Mrs. Zhao's heart felt soft. She had been gone for half a month and she missed Su Xiaolu so much. Even if she sent a letter but didn't see anyone, Mrs. Zhao was worried that she wouldn't be able to come back in time for the New Year.
But now that Su Xiaolu has arrived home, Mrs. Zhao feels at ease.
This year, there are several servants in the family, and many things do not need to be done by oneself. However, during the Chinese New Year, Su Sanlang and Zhao are still used to cooking New Year's-style meals by themselves.
While Su Xiaoling was in the palace, Sun Baoqian would not do much but was also helping.
Chen Hu and Qian discussed it and decided to celebrate the New Year together, so they came to help and it was very lively.
December 30th, Chinese New Year.
This year is the thirteenth year.
Both families have changed a lot, but their friendship remains unchanged.
This was Sun Baoqian's first time celebrating the New Year at Su's house, and she quite liked the atmosphere.
The Su family is not rigid and does not have too many rigid rules. Even Su Hua knows how to enter the kitchen. Even in ordinary families, men would not enter the kitchen.
What's more, Su Hua is now an official.
"Did you always live like this when you were young?"
Sun Baoqian asked Su Hua in a low voice.
Su Hua nodded. Since that year, their family has celebrated the New Year like this every year.
During the New Year's Eve dinner, Chen Hu encouraged Su Sanlang and said, "Brother, please say something to the children."
Chen Shi and Chen Xing followed Su Chong and Su Hua's example, and they both followed suit. After Chen Hu spoke, they became quiet and waited quietly.
Su Sanlang was a little embarrassed, so Mrs. Zhao pushed him: "Dad, tell me quickly, the children are waiting."
Su Sanlang then stood up, feeling grateful, and said with emotion: "Today is the New Year again. The old year is about to pass, and the new year is about to come. The children have grown up and started their own families. I
I wish you all happiness, all your wishes come true, peace and joy."
Su Sanlang looked at Su Chong, Su Hua and Su Xiaolu with gentle eyes. His children had all grown up.
Not knowing what it would be like for his third daughter to spend the New Year in the palace, Su Sanlang's thoughts surged and he sat down.
Maybe she understood what he was thinking, and Zhao's gentle eyes were also a little sad.
Chen Hu and Qian also missed Chen Danniu and Chen Erniu.
One of them went to Furongzhou and the other returned to Yangjiao Town.
Several older girls were married, so it felt a lot more deserted for a while.
The New Year's Eve in Beijing is very lively, and the sound of firecrackers continues outside.
The house is also warm and peaceful.
Su Xiaolu gave Chen Xing a chicken leg.
Chen Xing shyly pursed her lips and smiled and said, "Thank you, Sister Xiaolu."
Su Xiaolu smiled again and gave Chen Shi a chicken leg.
Chen Shi smiled: "Thank you, Sister Xiaolu."
A chicken leg arrived in Su Xiaolu's bowl. Su Xiaolu looked and saw that it was Sun Baoqian who gave it to her.
"Little deer, you should eat more, you are too thin."
Sun Baoqian smiled softly at Su Xiaolu and said, she remembered that Su Xiaolu had a chubby face in the past and looked very cute, but since last year, she has lost weight and never gained weight again.
Su Xiaolu smiled sweetly and said, "Thank you, second sister-in-law."
After the New Year's Eve dinner, Su Hua took Sun Baoqian out for a walk. The New Year's Eve in Beijing was not deserted at all, it was quite lively.
Chen Hu and Qian also took Chen Shi and Chen Xing out. It was the first time for them to celebrate the New Year in the capital. They had been in the capital for so long and were usually busy, studying recipes and keeping an eye on the making of sauerkraut and kimchi. It was rare to have this free time.
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Su Sanlang and Mrs. Zhao didn't want to go out.
Su Chong also went out. He and Lin Yaoyao were getting married in a month, and before they could meet in person, they made an appointment to go shopping together through messages.
Mrs. Zhao hugged Su Xiaolu and said, "Xiaolu, let's go out and play."
Su Xiaolu nodded and went out.
The capital is very lively, with bright lights and a variety of stalls that are dazzling to choose from.
Su Xiaolu arrived outside the palace city without knowing it.
The palace was bright, and there was the faint sound of singing and dancing.
Su Xiaolu thought about her Qinggong skills, and decided to sneak in and take a look.
Avoiding the patrolling Imperial Guards, Su Xiaolu flew into the palace. She had good Qinggong. If it were just the Imperial Guards, it would be easy.
But those guarding the palace were not only the imperial army but also the secret guards.
Su Xiaolu knocked out a palace maid, changed into her clothes, then brought a fruit plate and followed them into the main hall.
Give every table a fruit plate.
Su Xiaolu saw Su Xiaoling, she was dressed up and sitting next to Zhou Heng.
The two sisters looked at each other. Su Xiaoling was shocked and surprised. She couldn't believe her eyes. Did she see it wrong?
Su Xiaolu blinked at her, and Su Xiaoling almost burst into tears. She pursed her lips and smiled, but she moved her lips without making a sound, but Su Xiaolu knew that she was calling her 'Xiaolu'.
It's a pity that after putting down the fruit plate, she was about to go down.
Su Xiaolu had just followed the retreating maid and was about to go out, when a voice stopped her.
"Wait a moment, come over and pour some wine for me."
Zhou Zhi's voice was cold and he stopped Su Xiaolu.
He sat on Zhou Heng's right hand side. When Su Xiaolu came to pour the wine, he had the opportunity to talk to Su Xiaoling.
Su Xiaolu glanced at Zhou Zhi in surprise, then lowered her head and walked quickly to Zhou Zhi's side.
Zhou Heng glanced at Zhou Zhi, and this glance made him keenly feel that something was different.
Before Su Xiaoling fell asleep, she smiled at Su Xiaolu, and then asked softly: "Xiaolu, have you had the New Year's Eve dinner at home? How are your parents, eldest brother, and second brother?"
Su Xiaolu nodded: "It's very good. I just miss you very much."
Su Xiaoling's nose was sore. She got married and would never celebrate the New Year at home again. Her mood was melancholy.
Zhou Heng smiled slightly at Su Xiaolu: "Xiaolu, the palace banquet is about to end. Come to the palace later and have a chat with Xiao Ling."
Su Xiaolu nodded.
In order not to attract attention, Su Xiaolu said nothing and quietly poured wine for Zhou Zhi.
Thinking of Zhou Zhi's magical power, Su Xiaolu lowered his voice and said, "Just show off, don't really drink."
Zhou Zhi's body cannot drink alcohol at all now.
Zhou Zhi smiled and said softly: "It's water."
Su Xiaolu looked at the wine bottle and found that there was no smell of alcohol.
Although he didn't drink, the food in front of him didn't seem to be touched. Su Xiaolu looked at the others and found that almost all of them were like this.
Below Zhou Zhi and Zhou Heng are other princes and princesses.
Su Xiaolu took a cursory glance and found that besides Zhou Zhi and Zhou Heng, there were only three princes and two princesses.
The youngest looks to be only four or five years old, and they don't know how to cook the food for the palace banquet.
Mainly watching singing and dancing.
Only about half an hour later, the slightly tipsy emperor announced that the palace banquet was over, said some kind words, and left with the queen.
The emperor and the queen left, and the other concubines also left one after another. Those with children walked to their children and took them away, while those without children got up and left directly.