NFBE Chapter 462 New Year Temple Fair
Chapter 462 New Year Temple Fair
Yun Shang took off his fox fur coat and handed it to the servant waiting nearby. Then he quickly walked to Yu Wan's side and gently took her hand.
Her voice was as gentle as a spring breeze caressing the willows in March: "Next time you feel cold, hurry inside and don't linger playing around."
Yunxi stared wide-eyed at the scene.
She and her brother have such a tender and gentle side?!
Is this still her cold and aloof brother?
Shen secretly covered her mouth and laughed, a mischievous smile appearing in the corners of her eyes and brows.
Yu Wan caught a glimpse of the two onlookers' bright eyes and felt her face flush. She wanted to pull her hand away, "Well, the New Year's Eve dinner is ready, we can start eating now."
However, Yun Shang held her hand very tightly, and she couldn't pull it out no matter how hard she tried.
Shen's smile deepened. She twitched her nose, smelling the aroma of food in the air, and said loudly, "Alright, stop talking and the New Year's Eve dinner will get cold."
"Let's sit down and eat quickly. After we finish eating, we still need to go to the temple fair."
Madam Shen pulled Yunxi toward the dining table, but Yunshang said, "Mother, wait a little longer, not everyone has arrived yet."
Madam Shen was taken aback. She glanced around the room and counted the heads, then asked in bewilderment, "Why aren't we all here? There are four of us in our family, and we're all here."
Yun Shang looked towards the courtyard and said, "My father-in-law and mother-in-law are here, but my brother-in-law hasn't arrived yet."
Yu Wan looked at him in surprise.
He actually invited Duke Anguo and his entourage?
As soon as Yun Shang spoke, a servant ran up to report, "Sir, the Duke of Anguo, his wife, and his heir have arrived!"
Madam Shen quickly recovered from her surprise, her expression showing a hint of reproach as she muttered "this child" to herself, quickening her pace as she hurried outside.
He was saying, "You silly child, why didn't you tell me beforehand that you invited your parents-in-law to the New Year's Eve dinner?"
Yun Shang's eyes flickered slightly.
He had just met Duke Anguo in the palace, and Duke Anguo hinted that he wanted the two families to have a reunion dinner together, so he agreed on the spur of the moment.
Here, Madam Shen hurriedly went to the gate of the mansion to greet them. There, she saw that the Duke of Anguo and his wife, along with the Duke of Anguo's heir, Yu Qinghuai, were already waiting at the gate.
With a beaming smile, Madam Shen warmly greeted them, saying, "Father-in-law and mother-in-law, please come in. You must be tired from your journey!"
Lady Anguo felt rather embarrassed for not giving prior notice, and with an apologetic smile on her face, she quickly replied, "I'm sorry to have bothered you, in-laws. I came in a hurry, I hope I haven't caused you any trouble?"
Madam Shen waved her hand and shook her head, "How could that be? Reunion dinner is all about having lots of people and it's lively. It's also Yun Shang's fault for not thinking to invite his in-laws to join us for the reunion dinner in advance."
After Shen finished speaking with a smile, her gaze finally fell on Yu Qinghuai.
Yu Qinghuai was away from home most of the year, and this was the first time she had seen the child.
"This must be Yu Niang's younger brother, Qinghuai?"
Two years have passed, and Yu Qinghuai, now fourteen years old, has grown much taller.
Perhaps due to his years of travel, he was lean and stood out with an exceptionally upright posture. His wheat-colored skin was a few shades darker than that of pampered and spoiled teenagers, but it did not look out of place at all. Instead, it made him exude a vibrant energy and agility.
Yu Qinghuai stepped forward, his posture upright, and bowed respectfully to Madam Shen, his voice clear and melodious: "Qinghuai greets Aunt."
Madam Shen quickly reached out to help him up, looking him up and down with undisguised admiration in her eyes: "Good boy, don't be shy, treat this place as your own home, and don't be reserved."
She took a liking to Yu Qinghuai at first sight.
Look at this child, he and Yu Niang are obviously siblings. They both exude the same youthful energy and liveliness, which makes people feel happy from the bottom of their hearts.
Yun Shang and Yu Wan arrived a few steps late and saw that the group was already chatting animatedly at the door.
"Father, Mother, Qinghuai," Yu Wan interrupted them, smiling, "It's cold here, let's go back inside and talk."
Upon hearing her sister's voice, Yu Qinghuai turned her head sharply to look at her, her eyes sparkling.
"elder sister!"
When Yu Wan looked up, she met a pair of bright, sparkling eyes, like those of an enthusiastic puppy.
Her eyes crinkled into crescents, her smile widening. She took a few steps forward and affectionately ruffled Yu Qinghuai's hair. "You've grown quite a bit taller, almost as tall as your older sister."
Yu Qinghuai chuckled, his cheeks slightly flushed, with a touch of youthful innocence: "I eat well every day and keep practicing martial arts, hoping to grow taller quickly so I can protect my sister in the future."
He hadn't forgotten how his sister's identity was almost stolen by someone else.
In his heart, his sister was the most important person, and he was determined to protect her.
Yun Shang walked up to Duke Anguo and his wife and bowed respectfully, saying, "Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, let's go inside and talk."
Duke Anguo glanced at him, his eyes filled with appreciation, and nodded in agreement with a smile.
He wasn't wrong about Yun Shang.
Most people become arrogant and lose their true nature once they gain power, but Yun Shang, despite his high position and great power, remains as humble as ever.
He may be a bit cold-hearted, but it's alright.
With more people arriving, Madam Shen instructed the kitchen to prepare several more dishes.
When the group moved to the dining hall, they saw that the table was covered with dishes, almost too many to fit on it.
Madam Shen enthusiastically served food to the Duke and his wife using serving chopsticks, saying, "Father-in-law and mother-in-law, please try this dish. It's one of the cooks' specialties."
Lady Anguo smiled and thanked her, "My dear in-law, you are too kind. Just look at this table of dishes; I can tell you have put a lot of thought into it."
The meal was a pleasant one, with everyone enjoying themselves immensely.
Yun Shang was a man of few words, only occasionally echoing Yu Wan's words, and his gaze remained fixed on her.
Lady Anguo noticed this scene, and the smile on her lips never faded.
Yun Shang cares so much about Wan'er, so those rumors outside must be false.
After the reunion dinner, Madam Shen sent the younger generation out to visit the temple fair.
As Yu Wan and her entourage walked out of the Yun residence, they saw the streets decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, with large red lanterns hanging all along the way, creating a picturesque scene against the backdrop of swirling snowflakes.
Yu Qinghuai sighed softly, "Shengjing City has never been this lively in previous years."
Although he travels abroad, he returns every year for the Chinese New Year.
The New Year celebrations of the past were dull and desolate, but this year is completely different.
Yunxi felt the same way.
She walked side by side with Yu Qinghuai, glanced at Yu Qinghuai who was half a head shorter than her, and said with a smile, "These ideas were all your sister's."
Upon hearing this, Yu Qinghuai's eyes lit up, and he stared intently at the two figures walking side by side not far ahead.
He was filled with pride and honor: "My sister is amazing."
Although they hadn't known each other for long, Yunxi could already tell that Yu Qinghuai was a complete fan of his older sister. As long as Yu Wan was around, he couldn't see anyone else.
Yun Shang, who was walking in front, suddenly looked back at Yun Xi and Yu Qinghuai who were following behind them.
He frowned slightly.
These two are in the way.
Yunxi and Yu Qinghuai, who were behind, had no idea that they were being disliked. In the short time it took to watch the acrobatics, they realized that Yunshang and Yuwan, who were walking in front, had disappeared!
Yu Qinghuai immediately became anxious, "Where is my sister?"
Yunxi was also confused, "Where's my sister-in-law?"
The two exchanged a glance. Yu Qinghuai was about to rush around searching, but Yunxi seemed to remember something and grabbed his robe. "Young Master, there's no need to look. My sister-in-law is with my brother, she definitely won't get lost. Let's wander around by ourselves."
Yu Qinghuai failed to grasp the deeper meaning behind Yunxi's words and stubbornly insisted on going to find Yu Wan.
Yunxi could only glare at him and said in a low voice, "It's rare for my sister-in-law and brother to have time to go out and enjoy the temple fair together. Let's not go over and get in their way."
Yu Qinghuai was still a teenager and had not yet figured out matters of the heart, but he was very smart and instantly understood the meaning behind Yunxi's words.
Her face flushed slightly, and she replied softly, "Oh, okay."