Before New Year's Eve, Lord Yue came to visit with his family and said a lot of polite words. While playing chess with Prime Minister Shen, he also talked about the hardships he had endured away from home over the years.
He also said that if he stayed in the capital, he could help Prime Minister Shen.
Who is Chief Minister Shen, that he can’t hear what Master Yue is thinking?
Before he came, Madam Yue had already told Prime Minister Shen that she hoped he could continue to be sent out of the capital. If he stayed in the capital, it would be bad for the Shen family's reputation.
Chief Minister Shen also knew from Yan Bao's previous complaints that Lord Yue was not a man who would sit still, so he took the opportunity to criticize him a few times, starting with the matter of Lord Yue's corruption.
When the topic of corruption was brought up, Lord Yue became emotional.
Shen Shoufu watched him act.
Yan Bao didn't care about these. She was only responsible for eating, drinking and playing every day. She had a lot of fun playing with her silly cousin. She was the leader of the children, so much so that her silly cousin didn't want to go back and wanted to live in the Shen family.
Lord Yue looked unhappy. He looked at his crying son and glared at Mrs. Yue.
Yue Lingwan coaxed him for a long time, saying that they could come and play tomorrow, and only then did he agree to follow his parents. She kept looking back and waving to Yan Bao: "Come and play tomorrow... baby... wait for me!"
Yan Bao smiled and nodded.
During the New Year's Eve cleaning, Mrs. Shen had her husband and his family's yard cleaned and couplets posted.
It was written by Yan Bao.
[Luckily it was posted in the inner courtyard. If it was posted at the main entrance, I'd have to forget about it.]
Chief Minister Shen thought Yan Bao's handwriting was very good, and his own study was still decorated with Yan Bao's handwriting. Every time someone came to the study and saw the handwriting, they didn't know how to complain.
Not only is his writing skill lacking, but he also lacks style, as if he were a beginner.
But Chief Minister Shen admired it very much. He was reluctant to tear it down after keeping it for a year, and kept it up again the next year, as if he had made some progress.
Later, I inquired privately and found out that it was the name of Princess Taining.
He kept silent when asked.
While the Shen family was busy, several carriages, covered in dust, finally caught up with the city gate and entered the city just as it was about to close.
Soon, the carriage went to the street where high-ranking officials of the imperial court gathered in the capital.
It was New Year's Eve and there was almost no one on the streets. Every household had posted couplets and lit red lanterns, and the atmosphere was full of joy, with a particularly strong festive atmosphere.
There were also two large red lanterns hanging in the Shen Mansion. The doorman closed the door early and prepared to eat the New Year's Eve dinner prepared by the mansion.
Every year during the New Year’s Eve dinner, no matter what the masters eat, the servants can also enjoy chicken, duck, fish, and braised pork. He thinks about this every year.
As soon as the meal was delivered, there was a knock on the door.
The doorman frowned: "Who would come here during Chinese New Year?"
After muttering a few words in his heart, the doorman opened the door and looked at the person at the door. His pupils shrank slightly: "Big...Big Master???"
......
The New Year's Eve dinner was ready, and Yan Bao was eagerly waiting: [Why hasn't he arrived yet? Could he have been delayed on the way? ]
【The weather is nice today, I should be able to catch up.】
[The Emperor wouldn't lie to me. He promised me. If he does, I'll never play with him again!]
Shen Shoufu: “…”
Yes, don’t play with the dog emperor, play with daddy, daddy likes to play with Yanbao.
Mrs. Shen was curious, who was it?
Brother Shen was also curious. Who is it? Why is he coming to visit during the Chinese New Year? Does he want to celebrate the New Year at my house?
Yan Bao is so looking forward to it, could it be...
Brother Shen thought of something, his pupils shrank slightly, it shouldn’t be her, right?
If it were her, I… Second Brother Shen subconsciously straightened his clothes. Today he was wearing a new robe specially made by his mother.
He wears it every Chinese New Year. He has grown fast this year, so all his clothes are new.
Today is extra festive, is it Chinese New Year?
What should I do if she comes?
Second Brother Shen was inexplicably flustered.
Just as Yan Bao was looking forward to it, he saw the housekeeper running towards him excitedly.
Yan Bao also became excited: [Here they come, the person I've been waiting for is finally here.]
Second Brother Shen stood behind Yan Bao, wanting to look but not daring to.
Hearing Yan Bao's thoughts, Madam Shen and the others also became curious and looked towards the Moon Gate.
The housekeeper couldn't help but say with joy: "Great joy, Master and Madam, great joy, come and see who's back?"
Mrs. Shen was confused. She looked at the moon gate behind the housekeeper and saw a tall and thin young man holding a cute little baby appear in front of her. He had a smile on his face and his eyebrows were clear and handsome, just like the big boy in her memory.
Madam Shen's pupils trembled, and she looked at the man who smiled at her in disbelief: "Eldest... eldest son?"
Shen Shoufu: “…”
Second Brother Shen: “???”
Yan Bao excitedly shouted, "Ahhh, Your Majesty, you are so awesome! You really released my elder brother and his wife! That's great! Long live the Emperor! We are still the best in the world!"
Shen Shoufu: “???”
I'm jealous.
Am I not the best and best person in the world, my father?
I'm jealous, but considering that the emperor let his eldest son come back, I will temporarily make her the best in the world.
Brother Shen's mouth corners curled up, his eyes were slightly moist, and he was very excited. Looking at Yan Bao who was rushing towards him, he picked her up with one hand.
Yan Bao: [Oh, who says scholars are useless? My eldest brother can actually hold me with one hand. No wonder he can princess-carry my eldest sister-in-law. He's quite strong. He's definitely not a weak scholar!]
Brother Shen: “…”
Shen family: "......"
Xu Zhimo was one step behind Big Brother Shen. She smiled at the brother and sister hugging each other. She held her son and saluted to Chief Minister Shen and Madam Shen: "Dad, Mom, Happy New Year's Eve. I am an unfilial daughter-in-law. I only come here today to wish you two a happy new year!"
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