that they knew that Leng Yu would be canonized by the emperor today, so they sent gifts early on. Just now, more gifts were being delivered to Prince Yu's mansion.

Looking at these gifts, Luo Lan shrugged helplessly.

"Husband, what should we do? Should we accept it or not?"

Leng Yu raised his eyebrows expressionlessly and said:

"People are giving gifts during the New Year, so why wouldn't we accept them? Just do as you say and put them all into your coffers!"

Leng Yu had already thought it through. These things were all embezzled from the people by these people. Since they were sent to him, why shouldn't he accept them? He could use them on the people in the future, which would be considered taking from the people and using them for the people.

Hearing this, Luo Lan's mouth curled up to the sky, and she instructed A Gang:

"Hurry up, carry it to the backyard and put it all in my warehouse."

After so many years, Leng Yu has become accustomed to sending good things to Luo Lan's warehouse, which is specially used to store important items. In Luo Lan's words, it is always a good idea to save some things for emergencies.

At this time, the four children were dressed neatly and stood in front of them. Huaiyu was the first to say happily:

"Mom, our clothes all fit perfectly. Take a look. Do they look good?"

Luo Lan looked at the children in front of her, whose heights were almost catching up with her, and nodded with a smile on her face.

"Looks great! You've all grown up and are taller than me now. I'm so happy."

An An, who was the sweetest-mouthed, grinned and said:

"Mom, we are very happy to have you and Dad. When we grow up, we will support you and Dad. Then you won't have to work so hard."

Luo Lan smiled, then said to them seriously:

"When we enter the palace later, follow the old rules. Don't be too ostentatious or talk nonsense. Got it?"

An An responded first:

"Mother, every time you come to the palace, you always mention this conversation. We have memorized it by heart. Don't worry, we won't do anything rash or say anything nonsense. We won't embarrass you."

Luo Lan nodded, looked at Yi Cheng, and gently instructed:

"Cheng'er, today is your first time in the palace. In everything, you should learn more from your brothers and sisters and don't run around. Okay?"

Yi Cheng nodded excitedly.

"I understand. Don't worry, stepmother. Cheng'er won't cause any trouble for you and stepfather."

Today was his first time entering the palace. Although he was not a member of the royal family, he was still very happy. At least he could celebrate the New Year with his father, mother, brothers and sisters.

Leng Yu looked at the four children, nodded and instructed:

"Now that you are ready, go to the door, find your own carriage, and wait!"

Upon hearing this, the four children turned around and walked towards the door.

At this moment, the little twins hurried to Leng Yu and whispered a few words in his ear. Leng Yu's face became much more relaxed from the gloomy look just now.

After the twins left, Luo Lan asked in a low voice:

"My husband, what happened?"

"Everything is normal in Prince Xi's Mansion, and everything is normal on the streets of the capital. No unfamiliar faces appeared at the city gate. Leng Xi has already left with Yu Qiaoqiao and Xiaobao. It seems that he has changed his mind."

After hearing the news, Luo Lan felt a lot more relieved. Today is New Year's Day, and she doesn't want to see anything unpleasant happen.

There were many people coming to the palace from Prince Yu's Mansion today. The children had grown up, and it was not appropriate for them to ride in one carriage, so carriages were arranged for them separately.

Leng Yu rode on horseback and led these people towards the palace in a mighty procession.

At this time, the palace gate was already full of people. Since Prince Yu had not arrived, they could not enter first, so they could only wait here.

Leng Ming and Luo Xue had arrived here earlier. In their carriage sat a little girl of two or three years old who looked very similar to Leng Ming.

This little girl was Luo Xue’s child with Leng Ming, born three years ago.

The relationship between Luo Xue and Leng Ming began to heat up in the second year after their marriage. In the past few years, Leng Ming has always been obedient to Luo Xue as he was at the beginning. Because of the arrival of this child, he gave up his foolish ideas that he had at that time. He just wanted to stay with Luo Xue and the child and live a peaceful and stable life.

Leng Ming is now more than just Prince Ming. He has been promoted to the position of Minister of War, an official of the third rank. Since she gave birth to a child, Luo Xue no longer went to Huichun Hall to help, but devoted herself to managing Prince Ming's Mansion.

Thanks to Luo Xue's management and the emperor's rewards, Prince Ming's Mansion has accumulated a lot of assets over the years. Leng Ming has always felt that this is all thanks to Luo Xue.

The relationship between Leng Ming and Leng Yu has also eased a lot because of Luo Xue. They would often gather at the Duke of Huguo's Mansion and have a few drinks with Liu Dechang.

Leng Ming just opened the curtain door and looked out. The moment he lowered the curtain door, he whispered:

"Fourth brother and his wife haven't arrived yet. Did they get up late?"

Luo Xue held her daughter's hand, shook her head and smiled softly.

"No, I guess it's coming soon."

As soon as she finished speaking, someone outside shouted:

"Prince Yu has arrived!"

After hearing this, everyone got off the carriages and horses. Leng Ming and Luo Xue also got off the carriage with their daughter and gathered towards Leng Yu.

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