Under the big tree in front of the door.
Everyone in the Qin family stood there, looking at the officers and soldiers on the river bank not far away and the sedan chairs they were surrounding. They all looked nervous and uneasy.
Even Qin Wen Zheng, who was usually calm, looked quite nervous at this moment.
Luo Qingzhou and Miss Qin Er hurried over.
Amid the flying snow, there were still a few small boats on the river carrying people and goods.
The carriage stopped on the other side.
The nobles who were surrounded by officers and soldiers all got into the sedan chairs.
"Qingzhou, look..."
When Qin Wen Zheng saw the couple coming, he hurriedly asked for their opinions, but ignored his smartest daughter.
Song Ruyue said with an unpleasant expression: "Qingzhou, Weimo, do you think these soldiers will come to arrest us?"
Luo Qingzhou looked at the river for a while and comforted them, "Father-in-law and mother-in-law, don't worry, they are probably not here for us. The people walking in front are wearing red clothes and holding ceremonial objects. They should be from the Ministry of Rites. Behind them are also carrying goods and gifts. Moreover, they are the Imperial Guards. Those sedan chairs have royal decorations, and two of them are filled with women... So, they are probably not here to arrest people, but perhaps to pay New Year's greetings."
Song Ruyue's eyes widened immediately and asked, "Happy New Year? Happy New Year to us?"
Then she suddenly looked excited: "Could it be that your elder brother has suddenly made a great contribution and has been reused?"
Qin Wen Zheng frowned and glanced at her with disdain.
Today, Song Ruyue was wearing a newly made red coat, with a golden hairpin in her hair and a little makeup on her face. She was dressed up exquisitely. Not only was she fair-skinned, young and beautiful, with a graceful figure, she was also very noble. She looked like a truly beautiful young noblewoman.
but…
Even Miss Qin couldn't help but sigh and said softly, "Mother, they should be going to Lingxiao Sect to pay New Year's greetings. It has nothing to do with us."
At this time, the second brother Qin couldn't help but complain: "Mom is so stupid, the government officials don't know we live here. And even if the eldest brother has made merit and is reused, there can't be such a big battle. Look carefully, they are all royal family members, we...ah!"
Before he could finish his complaints, Song Ruyue picked up a broom nearby and slapped him on the butt, angrily saying, "Rebellious son! You dare to scold your mother on New Year's Day. Aren't you going to be punished in the future? I'll beat you to death!"
Brother Qin didn't dare to dodge. He could only run towards the yard while being beaten by her, apologizing and begging for mercy.
The two chased each other and ran into the yard.
The others were already used to this kind of scene, and their eyes were still looking at the river bank not far away.
Qin Wenzheng frowned and said with a puzzled look on his face: "The royal family is trying to curry favor with Ling Xiao Sect with such a big array, are they trying to win them over? However, the five major sects have already signed a contract and will never get involved in the affairs of the court. Ling Xiao Sect should not promise them anything privately."
Suddenly, his eyes focused and he said, "It seems there are people from Dragon Tiger College."
Luo Qingzhou didn't say anything, but looked in astonishment at the two figures who had just gotten off the boat on the river bank.
A beautiful girl wearing a purple dress, tall and graceful.
A petite little girl in a red dress.
At this time, Miss Qin Er seemed to have seen it as well, and asked in confusion: "Brother Qingzhou, look at those two people, are they Sister Meijiao and Xiaoxin?"
Luo Qingzhou looked at the two figures, nodded, and said, "It should be."
Miss Qin Er looked at him and asked, "Why are they here too?"
Luo Qingzhou frowned slightly and thought secretly in his heart.
Previously, the Queen Mother and the Emperor wanted to betroth the princess to the eldest disciple of Huashan Sect, but in the end, because of what happened in Kyoto and the princess's resistance, the plan was dropped. Could it be that they suddenly came to Lingxiao Sect today because of that incident
The Queen Mother and the Emperor suddenly want to win over another sect, so they are ready to sacrifice a princess
He thought about the message he sent to the princess the day before yesterday, in which the princess said she was in a bad mood. He also thought about how the princess had not replied to him last night, and he became more and more uneasy and worried.
However, if he is a disciple of Lingxiao Sect, then he is the most suitable candidate.
But judging from the princess's reaction over the past two days, it shouldn't be him.
While he was daydreaming, the team on the river bank had already started to set off and headed towards the foot of the mountain of Lingxiao Sect.
The warrior guards were looking around with sharp and vigilant eyes.
Luo Qingzhou immediately said, "Father-in-law, let's go into the house first. Otherwise, they will see us and cause unnecessary trouble."
Qin Wen Zheng hurriedly shouted at the maids, and everyone in the Qin family immediately went into the house and closed the gate.
Soon, the team had gone far away, and everyone in the Qin family finally felt relieved.
Qin Wenzhen and his wife sat down in the hall, ready to accept New Year greetings from their children.
Qin Chuan stepped forward first, knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Dad, Mom, I wish you a happy new year with a harmonious marriage, good luck, good health, and happiness!"
As he said this, he took the tea handed to him by Mei'er and gave a cup to each of the two elders.
Qin Wenzheng took it in his hand, took a sip, gave him a red envelope, and taught him with a serious face: "Read more, practice more martial arts, talk less, and do more."
Qin Chuan said: "My son, remember this!"
Song Ruyue glared at him, took the tea and took a sip, then spread her hands and said angrily, "I didn't prepare a red envelope for you, my rebellious son."
Qin Chuan immediately said with a playful smile: "Mother, you have beaten me and scolded me, but I have already apologized to you and knelt down to kowtow to you, and you even drank the tea I offered you, so how can you not give me a red envelope?"
Song Ruyue glared at him and said, "I won't give it to you!"
Qin Chuan continued to apologize with a sly look on his face.
Qin Wenzheng frowned and said, "Well, Wei Mo and Qing Zhou are still waiting. It's New Year's Day, why would you be so angry?"
Qin Chuan immediately smiled and said, "That's right, mother, please calm down. Your son-in-law is waiting to kowtow to you and offer you tea."
Song Ruyue was startled when these words were spoken, and she glanced at someone secretly.
It was good enough to let the boy bow and offer tea. How could she dare to ask him to kneel down and kowtow? He didn't even kneel when he saw the eldest princess and the emperor.
"Here, shut your mouth!"
Song Ruyue looked at him with disdain and threw the red envelope over.
Qin Chuan immediately took it in his hand, stood up from the ground, and walked aside to count the money.
At this time, everyone's eyes turned to Luo Qingzhou and Miss Qin Er.
Miss Qin Er glanced at the door, frowned slightly and asked, "Why hasn't my sister come out yet?"
Song Ruyue looked at Qiu'er at the door and said, "Qiu'er, go and urge them."
Qiu'er agreed and immediately turned and left.
While counting the money, Qin Chuan looked up and said, "Qingzhou, Weimo, you should wish your father and mother a happy new year first."
Miss Qin was about to speak when Qin Wenzheng's face suddenly darkened and he scolded her, "I told you to talk less and do more. Didn't you remember? Go and sweep the snow in the yard."
Qin Chuan: “…”
After a while.
Qiu Er came back and replied, "Master, Madam, I just went there and didn't see the eldest lady. Sister Bai Ling said that the eldest lady went to bed late last night and is still resting. She said she will come over later to wish you a happy new year."
Song Ruyue frowned and was about to speak when Qin Wenzheng said, "Since she hasn't rested well, let her continue to rest. It doesn't matter when she comes to pay New Year's greetings. We don't have such a big rule in our family."
Song Ruyue thought of her own daughter's pitiful condition and said nothing more.
For some reason, Luo Qingzhou actually felt relieved when he heard that Miss Qin did not come.
He quickly pulled Miss Qin Er and said, "Wei Mo, let's go, let's wish our father-in-law and mother-in-law a happy new year first."
Miss Qin Er looked outside the door again, sighed secretly, and had to follow him to the two elders.
Just as Luo Qingzhou was about to bow, Qin Wenzheng suddenly said, "Qingzhou, kneel down and kowtow. That's considered a New Year's greeting. This is what you should do."
As soon as he said this, everyone looked at him.
Even Song Ruyue, who was standing by, looked at him in confusion. Her master never cared about these rules, and would never embarrass this kid. Why was he...
Luo Qingzhou paused after hearing this, but without hesitation, he immediately pulled Miss Qin Er to kneel down, kowtowed, and said, "I wish my father-in-law and mother-in-law a happy new year, and may everything go well and may you live as long as the heavens!"
Miss Qin Er also said softly: "I wish Daddy and Mommy a happy new year, and may they always smile."
Song Ruyue smiled and took out two big red envelopes, handed them to the two people respectively, and then looked at the side and reminded: "Master, what are you daydreaming about? Give me the red envelopes."
Qin Wen Zheng had a blank expression on his face. He slowly took out two red-leather-wrapped books from his sleeve and handed them to the two men respectively.
"Book?"
Not only Song Ruyue was stunned, but everyone else also had a look of surprise on their faces.
Song Ruyue hurriedly whispered, "Master, where is the red envelope I gave you this morning? How did you give me the book?"
Luo Qingzhou and Miss Qin Er both took the book with some confusion.
Qin Wenzheng looked at the two and said, "Take this copy of Marriage Rites and this copy of Husband Sings and Wife Follows, and read them carefully. We, as parents, hope that you and your spouse will live in harmony, support each other, and grow old together. We don't care about money, fame, power, etc."
As he said this, he looked at someone kneeling beside his daughter and said, "Qingzhou, your father-in-law asked you to kneel down today. In fact, he wanted you to call us father and mother. Do you have any complaints in your heart?"
Luo Qingzhou was slightly startled when he heard this, then he cupped his hands and said, "Qingzhou has no complaints. The two elders have been very kind to Qingzhou, so it is only right that they call him whatever he wants."
Then he said, "Daddy, Mommy!"
As soon as these two names came out, Qin Wen Zheng's eyes suddenly turned red. Song Ruyue, who was standing next to him, was stunned for a moment, and tears immediately filled her eyes.
Miss Qin Er's eyes also turned red.
The maids standing by were also secretly wiping their tears.
Xiaodie even started crying with tears in her eyes.
Qin Wenzheng's voice was a little choked, and he said slowly: "Qingzhou, go back and read the "Marriage Etiquette" in your hand carefully. It is quite similar to the "Dayan Etiquette", but there are also many differences. When you understand it, you will naturally know why I asked you to kneel down and kowtow today and asked you to call us like this."
Then he said in a heavy tone: "Qingzhou, you are not at a disadvantage, we are the ones who are at a disadvantage."
At this time, Brother Qin suddenly said, "Dad, I've given you the book, and I have to give you a red envelope as well. You're not going to secretly pocket the big red envelope that Mom prepared for you this morning, are you?"
The room suddenly became quiet for a moment.
Qin Wenzheng suddenly stood up and said, "Qingzhou, Weimo, you two can chat with your mother for a while. Chuan'er and I will go out for a while."
Qin Chuan saw that his face was not right, and immediately said: "Dad, I won't go out! I also want to talk to mother!"
Qin Wen Zheng grabbed him by the back of the neck without giving him any explanation and dragged him out.
Qin Chuan hurriedly waved his hands and shouted: "Mother, help..."
Song Ruyue rolled her eyes, crossed her arms across her chest, turned her pretty face away, and moved the corners of her mouth slightly, with an expression of gloating.
“Snap! Snap! Snap!”
Soon, the sound of a whip hitting someone was heard outside.
“You deserve it!”
Song Ruyue snorted coldly and muttered.
But after a while, she couldn't sit still anymore, and stood up and said, "Qingzhou, Weimo, go back and have breakfast. Mother will go and see if your father is too cautious. Don't hit him in the face."
After saying that, he hurried out.
Luo Qingzhou and Miss Qin smiled at each other, held hands, and left with Qiu'er, Zhu'er and Xiaodie, returning to their own courtyard.
The two talked in the room for a while, and Luo Qingzhou said: "Wei Mo, I still have to go to Lingxiao Sect to wish my master and uncle a happy new year."
Just as he finished speaking, the communication token on his body suddenly vibrated.
Luo Qingzhou hesitated for a moment, took it out, and looked down. He found that three people had sent him messages.
Zixia: Feiyang, come and wish you a happy new year. You are late. The big red envelope prepared by your teacher for you may have to be given to someone else.
Zhuzhu: Not coming yet? Do you still want the red envelope? Oh, your beautiful princess is here too. She is dressed very beautifully today, but it seems that she has a very powerful whip wrapped around her waist.
Xiao Meijiao: Bitch, come and die!
Luo Qingzhou was stunned when he saw the princess' reply, and quickly replied: Princess, what's going on? Why did you come to Lingxiao Sect today? Why do I have to die
The message was quickly replied: You will know when you come, come quickly, my whip was soaked in chili and white wine last night, it is guaranteed to make you feel comfortable
Luo Qingzhou turned around and looked at Miss Qin II in surprise.
"How did I offend her? I haven't seen her for a long time."
Luo Qingzhou was a little confused.
Miss Qin Er smiled and said, "Maybe it's because you haven't seen Sister Meijiao for a long time, so Sister Meijiao is angry."
Luo Qingzhou: "Then I'll go now?"
Miss Qin nodded and said, "Go ahead, don't let Sister Meijiao and your beautiful master and uncle wait anxiously."
Luo Qingzhou held her soft little hand and said, "No one is as pretty as my wife."
Miss Qin's eyes moved and she smiled and said, "Tell me clearly, which lady is it? Is it the legal wife or the concubine?"
Luo Qingzhou said: "Of course she is the legal wife."
Miss Qin Er's eyes were dazed for a moment, and she smiled and said, "Of course, a concubine will never be as good as the legal wife. The legal wife is always the elder sister, and they are always the younger sisters, right?"
Luo Qingzhou said flatteringly: "Of course."
Miss Qin Er smiled and said, "Okay, since Brother Qingzhou is so good at talking, Wei Mo will allow you to go out and meet other women. But you have to come back early."
Luo Qingzhou said: "Yes, sir!"
After saying that, he left in a hurry.
He was worried that the visitor from the palace this time was really related to the princess's marriage.
After he left the yard.
Miss Qin Er opened the window, looked at the falling snow outside, and murmured softly: "Brother Qingzhou, you said this yourself, the legal wife is always the elder sister..."
Luo Qingzhou went out from the back door in the face of the wind and snow, walked around in the mountains and forests, came to the back mountain of Lingxiao Sect, and climbed the mountain quickly.
With his current level of cultivation, he could climb such a mountain with great speed even in snowy and slippery weather.
Soon, he came directly to the sword's edge.
He planned to go and wish Sister Dao and her father a happy new year first.