EBE Chapter 285 New Year’s Eve
Chapter 285 New Year’s Eve
Upon hearing the news, Qin Jiuwei rushed into the house.
Upon seeing Xie Jue with his eyes still blurry, she immediately knelt down and pulled him into her arms.
Her voice trembled slightly as she called his name again and again, "Jue-ge'er, Jue-ge'er..."
Xie Jue blinked groggily, her face still showing the bewilderment of someone just waking up.
He pressed his face against Qin Jiuwei's, a smile involuntarily curving his lips, and called out in a childish voice, "Mother..."
That shout melted Qin Jiuwei's heart, and her eyes reddened.
She gently stroked his back and hugged him even tighter.
When Xie Yanli returned, he immediately came to the house upon hearing the news and saw the two people embracing tightly.
Only after confirming that Xie Jue was truly safe and sound did they feel a little relieved.
"Mother..." Xie Jue whispered, "I don't know why, but my head feels a little dizzy."
Hearing this, Xie Jingchun chuckled softly, "You've been sleeping for two days, how can you not feel dizzy?"
Upon hearing this, Xie Jue, unusually, did not argue with Xie Jingchun, but instead expressed surprise.
"I actually slept for two days."
Qin Jiuwei gently patted his back and said softly, "Jue-ge'er, you were frightened, but you're alright now."
As she spoke, she turned and ordered, "Quickly, call the imperial physician over."
Xie Jue nestled in Qin Jiuwei's arms and yawned.
The candlelight flickered, casting a warm glow on everyone's faces and clothes.
Xie Jing watched from the side, his gaze softening even more.
The kindness of giving birth is kindness, and the kindness of raising is also kindness.
Since we can never repay the kindness of giving us life, we should repay the kindness of raising us.
May their family live well from now on.
Zhiyuan Academy.
When Xie Zhongzhi returned and saw the empty courtyard, his brows furrowed instantly.
He called Xie Siyuan's name several times, but received no response.
In the end, the maid tearfully recounted the whole story to him.
Upon hearing that Xie Siyuan had been sent to the estate, Xie Zhongzhi's face immediately darkened.
He suddenly swept the vase against the wall to the ground, the sound of jade and porcelain shattering was shrill and clear.
"Fine, very well!" Xie Zhongzhi sneered.
His wife was taken away by Qin Jiuwei, and his parents abandoned him!
Now even his only son has been sent to the estate! His opinion wasn't even asked!
Is there still a place for him in this house?!
Xie Zhongzhi immediately rushed to the main courtyard to demand an explanation from Lord Xie, but this only angered Lord Xie further, who then beat him with a stick.
Xie Zhongzhi was then imprisoned in the ancestral hall and forced to kneel for one night before the matter was considered closed.
The next day, Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but laugh when she heard about this.
After laughing, he ignored it and continued working on the ledgers in his hands.
Days passed by, and before we knew it, the year was drawing to a close.
Tonight is Lunar New Year's Eve, and the year will be over.
The mansion was filled with a festive atmosphere to welcome the New Year.
Red lanterns hung high, and the corridor was decorated with bright red "Fu" characters and paper-cut window decorations. Servants bustled about, making final preparations for tonight's New Year's Eve feast.
Qin Jiuwei stood under the porch of the main house, giving instructions in a soft voice.
"Replace the candles in the lanterns to make sure they don't go out at night. Also, prune the plum blossoms in the backyard and make them look nicer."
As she was giving instructions, a familiar voice suddenly rang out behind her.
"Young Madam." Qin Jiuwei looked up and saw Zhong Xunxi walking quickly toward her.
"Tonight is New Year's Eve, and I've come especially to pay my respects to the young mistress." Zhong Xunxi bowed respectfully.
"Mr. Zhong is still as polite as ever." Qin Jiuwei chuckled softly.
After exchanging a few jokes, Qin Jiuwei changed the subject.
"Tomorrow is the first day of the Lunar New Year, and the imperial examination in March is getting closer and closer. You should stay at home and prepare for the exam. I have other arrangements for Jue-ge'er's studies."
"The imperial examinations are held only once every three years, so they really can't be missed."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Xunxi felt a warmth in her heart and immediately bowed, saying, "Thank you, young mistress!"
He was also somewhat conflicted about this matter and didn't know what to do, but he didn't expect that the young mistress had even considered this.
The two then chatted idly under the eaves, and suddenly the topic of Xie Jue came up.
"Young Master Jue is truly a rare and wonderful child, especially recently, he has changed quite a bit."
Qin Jiuwei focused his attention and listened attentively.
Zhong Xunxi continued, "Young Master Jue would sometimes get distracted in class. He was diligent in his homework except for abacus calculation, but he would sometimes just do the bare minimum for other subjects."
"But ever since Young Master Jue fainted and woke up, he has not only been more diligent in completing his studies and memorizing texts, but he has also become more hardworking than before."
"But things are completely different now."
Qin Jiuwei listened to Zhong Xunxi's words and couldn't hide her surprise.
Xie Jue was exactly the same as before in front of her; he was still playful and affectionate.
She quickly realized it must be because of the stimulation she experienced on the night of the rebellion.
When they saw Xie Jue wake up and appear normal, they assumed that nothing was wrong.
I didn't expect it to still have an impact...
But Xie Jue was kind-hearted by nature, and even when he changed, it was for the better.
The child suddenly seemed to have grown up and become sensible.
While Qin Jiuwei and Zhong Xunxi were talking, Eunuch Li led several eunuchs carrying several large boxes into the courtyard.
"Madam, His Majesty has bestowed some gifts upon you and the young master," said Eunuch Li with a smile and a respectful tone.
Qin Jiu smiled slightly and bowed slightly, saying, "Thank you for conveying the decree, Eunuch Li. You've gone to a lot of trouble."
Eunuch Li waved his hand repeatedly: "Princess Consort, there's no need to be so polite."
Then, he added in a low voice, "Originally, these rewards were to be given to you and the young master in public at the New Year's Eve banquet."
"But the matter of the Prince of Qi saddened the Empress Dowager greatly, so she canceled the banquet and sent word that everyone should stay home and have a peaceful New Year."
Qin Jiuwei nodded.
After Eunuch Li left, she turned around and instructed the maid beside her, "Put these things away and seal them properly."
After saying that, he didn't look at those things again.
Inside the palace, the imperial study.
When Gao Xian saw Eunuch Li enter, he looked away from the memorials on the table.
"Has the stuff been delivered?"
Eunuch Li bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, they were all delivered to the Marquis's residence last time."
Gao Xian pursed his lips, said nothing, and lowered his head to look at the memorial again.
Looking at his slightly somber face, Eunuch Li felt a pounding in his heart.
The Emperor seems to be in a bad mood, but as a servant, I still have to report what needs to be reported.
Eunuch Li bowed respectfully.
"Your Majesty, the tribute sent from the East Sea this time consists entirely of top-quality pearls. In addition to two fist-sized luminous pearls, there is also a whole box of extremely precious black pearls."
"How should these tributes be distributed?"
Now that there is no empress in the harem, how dare he make decisions on the distribution of tribute treasures without consulting the emperor?
He could have asked Consort Chen, but he couldn't quite understand the Emperor's attitude towards her.
It seems like she doesn't dote on me as much as before, but it feels like she's still in my heart...
Gao Xian paused for a moment upon hearing this, then said, "Send them all to Consort Chen."
He has figured it out these few days.
Qingkui has changed, but hasn't he changed too?
He had promised Qingkui that he would be with her for life, but he had also wavered between Qin Jiuwei and Mo Qingkui.
Gao Xian couldn't help but recall the two previous times when Mo Qingkui had almost been killed.
Perhaps... Aoi is doing this to protect herself.
High-profile long eyelashes.
As long as Mo Qingkui remains kind-hearted and does not harbor any intention to harm others, he will continue to dote on her as always.
He will keep his promises.
But this is also his bottom line.