The Marquis' Wife
New year and information from Zhao Fan

Winter is at its peak when it is nearing the celebration of the lunar new year. Many families or shops that replace red lanterns a sign of celebration as well as other lantern lights make the city of Fucheng look lively and crowded.

Adelia stared at the snow coming down from behind the window in silence for a while before her attention was distracted by the awakened Baobao and said 'ba ba bu' showed her presence to the dreamy mother.

"Baobao, have you woken up baby~? Mother's most handsome son". Adelia held her son who had raised his hand asking to be hugged.

The two then stared at the snow together, the room that had been burned with charcoal was warm with fresh mint fragrance ingredients.

"Baobao, has your father reached Cheng's city? Since we haven't been able to travel far, I have to go alone".

"Ba".

"You're also disappointed, but how else, I have to go back to Cheng City to meet Zhao Fan's friend and teacher. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to go back there again".

"Ah ba".

"Baobao, I miss your father. Hehe, even if you haven't seen each other for a day, you miss me too, don't you?".

The sound of knocking on the door made Adelia turn and tell her to come in.

"Mrs, dinner's ready".

"alright. Baobao you were with aunt Lu Mei first yes, later we will talk again about father".

Taking care of children is not easy especially if this is the first experience but the help of the waiter makes Adelia not too difficult in caring for and raising Baobao.

Lu Xiang also plays an important role because always keep their child when he falls asleep due to staying up late exhausted, Baobao woke up several times in one night because of hunger or full diapers.

This morning Lu Xiang went to Cheng city to meet Zhao Fan and Chen Xirang before going to the capital in April which was two months later so he would not have time to visit his teacher if you don't use the time now.

The next day, Adelia took a bath and prepared to come out after making sure the blood had not come out again. He had to prepare for Lu Shan's birthday and Chinese new year.

He made a big tart with the happy birthday lettering Lu Shan then wrapped up the gift he had prepared. Although they had to celebrate without Lu Xiang present, the celebration was not to be missed.

Lu Shan and Lu Cheng who were wearing winter clothes played in the snow then took a warm bath before meeting Baobao who was accompanied by Lu Mei and Lu Yan.

"Lu Shan, happy birthday!!" After dinner, everyone came to the living room to celebrate Lu Shan's birthday.

Lu Shan was so happy, though not so surprised by Adelia's preparation that she was happy to celebrate her birthday with her family.

"Although Lu Xiang's birthday is not with us but we have Baobao to replace!! Let's say happy birthday to Uncle Lu Shan".

"A uh!"

Everyone laughed funny and anxious to see the chubby baby who had already shown good looks and other advantages.

"Uncle is very grateful for Baobao's congratulations. Happy new year Baobao, this is an angpao from uncle" Lu Shan proudly handed over the red envelope he had prepared for his nephew.

"Uncle Lu Cheng will also give you angpao".

Lu Shan's birthday show eventually became Baobao who became the protagonist and the owner of the show is not sad but as enthusiastic as others in teasing Baobao.

Adelia ended the event by sharing the bonus in an angpao with her sisters and the waiter and Baobao and congratulating the new year.

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Lu Xiang who was in Cheng city also saw the sky sprinkled with snow, he stayed at the inn because he did not want to meet the crazy girl Li Yueyin who was in the De Xiang shop house.

"I miss you baby, Baobao. You guys must be having fun celebrating birthdays and new years together".

Feeling agitated, Lu Xiang finally chose to sleep and waited for a quick tomorrow for him to return as soon as possible.

The next day, Lu Xiang went to his teacher Zhao Fan's house which was greeted warmly and enthusiastically.

"Lu Xiang, when did you get to Cheng's city? If you tell me then I'll pick you up at the harbor". Zhao Fan was so happy to see his proud disciple after barely a year of not seeing him, he told his wife to prepare a large banquet for his disciple.

"Don't bother teacher, I just came alone. Adelia can't come because she can only come out after giving birth".

Zhao Fan waved his hand without any problem. "Congratulations on the birth of your first child, the next day your family will grow bigger Lu Xiang".

Zhao Fan knew that his disciple desperately wanted a family for himself.

"Thank you teacher" Lu Xiang smiled happily, one of his ideals had been achieved so he wanted to protect that dream with his own strength.

Zhao Fan then asked his student's learning process and grew proud, he recalled something, looked at his student for a moment before taking something in his room and giving it to Lu Xiang.

"Is this a teacher?"

Zhao Fan let out a long breath before replying. "It's a jade guru's friend, you already know that the teacher has a friend in the capital right? He was the right-hand prime minister, the teacher of the crown prince".

Lu Xiang was stunned then understood what his teacher meant. "Teacher wants me to get into the crown prince faction?"

Zhao Fan nodded quickly. "No, although Shu Taifu was the crown prince's teacher but he was on a neutral faction, not supporting and opposing the crown prince's faction".

Lu Xiang was more and more confused but he chose to hear his teacher's explanation. Shu Taifu came from the Shu family, a literary noble family who also helped build the Murong kingdom and already from one lineage and other descendants they were only loyal to the Emperor alone.

"You can rely on Shu Taifu to protect yourself in the capital. I'll write a letter of recommendation but whether you're accepted or not is up to you, I can't interfere".

Lu Xiang nodded in understanding then began to tell that he was also looking for information from Jansenxui about the political situation in the capital that made Zhao Fan stunned, it turned out that his disciple was not at all naive and made careful preparations before entering the arena, he did not even feel any problem if Shu Taifu rejected him.

"You are indeed my proud disciple, you are good at doing and preparing things. But are you sure the information is reliable?"

"50% teacher, I will not be completely convinced and just make it a foundation in thinking".

Zhao Fan nodded in agreement, the two had lunch together before Lu Xiang left to meet his friend who already had a wife.