At around 7 p.m., Chu Lingxuan bundled little Chu Hanyan up in his cloak and carried her back to the Tang Garden; they had to stay home for the Lunar New Year's Eve.
Ms. Chu was in tears and was very unhappy. She wanted to watch her brother and uncle set off firecrackers. Although there were also people setting off firecrackers in Tang Garden, they were all servants and she couldn't join in their fun.
Chu Lingxuan coaxed her softly, saying, "This is the last year the two of us will spend the New Year's Eve alone. Next year on this day, aunt and brother will come to Tang Garden and celebrate with us." He chuckled, having calculated something in his head, "Perhaps, at this time next year, Yan'er, you'll have a little brother or sister. It will be even busier at home."
Hearing that she might have a little brother or sister, even her sadness was forgotten. She asked, "Really? Is Daddy speaking the truth? Will Yan'er also have a little brother or sister?"
