At this moment, Chu's three sisters-in-law also arrived, and Chu hurriedly went to greet them...
"Sister, I'm sorry, something came up at home, I'm a little late!"
As soon as Chu's eldest sister-in-law, Jiang, entered, she quickly took Chu's hand and said apologetically.
"It's not too late! The banquet hasn't even started yet! Sister-in-law, has something happened at home?"
Looking at her three sisters-in-law, who all seemed somewhat dazed, Chu asked with concern!
"Everything's alright now, little sister. Today is Wanwan's birthday banquet. I'll tell you more after the banquet!"
Jiang patted Chu's hand and smiled slightly.
"But……"
"There's no 'but' about it! Lan'er, it's not that urgent, otherwise we wouldn't have come!"
Liu, the second sister-in-law of the Chu family, interrupted Chu with a smile.
"That's right, go and entertain the others! We don't need your help!"
Li, the third sister-in-law of the Chu family, also chimed in.
"Alright then! Please make yourselves at home, ladies. The banquet will start soon..."
Seeing that her sisters-in-law didn't seem to have anything urgent to do, Madam Chu didn't insist any further. She turned around and asked Zhu Cui to check if Sheng Wanwan had woken up. If she had, she would bring her over for everyone to see.
Zhu Cui responded and left, returning shortly afterward to carry Sheng Wanwan in her arms.
These days, Sheng Wanwan has been eating and sleeping well, and has become quite plump. Her skin is fair and delicate, like a beautifully carved jade, and her pair of bright black eyes are constantly darting around, curiously watching everything in the room.
Seeing Sheng Wanwan's appearance, many ladies and young women couldn't help but praise her.
"Oh my, this child looks just like your mother, so beautiful! He will surely become as famous as your mother in the Great Yan Kingdom in the future. Come here! This is a gift your aunt prepared for you."
As she spoke, Madam Ma took a piece of mutton-fat jade pendant handed to her by a servant. The jade was crystal clear and obviously very valuable.
Upon seeing this, Sheng Wanwan was overjoyed, waving her little hands and making cooing noises as she reached for the jade pendant.
[Mutton fat jade! Judging by the quality, it must be valuable! This aunt is amazing! I'm rich! Hahaha...]
For the sake of how good your aunt is to Wanwan, I'll help you cure your infertility when I grow up...
The book describes Madam Ma as having no children but being loved and respected by her husband, and could have lived a happy and peaceful life.
However, because Ma was a good friend of Chu and was outspoken, she offended Mu Rou'er quite a bit.
Later, she was targeted by Mu Rou'er, and her husband was imprisoned. When Ma went to confront Mu Rou'er, she was beaten to death by Mu Rou'er.
Since she was her mother's good friend, and her temperament was one that Sheng Wanwan liked, she could help Madam Ma...
Hearing her daughter's thoughts, Madam Chu felt pleased.
Her friend does indeed have infertility issues.
He prayed to many gods and drank a lot of bitter medicine, but nothing worked.
Although Vice Minister Liu of the Ministry of Revenue did not mind and had no intention of taking a concubine, Chu knew that her friend had always felt deeply guilty for not being able to give the Liu family a son or daughter.
If Wanwan can really cure Mr. Ma's infertility, then Mr. Ma will be much more at ease...
Seeing Sheng Wanwan's joyful expression, Madam Chu couldn't help but show a doting smile.
"Oh my, this little one! He seems to really like the gift his aunt gave him! Look how happy he is! Come here, let his aunt give him a hug!"
Seeing this, Ma immediately reached out and took Sheng Wanwan, teasing her...
"Chu Lan, you are such a lovely child. I wish I had a daughter like you..."
As Ma said this, a hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes.
"It will happen!"
Madam Chu smiled at Madam Ma. She believed her daughter's claim that she could cure Madam Ma meant she truly could…
Upon hearing this, Ma laughed again.
"Thank you for your kind words!"
Next, the other ladies and young women also came forward to look at Sheng Wanwan and presented her with their gifts.
The gifts given by these ladies from prominent families were naturally valuable.
Upon seeing this, Sheng Wanwan's dark, grape-like eyes darted around, her smile never fading, her little hands reaching out in the air as if she wanted to collect all the gifts.
But she was too young; the gift was only briefly displayed in front of her before Zhu Cui took it away…
Wow! This longevity lock is pure gold, right? It looks really valuable! I wonder how much it weighs?
This set of jewelry is really nice; it must be valuable!
[...]
Alas! What a pity! I'm too young; these gifts will never reach me.
I wonder if my mother in this life will be like those mothers of children in my previous mortal life, swindling their children out of their New Year's money and pocket money...
[Oh! What a pity! I can see them, but I can't reach them! Mom! Please don't be like those other mothers, please don't let me squander all these treasures...]
Sheng Wanwan sighed in her mind!
Hearing her daughter's thoughts, Madam Chu couldn't help but shake her head and chuckle.
This girl! She has so many ideas... Do you think she'd even look at something this small?
"Zhu Cui, take all the gifts everyone gave to Miss in her room. From now on, these will all be my darling's dowry!"
Chu took Sheng Wanwan from Madam Ma's arms and said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Sheng Wanwan immediately beamed with joy, her eyes sparkling like stars in the sky...
[Mommy is so good! Wanwan loves Mommy...]
Looking at her daughter's mischievous, money-grubbing manner, Madam Chu couldn't help but burst into laughter...
Chu's smile was so beautiful that it was an eyesore to Mu Rou'er!
She stood up, slowly walked to Chu's side, and said with a smile:
"Sister! Where did the jade pendant I gave you a few days ago go? I spent a thousand taels of silver to buy that jade pendant for Wanwan!"
Why didn't my sister put it on Wanwan?
Mu Rou'er asked tentatively!
Logically speaking, if Sheng Wanwan had worn the jade pendant, she should have died very soon.
It was clear that the child in front of them was not only alive, but even more radiant, rosy, and fair-skinned, showing no signs of weakness whatsoever!
Did the Chu family not give Sheng Wanwan that jade pendant?
The old Taoist priest of Qingyun Temple once said that the little ghost inside the Soul Sealing Jade is extremely fond of the souls of infants. Eating the souls of infants can help it grow and become stronger!
Therefore, if a baby wears this kind of jade pendant, the evil spirit will be attracted by the baby's soul, and that child will definitely not survive the night.
"You're wearing it! This jade pendant is indeed quite beautiful, but I'd like to ask you, how did you obtain such a priceless treasure?"
As she spoke, Madam Chu took out a jade pendant from Sheng Wanwan's clothes and handed it to Mu Rou'er.
Mu Rou'er was taken aback, not expecting that the Chu family would actually put that jade pendant on Sheng Wanwan!
But if she wore it, why is Sheng Wanwan still alive and well?
Could it be that the Taoist priests at Qingyun Temple deceived her?
Damn it! How dare he lie to her!
She's determined to make those scoundrels pay the price...
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