0p0 Chapter 303 New Year Preparations
Chapter 303 New Year Preparations
"Come on, let's go to the warehouse and check each yard."
"Yes."
In the storeroom, the butler and several servants were counting the items needed for the New Year. Boxes of fireworks, piles of new clothes, boxes of cakes and candies, everything. The butler carefully checked the list to make sure that every item was ready.
The kitchen was filled with steam and aroma. The chefs were wielding spatulas and carefully preparing various delicious dishes. On the stove, the stewed mutton soup was bubbling and emitting a rich aroma; in the steamer, the plump white buns were emitting an alluring aroma. On the shelf nearby, there were all kinds of fresh ingredients, including chicken, duck, fish, meat, vegetables and fruits...
In the garden, several gardeners were pruning flowers and trees. They carefully cut off the withered branches and leaves to make the flowers and trees more beautiful.
After pruning, the gardeners began to fertilize and water the flowers and trees, their movements were skillful and meticulous.
Then, they came to each courtyard. Some maids were busy cleaning the rooms, some were hanging lanterns, and some were cutting window paper-cuts. It was very lively.
Everything was in good order, and Sun was very satisfied. After walking around, she was tired, "Xiaomi, let's go back. You and Ran'er can have lunch in my yard at noon. There's nothing to do in the afternoon, so just take care of your own things."
"Okay." She hadn't had time to sort out the things she brought back, and she hadn't given them the gifts yet. After dinner, Lin Xiaomi returned to her yard, "Xi Que, Daya, we don't have to take a nap today. Come over and help me sort out the things I brought back."
"Yes, Madam Prince."
The food had already been taken to the small kitchen, and she only needed to send some to the main courtyard and the old marquis's courtyard. She only needed to pick out the gifts that her parents had prepared for her mother-in-law and the others.
Bring it with you when you pay your respects in the evening.
"Okay, you guys go down and have some rest." There were a lot of things, but it was not difficult to pack them up.
"Sister-in-law, my brother said you brought us gifts!"
The little guy looked at her with bright eyes, full of expectation. The eldest brother said that the toys that his sister-in-law brought him this time were very interesting.
Lin Xiaomi asked Daya to give him the scooter. His scooter had a pull rope, so he could just let the servants pull him out to ski.
She didn't dare let him play by himself. If he fell, her mother-in-law would be heartbroken.
As for the gifts for the other two younger brothers, Xiao Ran chose them.
Four Treasures of the Study.
Seeing their shocked expressions, Lin Xiaomi felt a little embarrassed and hurried to comfort them: "On your birthday, I will give you something fun!"
The prince did it on purpose.
"Sister-in-law, Brother Yi and Brother Ran are going to have their birthdays soon!"
Lin Xiaomi: ...
I almost forgot that Xiao Ran mentioned several times that he wanted a different birthday gift.
night.
Xiao Ran took a box and gave it to her.
"This is……"
"new Year's gift!"
Take it and open the box.
It's a hosta.
The hairpin is made of fine white jade and emits a soft and warm glow under the candlelight. The head of the jade hairpin is carved into a delicate plum blossom, with petals spread out, and you can almost smell the delicate plum fragrance. The texture of each petal is clearly visible, and the carving is delicate.
The hairpin is slender and smooth, and feels warm when held in the hand.
Lin Xiaomi gently picked up the jade hairpin, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She could imagine the care that Xiao Ran put into choosing this gift, "I like it very much, thank you, my Lord!"
Thirty years old.
In the early morning, when it was just light, everyone in the mansion started to get busy.
The hall was spotlessly clean, with a red carpet stretching from the door to the altar. On the altar, there were tablets of ancestors, and in front of the tablets were rich offerings, including steaming hot meats, fresh fruits, cakes and fine wine.
"Xiaomi, you go to mother's place, I'll go to worship the ancestors."
"OK."
Women are not allowed to participate in ancestor worship.
Lin Xiaomi turned around and walked towards Sun's yard. Along the way, she was still thinking about what to give Xiao Ran as his birthday gift.
In Sun's yard, maids were busy coming in and out, some were arranging flowers, and some were arranging the decorations in the room.
Lin Xiaomi stepped forward to greet him, "Happy New Year, Mom!"
Sun looked at her daughter-in-law, who was wearing a pink double-breasted jacket and had a rosy face, and smiled as she took her hand. "Xiaomi, come and sit down. When they come back from worshipping their ancestors, we'll go to the backyard to eat together."
Lin Xiaomi nodded in agreement and chatted with Sun, waiting for the men to return.