"Master, Master, Miss has sent a letter!" Liu Sheng shouted loudly.
Liu Dashi and Wu were busy in the kitchen when they heard that their daughter had sent a letter. They quickly wiped their hands clean and took the letter from Liu Sheng.
When I finally got the letter, I realized I didn't recognize all the characters, so I awkwardly handed it back to the person who delivered it.
Then he looked expectantly at the messenger.
The person who came was sent by Gu Lingchen. Fearing that Liu Sisi's parents couldn't read, he specifically asked him to finish the letter before leaving.
"Father, Mother, brothers, I am doing well in the capital, so don't worry about me. Recently, I have helped His Majesty the Emperor resolve a number of thorny issues."
"His Majesty the Emperor is very pleased with me and has bestowed upon me the title of Princess Anning. I have also brought back the imperial edict, as well as a box of gold and silver jewels that His Majesty bestowed upon me. My parents have kept them safe."
"Finally, I hope that my parents and brothers can take good care of their health, and that when I come back, the whole family will be healthy and strong."
After reading Liu Sisi's letter, Liu Dashi and Wu told the messenger what they wanted to say to Liu Sisi, and the messenger wrote it down.
He then took out a box from the carriage, inside which was an imperial edict.
Then another box was brought over, containing gold and silver jewelry bestowed upon Liu Sisi by Emperor Yong'an. Liu Sisi asked to take one-third of it back with her.
"Thank you, young man. How about we have a simple meal here?" After unloading the goods, Liu Dashi warmly greeted the messenger.
"Thank you, Master Liu. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll head back now," the messenger said, not staying for a meal.
Liu Dashi then slipped him ten taels of silver, saying, "Brother, take this and buy some tea on the way!"
The messenger accepted the silver, thanked him, and left.
Liu Dashi and Wu Shi looked at the things on the ground and tremblingly opened the box containing the imperial edict.
"My goodness, my daughter is really something! She went to the capital and became a princess." Liu Dashi said proudly.
"Yes! Our daughter is no ordinary person; she can't be compared to anyone else." Mrs. Wu firmly believed that Liu Sisi was a fairy descended from heaven.
"Father, Mother, what are you doing?" Liu Sifu was planning to open another branch shop in the county town and had just returned from looking at potential locations.
"Sifu, come quick! Your sister has written a letter." Liu Sifu can already recognize many characters, and he was both shocked and proud after reading Liu Sisi's letter.
The group opened the box of gold and silver jewelry and gasped in astonishment.
"My goodness, so much gold, jewelry, and calligraphy and paintings! My daughter has struck it rich!" After looking at the box, Madam Wu quickly closed it.
"Honey, Sifu, you must hide this box well, lest it be stolen by thieves. We're keeping it for our daughter as her dowry."
Liu Dashi and Liu Sifu both nodded in agreement.
"Hurry up! Why hasn't my rice noodles arrived yet!"
The group was so engrossed in what they were looking at that they forgot there was a bunch of customers waiting at the shop in front of them!
"Coming right away!" Mrs. Wu quickly responded and then went into the kitchen.
Liu Sifu also went to help, and Liu Dashi drove his own carriage to load the imperial edict and the box into the carriage and headed home.
The more he thought about it, the happier he felt. His parents used to look down on him and think he was useless, but now, thanks to his daughter, he was living a better life than anyone else.
He decided to go back to the village tomorrow to announce that his daughter was now a princess, as this would bring honor to the entire village.
He went home, put the box containing the gold and silver into a hidden compartment in his house, and then hummed a little tune as he returned to the shop.
Now he wants to show off his daughter to everyone he sees.
So he walked to the middle of the shop and said.
"Esteemed guests, to celebrate my daughter becoming the Princess Anning, personally bestowed by the Emperor."
"Today, all customers' purchases are free. But remember to come back and support us after this free meal!"
"Oh, congratulations, Mr. Liu!" Your daughter is truly remarkable.
"Really? I didn't see anyone come to read out the imperial edict."
"It's definitely true! No one would dare to forge an imperial edict, that would cost them their head. Didn't you see that maybe you weren't there when the edict was being read? What's so strange about that?"
"That's right, if Master Liu is giving us a free meal, how could it be fake? We're getting a good deal today, so why aren't you all ordering some good food instead of gossiping here?"
Realizing what had happened, the two quickly ran to the order counter and lined up.
They did manage to get a lot of money back after a day of free meals, but this also served as free advertising for the new branch.
Seeing that the meals were being offered for free, Liu Sifu couldn't let the business go to waste, so he told each customer who ordered that the new shop was about to open.
They also said that if you bring more than three people to eat at the new shop on its opening day, you will get an 80% discount.
It has to be said that Liu Sifu has really opened up his mind to business, and now he's becoming more and more adept at doing business.
The next day, Liu Dashi and Wu returned to Tianshan Village with two newly bought servants and a cartload of pastry boxes.
First, we went to Zhou Lizheng's house and delivered a lot of things to his family, including eggs, rice, and a basket of fruit.
Finally, he told his family about Liu Sisi becoming a princess.
"Sisi is such a promising girl, our village is really benefiting from this."
Zhou Li was genuinely happy.
He also had his servants deliver boxes of snacks to each household, saying that everyone should share in the joy.
Except for Li Ergou's family, every other household received a gift.
Liu Dashi delivered it himself to the old house.
When Liu Yuanshan saw his eldest son return home, he immediately put down his work while chopping firewood in the yard and went to greet him.
Looking at her eldest son, who was dressed in an air of wealth, she felt a mix of emotions.
If he hadn't mistreated his eldest son in the past, he might be living this wealthy life himself.
Big Stone's here! Come in and sit down, I'll have your mother cook you something to eat.
Liu Dashi placed the pastry box in Liu Yuanshan's hand and added 50 taels of silver.
Dad, I won't eat. I came back this time to tell you some good news.
“My daughter has already become a princess personally appointed by the emperor in the capital. Our family has brought honor to our ancestors.”
"These are some snacks, offered to you to share in the good fortune. Here's fifty taels of silver, take it and use it to renovate the old house back home! That way you and your mother can live more comfortably."
"However, this money is a gift from me to you and Mother. Remember, the second and third sons cannot receive it."
"I won't say anything if you live together after the house is repaired. I hope the second and third sons can take good care of you two."
"I'm leaving now, you can go back!"
As Liu Yuanshan watched Liu Dashi's departing figure, tears streamed down his face.
He knew that his eldest son was still complaining about them, but he was bound by filial piety, so Liu Dashi had to come back occasionally to take care of the two old people.
He was filled with regret! If he had treated his eldest son's family better in the past, he would have received far more than he had now.
The eldest son's family has now wielded such power that they have influence even in the capital city; they can't afford to offend them.
Old Mrs. Wang had just finished cooking when she saw her husband standing there in a daze, so she came over and patted Liu Yuanshan on the shoulder.
"Honey, dinner's ready! What are you standing there for?"
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