Throughout the twelfth lunar month, Wang Xian was busy preparing for war, but Lingxiao and Master Xianyun finally returned to Wudang Mountain to celebrate the New Year... Speaking of which, the two young ancestors were quite heartless and did not miss home after being away from the mountain for a year and a half.
If Sun Zhenren hadn't come to Beijing to deliver peach charms to the emperor a few years ago, and captured the two of them on the way, he wouldn't have any intention of going back.
However, the two of them promised to come back after the New Year, and Xianyun also left Heiyunzi and the others to protect Wang Xian. The Taoist priests had long been accustomed to the colorful world at the foot of the mountain, so naturally they wanted nothing more. Master Sun still agreed to this small matter.
It was not until the twenty-ninth day of the twelfth lunar month that Zhu Zhanji announced that the entire army would have a four-day holiday, and would regroup on the fourth day of the first lunar month. The soldiers had long been eager to return home, and finally waited until the holiday, and left Yu Jingjing in the blink of an eye. But when the king
After Xian finished handling the finishing touches, it was already the afternoon of New Year's Eve when he returned home.
The streets were filled with the sound of crackling firecrackers, and every household posted Spring Festival couplets and hung up lanterns. The strong New Year flavor made it difficult for people to feel that the war was just around the corner. However, Wang Xian did not bother to realize the significance of the New Year Festival to the Chinese people, and rushed forward
Then I returned home. The house had already been decorated with lights and decorations. The servants all put on brand new clothes and were happily preparing for tonight's New Year's Eve dinner.
Wang Xian had already sent word that more than ten tables would be prepared for the New Year's Eve dinner. Not only the brothers, but also the officers who could not go home for the New Year were also invited by him to come to his home for the New Year. At home, Lin Qing'er had already
Recovery, with the help of Gu Xiaolian and Zheng Xiuer, handled these matters in an orderly manner, without Wang Xian having to worry about it... That's pretty much what the so-called good wife means.
Amidst the crackling firecrackers, the lively New Year's Eve dinner lasted until midnight. When the generals said goodbye and returned to the camp, Wang Xiancai took a nap. At five o'clock, he was woken up by the sound of firecrackers again and saw Lin Qing'er with an apologetic look on her face.
He said with a smile: "Everyone is waiting for the officials to serve glutinous rice balls."
Only then did Wang Xian remember that Lin Qing'er said last night that the custom in the capital is that every household must eat glutinous rice balls on the first morning of the first lunar month, which means happiness and reunion, and the head of the family must eat them in person, and then the head of the family must eat them.
The mother gives it to others to eat as a blessing.
He had no choice but to wash his face and put on his new New Year clothes under the service of Yu She. Suddenly he felt the bulges in his boots. When he reached out and touched it, he found a pile of red envelopes. He casually said with a smile: "Little Jasmine gave these to the master? I guess."
I give it to you."
Jade Musk glanced at him and whispered: "Madam prepared it for you."
Before he finished speaking, Lin Qing'er came in with Gu Xiaolian and Xiao Baicai. Yingying bowed to him and said softly together: "I wish the officials New Year's greetings."
"Oh, happy New Year, happy New Year." Wang Xian finally understood that Lin Qing'er had thought of everything for him. He felt hot in his heart and awkwardly took out three red envelopes and said: "Come on, take some advantage."
Go and have good luck.”
Lin Qing'er took it with a smile and pretended to thank her. Gu Xiaolian also took it and said with a sweet smile: "Thank you, sir..."
"Okay..." Wang Xian smiled broadly. When Zheng Xiu'er came forward, he teased: "Xiao Baicai, did you call yourself my concubine just now?"
"No way..." Xiao Baicai's face turned red and she emphasized: "I didn't use the title, I just wanted to wish you a happy New Year."
"Then I can't give you the red envelope." Wang Xian smiled.
"Okay, official, you're bullying people on the first day of the new year..." Lin Qing'er hurriedly smoothed things over, took the red envelope and handed it to Zheng Xiu'er. Zheng Xiu'er just showed some pride to Wang Xian, but when she heard Sister Lin couldn't help but laugh: "That
, the meat rotted in the pot..." He immediately stamped his feet in shame and said: "Sister, it turns out you and him are in the same group.
"Hahaha, what do you think?" Wang Xian was in a good mood. He stood up, hugged Lin Qing'er and took a deep breath: "You are beautiful."
"A pair of bad guys," Xiao Baicai said, and couldn't help but laugh.
After coming out and sharing the glutinous rice balls, Wang Xian and Lin Qing'er sat upright and received New Year greetings from Butler Chen and his wife, together with all the servants, and then Lin Qing'er distributed the red envelopes. Although they had only been here a few months, they received
There were as many of them as my colleagues in Beijing all year round. The servants were naturally overjoyed and felt that the mistress was really a good person...
After breakfast, Wang Xian took Lin Qing'er to the Prince's Mansion to pay New Year greetings... This was Zhu Zhanji's intention, saying that his mother-in-law wanted to meet her. Although Lin Qing'er had seen the world, the thought of meeting the current dynasty
The Crown Princess couldn't help but feel a little nervous. On the way to the Prince's Mansion, she asked him from time to time what she should pay attention to.
Wang Xian held his wife's little hand and said with a smile: "The prince's family is even more kind than ordinary people. Just relax."
"Really?" Lin Qing'er didn't quite believe it: "The Crown Prince is inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people."
"You'll know when we get there." Wang Xian smiled and said, "Anyway, it's a good thing to be able to contact the Crown Princess. This way you don't have to worry about being bullied when I'm not in the capital."
"That's true..." Lin Qing'er nodded.
While they were talking, the carriage drove up to the gate of the Prince's Mansion. Without any notice, the guards opened the door and let the carriage drive straight in... Lin Qing'er didn't know that in the Ming Dynasty, only a few highly trusted officials in the Prince's Mansion could receive such treatment.
There is only Wang Xian.
However, after entering the mansion, his carriage did not go straight, but turned to the east courtyard, which was Zhu Zhanji's grandson's mansion.
"You're really early." Wang Xian helped Lin Qing'er get out of the car and heard a familiar voice laughing: "Mrs. Sister-in-law, wish you a happy New Year." Of course it was Zhu Zhanji. His Highness the Grand Sun was here last night
In the morning, I have been spending the New Year with Zhu Di in the palace, and I have just returned to the East Palace.
"Brother Niu Ba," Lin Qing'er said in surprise: "Why are you here too?"
"I'll live here." Zhu Zhanji was very happy, but not because his prank succeeded, but because Wang Xianneng had been keeping the secret, which showed that he did not turn a deaf ear to his words.
"Who are you, His Highness the Grand Sun?" Lin Qing'er asked in astonishment.
"Let's put it this way, we have the same father and mother, but he is not my brother or my brother." Zhu Zhanji was in a good mood and said with a mouth full of nonsense.
"Then you are..." Lin Qing'er was stunned for a moment, then realized it, covered her mouth in surprise and said: "You are the emperor's grandson"
"Whoever dares to fake should not dare to fake here." Zhu Zhanji said with a smile.
"A commoner woman pays homage to Your Highness," Lin Qing'er hurriedly bowed down and said.
"Sister-in-law, please get up quickly." Zhu Zhanji hurriedly motioned to Wang Xian to help Lin Qing'er, and said with a wry smile: "I'm just afraid that you will be polite, so I won't let the military advisor tell you." He bared his teeth and said with a smile: "Besides, we are indeed
Just like brothers, my sister-in-law will definitely be like before."
"Yes, madam, just fulfill His Highness's wish." Wang Xian said with a smile.
Lin Qing'er had no choice but to agree.
"Okay, hurry up and visit my parents." Zhu Zhanji led the two of them to the main hall of the East Palace and said with a smile: "I will take my sister-in-law to see my mother first, and you can go and pay New Year's greetings to my father by yourself."
"Okay." Wang Xian watched the two of them go to the back hall, then straightened his clothes, followed Chen Wu into the main hall, and kowtowed to the prince to pay New Year greetings. The Spring Festival is a day when people go about their business as a matter of course. Those civil servants who are usually not allowed to come to the house took advantage of the opportunity.
This is an opportunity to pay New Year's greetings to His Highness the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince can also put aside his worries and meet with his ministers, so there are too many people to meet today... Time is extremely precious, but the Crown Prince still takes the time to have a cup of tea with the king.
Xian talked specifically about the conversation, praised his performance, and said how several masters valued him. Finally, he asked him if he had any difficulties that he needed help from...
Although they were just polite words, Wang Xian was very moved and said that he had no difficulties. The only thing he was worried about was his wife in the capital. He was afraid that after he went on an expedition, the Jin Yiwei would take the opportunity to harm him.
Zhu Gaochi smiled and said, "Don't worry, I am here, the prince of the country, but I can't protect your family. If you are really worried, you can move them to the prince's mansion first." Wang Xianxin said, this is a good idea.
, but how dare I agree?
The prince was sincere and said with a smile, you can discuss it with your family later. If you agree, I will have the yard cleaned up immediately.
Wang Xian completely understood what it means to be approachable and what it means to be like a spring breeze. Maybe this is the reason why His Highness the Crown Prince has no ability but can make those civil servants loyal to him wholeheartedly? Not to mention others, even he has the idea that he cannot let down the Crown Prince...
When he came out from the Crown Prince's place, Lin Qing'er had not yet returned from the Crown Princess's place. Zhu Zhanji had been waiting for him and said with a smile: "My mother wants to leave my sister-in-law to eat before leaving..."
"Thank you, Xiao Hei." Wang Xian lowered his voice, grateful but not discounting. He knew that this was the Crown Princess looking up to Lin Qing'er. After this time, Lin Qing'er had entered the circle of noble ladies in the capital, which was very important to her.
Both your safety and status are of great benefit.
"You're welcome, we are brothers." Zhu Zhanji put his hand on Wang Xian's shoulder and said with a smile, "Let's go to Qingshou Temple first to pay New Year's greetings to your master."
"..." Wang Xian vomited, his calves were a little cramped and he said, "Today next year won't be my death anniversary, right?"
"It's possible." Zhu Zhanji frowned and said, "But in that case, wouldn't I have to burn paper for you every Spring Festival? How do you want me to celebrate the New Year?" He couldn't help laughing as he said, "Okay, I won't tease you anymore, Master Huang.
They have already explained it to Master Yao."
"What did the old monk say?" Wang Xian asked hurriedly.
"Master Yao didn't say anything, but he hasn't exposed you for so long, so he obviously acquiesced." Zhu Zhanji smiled and said, "Are you relieved now?"
"What should I worry about?" Wang Xian said angrily: "The old monk has to give face to the prince, but why should he give face to me?"
"Okay," Zhu Zhanji said with a somewhat irresponsible smile: "Master Yao will not kill you, at most he will give you a good meal."
"How did I hear that many people were bitten by their tongues and committed suicide by him back then?" Wang Xian said angrily: "Just trick me to death."
Even so, he still got in the car and went to Qingshou Temple with Zhu Zhanji. Keeping escaping is not the answer. What should be faced must be faced head-on.