[Qing Chuan] Qing Chuan Wu Shi

The fireworks were quite lively.

First there is the most common long whip, and then there are various bird and animal fireworks, clusters of white lights flashing, exploding in the dark blue night.Some are like falling plums and snow; some are like sunset clouds all over the sky, some are flying like meteors, and some are densely covered with stars... Wu Ning listened to the discussions of the eunuchs and maids beside the road, and then realized that this is the new tribute from Hubei Baihuatang this year The imperial fireworks win the first prize every year, and their exquisiteness is unparalleled in the world.

After the bird and animal fireworks are set off, flower boxes of various configurations are put up again, rising one after another, scattering various shapes and shapes in the sky, some with auspicious words, some with tree and flower patterns, and some even imitating pavilions. , briefly outlines the shape in the air, for a time it is almost indistinguishable to distinguish between the sky and the earth, everywhere is full of brilliance, like a dream, just like a mirage.

Wu Ning was greedy for the beauty of the fireworks, so he walked a bit slowly, although the maid in Fujin's courtyard wanted to urge her, she didn't dare, and could only wait.When Wu Ning entered the main courtyard of Fujin, he saw that the fourth elder brother, Fujin and others had changed the clothes they wore to the palace, and they were only wearing ordinary clothes and sitting on chairs.

Today, Fujin did not have the usual light makeup, but the makeup on his face was a bit heavier, and under the light, he looked as gorgeous as peaches and plums. Wu Ning couldn't help but look at it a few more times, and praised in his heart, Fujin's foundation is indeed good, he is a beauty.

When Li Gege and Song Gege came together, Fujin took them together to salute the fourth elder brother. Because Song Gege was pregnant, the fourth elder brother specially asked her to avoid it. If so, Song Gege can see Fujin After the ceremony, he didn't dare to be lighthearted, and was still supported by others.

The fourth elder brother sat and received the greetings from several people, and when they all got up, Su Peisheng stepped forward and said in a low voice: "Master, Fujin, all the servants have come to kneel down.".

Fujin glanced at the face of the fourth elder brother, and nodded slightly to Su Peisheng.Su Peisheng understood, and immediately got up to greet him. After a while, the courtyard was full of eunuchs, nuns, and court ladies kneeling. There were a lot of them. The tail stretched out to the yard.

Su Peisheng sang, and everyone kowtowed to the fourth elder brother and Fujin together.The fourth elder brother was probably used to this posture long ago, his face was calm and expressionless, and he just said lightly: "Reward." Wu Ning saw that Su Peisheng and Chen Denuo started to distribute their purses with their apprentices, The people who received the purses were all in their hands, their faces were full of joy, presumably the fourth elder brother was generous.Soon there was a chaotic sound of thanksgiving in the yard, mixed with the sound of kowtowing, although it was chaotic, it sounded very festive.

Wu Ning raised the corners of her mouth involuntarily, but she noticed that two eyes were falling on her face. She looked over and saw that the fourth elder brother was looking sideways, with a smile on his mouth, looking at her tenderly, seeing her Turning his gaze around, he quickly retracted his gaze.

The servants kneeling outside withdrew, and in an instant another batch was replaced, Wu Ning opened his mouth slightly, only then did he realize that the batch of servants just now hadn't finished at all, there are so many servants in this mansion!Divided into several batches to thank you.

She usually doesn't see many people in her yard, and the faces that go around are just a few faces. According to the people around her, today it's the kitchen staff, the warehouse staff...even the handyman in charge of the horses. You can also come up to thank you, and everyone will not fail.Thinking about it, it is indeed the case-if you want to transfer up and down normally in Nuo Da’s Si Age’s house, without so many people, how can you do it?There is a lot of work that can be seen on the surface, not to mention the hard work behind it.

In this group of people, many of the servants were able to come before the master all year round and only this time, each of them took their purses, and their faces were full of gratitude amidst the fear and fear.

After staying here, all the etiquette that should be done was finished in a noisy manner. Although it was a cold winter, Su Peisheng only felt a back of sweat. He wiped his forehead and ordered the people below to serve the fourth elder brother Sitting at the table with Fujin and the others—although they ate at the New Year’s Banquet in the palace, how can they have a good meal in the palace?Just the ups and downs, there are a lot of politeness and auspiciousness, plus there is a toast to Kangxi and the elderly ladies, and he has to worry about not making a fool of himself in front of the holy driver, the fourth elder brother didn't even dare to drink more soup, How can it compare to the freedom in your own mansion?

Su Peisheng was very clear.

Vegetarian dumplings had been prepared in advance in the dining room. During the last ceremony just now, a little eunuch had been sent away to make an announcement. It is steaming hot but not too hot to eat. The vegetarian stuffing is served with thick sesame oil. Although Wu Ning had just eaten in his own yard, the smell of the aroma is also a big move for the index finger.

The fourth elder brother saw that the dumplings were delivered at a low price, and they were divided in front of everyone. Then he stood up, said a few words of the occasion to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, and finally concluded in a cliché: "This is the new year, the new moon , a new day, and the beginning of a new era, today we can eat a bowl of Taiping rice, which is the protection and blessing of our ancestors."

Although everyone was sitting at the table, seeing the fourth elder brother stand up, everyone bowed their heads and bowed their heads, and listened respectfully. After the fourth elder brother sat down, everyone moved their chopsticks together.

Wu Ning put a dumpling into her mouth, because she used too much for dinner, although the dumpling was delicious, after she ate four or five, she couldn't hold it any longer, so she put down her chopsticks, and gently stroked her stomach, seeing Li Gege The same is true, the two looked at each other and smiled.

This plain stuffed dumpling was very fond of Fujin. She ate several of them one after another. In the seat, I accepted it frankly.

Seeing this, Li Gege winked at Wu Ning disdainfully, then pouted at Song Gege angrily, covered his mouth with a spoon, and silently mouthed to Wu Ning, Wu Ning saw her mouth shape, said It was the word "flattery", and I thought that Li Gege was too defenseless. At this moment, Fujin seemed to notice it, and glanced at the two of them, Wu Ning quickly put a dumpling into his mouth as a cover , just took a bite, and suddenly there was a big foreign object in his mouth, which didn't crumble like dumpling stuffing.

She covered her mouth with a handkerchief, spit it out, and saw that it was a small ingot carved from a melon or fruit. The skill of the knife was very good, and the details of the ingot were well taken care of. Su Peisheng was walking by and caught a glimpse of the melon. Guo Xiaoyuanbao laughed quickly and said: "Congratulations, Master Wu, and auspicious new year for Master Wu!".

Only then did Wu Ning know that this melon and fruit ingot probably means the same thing as putting copper coins in the dumplings, and getting it is a good fortune for the next year's fortune, but it is dangerous to eat copper coins by mistake, and it is not very hygienic, so it is extremely bad to use melons and fruits instead Good idea, and thinking that the palace rewarded southern fruits, and guessed that they were made from that, he smiled at Su Peisheng in a good mood, but the fourth elder brother said unhurriedly: "Actually, I also ate a piece of fruit just now. Yuanbao." Everyone on the table was stunned and looked at him.

Li Gege thought of what to say the most, and taking advantage of the harmonious atmosphere of the Chinese New Year, he immediately called out: "Master, where is Yuanbao?".

The fourth elder brother smiled and said: "Since it is made of melons and fruits, if I eat it, wouldn't it be more appropriate for the fortune to be swallowed into the stomach?" After talking about it, everyone laughed, and Wu Ning raised his eyes amidst the laughter Looking at the fourth elder brother, seeing the fourth elder brother winking slyly at him, Wu Ning couldn't help making a face at him, the muscles on the fourth elder brother's face twitched, and he lowered his head suppressing a smile.

After everyone finished eating the dumplings, they said congratulatory words to each other. Looking up at the night outside, Wu Ning couldn't help being tired, and lowered his head to take the opportunity to drink the soup and yawned a little.

Since time travelling, because there is no internet here, reading traditional characters in vertical characters under the lights at night is too hurtful to the eyes. As time has passed, Wu Ning has gradually developed a healthy habit of going to bed early and getting up early, and the biological clock in the body has also followed. After adjusting, it is already the fourth watch, according to the modern concept of time, it is early in the morning, how can she not be sleepy?

The fourth elder brother who has been paying attention to Wu Ning saw this small yawn, he smiled and lowered his eyes, drank a few more glasses, then got up and said: "Let's go here, each go back and have a good rest, and refresh yourself! In a few days, people from the palace may still come, so everyone is well prepared!" Everyone agreed.

Fourth elder brother turned to Fujin again and said: "Fujin, the ups and downs of this mansion are more difficult than mine outside. It is not easy for you to handle it, I know it well.".

Hearing this, Fujin stood up tremblingly from his seat, obviously a little excited, his eyes turned red before he spoke, his brows moved slightly for a while, and he said in a low voice: "For my master, no matter how hard it is, it's worth it, I'm afraid he won't be satisfied. ", with a strong nasal voice when speaking, with some trembling.

The fourth elder brother lowered his eyes and smiled, but he didn't answer the question, poured another glass of wine, and raised it to Fujin, Fujin understood, quickly raised his wine glass, covered his mouth with a handkerchief, and drank with the fourth elder brother.

The fourth elder brother made a gesture to everyone, and they understood, stood up and saluted the fourth elder brother and Fujin, and each went back with the eunuchs and maids around him.

Back in the courtyard, Wu Ning sat on the bed, Zhu Qi poured hot water to clean her face, Wu Ning washed her face, put on face cream, stretched her arms and kicked her legs, and fell on the bed with a long growth. With a sigh of relief, seeing the east outside the window was white, he got up again and said: "It's already dawn, there is no need to sleep!".

Zhuqi smiled and said: "Master, let's take a nap, remember what Doctor Zhong said? Staying up late is the most hurtful thing, no amount of sleep during the day can make up for it!"