Chapter 30 New Year’s greetings from the Lu family

Author: Liu Xi Haoyue

Chapter 30 New Year’s greetings from the Lu family

Afraid of returning home, the gloom in Lin Xingwei's heart was quickly dissipated by the cheerful atmosphere of the New Year.

Starting from the second day of the Lunar New Year, Lin Xingwei and his two cousins, along with the elders in the family, started to visit relatives to pay New Year's greetings, including their cousin's grandfather's house, cousin's house, aunt's house... and maternal grandfather's house.

Lin Xingwei and his two cousins ​​are not the same maternal ancestors, but the three maternal ancestors and their cousins ​​all went with each other's elders, as if they were brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Lin once said that the Lin family is very small, and all the grandchildren will go with them, so they won't suffer much loss by asking for money. Otherwise, your family will give more, and his family will give less, which is unfair.

The three brothers and sisters were very happy. The elders were responsible for giving the money, and the younger ones were responsible for earning it. Although it was cumbersome to deal with it, they didn't mind visiting a few more relatives.

Naturally, the two cousins ​​liked Lin Xingwei's grandfather the most, and the Taiwei Mansion naturally gave more money to them than others. The queen did not wait for them to come to the door, and sent the little yellow gatekeeper to bring the money. Therefore, the two

My cousin has never been to the palace and is full of regrets.

On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, Mrs. Hou prepared a generous gift and took the three Lin family brothers and sisters to the Lu Mansion to pay New Year greetings.

The four Lin family members were already prepared to be treated coldly by Wei Mingji. When they arrived at the Lu Mansion, Bao Shang came out and respectfully welcomed them in.

All the way in, Lin Xingwei kept staring behind Bao Shang's ears. Bao Shang's face was completely covered by a mask. Only a large purple scar on his left face could be faintly seen through the gap behind his ears. There seemed to be no scar on his right cheek.

Maybe it was because of the big scar that he completely covered his face, unlike other Yangzhai soldiers who only wore half-face masks that covered their mouths and noses.

Lin Chengyu pulled her and scolded in a low voice: "What are you looking at? Don't look around!"

Lin Xing slightly lowered his head and followed his mother. There were two men and one woman waiting in front of the courtyard, it was the Lu couple and Wei Mingji.

Mr. Lu Yi is tall and muscular, with a mustache hanging on his lips. He has dark skin and two dark eyebrows lying on the peak of his eyebrows. His belly is round and a rosewood-colored belt runs through the top of his belly. His back is straight and his hands are behind his back.

She looks like a pregnant woman with a full-term pregnancy.

Mrs. Lu has a graceful figure and looks a little older than Mrs. Hou. She has a handsome and kind face. She is dressed in a dark dress with grey, purple and grape patterns. Her black hair is tied into a bun at the back of her head. She stands tall and graceful on Lu Yi's body.

beside.

Wei Mingji's chin was slightly raised, his expression was proud, his legs were half a step apart, his hands were on his belt, and he looked mature and sophisticated in a long volcanic brown train.

This was the second time for the three brothers and sisters to enter the Lu Mansion. They were even more nervous than the first time. The three of them lowered their heads and did not dare to look around. Mrs. Hou's expression was as cold as usual. When the Lu couple smiled at her, she smiled politely.

Laughed.

After bowing to each other, they entered the banquet hall and took their seats. Mr. and Mrs. Lu sat at the top, Mrs. Hou and Lin Xingwei sat at the bottom right table, facing Wei Mingji. The Lin brothers sat at the bottom right table.

Mrs. Lu's tone was light and she said first: "The general is busy and has not paid a visit to your mansion first. I'd like to have Madam Marquis make a trip."

"It doesn't matter, we are about to become in-laws. It doesn't matter who comes to visit first. General Wei came to the Marquis Mansion on behalf of his parents and gave a heavy gift. However, it is far away from Beihai County and it is inconvenient for us to visit, so General Lu and Mrs. Lu also brought gifts.

I'd like to convey this to you." Mrs. Hou's tone was light, with a serious smile and a solemn expression.

Lin Xingwei took a piece of sweet dates from the food table and secretly winked at the two cousins ​​on the side, asking them to try it too.

The two cousins ​​were sitting at attention, turning a blind eye to Lin Xingwei's actions. Seeing that the two cousins ​​were unmoved, Lin Xingwei quietly put the sweet dates in his mouth. The taste was sweet but not greasy, and was very delicious. Lin Xingwei couldn't help but squint.

Eye.

Wei Mingji's gaze on Lin Xingwei was softer than before, but Lin Xingwei felt like a light on her back and felt uncomfortable, so she only lowered her head to eat dates. She didn't drink, but her face felt warm.

"It's easy to talk." General Lu Yi's beard twitched, "To be honest, we haven't seen Mr. Wei and Mrs. Fang for a long time, so we just want to take this opportunity to go on a trip."

"Thank you." Mrs. Hou nodded slightly.

Mrs. Lu looked at Wei Mingji with a smile and said: "Mingji has not returned to his ancestral home for ten years since he came to the capital. Otherwise, I will leave this matter to you. If Princess Ning is free,

You can also go and see it together."

"No time!" Lin Xingwei blurted out without thinking. Several pairs of eyes looked at her in surprise. Lin Xingwei hurriedly swallowed the sweet dates and said with a smile: "My sister Cao and I made an agreement to find her daughter after the Lantern Festival.

Master, I’m here to learn from you.”

"I don't have time either," Wei Mingji looked gloomy for a moment and then said, "I have received orders from your Majesty to prepare for the expedition."

Lu Yi glanced at Madam and thought she talked too much.

Lu Yi turned to Wei Mingji and said, "It's boring for the juniors to sit here and listen to the elders talk. Mingji, please take Princess Youning and her two cousins ​​around."

After receiving the order from his adoptive father, Wei Mingji's face relaxed slightly, he stood up, said goodbye to the three elders, and strode out of the banquet hall.

The three Lin brothers and sisters didn't know whether to follow. Mrs. Hou nudged Lin Xingwei with her elbow and raised her chin to signal her to follow. Lin Xingwei then stood up and said goodbye to the Lu and his wife. The two Lin brothers followed immediately.

The three brothers and sisters looked around. Wei Mingji was standing under a cedar with his hands behind his back. A lot of snow fell on his shoulders. The three brothers and sisters looked at each other and walked over.

After hearing the footsteps behind him, Wei Mingji turned around, stared at Lin Xingwei with a stern look, and said: "I will talk to Princess Youning alone, you two young masters can do what you want."

Lin Chengyu pursed his lips in displeasure. The Lu Mansion was a general's residence, and they didn't dare wander around without anyone to guide him. Lin Chengyu pulled his cousin's long sleeves and sat down in the corridor over there, looking at the garden scenery.

It was left to Wei Mingji and Lin Xingwei.

Before his brothers could walk away, Lin Xingwei took off a huge brocade bag from his waist and handed it to Wei Mingji, whispering: "It's for you."

"What is this?" Wei Mingji still had his hands behind his back, his brows furrowed and his eyes full of vigilance, refusing to take the initiative.

"The money my grandparents and mother gave you as a form of bribery." Lin Xingwei raised her eyes and glanced at him. Wei Mingji seemed to have no intention of taking it, and said, "If you don't want it..."

"Who said not to!" Wei Mingji didn't wait for Lin Xingwei to take it back, stretched out one hand and snatched the brocade bag from Lin Xingwei's hand.

A smile appeared on his stern face. He was only twenty years old. It was obvious that he also had the mentality of a child and had little resistance to the temptation to waste money.

Lin Xingwei said: "My mother said that you were leaving in a hurry on New Year's Eve and didn't give it to you, so she asked me to bring it to you."

Wei Mingji took the brocade bag and bumped it in his hand. It was very heavy. He looked at the Lin brothers and asked, "Do they have it too?"

Lin Xingwei nodded, "We all have them."

She dare not say that her cousins ​​received more money from extortion than you.

"You are quite calm today." Wei Mingji tied the brocade bag to his belt and changed the topic, "I heard that Princess Ning's chef knows a lot about women. I wanted to go to the Marquis Mansion on New Year's Eve to taste the princess's craftsmanship.

Unexpectedly, your family kicked me out with just a few words."

Lin Xing slightly wanted to laugh but didn't dare to laugh openly, so he had to hold it in. He shouldn't be blamed for saying this.
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