RPAGF Chapter 438 Successfully Returning Home
Chapter 438 Successfully Returning Home
With 25 minutes left before the ionization time, Wen Jiayue began to think seriously.
She looked at Shen Fuhan, then looked down at Zhaozhao, who was already asleep.
"Then... let's hope Zhaozhao grows up safe and healthy."
Shen Fuhan nodded and said, "Okay."
The image from his dream involuntarily surfaced in his mind, and the phrase "my wife died young, and my daughter died young" remained etched in his heart.
Protecting his wife and daughters from harm was also his wish.
As the New Year approaches, fireworks will be even more spectacular and firecrackers even louder, turning the night sky into a dazzling and colorful daytime.
From the courtyard came Shen Funian's delighted voice: "It's snowing!"
Wen Jiayue handed Zhaozhao over to the wet nurse and walked out of the house with Shen Fuhan.
Snowflakes fluttered down, making the New Year atmosphere even stronger.
As soon as a thin layer of snow covered the ground, Shen Fuyou quickly made a snowball and threw it at Xie Yan's leg.
Xie Yan said angrily, "Shen Fuyou!"
Shen Chengyao laughed loudly: "Fourth Uncle, you're even more... ptooey ptooey ptooey!"
Suddenly, Shen Fuyou accurately hit his wide-open mouth, and he ate a mouthful of snow.
He chased after Shen Fuyou with Xie Yan, shouting, "Fourth Uncle! Don't run away!"
As Shen Fuyou ran, she quickly grabbed a handful of snow and threw it at whoever she saw, which prompted Xiao Suye and Shen Funian to join the fray.
Shen Fuhan's dodging skills were top-notch. Even when he was occasionally hit on the corner of his clothes, he simply brushed it off with a calm expression.
Wen Jiayue hid behind him and escaped unharmed.
After watching for a while, Wen Jiayue rolled her eyes, quietly squatted down, grabbed a handful of snow, rolled it into a ball, and tiptoed to stuff it into Shen Fuhan's collar.
Unexpectedly, he was prepared and grabbed her hand, gently patting the snow onto her face.
Wen Jiayue feigned anger: "It's so cold!"
Shen Fuhan sighed helplessly and squatted down: "Put it in."
Wen Jiayue was finally satisfied, and when he wasn't paying attention, she waved to Shen Fuyou and the others.
Several snowballs were stuffed into Shen Fuhan's collar at once, and then they quickly scattered with laughter.
Just then, the midnight bell rang.
Amidst the increasingly loud firecrackers, everyone shouted in unison, "Happy New Year!"
Shen Fuhan shook off the snow and took out the prepared red envelopes, giving one to everyone.
Shen Fuyou smiled and said, "Big brother is so kind, repaying evil with kindness."
Shen Fuhan pretended to grab some snow to throw at him, but Shen Fuyou said "Happy New Year" and quickly ran away.
After exchanging New Year's greetings, the lively Lunar New Year's Eve celebrations came to an end, and everyone returned to their rooms.
After closing the door, Wen Jiayue touched Shen Fuhan's back, worried that there was still snow hidden inside. It was so cold, and it wouldn't be good for his health.
Shen Fuhan's breathing became unsteady, and he grabbed her mischievous hand.
"Since you care about me so much, why don't I take off my clothes and let you check me?"
Snowflakes drifted onto the window and melted instantly in the scorching indoor temperature.
A faint sound drifted over.
"It's been checked."
"That's not enough. A-Yue is also covered in snow. We need to check her carefully."
"Husband..."
In another private room, the experience was equally exhilarating.
"Niannian, if we have a child, how about naming him/her Suisui?"
"Why, why?"
"Thoughts and years, they complement each other, year after year, year after year."
In the next room, Shen Fuyou, all alone, tossed and turned, and knocked on the wall.
A short while later, a soft response came.
Shen Fuyou immediately jumped out of bed, quietly opened the door, and leaned against Xie Yan's window.
Xie Yan opened the window and asked with a smile, "Fourth Master, is there something you need?"
His eyes were brighter than red lanterns, and he stared intently at her.
"Yan'er, I don't want to sleep alone next New Year's Eve."
Xie Yan blushed and pinched his ear: "What does this have to do with me?"
"Ouch, be gentle, be gentle," Shen Fuyou gasped in pain, "be careful not to attract my older brother and the others."
Xie Yan then released him, her face tense, and said, "I'm going to sleep."
Shen Fuyou rubbed his burning ears and said seriously, "In a while, I will propose to you. Will you agree?"
Xie Yan said reservedly, "I need to think about it."
Shen Fuyou put his arm around her shoulder and gave her a big kiss.
He raised an eyebrow and asked, "Besides me, who else would you like to consider?"
Xie Yan hurriedly closed the window and covered her pounding heart.
It snowed all night, and the next morning, the courtyard was covered in a blanket of white.
The roads were slippery, making it impossible to travel under these conditions, so Shen Fuhan didn't rush off and stayed an extra day.
Anyway, it's a holiday now, and we won't be on duty until the seventh day of the new year, so there's no rush.
It wasn't until the morning of the second day of the Lunar New Year that everyone prepared to set off.
Shen Fuyou and Xie Yan did not leave. They were going to visit the family that had taken Xie Yan in and stay in Jinzhou for two more days.
Shen Funian once joked, "Going back to your parents' home on the second day of the Lunar New Year is just the right time."
Xie Yan's face turned bright red: "Third sister, please stop teasing me."
Shen Fuyou shook his head, pretending again. Where did the strength he used to twist his ear last night go?
He waved his hand: "Big brother and sister-in-law, third sister and brother-in-law, please drive carefully."
On the evening of the fourth day, the group arrived in Chang'an.
Shen Funian and her family went straight back to the General's Mansion, and Wen Jiayue also prepared to quietly return to her own residence.
Shen Fuhan instructed, "Remember to enter through the side gate. I've already had Ling He send someone to guard that place. The guards will take you back to your courtyard."
Wen Jiayue nodded: "Will you go to the palace first, or go straight back to your residence?"
“I will go to the palace, but I will follow behind you. I will go to the palace after you return to your residence. Don’t be afraid.”
Wen Jiayue returned safely to the main courtyard and breathed a sigh of relief.
As soon as the bedroom door opened, Ruyi rushed over, laughing and crying at the same time.
"Madam, you are finally back!"
Wen Jiayue smiled and comforted her, "Why are you crying? I'm fine, don't worry."
Ruyi shook her head: "It's all my fault, Madam. Please punish me. No matter how severe the punishment, I will accept it."
She spent this period in repentance, her face constantly wet with tears.
If she had been more careful back then, if she and the lady had stayed by each other's side, perhaps this wouldn't have happened.
“It’s not your fault, so what’s with all this talk about punishment?” Wen Jiayue wiped away her tears. “If you really want to punish someone, I’ll make you marry Changsheng.”
Ruyi burst into laughter through her tears: "Madam..."
Wen Jiayue gently rubbed her face: "Alright, stop crying. I haven't suffered much on the way, don't worry."
Ruyi cheered up: "This servant will have someone bring water right away so that Madam can have a good bath and wash away all the bad luck!"
Wen Jiayue smiled and agreed, looking around the familiar bedroom with a sigh on her face. She almost thought she would never come back.
Looking around, Wen Jiayue suddenly noticed a jewelry box she had never seen before on the dressing table.
She raised her eyebrows and asked, "Ruyi, where did this box come from?"
Ruyi explained, "Someone sent it over before the Marquis left, and this servant doesn't know what's inside."
Wen Jiayue was eager to try it. Since it was placed on the dressing table, it must be for her, right?
Do you want to open it and take a look?