Chapter 523 New Year's greetings and red envelopes
Chu Yunxi didn't want her mother to worry about her, so she smiled at Mrs. Chu. With Xiaolian waiting on her, she went to the side room to rest.
She was indeed tired. Even though she had something on her mind, she leaned down and fell asleep not long after.
It's just that I wake up and feel a little uneasy.
"Xi'er, Xi'er."
In her sleep, she heard a gentle and magnetic voice calling her, and moved her eyelids uncertainly.
"Xi'er, get up and have some water and snacks. It's time to stay up late."
Chu Yunxi finally woke up, rubbed her eyes, and realized that the person in front of her was really Jun Lingyun.
"Ling Yun, are you back? Are you okay with Father?"
"Um."
Jun Lingyun didn't say much, just hummed softly and helped Chu Yunxi stand up.
Today is the day when Xi'er celebrates the New Year with her family. He has ruined this perfection and doesn't want her to think more.
"Let's go to the front hall, my father-in-law and mother-in-law are waiting for us."
Chu Yunxi looked at Jun Lingyun's expression and saw that there was no worry on his brows, so she didn't ask any more questions. She got up and returned to the dinner table with him.
Hot water snacks are already on the table.
Seeing Jun Lingyun come back, everyone seemed to have forgotten the episode just now, and their faces were filled with the joy of the New Year.
"Your Majesty, Queen, come and enjoy the good fortune."
Jun Lingyun picked one up and took a bite, and the brown sugar water overflowed.
Mrs. Chu smiled and said:
"Your Majesty and Xi'er will definitely have a sweet relationship."
Jun Lingyun smiled at Chu Yunxi and motioned for her to eat one too.
Chu Yunxi picked it up with some anticipation and put it into his mouth. It was filled with chestnuts. The skin was strong and the chestnuts were fragrant. They were both delicious and had a beautiful meaning.
"Xi'er will definitely be able to make all his wishes come true and his people will be prosperous."
Chu Yunxi caressed her belly gently, with a look of happiness on her face, and nodded towards her mother.
For her now, this is the best New Year blessing.
General Chu and Mrs. Chu both ate peanuts, which symbolized health and longevity.
Princess Shengya and Zhou Ruoxuan ate jujubes, which symbolized the early birth of a son.
Chu Yunxi secretly looked at her mother, and it was difficult not to doubt that what they could eat was not due to their luck, but because her mother had arranged it long ago.
But even so, those who have received blessings are satisfied inside.
"I got copper coins, I'm going to get rich."
"I got some candy."
"I ate the little ingot."
The children's voices of joy could be heard endlessly, and even Jun Lingyun rarely smiled in front of others.
It was also the first time for him to spend the New Year with such joy and laughter.
It was completely different from the reciprocal laughter of the palace ministers, which made people happy from the bottom of their hearts.
The family finished their water and snacks, and the sound of the midnight clock sounded outside, heralding the official start of the new year.
Jun Lingyun took Chu Yunxi's hand, came to General Chu and Madam Chu, clasped his fists and said:
"My son-in-law and Xi'er, I wish my father-in-law and mother-in-law good health and all the best."
"Xi'er wishes my father and mother a happy New Year."
Chu Yunxi then bowed her head. With her current status, it was not easy for her to curtsy to General Chu and Mrs. Chu. In this way, it was already considered a royal gift.
"This, this, the emperor has defeated a humble minister."
General Chu didn't expect that the emperor would pay him New Year's greetings, so he was a little in a hurry.
Mrs. Chu quietly handed over the red envelope. Only then did General Chu react and quickly delivered the red envelope to Jun Lingyun and Chu Yunxi.
"Your Majesty, just take it as a reward."
Come to think of it, he gave the emperor a red envelope, which was a big deal. Unexpectedly, Jun Lingyun didn't mind it at all and put it in his sleeve pocket properly.
"Thank you, father-in-law and mother-in-law."
Chu Yunxi looked on amused. Jun Lingyun was full of nobility, and it was not against the rules to do such a common thing.
She also thanked him and accepted the red envelope, then stepped away with Jun Lingyun, giving up her position to her brother and sister-in-law.
Chu Yunxi came to Sikong Yu and Song Zijin and raised her hands playfully:
"Sir, Mistress, Xi'er is here to pay you New Year greetings and ask for a reward."
Sikong Yu nodded happily. Neither Jun Lingyun nor Chu Yunxi had forgotten their origins because of their superior status.
This is the demeanor you should have as the king and mother of a country.
The two of them each took out a red envelope and put it into Chu Yunxi's hands.
"Thank you, sir, thank you, madam."
Chu Yunxi was as happy as a child when she got the red envelope. Jun Lingyun looked at her happy smiling face and felt that her heart was full of happiness.
When Wen Yang saw that Chu Wenzhong and the brothers had finished paying homage, he waved to the children and brought them over to kneel down.
"Wen Yang takes his brothers and sisters to pay New Year's greetings to the Emperor and Queen, to General Chu and Mrs. Chu, and to Mr. and Master's Wife."
"Okay, get up."
Jun Lingyun glanced at Bai Xiao. When he came, he didn't expect to prepare red envelopes for these little brats.
Bai Xiao scratched his head, he only had money and no red envelopes.
Fortunately, at this time, Mrs. Chu came to rescue them.
"Let's all go to Butler Cao to receive the red envelope."
When the children heard this, they went to surround Butler Cao. Uncle Cao shouted, asking for red envelopes like a boo.
"They are all there, they are all there."
Butler Cao had never dealt with so many children, but hearing them all call Uncle Cao made his face wrinkle with laughter.
Jun Lingyun secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he did not lose his prestige in front of these children.
Bai Xiao and others also came forward to wish their master New Year's greetings.
As the head of the family, General Chu ordered rewards for all his servants. What the servants looked forward to most throughout the year was the New Year's Day. Everyone would be happy if they could receive rewards from their master.
"Xiaolian."
Chu Yunxi said hello, and Xiaolian understood and took the things Chu Yunxi brought.
It doesn't look like anything special, just a few manuscripts.
Chu Yunxi picked up a copy and gave it to Chu Wenzhong.
"Brother, I have wanted to show you this military book for a long time, but I have been busy with things, so I have put off copying it until now."
When Chu Wenzhong heard that it was a book on war, he quickly took it. Although he didn't like reading, he still loved reading books on war.
"Thank you sister."
Chu Yunxi picked up the second book and gave it to Chu Wenhong.
"Second brother, this is a detective story."
Chu Wenhong is now the supervisory censor. Although he is extremely intelligent, he needs more experience when facing some cunning and cunning people.
Chu Wenhong took it with a smile.
"My sister gave me such a big gift, but my second brother didn't know how to return the gift."
"Second brother, you have forgotten that my sister is now the mother of the country. Applying what you have learned and being loyal to the country is the best gift in return."
Chu Wenhong followed Chu Yunxi's words and bowed:
"Yes, I will follow the Queen's teachings."
Chu Wenjin looked at the last book. Was it for him?
Sure enough, Chu Yunxi picked up the book and put it into his hands, and Chu Wenjin grinned happily.
He cares more about his sister's feelings for him than the content of the book.
"Third brother, this is a book about running a country and helping the world. I think it's a bit profound, so I'll let you study it."
The three brothers looked at each other's books and found that they were all handwritten by Chu Yunxi.