At the beginning, I was a rich female prisoner

Pang Jinhua came out of Pinyuxuan and said, "The jewelry that the princesses are wearing on their heads is made by our Pinyuxuan craftsmen. If you like it, you can come here to order it privately."

Everyone was very happy when they heard this and went into Pinyuxuan. Madam Mu took out a stack of picture books, and Yu Yunxin also looked at them curiously. There were all clothes and accessories styles from Pinyuxuan, Xinxing Cloth Shop, and Linglong Pavilion!

"Everyone, it has been snowing heavily these days. For your convenience, I have specially printed these picture albums in the bookstore. Ladies and young ladies, if you like the clothes, accessories, and home textiles in the albums, just send someone to take care of them. We will deliver the goods to your door after they are ready. You can pay after you are satisfied with the goods." Pang Jinhua said as she distributed two albums to everyone.

The clothes and jewelry are so beautiful! I didn't expect Pang Jinhua to be so good at business. Her Mingyanglou can also open as usual recently. It's like Meituan takeaway in modern society, and it's the only one of its kind! After all, she has enough staff, and it's completely feasible to provide door-to-door delivery service.

Therefore, Yu Yunxin decided to let Mu Xue select some suitable people from the disaster victims to run errands and deliver takeout. At the same time, she also carefully selected several painters and asked them to draw the menu of Mingyanglou into exquisite pictures.

The court had originally planned to distribute rice porridge to the victims who came to the capital to escape the disaster, but unexpectedly, the young prince and Princess Xingguo had made arrangements for these victims in advance and did it very well.

Emperor Cheng was very happy when he learned about this, and especially expressed his appreciation for Nangong Jue at a court meeting.

However, Nangong Jue, who was far away in Canglan City, was very confused when he heard the news, because he had never done such a good deed!

"Jue'er, your uncle the Emperor has summoned us mother and son to return to the palace to reunite with our father. Your father has already woken up." Princess Yi said kindly to Nangong Jue.

"Mother, I understand. Who do you think did a good deed and still kept my name?" Nangong Jue asked.

"Who else could it be? It must be Yu Tinghai. He exchanged the silver you asked him to bring back for charcoal and rice near Canglan City. He also used the name of Canglan City to help others along the way." Princess Yi said.

"What do you think he wants? Not money or fame?" Nangong Jue asked.

"Okay, since he has accepted the gifts from you, your father's kindness has been repaid. Don't think too much about it. Just manage this messy Canglan City well!" After saying this, Princess Yi went back to her courtyard to rest.

There were already many disaster victims in the suburbs of Beijing, and now it is even more overcrowded. Fortunately, officials in various states and counties have taken various effective measures to deal with this situation for the sake of political achievements, so that more people are not forced to leave their homes and become displaced. However, despite this, the lives of these disaster victims are still very difficult. They lack food and clothing, are homeless, and can only shiver in the cold wind. Some disaster victims are seriously ill but cannot get timely medical treatment; some disaster victims are young and weak, but have to endure hunger and cold... These scenes are heartbreaking, and people can't help but sigh at the injustice and helplessness in the world.

At this time, Shura Sect began to become active again. The loyal and heroic spirits of the Li family could not bear to see the people in the north of Cheng State suffer from the disaster, so they sent food and quilts to the northern victims, and sent warm winter clothes and various cold-resistant items to the soldiers in the north. This news reached the ears of Emperor Cheng.

"What does Shura Gate mean? Do my people have to rely on a dead soul to deliver things? Check it out for me. I want to see what kind of demons and monsters this Shura Gate is." After Emperor Cheng finished speaking, he immediately stood up angrily and walked out of the imperial study.

Hu Man immediately picked up the cloak on the dragon throne and ran out to put it on Emperor Cheng, saying, "Your Majesty, it's cold outside."

Emperor Cheng looked down at Hu Man and asked, "You are a loyal servant."

After Emperor Cheng finished speaking, he walked in the square steps, followed by a group of eunuchs from the palace, and came to the Cuiyu Palace. As soon as he arrived at the Cuiyu Palace, he ordered a group of palace maids and eunuchs to rush into the palace.

"Search for the incense burner and the wooden plaque for me, but the things in the Jade Palace must be restored to their original state." Following Emperor Cheng's order, the palace maids rushed into Concubine Li's bedroom and began to search, and the guards also began to search in the yard.

Concubine Li was already accustomed to the scene before her and did not show the slightest surprise. She stood up calmly, then knelt before Emperor Cheng together with Nanny Li.

"My beloved concubine, why are you doing this?" Emperor Cheng asked softly as he looked at Concubine Li who was kneeling on the ground.

"Your Majesty, if you can't find what you want, will you search my body?" Concubine Li said calmly, without any sign of panic.

"My beloved, don't you hate me?" Emperor Cheng asked again.

Hearing this, Concubine Li sneered: "Resentment? My husband is my heaven, and now I am in the cold palace, but I can still live so comfortably. How can I have any resentment?" There was a hint of sarcasm and helplessness in her words.

Emperor Cheng looked at Concubine Li in front of him, his heart filled with complex emotions and conflicting feelings. His eyes wandered over her, revealing a deep thought and doubt in his eyes.

Concubine Li stood there quietly, her beautiful face still intact, but with a hint of sadness and helplessness. Her gentle eyes revealed her deep affection for Emperor Cheng, but this affection seemed to be restrained by some unspeakable force.

Emperor Cheng recalled the good times he had spent with Concubine Li, and those warm memories came to his mind. However, the current situation made him confused and painful.

Emperor Cheng felt a pang of heartache and immediately shouted to everyone in the palace: "Except for Concubine Li, all of you leave."

Emperor Cheng held his chest in pain. Seeing this, Concubine Li immediately stood up and held Emperor Cheng in support, saying, "Your Majesty, is your chest in pain again?"

Emperor Cheng said without saying anything, holding Li Fei's hand tightly, "My beloved concubine can heal my heart disease."

"If Your Majesty has no guilt, why would he be afraid of me?" Concubine Li said calmly.

After Emperor Cheng finished speaking, he smiled and slowly led Concubine Li into the bedroom. As soon as he entered the bedroom, Emperor Cheng looked at Concubine Li with an ambiguous look in his eyes, and used his eyes to signal her to undress him. Concubine Li understood what he meant, and walked to Emperor Cheng tenderly, and gently unbuttoned Emperor Cheng's clothes with her hands. Her movements were gentle and soothing. At the same time, Concubine Li also took out a set of exquisite silver needles from her sleeves. This set of silver needles flickered faintly under the light, and it was obviously carefully made. As the clothes gradually opened, Emperor Cheng's strong chest was also revealed to Concubine Li. Concubine Li's eyes were attracted involuntarily, but she did not forget her task and continued to skillfully take off Emperor Cheng's outer clothes.

Concubine Wang and the Queen both received the news that Emperor Cheng had a heart attack, so they went to bed in the Cuiyu Palace.

Concubine Wang took off her delicate makeup and said nonchalantly, "She is just a concubine who has been ignored for so many years. Her son is unreliable now. Does she want to have another child? Even if she does, how can a baby fight against his several adult brothers?"

"Your Highness is right. I heard from the Rui Palace that both princesses are pregnant now." The maid beside her happily conveyed the good news to the Royal Concubine. After hearing this, the Royal Concubine's face showed joy. She said softly: "Send the imperial physician to the Rui Palace tomorrow and make sure they check the pulses of the two princesses carefully to ensure that the fetuses are safe. In addition, send some capable palace servants to serve the two princesses. Make sure to take good care of them and don't neglect them at all."

After saying this, the imperial concubine nodded slightly, indicating that she took this matter very seriously. She knew that a pregnant woman needed to be taken extra care of, and there could be no negligence.

"Yes, the Imperial Concubine." The maid immediately took the order and left Imperial Concubine Wang's bedroom.

Snowflakes were falling endlessly in the sky, and the whole world was covered in white, but before the New Year's Eve, the snow finally stopped. At this time of year, Yu Yunxin would spend this important festival with the Lin family, and this year Mu Yihe and Pang Jinhua also joined in.

"It's more fun when there are more people, come everyone." Old Lady Lin said kindly as she looked at Mu Yishen who was holding a plate of food.

Old Master Yu and Old Lady Yu also spent the night together at Mingyanglou. They really like watching operas now. Mingyanglou is closed for eight days because of the Chinese New Year. Now, only Yu Yunxin and her family are sitting together in the lobby of Mingyanglou.

"This is the first time in my life that I am eating New Year's Eve dinner and watching a play at the same time!" Old Mrs. Yu happily stuffed a big red envelope with a Chinese character "Fu" embroidered on it to Yu Yunxin.

"Xin'er, this is the New Year's red envelope that your grandma and grandpa have saved for you over the years! You must keep it well." Old Mrs. Yu had a loving face as she gently handed the red envelope to Yu Yunxin's hands.

Yu Yunxin was filled with joy, her big watery eyes sparkling with joy, and she carefully took the red envelope handed over by the old lady, as if she was holding an invaluable treasure. She felt the heavy blessings and love in the red envelope, and her heart was filled with gratitude. This special gift made her feel extremely happy and warm, and also made her understand the deep love of her grandparents for her.

"Thank you, grandpa and grandma." Yu Yunxin happily took the red envelope and replied.

When Old Madam Lin saw this, she took out a big red envelope not to be outdone. After Yu Yunxin took it, she acted coquettishly in front of Old Madam Lin for a while.

Cheng and Bai also took out big red envelopes and handed them to Yu Yunxin. Now the atmosphere is that the elders give red envelopes to the younger ones.

Even the youngest, Yu Niansi and Mu Yihe, received a lot of red envelopes.

During the Spring Festival in the capital, the emperor had to wait for Emperor Cheng to reward every official with a title and rank with dishes before they could start enjoying the sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner. This was a special ceremony and also a recognition and reward for the officials' hard work.

While waiting, everyone sat around the warm stove, enjoying hot tea and snacks while chatting about family matters. The topics ranged from the experiences of the past year to the prospects for the future, full of warmth and expectation.

The happiest people in the chat were Pang Jinhua and her three cousins-in-law. They were planning to open several branches next year.

Finally, the time for bestowing food arrived. Carriages loaded with delicacies slowly drove into the palace, and officials respectfully accepted the delicacies bestowed by the emperor. These dishes were exquisite and delicious, representing the dignity and care of the royal family.

When all the dishes were placed on the table, everyone cheered in unison to celebrate this moment of reunion. Laughter, blessings and joy filled the entire Mingyang Building, making people feel the strong flavor of the New Year.

The stage was decorated with lights and colors, and the atmosphere was festive. Troupes took to the stage one after another to perform wonderful dances and songs.

On the stage, actors dressed in gorgeous costumes danced gracefully. Their movements were graceful and smooth, like fairies descending from the earth, which was intoxicating. At the same time, melodious songs spread throughout the theater, immersing people in the wonderful world of music.

These carefully choreographed performances not only demonstrated the troupe's superb skills, but also conveyed a strong festive atmosphere and a yearning and blessing for a better life. The audience was deeply attracted and burst into warm applause and cheers from time to time.

In this cold winter day, everyone's heart is filled with warmth and joy. Share delicious food with family and friends and spend the New Year together.

In the Yu Mansion, there were only Wang Yuanxiang and Yu Yunxuan watching a group of servants from distant relatives of the Wang family who were hired by themselves to work. Even the rice they cooked was either burnt or without any salt.

"Where are the others?" Wang Yuanxiang asked after taking a bite of burnt food.

"My aunt and the young lady have all gone to Mingyang Tower." Butler Wang replied.

"How could it be so unreasonable for him to leave us, mother and daughter, during the New Year?" He then smashed a bowl.

The sound of a bowl breaking and a door opening rang out simultaneously. Yu Tinghai walked into the yard and saw the broken bowl on the ground and said angrily, "Wang Yuanxiang, why are you so mad on New Year's Day? If you don't want to eat, don't eat."

Yu Tinghai turned around to look at Uncle He who was about to set the table and said, "Please take away the New Year's Eve dinner prepared by Aunt Wang and the Second Miss!" After that, he went straight back to the study.

Old Man Yu and Old Lady Yu also saw this scene when they entered the mansion. Old Lady Yu started cursing, "Oh my God, who's going to smash the rice bowl during New Year's Day? Wang Yuanxiang, Wang Yuanxiang, you are such a spendthrift woman." After that, she went back to her room with Old Man Yu to rest. The two elders did not have the energy to care about the noisy mother and daughter. As long as they behaved themselves in the Yu Mansion, they would tolerate them.

"Niansi, don't sleep at Aunt Wang's place today. Come to your grandparents' yard." Old Man Yu comforted Yu Niansi.

"Okay, I like listening to my grandma tell me stories. By the way, grandma, is there a Dragon King by the sea?" Yu Niansi asked childishly.

When Old Mrs. Yu heard this, she smiled and said, "When Niansi grows up, go to the beach and you'll know." After that, she took Yu Niansi's hand and left.

"Mother-in-law, Nian Si came out of my belly, why don't you let me take care of him?" Wang Yuanxiang said indignantly.

"Whose aunt of yours is smashing things on New Year's Day? I don't want Nian Si to learn bad things from you two." After saying this, Old Man Yu asked Yu Linshan to take Yu Nian Si away.

Yu Yunxin was the last one to return home. After seeing off Old Madam Lin, she went to Linglong Pavilion and prepared a down jacket for each family member.

As soon as he entered the mansion, Yu Yunxuan stopped him.

"Why didn't Big Sister invite us to the New Year's Eve dinner?"

"You two, mother and daughter, are not worthy of each other." Yu Yunxin replied directly.

"I am also your father's daughter, so why am I not worthy?" Yu Yunxuan asked unwillingly.

"Because you came out of my aunt's belly." Yu Yunxin replied bluntly.

"My uncle is the Grand Tutor of the dynasty! And my cousin is the favorite concubine of the current emperor! Who do you think you are? What face and qualifications do you have to say that I am unworthy?" Yu Yunxuan asked back with an unhappy face.