The Qingqiu City New Year's celebration was very grand, and every year it was personally hosted by Master Hu and Mistress Huliang, with many other fox officials assisting. Entrusting such an important occasion to Wen Ting alone was undoubtedly a sign of great expectation and trust in him, as well as recognition of his current abilities.

  Hu Qi looked at Shao Zhuang growing up and saw that he could finally handle such a big scene now, and couldn't help but feel excited and relieved.

  Wen Ting heard it and was stunned for a moment, then slowly said "Me?"

  Yes

  Hú Qī smiled and said.

  "The young master can do whatever he wants this year without worrying too much, the fox officials in charge of etiquette will certainly assist him just like they assisted Master Fox and Mistress Fox, besides, the young master has also been involved in the handling of New Year's rituals in previous years, so it should be fine"

  Wen Ting was also shocked and excited after hearing Hu Qi's message. He had been assisting his parents in handling the affairs of Qingqiu City and Fox Palace since he was a child, but this was the first time his parents had fully entrusted him with handling things on his own, especially for the New Year's ceremony of Qingqiu City. Although it would still be his parents and the main fox officials who would ultimately be in charge to ensure everything went smoothly, Wen Ting was still extremely excited nonetheless.

  Just for this year's Spring Festival celebration, where should we start from?

  Yunmian just woke up at this time, dazed and confused, and rubbed her eyes with her paws.

  She heard Wen Ting and Hu Qi's conversation, curiously opened her eyes, and said "Wu"

  Yunmian stirred and heard Ting's presence, hastily embracing her tightly. Yunmian rubbed his eyes with one paw while still holding onto his tail with the other.

  Wen Ting gazed at Yun Mian who had just awakened, his eyes unconsciously becoming gentle, but then, his heart suddenly stirred slightly.

  He remembered that Yunmian had liked the visit of Huang Hou Niangniang to Qingqiu in the past, and the lantern festival held by Qingqiu City for Huang Hou Niangniang. The little rabbit lantern that Huang Hou Niangniang bought for her was still kept until today. Wen Ting thought of Yunmian's heart now is very sweet, he knew that if he could do it again, Meng'er would definitely be happy.

  At this time, Yunmian tilted his head in confusion and asked "What are you talking about? Is it related to the Spring Festival?"

  Wen Ting immediately came back to her senses and replied, "Yes. Father and Mother have authorized me to arrange this year's New Year's celebration. As for how the New Year's celebration in Qingqiu City will be handled this year, it's all up to me."

  Really

  Yunmian's eyes lit up, and it was clear that he too was delighted by the news of Tingting's high score.

  As soon as he saw her like this, he couldn't help but follow her with a smile. He paused for a moment and looked at Hu Qi saying "Hu Qi, what do you think about having another lantern festival in Qingqiu City this year, just like the one after the Phoenix came to Nan Yue Mountain last year, where the Fox Palace and Qingqiu City share the celebration together?"

  Lantern Festival

  Hu Qi was taken aback, he didn't expect Wen Ting to have made up his mind so quickly, but after careful consideration, he exclaimed with delight "I think it's a great idea! The lantern festival is indeed a joyous occasion. In the past, we only followed tradition and lit lanterns on the 15th, but this year if we make the event bigger, we can start from the first day of the new year to the 15th. Every year, many fox officials stay in the Fox Palace for the celebration, but if the Fox Palace and Qingqiu City celebrate together, these fox officials can also reunite with their families and enjoy the lanterns together."

  Hú Qī thought it was a good idea and nodded repeatedly.

  Upon seeing him like this, she also felt at ease and said, "Then I'll write a rough draft of the charter within three days and give it to Father and Mother to take a look. You can also take a copy to let Master Huo and the other officials review it."

  Yes

  Hú Qī Zhengzhòng lǐng mìng, bào quán yìngle shēng.

  English Translation: Hu Qi solemnly accepted the order and responded with a fist bump.

  Yunmian lifted her head, looking at Wen Ting for a while, then at Hu Qi, and tilted her ears.

  From this day on, Wen Ting began to be busy with the New Year's celebrations.

  The New Year's celebration in Qingqiu City is a grand event that happens once a year. The little foxes living outside of Qingqiu City are still unaware, but the inner disciples born within the city are all very clear about it. Upon learning that this year's event has been entrusted to Wen Ting by the Fox Master and his wife, they have become even more respectful towards him than before. Many people have also come forward enthusiastically to offer suggestions for the preparations.

  Yunmian was naturally curious about Wenhui's new task, and at the same time, she couldn't bear to part with Wenhui. When Wenhui handled things, Yunmian always hovered around him.

  It's already late autumn now, and the weather has gradually cooled down. In just a few days, winter will arrive.

  Another year has passed in the blink of an eye, and after the New Year, Wen Ting's age will be twenty. Yunmian is half a year younger than him, also born in January, and soon he will be eighteen years old and nineteen years old by Chinese reckoning. It seems that most of this year was spent on Nan Yu Mountain. Yunmian did not expect the time to pass so quickly, and now there are only a few days left before the New Year, she has a kind of sudden feeling.

  Wen Ting was thinking of making Yun Mian happy while also arranging the celebration perfectly, being very meticulous.

  That day, Wen Ting was in the study reviewing the progress of the New Year's celebration.

  Yunmian had finished her daily cultivation and was leaning against him, watching with interest as Wenchang wrote. Wenchang had been very busy lately, and Yunmian couldn't bear to see him so tired. If there was anything she could do to help, Yunmian would be happy to lend a hand, as long as it helped. Although Wenchang didn't say anything, he was actually delighted that Yunmian was by his side, the two of them working together in perfect harmony.

  Wen Ting's idea of holding a lantern festival was met with enthusiastic approval from Hu Qi, and Fox Master and Fox Mistress naturally agreed to let him take charge. With the Lunar New Year approaching, preparations for the lantern festivals have begun in various parts of Qingqiu City.

  Wen Ting was originally going to go out of the Fox Palace to personally inspect the lantern festival arrangements, he asked Yunmian "Mian'er, do you want to come with me today?"

  "Uh-huh"

  Yunmian looked up from the book in Wenh Ting's courtyard and saw Wenh Ting's eyes, immediately happily saying "I thought I had nothing to do this afternoon."

  Then Wen Ting took Cloud Sleeping's hand and they left together with their fingers intertwined.

  On New Year's Eve, the entire Qingqiu City will be decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, from the Fox Palace to the city gate. The market will be open, firecrackers will be booming, and Qingqiu City and the Fox Palace will celebrate together. Even the four Bi Shan mountains have been arranged for decoration by the officials of Qingqiu City and local fox officials, and the atmosphere is expected to be very lively and festive.

  Wen Ting brought Yun Mian to the high platform outside the walls of the Fox Palace, which was arguably the highest point in Qingqiu City except for the mountain peaks. Looking down from here, one could see the scenery within the city.

  Yunmian climbed up the steps and rushed excitedly to the middle of the high platform.

  Wen Ting followed closely behind her, and when Yun Mian rushed to the front, he suddenly noticed that Yun Mian had hastily run out of the study without taking his outer garment, wearing only a thin layer. It was fine when they were still in the Fox Palace, but now on the high platform, where the wind was strongest.

  Wen Ting hastily took a few steps forward and removed his own thick white cloak, draping it over Yun Mian's shoulders.

  Yunmian didn't feel cold at first, but when she put on the clothes that had just been warmed up by Wēn Tíng's body temperature, she suddenly felt warm. She subconsciously pulled her clothes tighter and blushed, saying "thank you."

  But Yun suddenly reacted and said "You're not wearing a coat, what are you going to do?"

  "I'm fine."

  Wen Ting looked at Yun Mian and his heart was burning with anxiety. He smiled slightly and said, "You take a look ahead first. How does it feel?"

  Yunmian looked in the direction that Wenhouting pointed, and her eyesight was much better than before. She could clearly see many fox officials busy in Qingqiu City, hanging lanterns of various styles on walls and pillars.

  As the Lantern Festival is approaching, more than half of the lanterns have been hung up and the outline of the festival can be seen. Although Yunmian cannot describe what it will look like when the lights are lit, he can imagine that it must be very magnificent.

  "Should be very pretty, I suppose."

  Wen Ting paused for a moment, then said slowly, "I've already talked to Father and Mother about it. That day, Pian Shan will also hang lanterns, but we'll hold a smaller-scale lantern festival that won't be connected to the one in Qing Qiu City. At that time, I'll take you around to have a look."

  "Uh-huh"

  Yunmian happily agreed.

  Wen Ting smiled and looked at Yun Mian sleeping. He actually had another plan in mind that he wanted to specially give her, but seeing how extremely happy she already was, he didn't say anything more.

  Time flies and it's been three days, before you know it, New Year's Eve has arrived.

  It's a coincidence that Qingqiu snows every year, but this year it was late, the leaves on the trees had fallen off, and the cold wind came from time to time, but never saw the shadow of the coming snow.

  Until the last day of the year, Yunmian was curled up in front of Wenhui's chest and didn't move. She was warm, and Wenhui wrapped her tightly so that not a single thread of cold air could leak through. But Yunmian vaguely felt that it had already passed noon, and she opened her eyes to wake up.

  As soon as she opened her eyes, Wen Ting lowered his head and licked her forehead lightly.

  "Woof"

  Yunmian let out a cry, shook her fur, raised her head and quickly licked it back.

  Wen Ting liked the red mark on Yun Mian's forehead, he smiled and nudged her gently with his forehead.

  "Shouldn't we get up and make preparations?"

  "It doesn't matter, all the necessary arrangements were made yesterday. Today, there will be a rotational shift of fox officials to take care of things, and my parents will also lend a hand. If you want to sleep, go ahead and sleep for a while longer."

  "What about you?"

  Wen Ting replied, "I'm getting up."

  "I'm getting up too"

  Yunmian suddenly got excited and lifted her tail, then resolutely crawled out of the thick quilt on a cold winter's day. Although she was frozen stiff as soon as she came out, she still quickly picked up the quilt and helped fold it up with a happy expression.

  Two little foxes folded the quilt together, and Wen Ting carefully pushed it to the bedside with her head. Yun Mian went to open the window for ventilation. Just as Wen Ting had just arranged the quilt and was about to transform into a human form, she heard Yun Mian pull open the curtains and excitedly exclaim, "Ting Ting, it's snowing! It's finally snowing today!"

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