Chapter 201 Taking Advantage
Hearing the noise, Zhen Yue ran out of the house like a little bird and threw herself into the old man's arms.
Tears fell down, Zhen Yue's shoulders trembled with grievance, "Yuer thought she would never see her grandfather again..."
"Don't be afraid, Yue'er." Zhen Yiming held Zhen Yue in his arms, soothing her gently with his big hands, and trying hard not to let the tears fall from his eyes. "Grandfather is here to pick up Yue'er."
Zhen Yue cried for a long time before she stopped crying. "Where are my father and mother? Is only my grandfather here?"
"Only grandpa is here." Zhen Yiming snorted, "Your father and mother are being punished at home, and I won't let them go out. When you are brought back, that's when they will be allowed to eat!"
"But this time it's not my parents' fault, I was just playing around..." Zhen Yue's face was full of shame.
"Children are always playful." Zhen Yiming interrupted Zhen Yue, his face full of indifference, "Because they love to play, they are children. What do you need those old-fashioned people for? How many adults are still wasting their time on playful things at their old age? It's absurd to let a child like you work hard every day."
"If they hadn't forced you to study and not allowed you to go out to play, you wouldn't have run out on your own. You encountered such a disaster. In the end, it's still their fault. You deserve the punishment!"
Su Yujin, "..."
This Duke of Anguo is obviously a man who dotes on his granddaughter without any bottom line.
Grandparents really do have a close relationship! After the two of them had a good chat, Zhen Yiming stood up and bowed to Su Yujin. "On the way here, I heard from the people in the government office that Yue'er was saved this time, thanks to Miss Su's help. Yue'er is the only child in the family and the lifeblood of this old man. Miss Su saved me and our Zhen family. I would like to thank Miss Su!"
As he spoke, Zhen Yiming began to perform a great salute.
Su Yujin quickly reached out to support him, "I am just a common girl, I cannot bear such a great gift from the Duke of Anguo, and this time, it was Yue'er who was smart and clever, otherwise I would not be able to do it even if I wanted to."
"If Miss Su doesn't accept this gift, I'm afraid our Zhen family's ancestors won't either." Zhen Yiming ignored Su Yujin's attempts to stop him and paid a big tribute to Su Yujin. After he stood up, he continued, "Miss Su saved our Zhen family's life, and our Zhen family should thank you very much. However, I was in a hurry when I came here because I was thinking about Yue'er, so I only asked someone to prepare a few simple gifts. I hope Miss Su won't despise it and will accept it."
After saying this, servants came into the yard carrying things.
Huge camphorwood boxes came in one after another, and together with the servants who carried the things, the entire yard was filled to the brim.
After opening the box, Zhen Yiming introduced everything one by one.
Suzhou embroidery, Sichuan brocade, soft smoke silk, pearls, gold ornaments, porcelain, jade ornaments, ginseng, deer antlers... and a very rare coral ornament.
Su Yujin, "..."
Is this the simple preparation mentioned by Duke Anguo, some small gifts? "Duke Anguo, you are too polite. The things are too expensive. I really can't afford them." Su Yujin looked around and only selected the deer antlers and two pieces of Suzhou embroidery. "These are enough."
"Duke Anguo, please don't say that Yue'er's life must be used in return. Yue'er's life is naturally extremely precious, but I don't want to use this as a favor for personal gain. Deer antlers are rare and suitable for use as medicine. Su embroidery can be used to make two new clothes, which will also be festive for the New Year."
Duke Anguo understood Su Yujin's meaning and nodded after a moment, "Then let's do as you say and just give these two things."
"I have no daughter, only a son who is not doing well. He has always troubled me. If Miss Su doesn't mind, how about I take Miss Su as my adopted daughter?"
Zhen Yue smiled with her eyebrows curved, and clapped her hands together, "Okay, okay, then Auntie is really my auntie."
Auntie was pretty, smart, and treated her very well. The hawthorn snowballs and peanut crisps she made were also delicious!
Afraid that Su Yujin would not agree, Zhen Yue tugged at her sleeve, "Auntie, just agree, okay? Grandfather is a very good man, very loving, and Curry has a lot of things. Being his adopted daughter won't be a loss!"
Su Yujin, "..."
It's quite advantageous.
She was just a commoner. If she became the adopted daughter of Duke Anguo, even if she left the support of the Second Master in the future, she would still have an identity that people would look up to. At least others would not dare to bully her easily.
In such a feudal society with a strict hierarchy, it is necessary to consider the issue of identity and status.
"I was separated from my parents when I was young and have been alone all my life. It is my blessing that Duke Anguo does not despise me and is willing to accept me as his adopted daughter." Su Yujin asked Ai Cao to bring a bowl of new tea over, and she handed it to him with both hands, kneeling down and bowing, "Godfather, please accept my daughter's greetings."
"Good child, get up quickly." Zhen Yiming helped Su Yujin to stand up. "Jin'er is smart, well-behaved and sensible. It is a blessing for a father to have Jin'er as his adopted daughter."
As he spoke, Zhen Yiming took off the jade disk from his waist and said, "This is a family heirloom of my Zhen family, a reward from the late emperor. It was originally a pair and was meant to be passed down to my children, but unfortunately I am not blessed with both. I gave one of them to my son and the other to Jin'er. It can be considered a meeting gift from my father."
"Thank you, godfather." Su Yujin took it with both hands.
The jade bi is a type of Hetian jade, with a pure color, warm to the touch, and very finely carved.
Among the Hetian jades, topaz is a very rare jade, which is more precious than mutton-fat white jade. And because of its yellow color, which matches the royal color, it has always been sought after and enjoyed exclusively by the royal family. Occasionally, it can fall into the hands of others, and it is also a royal reward to those who have made contributions to the country.
Such topaz is rare among the common people. The fact that Zhen Yiming gave it to her as a meeting gift shows how much he values her.
Su Yujin kowtowed again and invited Zhen Yiming and Zhen Yue to sit down and have tea and talk.
Several refreshments were served.
Purple sweet potato and yam bean paste cake, thousand-layer puff pastry, plum blossom pastry, etc. Considering that Zhen Yiming probably doesn't like sweet food, Su Yujin also prepared salty biscuits and some dried meat.
"Jin'er's craftsmanship is excellent." Zhen Yiming praised repeatedly.
"I've made a lot more. I'll pack some for my godfather and Yue'er to take back and eat." Su Yujin said with a smile.
"Thank you, auntie!" Zhen Yue's eyes turned into crescents as she nibbled on the plum blossom pastry.
The three of them talked for a long time.
Su Yujin learned about the general situation of the Zhen family from Zhen Yiming. The Zhen family did not have the custom of taking concubines, so there was only the direct lineage. There were not many people in the family and the relationships were quite simple.
When Zhen Yiming learned that although Su Yujin was alone, she was proficient in medicine and cooking, and had many businesses on her hands, she couldn't help but raise her chin.
She is worthy of being Zhen Yiming’s adopted daughter!
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