"Oh, sister-in-law, you're too kind! I..." Zhao Erleng's wife gripped the hem of her clothes tightly with both hands, standing to the side looking very reserved.

"Sit down, what are you standing there for!" Jiang Ling found Zhao Erleng's wife's appearance amusing and pointed to the chair next to her.

Zhao Erleng's wife waved her hand and shook her head like a rattle drum. She might have dared to do it before, but Jiang Ling's status was different now. Even if she had a thousand lives, she wouldn't dare.

“Sister-in-law, I’m not happy if you become distant from me! Although I’ve been given the title of Ruren, I hope you will treat me the same as before. If this title creates distance between us, I will really be sad!” Jiang Ling said, making a gesture as if she was secretly wiping away tears.

This terrified Zhao Erleng's wife. She rushed to Jiang Ling's side, looking embarrassed, and said, "I'm sorry, sister-in-law, I'm just... I'm just worried... worried..."

"Worried? Do you think I'm a woman now, not the same Jiang Shi as before? Don't worry, sister-in-law. If it weren't for the people of your Lu Family Village taking such good care of me, how could I have survived to this day! Please accept this gift, don't think it's too shabby. I saw some nice pastries in Ye City and bought them especially for you!" Jiang Ling smiled and placed a beautifully packaged box in Zhao Erleng's wife's hands.

Zhao Erleng's wife was even more surprised when she saw the rather heavy box in her hand. The box was square and not only was it carved with exquisite patterns, but some flowers and plants were also specially painted on the top of the box. Just looking at the box, one could tell that it was very valuable.

"This... is too valuable, I dare not accept it!" Zhao Erleng's wife quickly placed the box on the table and refused.