Foster son and husband

Chapter 257 New Year's Eve
When he left the palace in the middle of the night, Heng Er, who was asleep, came out with a lot of lamps for no reason—King Qi fulfilled his promise and personally gave him a cow lamp. He was still awake at that time, and thanked him with a joyful smile. He quickly took it in his hand and compared it with the rabbit lamp in the other hand. Then the queen sent him a tiger lamp, which he also liked. A monkey lamp, Xu Junying couldn't tell what expression it was, but Meimei was overjoyed, and praised him repeatedly for a good choice.

Back at the mansion, Cui Si, Xia Lian and the nanny were still waiting, and carried Heng Er away. Cuixi called the girl to take Heng Er's lanterns from the guards and put them away one by one, for him to play with tomorrow night.

Meimei was also exhausted, Xu Junying didn't bother her anymore, went into the study room, asked Cuixi to wait for her to take a bath and change clothes, and then went in to wash herself, when she came out to go to bed, Meimei was already lying on the pillow and fell into a half-sleep state, he carefully uncovered the cotton wool. Being laid down, holding her in his arms, caressing her gently:

"Falling asleep now? Don't wait for me to warm the bed. I can't stand the heat. You put the brazier down. Aren't you afraid of the cold?"

Meimei burrowed into his arms: "Cold... sleep, tomorrow..."

"How about tomorrow?"

"I will settle accounts with you tomorrow!"

Meimei dropped this sentence and fell into a deep sleep.

Xu Junying was stunned for a moment, and then remembered what happened when she entered the palace this morning. She couldn't help but smiled wryly, and lowered her head to kiss her pink lips forcefully: "Okay, sleep! Let's talk about it tomorrow morning!"

On the second day, Meimei still had no chance to settle accounts with Xu Junying. Mrs. Qin and her family came to the waiting mansion early to visit. Meimei was almost caught off guard. The father and son went out of the front hall to greet them first, and asked Cuixi and the others to help the young lady get up quickly, and helped her dress up, but it took half an hour to dress up, to salute Mrs. The madam held Heng'er in her arms, pulled her daughter to sit beside her, and said with a smile:

"I was going to an uncle's house, but when I walked through the alley of Houfu, I suddenly wanted to see you first, so I came! Your brother also said that you came back late last night, but it's already past time, no matter how late It’s time to wake up—you’ve never been used to sleeping late since you were a child!”

Meimei said: "What mother said is that the daughter has to take care of the household affairs, and the wife is sick, so she can't sleep even if she wants to!"

Over there, Xu Junying and Cuixi looked at each other for no reason, Cuixi lowered her head, and Xu Junying pretended to drink tea from a teacup.

Mrs. Qin nodded, lovingly stroking Meimei's hair: "You have always been sensible and well-behaved. The Hou Ye travels outside every day and works hard for you and Heng'er, isn't it all for you and Heng Er? You should take the initiative to take care of the affairs of the house, so as to avoid the Hou Ye's worries. Honor your grandmother, take good care of your mother-in-law, and live in friendship with your siblings, this is your duty!"

"Daughter listen to mother's instructions!"

Qin Boqing said with a smile: "Master Hou and my sister came back to our house a few days ago. Since my mother is here to pay a return visit to the Hou's mansion today, should she want to see the old lady?"

Mrs. Qin nodded: "That's right! My relatives live in the same city, and we should have seen more. I wanted to visit the old lady and wife of my relatives, but the old lady always remembers us on weekdays, but I can't take care of my grandchildren. Idle time, today is here, I must pay my respects to the old lady!"

Meimei lowered her eyes, what does "always remember us on weekdays" mean, but every time the old lady hated her to the core, she ordered Mother Ji to go to the Qin Manor to scold Mrs. Qin. Dare to criticize the newly appointed Mrs. Gao Ming?Usually, they just explain their intentions in a tactful manner, and ask their wives to persuade their aunts. Although Mrs. Qin is angry, she knows that Xu's parents are too much, and occasionally sends someone to invite Meimei back to her natal home. It's too late to see her daughter and grandson happy, and the rest But just say a few words and let Meimei know what's going on and it's over.

After Mrs. Qin had a pair of grandchildren, she rarely went out, and Meimei didn't want Mrs. Qin to come to the mansion, because the relationship was complicated and it was difficult to meet each other. It's the New Year's Eve, and it's impossible to see each other. The plan is to just go to see Mrs. Zheng, regardless of whether she can speak or not, she is polite, but Mrs. Qin suggested that she has to consider other people's thoughts. Looking at Xu Junying, Xu Junying smiled and said:

"I have already reported to Jinhua Hall."

A woman in charge brought the women and maids of Jinhuatang in. It turned out to be Ruihong and Mama Chen who often followed Mama Ji. , This morning there were sparks dancing in the fire cage, it turned out to be a distinguished guest! It has been cold recently, and the old lady is unable to go out to welcome her. The second door has prepared a warm sedan chair. Please invite the wife, the champion, the grandma, the young master and the young lady Let's meet inside together!"

Xu Junying got up and asked Mrs. Qin to go to the inner courtyard. Feng Shi and the nanny were watching over the two little guys who were babbling, and said to Mrs. Qin:
"Mother, the daughter-in-law has two children, so why not go? Just go to the aunt's yard and wait for mother?"

Mrs. Qin was stunned for a moment, and looked at Xu Junying and Meimei: "That's right, the children are making noise, afraid that the old lady won't like it? With Master Hou accompanied, Boqing should go to visit the old lady, and Meiniang should be there too... If you and your grandson are here, let Cuixi accompany you, and Lier and the others will help take care of you!"

Xu Junying said with a smile: "Mother-in-law doesn't need to worry. The old grandmother is kind and loves children the most. With Heng'er by her side, the two cousins ​​are definitely going to see the old grandmother. Uh... Meimei is with the uncle, Let's go in together!"

Just as he was talking, Xu Junxuan hurriedly came from the back hall, bowed to Mrs. Qin, Qin Boqing and Feng's Tuantuan, and said that he should be punished for being late in welcoming guests.Everyone knew that it was because they went out to appreciate the lanterns last night and they came back too late, so they didn't take it seriously. Xu Junying smiled and said that he was going to Jinhua Hall now, and Xu Junxuan led the way in front. When he came in a hurry, his face was also flushed, and he hurriedly apologized, saying that he was rude.

Meimei and Qin Boqing looked at each other, feeling helpless: Last night, the whole city watched the lanterns, everyone was tired, who doesn't want to sleep more?Mrs. Qin chose to come to the waiting mansion today, which is really wrong.

Qin Boqing walked with Meimei while Xu Junxuan was chatting with Mrs. Qin, bowed his head and explained:
"My mother doesn't know where to go, who to ask to count the days, and said that today's natal family's visit is good for you, but if you insist on coming, brother can't stop..."

After hearing this, Meimei smiled at him: "I'm not unhappy, it's just..."

She lowered her voice: "Look at these people in the mansion - when you came, I was asleep too. Do you want to let mother know that Hou Ye and Heng Er are both up, and I haven't woken up yet, so I won't be scolded to death?"

Qin Boqing said: "In the future, if my mother does this again, my brother will tell my sister first no matter what!"

"Well! Since it's a good day that my mother specially calculated for me, I should trust my mother! I'm so happy!"

The two brothers and sisters were talking in a low voice, and they gradually smiled. When they looked up, they realized that only Mrs. Qin and Xu Junxuan in front of them were very interested in their conversation, but no one could hear them clearly, because the nearest Feng Shi leaned over and asked curiously:

"What are you brothers and sisters talking about? So happy, even I want to hear it!"

"No, nothing, my sister said..."

"Brother! Don't tell sister-in-law!" Meimei laughed.

Feng also couldn't help laughing: "If you don't say it now, you have to say it when you go back!"

Walking to the second gate, there was already a sedan chair waiting inside the Chuihua Gate. Meimei and Xu Junying helped Mrs. Qin to sit on it. Cuixi and Qin Boqing helped Mrs. Feng to sit on it. Mrs. Feng only had one nephew in her arms. Not wanting to be hugged by Mrs. Gan, Meimei hugged her niece, got on another sedan chair, and smiled at Xu Junying:
"It's all covered up. In the past, I used to walk around by myself!"

In addition to being too hot in summer and accompanying guests, she generally insists on not sitting in a sedan chair. Her body is already delicate, and she can't do without exercise. If she is not worried that the people around her will be too frightened, she would like to run in the morning and evening. In addition to practicing on the couch Practice handstands, turn over a few tendons when no one is around, and then try to make the soles of the shoes as thick and flexible as possible, and walk more every day.

Xu Junying smiled and looked at Meimei hugging her little niece, the little girl was carved with jade, Meimei was fresh and beautiful, the two of them were dressed in festive costumes, a bunch of flowers, rich and gratifying, thinking that one day it would be the two of them in Meimei's arms Children of man, warm in heart.He likes to see Meimei holding a baby, unlike some young women who are new mothers, who carefully hide the joy and pride of being a mother, with a nervous face, looking left and right, always afraid that the baby will bump into her, she is just like that. Xu Junying doesn't know what others think of her high-profile, cheerful and sweet appearance, but in his eyes, Meimei really doesn't look like a mother. Seeing her holding Heng'er feels like holding a beloved New Year's baby. In fact, she is not a gentle mother. She loves her so much that she will hug and bite her. Henger will sometimes make her cry, but she is very good at teasing children. If she has a way to make Henger happy immediately, she will stick to her more Xu Junying thinks that maybe he is like himself. After being bitten by her, he feels happy instead of feeling pain. He is willing to ask her to take a second bite...

The maids carrying the sedan chair walked quickly, and they came to Jinhua Hall in a short while. The old lady sat on the couch and accepted the greetings from Mrs. Qin, Qin Boqing, and Feng Shi with a smile. She saw two children, Keep shouting:

"Hurry up! Take me here and have a look! Oh, what a good child, he looks like a painted doll. It's really delightful! The champion is already very handsome, and these two children are even better. This trick I love you! It’s strange that your grandmother is always reluctant to leave the house, there is a champion in the house, and there are two precious bumps, so you don’t want to guard it every day!”

Mrs. Qin said with a smile: "It's all thanks to the ancestors! Every time my aunt goes home, she says: "My brother won the first prize, but we must not forget the kindness of our ancestors and the Houfu! Sixth Master often leads Uncle Heng'er around to increase his knowledge, gain more contacts, and be familiar with scientific examinations. It's not so easy to get the number one scholar! Bo Qing should kowtow more to the old ancestor!"

Standing together with Meimei, Xu Junying heard Meimei sneer, reached out from behind and clasped her hand in her palm, warning in a low voice: "Quiet!"

Qin Boqing really came out to kowtow, the old lady hurriedly asked the sixth child to stop her, with a kind smile on her face:
"It's done! We have this ability, so we have to take care of our own family. He is also the one who seeks to make progress and is talented and knowledgeable. He is a good boy!"

Ji's mother asked to present the New Year's gifts from the Qin family, all of which were high-quality and expensive silks and tonics, among which were very rare cistanche and blood swallows. The mother took out two red velvet embroidered purses and hung them on the chests of the two children with her own hands. Mrs. Qin taught Feng to thank the children and said:

"The old lady has great blessings. For older people, the lucky money for children is the best. You can't ask for it, but you have to kowtow carefully!"

Her words made the old lady very satisfied, she was watching Feng Shi kowtow with a smile, and the corridor reported that the second master, the second wife and the second and third masters had come, the old lady said:

"Come on, let's meet the guests. We will set up a banquet in the side flower hall later, and call those who didn't come, so we can have a light meal together!"

(End of this chapter)