Ji Qingyu's small courtyard—Weirui Pavilion.
This was the original name of the courtyard, and Ji Qingyu thought it sounded nice, so she didn't change it.
"Um--"
A soft, melodious moan came from behind the curtains, followed by a series of fluttering sounds.
Ji Qingyu rubbed her eyes and got out of bed.
Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year, a big day. In the past, his parents would call him to the hall for breakfast early in the morning. Most families do this; it's a custom.
Although no servant woke him up this time, he remembered the date and instinctively didn't want to miss the opportunity to have breakfast with Su Qinghe on the first day of the new year.
He hurriedly packed up and went out, only to find that the long-missing horizontal inscription had appeared on the previously empty door frame.
"May all your wishes come true?"
He moved his lips and softly uttered four words.
Looking at the four large characters on the horizontal scroll that seemed out of place with the couplets, Ji Qingyu showed a puzzled expression.
This was clearly not written by Su Qinghe. Judging from the handwriting... it does resemble my brother's. Could it be that my brother understood the meaning of this couplet?
He stared intently at the four large, perfectly rounded characters, and his wish came true…
What he wants most right now is to become Su Qinghe's next husband...
For some unknown reason, he suddenly blushed, even on a cold winter day.
Is this really what she meant? But what if my brother misunderstands?
After hesitating for a moment, Ji Qingyu shook her head vigorously.
"Whatever, since my brother has already interpreted it that way, I'll just take it as what he meant. I'm so stupid, it's not embarrassing if I really misunderstand later!"
His face was flushed, and he seemed to have a "what's the use" attitude.
He looked up at the four large characters a few more times, silently repeated them in his mind, then turned and quickly walked towards the dining hall.
As the building drew closer, Ji Qingyu couldn't help but widen her smile.
He quickened his pace with great enthusiasm, only to find that there wasn't even a servant cleaning inside, let alone Su Qinghe, whom he longed for.
The entire hall was deserted, and the tables were empty, without a single plate of food.
He stood there, stunned, unable to react for a moment.
Just as he was at a loss, footsteps came from the doorway.
He turned his head with delight; this was usually the time when Su Qinghe finished her morning exercise.
"Manager Zhang?"
When he saw the person's face clearly, the smile on his lips instantly vanished.
Zhang Fu was also taken aback when he saw Ji Qingyu.
"Young Master Ji." She bowed respectfully.
"Manager Zhang, why are you alone today? Where are the other servants? And why hasn't breakfast been prepared at this hour?"
Ji Qingyu blurted out all the questions that had been bothering her, staring intently at her, eager to know the answer.
Zhang Fu looked surprised.
"Young master, don't you know?"
“Last night, the head of the family returned to the manor and gave instructions that no one needs to get up early today or prepare breakfast. It’s the first day of the new year, so everyone can sleep in.”
"What?"
Upon hearing this answer, Ji Qingyu was stunned and couldn't believe it.
Zhang Fu spoke again.
“I remember that when the young master went to the toilet, the master said he would tell you about it himself when he returned.”
Ji Qingyu opened her mouth, but didn't say anything.
He remembered that he had an upset stomach after returning from the lantern festival last night and spent a long time in the toilet. When he came back, Su Qinghe and the others were already preparing to go back to rest, and no one told him about it!
The grievances in his heart surged like a tidal wave, and Ji Qingyu felt his eyes sting. He quickly lowered his head, not wanting Zhang Fu to see him.
"She did tell me, but I forgot as soon as I woke up."
"In that case, I'll go back and catch up on my sleep. Thank you, Steward Zhang!"
He pretended to suddenly realize something, thanked Zhang Fu, and quickly left.
He didn't want others to know that Su Qinghe had forgotten him, because that would only make them think that he had no place in Su Qinghe's heart.
Even if it's fake, he doesn't want it.
Ji Qingyu hurried back to Wei Rui Pavilion, her whole body trembling uncontrollably from the cold.
The servants were all off today, and no one was boiling water for him, so he couldn't change the hot water in the hot water bottle.
He took off his shoes and socks and climbed back onto the bed. He wrapped himself tightly in the quilt, holding a warm water bottle that was only slightly warm in his arms, but his hands and feet were still ice cold even after a long time.
His hands were okay, but his feet were already numb from the cold.
Left with no other choice, he quickly got up, put on a few pairs of socks, and then crawled back into bed.
...
"Gurgle..."
The previously silent inner room was suddenly filled with a clear, audible rumbling sound. The sound wasn't loud, but it seemed particularly jarring in the tranquil atmosphere.
Su Qinghe frowned, reached out and threw off the blanket, then quickly rolled out of bed.
If she stays in bed like this any longer, she's really going to starve.
Over the years, she had gotten used to eating breakfast. Now it was almost noon, long past her usual breakfast time, and her rumbling stomach was beginning to protest.
"...the wife..."
At this moment, Lin Xi, who was sleeping beside him, slowly opened his eyes and woke up. He too had been woken up by hunger.
"You're awake? Get up quickly, we're getting ready for lunch."
As Su Qinghe spoke, she walked to the clothes rack not far away, took down a piece of clothing, and turned to hand it to Lin Xi.
Wenzhu, who usually helps Lin Xi with her washing and dressing, did not enter the room today, as Su Qinghe had specifically instructed. As long as she was in the inner room, whether it was evening or morning, there was no need for them to come in and serve her.
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