After traveling through time, I became a princess in ancient times

Xia Yurou and Jiang Wan returned home with a full load. The moment they stepped into the City Lord's Mansion, a strong smell of the New Year hit them.

Xiaoxue smiled as brightly as a flower and trotted forward, still holding the last few unpasted blessing characters in her hand, proudly showing off her work: "Miss, look, every corner of the mansion is bathed in blessing light!"

She stood on tiptoe and tried hard to stick the last word "Fu" on the highest beam. She looked serious and playful.

Xia Yurou smiled and rubbed Xiaoxue's head, saying lovingly: "Our Xiaoxue is still the best behaved. Look at all the blessings in this mansion, it's all thanks to you."

Xiaoxue's eyes were so bright from the princess' praise that she smiled like crescents. She said sweetly, "Good fortune has arrived. Good fortune has really arrived."

At this time, Ren Chenxi pretended to be wronged and moved closer to Xia Yurou, with a hint of coquettishness in his voice: "Rou'er, you let Xiaoxue busy with the blessing, but let this prince become a super dad. This world is really unfair."

As he spoke, he deliberately lowered his cold and handsome face, the corners of his mouth inadvertently raised, and his eyes were full of gentle smiles.

Xia Yurou chuckled and gently kissed the prince on the cheek. The soft touch instantly melted all the dissatisfaction in Ren Chenxi's heart, and replaced it with happiness.

"My dear husband, raising a child is actually a big deal, and only you, Your Majesty, can be entrusted with this task."

She blinked, her eyes twinkling with sly love, as if everything around her became sweeter because of her smile.

The afterglow of the setting sun filled the backyard of the City Lord's Mansion, and Dong Yuhong and Sun Erniang's faces were filled with the joy of harvest.

The vegetable basket was filled with a variety of ingredients, including green vegetables, bright red tomatoes, fat fish, and so on.

Xia Yurou's eyes lit up, she rolled up her sleeves, and said with a smile as if she was going to show off her skills: "Tonight, I will show you my cooking skills and let you taste modern delicacies."

Everyone was a little confused, not knowing what the princess meant by the modern times. Er Niang responded with a smile, quickly took some of the ingredients, followed her into the kitchen, ready to help the Northern Princess who had superb cooking skills.

The kitchen suddenly became busy. Er Niang was in charge of cutting vegetables, while Xia Yurou was tidying up all the pots and pans. Occasionally, the laughter of the two could be heard, making the kitchen seem particularly harmonious.

Jiang Wan held a stack of carefully prepared lucky bags in her hands, each of which was filled with care and blessings for the people in the city.

Xiaoxue followed her, skipping and jumping, also holding a small bunch of babies in her arms, her face filled with joy like the warm sunshine.

The laughter and joy of the people in the city surged like a tide, and the streets and alleys were filled with unprecedented joy.

Xiaoxue stood in the crowd, imitating the princess's gentle gesture, stroking the lucky bag with her little hand, and said in a clear voice: "This lucky bag is the blessing of the City Lord's Mansion to everyone. It is filled with auspiciousness and good fortune. I hope that in the new year, every household will be safe and happy."

Jiang Wan's face was cold and her voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard in every corner: "Today is New Year's Eve. City Lord Liu promised everyone that all taxes in the city will be exempted this month. I hope everyone can have a happy and peaceful New Year with no worries around the fire."

As she finished her words, the people's cheers rang out like thunder, instantly drowning out the entire city.

The colorful red lanterns sway gently in the night breeze, making the ancient city look like a fairyland.

Children holding fireworks sticks were running around and playing among the crowd, and the golden sparks drew bright arcs.

A dragon dance team shuttled through the streets, with the sound of gongs and drums, which attracted cheers. Everyone's face was filled with happy smiles, and they passed on New Year's greetings to each other.

When the vendors learned that tonight was New Year's Eve, they all changed their items to more festive ones and tried their best to sell New Year's goods.

The city lord's mansion was brightly lit at night, and the sound of firecrackers outside the door was deafening, adding a bit of liveliness to this New Year's Eve.

Xia Yurou placed the last plate of steamed sea bass in the center of the round table. The fish body was dotted with a few slices of green onion. The curling hot air was mixed with a delicious aroma that made people salivate.

"Everyone, have a try. I made it according to my memory. I hope it suits your taste."

Liu Qingyun, sitting on a carved wooden chair, was dressed in gorgeous clothes, and his demeanor was dignified yet gentle.

He picked up the chopsticks and picked up a piece of sea bass. As he tasted it carefully, his eyes sparkled with surprise. Then, the corners of his mouth curled up with satisfaction, and he praised: "This fish is fresh, tender and smooth. It is really a delicacy. I am so lucky to have such a good meal."

Ren Chenxi was sitting next to City Lord Liu. Seeing this, he was not willing to be left behind, so he picked up a piece of braised eggplant and put it into his mouth.

The rich aroma of the sauce and the sweetness of the eggplant intertwined, making him nod and praise: "This dish is also wonderful, sweet but not greasy, Rou'er's cooking skills are really amazing."

Er Niang also tasted the sweet and sour pork ribs specially made by the princess. Her eyes suddenly lit up and the corners of her mouth unconsciously rose, as if the air was filled with the scent of happiness.

She turned to Dong Yuhong and smiled, "Sister Yuhong, look at these ribs. The skin is crispy on the outside, and the meat is tender and juicy on the inside, with just the right amount of sweetness and sourness. The princess's cooking skills are really better than my ancestral cooking skills!"

As she spoke, Er Niang did not forget to gently wipe the sauce from the corners of her mouth with her sleeve, her satisfaction and admiration were beyond words.

Dong Yuhong quickly picked up a piece of pork ribs and tasted it carefully. The sweet and sour taste bloomed in her mouth and left her with an endless aftertaste.

She nodded gently to show her agreement and said in surprise: "The princess's craftsmanship is really amazing!"

Although she received everyone's praise, Xia Yurou's gaze fell gently on Jiang Wan, her lively eyes flashing with anticipation and a hint of barely perceptible nervousness.

Jiang Wan gently picked up the chopsticks and picked up a small piece of sweet and sour pork tenderloin that Xia Yurou had carefully prepared, as if even the action of tasting the food carried a unique sense of ritual.

As the sweet and sour taste slowly melted on the tip of the tongue, the corners of the mouth slightly raised, outlining a faint smile.

This smile is like a flower blooming on a branch in early spring. Although it is not ostentatious, it is enough to make people feel the sincere praise.

But she still said calmly: "Not bad, the balance of sweet and sour is just right, the meat is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, very layered."

Hearing Wanwan's praise, Xia Yurou stood up happily, gently took Xiaoxue and Steward Lin's slightly hesitant hands, led them to the round table, and said softly: "Today is different from the past. There is no distinction between master and servant, and there is no need to stick to etiquette. Xiaoxue, sit next to your sister."

Two red clouds appeared on Xiaoxue's cheeks. She sat down carefully beside the princess, her little hands tightly grasping the tablecloth, afraid that all these beautiful times would suddenly slip away.

Butler Lin, who was usually calm and reserved, had tears in his eyes and sat down slowly with trembling hands. He felt unprecedentedly moved in his heart. As a servant, he could actually dine with City Lord Liu, the prince and the princess. He had no regrets in this life.

Xia Yurou came to the side of Butler Lin and handed him a red envelope wrapped tightly in gold-stamped red paper. The seal was embroidered with the auspicious word "Fu" in gold thread.

"Uncle Lin, thanks to your careful management, the whole house is in such good order this year. Even though you don't know martial arts, you still risked your life to protect the prince. Although this red envelope is small, it is a small token of my and the prince's love. I wish Uncle Lin good health and success in the new year."

Steward Lin took the red envelope with trembling hands, bowed his head and said with a sob, "Thank you for your kindness, Princess. I will never forget your kindness and will work even harder for the Northern Palace."

After saying this, he carefully kept the red envelope close to his body, and the gratitude seemed to turn into a warm current that warmed his heart.

Xiaoxue stroked the whip around her waist that had been improved by the princess. The whip looked soft and boneless, but in fact it was sharp and revealed an extraordinary demeanor when it was retracted and released freely. This was the most special New Year gift that the young lady gave her.

Dong Yuhong walked to the cradle where little Hanhan was sleeping sweetly with a sweet smile from her dream on her little face.

She took out a small lucky bag from her side, which contained a peace amulet, and said softly: "Xiao Hanhan, this is given to you by Yu Niang. I hope it can protect you from a life of peace and prosperity."

Er Niang followed closely behind, and her gift was a small silver bell that made a clear sound when shaken gently.

She hung the silver bell on the top of the cradle and said with a smile, "My little darling, this is a token of my love. When you hear this sound in the future, it will feel like your godmother is guarding you, little Hanhan."

Jiang Wan walked to the cradle and took out a small and exquisite picture book from her sleeve. The cover was painted with colorful patterns and every page exuded a faint scent of books.

"Xiao Hanhan, this is a storybook that Mother Wan picked for you. It contains many fantastic adventures and truths. When you grow up, Mother Wan will read it to you. I hope it will accompany you through every sweet dream and every morning when you wake up."

As she spoke, she gently placed the picture book next to Xiao Hanhan's pillow, and her fingertips inadvertently touched the child's delicate cheek. At that moment, the glow of motherhood gently surrounded her, and the whole room seemed to be filled with this warmth.

In the night sky of the City Lord's Mansion, brilliant fireworks suddenly bloomed, like stars falling into the earth, blooming with colorful light, decorating the night sky with a dreamlike beauty.

The blooming of each firework is accompanied by a crisp popping sound, as if it is the most pleasant music of nature, adding a bit of lively and festive atmosphere to this New Year's Eve.

Xia Yurou held up the crystal clear wine glass, the wine in the glass swayed gently, reflecting the smiling faces of the people around her.

With a smile in her eyes, she said gently: "At this wonderful moment of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, I would like to toast everyone and wish that everyone will achieve their dreams and be happy in the new year."

Everyone followed suit and stood up, their glasses clinking lightly together, making clear and pleasant sounds, like the jumping notes in a piece of music echoing in this warm moment.

Accompanied by the blessings of "Happy New Year", everyone's face was filled with happy smiles, and it seemed that even the fresh air was filled with the unique sweetness of the New Year!