Time rewinds to the moment when Qin Qianluo gently coaxed the little girl, watching her slowly walk away hand in hand with her brother.

Qin Qianlu watched them until their small figures disappeared around the corner of the street.

Then, Qin Qianluo turned around and, with steady steps, stepped onto the ceremonial guard again.

The ceremonial guard was decorated with exquisite and intricate patterns that shimmered in the sunlight.

With a crisp crack of a whip, the ceremonial procession moved slowly forward, the wheels rumbling, as she embarked on her journey home.

Since then, Qin Qianluo's life has been caught in a busy vortex.

In various workshops and research facilities, skilled craftsmen worked day and night, constantly developing new and ingenious items.

Qin Qianluo moves among them every day, and can always quickly discern the flaws in every newly created item.

In the workshop of Sinong Temple, Qin Qianluo carefully examined the newly brewed fruit wine.

She gently swirled the wine in her glass, observing the wine's "legs" (the streaks of liquid clinging to the glass), then took a small sip, frowned slightly, and pointed out a flaw in the wine's fermentation process.

Suggestions were made to adjust the fermentation temperature and time, hoping to make the fruit wine taste more mellow and have a richer aroma.

She carefully examined the freshly picked and roasted tea leaves, paying attention to their color and shape.

Then, the taste and color of the tea soup are all considered, and detailed methods for improving the roasting temperature and techniques are given in order to further improve the quality of the tea.

She picked up a piece of the newly produced sugar to carefully observe its crystal structure, and then gently touched it with the tip of her tongue to feel its sweetness and purity.

They guided the artisans to optimize the refining process in order to improve the quality of the sugar.

Qin Qianlu patiently entrusted these tasks to the craftsmen of the Sinong Temple, earnestly encouraging them to delve deeper into their studies and strive for perfection.

The other officials in the court were also greatly encouraged by Qin Qianluo's proactive efforts in promoting various affairs.

They all mobilized their wisdom, racked their brains, and put their novel or practical ideas into practice.

They worked day and night; some were writing furiously in their studies, planning new water conservancy projects, while others went deep into the fields to study new farming tools.

They all eagerly anticipated that King Jinrui Zhao would see the fruits of their labor and obtain her precious method of modification.

To enable my vision to be realized more perfectly and to make greater contributions to the country and its people.

And so, the busy days passed quietly like a gentle stream, and the wheel of time kept turning until the eve of Qin Qianluo's birthday banquet.

During this period, Qin Qianluo hardly had a moment of rest. She was always there wherever she was needed, working tirelessly from morning till night.

Finally, with all matters temporarily settled, she was able to breathe a sigh of relief and enjoy a rare moment of rest.

At this moment, the Left Prime Minister's residence was bustling with activity. In front of the vermilion gate, servants were going in and out, carrying various items.

In the courtyard of the mansion, craftsmen were busy building an exquisite painted canopy, decorated with brightly colored silks and colorful lanterns.

Inside the kitchen, a bountiful array of ingredients was being prepared, and the aroma of various delicacies filled the air.

Everyone was working hard to prepare for Qin Qianluo's birthday banquet.

In fact, Qin Qianluo had no intention of holding a grand banquet to celebrate. She was naturally indifferent to such lively celebrations.

However, she now holds a prestigious position and bears many responsibilities and expectations.

In this complex court and social environment, not holding a banquet would always be considered unreasonable and might even trigger some unnecessary speculation and discussion.

Moreover, she was unable to spend her last birthday with her family at home because she was on a military campaign, which has always been a regret for her family.

This time, Lin Ruoqing and Qin Qianyu were determined to celebrate Qin Qianluo's birthday properly.

Lin Ruoqing began carefully selecting items for the banquet well in advance, personally handling everything from exquisite tableware to gorgeous decorations.

Qin Qianyu was busy contacting relatives and friends from all sides, inviting them to attend the banquet.

I hope to give Qin Qianluo a lively and heartwarming birthday surprise to make up for the regret of last time.

Qin Qianluo saw that her mother and sister were completely focused on preparing for the birthday banquet, paying attention to every detail and showing their deep love for her in every arrangement.

Their busy figures held countless expectations and tenderness, which filled Qin Qianluo's heart with emotion and warmth.

So she stopped opposing it and chose to go along with her mother's wishes, letting her mother and sister take care of everything.

In the days that followed, whenever she tried on dresses, the tedious steps and long periods of standing truly left her feeling exhausted.

Those layers upon layers of gorgeous clothes, though exquisitely beautiful, were not easy to wear.

But Qin Qianluo always smiled and patiently cooperated with every adjustment.

She knew that each of these dresses carried her mother's and sister's best wishes for her, so she never showed the slightest impatience.

As everyone eagerly awaited the banquet, it finally arrived as scheduled. On this day, the Left Prime Minister's residence seemed to be infused with endless vitality and brilliance.

The vermilion gate, adorned with brand-new red lanterns, swayed gently in the breeze, casting a festive glow.

Inside the mansion's courtyard, colorful silks fluttered in the wind, complementing the blooming flowers and creating a breathtaking scene.

Under the elaborately constructed colorful canopy, there are exquisitely carved tables and chairs, and the tables are filled with a dazzling array of delicacies and delicate tableware.

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