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On the street where Shen Yu’an and Hua Ling are currently located, there are the most bookstores and teahouses, along with two private schools.
Usually, it’s relatively quiet here.
However, in recent days, due to the release of this new popular booklet in the bookstore, it has created a bustling scene as if the place has become a market.
The two of them walked in the direction of another street.
The other street is mostly lined with shops, and at this moment, the street is exceptionally lively, filled with people who have come out to make New Year purchases.
On a street that is usually already bustling, the fronts of the shops on both sides of the road are adorned with red lanterns, giving the whole place a festive and joyous atmosphere.
The other street was packed with people, even more so than in front of the bookstore just now.
Shen Yu’an naturally didn’t find the others, but he did encounter Ji Xun.
Ji Xun was wandering on the street, looking left and right, clearly in search of someone.
When he saw Shen Yu’an and Hua Ling, he immediately rushed over.
Seeing him approach, Shen Yu’an asked, “Is everything taken care of?”
Ji Xun smiled and replied truthfully, “Yes, I delivered the message to my master and inquired about his whereabouts.”
Shen Yu’an asked curiously, “Is that your former Imperial Tutor’s master?”
Ji Xun confirmed with a nod.
Shen Yu’an had heard about Ji Xun’s master when Ji Xun wanted to stay close to her for a certain reason, but she had never met the person.
Acknowledging this, Shen Yu’an reminded him, “Then don’t forget to settle your protection fee.”
Ji Xun: sulking in silence Please, no interruptions!
Shen Yu’an chuckled and glanced at him, deciding not to bring up the topic again.
“Did you see my mother and the others?”
Ji Xun shook his head. He had just delivered the message and arrived on the street when he encountered Shen Yu’an and the others.
The three of them could only wander around the street, hoping to coincidentally meet the others.
This town, neither large nor small, didn’t take long for the three of them to walk along the street before they spotted two ox carts, one of which had a carriage attached.
The ox cart without the carriage was already piled with quite a few things, Shen Ming was standing beside it, watching.
The others were not around; they were probably buying things in one of the nearby shops.
Shen Yu’an and the three of them walked towards Shen Ming.
Along the way, her mother came back to deliver some items and then took Shen Yu’an and Hua Ling to a ready-made clothing store to pick out clothes together.
For Shen Yu’an, Hua Ling, and Song Xiao Ni, Song Shi chose red padded jackets, saying they looked festive.
The others also bought new year outfits, each adorned with a touch of red.
As they watched their silver coins being spent generously, Song Shi, Zhao Shi, and Ding Hehua couldn’t help but sigh with a hint of heartache.
With so many family members, the expenses were significant. After the New Year, they would have to quickly find some income-generating activities to supplement the household finances.
Otherwise, no matter how much money they had, it would eventually be depleted.
With this in mind, Song Shi planned to discuss with Shen Rong about teaching at a private school in town after the New Year.
By the time they had finished buying everything, it was already afternoon.
The slightly warmer temperature had dropped again, prompting Shen Yu’an and the others to quickly board the ox cart and begin their journey back.
Today was New Year’s Eve, and the people remaining at the Shen residence had put up couplets on the door.
The couplets for both the Shen and Zhang families had been prepared by Shen Rong and Ji Xun a day in advance, so on New Year’s Eve, they could be directly pasted on the doors.
Fresh couplets representing hopeful aspirations were pasted on the newly framed doorway, and two red lanterns were hanging outside the main gate, swaying in the cold wind.
At this moment, Shen Yu’an and the others returned to Longxian Village.
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Bookstore Owner: Today in the bookstore, I saw a man exchanging affectionate glances with Miss Shen. The two seemed to be a perfect match in both talent and appearance (watches drama with a smirk).
Fei Yanche: What did you say? (glares menacingly)
Bookstore Owner: Hehe… I mean, Your Highness, it’s safe to say that you and Miss Shen are a match made in heaven, truly meant for each other.