81, Chapter 81

The reason why Qin Fang bought firecrackers was of course to celebrate that he was about to end his suffering, but he couldn't say such things, otherwise he would definitely not be able to go to bed today. So he found a reason seriously: "When I went to the county town, I saw someone setting off firecrackers. I thought they were very good, so I bought them for everyone to try. Siya and Shoucheng were like this I'm older, I haven't seen any firecrackers, and it's the Chinese New Year anyway, so it's good to have some atmosphere." Qin Fang felt that it was appropriate to use his younger siblings as an excuse.

Yang Haiyan didn't think much about it, but said with a bit of joy: "Maybe I haven't seen firecrackers for a long time. In the past years, when I was in the capital, I didn't see them very often. I could only see them during the New Year and the holidays." This is the memory of the original owner. The last time she saw fireworks was during the Chinese New Year. People in the village were setting off fireworks, which was very lively. However, she never let go because she was the only one.

Upon hearing this, Qin Fang followed her words and said, "That's great. After dinner, let's have a good time and have a good time."

When Yang Haiyan heard this, she couldn't help but glance at him a few times. It was hard to imagine that Qin Fang could be so childish, but she said, "You bought a lot?"

Qin Zang said frankly: "That's enough for you." To celebrate and to infect the atmosphere, of course you have to buy a lot.

Yang Haiyan always felt that Qin Fang was weird today, but she didn't think much about it.

Compared with last year, this year’s New Year’s Eve is even more lively. Fifteen pigs from Yang Haiyan's estate were sold this year. Each pig earned less than 2 taels, and the total was almost 30 taels. ‌Pigs in other households are only sold for one and a half silver. The reason why the pigs in her manor sell well is because they have more meat, or thanks to the potatoes and sweet potatoes. How can they be so fat if they eat pig grass every day? Therefore, the cost investment still pays off. However, in ancient times when people did not have enough to eat, only landlords could feed potatoes and sweet potatoes to pigs, and it was impossible for ordinary people to do so.

Because it was a pig raised by the family, it tasted very economical, so on New Year's Eve, Yang Haiyan came to roast the whole pig again. Not only roasted whole pigs, but also roasted whole lambs. They are a family of four, plus Aunt Lian, Aunt Fan, Aunt Yu, Uncle Hong's family, and five families of private guards.

There were more than twenty people in the crowd, and there must be a lot of roasted whole pigs and roasted whole lambs, so Han Zhen and other centurions were called. With a dozen or so men, there is no need to worry about running out of roasted whole pigs and roasted lambs.

Next to the roasted whole pig and roasted lamb, there are other barbecue racks set up with ingredients such as leeks, cabbage, etc. Although it is different from the New Year's Eve these days, it has a special atmosphere of life.

In fact, during this period, the entire military camp was in a state of unrest, not only Qin Fang's plan, but also the centurions. Everyone knows something about the affairs of the imperial envoys and the Yonghe Marquis Mansion. Therefore, the Qin family's meal has a different meaning.

After eating the roasted whole pig and roasted whole lamb, the centurions sat at Qin's house for a while before leaving.

On the way back, Han Zhen ran back very fast. When he got home, he called out: "Dahua..."

Yang Dahua's voice came from the room: "Hey... the child is asleep, please be gentle." Yang Dahua was originally on the invitation list, but she had to take care of her child at home, so she didn't go.

Han Zhen: "Okay, I'll be gentle. Get up quickly. I brought you roasted pork and roasted lamb. They're very fragrant."

After hearing this, Yang Dahua smiled knowingly: "I've already laid down, leave it alone and we can eat tomorrow."

Han Zhen brought the roast pork and roast lamb into the room: "Eat quickly, these things need to be hot to taste. Besides, it's not like we have no food at home tomorrow."

Yang Dahua smelled the smell and thought it was delicious. She was indeed greedy, so she also got up. However, she did not eat alone. Instead, she invited Han Zhen to eat together: "You also want to eat together."

Han Zhen said: "I ate a lot at Qin's house. There was such a big roasted whole pig, and there was such a big roasted whole lamb. Everyone was very full."

After hearing this, Yang Dahua stopped persuading him to eat: "That was also done well by Haiyan. If an ordinary person would do it like this, he would not only do it well, but also be generous."

Han Zhen smiled and did not comment on this. What did he say about someone else's daughter-in-law?

Yang Dahua said again: "It's very lively today, isn't it?"

Han Zhen said: "It was really lively. All ten of us centurions went, and Qin Fang also bought firecrackers, which was quite interesting. The firecrackers rang loudly and bloomed in the air, which was very good. "However, the more touching feeling is that everyone has grown up. Looking back on this year and the past few years, Han Zhen clearly feels the difference. He also feels the difference between him and Qin Fang. The distance between them is getting farther and farther. However, Qin Fang is promising, and Han Zhen is also happy.

Yang Dahua couldn't help but feel happy when she heard what he said. Firecrackers, she has never seen them since she got married in the border area. When I was in the capital, although it was not common, I could see it a few times a year. Thinking of this, she also said: "When I was in the capital, I would see firecrackers every year. Every time I saw the firecrackers blooming in the sky, I felt very good, as if all the troubles would be gone. But now , I have never been worried since I married you."

Han Zhen's eyes were full of tenderness when he heard her say this. Whether it is a man or a woman, they all like to hear nice words, this is true between lovers and between husband and wife. Their marriage was arranged by the court, and they had no right to choose each other. So they could only understand and accommodate each other after getting married. Han Zhen felt that he was very lucky to marry Yang Dahua. She was a very virtuous and gentle woman. When getting along with her, he didn't force it at all.

Han Zhen couldn't help but go up and hug Yang Dahua: "Dahua, thank you, thank you for helping me give birth to a child, thank you for helping me take care of the house."

Yang Dahua leaned in his arms with a faint smile. She felt that she should thank him, thank him for being so good to her, thank him for making her feel very happy. Yang Dahua never thought in her life that she could marry someone like Han Zhen, mainly because he was too handsome. When she was in the Yang Mansion before, Yang Dahua thought she would marry a servant and live a very ordinary life. But now, she has freedom.

The Qin family's New Year's Eve barbecue was over. After everyone left, Nanny Lian started to clean up with people, and the family members of the private guards also came to help.

Yang Haiyan yawned, and Qin Fang asked him: "Are you going to keep watch?"

Yang Haiyan shook her head: "No, I'm sleepy." In modern times, she would keep watch, but in fact, it was not a night watch, but with a mobile phone and the Internet, she played and played until it was past twelve o'clock, which was equivalent to keeping watch. But in ancient times, people were used to going to bed early and getting up early, so they couldn't keep watch. "Will you keep watch?"

Qin Fang glanced at her thoughtfully, and then said heavily: "I will keep watch." He was determined to keep watch, he must keep watch, and he must keep watch.

Yang Haiyan nodded: "Then I'll go take a shower and go to bed."

Qin Fang nodded: "Then you sleep well." It was only 9 o'clock now, and there was still an hour and a half until 4:00 p.m. (12 o'clock). Qin Fang felt that this hour and a half was enough for his wife to have a good sleep. Then at 4:00 p.m., his wife would be in good spirits, and he would start to collect the debts he had owed for more than a year, with interest.

So, Qin Fang looked at Yang Haiyan as if he was looking at prey.

However, because it was night, Yang Haiyan did not notice.

Speaking of which, Yang Haiyan also knew that she would be eighteen after the Chinese New Year, and she also knew that she had promised to consummate the marriage with Qin Fang when she was eighteen, but she didn't know that Qin Fang was unwilling to wait even for a few days, and was waiting for the arrival of the midnight hour all the time.

If Yang Haiyan knew Qin Fang's thoughts at this moment, she would be scared to sleep in separate rooms.

Because it was too late today, Yang Haiyan didn't take a bath, but she had a strong odor after eating barbecue, so she took a good bath and washed her hair.

In ancient times, after washing your hair, you have to wring it dry, which is a very troublesome thing, because no matter how dry it is, it is still wet. But Yang Haiyan has experience. She took a bath and washed her hair in the bathroom, and then took out the hair drying hood she bought on the platform and started to dry her hair. The hair drying hood is not like a hair dryer, which is noiseless, so when drying hair, it will not be noticed outside. Of course, the effect is not as good as a hair dryer, but it is better than nothing.

After the hair was almost dried, Yang Haiyan went to bed. In fact, she dared to dry her hair because she knew Qin Fang was going to keep watch. If Qin Fang didn't keep watch, she wouldn't dare to dry her hair. The hair was washed and dried so quickly that she would definitely be suspected. However, even if she was suspected, she couldn't suspect anything.

Qin Fang was keeping watch with his younger brother and sister, and there were several private guards beside him. Kun Daying, the son of Kun Shi's family, was also there, chatting with Qin Shoucheng. As for the women of the private guards, they were on night watch in the lower courtyard.

Night watch is a tradition that everyone likes. Especially in a family like the Qin family, after the night watch, the kitchen will send a midnight snack. Yang Haiyan asked Aunt Fan to prepare dumplings, so everyone is willing to stay up all night for dumplings.

When it was three quarters after midnight, Qin Fang picked up the remaining firecrackers and set them off again, as if celebrating the new year. In fact, Qin Fang was celebrating his wedding night. So as soon as the firecrackers were set off, he got up and left.

Aunt Fan brought the midnight snack and waited for Qin Fang to come out. She hurriedly said, "Are you not going to have a midnight snack?"

Qin Fang said, "No, I suddenly feel very sleepy. I'm going to bed. You guys can eat slowly. Tomorrow is the first day of the lunar year. It's okay to get up a little later."

Aunt Fan bowed: "Yes, thank you, sir."

Qin Fang smiled rarely and returned to the main courtyard in a good mood. He first went to the room to get the clothes to change after taking a bath. When he got his underwear, he chose red. He had only worn this pair of red underwear once because the color was too bright, but now he felt like wearing it again.