On the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, the streets of the capital were bustling with activity. Even though the cold wind was still biting, it could not dampen people's enthusiasm for the New Year.
Although everything for the New Year had already been prepared at home, Xiaokang and Xiaoqi still couldn't stand the hustle and bustle outside. After breakfast, they pestered Tian An to go out and play on the street.
Zhao Yiming said that he had something to do today and didn't even have breakfast, so he went out early. Tian An didn't care about him, because he was such a grown-up and couldn't get lost anyway.
Before leaving, he asked Pingxing and Pingsheng to take good care of the two children before taking Deng Xue and Chen Feng out with him.
Pingxing and Pingsheng were Xiaokang and Xiaoqi's servants. On the first day they arrived at their courtyard, they asked them to give them names, which meant smooth and prosperous.
Tian An originally wanted to ask Grandma Qin to go with them, but she said that she was old and would be out of breath after walking a few steps, so she shouldn't delay the young people from having fun.
As soon as they left the mansion, they went straight to the outer city. Compared to the inner city where most of the dignitaries lived, the outer city where there were more ordinary people was more lively.
When Tian An and Zhao Yiming were moving things from the space, they went to many places, among which there was a snack street that was extremely lively, and the two little ones must have liked it.
Sure enough, as soon as they arrived at the place, the two of them could hardly keep their eyes open. They looked here and there, and were very busy.
Tian An did not restrain them. He gave each of them a purse with 200 coins in each purse and let them buy whatever they liked.
She'd prepared the purse when she decided to take them shopping. What's the point of shopping if you don't buy anything? Changing some coins beforehand gave them a taste of the joy of spending.
The two of them first bought seven strings of candied haws and gave one string to each of them.
Tian An nodded with satisfaction. Good, he didn't just eat alone, but also knew how to share.
Tian An followed the two of them while eating a sweet candied haws. He saw them gather at a stall selling masks and look at them excitedly for a long time. Although he looked like he wanted some, he didn't buy anything in the end.
She turned around and went to the stall next to her that was selling cosmetics and hair ornaments. She ignored the stall owner's surprised look and started commenting on the hair ornaments. In the end, she bought a pair of red hairbands with tassels.
Then they ran towards Tian An excitedly, holding a hairband and said, "Sister, this is for you."
"You'll look great with this hairband during the Chinese New Year."
Tian An took the hairband, touched their heads, and said with a smile: "You two only have 200 coins each, why are you buying me this hairband? Go buy something you like!"
He pointed at the mask stall the two people were looking at and said, "Why don't you buy that mask? I see you obviously like it!"
Xiaokang looked at the mask stall and shook his head. "Masks won't last long after you buy them. I might as well buy a hairband for my sister."
Hearing this, Deng Xue laughed and joked, "It's no wonder that the young lady has treated the two young masters wholeheartedly. Now the two young masters will also love the young lady."
Since moving to the General's Mansion, the servants had changed the way they addressed them: Tian Mingwu was called "Master", Tian An was called "Miss", Xiaokang and Xiaoqi were called "Young Master", and Zhao Yiming was called "Uncle". This felt like kicking Zhao Yiming out of the house, but fortunately he didn't care.
Xiaokang shook his head with a mature look and said, "I can't make money on my own yet, so I can only buy hairbands for my sister. When I grow up, I will buy her more beautiful jewelry."
Xiaoqi also said, "I will also learn archery from brother-in-law Yiming, and go deer hunting every year to make deerskin boots for my sister."
Tian An was deeply moved by the two little ones. He felt warm in his heart and had a sense of pride that his young people had grown up.
Her brothers thought so much of her, so she couldn't be stingy, so she asked Deng Xue to follow behind and secretly buy the two masks they had just liked. Her brother had to have what other children had.
As they walked along, they came across a candy-blowing stall and each blew one. She had only seen this thing on TV in her previous life, but now that she saw it in person, she couldn't let it go.
Tian An first blew a little rabbit, and several people gathered together to watch it, looking very curious.
Soon it was Xiaokang's turn, and he asked the vendor to make him a big tiger. Xiaokang took the tube and blew air into it, while Xiaoqi stood by and watched him curiously.
Tian An bent over and looked for a while, then felt his waist a little sore, so he stood up and stretched himself.
Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, she saw Zhao Yiming walking out of an incense and candle shop across the street, carrying a basket in his hand.
Although it was covered with cloth, it was obvious that it must contain incense, candles, and offerings.
Did he come out early in the morning just to buy these things? But if he wanted to buy these things, he could just tell her, or just ask the servants to prepare them. Why was he being so sneaky?
Just as she was about to call him, Xiaokang pulled her back and said, "Sister, my big tiger is done. It's so majestic!"
Tian An glanced back and said perfunctorily, "Yeah, it's really impressive."
When I turned around to look again, there was no trace of Zhao Yiming!
Forget it, I’ll ask him when I get home tonight!
I originally thought that Zhao Yiming would be back by dinner time, but I ended up waiting until midnight.
Tian An took his two younger brothers and spent the whole day eating, drinking and playing. They returned home at dinner time. After the whole family sat down at the dinner table, they found that Zhao Yiming had not come back yet!
Granny Qin said that his servant had come to tell her before dinner that everyone should eat first and not wait for him.
Tian An didn't say anything, but asked the kitchen to leave some food for him.
Tian Mingwu was a little unhappy. "Why keep it? It won't kill him if he goes hungry. He's spoiled."
But when he turned around and saw Tian An staring at him, he smiled and quickly changed his words, "Leave it! Leave it! Leave some more broth for my good son-in-law."
Before Tian An went to bed, she specifically asked Deng Xue if Zhao Yiming had returned. Deng Xue went to the concierge to ask and then told her that he hadn't returned yet.
Tian An frowned, thinking back to what happened at the incense and candle shop during the day. "My brother is acting a little strange today! I hope nothing bad has happened to him!"
She told Deng Xue to keep an eye on the concierge and come over to tell her if Zhao Yiming arrived, and then she fell into a deep sleep. There was nothing she could do. She was too tired today and couldn't hold on any longer.
It was around midnight (12 o'clock in the evening). Tian An was half asleep when she heard Deng Xue's voice, "Miss, your son-in-law is back."
Tian An drowsily replied, "I know," and then fell asleep again.
"Bang, bang, bang... bang, bang..."
What a familiar voice!
Tian An suddenly sat up from the bed and tilted his head to look towards the window.
Then he saw the window being pushed open, and Zhao Yiming's handsome face with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes appeared inside.
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