PFC Chapter 508 We are a family!
Chapter 508 We are a family!
On New Year's Eve, the lights come on and the warm yellow palace lanterns emit a soft light, making the hall feel particularly cozy.
Li Chengqian was busy in the kitchen for a long time, with beads of sweat on his forehead. He carefully carried the last two plates of sliced beef rolls and mutton rolls and walked steadily towards the main table of the banquet.
When he placed the two plates of ingredients steadily on the table, the long-prepared family dinner officially began.
Li Chengqian straightened up slightly, raised his hand and gently wiped the sweat from his forehead, with a gentle smile on his face.
He turned and picked up the beautifully decorated wine jug on the table. The body of the jug was carved with delicate patterns and gleamed faintly under the light.
Li Chengqian poured wine for everyone present in turn.
The wine slowly flows into the cup, creating layers of delicate foam and exuding a mellow aroma.
After pouring the wine, he raised the glass steadily with both hands. Everyone's attention was instantly attracted to him. They all raised their heads with anticipation in their eyes.
Immediately afterwards, everyone raised their glasses.
For a moment, the wine glasses collided with each other, making a crisp and pleasant sound.
"Everyone, a thousand words are contained in this glass of wine. I won't say any more. In short, Happy New Year! Cheers!"
Li Chengqian's voice was deep and powerful, with a hint of hearty laughter, and it spread slowly throughout the room.
"Good! Happy New Year! Cheers!"
Everyone responded in unison, their voices rising and falling. Su Zhi, sitting nearby, raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a sweet smile, and said happily, "Happy New Year!"
Led by His Majesty and the Queen, everyone raised their heads and drank the wine in their cups.
The spicy wine slid down my throat, but turned into a warm current in my heart.
Su Tan sat aside, his eyes slowly sweeping over the dazzling array of dishes on the table.
The delicacies on the plate exude an enticing aroma, including golden and crispy roast duck, steaming hot Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and rich soup.
But the admiration in Su Tan's eyes did not come from these precious ingredients, but because this table of food was cooked by His Majesty and the Queen themselves.
Thinking of his daughter Su Zhi, who is now the queen, and his son-in-law, the ruler of the world, Su Tan's heart is filled with emotion.
Over the years, His Majesty and the Queen have been very caring towards me, without any royal airs. They respect me as their father-in-law and regard him as their closest relative.
Whether it was the daily concern and caring greetings during the holidays, Su Tan felt the warmth of home.
This respect and care made Su Tan's eyes slightly red and his heart was filled with emotion.
After putting down the wine glass, Li Chengqian turned to look at Su Zhi as if he had telepathy.
Their eyes met in the air, and Su Zhi's face immediately blossomed into a brilliant smile, bright and moving.
She blinked and gently took out an exquisite bag from behind the chair.
The bag is bulging, embroidered with auspicious patterns, and filled with red envelopes, carrying full blessings.
Li Chengqian took the bag with a gentle smile on his face.
He carefully took out the red envelopes one by one with gentle movements.
"Lizhi, come here, take the first red envelope."
Li Chengqian looked at Li Lizhi with a brother's love in his eyes
Li Lizhi was stunned at first, then she pointed at herself with a smile, and said with a bit of surprise: "Brother, I'm already this age, why should I take a red envelope?
Li Chengqian looked at her seriously, "When the emperor was alive, he also gave you red envelopes every year. Now that the emperor is gone, the eldest brother is like a father. As your elder brother, I naturally cannot let these red envelopes stop."
He paused slightly, a trace of nostalgia flashing in his eyes, and then continued, "When I, as your older brother, am no longer around, it will be your turn to give out red envelopes to everyone!
Hearing this, Li Lizhi's heart warmed, and her eyes instantly reddened. She glared at Li Chengqian in disapproval and said in a sweet voice, "Brother! It's New Year's Day! What unlucky words are you saying? Thank you, brother!"
As she spoke, she reached out to take the red envelope, stroking it gently with her fingers.
Li Chengqian handed red envelopes to Li Lizhi, Changsun Chong, Li Mingda, Li Jiming, Li Jingyou, and Li Jingyi in order of age. Everyone took the red envelopes with varying expressions. Some had joyful eyes, while others lowered their heads slightly, savoring this special care.
These red envelopes are not only a material gift, but also a deep bond of family affection.
Li Chengqian put away the remaining three red envelopes slowly, his eyes revealing a hint of longing.
"The recipients of these three red envelopes are not here this year. I will have someone deliver them to them."
He raised his head, looked at everyone with a determined gaze, his tone full of anticipation, "Next year, let's get together again and have a reunion dinner.
Li Chengqian was just about to ask Su Zhi to put away the red envelope, raise his glass again, and share this happy moment with his family, but was interrupted by Su Tan.
"Your Majesty, please wait a moment." Su Tan's voice was a little hoarse, "I also have a red envelope for Your Majesty.
Chen Ruoyun seemed to have been prepared. She took out two red envelopes from her arms and gently handed them to Su Tan.
These two red envelopes are completely different from the gorgeous and exquisite red envelopes on the market. Although the embroidery stitches on them are a bit immature, they are full of rustic atmosphere.
The stitches are crooked and the pattern is irregular, but Chen Ruoyun has poured her heart and soul into every stitch and every thread.
You can tell at first glance that this was embroidered by her herself, with a strong sense of home.
Su Tan handed one of the two red envelopes in his hand to Su Zhi, and solemnly handed the other red envelope to Li Chengqian with both hands, and then held Li Chengqian's hand tightly.
Those hands were rough and calloused, but the power they conveyed was extremely warm.
"Happy New Year, dear son-in-law! Don't overwork yourself."
Looking at Su Tan's face that had been weathered by the vicissitudes of life, with wrinkles crisscrossing like ravines and his hair becoming gray and sparse, Li Chengqian couldn't help feeling dazed.
Time flies, it seems like in just a blink of an eye, I am already thirty-seven years old.
I still remember that when I first married Su Zhi, Su Tan stood tall and straight in the Liangyi Hall, full of energy.
But now, he has resigned from his official position and is at home. The years have left a deep mark on him, making his face look so old.
"I still have a red envelope? Father-in-law?"
Li Chengqian came back to his senses, with some surprise and some emotion in his eyes, and looked at Su Tan with a smile.
Su Tan shook his head slightly, his eyes filled with the care of an elder for a younger generation. "Of course, as your Majesty said, when the Emperor was still alive, he often gave you red envelopes. The emperor is the emperor, and the minister is the minister. At that time, as a minister, it was not appropriate for you to give red envelopes to your Majesty."
He sighed slightly, his tone filled with emotion, and continued, "But now, the emperor is gone. Your Majesty said that the world belongs to the public, and he treats an old man like me as an elder. So, an old man like me is going to say something that is extremely treasonous."
He held Li Chengqian's hand tightly, his eyes sincere, "Zhi'er is my daughter. Since Your Majesty is my son-in-law, I will naturally treat Your Majesty as my own son."
"Old man, I just wish you all the best!"
"We are all one family, we are loyal to each other, we must be good and keep going together!"