Eight years later.

It’s New Year’s Eve again.

After the New Year's Eve palace banquet, Xie Jin and Feng Qingluan took the children out of the palace in disguise and returned to the marquis's mansion to visit their grandmother.

Liao Luoling and Xue Zimo had already come and were waiting.

After Feng Qingluan moved into the palace, she handed over the management of the Yun’s Restaurant in the capital and the surrounding areas to Xue Zimo.

After Xue Zimo and Liao Luoling finished their work at the restaurant, they came to the Marquis' Mansion early with their two children.

In the yard, a dozen children of all ages were laughing and playing after dinner.

Shi Yaya came over from the small kitchen carrying some fruit. Seeing her four-year-old daughter happily running after her brothers, she couldn't help but remind her:

"Miao'er, don't run too fast, be careful not to fall."

Shi Yaya thought that she would never have a relationship with Anye in this life, but the day after Xie Jin and Feng Qingluan got married, Anye came to the Marquis' Mansion to confess his love to her.

It turned out that An Ye had always had her in his heart. He refused before because he was worried that his identity as a secret guard would not allow him to accompany Shi Yaya and would bring danger to her.

However, when everything was settled, His Majesty transferred Anye from the Dark Guards and appointed him as the head of the Inspection Department, who was solely responsible for supervising all officials.

From then on, he no longer had to hide in the dark and mustered up the courage to find Shi Yaya, hoping to win her back.

As things turned out, Shi Yaya happily agreed.

Recalling the day when An Ye came to find her, she still remembers it vividly. She looked at the back of the man standing at the door waiting for Xie Jin and Feng Qingluan, and with a smile on her lips, she brought the fruit into the room.

"Grandma, eat some fruit first. Qingluan and the others should be here soon."

Madam Hou's temples were gray, but under Feng Qingluan's careful care, she was still in good health and full of energy. She nodded with a smile:

"Yaya, stop busying yourself and come sit down."

As soon as Shi Yaya sat down, she heard a child crying in the yard.

She looked outside and saw Miao'er still fell to the ground, Jiang Lingling stretched out her little hand to help her up.

Shen Wan watched and smiled from the side.

Eight years ago, Shen Wan suffered a serious physical injury. After three years of careful recuperation, her and Jiang Qu's child Jiang Lingling was born.

Jiang Qu was Xie Jin's personal bodyguard. After Xie Jin ascended the throne, Jiang Qu was appointed as the commander of the imperial sword-bearing guards and was able to go home often to visit her and the children.

Feng Qingluan installed a mechanical prosthesis for her broken right arm, allowing her to experience the joy of being a mother holding her child. Shen Wan was very grateful.

Jiang Lingling didn't know what she said to Miao'er, and Miao'er stopped crying. The two little sisters happily played with their other brothers and sisters again.

Xie Ying and Yun Huaiyin came over from the backyard and saw their two sons noisily leading their younger brothers and sisters to play Eagle Catches Chicken. They didn't see Feng Qingluan and were slightly surprised.

"They haven't arrived yet. I thought we were late."

This year's New Year's Eve, she and Feng Qingluan agreed to return to the capital to celebrate with them.

She lived a good life in Jiang Nanyun's family. Her parents-in-law did not mind her previous identity and treated her as their own daughter. She was grateful.

This time, Xie Ying went to Beijing with not only her and Yun Huaiyin, but also Yun Nian'an and her husband Yu Zixuan.

Yun Nian'an walked over from the other side of the corridor, holding her three-year-old daughter's hand, smiling:

"Yeah, my cousin hasn't arrived yet, and I thought I missed her."

Several people looked at each other, smiled and shook their heads. As they were talking, the housekeeper ran in excitedly and said happily:

"Madam, the young lady and her husband are here."

Everyone smiled happily and walked towards the door together.

Old Madam Hou also came to the yard with the help of Nanny Qin.

As soon as the low-key and luxurious carriage stopped, the five-year-old children Xie Chen and Xie Xi jumped out and rushed into the Marquis' Mansion, shouting happily:

"Great-grandmother, Chen'er and Xi'er miss you so much. We haven't seen each other for two days. Do you miss us?"

Behind the two little ones, the seven-year-old eldest brother Xie Zhen got off the carriage slowly, turned around and waited like a gentleman for Feng Qingluan to help her down.

Seeing the steady little hand stretched out in front of her, Feng Qingluan smiled. This child, such a small person, was just like his father, "taking care" of her, an adult, all the time.

Seeing the children, Madam Hou smiled from ear to ear and opened her arms to catch the two children:

"I've been looking forward to your return to the Marquis' Mansion every day. Please let your great-grandmother know you soon."

Xie Chen and Xie Xi are twin boys and girls. Each of them holds one of Madam Hou's hands and gets close to her.

Xie Jin and Feng Qingluan walked into the courtyard. Liao Luoling, Shen Wan and others prepared to salute them when they saw them.

Xie Jin said gently:

"Tonight is a family reunion. There is no need for formalities. Please feel free to do as you please."

Several people looked at each other and smiled, "Yes, Your Majesty."

On New Year's Eve, there will be a grand fireworks show on the banks of Fuyuan River in the capital. Feng Qingluan said something to them, and the group went to the street and headed towards the banks of Fuyuan River.

The streets are bustling with people, and everyone's face is filled with the excitement and joy of the New Year.

"Be careful."

"Hurry up, hurry up, the fireworks show is about to start."

The two little girls excitedly headed for the Fuyuan River and almost bumped into Shan Lingshan without noticing. Xie Yan hugged her in his arms.

Feeling the man's concern, Shan Lingshan said gently:

"I am fine."

There were more and more moments when her husband subconsciously cared about her. Perhaps he himself did not even realize that she had slowly walked into Xie Yan's heart. Dan Lingshan felt warm in her heart.

"Boom!"

A burst of fireworks exploded in the night sky, lighting up the night with brilliant colors.

Xie Han, who was walking in front, pointed at the fireworks, turned around excitedly and said crisply:

"Dad, Mom, the fireworks show has started, let's go over there quickly."

Xie Bai held his sister's hand and looked at his father and mother with a smile on his face.

Xie Yan and Shan Lingshan walked over and rubbed their son's head:

"Let's go and take good care of your sister."

Xie Bai nodded heavily and carefully protected his sister to the bank of Fuyuan River.

Fuyuan Bridge was full of people, and the people were looking at the fireworks blooming in the sky with joy.

Feng Qingluan held Xie Zhen's hand and turned her head to look at the two younger ones, Xie Chen and Xie Xi. They were standing beside their grandmother, looking at the beautiful fireworks with joy and laughing.

Another firework burst into life, and Xie Ying's clear voice rang out:

"Brother, we are here."

She saw Xie Yan in the crowd and waved to him.

Xie Yan also saw them and walked over with Shan Lingshan and the child.

When Feng Qingluan saw Xie Bai, her eyes flashed.

The child is nine years old this year. She had secretly done a paternity test on Xie Yan and Xie Bai, and the report showed that Xie Bai was indeed the son of Feng Shuyao and Xie Yan.

Shan Lingshan knew that Xie Bai was Feng Shuyao's child, so she treated him without distinction and regarded him as her own. Three years after marrying Xie Yan, she gave birth to their daughter Xie Han.

I heard that Xie Bai likes Shan Lingshan very much and treats her as his biological mother. He also loves his younger sister Xie Han very much.

Seeing this family of four living a happy life, Feng Qingluan was happy for them.

When he saw Feng Qingluan again, Xie Yan's heart was still slightly moved.

"Uncle Eight, Aunt Eight, long time no see."

Xie Jin nodded, Feng Qingluan smiled and said, "Here I am, long time no see."

The fireworks are still blooming, dazzling.

Feng Qingluan looked towards the bridge. All the important people in her world were here. Her heart was filled with tenderness and emotion. She clenched Xie Jin's hand tightly, hoping that this beautiful moment would last forever.

Sensing Feng Qingluan's emotional fluctuations, Xie Jin lowered his head and looked at her:

"what happened?"

Feng Qingluan looked up and revealed a smile brighter than fireworks:

"It's okay. Tomorrow is the new year. You said you would take me to Yunmeng Mountain to see the snow. When are we going?"

Xie Jin helped her gather her cloak, and held her hand against his chest:

"When do you want to go?"

Feng Qingluan thought for a moment, then smiled and said:

"How about the day after tomorrow? We won't be taking the three kids this time. Just the two of us will go."

Xie Jin nodded gently, with a smile in his eyes:

"Well, you have the final say."

"Boom!"

Countless grand fireworks bloomed in the sky again, illuminating the faces of everyone on the banks of the Fuyuan River. The people cheered and laughter continued under the night sky. Happy New Year!

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