The subtle fragrance of cotton needles

Chapter 123: Climbing the Snow-covered Taihang Mountains

"However," Xia Yanxiang thought of another person, "Princess Youchun should be here soon."

Princess Youchun, the darling of Wang Lingshang, a member of a royal clan of a different surname, was fourteen years old and had been in love with Mo Yuchen since childhood.

"…Whether she replies or not has nothing to do with me. From the beginning to the end, I have nothing to do with her." Mo Yuchen was still staring at the white orchid hairpin on Xia Yanxiang's head, and didn't seem to care about what Xia Yanxiang said.

"That's hard to say," Xia Yanxiang had not seen Princess Youchun very often, but she had heard a lot of rumors about her, especially the one about her pursuing Mo Yuchen, which caused a sensation in the capital. "She has always claimed to be the mistress of Prince Luo's Mansion, and even tried to live in Zuiluoju. She is also the only one who dared to challenge Mo Yuyang on the spot for you."

"Zuiluoju has been yours since the completion of Prince Luo's Mansion. No one else is qualified to step in."

"I have never allowed any woman to step into that place, and everyone knows that it is the future Princess Luo's bedroom." Mo Yuchen said slowly, "But it has not been repaired yet. I am waiting for Princess Luo to come and decorate it step by step."

"I thought the rumors were false, but I didn't expect you to have kept it there all this time."

What he meant by keeping it for her was probably just something Mo Yuchen said to coax her, so there was no need to believe it.

Mo Yuchen took a cup of tea from the table and blew on it gently: "I originally wanted to arrange it, but I was always afraid that others would guess that the Princess Luo I want is you and it would be bad for you. Instead of that, it's better to leave it empty and let them guess."

“Since the former Princess Luo was not presentable, then His Royal Highness Prince Luo should at least start repairing the current Zuiluoju. Otherwise, Princess Luo will have no place to live when she marries in the future.” Xia Yanxiang took a step forward and got closer to Mo Yuchen, raising her face. The faint mole was outlined at the corners of her rosy eyes. She looked charming and enchanting, and spoke from her thin lips.

Mo Yuchen stared at her, and seeing her moving closer to him, he couldn't help but want to hug Xia Yanxiang's waist, but Xia Yanxiang dodged him, and he only hooked the tassel around her waist.

"Your Highness Prince Luo, it's getting late. You should go back."

Mo Yuchen sighed: "I have been alone in my empty room for three thousand nights. When will I see my lover coming back?"

"Get out!" Xia Yanxiang was so embarrassed by his shameless words that she wanted to kick him out immediately!

Seeing that the girl was really embarrassed and angry, and that it was really late, Mo Yuchen thought that if he didn't leave now he would disturb others' rest, so he picked up his shoes and left.

On the first, second and third day of the Lunar New Year, the capital city is bustling with lights and decorations everywhere. The city is bustling with activity. Children all put on brand new flowery clothes, big red lanterns are hung high and low on the streets, and street vendors have also bought some new things.

"Miss, the eldest son and his wife and the cousin are here."

Nian Nian, who was still crouching aside, suddenly became energetic, and her beautiful eyes rolled around.

"She is not close to anyone except her cousin. It's a pity that she is with me. It would be worse if she were with my cousin!" Xia Yanxiang smacked her lips repeatedly.

"That's right. Normally, I wouldn't let anyone touch me."

As soon as she finished speaking, the door was pushed open from the outside. Li was holding little Yun'er. The little girl was wearing festive red Shu brocade and had two small buns on her head tied with a yellow hairband. She looked so soft and cute.

It was snowing heavily today. Xia Zhibai was still outside the door with Tu Xiao collecting umbrellas. Xia Zhibai urged Li to come in first.

"aunt!"

Xia Yanxiang put down the book in her hand, stood up, took Xiao Yuner, and weighed him twice: "Why is Xiao Yuner heavier again? Has he grown taller again? Hmm?"

Xiao Yuner happily hugged Xia Yanxiang's neck and laughed, "You've grown taller!"

Xia Qianxiang also put down the needle and thread in her hand, and walked over to perform the greetings as equals to Li and Xia Zhibai and Tu Xiao who came in later.

"Sixth sister is here too? It's just right, so there's no need to ask the servants to make another trip." Xia Zhibai nodded and waved for Baihe to bring the things over. "On the way, Yun'er asked for candied haws, and I thought my sisters didn't go out, so I bought some more. Someone has already delivered Jian Xiang's portion, and the rest are yours."

After opening the box, there was a whole box of candied haws. Xia Yanxiang was quite helpless, "Brother, we can't eat so much if you buy so much!"

"Don't we have Tu Xiao?" Xia Zhibai had originally had this idea, but then he met Tu Xiao, and there was nothing to consider anymore.

"Cousin, aren't you bullying me too much?" Tu Xiao came up from behind holding Nian Nian and complained about Xia Zhibai.

"How dare you say that! You came to see your sisters on New Year's Day empty-handed!"

Xia Yanxiang smiled slightly: "I guess he just sneaked out of the house. After the third day of the Chinese New Year, my aunt took him to various banquets and asked him to find someone for her. But he didn't want to go, so he had to hide everywhere."

"Sister Yanxiang really understands me. If someone is like my eldest cousin, who is proficient in both civil and military affairs and got married and had children early, he naturally wouldn't have this kind of trouble."

Tu Xiao still prefers the days of leisure and ease, free and comfortable.

"In that case, you should settle your marriage as soon as possible, and your aunt will naturally not bother you every day." Xia Zhibai raised his eyebrows, looking as if it was none of his business.

“……”When did my cousin become so bad?

Wu Yi knocked on the door, but no one came in: "Master, Miss, the young lady from the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion is here."

"Ayan!" Li Guan pushed the door open carelessly, bringing a gust of cold air. Tu Xiao, who was standing beside him, closed it casually.

Li Guan met Xia Zhibai and Li Shi and casually performed the same greeting as his peers, "Brother, sister-in-law."

Li also returned the greeting politely, and Xia Zhibai casually raised his chin as a return gesture: "The little overlord is here."

"Brother, can't you not mention such shameless things on such a festive day?" Li Guan was a little unhappy, but not much, because there was nothing she could do no matter how unhappy she was, as she couldn't beat Xia Zhibai.

"You are so shameless, but you have to be ashamed sometimes. Why are you alone? Where is Dongfang?"

Li Guan looked at Xia Yanxiang meaningfully: "He said he wanted to avoid suspicion, so he won't come. My father and master are meeting Uncle Xia in the front yard!"

"..."

Xia Yanxiang's expression did not change, she stood there calmly holding Xiao Yun'er.

"Okay, stop talking nonsense. I'll give you two bunches of sugar-coated reeds to shut you up!"

"Really, big brother?" Li Guan was flattered. "I can also get your sugar mochi? No, you actually buy sugar mochi too. Doesn't this damage your tall and mighty image?"

"Eat it if you want or not!" He is like a man who has not been punished for three days and is climbing up the roof to tear down the tiles!

This kind of atmosphere is amazing.

Xia Yanxiang watched and said nothing.

Yes! How long can this kind of life last?

As soon as the New Year comes, troubles come one after another. The road ahead is unknown, just like climbing Taihang Mountain covered with snow.