Chapter 522 New Year's Eve Dinner, the Emperor Leaves
Today, the gate of the Chu Mansion was already wide open. When people from the mansion came out holding fireworks, some people shouted.
"Fireworks are going to be set off at General Chu's Mansion!"
The common people gathered again. Ordinary people couldn't afford so many fireworks, so they couldn't join in the fun and enjoy the joy.
Wen Yang was pushed by the children and was the first to light the fireworks.
"Chirp-bang!"
"Wow, so beautiful."
Fireworks rose high into the sky and spread out, lighting up everyone's smiles.
At this moment, whether they are dignitaries or ordinary people, the happiness on their faces is the same.
Wen Yang turned around and saw Xiaolian's raised face, filled with joy.
He walked back to the crowd, stood quietly next to Xiaolian, and also raised his head to watch the fireworks.
When Xiaolian discovered that there was a warm sun around her, the gorgeous colors in the sky could no longer attract all her thoughts.
Wu Lu said something in Si Qi's ear, and the two of them jumped up to the roof.
Wu You raised his head and looked at Wu Lu. This kid was one step ahead of him and grabbed a good position.
But forget it, let's give that position to him, because he doesn't have a wife yet.
Wu You quietly held He Xiang's hand. No matter where he looked, the most important thing was to be able to hold his wife's hand.
"Chirp-bang!"
After the last firework was set off, the next child took over. It was lively for two quarters of an hour before the Chu family returned to the mansion.
The people are still talking about it, not only the splendid fireworks, but also the joy that the emperor and the queen enjoy with the people.
They also spent the New Year with the Emperor and Queen, which had never happened before.
Maybe I can show off to my children and grandchildren in the future.
Lanterns were lit everywhere in the Chu Mansion, and the servants had already set up five long tables. Three were for the children of the academy, and one was for Bai Xiao and others.
There is also one for the Chu family masters to sit on.
Chu Yunxi looked at Chunyue beside Mrs. Chu.
"Mother, let Chunyue sit down too."
She has not forgotten that when her mother gave birth, it was Chun Yue who protected her mother with her body and blocked Mrs. Chu's knife.
"Queen, my servants are here to serve you."
Chun Yue hurriedly waved her hands to refuse. Although He Xiang and Xiao Lian were given seats, they were both the Queen's wife, so how could she go beyond the rules?
Chu Yunxi's suggestion hit Mrs. Chu's mind exactly.
"Go ahead and sit with Hexiang Xiaolian and the others."
Chunyue heard what Madam Chu said, so she gratefully agreed,
"Yes, I would like to thank the Queen and Madam."
Unexpectedly, she would be able to have New Year's Eve dinner with her master, and even the emperor and empress, in her lifetime.
Hexiang and Xiaolian hurriedly moved their positions, added a chair between them, and pulled Chunyue to sit down.
The maids brought out the New Year's Eve dishes one after another. The children moved their noses, it was so delicious.
But all of them had learned the rules in the academy, and no one moved. After Jun Lingyun and Chu Yunxi were seated, the others took their seats one after another.
Every time the maids put a dish on the table, they will read the name of the dish, each one has an auspicious meaning.
"Good luck and good luck! Good luck! Wealth and treasures! Prosperity every year..."
Just reading the names of these dishes made everyone in the room feel the strong flavor of the New Year.
After the New Year's Eve dishes were put on the table, the maids poured in Tusu wine.
It is said that Tusu wine was made by the miracle doctor Hua Tuo by adding herbs into the wine, and it is still used today. It can drive away evil spirits, avoid plague, and prolong life.
There is a rule for drinking this Tusu wine, which is to start with the youngest and then the oldest. Drink it from the youngest to the oldest.
The younger ones gain years, so they are congratulated; the older ones lose their years, so they are punished.
Congratulations to the children who have turned one year old, and wish the elderly a long life.
General Chu looked at the children in the room, then at Jun Lingyun, thought for a while, and said to Jun Lingyun:
"Your Majesty, please come first."
Jun Lingyun said: "My little sister should invite me first."
Everyone in the room looked sideways at little Wenyin in the wet nurse's arms. Is this too small?
Chu Yunxi called the wet nurse to come closer, took a drop of Tusu wine with her chopsticks, and gently tapped it on Xiao Wenyin's mouth.
Xiao Wenyin pursed her eyes brightly, her little face wrinkled up, and her little tongue kept spitting bubbles, making the whole room laugh heartily.
Mrs. Chu waved her hand, and the nanny took Xiao Wenyin down to breastfeed.
Chu Yunxi looked at the children.
"You can sort it out yourself."
The children, from small to large, picked up the Tusu wine in front of them one by one and drank a small cup.
Although it is wine, it has a slightly sweet taste with a medicinal aroma, which covers up the spiciness of the wine. After the children drank a glass, they still wanted to drink it.
When Mu Qi was a child, she suddenly had mixed feelings. The people she once hated turned out to be kind to her.
A glass of wine went into my throat, and as I swallowed it, I felt a slight sadness and tears that almost formed.
Chu Yunxi and Princess Guo also took a sip, which was a good omen.
General Chu, as the eldest person in the room, drank three cups in a row and laughed at the end.
"Your Majesty, please have a banquet."
Jun Lingyun did not refuse this time, picked up the chopsticks, took the first chopstick of the New Year's Eve dinner, and put it into Chu Yunxi's bowl.
"Everyone use your chopsticks."
After receiving the order, the children picked up their chopsticks and put the dishes they had been coveting for a long time into their mouths. They all ate happily.
Butler Cao came in from outside at this time and reported:
"Your Majesty, Master, the Emperor has sent someone here."
Everyone paused in their movements and looked at Jun Lingyun with some worry.
The Supreme Emperor now lives in seclusion in the royal palace. Others may not know it, but the Chu family knows it very well. In fact, the Supreme Emperor has no personal freedom.
The guards of the royal palace dared to disturb the emperor's pleasure at such a time, which shows that something big happened there.
Bai Xiao has already stood up.
"Your Majesty, please go and take a look."
Jun Lingyun nodded slightly, and after a while, Bai Xiao left and returned, whispering a few words to Jun Lingyun.
Chu Yunxi frowned slightly when she saw Jun Lingyun's eyebrows.
"Xi'er, I'll come back as soon as I go. My father-in-law and mother-in-law can use it as they please."
Jun Lingyun stood up and Chu Yunxi held him back.
"Ling Yun, I'll go with you."
Jun Lingyun turned around and smiled lightly at her and touched her hair.
"Be good, enjoy your family's New Year's Eve dinner and wait until I come back."
"We are waiting for you to watch the New Year together and have water and snacks together."
Chu Yunxi hurriedly added that secretly, she didn't want to spend the first New Year after her rebirth with Jun Lingyun.
"good."
Jun Lingyun responded, turned around and left, and Bai Xiao and An San followed naturally.
The Chu family looked at each other, all a little worried, but since there were still children present, they didn't show it and greeted the children to continue eating.
Chu Yunxi looked outside from time to time and asked, what happened to the Supreme Emperor?
After the New Year's Eve dinner was over and they left, Jun Lingyun still hadn't come back.
Chu Yunxi listened to the sound of the clock outside, and it was already the second watch.
Mrs. Chu saw her holding her belly and checking at the door from time to time, so she approached to persuade her:
"Xi'er, the emperor is a man who has experienced strong winds and waves. I believe that the emperor will be able to handle it well. Why don't you go and take a rest first?"