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As the old year is about to end and the new year is about to come, the whole Qing Kingdom is immersed in a festive and peaceful atmosphere. After a busy year, Chen Jia and Chen Jue finally have the wonderful time to reunite with their family and spend the holidays together.

On New Year's Eve, before dawn, the Chen Mansion was already bustling. Chen Jia got up early, carefully selected a red brocade robe embroidered with red plums, and carefully combed her hair into a bun, inserting a gold hairpin inlaid with rubies. She looked at herself in the bronze mirror, her mouth slightly raised, her eyes full of anticipation for the New Year. At this time, Chen Jue also walked into the room, wearing a black robe with gold edges, full of heroic spirit.

Chen Jue looked at the radiant Chen Jia and said with a smile, "My lady is really very beautiful today. This outfit adds to the joy of the New Year."

Chen Jia turned around, patted Chen Jue's arm gently, and said coquettishly: "You are the only one who knows how to say nice things. Today is New Year's Eve, so of course you have to dress festively."

The two smiled at each other and walked out of the room hand in hand. As soon as they arrived at the hall, they saw the servants in the mansion busy decorating. Auspicious spring couplets were posted on the walls, and exquisite paper-cuts were posted on the windows. In the middle of the hall was a large round table filled with all kinds of New Year goods, including sweet cakes, crispy nuts, and colorful fruits.

Chen Jia looked at the busy servants and said to Chen Jue, "Sir, everyone has worked hard. Remember to give them more rewards later."

Chen Jue nodded and said, "Don't worry, my lady. I have already given the order. Everyone has worked hard for the mansion this year, and they should be rewarded."

As he was talking, the butler came over and said respectfully, "Duke, Madam, all the ingredients needed for the New Year's Eve dinner have been prepared, and the kitchen is cooking them carefully."

Chen Jia smiled and said, "Okay, let the chefs in the kitchen prepare it carefully. We need to make sure everyone enjoys today's New Year's Eve dinner."

The housekeeper took the order and left. Chen Jia said to Chen Jue again: "Husband, while we still have some time, let's go and see how the children are preparing."

The two came to the children's room and saw several children gathered together, discussing something excitedly. When they saw Chen Jia and Chen Jue come in, the children ran over and held their hands.

The eldest son smiled and said, "Dad, Mom, we are planning to set off firecrackers later."

Chen Jia patted her eldest son's head and said, "Be careful when setting off firecrackers. Let the guards in the mansion accompany you."

The little girl blinked her big eyes and asked, "Mom, why do we set off firecrackers during the New Year?"

Chen Jue squatted down and patiently explained: "Baby, it is said that the Nian monster is afraid of the sound of firecrackers, so we set off firecrackers during the New Year to drive away the Nian monster and pray for peace and good fortune in the new year."

The little girl nodded as if she understood, and said, "Then I will set off more firecrackers to drive the Nian monster away."

The whole family was laughing happily. After a while, Chen Jia said, "Children, let's go write the word 'Fu' together and bring all the blessings home."

The children cheered in response. Everyone came to the study, and Chen Jia and Chen Jue took the children to pick up brushes and write "Fu" characters on red paper. Chen Jia wrote beautiful small characters, while Chen Jue's characters were strong and powerful. Although the children's writing skills were immature, they also wrote very seriously.

After writing the word "Fu", Chen Jia said, "Let's stick these words in every corner of the house, so that good fortune can spread throughout the Chen house."

So, the family worked together to paste the word "Fu" on the gate, doors and windows. Looking at the mansion covered with the word "Fu", Chen Jia said with satisfaction: "Now, our mansion is full of blessings everywhere."

Before they knew it, the sky was getting darker and the aroma of New Year's Eve dinner wafted from the kitchen. Chen Jia said to everyone, "Let's go and have the New Year's Eve dinner."

Everyone came to the hall and sat around the round table. The table was filled with sumptuous dishes, including braised lion's head, which symbolizes reunion, steamed fish, which means abundance every year, four-joy meatballs, which represent good luck, and various delicious stir-fried dishes and soups.

Chen Jue raised his glass and said, "This year, our family worked together and spent many wonderful times together, and also experienced many challenges. But no matter what, we have come through it hand in hand. In the new year, I hope our family will be healthy, safe and happy, and I also hope that our business will prosper. Come on, let's toast together!"

Everyone raised their glasses, laughed and talked, enjoying this warm New Year's Eve dinner together.

After the New Year's Eve dinner, the children couldn't wait to set off firecrackers. Chen Jue brought the guards and children to the yard, and the servants took out the firecrackers that had been prepared long ago. Chen Jue lit a stick of incense, handed it to his eldest son, and said, "Come on, son, you set off the first string of firecrackers."

The eldest son took the incense, approached the firecrackers carefully, lit the fuse, and ran away quickly. As the firecrackers "crackled", the children cheered excitedly. The youngest daughter covered her ears, but couldn't help but curiously leaned out to look, looking very cute.

After setting off the firecrackers, the family returned to the hall and began to stay up all night. Chen Jia and Chen Jue sat on the sofa while the children played games. Chen Jia looked at the happy faces of the children and said to Chen Jue, "My husband, seeing the children so happy, I feel that all the hard work is worth it."

Chen Jue held Chen Jia's hand and said, "Yes, my lady. Having you and the children by my side is my greatest happiness. In the new year, I hope to be able to accompany you more."

Chen Jia leaned on Chen Jue's shoulder and said, "As long as our family can always be together in harmony, it will be the happiest thing."

As the night went on, the children gradually became sleepy, so Chen Jia and Chen Jue arranged for them to rest. The two of them continued to sit in the hall, watching the fire, enjoying this quiet and beautiful time.

Chen Jue looked at Chen Jia with deep affection in his eyes and said, "My dear, you have been very concerned about the family and business this year. Thank you for your hard work."

Chen Jia smiled and said, "Husband, we are husband and wife, and we should support each other. Moreover, seeing our business getting better and better and our children growing up healthily and happily, I am also very satisfied."

The two sat quietly for a while, and Chen Jia suddenly remembered something and said, "Husband, do you remember when we first got married? Although the New Year's celebration was not as lively as it is now, we were still very happy."

Chen Jue recalled the past and said with a smile: "How can I not remember? Although we didn't have much wealth at that time, we had each other's company and our life was simple but happy. Now, our life is getting better and better, and we should cherish this hard-earned happiness even more."

Chen Jia nodded and said, "Yes, I hope that every year in the future can be like this year, with our family reunited and happy."

Chen Jue held Chen Jia's hand tightly and said, "Don't worry, my lady. I will do it."

In this way, Chen Jia and Chen Jue spent the New Year in a warm atmosphere. Their laughter floated in every corner of the Chen residence on this quiet night, conveying full happiness and warmth.