She gestured to the old military doctor. The old military doctor quickly brought out several camphor wood chests, clearly in the style of Jiangnan, from the inner room and opened them one by one.
"So much!" Madam Luo and Madam Lu were both surprised. Inside the box were neatly stacked thick leather, bundles of medicinal herbs, sealed jars and pots (specialties from Jiangnan, candied fruit, plum wine), and even several large bags of soft cotton cloth and cute little baby clothes.
Luo Qingrou picked up a little cotton-padded jacket that An'an had worn. The soft fabric felt warm to the touch, and a gentle smile appeared in her eyes. "Sister Yuewei is so thoughtful. She even cleaned and sent over An'an's old clothes from when she was little, saying the material was good and comfortable. And these," she pointed to the jars, "are plum wine she brewed herself, saying it's for A-Zheng to ward off the cold. Sister-in-law Qingwan also sent several bolts of excellent Songjiang soft cotton cloth, perfect for making the little guy's undergarments." She picked up a bag of fragrant lotus seeds, "and these nourishing Jiangnan specialties... They are so thoughtful."
Looking at the several large boxes filled with gifts from Jiangnan, and then at the genuine smile on his wife's face, Lu Zheng felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He stepped forward, picked up the jar of plum wine with the words "Prince Jing's Mansion" written on it in red paper, and said in a deep voice, "Yuewei and Sister-in-law Shen are very kind. I will remember this kindness." He looked at his wife with tender eyes, "Take good care of yourself. With your mother and mother-in-law here, and with all these good things, you must take good care of yourself and get strong."
Luo Qingrou leaned affectionately on her mother's shoulder, feeling a long-lost sense of security and the warmth of being enveloped in layers of comfort, and softly hummed in agreement. Outside, the north wind still howled, but inside, it was warm and cozy. The charcoal fire crackled, and the aroma of medicine, food, and family affection mingled together, turning this small border house into the warmest harbor in the northern frontier.
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