Before confiscating their property, they emptied the imperial city and exiled them!

The next morning.

The entire Peach Blossom Village was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations.

The laughter of children filled the air as Lin Xiaoxiao and Su Shi sat in the main hall cutting paper snowflakes.

"Why is this so difficult?" After trying for a long time, Lin Xiaoxiao could only cut out the character "福" (fortune).

Even something with a slightly floral design stumped Lin Xiaoxiao.

Madam Su smiled at her and said, "You cut the character '福' (fortune) very well; you're already very skilled."

Thanks to everyone's efforts, the entire courtyard turned red, creating an even stronger festive atmosphere for the New Year.

The villagers who were rescued yesterday brought them gifts such as rice and flour today to express their gratitude, but Ms. Su declined them all.

She knew these villagers had a hard life, otherwise she wouldn't have risked going up the mountain to hunt.

"There's a lion dance in town today, let's go together!" Yang Baozhu ran over excitedly.

"Really? Mother, I want to go!" Song Wanning suddenly became interested.

Yang Baozhu continued, "Let's go, my father has already harnessed the oxcart, you should all come along!"

“Okay, just call us when we’re ready to leave.” Lin Xiaoxiao smiled and agreed.

Meng Xiuyun prepared an exceptionally lavish dinner for the New Year's Eve dinner.

Liu and Su also helped out.

The girls helped pick and wash the vegetables, while the men were responsible for chopping and burning firewood.

Everyone was busy and it was quite lively.

Because there are many people in my family, we had to set up three large tables to make room for them.

Everyone crowded into the main hall and enjoyed a warm and cozy meal.

Lin Xiaoxiao even took out several bottles of fine wine from her spatial storage.

Everyone enjoyed the meal even more, and Song Huai'an even had someone call over the injured Mu Qiyang and the village chief.

Of course, Gu Xingzhi called out to her, but she refused to come over.

Liu Cuizhu knew that she didn't want to see her, but she felt the same way.

After a few drinks, the laughter and chatter at the dinner table grew louder and louder.

Yang Baozhu ate breakfast early and came over. Lin Xiaoxiao and the others quickly packed up and left with her.

Yang Baozhu was driven there by her elder brother and sister-in-law, while Lin Xiaoxiao and the others were driven by Song Wenjing.

The other car was driven by Mu Qingwan.

Fortunately, Peach Blossom Village was not far from the town, so they arrived in the town in a short time.

On the way, Miao Cuihua looked at Lin Xiaoxiao and the others' carriage with envy.

Although her family was relatively wealthy in the village, they were still far behind them.

"Wow, I haven't been to the city in so long! It's so lively here!" Yang Baozhu grabbed Song Wanning's hand and ran ahead.

Their eyes were filled with light.

Song Wanning hadn't been shopping for a long time and was very excited.

Song Wanning held Yang Baozhu's hand and couldn't help but ask about her fiancé, since he had heard that her fiancé's family was also located in the town.

Yang Baozhu blushed slightly: "We're not married yet. If we meet alone, people will gossip."

"It's good to see it from afar!" Song Wanning was still unwilling to give up.

She was really curious!

Perhaps Song Wanning's words gave Yang Baozhu a reason, so she readily agreed.

However, Miao Cuihua reacted strongly upon hearing this and hurriedly blocked their way.

He said anxiously, "You can't go."

Song Wanning asked, puzzled, "Why?"

“Baozhu is a young lady, and the man is a well-known figure in the town. If Baozhu is so unreserved, she will be disliked by her in-laws.”

Upon hearing this, Song Wanning was startled and, fearing that he would implicate Baozhu, quickly abandoned the plan.

Yang Baozhu held her hand and comforted her, "It's alright. I'll be getting married after the New Year, and then you'll be able to see it."

"Alright, didn't we come here to watch the lion dance? Let's go, or we won't be able to see anything after it's over," Miao Cuihua urged.

When the group arrived at the lion dance venue, it was surrounded by a large crowd.

They arrived late, and now they have no way to see inside.

"What are we going to do?" Song Wanning said, somewhat disappointed.

She loves lively atmospheres.

Lin Xiaoxiao glanced around and, noticing the restaurant behind them, suggested, "Let's go upstairs!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was immediately delighted, knowing that the location was high enough to provide a clear view.

Miao Cuihua stopped Yang Baozhu: "Will they let us in?"

Yang Baozhu then realized this; they had never been to a restaurant in town before.

But seeing the calm expression on Lin Xiaoxiao's face, he gradually felt relieved.

"It's alright, sister-in-law. We're just taking advantage of Xiaoxiao's help."

Miao Cuihua slapped her forehead. How could she have forgotten about the Song family, this god of wealth!

After Lin Xiaoxiao and her entourage entered the store, they paid and explained their needs. The shop owner did not make things difficult for them.

They were taken to the room with the best viewing position.

However, there were only two windows in the room, so they could only sit in the row by the window, while the rest of the people had to stand behind those who were sitting.

Even so, the view is still much better than standing below.

"Wow, they're amazing! They look so majestic."

Yang Baozhu couldn't help but applaud.

Song Wenjing wasn't interested in any of this, so he sat at the table and drank his tea by himself.

"Aze! Lift me up higher."

A clear, crisp female voice came from downstairs.

Looking towards the sound, one could see a woman dressed in a traditional Chinese dress sitting on a man's shoulders, being lifted high in the air.

So that the girl could see the lion dance inside.

Lin Xiaoxiao glanced at it briefly, then smiled and looked away.

But when he caught a glimpse of Yang Baozhu out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that not only was her face pale, but her body was also trembling slightly.

Lin Xiaoxiao frowned, noticing that she was staring intently at the couple downstairs.

Lin Xiaoxiao quietly reached out and tugged at her sleeve, her eyes filled with concern. She was about to ask something when Yang Baozhu forced a smile and continued watching the lion dance.

I'm no longer paying attention to that young couple.

Lin Xiaoxiao didn't know what else to say, so she could only continue watching the lion dance.

After a while, Lin Xiaoxiao got bored and gave up her seat.

He also sat down next to Song Wenjing.

Even though Lin Xiaoxiao was wearing winter clothes, she was still very thin. When Song Wenjing saw her sit down, he quickly handed her a hand warmer.

Seeing Lin Xiaoxiao leave, Miao Cuihua promptly took her seat.

But before she could feel smug, she noticed a scene downstairs that horrified her.

In a panic, Miao Cuihua hurriedly looked at Yang Baozhu.

Seeing that Yang Baozhu was keeping her eyes fixed on the lion dance, I felt a little relieved.

However, fearing an accident, Miao Cuihua lost interest in watching the lion dance.

He hurried over to Yang Baozhu's side, took her arm, and said, "Little sister, I think you're getting a bit bored with what you're looking at. How about your sister-in-law takes you downstairs for a stroll?"

Yang Baozhu was about to take another look at the people over there when Miao Cuihua blocked her view in time.

Seeing the pleading look in her sister-in-law's eyes, Yang Baozhu forced down her bitterness and nodded.

Miao Cuihua breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that she had agreed.

He hurriedly pulled Yang Baoshu along.

After saying goodbye to Lin Xiaoxiao and the others, I planned to leave.

However, Song Wanning stopped her. She was now closest to Yang Baozhu, so she wanted to do everything together.

Miao Cuihua did not refuse, after all, it was Song Wanning's freedom.

With Song Wanning by her side, Yang Baozhu's complexion improved slightly.