The butler hesitated for a moment but couldn't help asking.
"About Prince Zhao... should we send someone over with a New Year's gift?"
This time, Princess Rouwan finally reacted.
She raised her head, her gaze falling coldly on the butler.
"He was the one who caused the Lord Duke's death. Why should I send him a New Year's gift? Does he deserve it?"
The butler shut his mouth and left silently.
The entire Duke Zhen Country Mansion was lifeless and gloomy.
In contrast, the Prince Zhao Mansion was much more lively.
When night fell, Hua Manman took out the firecrackers she had prepared long ago and started playing with them in the courtyard.
After a firecracker was lit, she leaped high into the air and scurried away in a panic, accidentally bumping right into Prince Zhao's arms.
Li Ji raised his hands and covered her ears.
The firecracker exploded with a series of CRACKLES and POPS.
But because her ears were covered, all those noises seemed to fade away.
