I'm already a concubine, who wants to fight with you?

Chapter 125 New Year’s greetings
Looking at the fireworks rising into the sky outside, Xie Fei said calmly: "It really is a good sign of peace and prosperity for the country and the people."

Yuan San said: "The snowstorm in other places is serious, but the dignitaries in Beijing are not affected at all."

Officials from other places would rather let the victims starve or freeze to death than report the true situation of the disaster to the court for fear of being punished and demoted.

Whenever this happened, Xie Fei always felt that he was really lucky.

At least, she did not live in troubled times and did not encounter natural disasters, so her personal safety was guaranteed.

As the night deepened, Fu Yu, who had originally planned to stay up all night to celebrate the New Year, could no longer hold back and went back to his room to take a nap.

Xie Fei was extremely sleepy, but he still insisted on staying there, waiting for the New Year's Eve.

Seeing that she was about to close her eyes, Yuan San said with a smile: "Stay up all night is not a big deal, just go and rest if you are tired."

Xie Fei tried hard to open his eyes and shook his head to get rid of the sleepiness in his mind.

"No, I must stay up all night to bid farewell to the old and usher in the new."

This year has been really unlucky. Ever since I was married off as a concubine, I haven't had a peaceful life.

Next year, she will open a shop in partnership with Shui Huaiyu and others. This will be a new beginning.

Staying up all night to get rid of this year’s bad luck will help you have a good start next year.

As it approached midnight, even the sounds of firecrackers and fireworks became less frequent. It seemed that the weather was too cold and not many people could stand it.

As the time was approaching, fireworks would be set off all over the city. Yuan San wanted to ask Xie Fei to go outside to watch, but when he turned around, he found that Xie Fei had fallen asleep with his head supported by one hand.

With a light sigh, Yuan San bent down and picked up the person.

Xie Fei had a slender figure and was very light, but Yuan San held him very carefully and walked into the house step by step steadily.

It's like holding some rare and precious porcelain, afraid of getting it bumped in the slightest.

When they got into the room, Yuan San gently put Xie Fei on the bed.

Xie Fei was so sleepy that he only muttered unconsciously after lying on the bed, with his eyes closed, showing no signs of waking up.

She had washed and combed her hair earlier, and her dark hair was loose, falling into Yuan San's arms, entangled with him intimately and gently.

Yuan San lifted up a few strands of hair, trying to put them away, but the distance was too close. He could feel Xie Fei's fresh breath, like a mysterious and holy orchid, accompanied by lingering tenderness, lingering in the dim and warm tent.

At this moment, the earth-shaking sound of fireworks was heard in the capital.

Yuan San's heart skipped a beat and he subconsciously pulled away, but Xie Fei was only awakened for a moment from his light sleep, and when he vaguely realized that he was in a safe place, he closed his eyes and fell asleep again.

Yuan San looked at her quietly for a long time before he tucked the quilt in for her.

In the blink of an eye, five years have passed.

I want a longer, longer time, just like this, with only the two of us, living peacefully.

But he was born with killing and scheming, and it was destined that he would not be the one who could bring freedom and stability to Xie Fei.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, everyone from the old to the young gets up early.

Before Xie Fei woke up, a group of people were standing outside the yard, chattering, all of them came to wish her a happy new year.

As the only "master" in the village, Xie Fei also prepared New Year's money early, and everyone got a share.

When the time came, Fu Yu opened the door and everyone came in one by one to pay their New Year's greetings.

Xie Fei greeted the person with a smile, while Fu Yu stood aside and handed the copper coins tied with a red rope to the visitor.

The atmosphere in the courtyard was lively, and the children had to kneel three times and kowtow nine times. Xie Fei could bear this ceremony, so he told Fu Yu to give the children an extra portion.

After the New Year's greetings were over, the rest of the people went about their business, and only then did the Chen family come to kneel and pay their respects.

The old man Chen De, the old woman Liu Mama, the eldest son Chen Dafa, the daughter-in-law Shui Huaiyu, and the youngest son Chen Yunping, all came to thank Xie Fei in a neat and tidy manner. Xie Fei said, "How can I bear it if you kowtow and thank me? If I don't get up, I will shorten my life."

Chen De is a dignified and steady old man. Although he is old, it can be seen that when he was young, he was definitely a ruthless and cruel character who kept his word.

He said, "Last night, I heard my wife tell me everything in detail. If it weren't for you, our family would have been destroyed long ago. I'm afraid I will never be able to repay your kindness in this lifetime. Kneeling three times and knocking my head nine times is not enough to express my gratitude."

Xie Fei said helplessly: "I have already felt your gratitude thoroughly. I have to go to Pei Mansion later, so please don't waste my time."

After she said this, Chen Jia hurriedly got up, not daring to delay her.

Xie Fei did have to rush back to the Pei family. Su Lu had said before that the old lady meant that Xie Fei still had to make the decisions on many matters in the mansion.

The movement between the various prefectures must be maintained.

When thinking about New Year's greetings, Xie Fei's eyes seemed to glow.

She first paid her respects to the old lady, then asked for a red envelope, and then went to pay her respects to the Lord and the Queen Mother, and she should not be short of rewards.

If they meet the eldest wife, Mrs. Zheng will probably give her New Year's money. And if they go to the marquis's mansion and meet the old marquis and the old lady, they will probably give her even more.

Only at times like this, Xie Fei felt that marrying into the Pei family still had its benefits.

Braving the wind and snow, Fu Yu and Yuan San followed Xie Fei back home.

She set out early, and when she arrived at Pei's house, she heard that the Lord and Queen had not woken up yet.

I wanted to go and wish the old lady a happy new year, but she avoided me.

However, there was New Year's money, which was more than ten times more than what Xie Fei gave out this morning.

Xie Fei was happily counting the silver when Su Lu came to say that the carriage and horses had been harnessed.

There is nothing else to do today, mainly to go to the Marquis' Mansion and pay respects to the old Marquis and the old lady.

Since Fu Yu was serving her, Su Lu went to do other things first.

Outside the screen, Yuan San appeared silently, his tall figure reflected in the ink-and-wash landscape painting, looking inexplicably slender and noble.

His voice was a little hoarse after walking in the snow for too long. He said in a low voice, "We are going to the Marquis' Mansion. Are you nervous, young lady?"

Xie Fei changed into inconspicuous clothes and said casually: "Su Lu said that all the children from the oldest to the youngest in each room must go to pay New Year's greetings. I am just a concubine of the fourth room, the old couple should not notice me."

She just hoped that she would come back quickly after receiving the New Year's money without any unnecessary trouble.

Yuan San warned, "This year's situation is special. The Fifth House has returned to Beijing from other places to report on their work. I'm afraid they will be here today. The Fifth House has always had some grudges against the old lady. At least in front of the old lady, young lady, don't befriend the Fifth House."

Xie Fei was tying his belt and paused when he heard this.

"You know this so clearly. Did you find out about it in advance?"

Yuan San said: "Miss, you are in a dangerous situation now, I will naturally find out the truth and help you avoid the pit."

Fu Yu put the cloak on Xie Fei and asked, "Third Brother Yuan, isn't the fifth room's master the old lady's biological son? Why are they still unhappy?"

Xie Fei was also waiting to hear the reason, but Yuan San said that he didn't know either.

Although the fifth master is the legitimate son of the marquis, he is not close to the old lady.

Ever since he became an official, he and his family moved to another place and haven't returned for several years.

No matter what the inside story is, it is safest for Xie Fei to not get close to him, not treat him coldly, and just treat him normally.

Before leaving, Xie Fei took out two big red envelopes and gave them to Yuan San and Fu Yu respectively.

"Girl, I've made a fortune this year. You can use this little money to drink and listen to music, or save it as private money."

(End of this chapter)