#1015 - Another New Year's Eve

Time passed quickly, and another three days went by in the blink of an eye.

Xu Qingwan and Lu Jingyao had already returned from their parents' homes, and Yang Liushi had also visited her former sisters and redeemed several of them.

Wei Changtian didn't just stay in the Wei residence all day either. He not only took the time to visit Li Yang at the "Kyoto News" "newspaper office," but also went to the palace to chat with Ning Wenjun.

Although the huge mystery hidden behind Chu Xianping remained unsolved, life had to go on.

Besides, Wei Changtian had experienced many similar things before, so he didn't feel any strong sense of urgency now.

He would just wait for news from Li Zimu.

If Li Zimu couldn't find out, then Chu Xianping was awesome and had outsmarted him. There was nothing to say about it.

It must be said that Wei Changtian's mentality had now been tempered to be as stable as an old dog, and he would no longer be upset and anxious because he couldn't figure something out.

And since he appeared so calm, Wei Xianzhis didn't take this matter to heart too much, and the others didn't notice anything unusual at all.

And so, the Wei residence ushered in the Lunar New Year's Eve in an atmosphere of joy.

Since Wei Changtian traveled here, Da Ning had successively encountered internal strife and foreign wars, and later even the emperor was replaced. It could be said that there had not been a moment of peace.

With the court in turmoil, the lives of the people were naturally not good either, so how could they be in the mood to celebrate the New Year?

It was not until a year ago, when the combined forces of the Qian, Hui, Jue, and Ji kingdoms were repelled, that the people of Da Ning lived a stable life and were finally able to recuperate.

Although it would take some time to restore the prosperity of Da Ning's heyday, at least everyone no longer had to worry about not having work or food. After a year of hard work, they could save some money, and they finally had the mind to celebrate the New Year properly.

Those who didn't have much money would ask a teacher to write a few Spring Festival couplets and lucky characters, and paste them up to pray for a good omen to get rid of the old and welcome the new.

Those who had more money would buy a few strings of firecrackers and set them off with a "噼里啪啦" sound.

The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled the last bit of orange light, and the chimneys of every household were filled with steaming smoke. Children in new clothes chased and frolicked in the streets, and peddlers carrying shoulder poles closed their stalls early. On the way home, they would smile and greet familiar patrons with a "See you next year."

The joy of the world once again filled this ancient city, demonstrating the powerful recovery ability of mankind.

At this moment, the joy in the Wei residence was naturally even greater.

Red lanterns were hung high, and people came and went everywhere in the mansion.

Servants naturally took care of cooking and sweeping, and Wei Changtian and others only needed to "enjoy the fruits of their labor."

However, in order to "share the joy with the people," Wei Changtian didn't do nothing. Instead, he held a "large-scale" Demon Head Fighting Competition today.

The first "Changtian Cup" Demon Head Fighting Competition had a total of 103 participants, divided into Group A and Group B.

Group A included masters, madams, and young ladies such as Wei Changtian, Wei Xianzhis, and Qin Caizhen.

Group B included all the servants and maids in the Wei residence.

The competition started at noon and ended before nightfall.

The three people in Group A who eventually made it to the finals were "Big Demon Head" Wei Xianzhis, "Living Yama" Wei Changtian, and "Human Card Counter" Zhang San.

Of course, Zhang San didn't dare to win, and Wei Changtian also wanted to give his father face. The two of them deliberately lost, and Wei Xianzhis finally won the Group A championship.

The champion of Group B was won by a young gatekeeper.

Wei Changtian waved his hand and directly rewarded the gatekeeper with three hundred taels of silver, which almost made the latter faint with joy.

The others didn't get nothing either. They all received reward money according to their rankings, with the lowest being one or two taels.

The Wei family wouldn't care about the hundreds of taels that were rewarded. They just treated it as a way to make everyone happy during the New Year.

Only Little Xu felt a little distressed.

But this was not Shu Prefecture, and she could not make the decision. She could only watch as ingots of silver were taken away, and her aggrieved appearance made Wei Changtian laugh.

And so, in the atmosphere of "everyone is happy, only Little Xu is sad," a crescent moon hung on the branches, and dishes were brought to the table.

Without a doubt, this was definitely the most lively meal in this mansion so far.

During the banquet, Liang Qin was praised by Qin Caizhen as a "role model" for a full incense stick, which made Liang Qin unable to listen anymore.

Qin Caizhen was also really "eager for grandchildren." After praising Liang Qin, she pretended to be drunk and directly "assigned" the task of having children to the remaining three women, "ordering" Lu Jingyao, Xu Qingwan, and Yang Liushi to be pregnant within a year.

The three women looked at each other, all blushing and nodding. Only then did Qin Caizhen stop and turn to planning Wei Qiaoling's marriage.

The latter was only ten years old and did not understand the word "marriage" very well. She immediately asked what the benefits of marriage were and whether she could stop practicing martial arts.

Qin Caizhen said no.

Wei Qiaoling said that she didn't want to get married.

Qin Caizhen was helpless and had to lie to her, saying that if she could find a powerful husband, she wouldn't have to practice martial arts.

Wei Qiaoling said that she wanted to marry her big brother.

Wei Changtian spat out a mouthful of wine after hearing this, and Qin Caizhen was so angry that she wanted to hit Wei Qiaoling.

But considering that it was the New Year, she finally restrained herself and patiently told Wei Qiaoling that this was impossible.

Wei Qiaoling asked why.

Qin Caizhen couldn't think of a reason for a while, so she used her eyes to ask Wei Changtian to give an explanation.

Wei Changtian thought for a moment, then gave the answer: You're too young.

After hearing this, Wei Qiaoling muttered, "I'll grow up in a few years," and then put the matter behind her.

Xu Qingwan and the others subconsciously lowered their heads and looked down, among which Yang Liushi's expression was the most triumphant.

The fire in the brazier roars, burning the bamboo, and the New Year's Eve banquet opens, listening to the praise.

All things welcome spring and send off the old year, and the year ends tonight.

On New Year's Eve, thousands of families reunite and celebrate together.

Fireworks illuminate the bright moon, and laughter fills the aroma of wine.

The banquet is over, but the laughter has not stopped.

Wei Qiaoling led Ah Chun and Ah Gou, as well as a group of servants and maids, to set off fireworks in the courtyard.

Everyone in the main hall drank tea and chatted, not talking about military and national affairs, but only about family matters.

Before they knew it, midnight had arrived, and the sound of firecrackers in the capital reached its most lively point, exploding in a continuous stream, seemingly mixed with shouts of "Happy New Year" from children.

"Brother Changtian, it's so lively. I've never had such a lively New Year's Eve before."

Standing in the courtyard, looking up at the fireworks overhead, Liang Qin wore a red cloak, and her cheeks were also red.

Wei Changtian smiled, turned his head and looked around at the others, then left the crowd and walked to Zhang San, who was standing in the darkness.

"What's wrong?"

"Young master."

Zhang San's expression was very complicated, a look that Wei Changtian had never seen before.

"What exactly is it? Just say it."

The smile in his eyes gradually faded, and Wei Changtian had some premonition in his heart.

"Yes."

Zhang San's Adam's apple wriggled, took a deep breath, and whispered in response:

"A quarter of an hour ago, Miss Li sent a message back."

"Saying that on the second day of the second lunar month, the Dengxian Opportunity will appear in the Central Plains' Fangcun Mountain."

"Miss Li also said that if she guessed correctly."

"Chu Xianping and the Qin Cult Master are already on their way."