Since the birthday banquet is not a large event, there is no need to present birthday gifts in front of the guests; they can simply be given directly upon arrival.
Shen Wan presented the prepared birthday gifts, which Old Master Yun eagerly opened.
That was a painting depicting the hundred longevity symbols.
Because a lot of gold leaf was added to the ink, it looks somewhat glittery, but it doesn't look as gaudy as writing with all gold powder.
Upon seeing this, Madam Yun remarked, "This handwriting looks somewhat familiar, could it be...?"
Shen Wan said, "It was written by the Prince and me together."
Madam Yun smiled and said, "This birthday gift really touched the old master's heart. When the old lady of the Pingyang Marquis's mansion celebrated her birthday, he knew that you had sent a collaborative painting of a hundred longevity characters, and he praised you for your thoughtfulness several times."
Shen Wan said, "I can't accept my grandfather's praise. Although I also wrote a painting of longevity, I knew that the old lady was biased, so I couldn't bear to give it away. I had a fake made instead, and the original is still hidden in the storeroom."
Madam Yun, "..."
The others, "..."
Madam Yun smiled and beckoned, and Shen Wan sat down next to her. Madam Yun looked at Shen Wan's bulging belly and said, "This 'Hundred Longevity Painting' wasn't just written by the two of you. My great-grandson also contributed to it, making it extremely precious."
The Yun family has no shortage of money; anything that money can buy is not considered precious to them.
The "Hundred Longevity Characters" painting, personally written by Prince Ling, is not something that can be bought with money.
Ordinary people wouldn't be given gifts by the Prince of Ling.
The Yun family surely understands this principle.
The gifts from Yun Mo and Yun Rui were all prepared by themselves. Yun Mo gave a belt, and Yun Rui embroidered a screen. Old Master Yun was pleased with every single one of them. Even the gifts from Yun Qi and Yun Lang were calligraphy and paintings made by themselves.
The family was enjoying themselves immensely, with laughter and joy filling the air.
Just as lunchtime approached, the maid brought the food to the table. As everyone was preparing to take their seats, the maid hurried into the room and said happily, "Master, Madam, the young master has returned to the capital!"
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