Fang Zheng looked into the distance and said leisurely, "But let's wait until after the New Year."
"Yes, I didn't expect the emperor to be so cruel." Liu Xiangnan also sighed.
"Yes, it's too harsh to bury them all. If we had looked earlier, it might be better to say we didn't find them."
The two of them talked, left the palace, and returned to their homes.
Liu Xiangnan thought about it and ordered Liu Kai to send a message to Liu Rumei in Hetou Village, asking them to come back and see the princess quickly. After all, Chen Xiaobei was the princess's fiancé.
At this time, Hetou Village was full of joy. Chen Xiaobei was very busy that day. He first took advantage of noon to burn incense on Huang Ying's grave and also offered incense to his parents.
Then I returned home and started preparing for the evening reunion dinner. The meals were different in every family, but the atmosphere was the same. Every family member's face was filled with happy smiles.
A sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner is ready, including chicken, duck, fish and meat.
As soon as the sky darkened, everyone sat down.
Liu Rumei asked Xiaoqing to follow Liu Tie, while Liu Ce and the others went to eat. Xiaoqing did not need to take care of them here. After all, it was the New Year, so everyone could do it by themselves.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the atmosphere on the table gradually became more and more lively. At this time, Cui Hongyu took a mouthful of rice, but suddenly turned his head and spat it out with a sound.
Seeing this scene, Chen Xiaobei suddenly had a thought.
Liu Rumei next to her said with a face of joy, "Sister, sister, you are happy."
Cui Hongyu looked at Liu Rumei and then at Chen Xiaobei, then nodded slightly.
Chen Qiaoer, who was next to her, didn't seem to understand what Youxi meant. She raised her little face and asked Liu Rumei, "Sister, sister, what's wrong with Youxi?"
Liu Rumei raised her hand, patted Chen Qiaoer's little head gently, and said with a smile, "I'm glad, your sister-in-law has a baby in her belly, and you are going to be an aunt."
Upon hearing this, Chen Qiaoer stood up from the stool and started jumping happily on the ground, "Great, great, I want to be an aunt, I want to be an aunt."
Chen Xiaobei took Cui Hongyu's hand and said with excitement, "It's really difficult for you. I'm not in Hetou Village these days..."
Cui Hongyu looked happy and shook her head, "Husband, you are just talking about this, we are a family!"
Cui Hongyu raised her right hand, took Liu Rumei's hand, and shook it gently twice, "In the future, I will rely more on you to take care of my husband."
Of course Liu Rumei understood what this care meant, and her face turned red.
After eating and drinking, and briefly tidying up, Cui Hongyu took Chen Qiaoer back to her old house to sleep.
Liu Rumei and Chen Xiaobei were the only two people left in the room. Looking at Liu Rumei who looked shy, Chen Xiaobei dragged her into the house without any courtesy.
The charcoal was burning brightly in the room, making it very warm.
"Ru Mei, let's take a rest early." Chen Xiaobei began to take off his gown.
Liu Rumei half-heartedly took off her coat, and then came over to help Chen Xiaobei undress and untie him.
It didn't take long for the two to be honest with each other. Hugging each other on the double bed.
The road is spacious, making driving fun, and it doesn't hinder you from getting on the highway when traveling around.
"Husband, you are so wild tonight..." Liu Rumei closed her eyes happily.
The little dog tied in the yard obviously didn't know what the squeaking noises in the house meant, and he stared at the window without blinking.
But nothing could be seen in the window except the flickering light.
When Chen Xiaobei poured all his passion into Liu Rumei, the two finally hugged each other exhausted.
Liu Rumei gave me another sweet kiss, "Husband, thank you for your hard work."
Chen Xiaobei responded enthusiastically to Liu Rumei's love, raised his hand and pinched her face, "We are already an old married couple, and yet you are so polite to me."
"The Chinese New Year is coming soon. Let's get some sleep. We have to go to our ancestors early tomorrow morning to pay New Year greetings."
Liu Rumei nodded, nestled in Chen Xiaobei's arms and fell asleep deeply.
At this time, Chen Xiaobei didn't have much sleepiness. What came to his mind were the scenes of his previous life during the New Year. Thinking of his parents, they must be sad at this time, missing their son who has left that world. Bar.
In a daze, Chen Xiaobei was awakened by the movement outside. People were already talking and laughing loudly on the street, and the guard dog also let out low roars in anxiety.
It seems that the customs during the Chinese New Year are similar.
Although there are no firecrackers and gorgeous fireworks in this world, maybe our custom of getting up early to pay New Year greetings is the same as that of later generations.
Chen Xiaobei and Liu Rumei hurriedly got up and washed up. As soon as they finished getting ready, Cui Hongyu pulled Chen Qiaoer over. Cui Hongyu looked at the two of them with a smile in his eyes. It was obvious that he could guess without asking that these two people were here yesterday. What are you doing late?
"Husband, we have to go out to pay New Year greetings after we have something to eat. We have already started to get up early."
Before he finished his sentence, laughter came from the door. Chen Dayong came in with several support team members.
When entering the door, he arched his hands and said loudly, "Happy New Year!"
Chen Xiaobei returned the gift with his hand, and then asked Liu Rumei to quickly take out the peanuts that had been prepared for everyone to eat. In this era, there were no melon seeds, but peanuts were available. As for candies, they were luxury goods, and only a few high-ranking officials had them. Only then will there be.
After eating peanuts and chatting for a few words, Chen Dayong stood up and left.
Seeing this scene, Chen Xiaobei thought to himself that he should stop eating and go to pay New Year greetings first.
Chen Xiaobei took a few people and started from his ancestor's house.
The ancestor’s house was still very lively during the Chinese New Year, and there was an endless stream of people coming to pay New Year greetings. After all, he was the most senior person in the village.
Seeing Chen Xiaobei coming, the ancestor was also very happy. He took Chen Xiaobei's hand and forced him to sit down. He also called his son to take out the peanuts and some dried fruits and give them to Chen Qiaoer and others.
"Xiaobei, everyone has plenty of money this year. It's the Chinese New Year. I see everyone is wearing new clothes. This is something I wouldn't dare to think of in previous years. Everyone misses you."
Chen Xiaobei smiled and nodded, "Ancestor, this is all earned by everyone's hard work and has nothing to do with me."
The ancestor shook his hand, then picked up a peanut and peeled one, putting it in his hand without filling it into his mouth. "It's getting warmer now. In addition to burning charcoal, we have to think of something else." .”
Chen Xiaobei nodded. Others said that his ancestor's thinking was still enough.
I've thought of this too, but I haven't figured out what to do next.
"Ancestor, let me think about it in the next two days."
After Chen Xiaobei finished speaking, he stood up and left quickly to make room for others.
Chen Xiaobei took Cui Hongyu, Liu Rumei and Chen Qiaoer around and found an uninvited guest standing at the door. It was Feng Xiaoyue.
Feng Xiaoyue's restaurants and inns were all closed, but because some of the waiters had nowhere to go, Feng Xiaoyue stayed to have a New Year's Eve dinner with them.
