Transmigrating into a short-lived cannon fodder, she beat the son of destiny to pieces

After the talks between the two countries ended, Xiao Huai completely let everyone in Daxiao see his shining points.

Now, Xiao Yan would personally ask about Xiao Huai's academic work every time, which can be said to be very caring.

New Year's Day is just a few days away. Before this, Daxiao had successfully conducted friendly exchanges with the Turks, so this year's New Year's Day is destined to be more lively than previous years.

Heavy snow began to fall outside the window, and the ground was covered in white, looking particularly quiet and beautiful.

At this time, the red charcoal in Yongning Palace had already been lit. The charcoal fire dispelled the winter cold and was very warm.

Eunuch Fu couldn't help but sigh, "Thanks to the young lady, otherwise your highness and I wouldn't be living like this today."

Think about this time last year, he and Xiao Huai were still huddled on the small bed in the cold palace.

Sui Ning held Liu Liu in her arms as they sat by the window, smiling and saying, "This is Xiao Huai's own good fortune. He deserves it."

Xiao Huai was kind-hearted and wanted to protect the original owner. She came because of the original owner. Everything was just a cycle of cause and effect.

Sui Ning asked, "Is Xiao Huai not back yet?"

Ever since Xiao Yan took a fancy to Xiao Huai, Xiao Huai became very busy and was often not seen.

Just as he was asking, he heard Xiao Helin's voice coming from outside, "Sister Sui Ning is biased! She only asked Brother Huai Huang, why didn't she ask Lin'er?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Helin, dressed like a lucky doll, walked in from outside with Xiao Huai.

When Liu Liu saw Xiao Helin coming in, she decisively abandoned Sui Ning and threw herself into Xiao Helin's arms.

Sui Ning: ...

Xiao Helin is a sweet-talking mischievous boy who often makes Liu Liu stunned.

It can be said that since becoming acquainted with Xiao Helin, Liu Liu has started to live the life of a boss.

The tail that was raised up has never been put down again.

As Sui Ning expected, Xiao Helin said, "Sixth Master! I missed you too! I even brought you a gift."

Liuliu's eyes lit up, "Meow meow." What gift?

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Helin took out a small gold cat lock made of pure gold and hung it around Liuliu's neck.

Liuliu: "Meow meow meow." Since you have taken so much trouble, I will reluctantly accept it.

As he spoke, Liu Liu raised his neck, as if to show off his nobility.

Sui Ning: ...

I don’t know who I inherited this look from.

"Why did the little prince come along?"

Before Xiao Helin could answer, Xiao Huai squeezed over to Sui Ning and answered, "New Year's Day is approaching, and the emperor specially gave us all a holiday."

Xiao Helin happily responded, "Yes, yes, we can have some fun these few days!"

"However, I have to go back to Jianjia Palace to accompany my mother on New Year's Eve, so I prepared gifts for you in advance today."

As he spoke, Xiao Helin ordered someone to bring up a jade gourd pendant and handed it to Fuquan, "This is a jade gourd. I wish you good fortune and prosperity in the new year!"

Fuquan took the jade gourd with trembling hands, "Fuquan thanks your Highness!"

Fuquan carefully put the gift into his pocket.

This was the first time in all these years that he received a gift from someone else.

Xiao Helin took out another lotus jade pendant and said, "This is for Sister Sui Ning. I wish Sister Sui Ning good luck in the future."

Seeing Xiao Helin's naive appearance, Sui Ning couldn't help but pinch his little face, "Thank you, little prince."

After receiving the gift, Sui Ning sighed again that Xiao Helin and Xiao Hechuan really didn't look like brothers!

After spending some time together, even Sui Ning inevitably fell in love with this cute little ball in front of her.

It’s nothing, it’s just so likable!

Sui Ning took out a sachet and handed it to Xiao Helin, "This is the amulet I asked for at Huguo Temple a few years ago."

"Your Highness, please keep it close to your body. I also wish your Highness a smooth, peaceful and happy life."

Holding the blessing of peace given by Sui Ning, Xiao Helin immediately smiled, "Thank you, Sister Sui Ning!"

After saying that, Xiao Helin pretended to hug Sui Ning.

But Xiao Huai stopped her and said, "You just came in from outside, don't let your cold air pass to me."

"Humph!" Xiao Helin instinctively felt that he had seen through Xiao Huai and said, "Royal brother just wants to hold him for himself, what a stingy guy!"

As if Xiao Helin had hit the nail on the head, Xiao Huai's cheeks flushed slightly, and he retorted with a hint of embarrassment and anger, "I didn't!"

Sui Ning smiled helplessly and shook her head. After all, she was just a child.

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On New Year's Eve, everyone in Yongning Palace started getting ready early.

There are door gods, peach charms pasted on the walls, and lanterns and decorations hung up, making it very lively.

But when Xiao Huai saw the door gods and peach charms, he was horrified and hurriedly ordered the palace maids to dispose of these things.

Everyone below was surprised, but didn't dare to say anything.

By the time Sui Ning finished washing up, Yongning Palace had already been decorated.

What meets the eye is a series of red lanterns and inverted "Fu" characters, and the sound of firecrackers crackling outside the door, creating a joyous atmosphere and a strong New Year atmosphere.

When night fell, Xiao Huai and Sui Ning came to the market in Kyoto together.

At this moment, the entire capital city is shrouded in darkness, with lights from thousands of houses as bright as day.

Every household is decorated with lights and lanterns, vendors selling New Year's goods are walking around the streets and alleys calling out, and the streets are bustling with traffic.

The streets are filled with a dazzling array of pearls, jades, and treasures; all kinds of food are fragrant and tempting the taste buds.

Sui Ning was still marveling at the prosperity of Kyoto when she turned around and saw Xiao Huai staring blankly at the candied haws on the street.

The vendor's candied haws were crystal clear, bright red and plump, and extremely tempting.

Sui Ning smiled and asked, "Want to eat?"

Xiao Huai nodded, seemingly conflicted and eager.

I saw other people eating candied haws when I was in the cold palace before, and they said they tasted very sweet.

He was very curious, and by chance he had the chance to taste a candied haws without sugar coating, but he found it extremely sour and astringent.

Now, he wants to try the sugar-coated candied haws. Is it really as sweet as they say?

Sui Ning understood what he was thinking and said, "If you want to eat, just buy it. You don't have to put yourself in a difficult position anymore."

Looking at the candied haws in his hand, Xiao Huai's eyes reddened slightly and he took a bite.

When he first took a sip, he tasted the sweetness of the sugar coating.

When you bite through the sugar coating, the juice in the fruit overflows in your mouth, sour and sweet, with a unique taste.

"Is it sweet?" Sui Ning asked.

Xiao Huai's nose was slightly red, and tears seemed to well up in his eyes. He said in a hoarse voice, "Sweet, very sweet."

It was so sweet that he felt that everything in front of him was unreal, just a beautiful dream.

Sui Ning bent down, touched his fair cheek, and said softly, "It will get better and better in the future. You will have whatever you want to eat."

Xiao Huai nodded heavily and added, "And my sister!"

"Well, we'll be fine."

Sui Ning's eyes were smiling, quiet and elegant, just like the gentle and warm sunshine in this winter, which dispelled the cold and darkness in Xiao Huai's heart and made him feel warm all over.

For the occasion, Xiao Huai wore a red wedding dress specially made by the palace today, and a fox fur cloak on the outside.

A tender little face looks cute and well-behaved under the light, with a happy smile on her face, which is very warm and lovable.

Since she met Xiao Huai in the cold palace, Sui Ning had rarely seen Xiao Huai laugh heartily. He acted like a little adult all day long.

Now he looks a bit like a child.

Xiao Huai mustered up his courage, blushed as he took Sui Ning's hand and said, "Sister, it's so lively up ahead, let's go take a look."

There was a crowd of people in front of us, and we could hear the loud noise of gongs and drums and firecrackers.

After a while, many people wearing colorful and exquisite costumes, wearing ghost masks, and dancing mysteriously and strangely were seen walking slowly along the street.

It turned out to be the New Year’s Eve exorcism ceremony!

This is the traditional entertainment activity on New Year's Eve of the Great Xiao Dynasty, which aims to worship gods, dance with ghosts, drive away plagues and epidemics, and welcome good luck in the new year.

Among them were men, women, young and old, and children of officials, all dressed up and mixed in the team, waving and beating instruments together, and singing songs to drive away the epidemic. The scene was grand and joyful.

However, when Xiao Huai saw this, his face changed drastically, and he hurriedly pulled Sui Ning and ran in the opposite direction.

Sui Ning was confused, but she didn't try to break free and ran away with Xiao Huai.

Only Liuliu was left, being squeezed around in the crowd and lost.

Liuliu collapsed and shouted: "Meow meow meow!" Have you forgotten that there is a cat here?

But at this time the place was filled with noise and Liuliu's voice was drowned out by the crowd, and it was ultimately a waste of time.

Only after they ran away did Xiao Huai breathe a sigh of relief.

"Sister, it's okay. I will protect you from now on."

Sui Ning finally understood Xiao Huai's intention and said with a sullen smile, "I'm not evil, why should I be afraid of this? Even if I were, this ritual can't do anything to me."

Xiao Huai looked straight into Sui Ning's eyes and said, "Sister is very powerful, but... I'm scared."

Afraid that something might happen to her, afraid that she would leave one day.

"Will my sister always be with me?" Xiao Huai asked this question that had been hidden in his heart for a long time.

When Sui Ning saw Xiao Huai's eyes that were full of hope and sincerity, she was speechless for a moment.

After waiting for a long time without any answer from Sui Ning, Xiao Huai's heart sank to the bottom.

He pursed his thin lips, and his small hands under his cloak were clenched tightly, with thin beads of cold sweat appearing on them.

Xiao Huai spoke with difficulty, his voice a little hoarse, "When will sister leave?"

Sui Ning said disappointedly, "I don't know either."

Therefore, she was destined not to give him an answer to this question.

Xiao Huai reached out and gently tugged at the corner of Sui Ning's clothes, his face pleading, "Before I leave, could you please... let me know first?"

"Okay." Sui Ning replied softly.

As he was speaking, several beams of colorful fireworks shot straight into the sky and suddenly exploded in the dark sky, with fireworks scattering in all directions, dazzling and brilliant.

The fireworks are bright but fleeting, as if reflecting something.