aircannonsinc Chapter 108 Chinese New Year
Chapter 108 Chinese New Year
Zhou Ze looked at Rong Heqing and then at Rong Qiao, and smiled knowingly. It seemed that the siblings got along quite well during their time in Yundu.
"Thanks to the princess, the Cui family didn't dare to neglect the second young lady when she married her. They gave her enough pomp and ceremony. After thinking about it, the second young lady restrained her temper. Now she is more dignified and has a good position in the Cui family."
Rong Heqing nodded, "That's good."
Rong Qiao also breathed a sigh of relief, rubbed his hands excitedly, and his eyes were wet.
Afterwards, Zhou Ze told Rong Heqing about the latest developments in the palace.
After the previous incident, King Annan also calmed down. He turned down all the beauties sent to him by his subordinates and focused on training his eldest son Rongji. He took him with him wherever he went and gradually handed over the power in his hands to him. He spent his extra time at home talking to the princess and Concubine Lu.
The huge Annan Palace really has a sense of home.
Zhou Ze also asked about Rong Heqing's recent situation in Yundu. Rong Heqing picked out everything he could say so that he could go back and report.
The group only rested for two days in the palace. On the third day, Zhou Ze set out to return with the New Year's goods prepared by Rong Heqing, otherwise he would not be able to reach Nancheng before New Year's Eve.
On the day of sending people away, Rong Qiao stood at the door and quietly wiped his tears. Rong Heqing saw him and patted the back of his head, "Why are you crying? Are you missing home?"
Rong Qiao rarely talked back and nodded honestly. He looked up at Rong Heqing and asked in a low voice, "Sister, can we really go back?"
His eyes were full of confusion and helplessness.
Rong Heqing sighed and moved his hands to the top of his head.
This is a poor child.
His mother died, his father didn't love him, his sister was far away in his hometown, and he was walking on thin ice in the palace, having to look at people's faces everywhere. She was the only one he could rely on.
It was hard for Rong Heqing not to feel sympathy for him. Although Rong Qiao was a bad boy in the past, he had never done anything unforgivable to her. She returned the scolding and beatings.
They were barely even.
Rong Heqing patted his head gently and said softly, "Yes."
Perhaps because her tone was too firm, Rong Qiao felt relieved. "Then how long do we have to wait?"
Rong Heqing looked into the distance, looked at the rolling clouds in the sky and said, "When you grow up."
Her tone was so bewitching that 999 also asked: [Host, how did you know? ]
Rong Heqing: [I don’t know.]
999: [Are you so serious about this? ]
Rong Heqing: [It’s just wishful thinking. ]
999: […]
It looked at Rong Qiao's face, which was suddenly filled with hope, and suddenly it realized that it was no wonder that some people were keen on making promises, it turned out that there were really people who would eat them!
From that day on, Rong Qiao studied seriously and received praise from his teacher several times, saying that he had made great progress. He couldn't help but show off to Rong Heqing.
Rong Heqing was also happy to encourage him. Every time he received a compliment, they would take him to a restaurant for a meal, or take him to make new clothes and buy new accessories.
As time went by, Rong Qiao and Rong Heqing became closer and closer, and it became more and more comfortable for him to call her sister, but his nature was hard to change, and he would still be rude from time to time. Then Rong Heqing would call Chu Suifeng to scare him, and he would be obedient again, which made Rong Heqing suspect that the child had some masochistic tendencies.
Time passed as they quarreled.
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In a blink of an eye, it was the 30th day.
Rong Heqing was still lying in bed early in the morning, but it was already bustling outside.
She turned over in bed with difficulty and pulled the quilt up to avoid getting up.
999 said excitedly: [Host, wake up! It’s the New Year! ]
Rong Heqing: [You won’t let me sleep for a while during the New Year, are you a devil? ]
[Don't make any noise, I want to sleep. ]
However, 999 kept silent, but the people outside did not let her go.
Butler Fang ordered people to replace all the lanterns with red ones, and pasted red window grilles and the word "Fu" on every window.
The colorful silks are hung high and flutter in the wind, creating a festive atmosphere.
The servants and maids gathered together and talked happily. Today was New Year's Day, and everyone had changed into new clothes, looking very energetic.
Banzhu and Zheliu came with water and clothes, and received greetings along the way.
The two of them responded with a smile.
When they reached the door, Wanzhu looked at the tightly closed door and asked Zheliu, "Did you say the princess is awake?"
Just as Zhe Liu was about to speak, he saw the door suddenly open from the inside, revealing Rong Heqing's resentful face.
Zheliu: "...what do you think?"
Wanzhu: “…”
She hurriedly carried the basin in and said, "Princess, why are you wearing so little and going to bed? Put on your clothes quickly, or you will catch a cold."
Rong Heqing was forced by Zheliu to sit down at the table, and Zheliu took out a bright red brocade dress with gold embroidery and asked her to put it on. Rong Heqing was so sleepy that she kept yawning.
Butler Fang was outside shouting, "The couplet is pasted crookedly!"
"Oops, I'm so clumsy, I pasted it upside down!"
"Oh, yes, yes, a little lower!"
"It's too low! Oh my! You are my ancestors! Get out of the way! I'll do it myself!"
Rong Heqing couldn't help laughing, and was woken up by the laughter.
Zheliu and Wanzhu smiled at each other. Zheliu said, "Butler Fang is really worried sick. I see he has a few more white hairs."
"That's just Butler Fang's worry." Wanzhu handed a dry towel to Rong Heqing. After washing her face, Rong Heqing sat in front of the dressing table, dried her face, and let Wanzhu braid her hair.
"Have you prepared the red envelopes I asked you to prepare?"
Rong Heqing picked up the indigo and gently brushed her eyebrows. Her eyebrows were naturally beautiful and stylish, but today was a holiday, so she put on some light makeup to look more energetic and to better match the bright red dress.
Wanzhu nodded: "It's ready. Will it be sent out soon?"
Rong Heqing: "No hurry, let's talk after breakfast."
"Is Rong up?"
Her face was as rosy as a peach. She didn't need to put on rouge. She just put on a little lip balm, and her whole person instantly looked brighter.
"I'm up, washing and changing my clothes."
Zheliu came over and took out a few gold hairpins from the jewelry box for her to choose from.
Ronghe's clear, white fingers slid across her hair, and finally she chose a gold hairpin with a phoenix-shaped pearl and a ruby and inserted it into her hair. She also put on a few small hairpins, which were expensive but not vulgar, and gorgeous but not coquettish.
After dressing up, she held her hair and looked at the antique beauty in the mirror, feeling dazed for a moment.
It was as if she was born here and modern life was her dream.
【Little Nine Nine?】
999: [What's wrong, host? ]
Rong Heqing suddenly came back to his senses, stood up and said, "It's okay, I just called you."
999: […]
[Sizzle——]
It got angry for a moment.
Rong Heqing went out with a smile and called Rong Qiao. The brother and sister had breakfast together and went to the front hall.
Butler Fang and all the servants in the mansion were waiting outside the door with their heads bowed.
As soon as Rong Heqing arrived, they all knelt down and said, "Greetings to the princess and the second young master—"
"No need for formalities." Rong Heqing sat down at the head of the table, and handed over the list of names. She opened it and said, "I have been in Yundu for half a year, and I am grateful for your care. Today is New Year's Eve, and I have prepared some red envelopes for everyone. You can take them and have a good New Year."
The maids and servants in the mansion were all ranked according to their ranks. She called them forward in order and asked them to receive red envelopes one by one.
Those with higher ranks and who work efficiently will get more, while those who are sneaky and cunning will get little even if they are at higher ranks.
Rong and Qing asked Butler Fang to keep it in mind and settle the accounts together at the end of the year.
Rong Qiao watched from the side, thoughtful.