Today is New Year's Eve. In previous years, Jiang Hetang would hold a banquet in the palace to entertain princes, nobles, and families of officials above the third rank.

This year, he was unwilling to hold a grand reunion banquet on the grounds that Princess Yongle was not in the capital, and no one could say anything.

Jiang Hetang had a lot of fun in Jinding when he got the chance. Many people living in Jinding thought that he was some playful relative of their young lady.

Only a few confidants knew the identity of the visitor.

After all, it was New Year's Eve, and there were no other guests at the Golden Summit except for the young lady. They found an open space and, imitating the people in the north, built a bonfire in the snow. The children played happily around, and the adults didn't care. After all, the Golden Summit was like home, and they couldn't get lost.

At the end, everyone released sky lanterns and made wishes, hoping that the heavens would hear their prayers. There was laughter and joy, and in the distance, you could see the lights of thousands of homes in the capital.

At night, Mingyue went to bed early, not caring about whether she was on guard or not, because she heard Jiang Hetang and the others talking quietly.

"It is said that the best way to put this New Year's money is under the child's pillow." Zhao Yunshan said in a low voice.

"Yes, it's New Year's lucky money, New Year's lucky money~" Jiang Hetang agreed.

"But how are we going to release it? Will that girl go crazy and not sleep all night?"

"Brother-in-law, don't worry. No matter how late it is, I will run to her room to put the New Year's money there." Jiang Hetang promised.

At this time, the Queen Mother yawned and handed him the red envelope in her arms, "Tang'er, help me put it away. I am old and sleepy now. I will leave first."

Immediately afterwards, Yuan Tianzhen and Jiang Mengrou also put their shares in his hands, even Zhao Yunshan, who had discussed it with him at the beginning.

"Brother-in-law, you have been waiting for me to say this! It was a trap from the beginning!" Jiang Hetang finally understood.

Mingyue covered her mouth tightly behind the door and secretly swore in her heart, I must go to bed early tonight!

At night, Mingyue was suddenly awakened by a rustling sound. Could it be that her uncle had come to give her New Year's money? She quickly turned over to make room for him to put his money.

But the next moment, he felt something was wrong. The sky outside was getting slightly brighter. He went to bed early last night, so he shouldn't have come just now.

But gradually, her consciousness began to blur, and she only remembered that she seemed to have vaguely seen two figures, one old and one young.

The man put away the specially made incense in his hand. This incense is not only not for mortals, but even gods and Buddhas are not immune. "Master, I am talking about her, but what about that person?"

"This child seems... a little different. It's best to be cautious. Don't act rashly. I have my own plans."

"Yes, Master."

Just as the two were about to leave, a flash of white light caught the old man's eye. He suddenly raised his hand to stop, "What...what is that? Is it the Moon Hairpin?"

"Master, do you know this hairpin? It is said to be a gift from a Persian saint."

The old man suddenly became excited when he heard this. With trembling hands, he stepped forward to take off the hairpin, but the moment he got close to it, he was bounced away and fell to the ground.

"Puff" the old man spat out a mouthful of blood, but he couldn't help smiling on his face, "Hahahahahaha, I finally found it, hahahaha." Then he fainted on the ground.

The man hurriedly helped the old man up, and before leaving, he quickly cast a talisman, and the dirty ground immediately became brand new.

Mingyue frowned unconsciously in her sleep. The man was carrying the old man into the carriage, but the next moment he suddenly vomited blood, as if he was attacked from behind. He used his last strength to kick the horse on the butt.

The carriage sped across the snow, and soon, all traces of their arrival were covered by the heavy snow.

"Ah~" Mingyue stretched lazily. It was so comfortable and refreshing.

She lifted the pillow and saw a thick layer of red seal lying obediently under the pillow.

Mingyue quickly called Zhizhi and Taotao to share her joy. They came forward with big panda eyes and said, "Good morning, young lady."

"Did you two steal behind my back last night?" Mingyue moved close to their faces and looked at them carefully.

"How could that be, Miss? Didn't I slept with you last night? But for some reason, I had a nightmare in the middle of the night, as if I was beaten for no reason. Now my whole body aches." Zhizhi complained.

"Although I played with them until midnight, you know, I have always slept soundly. This is the first time like this." Taotao's voice was full of fatigue.

"Alright, alright," Mingyue patted their shoulders and pulled them both to her bedside. "Wake up! Let's open the red envelope!"

Zhizhi and Taotao instantly became interested. They changed their previous lethargy. One of them prepared a box on the side, and the other took a pen and paper to start recording.

The three of them were busy like this since early morning. "The first thing to do at the beginning of the year is to count money. No one else can do it except our young lady," Zhizhi said with a smile.

"This means that the three of us will be able to count money until our hands cramp this year!" Taotao said sweetly, which was exactly what Mingyue wanted.

She pulled out a small box from the cabinet at the foot of the bed. Inside were two large, bulging, uneven purses. It was obvious they were filled with a lot of gold and silver. "This is for both of you, one for each of you. Don't complain!"

The two were extremely surprised. Last night, the lady, the general, and even the two young masters gave them a portion of New Year's money. They didn't expect that the young lady had prepared another portion.

Zhizhi was surprised at first, then pouted, "Miss, you stay with us two every day, so when did you prepare this thing? Could it be that you have someone else?"

"Oh, our Zhizhi is jealous." Mingyue pinched her face, which felt very good.

She shook the box in her hand and said with a smile, "I asked Brother Lin to buy it for me. It was you who found it for me. Did you forget?"

Zhizhi chuckled, remembering what happened, and put the contents of the large purse back into the box. "Miss Yinzi, please keep this purse for me. I will wear it close to my body!"

Zhizhi happily hung the purse on her body, "I remember that the young lady had embroidered this purse badly, and Aunt Yunying helped to modify it."

Taotao did the same thing, "The servant also remembered that the big purse can bring more snacks for the young lady. It looks really nice!"

Mingyue felt a little embarrassed. She didn't even remember anything happening. She just picked it up randomly from the embroidery basket.

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