[Red House] Li Changan

Another New Year's Eve, it was only dawn early in the morning, so Daiyu and Li Changan got up to pack up, and planned to go to the ancestral hall to worship their ancestors just like last year.

After finishing half of the bird's nest porridge in the bowl, Daiyu was talking to Li Chang'an when she saw the snow geese coming in with something, so she put down the bowl.

"Is there someone coming outside?"

"General Pei came just now and said he wanted to go out for a while and come back at noon." Xueyan put down her things and replied: "General Pei doesn't have a servant by his side either. Could it be that he has always taken care of himself?"

Hearing that Daiyu was also a little curious, Pei Yuan also lived in the mansion for a while, after getting along, Pei Yuan has a northern temperament, hearty and generous, but he also knows how to make jokes, so he won't embarrass others.

However, apart from the points mentioned by Li Changan, Pei Yuan seemed to be a bit of a loner. If he and Li Changan hadn't hit it off, he probably wouldn't have followed him to the house.

Li Changan put down the bowl and wiped the corners of Daiyu's mouth.

"Old Pei was married before, but it's a pity that the girl was weak and passed away due to illness within half a year of marriage, and because both of his parents died when he was young, Lao Pei felt that he didn't need to delay other girls anymore and never married again. When I join the army, I don't have the mind to take care of these things, as for the servants, in the army, there is no one who still takes care of the servants."

Her ears were slightly hot, Daiyu quietly glanced at Xueyan over there, seeing that she was giggling, she couldn't help reaching out to hold Li Changan's hand.

Some people don't pay attention.

"Cough, I'll go out first, Zijuan is still waiting for me to help her pack her things, and I have to go to the front yard to help arrange things later." Xue Yan hurriedly took her things and went out.

After Xueyan disappeared, Daiyu cast a reproachful glance at Li Changan.

"Look at you, it's like this every time, and you don't restrain yourself."

"We are husband and wife, so we don't break the law. This is still in the room." Li Changan smiled and pulled Daiyu up from the stool: "Let's go to the ancestral hall. Uncle Zhang is going back this year, but this time no one will say anything about me." .”

"This year Uncle Zhang's grandson came to pick him up. It can be regarded as a family reunion and a year to enjoy the rest of the world." Daiyu said with a smile: "But this year is not too late, even my father praised you. You are much more diligent."

"A habit developed in the army, I'm afraid of disturbing you."

Except for the time when he was taking care of Li Huaichen, Li Changan almost got up very early, and habitually made a few tricks with Pei Yuan, and practiced the gun by the way, so as not to be unfamiliar.

On the battlefield, only those who are physically stronger and have better reactions than others can make a living in danger.

The two walked out holding hands, and when they walked out of the yard, they could see the plum blossoms in full bloom in the garden. Daiyu smiled and brushed a branch of plum blossoms with her hand.

As soon as they touched her, she was held by Li Changan, a hand that was a circle bigger than her own. Daiyu wrinkled her nose: "You won't even be allowed to touch?"

"Your body, don't freeze anymore."

"People are walking outside and the wind is blowing all the time. Could it be that you can let me stay in the house for a whole winter?" Daiyu couldn't help laughing, she just felt it was funny.

Li Changan was so scared that he would melt when he held her in the palm of his hand, which made her a little bit at a loss.

Sensing Li Changan approaching, almost embracing her in his arms, Daiyu suspected that if she looked from behind, she probably wouldn't be able to see her.

"I don't want to touch the cold. If you don't go there, the good impression you have accumulated with your father in the past few days may be ruined, so don't worry."

Li Changan smiled when he heard this, and turned to lead Daiyu forward.

"Guess why Dad always dislikes me?"

"Why?" Daiyu subconsciously asked, and then her face turned reddish, a little embarrassed.

Li Chong was indeed too harsh on Li Chang'an, but Li Chong didn't really want Li Chang'an to leave the house. The knot between the father and son seemed to be unable to embarrass each other and refused to take a step back.

Fortunately, after returning from the army this time, Li Chong took a look at Li Changan's affairs.

"Did you tell your parents about going to the capital?"

"Just about to say it." Li Changan looked at Daiyu with a smile: "Actually, Dad doesn't hate me, it's just because I was too naughty when I was young, but no matter how naughty I was, he would clean up for me later, and later..."

Later, it was Li Chang'an who committed suicide by himself, met with unkind people, and almost killed an innocent woman for the sake of his friend's loyalty. Afterwards, Li Chang'an also regretted it too much, but Li Chong was disappointed.

Because of this incident, the relationship between father and son was completely rigid.

Hearing this, Daiyu couldn't help being surprised that such a thoughtful person as Li Chang'an would go the wrong way in making friends. It seems that Li Chang'an has improved a lot in these years.

He said softly, "That girl, what happened afterwards?"

"I've been rescued, but I don't want to contact the outside world anymore. Every year my mother visits her, and my father takes good care of her, but—"

"how about you?"

"Before I married you, I did one thing. I found a good marriage for her. It's rare that she didn't refuse. I received news a while ago that she was pregnant."

Hearing the ending, Daiyu's originally frowning brows relaxed.

She originally thought it was a tragedy, but unexpectedly, it would have a happy ending, so it's normal to think so, if something happened to that girl, then the relationship between Li Changan and Li Chong would really have no chance to ease.

While talking, the two had arrived at the ancestral hall, where Li Chong and the Ruan couple were already waiting.

"Sister-in-law, she—"

"I've already been here. I asked her to go back first. After all, Huaichen's child needs someone to take care of her illness. She is not at ease to let someone else take care of her besides her."

Ruan Shi listened to Daiyu's puzzled face, explained something, and glanced at the two of them with a look of relief.

Ruan Shi looked a little embarrassed, Daiyu turned her face away, withdrew her hand from Li Changan's, and walked to Ruan Shi's side.

Li Changan touched the tip of his nose and looked at Li Chong. The father and son looked at each other and smiled.

The four of them entered the ancestral hall, each took incense and lit it, and then stood in front of the tablet.

"The ancestors of the Li family are above all. Li Zhong only hopes that his family will live in peace and his children and grandchildren will be healthy. In the future, whether the Li family will be able to live happily ever after and will no longer be tortured by suffering. I hope that the ancestors will bless them and their children and grandchildren will be safe."

After Li Chong finished speaking, he bowed three times to the spiritual seat with a serious expression, and first burned incense.

After Li Chong stepped aside, the other three stepped forward to pay respects.

"Daiyu, come with me to see how the preparations are going in the kitchen. This year, Beijiang won a big victory. Many people in the house have gone home to celebrate the New Year. I'm afraid they may not have prepared well."

Walking out of the ancestral hall, before Li Changan could speak, Ruan asked Daiyu to leave.

After finishing speaking, he took a look at Li Changan, saw that the young couple felt embarrassed, then smiled and pulled them away.

In fact, the Ruan family wanted Daiyu to follow the housekeeper, but now Ning Shu is all focused on Li Huaichen, and rarely manages the family affairs. In addition, in the past, most of her thoughts were on medical skills, and she didn't care much about the housekeeper.

Now Daiyu handles the affairs of the family in an orderly manner, she does not panic when things happen, she is calm-headed, she is quite disciplined towards her subordinates, she will not be too harsh, and she does not seem to be conniving. In the future, Daiyu will take care of the Li family, so she can rest assured many.

"Mom, do you want Dad to talk to Xianggong?"

"It's said that you are a girl who speaks unreasonably, and every word touches people's hearts. Even the two girls around you make you angry and anxious, but they just protect you. I see, what are you doing? The exquisite heart made of jade knows everything, but she doesn't want to tell others to listen to it."

"No way." Daiyu said coquettishly, "Even your mother made fun of me."

"Chang'an used to have a perverse personality. Although he was loyal, but the morals of the world cannot be lived with righteousness. People still have to be fair and reasonable, and they have to understand righteousness. It's all because I doted on him too much at the beginning, and there was an elder brother who took care of him. That's why he was young when he was young. He caused a lot of troubles, fortunately——" Ruan looked at Daiyu: "After marrying you, his temperament has changed a lot. In the future, I'm afraid it will take more trouble for you, so you will work harder."

"Mother is worrying too much, my husband is fine."

Daiyu supported the Ruan family, hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Even though Mr. Xiang is capricious at times, it doesn't hurt. He has a talent for business, and now the rent and iron shop are good. Even if he doesn't join the army, it is enough for the family's expenses. , Now that I have joined the army and gained fame, it will only get better in the future."

"Then what about going to the capital?"

Went to the capital?

Daiyu was surprised at first, but then she thought, the Ruan family and Li Chong were officials after all, how could they not know that Li Changan had to enter the capital after receiving the grace.

"There are high-ranking officials and dignitaries everywhere in the capital. They live on the same street. I don't know if they are someone who can't afford to offend unless they say it themselves. Chang'an is too stubborn and straightforward. I'm afraid—"

"Mother, don't worry, no matter how many nobles there are, it has nothing to do with us."

The wealth of others is their business, they will not be jealous, and they will not want to cling to them, not to mention that literati have always looked down on military generals, and I am afraid that no one will visit them unless——

Li Chang'an is a celebrity in front of the emperor, at that time, I'm afraid there is nothing he can do.

On the stone path in the garden, Li Changan and Li Chong walked side by side, they didn't say a few words along the way, they just chatted about Li Changan's affairs in northern Xinjiang.

"The capital city is a place of right and wrong. After you go, you should be more cautious in the future. Don't be impatient and ignore the consequences. If you don't think about yourself, you should also consider Daiyu's situation."

Li Changan was taken aback when he heard the words, and looked at Li Chong: "I understand what father means."

"You should also know what the situation of Jia's mansion is like now. The imperial concubine is dead, and now—" Li Zhong stopped and looked at Li Chang'an: "Everything must be determined, and you can't act quickly."

"I see."

Li nodded his head and sighed: "The capital city is far away from home. Once you go, you will rarely come back once a year. In the future, you will have to take on the responsibility of being the head of the family."

"father……"

Li Changan hesitated for a moment before continuing: "Over the years, the child has been unfilial, and he will not be able to be filial in front of him in the future. When there is a chance, I will take you and your mother to Beijing."

"Even if it's time for me to become an official." Li Chong laughed and stroked his beard: "There are your mother, Shu'er and Huai Chen at home, and there are so many people. You two are young and have entered the capital. , I'm afraid it will be deserted, but fortunately the two maids beside Daiyu are smart, and you have a good relationship with General Pei, and you have someone to keep you company on weekdays."

Children travel thousands of miles, how can parents and family members not worry.

Li Chong has been working as an official in Yangzhou, and he is not familiar with those high-ranking officials in the capital, even if he has classmates from the old year, it has been many years, so why bother others.

In the capital city, the people of Jia's mansion may not be easy to deal with.

This year's New Year's Eve is even more lively than last year, because of the great victory in Northern Xinjiang, the emperor pardoned the whole world, and the whole world celebrated together. All the prefectures, provinces, and government offices of the prefectures had to arrange lantern festivals for celebrations. It was only a quarter of the day, and the sound of firecrackers was already ringing outside.

In the main hall of the Li family, several screens blocked the cold wind outside, and the hall was bustling.

Although Pei Yuan and Li's family had known each other not long ago, he and Li Chang'an were friends of life and death. He was also generous and forthright. He chatted a lot with Li Chong and Li Chang'an between cups and cups.

Huai Chen recovered from his illness, wrapped himself in a thick jacket and put on a hat and sat on the side, talking a few words after a while, making Daiyu, Ruan Shi and Ning Shu couldn't help laughing.

It's really a happy thing to have a happy family.

"boom--!"

Fireworks rose outside, illuminating the entire sky, Li Huaichen immediately jumped off the chair, leaned on the crack of the door and looked out.

"Wow! So beautiful!"

Daiyu put down her cup, and when she turned her head to look at Li Changan, she inadvertently caught a glimpse of Ning Shu's expression, and all the worry in her heart disappeared.

Ning Shu really looked away.

Just as he was about to persuade Li Changan to eat some food before drinking, someone grabbed his hand on his knee, and he couldn't help but stare at Li Changan in surprise.

Unexpectedly, this person didn't care about the people next to him at all, and whispered something in Daiyu's ear.

Her tone was serious but with a hint of a smile, even the drunkenness in her black eyes was covered by the smile, making Daiyu lose her mind for an instant.

"My lady, happy new year."

With a sideways smile, Daiyu clenched Li Changan's hand, and seeing the more or less "casual" looks from the rest, she replied without being shy.

"Another year."

Even though there are more kind and kind people in this world, Daiyu now only feels that no one treats her as well as Li Changan.

Her husband is the best person in the world who treats her well.

It is also the person she has put in her heart for the rest of her life.

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