That day, Tian Yu sat in the courtyard basking in the sun, watching them hide around. She felt that life was truly pleasant. It would be even better if Gongye Ming weren't around. Ever since she borrowed the money, Gongye Ming had been avoiding Tian Yu for a long time. Now he had finally reappeared, but Tian Yu knew that he wasn't avoiding her. This man was very cunning and was definitely plotting something again. The Chen Kingdom delegation would be arriving after the spring, and he was definitely preparing something to welcome them.
"After finishing up the business, you're back on shore again!" Tian Yu said.
"I'm avoiding you because I'm afraid you'll come after me," Gongye Ming said.
"Stop saying that. Don't always use me as an excuse. Your master is coming soon. Are you planning to devote yourself to him to the point of death, or will you cling to his leg and never let go?"
"That's how I am in your heart!"
"Otherwise what?"
"I am the leader of a prestigious assassin organization, how come you treat me so poorly?"
"Then spit out what's in your mouth."
Upon hearing this, Gongye Ming not only didn't vomit, but also stuffed everything in his hands into his mouth and asked, "What are we having for dinner?"
Tian Yu shook her head. This person was hopeless. She looked beautiful, but her skin was so thick.
"By the way, will the Marquis be angry that our Crown Prince is here?!"
"He wouldn't! He's not as petty as you," Tian Yu said confidently.
“Really?! Then you don’t understand men at all,” Gongye Ming said.
The New Year is finally almost here! Tangyuan is the happiest, as she can finally celebrate the New Year with her parents. She asks every day how many days are left. Finally, New Year's Eve arrives, and the yard is decorated. Zhao Moyan has official business to attend to today, but he promises to come back tonight to have New Year's Eve dinner together.
The entire Qinyuan was busy preparing for the New Year's Eve dinner. Zhao Moyan said he had invited a few brothers, and Tian Yu thought that since they were all soldiers, they should be able to eat a lot, so she asked them to prepare more.
In the afternoon, the servants of the Marquis's mansion also came to Qinyuan, saying that Zhao Moyan had asked them to come and help. Tian Yu then invited them all to stay and celebrate the New Year together.
As darkness fell, Gongye Ming arrived uninvited. Huang Xuan had taken Qiu Ju away, saying the restaurant was too busy and needed help. The wounded veterans Zhao Moyan had previously mentioned all arrived, leaving only Zhao Moyan missing. Tian Yu and Tangyuan waited anxiously at the door for Zhao Moyan to appear. Tangyuan craned her neck, looking into the distance, but no one came. The deserted road was empty. Tangyuan sighed and said, "Mother, is Father not coming?!"
"They'll come. They might be busy today, so please wait a little longer!" Tian Yu comforted her.
“Madam, shall I go and take a look?” said Gale.
“Yes! Madam sent Gale to greet the Marquis,” said Green Willow.
"No rush! If you're hungry, go and eat first. I'll wait here," Tian Yu said to the group of servants behind her.
Everyone shook their heads and said they weren't hungry, so they stood in front of the door and continued to wait. Just as Tian Yu was starting to wonder if Zhao Moyan wasn't coming and whether she should send someone to check, Xuan Yu suddenly said, "He's here!" Tian Yu hadn't even realized what he meant yet.
Jifeng added, "The Marquis has returned, and he brought three people with him."
"Really, I didn't hear anything." After Tian Yu finished speaking, everyone seemed to have missed it as well, and they all looked at Xuan Yu and Ji Feng. But there was no need for them to explain anymore, because everyone had heard and seen it now.
Everyone stood outside the door to greet them, and Tangyuan waved and shouted happily, "Daddy! It's Daddy, and Uncle Li too!"
When Tian Yu saw them riding horses all the way, she finally felt relieved and held Tang Yuan's hand, waiting for them to get closer.
Zhao Moyan dismounted and stood in front of Tian Yu, saying, "Something came up in the army, which caused the delay."
"It's alright, the timing is perfect."
"Sister-in-law, I've been craving your cooking for so long," Li Yong said cheerfully.
"Li Yong, what brings you here too?!" Tian Yu asked.
"There were some matters to attend to at court, so I was temporarily transferred back. I'll go back after the New Year," Li Yong said.
"I see! And who is this person?" Tian Yu asked, glancing at the person behind them.
"Oh, he's Xiao Liu from the army. He came back to Beijing with me. It's not the New Year and he doesn't have any family, so I brought him along. Sister-in-law, you don't mind, do you?" Li Yong said with a smile.
"It's alright, come inside quickly, it's too cold outside." Tian Yu called everyone back to the courtyard.
Zhao Moyan reached out and took Tian Yu's hand, which was already frozen. He pulled Tian Yu into his arms and said, "Knowing it's cold, why didn't you wait inside?"
Tian Yu looked a little shy at everyone and said with her head down, "I'm not cold! Everyone's here, let go!"
Zhao Moyan ignored her completely, blocking Tian Yu from entering. The courtyard was brightly lit, and charcoal had been prepared in the living room. When the Marquis returned, the servants, at the steward's command, began setting off firecrackers and serving dishes. Four tables were set up in the living room: two for the servants, one for Tian Yu and the Marquis, and one for the retired soldiers invited by Zhao Moyan. Everyone ate together in the living room, without any distinction between them. When they were enjoying themselves, Li Yong said, "This hot pot is really delicious. Why didn't you make it when you were in Shancheng, sister-in-law?"
"It's not too late to eat now, eat as much as you like," Tian Yu said.
"Yes! The Yuelai Restaurant in the mountain city also has it. I knew it must have been my sister-in-law's idea when I saw it."
"Hot pot in Chongqing?!"
"Yes! Just came out," Li Yong said.
"Huang Xuan is pretty good!" Tian Yu said.
"By the way, where is Qiuju?" Li Yong said.
"I'm busy, I was asked to help out at the restaurant," Green Willow exclaimed.
"Brother, this is too spicy, you shouldn't eat it," Tian Yu reminded Li Xingyun.
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