On New Year’s Eve.
Before it was completely dark, the sound of firecrackers could be heard.
The entire Prince Chen's Mansion was also filled with joy at this time.
Madam Sheng and Aunt Jin also returned from Xizhou.
At this time, Sang Jueqian, Li Junyan, Mrs. Sheng and Aunt Jin were sitting at the same table.
The table is full of delicious food, steaming hot and fragrant.
Although these dishes can be eaten on weekdays, they always give people a different feeling at this time, as if they have become more delicious.
After not seeing each other for a while, Sang Jueqian discovered that Mrs. Sheng's temperament was different from before.
In the past, Mrs. Sheng was dignified and noble, with an elegant temperament. People were afraid to approach her, and would even subconsciously be cautious in front of her.
After all, Mrs. Sheng has lived a life of luxury and has a relatively high status for so many years.
But after teaching in the Western Zhou Dynasty for such a long time, teaching and educating people every day, he became more calm and amiable.
It’s not that Mrs. Sheng was bad before, she’s just become better now.
Sang Jueqian was staring at Madam Sheng when Madam Sheng suddenly turned around and looked at him.
Sang Jueqian was caught staring at the other person, which made him feel embarrassed and his cheeks turned red.
Seeing Sang Jueqian like this, Madam Sheng smiled and nodded at her, "Qianqian, why are you blushing? Is it too hot in this room?"
"no……"
Sang Jueqian subconsciously wanted to explain, but only then did he realize that Mrs. Sheng was joking with him to ease her embarrassment.
After realizing this, Sang Jueqian smiled and stopped explaining.
When the New Year’s Eve dinner was almost over, Mrs. Sheng put down her chopsticks and looked at Li Junyan with a serious expression.
"Lezhi, I know you're a man of your own ideas. Since you've made this decision, it must have been carefully considered. There's nothing I can do to help you. I can only advise you to be careful in everything you do."
Li Junyan nodded seriously, "Madam, don't worry, I will definitely be careful, and perhaps I will be able to take you back to Chang'an soon."
Madam Sheng shook her head. "It would be best if you could succeed, but I have no plans to return to Chang'an. I was born in the capital and have lived in Chang'an for decades. I'm incredibly familiar with every blade of grass, every brick, and every tile in Chang'an, yet I also feel a deep dislike for it. I've only seen two states in the vast land of Great Zhou. Once you succeed, I plan to travel around Great Zhou with your Aunt Jin, giving lectures to women everywhere."
"Giving lectures to women all over the world?" Li Junyan repeated softly.
Madam Sheng smiled gently, but her words were resolute. "Although you've never said it, I've raised you since you were little, and I understand you. When you succeed, you will definitely promote girls' schools. By then, all eligible girls in the Great Zhou will be able to attend schools, and even more female tutors will be needed. Although your Aunt Jin and I can't befriend all the girls, we can always do our bit. We can also spread the word and persuade those stubborn people to agree to let their daughters attend schools. Let them learn skills and find a way out for themselves."
Mrs. Sheng's voice was neither hurried nor slow when she spoke these words, but it gave people a feeling of being very firm and full of strength.
Even Sang Jueqian felt admiration when looking at Madam Sheng.
In this era, it is rare for a woman to have such thoughts.
Li Junyan stared at Madam Sheng for a long time and sighed deeply, "Madam, you have your own plans, the life you want to live, and the things you want to accomplish. Lezhi will naturally not hold you back."
"I knew you wouldn't stop me."
…
The four of them chatted for a long time, then moved to another place and continued chatting in the warm room, treating it as a way of staying up all night to celebrate the New Year.
At midnight, steaming hot dumplings were delivered from the kitchen. Everyone ate a few to suit the occasion, and then they dispersed and prepared to go back to rest.
Sang Jueqian and Li Junyan returned to the study together, and then returned to the villa from the study.
Having lived in the villa for a while, I no longer feel unfamiliar with it.
There are many rooms in the villa. Sang Jueqian chose the largest master bedroom, while Li Junyan chose the second bedroom closest to the master bedroom.
After all, he doesn't sleep here every day, so one bedroom is enough, and it doesn't need to be particularly big.
After saying good night, the two went back to their rooms.
The next day came in the blink of an eye. Sang Jueqian walked out of the bedroom and called Li Junyan on his mobile phone.
Unlike the previous time in the grocery store, the space in the grocery store is limited. Standing upstairs, you can see if there is anyone downstairs, and you can see at a glance whether Li Junyan is here.
But the villa is so big that if I want to know whether Li Junyan is still here, I can only call to confirm.
The call went through, but no one answered.
Sang Jueqian followed the sound of the phone ringing to the first floor, and sure enough, he saw a cell phone on the dining table.
There was a rich breakfast on the table, still warm.
Li Junyan must have prepared breakfast, eaten it first, and then returned to Da Zhou.
After all, an uprising is about to happen and there are many things to do over there.
Sang Jueqian didn't go to find him directly, but sat down to have breakfast.
While eating breakfast, I couldn't help but think of Baihu.
The white tiger cub was only raised in the grocery store for a few days before she placed it in Prince Chen's Mansion, where it was taken care of by a special person.
At the beginning, Sang Jueqian wanted to keep it as a pet.
But later on, I felt that I shouldn't be so selfish.
The tiger is the king of beasts and the ruler of the forest. It should have its own freedom. It should not be confined to her side just because she likes it.
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