As the New Year was approaching, Liu He was preparing to buy New Year's goods when he heard someone knocking on the door.
"Aunt, I'm going!"
Liu Zishi ran to open the door and saw Qian Zhong's rat-like eyes.
He slammed the door shut.
The door banged loudly. Liu Zishi was helpless and opened the door again and asked, "What's going on?"
Qian Zhong had just been turned down and was furious. He had been away from home for a long time and it was freezing cold, so his hands and feet were cold and he was in a very bad mood. He shouted, "You dog slave!"
"Who is the dog slave?"
A voice came into Qian Zhong's ears with the cold wind, and he shuddered violently. He turned around and looked.
The young man, sitting high on the horse's back, wearing a dark fur coat, has a face as handsome as jade, eyes like lacquer, red lips and white teeth, just like a person in a painting.
Qian Zhong was distracted for a moment and did not recognize him. After a while, he asked, "Excuse me, young master, who are you?"
Rong Xi jumped off the horse with a cold expression. Liu Zishi hurriedly grabbed the reins and said proudly, "You don't even recognize me, Mr. Big Brother?"
Another gust of cold wind whistled past.
Qian Zhong suddenly came back to his senses. Mr. Dalang! How come it changed so much? Is this handsome man in front of me really the eldest son?
"Apologize to Zishi." Rong Xi's eyes were cold.
Perhaps it was because he was too imposing, or perhaps it was because Qian Zhongshang was still in shock, so without giving it much thought, he bowed his head and said, "I was wrong, please forgive me."
Rong Xi looked at Liu Zishi.
"Forget it." Liu Zishi laughed heartily. It was great that his husband personally supported him!
Rong Xi nodded, and after he finished speaking, he asked, "Why are you here?"
Thinking that he was a popular figure around the Master and the Madam, Qian Zhong was confident and said, "Master, I am here on the Master's orders to deliver some New Year's goods."
Fortunately, the Rong family in Shengjing still remembered their ancestral home.
Rong Xi secretly mocked in his heart and said, "In this case, let's move the New Year's goods into the house."
After saying this, he turned around and went into the house with Liu Zishi, leaving Qian Zhong alone outside.
How could he carry so many New Year's goods by himself?
After Rong Lian learned about it, he came to ask Rong Xi whether he needed to send a message back to the capital.
"Second brother, you can write the letter yourself, no need to ask me." Rong Xi had a very bad impression of Shengjing due to his original identity, so his expression was quite cold.
Rong Lian also knew that he was forcing others to do something, and his brother had always been broad-minded. If he was not truly disappointed, he would never act like this.
"It was my foolishness, please forgive me, brother."
Rong Lian bowed and apologized.
Rong Xi's face suddenly brightened, "I appreciate your kindness, brother. My words just now were a bit harsh, but it was not because of this matter. Please don't mind it, brother."
He knew in his heart that Rong Lian hoped to ease the conflict between him and Sheng Jing, but his original body had already passed away and the conflict was absolutely irreconcilable.
"Brother, your words are too harsh. This is my fault."
After saying this, he left the study.
Qian Zhong only stayed for one night and returned to Beijing the next day.
Although it was only one night, he believed he had figured out the details of Rong's house.
The eldest son's appearance has changed greatly, and he is very different from before. He has the final say in the ancestral home, and even the second son is under his control.
He had to return to Beijing to report all matters concerning the ancestral home to his master and mistress.
With Qian Zhongyi's departure, the New Year is getting closer.
Among the Rong family, the most excited were the Liu family's grandparents and grandchildren. For more than ten years, on New Year's Eve, the huge ancestral home was filled with only the two of them, the grandfather and his grandson, making it seem quite deserted.
And now, with Dalangjun, Erlangjun, and the children, so many people are staying up together to welcome the New Year, it is really lively.
On New Year's Eve, the house is brightly lit.
Considering that Master Gao was lonely, Rong Xi personally invited him to his house to celebrate the New Year together.
On New Year's Eve, the Rong family's house was filled with laughter and joy.
Rong Xi drank a glass of sake and after getting a little tipsy, Liu Zishi helped him into the bedroom and made him lie down.
While intoxicated, he seemed to see a man standing with his back to the light, with a handsome face and a majestic aura, scolding him.
"Why are you drinking again?" The man frowned slightly, his eyes filled with helplessness and distress.
Rong Xi grabbed at his collar with both hands and snorted, "It's not a problem, why can't I drink?"
At this moment, Cheng Hao suddenly appeared with an exaggerated expression.
"It's a mistake! It's a mistake! The workshop exploded!"
What! The workshop exploded?
Rong Xi suddenly woke up, quickly got up from the bed, and ran to the yard without even putting on his clothes.
The cold wind finally woke him up, and when he saw that it was already bright outside, he couldn't help but laugh.
How could I be so scared by a dream?
"My dear, are you up?" Liu Zishi asked as he entered the hospital in high spirits.
Rong Xi nodded, "Zi Shi, how do you and Mr. Liu spend the Lantern Festival every year?"
Liu Zishi was stunned and scratched his head, "My dear, I'm going to the market to see the lanterns, and my father-in-law is staying at the house."
Seeing that Rong Xi seemed to be in deep thought, he asked, "Sir, do you want to go see the lanterns?"
Rong Xi shook his head.
During the Lantern Festival, men and women would go in and out of the market, and many stories about talented men and beautiful women would spread.
If Qin Ke really returned to Linxi before the Lantern Festival, what else would be there to see besides the lanterns?
Rong Xi was in deep thought, and suddenly his eyes lit up.
Got it!
Shengjing Rong Mansion.
Rong Weijing listened to Qian Zhong's report and suddenly sighed: "As the eldest brother, Dalang really shouldn't be as cowardly as before. Erlang wrote to me several times, saying that Dalang took good care of him, which was very good."
Qian Zhong: “…”
I just went to the ancestral home, why did the master change his personality when I came back?
He didn't know that after Prince Qin and Cheng Hao returned to the capital, they both submitted memorials to the emperor.
In the memorial, in addition to explaining the progress of the construction of the Military Equipment Supervisory Workshop, it also mentioned Rong Xi and the people of Linxi rescuing refugees.
After reading the memorial, the emperor was very pleased and praised Rong Xi personally, saying that Rong Weijing was a good parent.
The Great Wei ruled the country with benevolence, and everything Rong Xi did was benevolent and righteous.
Rong Weijing was praised and congratulated by his colleagues for this. For the past few days, he was in high spirits and felt happy. Naturally, he developed some affection for the eldest son.
"Da Langjun took in dozens of refugee children..."
Rong Weijing waved his sleeves and said, "I already know about this matter, you don't need to say more."
Besides, he has been stupid once, and he will not be stupid again this time.
The Military Equipment Inspectorate is not prominent now, but when it is completed, as an important military base, its power will be considerable.
Since Dalang is valued by the emperor, although he did not enter the officialdom through the imperial examination, he will have the protection of the Prince and Cheng Hao in the future, which makes him incomparable to others.
In this way, after Erlang enters the officialdom, he will be of assistance to the court.
Wouldn't everyone be happy?
He was just stroking his beard happily when he saw two people walking into the yard.
"Brother, please take a seat." He stood up and welcomed the two men into the house.
The older one is Rong Weijing’s second brother Rong Weiheng. The younger one is Rong Weijing’s nephew, named Rong Mo. He is the third child in the clan and is known as Rong Sanlang.
Rong Weiheng sighed, "Third brother, I came here today to discuss something with you."
"Brother, your words are too kind, but you can say it." Rong Weijing showed great respect for his brother.
"Third brother, you must know Ah Mo's character," Rong Weiheng said with a heavy face, "I am afraid that he will accomplish nothing, so I want him to return to the ancestral home to be blessed by the ancestors."
Nowadays, the third branch of the Rong family is the most respected, and Rong Weiheng is just a commoner, so it is inevitable that the second branch will be despised.
Rong Sanlang has always been taciturn and rarely speaks a word in a year. He is gloomy and depressed all day long and has no talent. He is often ridiculed by people in the clan.
Although Rong Weiheng felt sorry for his son, he was helpless.
Later, he heard that after Rong Xi arrived at the ancestral home, it seemed as if the ancestor had appeared to him, making him enter the eyes of the emperor and the prince, and he was quite excited.
If Sanlang was also blessed by his ancestors, he wouldn't have to worry all day long.
Upon hearing this, Rong Weijing looked at Rong Mo and saw that he kept his head down and remained silent, timid and cowardly, not good at speaking, and that he did not even bow when he saw him. He felt a little displeased.
"Amo is fourteen years old, right?" he asked.
Rong Weiheng nodded, "Yes."
"Since my brother is willing to let him suffer in the ancestral home, I will not stop him." Rong Weijing nodded in agreement without thinking too much.
At the same time, Prince Qin Ke was walking out of the kiln, holding something in his hand, with a very happy expression.
After he returned to Beijing, he went to the Shengjing kiln and fired this thing himself.
When he returned to the Marquis of Changxin's residence, Princess Mingyi saw that he looked happy, so she asked with a smile, "Did Ake encounter any happy events?"
Qin Ke touched the item hidden in his collar, and raised the corner of his lips, "Mother, I will return to Mengshan tomorrow."
"So urgent? Is it the emperor's order?" Princess Mingyi was quite reluctant.
Qin Ke smiled but did not answer. After paying his respects, he returned to his room.
There was nothing to do in the first month of the year, so Rong Xi and the master and servants of Rong's house leisurely took out the cotton seeds.
The amount of cotton is not much, but it can be made into several cotton jackets.
The Wei Dynasty did not yet have cotton spinning technology, so Rong Xi was temporarily unable to use cotton to weave clothes, but cotton jackets were easy to obtain.
There happened to be three ladies helping in the house. Rong Xi only needed to process the cotton, and the rest of the clothing-making matters would be left to the three ladies.
However, tools are also needed to process cotton.
He asked Feng Gong to make the slingshot, wooden hammer, shovel head and millstone.
Liu Zishi and Jin Jili were both very strong. Under the guidance of Professor Rong Xi, they both became experts in cotton-fluffing.
After several days of hard work, the two finally made the cotton wool.
The three ladies cut the cloth, sewed cotton wool into it, and made eight jackets of different sizes.
"My dear, this white quilt is really warm!"
Everyone in Rong's house felt the warmth of the cotton wool and were all amazed and impressed.
Eight items are very rare and not everyone can obtain them.
Rong Xi shared something with Rong Lian, and Rong Lian was very moved. Liu He was old and frail, but he also got one.
"My lord, the white folded robe is precious. How can an old servant wear it?" Liu He quickly refused.
Rong Xi patiently consoled him, "Mr. Liu, you are weak, wear cotton clothes to keep warm, so as to avoid the cold air entering your body and causing illness."
Liu He had no choice but to accept it. After returning to the house, I was so moved that I burst into tears.
The next day, Rong Xi went to Gao Bo's house in person and presented him with a cotton-padded jacket.
Gao Bo was extremely pleased and praised Rong Xi repeatedly. He also gave Rong Xi several of his treasured books as a gift.
After returning home, Rong Xi took out two more pieces and said to the dozen or so young children, "You have been learning calligraphy for more than a month. There will be an examination tomorrow. The first two people in the examination will receive cotton-padded clothes."
The children were all shocked and their eyes were eager.
What he wanted was not a cotton-padded coat, but Rong Xi's reward. Being able to gain the favor of a gentleman is enough to induce him to study hard.
After the examination, the eldest lady ranked first and Silang ranked second. They both received cotton-padded jackets, making the other students envious.
In the midst of busyness, the Lantern Festival is here.
The weather was fine, with a golden wheel hanging in the sky and the sky blue and cloudless.
In the market town, all the lanterns are lit. When night falls, the wicks are lit and the scene will be as beautiful as the stars in the sky.
The curfew is lifted on the Lantern Festival.
Men and women gathered in the market to admire the lanterns. If two people fall in love with each other from a distance in a dimly lit place, you can ask a matchmaker to come to your house on a certain day.
Rong Xi originally didn't want to go to the city to watch the lanterns, but it was a rare opportunity and it would be a pity not to go.
And until the afternoon, Qin Ke had not shown up.
He suppressed his depression and said gently, "Second brother, let's go and enjoy the lanterns."
Rong Lian naturally agreed.
The master and servants of the Rong family drove to the city, and it was already dark.
From afar, the lanterns look like stars and the people look like the sea, creating a peaceful and happy scene.
"My dear!" Jin Jili was as excited as a bird out of a cage, pointing at the lantern and saying, "It looks great!"
Seeing this, the lantern stall owner smiled and said, "If any of you gentlemen like any of them, why not buy them and enjoy them."
The golden retriever suddenly wilted because he had no money.
Rong Xi smiled and bought a few lanterns, handing them to Jin Jili and others.
Liu Zishi, Xiyan and Rong Lian all had some, but Rong Xi was the only one who came empty-handed.
Rong Lian felt quite ashamed, "Brother, you don't want it?"
"It's tiring to carry it." Rong Xi smiled and walked forward.
The streets were crowded with people, and a few people held each other's clothes to avoid being squeezed apart.
"Erlangjun, there are people setting off lanterns by the river." Xiyan pointed to a place not far away.
A few people turned their heads and saw a corner of the river with lanterns drifting on it, sometimes colliding and sometimes leaving, which was quite lovely.
"Go and take a look." Rong Xi walked away.
There were not as many people on the river bank as on the street. Five people stood on the shore, feeling the breeze, but they did not feel cold.
"It's so fun!" Jin Jili squatted down and stirred the river water with his hands, causing the lanterns next to him to sway and drift away.
Rong Xi lowered his eyes and smiled softly.
The lights in the city are as bright as day, with people's shadows interweaving. The grand scene before your eyes is intoxicating.
Suddenly, I felt something in my heart. He suddenly turned around and looked up.
On the steps, there stood a man with a very magnificent appearance, even the exquisite lanterns were not half as beautiful as him.
The man lowered his brows and smiled, his pale lips slightly parted.
"Lanzhi."
Rong Xi stood there in a daze, as if in a dream.
"Brother?" Rong Lian was confused. He followed his gaze and was also stunned.
Siwen!
Rong Xi came back to his senses first, lifted his skirt and climbed up the stairs, smiling and asking, "How did you find it?"
The Lantern Festival is noisy and crowded, and it is not easy to find people.
Qin Ke smiled faintly, "Since you are here, I came here."
With just one sentence, Rong Xi's heart was like fireworks blooming up to the sky.
He stretched out his hand to hold her sleeve, his eyes brighter than the lights, "Qin Sizhi, go back."
Qin Ke was bolder than him and took her hand directly, "Okay."
"Second brother, I have something to discuss with the prince, so I'll go ahead. You guys can enjoy yourself."
After saying this, he left with Qin Ke.
The streets were crowded with people. Qin Ke half-protected Rong Xi and finally arrived at the city gate.
At the city gate, Chi Yan looked disdainful. When he saw Rong Xi, he glanced at him lightly with extreme arrogance.
Rong Xi smiled and touched its ear, "I haven't seen snow and mud for a long time, I'm sure you're in a bad mood, haha."
“A horse follows its master. If you miss him for a day, you will miss him like crazy.”
The Prince of Qin whispered something in Rong Xi's ear, and seeing the shyness between her brows, he said, "You get on the horse first."
The two of them rode on one horse and rushed to Rong's house.
As soon as he got off the horse, Rong Xi excitedly went to the utility room and took something out and held it in his hand.
"Brother Sizhi, I have a gift for you."
He took Qin Ke to an open place and placed the items on the ground. This thing is square and rather peculiar, but Qin Ke feels quite familiar with its taste.
"Fire bomb?"
Rong Xi's eyebrows curved, "Stay away for now."
He stretched out his hand to push Qin Ke, and Qin Ke stepped back as he was told. Then he saw the young man take out a fire starter and light the fuse.
The fuse was lit, Rong Xi rushed over and threw himself into Qin Ke's arms.
Qin Ke hugged him tightly and laughed heartily.
After only a few breaths, there was a loud bang, like a fire bomb exploding, which was breathtaking.
"Look!"
Rong Xi left his arms, stood side by side with him, and pointed his finger into the air.
A huge firework blooms in the night sky, colorful and extremely beautiful. Although it is short-lived, it is enough to be remembered in people's hearts.
Qin Ke's eyes were slightly hot and his heart was surging.
Every time it bloomed, it struck the door of his heart, and a torrent surged out, completely drowning him.
"Lanzhi."
His voice was hoarse and his eyes were brighter and hotter than fireworks.
Rong Xi smiled and tilted his head, "Does it look good?"
The young man's eyes were like morning stars and his smile was intoxicating. Qin Ke was already slightly tipsy.
“It’s really beautiful.”
Rong Xi suddenly sensed the meaning in his eyes and her smile gradually stopped.
Qin Ke stretched out his arms, grasped her waist, and held her in his arms.
"Rong Lanzhi, you are so beautiful."
The words died down between his lips and Qin Ke kissed him passionately, his arms tightly grasping him as if he wanted to rub Rong Xi into his bones and blood and never separate again.
The scorching breath almost burned his sanity. Qin Ke was far from being as cold as he appeared.
Rong Xi raised the corners of his lips slightly and hugged Qin Ke's strong waist.
In his heart, Qin Sizhi is more beautiful than anyone else.
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