"What do you mean?" Xu Mo asked in surprise.
Qi Huai couldn't hide the envy in his eyes, "It must be a blessing from my past life to have met such younger siblings."
Xu Mo was taken aback at first, but quickly smiled and looked back at the three little figures behind him.
The dumplings were finished, but his younger siblings still hadn't left, clearly intending to stay and wait with him.
That's what family is like: advancing and retreating together, sharing joy and sorrow.
"It truly is a blessing from my past life," Xu Mo murmured softly, a smile playing on his lips.
However, the January wind was still quite cold, so he planned to persuade his younger siblings to wait in the carriage soon, so that they wouldn't catch a cold.
But before he could turn around, the west gate of the imperial city opened.
Countless people walked out.
Among them were the current prime minister, the Minister of Rites, and members of prominent families in Fengjing such as the Fang, Jiang, Zhu, and Tao families. They wore official robes of first, second, and third rank officials, and black gauze hats with double wings. Some had solemn expressions, while others were chatting in twos and threes.
Xu Mo frowned; he didn't see An Jun inside.
Chang Yan frowned as he saw many familiar yet unfamiliar people.
The twelve-year-old boy turned around, trying to hide inside the carriage.
But then Qi Huai saw the Minister of Rites, and his eyes lit up as he shouted, "Father!"
Most of the officials in the Golden Palace turned their heads.
The Minister of Rites had a solemn expression, but a hint of a smile in his eyes. He scolded, "Why did you come here, boy? Why don't you hurry home for the New Year?"
Qi Huai bowed respectfully, saying, "Your son is here to welcome Father home."
It truly exemplifies the kindness of fathers and the filial piety of sons.
Xu Mo suddenly realized that he also had things he envied about Qi Huai.
He bowed and greeted the Minister of Rites before preparing to step back.
Suddenly, a snort of anger rang in my ears.
"Young Xu, what instructions did I give you back then? And what did you promise me?"
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