Chapter 897: The First Year in the City

Looking at her daughter's pink coat paired with a pink-purple skirt, embroidered with large camellia flowers, Du Shi's eyes were full of love.

Before, she never thought that she could live comfortably with her daughter in this life. Thanks to her mother-in-law, she did not favor sons over daughters. Her eldest granddaughter was equally important and valuable in her eyes.

In the future, when her daughter gets married, she will live with her daughter, help her take care of the children and run the housework.

Listening to Du's beautiful plan, Baiyun Xi raised his eyebrows and remained noncommittal.

When the family got together, there seemed to be endless things to say. Li even recounted every detail of what happened after she left.

"Mom doesn't know. When the people in the village heard the news that we were coming to Fucheng to celebrate the New Year, they were all jealous. They asked me to take a good look around Fucheng and tell them about it when I go back."

"Really? Then go out and have a nice walk later, and don't miss anything interesting."

"Hehe... Fourth brother has already told me that if you want to hear interesting things, go to the teahouse. Not only can you listen to books, but you can also hear the latest gossip in the city."

"Second Aunt, I will accompany you to listen when the time comes."

Yaya raised her little hand and volunteered, causing everyone to laugh.

The closer the New Year is, the busier the family becomes. Just preparing New Year's goods is enough to get all the girls and women in the family excited.

Fortunately, the Du family and the Li family were also busy steaming steamed buns, steaming rice cakes, and frying New Year's goods. They took the maid and the old woman to complete the work easily.

The flavor of the New Year is getting stronger and stronger, the streets are full of vendors selling New Year's goods, and the sound of firecrackers can be heard from time to time.

During this period, Zhang Yishan took Li and the others out for a shopping trip, and then came back with some jewelry and cloth for them to choose.

Mrs. Li held a piece of orange brocade and praised it in front of her mother-in-law.

"These are all bought by the fifth younger sister. She spends a lot of money on a trip. Not to mention, the things here in Fucheng are indeed better than those in our county. They have a full range of varieties and colors. There is also a jewelry shop that can make People are spoiled for choice.”

Listening to Li's chirping tone, Bai Yunxi glanced at the cloth she was holding and the green jade hairpin with good water content on her head.

There are two flowers engraved on the head of the hairpin, and two strings of small beads of the same color hang down. The workmanship is very fine.

"It looks pretty good, I'm taking advantage of you."

Mrs. Li touched the hairpin on her head, feeling happy but also a little confused.

"Mom, my fifth brother and sister gave me such a precious gift, but I don't have anything I can use to give it back, what should I do?"

Listening to Li's inquiry, Bai Yunxi chuckled,

"This is a meeting gift from my fifth daughter-in-law to you, so you don't have to worry about how to return the gift. You are sisters-in-law and relatives, so it's all about your heart."

"Hey, I understand. I'll think about it later and see what I can give as a gift."

Seeing Mrs. Li carrying the cloth back to the house, Bai Yunxi turned to look at the quiet girl next to her, looking at the milky white orchid hairpin on her head, her eyebrows moved.

"You are good at making silk flowers. If you have time, you can make a few more to give away.

Listening to his mother's reminder, Bai Jing'an's eyes lit up.

"Yeah, I haven't made silk flowers for a long time. I'll go and think of a few patterns with my eldest sister, and then I'll send them to my fifth younger siblings when they're ready."

Seeing his daughter go out happily, Bai Yunxi picked up a miscellaneous journal on the table and flipped through it.

As the saying goes, brothers settle accounts clearly. No matter how close they are, they can't develop bad habits. Only by going back and forth can they last long.

The big taboo is not to let people develop habits that are taken for granted.

On the twenty-sixth day of the twelfth lunar month, the Yamen closed the book and went on annual leave, and then it was time to go to work during the Lantern Festival.

The vacation is very long, a full twenty days, but if a major case suddenly occurs during the period, officials will have to end their vacation early.

New Year is the most important festival of the year. Travelers who are away from home have to rush home no matter how busy or far away they are. This is just a group member.

Just when everyone was immersed in the joyful atmosphere of the New Year, the weather turned gloomy again, and at night, it began to snow again.

Snowflakes were flying all night, and the entire city was covered in silver.

In winter, I will wear a three-layer wheat quilt, and next year I will sleep with steamed buns on my pillow.

According to this trend, there will no doubt be a bumper harvest next year.

The family is busy, the atmosphere is joyful, and time flies by. New Year's Eve is here in the blink of an eye.

The whole family gathered at the Banyan Tree Hall and had the New Year's Eve dinner together, and then stayed vigil together. A table was set with melon seeds and snacks, looking forward to the arrival of the New Year together.

In order to drive away drowsiness, everyone talks about interesting things and happily.

Even so, when they first arrived at Haishi, everyone was a little sleepy, especially the children, who fell asleep directly in the arms of adults.

Baiyunxi yawned and waved her hands at the children.

"As long as the vigil is over, I have to get up early tomorrow, so let's break up."

Everyone said goodbye and went back to rest.

Bai Yunxi was also lying on the bed, looking at the brown bed curtains, closing her eyes and sleeping,

Another year has passed in a blink of an eye.

Baiyunxi was awakened by the sound of firecrackers. As soon as she opened her eyes, Nanny Zhu opened the door and came in with pomegranates.

Both of them were newly dressed, with silk flowers in their buns.

"Old lady, happy new year."

"Happy New Year to you too."

Saying auspicious words, the two of them helped her get up and put on her clothes.

Bai Yunxi looked at herself in the glass mirror and couldn't help but sigh. In the blink of an eye, it was already her sixth year here, turning forty-two years old.

She also transformed from a poor widow whom everyone ridiculed to Bai Yiren who was envied by everyone.

After washing up, Bai Yunxi dressed up and sat down in the hall. As soon as he took a sip of hot water, voices rang out in the courtyard. People who meet each other early in the morning always speak auspicious words, which means good luck in the year ahead.

After entering the house, they knelt down one by one in order of age to kowtow to her and ask for red envelopes.

After a circle, the several big red envelopes prepared by Bai Yunxi were taken away by them.

When the New Year comes, in addition to worshiping ancestors, they also eat, drink and have fun. This is the first time they celebrate the New Year in the city. The clan is in their hometown. When Xiao Si went back last time, she asked people to prepare gifts.

In the city, Xiao Wu only prepared his father's ranking and set aside two rooms as a temporary ancestral hall.

After the family worshipped, they returned to the Rongshu Hall to talk. The room was burning with charcoal, warm, and everyone gathered together to talk and laugh.

The first day of the New Year is not suitable for visiting relatives. Many families choose to go to the temple to burn incense and pray for blessings, because many temples are built on the hillside, which also means climbing high.

Of course, some people are afraid of the cold and stay at home.

Bai Yunxi was one of them. She didn't want to go out with everyone in such a cold weather. Not only was it inconvenient to wear thick clothes, but the cold wind outside would blow on her face. After a day of tossing and turning, she would be exhausted.

Moreover, it had just snowed a few days ago, and the road must be difficult to walk on. She didn't want to go out and suffer the cold.

But seeing the family of children surrounding her, and the second child and his wife both coming to the city for the first time, they were very curious about the outside world, and she couldn't bear to let them stay at home with her. (End of this chapter)