Although this was the first time for the Feng family to host a banquet, perhaps because it had been prepared so long ago and Mrs. Chu was also there to help, it was considered a success.

When the time was almost up, Qiao Guxin and the others got up and left. Feng Zhaoping was probably afraid that all the guests would leave and she would be punished at home. She followed them all the way with her big eyes open, and her reluctant look made people look at her. Feeling distressed.

While Qiao Wenqing was talking to the Feng family, Qiao Wenzhi quietly said to Feng Zhaoan, "Protect Sister Ping."

Feng Zhaoan glared at Feng Zhaoping, but when facing Qiao Wenzhi, he nodded without thinking.

Seeing Qiao Wenzhi speak, Feng Zhaoping felt more at ease.

She was also curious for a moment, and now her intestines were green with regret, but there was no elixir for regret in this world.

After Qiao Wenqing and the others went out, Shen Qiuhe hadn't left yet. He sat on his horse and looked down at Qiao Guxin, his eyes wandering on her clothes. However, he never spoke to Qiao Guxin and only said to Qiao Wenqing. , "Zhuangyuanlang, let's meet on the second day of junior high school."

The reins in his hands moved slightly, the horse's hooves made a sound, and it moved forward with a clatter.

Qiao Wenqing's face instantly darkened, thinking about how suffocated he felt today.

Qiao Wenzhi asked Qiao Guxin with her eyes, but she needed to go over to comfort Qiao Wenqing, but Qiao Guxin shook her head. There is no end to learning, and there is nothing wrong with that.

Shen Qiuhe's ranking back then was not as good as Qiao Wenqing's now. This does not mean that Shen Qiuhe has stopped studying these years. This can also spur Qiao Wenqing to make him better.

The twenty-fourth day of the twelfth lunar month has passed, and the days are like flying. It is already the thirtieth night in a flash, and the family is reunited, talking and laughing.

Even the old lady cheered up and chatted with people at home for a while.

Qiao Wenqing bought a lot of fireworks from outside in advance. They were so bright that Qiao couldn't help it. Just like when he was a child, he lit the fireworks himself.

Qiao Wenzhi was still timid, covering her ears and jumping and shouting beside her.

This is the happiest place for Qiao Wenbing. He dares to light any kind of firecrackers. His courage is even greater than that of Qiao Wenqing.

Qiao Guxin stood under the fireworks and looked at the bright smiling faces, so clear and real.

Inside the house, several elders also joined in the fun and asked people to lift the heavy curtains. Everyone put on thick cloaks and watched the children making noise outside.

What a wonderful house, full of fireworks.

"Ah!" The whole yard was filled with laughter, but was interrupted by Qiao Wenbing.

Qiao Wenbing loved to mess around so much that he set off the firecrackers in a circle. Who knew that his cloak was set on fire at the point where it was circling. In the cold winter, the people below quickly put out the fire with water.

Third Yiniang came out of the house anxiously, went up and hit Qiao Wenbing on the shoulder, "You are the one who is making a fool of yourself!"

She was anxious and scared, but luckily nothing happened, otherwise what would she do if something went wrong?

"Fourth brother is also playful for a while. Don't blame me, Auntie." People who are celebrating the New Year must not be angry, Qiao Wenqing immediately advised him from the side.

The second aunt helped Gu and walked out, "This is really prosperous. Our house will be lively next year." Gu smiled and said auspicious words.

With so many people coming to intercede with Qiao Wenbing, the third aunt, who was celebrating the New Year, couldn't say anything else. She glared at Qiao Wenbing and told him to go back to the house and change his clothes quickly. He had to stay up late this year, but he couldn't sleep like this. morning.

However, except for Qiao Wenbing's matter, the masters stopped lighting fireworks and left it to the servants below, who were all watching from the edge of the door.

The old lady couldn't hold on for long, so everyone had dispersed. She was going to worship her ancestors tomorrow morning. Ning Shunhou was not at home, so Qiao Wenqing had to take charge of the matter. This was his first time taking charge of the overall situation. Did he pay attention to anything? Mrs. Gu needs to give instructions in advance.

I have to give a reward to the next person tomorrow, so I have to settle in tonight.

The girls were fine, but Qiao had prepared something for her younger brothers and sisters. They would seal it with red paper tonight, and everyone went back to their own courtyards.

At the Duke's Mansion, Mrs. Zheng has been thinking about things in her room recently, but she will definitely come out during the New Year.

The family sat at the table and had a reunion dinner.

Shen Qiuhe lowered his head and said nothing. The lively sound of firecrackers outside only made the room feel increasingly deserted.

Shen Qiuhe couldn't help but think of Qiao Guxin. If she were here, even if she was angry and sarcastic, having such a person standing there would be life.

Shen Chongyuan didn't know these things at home. He was wearing new clothes and happily eating his favorite meat.

He was really happy simply because the Chinese New Year meant he didn’t have to go to class or memorize anything.

"Chongyuan, mother has made uncle unhappy. Can you make amends to uncle on behalf of mother?" Mrs. Zheng's eyes only turned to Shen Qiuhe's face. Seeing that Shen Qiuhe was still sullen, she couldn't help but pull Shen Chongyuan closer to her. In front of me, he whispered instructions.

She had been holding it back in the house for long enough. Shen Qiuhe and Qiao Guxin's marriage was about to be put on the agenda after the new year, but she still figured it out.

But if Shen Qiuhe doesn't calm down, He will never let go.

Shen Chongyuan didn't wipe the oil from his mouth and turned to look at Shen Qiuhe.

Shen Qiuhe smiled and tapped the tip of Shen Chongyuan's nose, "Eat quickly. After you finish eating, uncle will take you to set off the firecrackers."

Shen Chongyuan's eyes lit up when he heard this. He didn't remember the apology and quickly stuffed the rice into his mouth.

Zheng still wanted to speak, but was stopped by Shen Qiuhe's cold eyes. Zheng could only smile and fiddle with the food in front of her.

Shen Chongyuan ate quickly, and the person below dressed Shen Chongyuan thickly, and Shen Qiuhe carried Shen Chongyuan out.

"Uncle, I can walk on my own." Shen Chongyuan went to school and knew that a man should stand in heaven and earth and not always be under the protection of his family.

He felt that he was a man now and no longer needed to be hugged.

Shen Qiuhe smiled and said hello, but he didn't put the person down until he reached the place.

After all, he is a young master, and he is really brave, so he started ordering without the help of Shen Qiuhe.

Mrs. Zheng looked at the big one and the small one outside and said meaningfully, "Chongyuan is related to his uncle."

Mrs. He hummed, "They are blood relatives, so they are naturally better than others."

After saying that, he put down his chopsticks and said calmly, "Be careful in the future. You can control what you should let your children listen to and what you shouldn't."

Before Zheng could explain, He waved his hand and excused himself to leave early because he was tired.

As for Shen Chongyuan, after all, he was a little sleepy after a while of tossing around at a young age. He could be taken back to rest by someone else, and there was no need to force him to stay up late like adults.

"It's lucky to have you in the family, otherwise no one would be able to accompany Chongyuan." Zheng walked over and thanked Shen Qiuhe.

Shen Qiuhe didn't respond, only raised his forehead slightly, then raised his hand to edit, then turned and left.

Yu Zheng, he had nothing to say.

Originally, she was just trying to save face, but now she has started to take advantage of Shen Chongyuan, and she is truly stunned.

Zheng opened her mouth to speak, but at this moment she could only watch Shen Qiuhe leave. She looked back at He's house. The candlelight was bright, but she felt it was very dark.

Tears fell from the corners of his eyes, but it was very disappointing to celebrate the New Year.

Today, the curfew has been lifted in the palace. Shen Qiuhe is walking on the street. All the shops are closed tonight, but children are running all over the street with lanterns, so the street is still lively. Listen to the children Laughing, my heart felt inexplicably warm.

We walked all the way from the Duke's Mansion to the Marquis' Mansion, but we were watching the New Year on the road.

When we arrived at the gate of the Hou Mansion, the red lanterns were hung high, and fireworks bloomed from the eaves. It was so lively to see.

Shen Qiuhe raised his head slightly, "What do you think she is doing now?"

Wang Si also imitated Shen Qiuhe and raised his head high, "Eating peanuts? Painting? Folding red envelopes? Or chatting with Miss Qiao Er?"

In short, he will definitely not be like Shen Qiuhe, who didn't even return to his house during the Chinese New Year.

Shen Qiuhe nodded, "Yes, that should be the case."

So fresh and bright.

Shen Qiuhe was tired from walking, so he squatted by the wall without caring about his identity, watching the fireworks above his head in trance.

Wang Si lifted up the hem of his clothes and originally wanted to imitate Shen Qiuhe, but when he thought about it, he looked like a poor beggar by the wall. It was very unlucky to celebrate the New Year.

Although Wang Si was also tired from walking, he still held himself up and leaned against the wall to rest reluctantly.

After New Year's Eve, it was time to get up to worship ancestors at five o'clock on the second day. The children were very lively during the New Year, but the adults were very busy. It was only after noon that things calmed down a bit, and Mrs. Gu couldn't care less. Yes, I lay on the couch and slept all afternoon.

Since the second day of the Lunar New Year, I have been busy with New Year greetings.

A married woman has to go back to her parents' home to pay New Year's greetings, but the Gu family has a large family to take care of, so the Gu family didn't go back either, so they only let their two children give gifts.

This year is the first year that Ningshun Hou is away from home, and the two aunts have also worked hard. Mrs. Gu specially prepared gifts so that the two aunts can have people deliver them to their parents' families.

Although it may be too late to wait until the time comes, it is still a good idea.

Qiao Wenqing was worried that Shen Qiuhe was coming today, so he didn't eat at Gu's house. He gave gifts and sat for a while, abandoned the sedan, and hurried back on horseback.

When I was about to arrive at the house, I turned the corner and saw that the person standing in front looked familiar. I rode closer and didn't expect it to be Shen Qiuhe. "Master Shen, are you waiting for someone?"

Today, Shen Qiuhe wore a red-brown robe, with a golden crown on his head. He looked very noble and festive.

Shen Qiuhe saw Qiao Wenqing and nodded slightly, "Of course I'm here specially to wait for the number one scholar."

Qiao Wenqing wanted to go back to her parents' home to deliver gifts for Mrs. Gu, but anyone who has eaten snacks will know that Shen Qiuhe handed the reins to Wang Si, stretched out his hand and made a gesture of invitation, "If I leave early, I'm afraid the No. 1 scholar will come." Misunderstand. "

There is no sincerity in bringing Qiao Wenqing here when he is not at home.

Shen Qiuhe used to call him Master Qiao, but now Shen Qiuhe calls him "Master Qiao". Qiao Wenqing sounded harsh.

But there was no reason to have an attack. He just snorted coldly, but still raised his hand in a gesture of invitation.

Coming here during the Chinese New Year, Shen Qiuhe's gifts would not be lacking. He was nominally here to see Qiao Wenqing, but after all he was a junior. When he met Gu, Mrs. Gu specially wrapped a big red envelope for him.

After leaving Gu's house, Shen Qiuhe was led to Qiao Wenqing's yard.

Qiao Wenqing asked people to quickly prepare pens, inks, paper and inkstones, and he would not give up no matter how high or low he was today.

Shen Qiuhe glanced at the table and held it up with his hands casually, "I've already made friends with poems a few days ago, why not try something new today?" After all, you can't take risks knowing that you're going to lose.

Qiao Wenqing squinted his eyes, "No matter what Mr. Shen chooses, I will accompany you."
To be continued...