Compared to the bustling General's Mansion, the Regent's Mansion was much quieter.
After returning from the palace, Xiao Yanchu brought Yi'er to Consort Jiang's courtyard.
This time, Xiao Yanchu did not bring Yi'er into the palace, citing Yi'er's poor health.
It's not advisable for Yi'er to appear in public anymore.
Yi'er knelt respectfully before Consort Jiang and kowtowed three times. "Grandson wishes His Majesty a Happy New Year. May His Majesty enjoy boundless happiness and longevity."
"Oh, good, good, good, you are truly the Empress Dowager's beloved grandson. Come, come, come to the Empress Dowager." Consort Jiang beckoned to Yi'er.
Yi'er, being sensible, sat down next to Consort Jiang.
Consort Jiang took out a thick red envelope from her bosom and handed it to Yi'er. "Here, Yi'er, take this. This is your New Year's money from your Grandmother. Your Grandmother hopes that our Yi'er will grow up healthy and strong and become a smart child."
"Thank you, Grandmother." Yi'er obediently accepted the red envelope and said politely.
Consort Jiang hugged Yi'er, gently patting his back, her face full of satisfaction. "Our Yi'er is becoming more and more sensible, all thanks to Xiao Jin. Chu'er, when are you going to propose to Xiao Jin?"
"We'll have to wait until after the New Year to pick a good day. Mother, I plan to have the Lady of Anguo Marquis go to the General's Mansion to propose marriage on my behalf."
"Yes, the Lady of Anguo is indeed very suitable. We should marry Xiaojin as soon as possible and give Yi'er a few younger brothers and sisters, so that our mansion can be more lively."
"Mother, do you like the capital?" Xiao Yanchu suddenly asked.
Consort Jiang didn't immediately understand the meaning behind her son's question.
"Chu'er, you know that your mother was born and raised in Jiangnan. After being selected to enter the palace, she has never left the palace. She neither hates nor likes the capital."
If it weren't for her son bringing her out of the cold palace, Consort Jiang felt she would never have been able to leave the palace in her lifetime.
"Mother, if one day I take you away from the capital to live in a quiet place, would you be willing?"
Consort Jiang was taken aback, then smiled and said, "Chu'er, your mother is already quite old and has experienced so much. All I ask for is for you to be safe and happy. As for where we live, what does it matter? Home is where the heart is. As long as the family is together, it doesn't matter where we live to me."
Xiao Yanchu said nothing more, and quietly accompanied Consort Jiang, listening to the sounds of firecrackers and fireworks outside, waiting for the arrival of the new year.
Listening to the sound of firecrackers, Xiao Yanchu couldn't help but wonder what she was doing.
It should be about chatting with family and staying up late on New Year's Eve.
This year is the year she will truly reunite with her family, and she will surely have endless things to talk about with them.
I miss her so much.
Xiao Yanchu only caught a fleeting glimpse of Su Ruojin at the palace banquet today. With the five sons of the Su family protecting him, he didn't even have a chance to say a few more words to Su Ruojin.
Sigh, it's time to marry her.
What is Su Ruojin doing at this moment?
Um.
She is...
"bump!"
"Bang!"
It's burnt!
She was teaching Su Muyao how to play mahjong.
Madam Su initially thought that playing mahjong while staying up late on New Year's Eve was not a good idea, but Su Ruojin said that the New Year should be a time to have fun, and gave her a chance to win some pocket money. Madam Su laughed and scolded her as a little money-grubber, and then had the servants set up the table.
Mrs. Su, Su Wenzhou, Xing Yue, and Su Jiu'an sat at one table, while Old Master Su, Su Muyao, Su Yuanchuan, and Su Ziyang sat at another.
Su Yunfeng offered advice to his wife, Su Yiting acted as a substitute, and occasionally gave Xing Yue advice. Su Ruojin quietly instructed Mu Yao, who was playing mahjong for the first time.
The family was making a lot of noise and arguing at the mahjong table, which was the most lively New Year's Eve the Su family had ever had in many years.
In the end, Old Master Su, Madam Su, Xing Yue, and Mu Yao all won by a large margin, while all four sons of the Su family lost.
Su Ruojin knew that her four older brothers were letting her off the hook; being happy was the most important thing.
Early the next morning.
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