Chapter 626 - 626 The Fourteenth Year
626 The Fourteenth Year
New Year’s Eve was lively, and firecrackers sounded everywhere.
Yan Qingyun’s heart was still. He was old, tired, and helpless.
Standing at the corridor, the servant reminded him, “Master, it’s cold. You have to take care of your body.”
Yan Qingyun stood still and looked at the bright firecrackers rising in the distant night sky. His heart was filled with sorrow and bitterness.
He touched his old and cold hand, his eyes filled with desolation.
After a long time, he sighed and muttered, “Did I really do something wrong?”
After a few moments of self-doubt, he shook his head and denied it. He was not wrong.
Her son, Yan Zhiyuan, was not calm enough and not scheming enough. If he stood too high, he would be easily targeted. If he stood too high, something would happen sooner or later.
His two grandsons, Yuran and Yuanan, were similar to his sons. They were not suitable for officialdom. It was also considered an honor to be in an official position. However, the heavens made them have wild ambitions. Hence, his suppression made his sons and grandsons unhappy with him.
He was a Grade Two official. If he wanted to push them, he could indeed push them. However, it was not so easy to do things in the bureaucracy. If he really helped them up, it would harm their lives.
But they didn’t understand any of this. They all hated him.
They hated him for weighing the pros and cons too much and being too heartless. However, wasn’t he the one who brought the Yan family to where they were today? If he fell, what would happen to the Yan family?
Yan Qingyun was filled with worries. Unknowingly, it was already midnight. When he came back to his senses and wanted to return to his room, he realized that his body was stiff and he could not move. He tried his best to move, but he fell straight down…
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Su Xiaolu, Little Niu, and the others went home under the moonlight.
Su Chong and Su Hua had already returned. The food was ready and they were just waiting for them.
Chen Hu and Madam Qian were also here. This year, the two families were celebrating the new year together.
As soon as he entered the house, Chen Xing ran towards Su Chong and said with a bright smile, “Big Brother, Second Brother, let me tell you. We watched a very exciting competition today. Cousin Qi was holding a new huge axe. He’s so impressive and domineering. He competed with that Young Master surnamed Chu. Patriarch Qi even specially cleared the area and let them perform to their heart’s content. Many people watched and applauded.”
Chen Xing’s eyes lit up. He was so excited that his face turned red.
He felt that no words could describe the excitement of seeing that scene with his own eyes. It was a pity that Su Chong and Su Hua didn’t see it with their own eyes this time. Although he couldn’t describe it, he still wanted to share his joy.
Su Chong rubbed Chen Xing’s hair. “Little Xing, do you want to get to know Young Master Chu?”
Chen Xing was pleasantly surprised. “Wow, really? He’s so cool. Can I get to know him?”
Chen Xing had an impression of Chu Jin. However, back then, Chu Jin only drank alcohol. He did not know that Chu Jin’s martial arts skills were so good and could be so mighty. This time, when Chen Xing saw Chu Jin display his abilities, Chen Xing admired him.
Su Chong smiled and nodded. “If there’s a chance another day, Big Brother will bring you and Brother Shi to see him. Chu Jin is also a very straightforward person.”
“Alright, thank you, Big Brother.”
Chen Xing’s eyes were shining. Sitting beside Su Chong, he could not help but lean against him.
When Chen Hu and Madam Qian saw this, they couldn’t stop smiling.
Chen Shi was more reserved and quiet, but he was also very happy to get to know Chu Jin. He thanked Su Chong respectfully. “Thank you, Big Brother.”
“Let me tell you another secret. Chu Jin likes to drink. If you guys practice your alcohol tolerance well, you won’t have to worry about anything.”
Su Chong smiled.
Chen Shi could already drink, but Chen Xing was not allowed to. He could only try a little bit.
The two brothers agreed happily.
Su Xiaolu sat down beside Madam Zhao with Little Niu.
Su Hua said to Su Xiaolu, “You might not know this, but their match has already shocked the capital. I think the entire capital knows about it.”
Although they did not see it, the news of Chu Jin and Qi Xingfeng’s match had already spread.
Everyone was saying that the two young disciples of the martial arts sect were mighty and domineering. They were the majestic icons of the Great Zhou.
“Then Eldest Cousin can get a lot of rewards. Junior Brother, let’s go to the Qi Residence tomorrow and pick something good from Eldest Cousin’s treasure vault.”
Su Xiaolu smiled sweetly.
It was good that there was a commotion. It was prideful to have a fierce general in the country. The more people who knew, the better. The further the rumors spread, the better.
Little Niu smiled and nodded. “Alright, thank you, Senior Sister. I won’t stand on ceremony then. I’ll bask in Senior Sister’s glory.”
Little Niu was also very relaxed. He could feel a very good atmosphere. He was happy and relaxed. He had only interacted with the Qi family for a short period of time, but he still felt comfortable.
“Cough, cough, cough.”
Old Wu coughed a few times and reminded her silently. Did this brat forget her two masters?
Su Xiaolu looked over with a smile and said sweetly, “Master, Master Gui You, if you go too, my eldest cousin will be overjoyed. Master Gui You forged such a good weapon for him. There will definitely be many rewards for Master Gui You to choose from. Master Gui You, choose more things and give them all to me later, okay?”
Gui You raised his eyebrows. “Girl, have you seen the city wall of the capital?”
“Yeah.”
Su Xiaolu answered.
The corners of Gui You’s mouth curled up. “Everyone says that the city walls of the capital are the thickest. I don’t think so. It can’t compare to your skin.”
“What? It’s the new year. As a Master, you have to give your disciple gifts. Speaking of which, if you die in the future, my girl can still get half of what you leave behind.”
Old Wu rolled his eyes and said proudly.
“Hahaha, Masters, let’s talk about it in a few decades. I’m so hungry now. Can we eat?”
Su Xiaolu laughed and cleverly changed the topic.
Everyone pursed their lips and laughed.
Su Xiaolu pulled Little Niu up and said with a smile, “Hehe, my Junior Brother and I are going to receive red packets this year. From Father, Mother, Brother, Sister-in-law, Master, Uncle, and Auntie.”
“Father, Mother, Masters, Big Brother, Sister-in-law, Second Brother, Second Sister-in-law, Uncle Hu, Auntie, Xiaolu wishes you a happy new year.”
Su Xiaolu smiled sweetly and everyone took out the red packets they had prepared.
Little Niu smiled brightly and followed Su Xiaolu’s words. “Then I’ll bask in my Senior Sister’s glory and wish Uncles and Aunties a happy new year.”
Everyone smiled and gave out red packets.
They doted on Su Xiaolu, so they doted on Little Niu too.
Every red packet had their love in it.
This kind of sincere blessing was the rarest and most precious.
After the formalities were over, everyone began to eat.
Another year passed harmoniously. Regardless of whether it was peaceful outside, their hearts were always together. The two families firmly believed that as long as they worked together, their unique ship would definitely be able to travel far and wide.
Su Xiaolu’s alcohol tolerance was not bad. The table was filled with wine lovers. Little Niu’s face turned red after only half a glass. He was not good at drinking, so Su Xiaolu did not let him drink after that.