After the military conference ended, it was already New Year's Eve.
Li Xin prepared a banquet in the Wuying Hall to welcome the generals returning to the capital from various regions.
One reason was to celebrate the complete pacification of the Great Gan Kingdom.
Secondly, it was to congratulate the successful convening of the annual military conference.
Thirdly, it's a time for family reunions at the end of the year, a chance to reward these seasoned veterans.
In addition to these generals, all the government officials in the capital also attended the New Year's Eve banquet.
The entire Wuying Hall was bustling with activity.
After we had eaten and drunk our fill, deafening fireworks went off outside.
Clusters of fireworks rose into the sky, exploding in a dazzling array of colors, attracting everyone's attention.
In the open space outside the palace, a little boy ran freely, his innocent face framed by big eyes that occasionally peered into the air.
It's as if they're filled with curiosity about the world.
"Mu'er, slow down, be careful not to fall."
A beautiful woman behind them, looking slightly nervous, spoke up to remind them.
This beautiful woman is Empress Ning Xiaoqian. The child is Li Xin's son, the eldest prince Li Mu.
Li Mu, who is three or four years old, can already speak.
A childish voice rang out in the square in front of the palace.
"Mom, I want to set off fireworks too..."
"good!"
Empress Ning Xiaoqian smiled and nodded, saying, "I'll set off fireworks with you later."
Because she was born and raised in Dongning, Ning Xiaoqian always made her call her "mother" from a young age, and there were no strict requirements regarding how she addressed him.
Father and Mother are also terms used by ordinary people in the Great Gan Kingdom.
Li Xin and the others did not deliberately change how they addressed Li Mu.
“Mu’er,”
With a smile, Li Xin walked towards Li Mu, "Come on, Dad will set off fireworks with you!"
"Um?"
Li Xin, reeking of alcohol, had just arrived beside Li Mu when Li Mu immediately shook his head, showing some disgust.
Li Mu said in a childish voice, "I want Mommy to stay with me..."
"Hahaha……"
Empress Ning Xiaoqian smiled, walked over, and took Li Mu's small hand.
Li Xin smiled somewhat awkwardly, looking at the mother and son.
Before long, the female guards brought in bundles of fireworks and placed them on the ground.
"Fireworks! Fireworks!"
Looking at the fireworks in the distance, Li Mu clapped his hands and shouted excitedly.
Fireworks are lit, and clusters of fireworks rise into the sky, exploding in the air.
Li Mu covered his ears, staring intently at the fireworks, a bright smile on his face.
Li Xin, who was standing to the side, was also somewhat lost in thought.
Li Mu is still young, and his childhood should be one of tranquility and peace.
As a father, he naturally wanted to create a better life for Li Mu.
We must also create a better life for all people!
This is his duty as a father, as an emperor, and as the ruler of the world!
Watching the fireworks explode in the sky, Li Xin felt a great sense of responsibility!
As the night wore on, Li Mu grew sleepy.
She fell into a sweet sleep in the company of Empress Ning Xiaoqian.
As a mother, Ning Xiaoqian took great care of Li Mu's upbringing.
Reeking of alcohol, Li Xin had no choice but to leave.
Wandering in the square in front of the palace, the cold wind blew by, dispelling Li Xin's drunkenness.
Before he knew it, Li Xin arrived outside Bai Fenglan's palace.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
The guards at the door quickly saluted and said, "Captain Bai, he just fell asleep. Should we announce his arrival?"
These guards are all members of the women's guard unit.
Bai Fenglan was the captain of the women's guard team, which she created, and the guards never changed their address to her.
"No need."
Li Xin looked up and then turned to leave.
At this moment, a faint light appeared inside the hall.
Before long, Bai Fenglan came out wearing a cloak and said to Li Xin, "Your Majesty, it's so cold. Come in and warm up."
Looking at Bai Fenglan in front of him, Li Xin nodded and stepped into the main hall.
The main hall was very warm, and the air was filled with a pleasant fragrance.
However, the furnishings inside the hall were somewhat simple, with not many decorations around.
Bai Fenglan, who came from a military background, didn't pay much attention to these things.
Even when changing clothes, she does it herself and doesn't like being waited on.
The effects of the alcohol wore off, but the smell of alcohol still lingered on my body.
Looking at Li Xin, Bai Fenglan said softly, "Your Majesty, I'll make you a cup of honey water to help you sober up."
As she spoke, Bai Fenglan took a cup, poured in some honey, and made a cup of honey water.
Li Xin sipped the honey water that Bai Fenglan had prepared for him.
The sweet honey water made me feel much more awake.
However, the warm atmosphere inside the hall made Li Xin's mind feel somewhat dizzy again.
He put down the cup, lay down, and went to sleep.
I slept very soundly that night.
Bai Fenglan, who was standing nearby, thoughtfully covered Li Xin with a blanket.
I slept soundly all night.
As dawn broke, Li Xin woke up early.
Luckily, I drank a cup of honey water last night, so my head didn't hurt too much when I woke up this morning.
After getting dressed, Li Xin arrived at the square in front of the palace. The biting north wind made him much more awake.
The square in front of the palace was spotless.
Large red lanterns were hung in front of the surrounding palaces, announcing the arrival of the new year.
The second year of Yanning!
It's here!
With the arrival of the new year, everything has a fresh start.
In the morning, the imperial kitchen cooked dumplings, a traditional New Year's dish from northern China.
After eating the steaming hot dumplings, firecrackers once again went off throughout the capital.
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