Feiyun Garden
"Miss, I have already delivered all the New Year gifts."
Xu Wanyan nodded, "They didn't blame me for not going there in person, did they?"
Qiao Yun's expression was serious. "Miss, now, the news of what happened in the palace has spread all over the capital. They know your situation is special, so they didn't make a fuss about it."
"That's good!"
"Where's cousin Su?"
Qiao Yun shook her head. "Master Su is not at home. The servants said he went to pay New Year's greetings to the master. That's why I didn't see him."
"It's okay, there's more people coming."
"The little princess is quite happy. She said that she will come to see you when she is free."
Xu Wanyan nodded, "Has Xu Wanqing returned home?"
"No, there's still no sign of the eldest lady. Madam has been crying in Huajin Courtyard for a long time."
Xu Wanyan sneered. When they were planning, they should have thought of the unexpected.
"Now, the mansion is very lively."
Qiao Yun shook her head. "Miss, this year, the mansion is not very lively at all. Everyone is afraid of being involved with the Xu family, so no one comes to give New Year gifts."
"That's their business, not ours."
As she spoke, she called Mother Chen, Xichun and Qiaoyun over.
"This year is the first year we spend together. Originally, I should have given you New Year's money last night, but I went to the palace and you were already asleep when I came back. I'm going to make it up to you today."
The three of them immediately looked happy.
Xu Wanyan gave each person five taels of silver and a silver hairpin.
"Young lady, you give too much."
Mother Chen's eyes were a little red. In the past, from the lady, it was only a few hundred coins.
"Not much. We live in Feiyun Garden and rely on each other. I still rely on you for many things."
“It’s really too much.”
Xichun was also very moved.
"Take it. New year, new atmosphere."
After saying that, Xu Wanyan looked at Qiao Yun with a smile.
Qiao Yun took out some cakes and cloth.
"Miss, this, this won't do."
Not only did Mother Chen decline, Xichun was also eager to decline.
"Don't refuse yet. I know you've been in the Xu family for many years. I've seen you all work diligently and be down-to-earth."
"You have done so much for the Xu family, but neglected your own family. These are my gifts for your family, so that they can also have a happy New Year."
As soon as Xu Wanyan finished speaking, Mother Chen and Xichun fell to their knees.
"Miss, you are so kind. I, your servant, thank you on behalf of my family. Thank you."
"I am the same, young lady. I used to be worried, but now I will follow you wholeheartedly and stay by your side, even if it means death!"
Xu Wanyan laughed, "It's New Year's Day, what nonsense are you talking about? Hurry up and get up, the ground is cold."
"I'll give you a day off today, go back and reunite with your family."
Xichun and Mother Chen were filled with gratitude, their eyes red as they took the things and went out.
"Miss, how can there be such a rule in your house?"
Xu Wanyan looked outside the door and said, "This is my rule."
"I'm afraid it will become a habit and they will have to go back every New Year's Day."
Xu Wanyan smiled, her eyes curved. "So what? Our Qiao Yun is now the housekeeper."
Qiao Yun blushed and stammered, "I am doing this for the young lady's sake."
"I understand what you're saying. It's just one day off a year. If I can make them happy and win their hearts, I won't lose anything."
Qiao Yun thought for a while before she suddenly realized.
"Miss, I've misunderstood. I'm so stupid."
Xu Wanyan patted her head and said, "Our Qiao Yun is not stupid."
"This is yours. You've been with me for so many years, going through hardships and sufferings together, but you never abandoned me. In my heart, you are my family."
Qiao Yun held the heavy bag, her eyes red, "Miss, please don't say that. I enjoy much more happiness following you."
"Today, let's make something delicious together."
"Well, I'll prepare it right away."
Seeing Qiao Yun running away happily, Xu Wanyan felt sincerely happy.
When Xu Wanqing comes back, there will definitely be another storm.
However, it was what she expected.
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"Father"
Xu Maocai hurried over and saw a cold face as black as the bottom of a pot.
"Last night, what happened? Do you know how long I waited for you?"
As soon as he saw Xu Maocai, Old Master Xu became furious.
Xu Maocai knew he was in the wrong, so he lowered his head, looking guilty. "My son had clearly agreed with the prince, but who knew something would go wrong?"
"Where's Wanqing?"
Xu Maocai shook his head. "Wanqing was kidnapped by criminals, and her whereabouts are still unknown."
“Bang!”
"You useless thing, you can't even do this. Wanqing is useless, so you should find a way to let Wanyan marry into the Eastern Palace. The prince is just thinking about Su Feng's dowry, so let Wanyan marry in with the dowry."
Xu Maocai lowered his head and said nothing.
Old Master Xu gave him a look of disdain. "The things belong to Su Feng, so Wanyan has the right to claim them. Besides, this child is much more stable than Wanqing."
"Yes, I listen to my father."
Suddenly, Old Master Xu stood up and kicked Xu Maocai down.
"If you had listened to me earlier and not let that evil woman into the house, how could our Xu family have suffered such a disaster?"
"Father, I..."
"Go back and don't let that woman appear in front of me again."
Xu Maocai opened his mouth and took a long time to say "yes".
"Boss, when will the second one come?"
"Replying to the old master, the first master, and the second master, they have ushered in the spring."
Old Master Xu nodded, breathing heavily, and slowly closed his eyes.
"Mingxuan, call a car and let her go back."
Sun had just quietly entered Lu Mingxuan's room. Looking at the empty bed sheets, she knew why her son looked so embarrassed.
This unfaithful woman is truly hateful.
"good."
Lu Mingxuan responded indifferently and went out to find a carriage.
Xu Wanqing pouted in grievance, tears about to fall.
"Wanqing, don't be sad. You and Mingxuan haven't gotten married yet. If people knew you left our house so early in the morning, what would they think of you?"
"Mingxuan is a man, so it doesn't matter, but you are a girl after all, don't you think?"
After being comforted by Sun, Xu Wanqing felt much less aggrieved.
"Auntie, I, I'm just a little sad."
"Don't think too much. Once you marry me, you and Mingxuan can go out together."
Xu Wanqing's eyes were suddenly filled with joy, "Well, I understand."
"Go ahead, the car is here, go back and have a good rest."
"Well, thank you, auntie. I'll go back first."
Xu Wanqing ran to Lu Mingxuan happily.
"Go up and go back quickly. I've already paid for the bus."
Xu Wanqing felt a little hurt by Lu Mingxuan's cold attitude. She could only tell herself that he said he was embarrassed and didn't know how to face her.
"Then, I'll go back."
Lu Mingxuan nodded and watched the carriage leave, his eyes full of mist.
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