Chapter 152 Come to our house for the New Year!
"Your Highness, you can't say that."
The reason why the Marquis of Changsheng sent New Year's gifts from the Duke of Dingguo's mansion all the way from the north was because of the merits that the Duke of Dingguo had made for Dayu and for the north.
"Furthermore, isn't the Marquis of Changsheng's overtures to the Duke of Dingguo's mansion also for Your Highness's sake?" the Crown Princess whispered, trying to persuade her.
The crown prince snorted coldly, stood up, and left with a flick of his sleeve.
But he still left with a couple of words before departing.
"Since the Crown Princess is so understanding and righteous, then all the affairs of the manor will be handled by the Crown Princess."
Also, Consort Xiao has just lost a family member and is overwhelmed with grief; the Crown Princess should take extra care of her.
Crown Princess...
Consort Xiao lost her brother, but didn't she also lose a family member?
Your Highness, is it that you dislike the Crown Princess, or is it that you dislike the family behind her?
The Crown Princess felt as if a huge rock was pressing on her chest, making it hard to breathe.
This man is the Xu family's hope; they have no other choice but to support him...
The Crown Princess took deep breaths, trying to calm herself down.
Just as she was starting to feel a little better, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her stomach.
It's like something's about to come out...
"Guards!" The Crown Princess panicked.
That night, the Crown Princess suffered a miscarriage. The days of hard work, coupled with the grief of losing a loved one, caused her to lose the child she had finally conceived, who was just over three months pregnant.
The Crown Prince was summoned to the palace by Empress Xu and reprimanded...
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While other people's mansions were in chaos, the atmosphere at the Duke of Dingguo's mansion was exceptionally lively.
Although others might think that this is the first year after the Duke of Dingguo left, and that we should keep a low profile.
But Shangguan Jin said that it was precisely because of this that it should be even more lively.
Otherwise, if the Duke of Dingguo knew from beyond the grave, he would be heartbroken to see that life in his household was getting worse day by day after his passing!
To put Dingguo's mind at ease, we must make sure to live a good life.
This viewpoint received unanimous support from Madam Shen, as well as Shen Qingyue, Shen Qingjun, and Dongmai, among others.
Thus, apart from not being able to set off firecrackers, paste peach charms, or wear red and green, the Duke of Dingguo's mansion was no different from other people's mansions.
By the 27th day of the lunar calendar, there were fewer people on the streets, and many shops had closed.
Winter wheat, however, dressed warmly and went out; spring is not late.
"My young lady said that on the 30th, she would like to invite Young Master Lian and Miss Wanli to our mansion for a reunion dinner."
Even Qianli and Hua Wanli were taken aback when they heard this.
Are we going to the Duke of Dingguo's mansion for New Year's Eve dinner?
They hadn't really thought of that.
"Well... that's not necessary! New Year's Eve dinner is for family reunion, so we won't go..."
"Oh, just go if we tell you to. We're not asking you to be polite."
"My young lady is not a nun, and she doesn't lie," Dongmai said earnestly.
Lian Qianli glanced at Dongmai, then at his younger sister.
Hua Wanli smiled and quickly said.
"Don't look at me, I don't care, it's the same no matter where I spend the New Year."
Of course, I also want to spend the New Year at Shen Mansion.
I've finished eating and staying up all night, so I'm going to sleep with my little sister Yao. You'll have to make the trip, thank you!
Lian Qianli thought about it and concluded that Madam Shen must have meant well.
During the Lunar New Year, the brother and sister were all alone in the capital, running a teahouse...
"Wanli, go and spend the New Year with Madam Shen and Miss Shen!"
"I stayed in the building, keeping Yue Niang and those tea ladies and tea gentlemen company," Lian Qianli said.
Hua Wanli agreed.
We can't say that the two of them ran off to reunite with other families and abandoned Chun Buwan!
Okay! Remember to give everyone lucky money!
So, Hua Wanli packed her things and went with Dongmai to the Duke of Dingguo's mansion for the New Year.
The reunion dinner was very lavish, and Hua Wanli ate many things she had never eaten in Jiangnan.
They also received New Year's money from Madam Shen and Shangguan Jin.
She was a little surprised. She was already an adult, so how could she still have such a thing?
“In our household, everyone who is not married or has started a family receives New Year’s money,” Shen Qingyue explained.
Hua Wanli was overjoyed to hear this.
For that reason alone, she doesn't want to get married.
As for her age, she can always do what her mother did and find a sperm donor...
Shangguan Jin kept smiling as she looked at Hua Wanli.
This girl is really cute, beautiful, hates evil, and is kind and understanding. I wonder which family she'll end up with...
Thinking about it this way, Shangguan Jin suddenly thought of a question.
If Lian Qianli is already nineteen, then that means Hua Wanli is also nineteen.
In some families in Beijing, a girl who is nineteen is definitely to be married...
"Miss Wanli, has your mother arranged a marriage for you?" Shangguan Jin suddenly asked.
Hua Wanli waved her hand.
"No, my mother said I should find it myself and she won't interfere."
Anyway, it's just a matter of taking a nap..."
Shangguan Jin...
Could it be that Hua Wanli also wants to follow in her mother's footsteps, find someone pleasing to the eye and with good stamina, and sleep with him for a few days?
"Is there anyone in the capital who catches your eye?" Shangguan Jin asked softly.
Hua Wanli shook her head.
"No, those who are of suitable age are either physically exhausted or lack the necessary aptitude."
As for the others, they were basically all cucumbers.
Shangguan Jin, Shen Qingyue...
"Um... you can see all of this?" Shen Qingyue asked in a low voice.
Hua Wanli nodded.
"Of course I can tell! My mother taught me what kind of man is still a virgin and what kind of man has long been lacking in yang energy."
You can tell who has real physical strength and who's just all show and no substance.
What? You don't know? After the New Year, go to Chun Bu Wan for tea, and I'll teach you how to tell the difference.
Shen Qingyue glanced at Shangguan Jin cautiously, her face slightly flushed.
"Go! Learn more from Miss Wanli, so you won't be fooled by men in the future," Shangguan Jin said with a smile.
“Mother…” Shen Qingyue blushed, a rare occurrence for her.
Hua Wanli smiled smugly; she was extremely experienced in recognizing men.
"By the way, Madam Shen, I have something to tell you. It seems that the Duke of Anguo has sent people to the south."
I left a few days before the Lunar New Year; it was a very rushed departure.
I reckon that old bastard's got some bad intentions."
Shangguan Jin sneered.
Finally, some action? Looks like they really don't want to sit idly by and wait to be killed!
It seems Emperor Xiao Jing will have to wait a while longer if he wants to deal with Duke Anguo!
After all, they have troops at their disposal. When the time is right, the enemy country might harass or invade. No matter what happens, you have to take a step back.
I just wonder what kind of plan that old man, Duke Anguo, came up with this time?
Shangguan Jin was somewhat looking forward to the New Year, wondering if the court would become lively again.
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However, to Shangguan Jin's surprise, something that originally had nothing to do with the Duke of Dingguo's mansion still dragged the Duke of Dingguo's mansion into it.
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