Chapter 233 Chinese New Year
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The year is not good, and the Ji family has had too many things this year, but the more this happens, the more we need to live the year.『≤,
On the 30th day of the twelfth lunar month, early in the morning, big red lanterns were hung inside and outside the Ji family. Mrs. Ji took Ji Xiaotang, and the nurse behind her hugged Changsheng, all wearing festive clothes to Mrs. Ji's house.
All the things for the New Year have been arranged long ago, and Old Lady Ji only asked about these things. However, Ji Xiaotang felt that it would be better to be more lively, so he simply brought some things to Old Lady Ji and dealt with them. It is just right that he could ask Old Lady Ji for his opinion.
Old Mrs. Ji and Ji Xiaoyun had already gotten up, and were sitting on the kang talking neatly. They were very happy to see them coming. Especially Old Mrs. Ji, who was very satisfied when she saw that their mothers were dressed up happily.
"It should be like this to have the atmosphere of the New Year." Old Mrs. Ji nodded with a smile, holding Changsheng in her arms. "It's still our Changsheng's favorite, and we dressed like a New Year's painting doll."
Changsheng was wearing a big red outfit. He was already fleshy, and with the thick clothes, it looked like a festive ball of red. Old Mrs. Ji rubbed Changsheng and couldn't bear to let go. Ji Xiaoyun, who was on the side, also leaned over and reached out to rub Changsheng.
Changsheng giggled, the whole family, the most worry-free, and the happiest thing is him.
Mrs. Ji sat down and slowly asked Mrs. Ji where the New Year’s Eve dinner was to be placed, whether she needed to add or reduce some things, etc. Old Mrs. Ji responded casually.
"The third brother didn't know where he was at this time, and what they did during the New Year..." Holding Changsheng, Old Mrs. Ji remembered Master Ji San.
This is the first time Mr. Ji San has been away from home for so long and is spending the New Year outside.
"Don't worry, grandmother, my uncle and others also want to celebrate the New Year, and they may eat better than us..." Ji Xiaotang hurriedly comforted Mrs. Ji. She told Mrs. Ji that the Wan family's fleet is always out of the world and is very experienced in all aspects. The people on the ship also pay great attention to the New Year. And now the fleet should be in Nanyang, where although the climate is different from Ren'an Mansion, it has rich resources.
"Not to mention all kinds of seafood, there are many fresh fruits that we have never seen before. My uncle is the old man from our Daqin Dynasty. When he got there, he was Wenquxing from Shangbang. Everyone respected him and wanted to offer his uncle as a god. ∏∈,"
Ji Xiaotang said something fresh and festive, and Old Mrs. Ji couldn't help laughing when she heard it.
"It's really what you said, don't coax me."
"I dare not coax my grandmother. I heard Mr. Wan and Mr. Wan Jiashu and Mr. Wan said so. Grandma didn't believe it, so she asked him when her uncle came back. It was better than what I said." Ji Xiaotang said.
"Yes, old lady. The third brother went out to gain knowledge, and he did things to do good deeds and accumulate virtues. God blessed him to go all the way. Old lady, please feel at ease." Mrs. Ji Er also said with a smile.
Old Mrs. Ji was concerned about Master Ji San, but in a short while, everyone was filled with joy.
"Although my third brother cannot come back to celebrate the New Year, our family has a large population this year. Ayou is spending the New Year at our family." Mrs. Ji Er said again.
"I'm about to say it." Old Mrs. Ji heard that Mrs. Ji mentioned Qi Younian, and hurriedly told her, "Although you don't treat him as an outsider, Lord Qi is also a good-natured and has no airs. You can't make mistakes and neglect others. You can't make all kinds of arrangements. Although the years are different from previous years, our family doesn't care about these for the time being."
As Old Mrs. Ji said this, Ji Xiaoyun carried Changsheng to the inner room, as if she was looking for something to play with.
"And Xiaoyun, this child has experienced too much this year."
"Don't worry, grandma, my mother and dad have also thought of this. This year must be lively and get rid of the old and welcome the new." Ji Xiaotang said.
Mrs. Ji Er nodded too.
"That's good. I know that you are all thoughtful, and I'm just a few words to remind you in vain." Old Mrs. Ji nodded.
"As long as my grandmother is not greedy for leisure, we will be blessed with a few more words." Ji Xiaotang said with a smile.
When Ji Xiaoyun came out with Changsheng in her arms, everyone tacitly changed the topic.
After a while, a little girl came from the front yard. Ji Xiaotang called the little girl and asked her what Master Ji Er was doing. The little girl told Ji Xiaotang that Master Ji Er was writing couplets in the study in front.
"Sister, let's take a look." Ji Xiaotang wanted to see Mr. Ji's second couplets, and even called Ji Xiaoyun.
Ji Xiaoyun hesitated and refused to go to the front yard.
Old Mrs. Ji wanted to make Ji Xiaoyun lively and cheerful, so she advised Ji Xiaoyun to go with Ji Xiaotang.
"It's your father's study, and there are no outsiders at home. You sisters are just playing freely, so you don't have to care much. When your father sees you go, he is only happy."
"Yes, my sister has to pick a pair for the old lady, so we just happened to post it for the old lady." Ji Xiaotang said.
"That's it, Xiaoyun, go and pick a pair for me." Old Mrs. Ji smiled.
Ji Xiaoyun nodded.
Mrs. Ji had something to discuss with Mrs. Ji, but Ji Xiaotang simply carried Changsheng. Surrounded by the girls and wives, he came to the front yard study room with a smile.
In the study, Master Ji Er is not the only one.
Qi Younian was helping Master Ji Er look at his partner in front of the table. When he saw Ji Xiaotang sisters coming in, he stood up quickly.
"Ayou, have you finished your errand?" Ji Xiaotang was secretly happy when he saw Qi Younian, and asked with a smile.
"Yes." Qi Younian nodded with a smile, "I'm going to come back early to see if there is anything to do, I need my help."
"I really need you to help you later." Ji Xiaotang said immediately.
"good."
"Why are you so rude, you kid?" Master Ji Er raised his head and said Ji Xiaotang, but neither the expression nor the tone was any accusation.
Not only Ji Xiaotang is here, but Ji Xiaoyun and Changsheng are both here, and Master Ji Er is happy.
Changsheng was in Ji Xiaotang's arms, stretching out his chubby little arm to Master Ji Er, while calling him daddy in a slight voice.
Master Ji Er hurriedly put down his pen, walked out from the desk, took Changsheng and hugged him in his arms. Changsheng giggled happily, and even put his little head on Master Ji Er's neck, which seemed particularly intimate.
Master Ji Er smiled at Qi Younian.
"Ayou, don't laugh at me, the child has been spoiled by me." I don't know whether this sentence refers to Ji Xiaotang, Changsheng, or both.
Qi Younian smiled and shook her head.
Changsheng was in the arms of Master Ji Er, so he hugged Master Ji Er's neck and refused to let go. Master Ji Er was reluctant to put down his youngest son for a while, so he asked Qi Younian to write a couplet.
Qi Younian waved his hand and refused, saying that he would not dare to show his shame in front of Master Ji Er.
"Ayou, just write it. We all have long wanted to see your calligraphy." Ji Xiaotang urged, and walked to the brazier beside him to warm his hands, and then went to the back of the table.
Ji Xiaotang first read a few pairs written by Master Ji Er, then spread them on paper, and then grind the ink with his own hands, looking at Qi Younian with a smile.
Qi Younian was really not there, so he had to walk to the table. After he picked up his pen and thought for a while, he dipped it in thick ink, brushed it a few bits, and finished it in one go.
Master Ji Er walked over to see him with Changsheng in his arms, and nodded repeatedly.
"Ayou has hills and valleys in his heart." The word "is" like the person. Qi Younian is usually gentle and elegant. The characters he writes are square and round, but they have a strong character and amazing momentum.
The word Qi Younian is also a boy's merit.
"Mr. Ji is too much, it's my class that shows off." Qi Younian said humbly.
"Dad, we must stay this pair. Where is the right place to post?" Ji Xiaotang asked Master Ji Er.
"Just go to the library." Master Ji Er thought about it and said.
"Okay, our library can also get some of the fairy spirit of Wu Quxing." Ji Xiaotang smiled.
Qi Younian was joking by Ji Xiaotang, with a smile on his lips, and was happy in his heart. He didn't think about it at all, and couldn't think of anything to refute it.
"Xiaotang is here too, just come and have a pair of them." Qi Younian said.
"I dare not show off my skills." Ji Xiaotang smiled.
"Don't be naughty. I've been busy recently and haven't asked about your homework. You should write one. I'll see if it's beneficial." Master Ji Er said.
This time, Qi Younian laid paper and grind the ink for Ji Xiaotang, and Ji Xiaotang also wrote a couplet.
Master Ji Er looked at it with a picky look and nodded slightly.
"I didn't give up at all, so I should use my heart."
"I understand, dad." Ji Xiaotang immediately replied seriously.
Then, Ji Xiaotang urged Ji Xiaoyun to write a pair, and the book boy collected them. Then he brought Changsheng over and handed the pen back to Master Ji Er.
Every Chinese New Year, there will always be many people asking Mr. Ji Er to ask Mr. Ji Er for couplets. If you really can't recommend them, Mr. Ji Er will also agree to write a few couplets, as well as couplets everywhere in the house. Mr. Ji Er always has to write them for half a day.
"Ayou, come and help us post couplets to our grandmother." Ji Xiaotang called Qi Younian.
Qi Younian just depends on Master Ji Er.
Master Ji Er criticized Ji Xiaotang first, saying that she was neither big nor young and should not instruct customers, and then let Qi Younian take care of herself without being restrained.
"Just going to pay tribute to the old lady."
Qi Younian followed Ji Xiaotang out and went all the way to Old Lady Ji's yard.
Ji Xiaoyun picked up a couplet and showed it to Old Lady Ji first. Old Lady Ji knew that it was Ji Xiaoyun who picked it, so she naturally said yes. The little girl outside moved a ladder, and Qi You climbed up the ladder with her hands and pasted couplets to Old Lady Ji.
Old Mrs. Ji and Mrs. Ji Er came out to see them.
"In previous years, the third brother came to do this." Old Mrs. Ji looked up at Qi Younian and said softly, "It's just that the third brother is a child, and it's not safe to stick a pair, just like a monkey. Lord Qi is indeed an official. Putting a pair is as convenient as the third brother, but it's more stable than the third brother."
"Mr. Qi and his third brother are the same age as theirs." Mrs. Ji Er said.
"The martial arts practitioner looks taller and stronger than the third brother. This person with long hands and feet can grow even longer." Old Mrs. Ji smiled kindly.
Chapter completed!