Qin Chuan hurriedly took a few steps outside.
The Su family's carriage sped up and came to an abrupt stop at the gate.
Su Ruyan hurriedly got off the carriage and rushed towards Qin Chuan: "Husband..."
Qin Chuan approached her, wanting to give her a hug, but there were too many people around, so he held back and simply held her hand, saying, "My wife..."
Today, Su Ruyan wore a white jacket and skirt with a white cloak over it, the cloak's belt tied in a flower knot. A gold hairpin adorned her hair, making her graceful and elegant, with a touch of charm.
Having not seen her husband for a long time, she glanced at Qin Chuan, her eyes slightly red.
"My dear husband, you've lost weight."
During Qin Chuan's time in the military camp, he mainly ate instant noodles, so it's no wonder he lost weight.
Of all these people, the one who cares about him the most is still his own wife…
He was deeply moved, and his eyes welled up with tears.
Su Ruyan stood on tiptoe and reached out to wipe his face. "See, I knew it. You must be covered in dust, traveling a long and tiring journey. My husband has really had a tough time..."
"Alright, let's go in."
Qin Chuan let go of her hand.
No one seemed to find anything wrong with the scene of some people showing affection in public.
As Su Ruhua watched, tears welled up in her eyes, and she thought to herself, "Fifth Sister, you're so lucky..."
Su Zhi Qiu then called out, "It's cold outside, everyone come inside! The New Year's Eve dinner is ready. Except for those on guard duty, everyone should go and have dinner!"
"Let's eat New Year's Eve dinner!"
The young princess happily stepped through the gate.
The rest of the people also went in one after another.
Qin Chuan and Su Ruyan walked side by side, followed by Yuan'er and Juan'er.
Seeing that Qin Chuan didn't care about her, Yuan'er looked a little disappointed.
"Oh right, I almost forgot."
Qin Chuan suddenly turned around, and Su Ruyan looked at him.
"Aniu, Qiuniang, come here."
Qin Chuan called over the brother and sister who were guarding the black-covered carriage.
Su Ruyan had lived in the Imperial Preceptor's residence for a while, so she naturally recognized the two unfortunate siblings. Seeing that Qin Chuan had almost forgotten them, she couldn't help but laugh and tease, "Husband, look at your memory, you're always so forgetful..."
After saying that, she took Li Qiuniang's hand and said to Yuan'er and Juan'er, "This is Li Qiuniang. She is about the same age as you two. She is the one who serves the young master. You should get along well with her from now on."
Yuan'er and Juan'er had both signed slave contracts, and they were unaware that Li Qiuniang had not signed a slave contract, so they assumed that she was also a servant of the young master and young lady.
"Let's go inside and have our New Year's Eve dinner!"
Su Ruyan greeted the brother and sister.
Although Li Qiuniang was preoccupied with worries about the people and things back home, seeing how warm and welcoming the Grand Preceptor's wife was, her worries lessened somewhat, and she followed her into the Su residence.
Li Aniu was much simpler. He didn't think too much about it. He was following the Grand Preceptor, so why be polite? He would have a good meal later. It had been quite a while since he had eaten a decent meal since leaving the Grand Preceptor's residence.
...
The Su family's New Year's Eve dinner was also divided into a master's banquet and a servant's banquet. Servants, of course, did not attend the banquet in the main hall, but in the kitchen.
Li Aniu and Li Qiuniang couldn't be considered servants, but Li Qiuniang tactfully pulled her brother to the kitchen...
Su Zhi Qiu led her daughter and son-in-law to sit down in the banquet hall.
One eight-immortal table was not enough to seat so many people, so two tables were set up, and seven or eight maids, including Ping'er, Yuan'er, Juan'er, and Tan'er, served them on the side.
After taking his seat, Qin Chuan suddenly realized that someone was missing from the table, so he asked Xu Mu, who was sitting next to him, "Third brother-in-law, where is mother-in-law?"
As if hearing his words, Su Ruxue, who was sitting opposite him, answered on his behalf: "Mother is a vegetarian, so tonight's meal is all meat. She just told Ping'er to send her some vegetarian food."
Su Zhi Qiu said, "Never mind her, let's just eat."
The atmosphere became slightly awkward.
Xu Mu immediately picked up his wine glass and began toasting his father-in-law, as well as Hu Xueyan and Qin Chuan, who were also sons-in-law of the Su family. The atmosphere quickly warmed up.
Chen Xueyan and Su Ruyu, a couple who were also good at business and extremely skilled at speaking eloquently, quickly enlivened the atmosphere and made the scene more lively.
Qin Chuan doesn't need to say much. Usually, when others approach him to talk, he responds sincerely, and people will feel that this powerful national advisor has no airs at all, thus earning their respect for him even more.
Qin Chuan was socially awkward and not good at these kinds of situations. When he didn't have to answer anyone's questions, he would steal glances at Su Ruyan sitting opposite him. Su Ruyan always managed to make eye contact with him, and the couple would smile at each other...
Da Gan is a society that emphasizes "male superiority and female inferiority, and the distinction between men and women." Although the Su family does not adhere to the principle of "male superiority and female inferiority," they still emphasize "the distinction between men and women." Even when men and women sit together to eat, they cannot have any physical contact.
It is extremely rare for men and women in the Su family to be able to sit at the same table for a meal.
After several rounds of drinks and dishes, Su Ruxue suggested that everyone play drinking games and recite poems.
Su Zhi Qiu looked around and pondered, "Isn't it a bit too difficult with poetry? Besides, there's no one here who can rival Qin Chuan..."
Su Ruyan smiled gently.
Qin Chuan hurriedly replied, "Father-in-law, you flatter me. I am not talented and cannot write poetry."
Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback. If you can't write poetry, then who can?
Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Qin Chuan quickly added, "How about we skip the poetry recitation tonight and play a word puzzle instead?"
"Great! Great! Guessing words is fun!" The little princess sitting at another table clapped her hands and cheered.
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