Chapter 223 The Grand Princess's Gift

Soon, more than a dozen boxes were opened.

Everyone present was stunned.

There were thirteen boxes in total, containing gold, silver, jade, and various rare and precious items.

At this time, the sun is shining brightly.

In the last box was a snow-white wolf cub that was howling softly. All the things gathered in the light, shining brightly and burning people's eyes.

"They were all...given to me?"

Chu Youning's eyes widened and his mouth opened into an O shape.

【So many?】

[And that Hakimi, such a cute Hakimi, looks just like the dog I once raised, it must be very comfortable to rub it, hiss~]

[But then again… this aunt, I’ve only been an aunt to these royal children for a few days, and now I have an aunt myself. Sigh…]

Chu Zhaohua smiled and nodded: "It's for you."

After saying this, she looked at Chu Wenzong and continued, "Isn't the enthronement ceremony not over yet? Let's continue?"

From beginning to end, there was no sign of loss of control in Chu Zhaohua's eyes.

Chu Wenzong calmly moved his fingers behind his back a few times, signaling his soldiers to protect everyone's safety, and then continued the ceremony.

Next, Qing Qianxue recited a bunch of incomprehensible things like a charlatan.

The last one is even simpler.

Chu Youning came to the royal ancestral temple with a group of people.

The ancestor of the royal family was worshipped at the temple, and finally an elderly and prestigious royal relative added the three words "Chu Youning" to the royal family genealogy.

At this point, the ceremony is complete.

By the time this mess was over, it was already past noon.

Many people's stomachs began to growl with hunger.

Chu Youning followed the royal family and walked in the front. While leaving his head held high in front of all the officials, he would secretly put food in his mouth from time to time.

The other members of the royal family were all focused on Chu Zhaohua, who had said nothing so far, so they did not notice Chu Youning's little actions.

Chu Zhaohua's eyes were always looking forward gently, but he was also looking at Chu Youning in his peripheral vision.

It turned out that her niece was not only similar to her in her memory in appearance, but even the way she cheated was somewhat similar to her in her memory.

But Chu Youning was not completely heartless. She didn't know the meaning of Chu Zhaohua's sudden visit to her conferment ceremony, so she was still cautious.

If she finds anything wrong, she will quickly get out of the way.

Next came the banquet held according to the invitations distributed by Chu Youning.

Chu Youning and a few others walked in first.

Next, Fukang arranged for a few eunuchs to move a small table to the door and sit there.

The civil and military officials of the Manchu court lined up according to the rank of their invitations. After checking the gifts sent by each official, they would shout loudly, and then the palace maids would take their seats according to their invitations.

The most eye-catching one among them is the table on the high platform.

In addition to the royal relatives at the table, there was also a minor official who looked out of place.

This person is Zhong Jian, a sixth-rank attendant.

With an SVVIP card that he bought for 25,000 gold, he swaggered into the hall first amid the gazes of all the civil and military officials.

"Thank you, Princess Royal, for giving me the opportunity to dine at the same table with the Emperor, the Queen Mother, and the Empress today. I am... overwhelmed with fear."

"Don't be afraid, my dear. Please enjoy today's banquet. Come, let me toast you a glass."

Chu Wenzong looked at the big-bellied, walking treasury with a kind smile in his eyes.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Seeing that His Majesty was so kind, Zhong Jian blushed with excitement.

His parents had previously punished him by making him kneel in the ancestral hall for a whole night, calling him a fool and saying that he would harm the Zhong family by being so high-profile. Now look at what happened...

Seeing how kind your Majesty is, everyone in Beijing knows that your Majesty is kind and loves money.

Today he showed up in front of His Majesty, and the gift he prepared for the eldest princess is also very valuable. Who knows, he will be very successful in the future. The twenty-five thousand taels are worth it!

Chu Youning looked at Zhong Jian with a smile, and couldn't help but secretly click his tongue twice in his heart.

[As expected of an official who got promoted through the backdoor with the help of relatives, he is really arrogant~]

[Twenty-five thousand gold, you are such an idiot...]

【Treasure this last lunch. 】

That's right.

As the dust settled on the SVVIP invitation yesterday, several high-profile families who had been frantically scrambling for invitations in recent days were noticed.

One after another, secret reports about the family's financial situation were sent in.

Now... the family assets are too dirty, the Yu Lin army should already be on their way to confiscate the property of each family.

Not long after.

All the civil and military officials in the court took their seats.

Thanks to Chu Zhaohua, people sent so many gifts, there was no reason not to let them sit at the table.

In the end, Chu Youning gave up his own seat neatly and efficiently, and asked someone to create another seat for him.

Today, apart from the most eye-catching SVVIP table, the next ones to be seated are the tables at the door.

No one had expected that, in addition to the royal family, all the highest-ranking officials in the court were seated at the door. Not only did the Imperial Preceptor Qing Qianxue and the young marquis decline the banquet, but even the Jiang family, who had raised the eldest princess, were also seated at the door with friendly expressions, and they were all at the same table.

When Shanshan arrived late, Chu Yunfeng dragged in with a thin body and came to the Jiang family's table with a well-behaved smile.

He walked up to Jiang Wanrong and took out a small box from his arms: "Thank you for the treatment that day, Princess. Yun Feng brought a thank-you gift today, please accept it."

"You are too polite, Sixth Prince. The Princess has already paid for the consultation. You don't need to thank me."

Jiang Wanrong stood up and bowed to Chu Yunfeng, but she had no intention of accepting the gift.

In just a moment, Chu Yunfeng coughed heavily several times, and the corners of his eyes turned red. He lowered his eyes, looking aggrieved and lonely.

"Well, I don't have anything to show for it, so I won't embarrass myself."

Jiang Wanrong looked at Chu Yunfeng's pitiful appearance and felt inexplicably guilty.

"I... don't mind."

Chu Yunfeng raised his head instantly, and those beautiful puppy eyes lit up again.

"Really? Are you willing to accept it?"

Jiang Wanrong was silent for a few seconds, and finally nodded.

"Wanrong thanks the Sixth Prince."

"My Lady, you don't have to be so polite. You are my aunt's sister. According to the seniority, Yun Feng should call you aunt. It is only natural for a nephew to give my aunt a thank-you gift."

On the same table.

Listening to Chu Yunfeng and Jiang Wanrong talking to each other, Xie Ciyan, who was secretly glancing at Jiang Wanrong at first, gradually lost the smile on his happy face and instantly entered a state of alert.