Chapter 361 Good News
After the princess left, Su Qingwan sat alone in front of the window and watched the falling snow. The snow in Huainan must be very heavy. Every year at the end of the year, thick snow fell on the doorstep. When she was a child, she liked to wait for the snow to accumulate thickly, then jump off the roof and fall into the snow. The maidservants who served her were trembling with fear that she would be buried by the falling snow, and were also afraid that she would catch a cold, so they were helpless.
She remembered that it was her sister who ordered the maids in her yard to be punished. Each of them was beaten with twenty boards until her palms bled, and she was made to watch by the side. She had a quarrel with her sister and felt that her sister was deliberately making things difficult for her. It was not until the end of that year when a young child in the clan caught a cold and died after having a fever for three days. Her mother almost cried her eyes out and fainted several times while keeping vigil. Only then did Su Qingwan realize that her sister cared about her and loved her. She admitted her mistake obediently and stopped being naughty.
The snowstorm in Huainan could kill people. There was a war going on in this weather. Who would Nianqing spend the New Year with alone in Huainan? He was still a child. If she hadn't been pregnant and the situation in the court had stabilized, she would have wanted to go to Huainan. She missed her family the most during the New Year.
"What are you thinking about?"
"I miss Qing!" Su Qingwan turned around and smiled softly. The bright red embroidered cloak made her skin look whiter than snow. Her eyebrows and eyes were picturesque against the backdrop of the falling snow outside the window. Lu Jing's heart softened.
"If we win next year, we will go to Huainan to celebrate the New Year!" As long as the war stops and Dayuan has good weather, the Regent can leave the capital, and Xiaowu will have recovered by then.
"That may not be the case!" Su Qingwan stroked her belly. "The baby will be born next year and won't be able to withstand the fatigue of traveling. Besides, there will be heavy snow and wind along the way. What if the baby gets a cold or a fever?"
There is a custom in Huainan that a child cannot be considered to be fully standing until he is at least eight years old. Before the age of eight, the family will take good care of the child for fear of accidents. She dare not take her young child around during the New Year.
Lu Jing sighed and touched her head. Su Qingwan leaned against him, and they both quietly admired the falling snow. Such a warm and peaceful New Year's Eve was a rare happiness for Su Qingwan.
As the regent, Lu Jing was very busy after New Year's Eve. Su Qingwan was also very busy. Lu Jing had to go to the palace to host a palace banquet and entertain officials, and Su Qingwan also had to deal with the social skills in the palace. Lu Jing was a lone minister, in a high position and with great power, but he also had to entertain his confidants and family members. In previous years, it was relatively good. Zhang helped him entertain, or went to Lu's house. There were many people, and no one wanted to deal with the Jinyiwei.
Now that she is married and has Su Qingwan, she has more social interactions. Ningyuan Hou's in-laws all have to visit the palace, General Chen's palace, the Taifu palace, etc., as well as Huainan's trusted old ministers. She is so busy that she has no time to spare, but it is also very fulfilling. She now has the real feeling of being the mistress of the palace, and is willing to do these things.
During this period, she and Lu Jing also took the initiative to visit the eldest princess. The eldest princess lived in the palace during the New Year holidays and only stayed in the princess's mansion for two days. She did not meet many outsiders. Lu Jing and Su Qingwan must be met. They are now very close allies, and the officials in the court and the public can see it. There cannot be any friction, and they must also create an image of harmony between the two sides.
The princess also met with people from Ningyuan Marquis' Mansion. After the banquet, Lu Jing and Su Qingwan were on their way back home. They were both in a relaxed mood and didn't know what had happened between Nian Qing and her. In the end, the princess compromised and gave in.
A mother will make concessions for her children. Although the eldest princess is ambitious, she can see the facts clearly. She is not an empress. Although the emperor is young, he will one day rule the country. She has to maintain the imperial power and protect her son.
Su Qingwan said, "This is the best outcome. We just have to wait for the victory report from Huainan."
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