On New Year's Eve, when I opened the window, there was heavy snow outside, and the whole yard was covered in snow. Various red lanterns were hung under the eaves and corridors, strings of red.
There are window grilles on the windows, and the red plum blossoms in the corner are in full bloom.
Shen Xingwan, wearing thick clothes, stood in front of the window and pointed at the blooming red plums, "Qinghong, please cut a few branches and send them to the old lady and the madam respectively."
Qinghong agreed and took the little maid to cut plum blossoms.
Dong Qing handed the hand stove that had just been stuffed with charcoal to Shen Xingwan, "Miss, please go out, the servants are waiting."
Shen Xingwan stepped out of the room and stood on the steps. The servants in new clothes greeted her happily, "Happy New Year, Miss. May everything go well."
Shen Xingwan also smiled and said, "Everyone has worked hard this year. I have already asked the kitchen to prepare some delicious dishes for everyone at noon."
Dongqing led others to hand out the red envelopes prepared in advance, and everyone became more and more happy after receiving the red envelopes.
Shen Xingwan was also infected by the lively mood, "The breakfast kitchen has cooked glutinous rice balls for everyone, please remember to pick them up."
"I understand, miss."
"Thank you, miss."
The servants said auspicious words and dispersed in twos and threes.
Banxia held an umbrella, wrapped it into a ball and slowly moved towards Shen Xingwan.
Shen Xingwan was not in a hurry to go in and stood at the door waiting for her to come over.
As soon as Banxia came over, the little maid took the flashlight from her hand. Banxia stamped her feet to shake off the snow on her shoes, and then handed the letter and a wooden box to Shen Xingwan, "They're from Yannan."
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Shen Xingwan took the letter and did not open it immediately.
Instead, he waited until breakfast before opening the letter in the study.
Fu Jingchao said in the letter that the situation in Yannan is complicated and has been infiltrated by foreigners. It is very difficult and cannot be solved in a short while.
I also told Shen Xingwan a few interesting things and wished her a happy New Year.
In the box is a New Year's gift.
Shen Xingwan opened it and found a crystal clear Lantian jade hairpin.
Shen Xingwan played with it in his hand for a while, put it away carefully, and decided to use him as the headdress for tomorrow.
Shen Qingran's illness is still not cured, so Shen Xingwan has to worry more about things in the house.
Everyone has lunch in the yard.
In the afternoon, Shen Xingwan and the maids around him were all busy. The reunion dinner in the evening was the highlight of the day.
Shen Xingwan had just finished his work. He sat down and took a sip of tea when someone came to report, "Miss, King Fusang is here to visit."
Shen Xingwan stood up and said, "I will greet you personally."
As soon as Shen Xingwan and his men walked to the door, they saw Li Xi walking towards him wearing a large fur coat.
The attendant behind him was carrying a bunch of gifts in his hands.
When Li Xi saw her, his peach-blossom eyes revealed a teasing smile. He seemed to be the same Mr. Shen Qi who loved to tease her back then.
"Happy New Year, sister." Li Xi said with a smile.
Shen Xingwan smiled brightly at him and said, "Happy New Year."
The two of them walked side by side, and they no longer disliked each other like they did before, and would inevitably fight each other when they met.
"How is Qingran's health?" Li Xi asked.
Shen Xingwan said, "It's getting better now. She will definitely be happy to know that you are here."
Li Xi handed the gift he brought to Shen Xingwan, and then went to see Shen Qingran.
Shen Xingwan said to Banxia, "Go tell the old lady and fourth uncle that King Fuso is here."
Li Xi stayed in Shen Qingran's yard for about an hour, and then he just sat here and didn't leave.
Li Xi was very comfortable playing with the cat and admiring the plum blossoms, and was in the mood to comment on the snacks she had here, which ones were delicious and which ones were average.
Shen Xingwan was annoyed by his shaking, "You can go and say hello to the old lady first."
Shen Xingwan said it so casually, and since this was his first time back after leaving the Shen family, he should also visit his elders.
Li Xi changed into a comfortable position and leaned on the chair, "Anyway, we will see you when we have dinner in the evening."
After hearing this, Shen Xingwan put down the cards in his hand and looked directly at him.
Li Xi touched his face and said narcissistically, "Is it because I have flowers on my face that you can't take your eyes off, or are you fascinated by my beauty?"
Shen Xingwan said bluntly, "There's something wrong with you."
When he was in Jiangnan, no matter how unruly Li Xi was, he was still very obedient and well-behaved in front of the old lady.
When there is something delicious and fun, the first thing that comes to mind is the old lady. I often go there to make the old lady happy.
I actually didn’t go visit today…
No matter how you look at it, there are problems.
Li Xi put away his joking expression and suddenly turned serious, "What were you thinking about when you received the order from the head of the family?"
This question was really hard to answer. Shen Xingwan turned his head and thought for a while, "I was thinking that from now on, I might walk on a road full of thorns."
In fact, it was doomed from the moment she came through the book, so after the initial shock, she was relatively calm about the piece of cake that the head of the family asked her to accept.
Li Xi chuckled lightly, "The old lady's eyes are as vicious as ever."
He now understood why the old lady picked Shen Xing too late.
Because while she is full of courage, she is also prudent and wise beyond her years.
Li Xi ravaged Fat Meow with a stern look in his eyes, "Then do you know that the Shen family is gradually heading down a dangerous path."
As the holder of the family order, Shen Xingwan was certainly aware of it.
She smiled and said, "Has the Shen family been safe for so many years?"
The great power displayed by the ancient clan made the emperor feel uneasy.
Therefore, the Yan family shuns the world, and the Shen family is low-key and quiet, as if they don't exist.
Li Xi said nothing.
"Don't you think Fusang is in danger now?" Shen Xingwan continued.
Li Xi said cryptically, "I would like to thank the Shen family for this."
It was difficult for the emperor not to be taboo about his relationship with the Shen family.
Fusang and he are losing the emperor's trust, which is not a good sign.
Sure enough, he has an opinion about the Shen family.
Shen Xingwan sighed inaudibly, and said cruelly and bluntly, "But the Shen family has protected you for more than ten years. I believe you can tell whether the old lady and everyone's feelings for you are true or false."
"Even when you are fighting for position, the Shen family members will always be at the forefront."
Li Xi said coldly, "If I were not the son of King Fusang, would the Shen family still treat me like this?"
Shen Xingwan said categorically, "There is no if!"
Li Xi laughed angrily at her, "You can really make me angry with just your mouth."
Shen Xingwan spread his hands helplessly, "But I think the Shen family will do their best to protect you no matter what, because you have the blood of the Shen family."
This is a big family, with true feelings, sincerity and interests. If you want to maintain the continuation of a family, it is not good to be too rational or too emotional.
There is a lot of knowledge involved in grasping that degree.
Li Xi's expression was a little annoyed, but also a little dazed.
He has grown a lot this year and has been forced to shoulder a heavy burden.
He understood the truth, but when he looked back, the place he once regarded as "home" could no longer be his home from now on, and it was hard not to feel disappointed.
