Chapter 328: Staying Up Together

In the blink of an eye, it is New Year's Eve.

It was snowing heavily, and big red lanterns were hung and new couplets were posted in front of the gates of various mansions in the capital.

The sounds of children playing and sporadic firecrackers echoed in the streets and alleys, and the air was filled with a lively atmosphere of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new.

According to past traditions, important officials of the court should go to the palace for a banquet to celebrate the new year.

Unexpectedly, Emperor Jiahe sympathized with the fact that Crown Princess Yuntang had just recovered from a serious illness and was still weak, so he specially cancelled this year's palace banquet.

Only the Prince Regent was summoned to the palace with the Crown Princess, several princesses and their biological mother to accompany the Grand Empress Dowager and the Emperor to celebrate the New Year together.

Since the emperor wanted a quiet reunion, the ministers naturally agreed! Every government office happily made preparations to spend some quality time with their families.

......

According to the imperial decree, Xiao Tangbao should be woken up and dressed before dawn...

But Chuntai led a group of maids to guard outside the door. No one urged them. They just waited quietly for the little guy to wake up on his own before they pushed the door open quietly and entered again.

After washing and changing clothes, Tang Bao tied up her hair into two small buns, put on a brand new bright red brocade jacket, stepped on a pair of brocade boots of the same color, and went straight to find her father who was just across the wall...

Although her steps were straight, they were still somewhat soft. The fluffy white hairs on her collar and cuffs made her face look pale, but made her look even more lovely!

Yun Che carefully fastened his daughter's cloak before carrying her out and placing her in the thickly padded carriage that had been prepared long ago.

The car door closed gently, quickly isolating the cold air outside.

Little Tangbao snuggled up to her father, listening to the creaking sound of the carriage rolling over the snow and the faint noise coming from the streets... Her beautiful big eyes flickered with anticipation for the New Year.

After all, last year, because Tang Bao was in a coma, no one could have a happy New Year...

The little guy suddenly felt a trace of guilt in his heart, and rubbed against his father's arms again.

......

The once majestic and solemn imperial palace was now filled with joy. Big red lanterns were hung high under the corridors, upside-down "Fu" characters could be seen everywhere, and the stone steps of the palace were all covered with brand new red carpets.

Little Tangbao kept shouting "Good luck has arrived, good luck has arrived..." through the car window all the way, and soon they arrived at Shoukang Palace.

Eunuch Shen Ying, who was busy and confused not far away, saw the carriage of the Regent's Palace from a distance and hurriedly went to greet it with a smile on his face.

"Aiyayo~ Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess is finally here!"

"The Empress Dowager and the Emperor have been clamoring for you all morning... Come in with us now; it's warm inside!"

As soon as Shen Ying finished speaking, Aunt Yao picked up Tang Bao and ran into the yard without looking back, as if she was snatching a child away!

......

The time of staying up late on New Year's Eve is long and warm.

Everyone sat together and chatted. Little Tangbao was very energetic at first, looking at this and that... He stared with his big round eyes, listening to what the adults said as if he understood it, and laughing from time to time.

But not long after, her little head kept nodding down, her eyes squinting, and she was as sleepy as a chick pecking at rice. Her naive appearance made everyone laugh.

The Empress Dowager felt sorry for her and quickly asked someone to take her to the warm room for a nap, but the little girl forced her eyes open a little, mumbled softly, and refused to leave no matter what.

"Tang Bao is not sleepy enough to talk nonsense!" She rubbed her eyes vigorously, forcing herself to stay alert. Her soft voice was filled with a bit of seriousness, "Third Aunt is pregnant with a little sister, Tang Bao saw it..."

Yun Miaoyi's fair face suddenly turned red, "I... I..." She lowered her head in shame, speechless for a moment, not knowing where to start.

Concubine Li was stunned at first, and then her eyes turned red in an instant.

She held her daughter's hand tightly, her voice trembling slightly, "This is great... This is a great thing! Later, mother will definitely give Tang Bao a few more big red envelopes!"

"......" Yun Miaoyi raised her head in a daze, with a dazed look in her eyes. She could hardly believe her ears.

She didn't remarry!

She is unmarried and pregnant!!

Did she...did she hear it wrong?

The Grand Empress Dowager also nodded with a smile, and said in a gentle voice: "It is indeed a happy event, Miaoyi, there is no need to be shy. The child you are carrying in your belly is naturally the blood of my Yun family!"

Emperor Jiahe then continued in a clear voice, "Grandmother is right! From now on, all children born by Third Sister will have the surname Yun!"

“…”

Suddenly, the night watchman sounded.

The drowsy little Tangbao suddenly woke up with a start!

She slid down to the ground, tidied her little red coat, walked to the front of the Empress Dowager, and knelt on the ground with a "thump", as if she was going to kowtow...

Everyone was shocked and just wanted to stop him...

Eunuch Shen Ying was quick-witted and quick-handed. The moment little Tangbao's head hit the ground, he hurriedly threw a soft cushion over and placed it firmly in front of her, fearing that this honest little ancestor would get hurt again!

The little guy turned around and gave Eunuch Shen a mischievous look, which made Shen Ying smile with her hands covering her lips. She felt so happy!

She smiled sweetly at the Empress Dowager and said in a clear voice:

"Tang Bao kowtows to Great-Grandma! I wish her a long life, good health, and a smile on her face forever!!"

Although there was no sound, little Tangbao confidently stretched out his two white and tender little hands towards the Grand Empress Dowager...

The meaning couldn't be clearer—red envelopes! Red envelopes!

“Ouch~”

"How much honey has been smeared on our Tangbao's little mouth today? Why is it so sweet!?"

The Empress Dowager smiled from ear to ear and touched her little face lovingly.

She quickly held up a large, thick, and plump red envelope and handed it to her, "Good child, this is the New Year's money that great-grandmother gave to Tangbao! It can ward off evil spirits and disasters, and bless our Tangbao to eat well, sleep soundly, be free from illness and disaster, and be happy every day from now on!"

The little fellow took the heavy red envelope with both hands, smiling so much that his eyes were not visible, and thanked her sweetly: "Thank you, great-grandmother!"

Little Tang Bao, who was about to celebrate her fifth birthday, was too embarrassed to open the red envelope in public to look inside. She put the red envelope into her Qiankun bag, rolled up her sleeves, and solemnly began to kowtow to everyone:

"Tang Bao wishes Fourth Uncle: Good luck and success in everything!"

"Tang Bao wishes Dad good health and abundant wealth!"

"Tang Bao wishes all the grandmothers: May your children and grandchildren surround you and enjoy a happy family life!"

"Tangbao wishes my eldest aunt, second aunt, and third aunt: Happy New Year and a happy family!"

“…”

The Empress Dowager's face flushed with laughter as she pointed at Yun Che and teased, "Look at you, my precious daughter! You're even more calculating than the Minister of Revenue! I'm finding new ways to push you to make more money!"

Everyone laughed along, and amidst the laughter and joy, little Tangbao gained a lot!

The little guy secretly took a look into the Qiankun bag, contentedly tugged at the corner of his father's clothes, and mumbled in a baby voice that he wanted to go back home.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became quiet.

Emperor Jiahe touched the top of little Tangbao's head and asked softly, "It's still early. Tangbao, don't you want to spend more time with your great-grandmother and fourth uncle?"

The little fellow shook his head like a rattle and said seriously, "Tang Bao, please come to the palace to stay for a while and spend some time with your great-grandmother and fourth uncle!"

"But Tang Bao has to go back to sleep today! Tomorrow morning, Tang Bao has to go door to door to wish everyone a happy new year!"

She still clearly remembers the interesting things she saw when her soul left her body!

If you don’t take advantage of the New Year’s greetings to receive red envelopes, will you be able to blackmail others later?

That’s so bad!