Upon hearing that Princess Mingyue had arrived, Murong Shu had to take his maid to pick up Jun Mingyue. Because the elders were busy, after Jun Mingyue paid New Year's greetings to Song Wei, she was taken to Murong Shu's courtyard by the servants of the Mu Mansion, and they met Murong Shu on the road.
"Shu'er, Happy New Year. My mother is not able to go out this year, so she asked me to come early in the morning to wish Aunt Song a happy new year." Jun Mingyue was very happy to see Murong Shu. In previous years, she came to the Mu Mansion with her mother, but this year her mother was pregnant and it was inconvenient for her to go out, so she asked herself to come instead.
"Princess, Happy New Year. I originally wanted to visit you, but I was afraid that you were busy today." Murong Shu took Jun Mingyue's arm and they returned to Ningyuan together.
"Someone is taking care of the affairs of the palace. Mainly, I wanted to come and talk to you. Some time ago, my mother detained me in the palace to help prepare for the New Year. Now I am finally done." Jun Mingyue has been very busy recently, and the princess intends to teach her how to be a housekeeper.
"Then the princess can have a good rest today." Murong Shu could tell from Jun Mingyue's tone that she didn't like having a housekeeper, and galloping on horseback was more suitable for her.
"Shu'er, do you have any other plans today? Do you want to go to the street together later? It's more lively today than usual." The streets are very lively on New Year's Day every year, and it is also Jun Mingyue's favorite.
"How can I not have time when the princess invites me? Let's go together later." Murong Shu had nothing to do in the mansion. The key point was that she also wanted to go to the street to see the ancient New Year's Day.
"I also made an appointment with my cousin Ning Xin. We met Shu'er last time, and she has been clamoring to see you." Ning Xin and Jun Mingyue had made an appointment early on, and they also knew Murong Shu, so the princess arranged for them to be together.
"Sister Xin'er is very cute, I like her very much." Murong Shu liked the straightforward and lively little girl.
"Xin'er would be so proud if she heard what you said." Jun Mingyue couldn't help laughing when she thought of her cousin's proud little look.
Murong Shu brought Jun Mingyue back to Guiningyuan. The two sisters chatted in private, ate some pastries prepared by Murong Shu, and rested well before they discussed going out.
"Shu'er, should we call you sister-in-law?" They used to be inseparable, but now that Liu Ruyan is newly married, Jun Mingyue begins to feel conflicted.
"Brother and sister-in-law should have other arrangements, so let's not disturb them." Murong Shu didn't dare to take his sister-in-law away, and she didn't want to see her brother's resentful face on New Year's Day.
"Shu'er is really thoughtful. If we kidnap Ruyan, your brother will probably cry. After all, they are newlyweds and their relationship is at its best." Jun Mingyue said to Murong Shu with a smile. It was obvious that the two of them thought the same thing and smiled in tacit understanding.
Murong Shu sent someone to his mother's yard to say hello and then went out with Jun Mingyue. When the servant came over, Liu Ruyan and Mu Sishu were also in Song Wei's yard. Seeing the envious look in his wife's eyes, Mu Sishu whispered in Liu Ruyan's ear, "Your husband will take you to find them later."
Liu Ruyan's eyes flashed with surprise when she heard this, but thinking about meeting the Mu family members today, she shook her head and said, "Husband, let's stay in the mansion and help."
"It will be finished before lunch. Thank you for your hard work, madam. We can go out then." Mu Sishu couldn't bear to see Liu Ruyan suffer.
When Liu Ruyan heard that she could go out after lunch, she was very happy and whispered to Mu Sishu, "Thank you, husband."
Mu Sishu reached out and held Liu Ruyan's hand, but Liu Ruyan quickly pulled it back. After all, they were still in her mother-in-law's yard, and her husband was becoming more and more bold.
As soon as Murong Shu and Jun Mingyue arrived at the gate of the mansion, they ran into Wen Jing and Wen Yu who came to pay New Year's greetings.
Wen Yu was dressed very festively today. When she saw Murong Shu, she ran over happily and said, "Sister Mu, Happy New Year. I wish you good health and prosperity."
"Our Yu'er is getting better and better at talking. Here's the New Year's money your sister gave you." Murong Shu handed Wen Yu a purse filled with a few silver bills, which was suitable for giving New Year's money to children.
"Thank you, Sister Mu. Uncle San said that you will be very busy today and won't have time to see Yu'er. But you obviously have to go out. How could Uncle San lie to Yu'er?" Little Tuanzi was very happy to get the New Year's money, but when he thought about the fact that Uncle San lied to him, he couldn't help but complain to Murong Shu.
"Your Third Uncle is just worried that Sister Mu is busy. Yu'er came just in time. Sister has finished her work and is about to go out. Yu'er, can you come and play with us?" Murong Shu found an excuse for Wen Jing and said that he would take Xiaotuanzi out to play. Xiaotuanzi was instantly happy.
"Is there no one who wants my New Year's money?" Jun Mingyue asked Wen Yu while holding the New Year's money in her hand.
"Happy New Year, Princess Sister. I wish you become more and more beautiful and find your ideal husband soon." The little dumpling's crisp and slightly funny blessing made everyone laugh.
"Why is my blessing so different from your sister Mu's?" Jun Mingyue handed the New Year's money to Wen Yu, and at the same time asked why her blessing was to find an ideal husband.
"Your father told Aunt Queen to help you find your ideal husband. Yu'er heard it all. Doesn't it mean that sister wants to find her ideal husband?" The little girl asked innocently. Jun Mingyue wanted to disappear right there.
"Sister, I didn't!" Jun Mingyue said and went straight to the carriage. On the first day of the new year, she was blessed by a little child to find her ideal husband. The feeling was indescribable.
"Sister Mu, what's wrong with the princess?" Little Dumpling asked Murong Shu a little confused. He felt that the princess seemed shy.
"Sister Princess is fine, she just wants to go out and play on the street. Let's set off quickly." Murong Shu and Wen Jing wanted to laugh and took Wen Yu to the carriage.
In the carriage, Murong Shu discovered that the clothes he and Wen Jing were wearing today were of the same color, which looked like couple outfits, and he thought they looked pretty good.
"Sister Mu, is there something wrong with Third Uncle's clothes today?" Wen Yu saw Murong Shu looking at Third Uncle's clothes, then at her own clothes, and then looked very surprised.
"No, why do you ask, Yu'er?" Murong Shu felt a little guilty. Could it be that he was too engrossed in watching and got discovered?
"Then why does Sister Mu keep staring at Uncle San's clothes?" Little Dumpling asked his question.
Murong Shu was dumbfounded. It seemed that he was really discovered. Even Xiaotuanzi discovered it, so did Wen Jing do it as well.
Murong Shu touched the little girl's head and explained, "Sister Mu thought your uncle's clothes were very nice, so she took a few more glances at them."
Little Dumpling nodded thoughtfully, and then asked, "Sister Mu, who is better looking, Uncle San or the clothes?"
Uh, this question stumped Murong Shu, and he said embarrassedly, "They are all beautiful. The clothes are beautiful, and the person is beautiful too."
"But everyone says that Third Uncle is more handsome! Sister Mu actually thinks the clothes look good." Wen Jing couldn't help laughing at what the little dumpling said to himself.
Murong Shu really didn't know how to answer this time, so he just made up an excuse to fool him. However, when he saw Wen Jing, who was smiling and looking so handsome, Murong Shu still felt that Wen Jing was better looking.