Fortunate Life of the Rural Beauty

Chen Afu comforted the little girl and said, "Mother knows that you have tried your best. Grandma's not coming back is because of adults. I don't blame you."

Chen Dabao asked, "Is it because of grandpa?"

Chu Lingxuan wrinkled and said, "Child, don't talk nonsense."

Dabao shut his mouth, but looked like he had guessed it right.

Chen Afu already felt something strange. Before Chu Lingxuan went to the south, he sent many more secret guards around Jingshang Temple and Luojiazhuang. He asked, "Is it dangerous for my mother to celebrate the New Year outside?"

Chu Lingxuan said, "Nothing. Although mother is not here, she has already gone to Luojiazhuang. She has been living there during this period. I will also go to Luojiazhuang to accompany her tomorrow afternoon," and looked at Chen Afu , then said, "You have so many children with you, but my mother..."

Chen Afu smiled and said, "I know. My mother is lonely, so you should go and accompany her. If I am out of confinement, I will go to the village with you to accompany her."

On New Year's Eve, Chu Lingqi's family of three came here in the morning, and they will have a reunion dinner here today. When Chen Afu saw that Aunt Fang didn't come, he sent someone to invite her.

Chu Lingqi and Song were really nice people and helped Chu Lingxuan and Chen Afu a lot. Invite Aunt Fang to make Chu Lingqi look good.

The meal was placed in the west room, and the masters all sat at the big Eight Immortals table. A small table was set up for Aunt Fang, and a small table was set up for the Animal House.

Although there were not many people at this reunion dinner, it was lively, casual, and full of laughter.

Chu Lingqi was happy and drank too much. He blushed and said, "It's great to come to Dingzhou Mansion. Every day goes well. It turns out that life in the Marquis Mansion was...hehe..." He was too embarrassed to continue talking. , and then said, "According to my grandfather, he may not come to Dingzhou again after the Chinese New Year. Is the eldest brother going back to the capital soon?"

Chu Lingxuan took a sip of wine and said, "For me, I'm not sure yet. It depends on the situation. If my second brother doesn't want to return to Beijing, he can stay here forever. Dingzhou is a battleground for military strategists, and my mother is also nearby. , there must be someone from our Chu family staying here."

Not to mention Chu Lingqi, even Mrs. Song and Aunt Fang were overjoyed when they heard this. In this way, not only would their room not have to return to the Hou Mansion, Chu Lingqi's future would be even better. Since he was asked to stay in Dingzhou, it would be useless if his official position was too low.

After lunch, Chu Lingxuan took Miss Chu to Luojiazhuang. Although the little girl couldn't bear to leave her mother, brother, brother, and sister, she still followed her father very obediently, even though her eyes were red, thinking of her grandma being alone in the village.

Also leaving with them was Mother Luo. It's Chinese New Year, so let her go back and spend a few days with her family. As for Xiao Shiyi, he has been living with Chen Afu in the main courtyard these days.

Chu Lingqi's family left after dinner.

After they all left, Chen Afu, Chen Dabao and the little brother all sat on the kang in the east side room to play. Xiao Yuer was held in Chen Afu's arms and teased.

Chen Dabao was very happy today and kept grinning. Not only because today is the Chinese New Year, but also because he can sleep with his mother again.

I originally asked him to sleep in the east room, but he just grumbled and refused. In his heart, he wanted to sleep in the same bed as his mother, but he was too embarrassed to say it out loud, so he said he wanted to sleep in the Nuan Pavilion, and Chen Afu followed his wish.

At night, because Dabao was in the house, Chen Afu did not dare to bring Xiao Yuer into the space. After she felt that Dabao was asleep, she took some dried fruits and braised meat that Golden Swallow liked. The dried fruits were specially made by Chen Afu, including milky pine nuts, amber walnuts, spiced melon seeds, and chopped peanuts. People celebrate the New Year, and little ones also celebrate the New Year, right?

Jin Yanzi was still waiting for Xiao Yu'er to come in to play. When Chen Afu told him the reason, he chirped unhappily, "That stinky Dabao is always so annoying. People who celebrate the New Year only think about being happy for themselves and don't think about others."

On the first day of the new year, Chen Afu got up and put on a festive red coat and red cotton skirt. He came to the small bed again, lowered his head and kissed Xiao Yu'er.

Xiao Yu'er woke up from being "cupped" by her mother. She looked in her direction, said "Ah" twice, and smiled.

Dabao was served by Qiuyue and put on a red satin robe. He came over and saw his sister smiling, so he also smiled and lowered his head to kiss her.

Not long after, two little brothers dressed in bright red were also led by their mother to come to the room.

Chen Afu sat on the kang in the east room, while Dabao led his two younger brothers to kowtow to their mother in New Year greetings. Nowadays, the two brothers kowtow in a very standard manner, and they also say, "I wish my mother a happy new year and good luck."

Mother Li also held Xiao Yuer and kowtowed to Chen Afu.

Chen Afu smiled and said, "Mother, I wish my son and daughter to be happy every day and everything goes well." Then, someone gave a big red envelope to Xiao Yu'er, and her red envelope was inserted into her quilt.

The family had just finished breakfast when the little girl outside reported, "Grandma, Manager Xiao Luo from Luojiazhuang wants to see you."

Luo Yuan, why is he here so early?

Chen Afu said, "Let him come in."

Luo Yuan walked in hurriedly, his clothes rumpled. After taking off the hat, my hair was very messy, with a few strands of hair falling off.

Seeing him like this, Chen Afu's heart suddenly sank.

Luo Yuan saluted and reported in a low voice, "Grandma, something happened in Luojiazhuang."

Chen Afu straightened up and asked anxiously, "What happened? Is mother-in-law okay? And uncle, Yan'er, are they okay?"

Luo Yuan stood up and looked inside the room. The servants came over quickly and took the children out of the room. Dabao didn't want to go out, but when Chen Afu winked, he walked out unwillingly.

Luo Yuan said, "The uncle's arm is injured..." Seeing Chen Afu screaming in shock, he quickly said, "Grandma, don't panic, the uncle is fine, just slightly injured. Master, and the eldest sister, they are all fine. , I was just a little frightened..."

Last night, a dozen masked strong men suddenly came to Luojiazhuang. Luojiazhuang hid many guards and blocked them outside the village. But this group of people were highly skilled in martial arts, and a few of them rushed into Zhuangzi. Their purpose is to get rid of the dust, and the dust-free room has an obvious sign - the scent of sandalwood. In the process of protecting Chen, Chu Lingxuan was injured, and Guanshi Luo, Chu Huai and others were also stabbed. Especially Manager Luo, he is not out of danger yet...

Chen Afu's heart was like a roller coaster. He was relieved when he heard that Chu Lingxuan was fine, but felt relieved again when he heard that Guanshi Luo was in trouble. Manager Luo is not only a loyal slave, but also a good person. He has helped Chen Afu and his family a lot. Chen Afu and Chu Lingxuan both have great affection for Guanshi Luo and regard him as their elder.

She said with red eyes, "I hope good people have a good life and Uncle Luo can be safe and sound."

Luo Yuan's tears also flowed out. He wiped his tears with his sleeves and said, "The uncle asked me to tell the eldest grandma that the master has agreed to return to the house for a temporary stay. Please ask the eldest grandma to have Luomei'an cleaned up, and they will return to the house this afternoon."