Xiao Yunying then took out several purses from the cloth bag at her waist, identified the patterns on them, and distributed them to everyone: "Come on, everyone gets one."
Meng Chun and Meng Xia happily accepted the gifts, but when they reached Granny Chang, she exclaimed in surprise, "There's even a share for this old servant?"
“New Year’s money is something that elders prepare for younger generations. You can’t call this New Year’s money, Granny Chang. This is a red envelope that I prepared especially for you. It’s a thank-you gift for taking care of Madam Luo.”
"This is what we servants should do."
Xiao Yunying placed the purse into Granny Chang's hand: "It's the New Year, so please accept this to bring good luck."
She turned to Duan Yingying and said, "Yingying, come here, this is yours."
Duan Yingying walked over but didn't reach out: "Sister Yunying, I guess I won't take it."
Xiao Yunying stuffed the purse into her arms: "This is the New Year's money I gave you. You can't refuse it for good luck. Take it quickly. Where's Xiaoxiao?"
"My sister hasn't gotten up yet, I'll go wake her up now."
"Let's call her later. She's still growing, so it's okay for her to sleep a little longer. We can give her the New Year's money together with Xin'er when we eat later."
After breakfast was ready, Xiao Yunying quickly woke up the children to wash up and gave them the New Year's money they had been looking forward to, amidst greetings and auspicious words.
At the dinner table, Luo Sheng saw Xiao Yunying wearing the earrings he had given her. He didn't say anything, but occasionally stole a glance at her, then lowered his head to try to suppress the smile on his lips.
Xiao Yunying was sitting next to him and naturally noticed his gaze. After he had been secretly glancing at her for what seemed like the umpteenth time, she gently pinched his thigh under the table.
Stop looking at me and hurry up and eat.
She didn't use any force at all, so it didn't hurt or itch Luo Sheng at all. Instead, because the force was too weak, he felt a little numb and muffled. He said "okay" in a hoarse voice and then obediently ate his meal.
After the meal, while the others were clearing the table, Madam Luo called out to Xiao Yunying.
She wiped her hands and came over, saying, "Is there anything I can help you with, Madam Luo?"
Madam Luo took out a thick purse and handed it to Xiao Yunying: "Here, this is my New Year's money for you."
Xiao Yunying knew without even looking that it must contain a lot of silver notes: "This is too much, I can't accept it."
Without a word, Madam Luo grabbed her hand and placed the purse in it: "This year is your first New Year since you married into our family, so naturally we should give you more. You've been busy taking care of our food, clothing, and daily necessities here, so consider this as supplementing our household expenses."
"You've already given me quite a lot..."
"The past is the past, and the present is the present. Our family was unable to properly celebrate your wedding with Sheng'er. This is something our Luo family owes you. Please accept this gift."
Xiao Yunying didn't know how to explain. She really didn't care much about those formalities. She wished everything could be simplified. Otherwise, she couldn't imagine how exhausted she would be if she followed the rules step by step.
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