She got pregnant after the swap marriage, and the scumbag's family regretted it so much they cr

Despite saying that, Gu Chengbing still walked outside.

After going around in circles, we finally got back to the front yard.

He shook the snow off his body from the veranda outside the study.

Large, cotton-like snowflakes landed on the gold bricks on the ground, melting into small puddles that made the black bricks appear even deeper.

Gu Chengbing's expression was somewhat solemn.

The heavy snow started falling at noon and has continued until now, showing no signs of letting up.

Could it be that the unusually cold winter that the farmers were talking about is about to start around this time?

Before he could think any further, a very familiar voice came from inside the study, "Your Highness, what are you daydreaming about outside! The old monk is observing the stars at night, this is bad, something terrible has happened!"

*

That night, Lu Huan stood outside the door of the west wing.

The entire sky was filled with snowflakes, like a cascading waterfall.

Snowflakes danced in the north wind, tracing the path of the cold wind across the sky.

Gao Yan came out from the inner room, holding a cloak, and draped it over Lu Huan's shoulders. "Huan'er, don't catch a cold! It snows every year in Yanjing City, what's so interesting about that!"

Lu Huan exhaled a puff of white mist, stretched out his hand, and caught a large clump of snowflakes. "It does snow every year, but it feels particularly cold this year. Look, it's only been snowing for four hours, and there's already two inches of snow on the ground."

Gao Yan's expression also became somewhat serious.

The path in front of the west wing, which Shi Gu had just swept, was now covered with a thin layer of new material.

"Don't worry, I've made an agreement with the Shi family. Every two hours, we'll go up to the roof and sweep the snow away."

"You've worked so hard!" Lu Huan's eyes showed a hint of heartache.

Despite being born of the same parents, Gao Zhongbao was able to stay at home and enjoy a life of luxury.

Gao Yan, regardless of his past or present life, always has to go up to the roof to sweep snow.

"Hehe, with the Shi family helping me this year, things are much easier than before!" Gao Yan wrapped his arms around Lu Huan's waist and rested his head on Lu Huan's shoulder. "But I'm more worried about the other villages. I wonder how many houses will be crushed by the heavy snow this year!"

"Charcoal and warm cotton-padded clothes have been distributed. We've helped those we could." Lu Huan added in her mind, "We've also helped those we couldn't help with."

Now let's see what fate has in store!

If things end up as tragically bad as they were in the last life, then it can only be said that those people are destined for this calamity!

Under the grey sky, the couple weren't the only ones enjoying the snow.

Li Residence in Yanjing City.

Li Rong also stood under the corridor, his eyes filled with fervor and excitement.

"It's snowing! And it's snowing so heavily!"

He put his arm around Lu Jinxiu's shoulder and said, "Jinxiu, you are truly my lucky star!"

Lu Jinxiu nestled in Li Rong's arms, a glint of light flashing in her eyes, "It's so cold outside, cousin, stay in my room tonight and don't wander around!"

"Alright!"

Li Rong guessed that Lu Ruyi must be hiding some big secret, but for some reason, she particularly disliked herself.

To uncover all her secrets, we'll have to start with Lu Jinxiu.

Incidentally, Li Rong also promised his father-in-law, Lu Chengde, many benefits.

Thinking back to the two of them haggling over the price in the private room of the teahouse a couple of days ago, Li Rong felt a pang of heartache.

However, considering that he was about to make a fortune, he decided to stop neglecting Lu Jinxiu for the time being.

This will also put some pressure on Tang Ziyao, so that he doesn't end up losing money instead of getting any benefits.

Li Rong snapped out of his thoughts and led Lu Jinxiu into the inner room.

The bedroom was filled with the vibrant energy of spring.

Who cares about the howling north wind outside, or how many houses have collapsed under the weight of the snow.

*

The heavy snow has been falling for three days straight and shows no signs of stopping.

Fortunately, every household had saved some extra money before the New Year by burning charcoal or doing other work.

Afterwards, the Prince of Yan's residence and the government office distributed winter clothes according to the household registration. Although they smelled bad and looked ugly, after altering them, they were much warmer than their original winter clothes.

With bamboo charcoal and winter clothes, at least we won't freeze to death.

Moreover, every hour, the bell tower in the north of the city would ring, and from north to south, the drums in each ward would ring in response.

Even if someone is fast asleep, their neighbors will remind them to get up and clear the snow off the roof.

As a result of these measures, there were indeed very few casualties in Yanjing City.

Even if some houses were crushed, most of them were empty houses with no one living in them.

Madam Xu carried a bowl of bird's nest porridge into the study. "Your Highness, please have some porridge!"

Gu Chengbin hadn't thought much of it before, but when Madam Xu brought it up, he actually felt a bit hungry.

He took the bowl and drank half of it in a few gulps. "Why does this bird's nest porridge taste so different today?"

Madam Xu said with a smile, "Your Highness has a keen eye! You've always been curious about what pearl powder tastes like. I added a small spoonful to this bowl, and it seems I made the right choice!"

“Zitong…” Gu Chengbing’s mind went blank for a moment. “That’s something that was meant to cure your illness. How can you let me use it!”

Madam Xu felt a warmth in her heart. "That was true before, but Your Highness, don't you see how you are now? I think you need pearl powder more than I do!"

Gu Chengbin touched his face and it did seem much rougher.

The hand holding the spoon quickened its pace unconsciously, and in the blink of an eye, a small bowl of bird's nest porridge was swallowed.

Gu Chengbin carefully sensed it.

I don't know if it's just my imagination, but his spirits really have improved a lot.

If this thing hadn't been examined by Li Tiandong and Doctor Luo, who both said there was no problem, Gu Chengbing would definitely have thought that something like Wushi San had been added to it.

"Once the weather warms up, invite Ayan and the others to the Prince's Mansion. Yiguang and Yilan will also be able to meet their new master."

"We should ask Madam Lu exactly which sea area these pearls were obtained from. If we could find some more of these fine pearls, we could send some not only to you and me, but also to Father Emperor."

Madam Xu glared at him, "You'd better keep your little scheme to yourself! Is that what you call asking politely? The way you were talking was practically begging your sister-in-law to just hand it over!"

Don't cause trouble, let me go ask! It's easier for me to ask about these kinds of women's topics!

Gu Chengbin clearly remembered the time when Lu Huan knelt down and apologized to him, and he touched his nose guiltily.

"I did it all for you..."

Seeing Xu glaring at him, Gu Chengbing swallowed the rest of his sentence. "Fine! From now on, I won't interfere in your women's affairs, okay?"

Xu gave a smug "humph" and then began talking to Gu Chengbing about building a soup kitchen.

Inside Yanjing City, people were busy everywhere; but in Gaojia Village, it was much quieter. Apart from the occasional person coming out to shovel snow, the rest of the people stayed at home to hibernate.

Using the excuse of saving charcoal, Lu Huan made it a point that the Gao family had been eating all three meals in their own rooms since the eighth day of the lunar new year.

Even the charcoal brazier in Gao Zhongbao's study in the front yard was no longer needed.

Because of what Gao Manting did, Zhou Shi didn't dare to provoke Lu Huan for the time being, for fear that if she angered her, she would spread the news.