Ye Heng went to the palace and told his brother, "I will spend New Year's Eve at the Chai Mansion this year. I won't be in the palace on the first day of the new year. We will have a reunion at the Chai family and entertain the people from the countryside." The emperor said, "Okay. Your sister-in-law and I will go this afternoon." Ye Heng said, "Okay."

Ye Heng left the palace and rode back. Halfway there, snow began to fall. Gradually, the flakes grew larger. Ye Heng watched the fluttering snowflakes, pure white and glistening, and sighed, "Another beautiful year! Meeting you again in the season of falling flowers!" Returning to the palace, he led his horse to the stable and fed it himself. "My old friend has been with me for many years. Today marks another year older." Ye Heng stroked the horse's coat, added feed and water, and then left.

Have someone hang a curtain in the stable to keep out the wind and snow, and spread straw fans on the ground.

The Emperor and Lu Xi arrived that afternoon. Xiaodong had just arrived at the Chai Residence after being picked up when his parents arrived. He hadn't even washed up yet. Guoguo asked him to go into the space to take a shower while Huangbao found him some clothes. He said his father had bought them for him.

Xiaodong: "Thank you so much, little brother. You've grown a little taller." Huangbao said blushingly, "Mom also said that I've grown a little taller."

After showering, Xiaodong and Huangbao left and arrived at the main hall. Lucy's son sat beside them, talking. "You've grown taller and look stronger," Xiaodong said. "You're in better shape. Being a low-level official isn't easy." Guoguo also said, "Dealing with the common people. As long as you think about them, everything will be easy." Xiaodong also said with emotion, "Well, stand on the side of the common people. Whoever makes life easier for them, they will support."

Guoguo: "The people are like water. Water can carry a boat but can also capsize it!" Xiaodong said, "That's it. If you do something good for the people, they will remember you. But some people say bad things. This time I am vigorously running schools and encouraging the people to reclaim wasteland and cultivate land. I said that the government will provide seeds and the harvested grain will belong to them for three years. After three years, those with high yields will hand over 30% of the public grain and keep 70% for themselves. Most of the people will reclaim wasteland." Guoguo also said, "I have to ask you for seeds for next year! How many villages are there in that county and how many people are there?" Xiaodong replied, "There are nine villages in total, with more than 300 households and 3,967 people. I counted them when I first arrived, and I didn't count the newborns." Guoguo: "I will send you grain seeds during the spring plowing next year. Plant cotton, cowpeas, and soybeans. Corn is also acceptable, but I'm afraid it won't grow well. In the first year of reclaiming wasteland, tell people to apply their domestic manure to the land. It's fertilizer." Xiaodong wrote down everything.

Old Mrs. Li came and shouted, "Dinner is ready. Everyone come to the table and eat." Qin led people to serve the dishes.

After dinner, Ye Heng took the children to set off firecrackers and fireworks. There was a performance by the family. Xiaodong Yan'er wasn't around, so the two of them went to find a place to talk.

The party was lively until late at night when the emperor returned to the palace and Xiaodong followed him.

The Chai family members went back to their rooms to rest. Guoguo and the other seven entered. Yeheng closed the door, and the seven of them entered the space. They walked out of the light gate, got in the car, and Yeheng drove to Beijing.

It was two in the morning when Guoguo knocked on Minmin's door. Still drowsy, Minmin peered through the small mirror on the front door to see it was her mother. She no longer felt sleepy and opened the door. "Mom, Dad, brothers and sisters, come in," she said, stepping aside.

The whole family came in, and Min closed and locked the door. Yang Yang also got up when he heard the noise, and shouted happily: "Hello, Mom, Happy New Year, Hello, brother and sister. Be happy, be happy." Min reminded: "And Dad." Yang Yang: "Happy New Year, Dad!" Ye Heng: "Yes. Happy New Year. Go to bed, get up early tomorrow."

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