Although there are people like the Xiao family who are still working hard and trying to make money during the first month, the vast majority of people do not do this. The period from the late twelfth lunar month to the first lunar month is the only time most people have in the year.
During the break, most people choose to stay at home and have a good rest; for some families, the whole family works all over the country on weekdays, and can only be reunited during the Chinese New Year, so it is even more important to stay at home and enjoy family happiness.
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The Duke of Wei's Mansion was particularly lively today. Starting early in the morning, the lanterns that had been hung up a year ago and had become slightly dim were taken off and replaced with brand-new lanterns. The pavilions, stone tablets and plaques that had just been scrubbed a year ago were also scrubbed again to ensure that they were even the same.
There is no dust at all; even the roads inside the mansion are cleaned so clean that no one dares to set foot there.
Xu Huizu led his son Xu Qin, fourth brother Xu Zengshou, nephews Xu Jingchang, and Xu Jingfan to stand in front of the mansion, waiting anxiously for something. Although it was still early, Xu Huizu kept looking at the clock and murmured: "Why are you still here?"
did not come?"
"Father," there were so many people at this time, Xu Qin used the formal title: "It is just the beginning of Chenshi, and the fourth aunt may have just woken up. The fourth aunt has to ask for resignation from your majesty, and is escorted out of the palace by the guards. The fourth aunt is now here again
You have to be even more careful when you are pregnant, as you can’t reach your door now.”
"Huh!" Xu Huizu breathed out. He actually knew in his heart that Miao Jin could not arrive at the Xu Mansion at this time, but he always looked forward to arriving early. After all, it was just dawn today, and Princess An Xu Mengyu and Princess Acting Xu Huihua had already arrived at the Xu Mansion.
Xu Feixu, the mother of Su Wang Zhu Gaoxu, even stayed at her parents' house last night. The three brothers of the Xu family and the next generation of children were also in the mansion. Only Xu Miaojin has not yet come to Xu Mansion.
Xu Qin then advised his father and fourth uncle to go back first and wait until they saw the carriage coming from the palace before coming out to greet them. They were asked to wait in front of the door. Xu Huizu originally wanted to wait in front of the door, but it was really too cold now.
Even though he was wearing a leather coat, his face and hands were always exposed. After some hesitation, he went back to his house with Xu Zengshou. However, he didn't go far, just waiting by the fire in the inner concierge.
I don't know how long it took, but a servant ran to the door of the mansion and shouted to Xu Qin: "Young Master, the palace chariot is here!"
"Go and call your father and uncle!" Xu Qin ordered, and he quickly asked his servants to straighten his clothes, wipe his shoes, and stand up straight.
Suddenly I heard the sound of horses racing not far away. A dozen guards rode over and dismounted before and after the Xu Mansion Gate. They handed the horses to Xu Mansion's servants and divided them into two straight columns to fight on both sides.
Then he saw two more eunuchs coming slowly on horseback. They got off their horses a few feet away from the gate of the mansion and stood facing the west. Another pair appeared in the same way for half a day. After a while, more than ten pairs came, and then they heard faint drum music.
A pair of phoenix and dragon banners, a palace fan with pheasant feathers, a golden stove burning royal incense, and then a golden umbrella with seven phoenixes came over, which is the crown, robe and shoes.
After this pair of people had passed, eight sturdy eunuchs came slowly from behind, carrying a gold-topped goose-yellow embroidered phoenix palace. By this time, Xu Huizu and others had already arrived in front of the door, and even Xu Huizu, who was sick, came slowly.
Yingxu had arrived. Seeing this, he walked a few steps forward to Luan Yu, knelt down and said, "I, Duke of Wei, Xu Huizu/Common Xu Yingxu, the governor of Zuojun Dudu Mansion/..., have met Concubine Chen."
"Without ceremony." A crisp voice came from inside the Luan Yu. Two young eunuchs came over and helped them up. When they got out of the way, eight strong eunuchs lifted the Luan Yu again and carried it into the gate to the east.
In front of the gate of the courtyard, a eunuch knelt down to invite him to go to the court. Then when he entered the door, the eunuchs dispersed, and the palace maids led the court to the court with wonderful brocades. All kinds of lanterns in the courtyard were shining brightly, all tied with gauze and silk, which was very exquisite. There was a lamp plaque on it, which read
Inscribed with the four words "Ti Ren Mude"; the garden is also filled with colorful flowers and shadows, the lights reflect each other, and the music is always loud, creating an indescribable scene of peace.
But Miaojin had no time to take care of these beautiful scenery. As soon as she stepped off the Luanyu, she heard several "Sisters!" coming from the front. She quickly looked up and saw three sisters standing there looking at her with excitement.
"Eldest sister, second sister, third sister!" Miao Jin was also very excited and was about to pounce on her three sisters. The palace maid quickly supported her. She was pregnant with a child. If something went wrong, they would not have to live.
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Miaojin reacted to their support, suppressed her excitement and walked slowly over. When she got in front of Xu Feixu, she opened her arms and hugged her and said, "Sister."
Of course Xu Feixu also reached out and hugged her, and said softly with tears in her eyes: "Fourth sister."
"Sister, are you in Nanyang? I heard that although the land in Nanyang is fertile, the locals are very lazy. There is nothing but fertile land. Everything has to be built, but they are lagging behind."
"Nanyang is not as backward as you say!" Xu Feixu said with a smile: "The locals are indeed lazy, but they are not so backward. There are not as many things used in daily life as in the Ming Dynasty, but there are some things that are not used.
Not big, besides, there are still merchants from Ming Dynasty coming to Su Fan every year to sell goods."
"So my sister doesn't feel that life is difficult or inconvenient."
"That's good." Xu Miaojin felt slightly relieved and talked to her for a while before letting go of her embrace.
After that, she confided her parting feelings to her second sister, Xu Huihua. Although the Dai Wang was previously sealed in Datong, the Dai Wang would not come to the capital every year; if the Dai Wang did not come, and the prince was too young, it would not be good for her as the Dai Wangfei.
Come here, so she and Miaojin haven't seen each other for several years.
However, after that, he and his third sister Xu Mengyu simply said hello. King An never gave him the title, nor did he want to. Xu Mengyu also lived with him in the capital. When Miaojin was in Beijing, Xu Mengyu would enter the palace several times a month and meet him.
She said that she had already visited Miao Jin in the palace after she returned to Beijing this time, so naturally she would not be excited about seeing her again after a long absence.
The four sisters gathered together and talked for a while. Xu Feixu said with a smile: "We sisters should stop whispering here. Huizu and the others are still waiting outside."
The four sisters immediately walked out of the courtyard surrounded by servants. Xu Huizu had been waiting outside for a long time. He was very happy to see them coming out and went forward to perform the national ceremony first and then the family ceremony. Xu Yingxu and others
Also salute in the same way.
Miaojin noticed that Xu Yingxu was sick and said quickly: "Third brother, since you are still sick, why did you come out to greet your sister? You servants, why don't you send the third master into the house as soon as possible!"
"It's okay," Xu Yingxu said with a smile, "It's just some minor problems. It won't have any impact if I stay outside for a while."
"That's not possible either." Miaojin said, "Third brother, please come into the house quickly."
When Xu Yingxu heard her insistence, he understood in his heart that she was doing it for his own good, so he agreed and entered the house first.
