"My lord, Prince Heng... has sent gifts again!"
Qing Ning carried a wooden box to the palace gate and quietly requested an audience.
"Come in, you look so reluctant. What? You're not getting any this time?"
"...There's...a...stone!"
Qing Ning blushed. "He who eats another's food is bound to him; he who takes another's money is bound to him." No matter how tough you are, if you're skilled enough, you'll have to kneel down.
"Put your things down! If there's nothing else, you may leave!"
"Your subordinate takes his leave!"
Qing Ning hurriedly left after putting down her suitcase, only breathing a sigh of relief after exiting the gate.
Looking at the box on the table, Wang Yushi felt a surge of emotion. "What's inside? It won't be the same as last time, will it?"
When Wang Yushi and Qing Ning "stole" his newest sloop from Danshui City, Qin Mo threw a box at Wang Yushi.
When Wang Yushi opened the box, the first thing she saw was an exquisite wooden box, just like the one she used to store her "wine money," except that it was filled with rare gemstones. The vibrant colors made even the accustomed Wang Yushi, who was used to grand occasions, smile.
Beneath the jewel box were several pairs of boots, somewhat similar to those worn by high-ranking soldiers, but more exquisite, more refined, and, most importantly, more comfortable.
"How did he know his feet were big?" Wang Yushi thought about it for a long time but couldn't figure it out.
Another box like this has arrived... Wang Yushi breathed a sigh of relief, just like Qing Ning, before reaching out to open it.
"really...."
Wang Yushi smiled helplessly. In the center of the large wooden box was a wooden box, and besides a letter on top of the box, it was surrounded by shoes.
First, I opened the letter, and there were only five big characters on the letter paper—"I made it by my own hands."
Wang Yushi's heart skipped a beat, but she managed to calm it down with a deep breath. She opened the wooden box, and a fiery red gem, the size of a quail egg, came into view, its colors shifting like dancing flames.
"Hehe!... It's a pretty good stone."
Wang Yushi muttered softly, carefully putting away the gemstones and setting her mind at ease. She then picked up a pair of shoes and began to examine them. She herself didn't realize that the gemstones that used to make his eyes light up no longer moved her; instead, it was these handmade shoes that rekindled the sparkle in her eyes.
Unlike the high-top boots from last time, this time Qin Mo sent running shoes and lace-up sneakers. These were unique designs from Qin Mo's own imagination, crafted from meticulously polished deerskin and finely woven canvas, creating a bespoke version of Da Xia's "Nike".
"Hmph! You tricked me into thinking you could shelter me from the wind and rain while you slept around making money. You're just trying to fool me with this kind of stuff?"
Wang Yushi continued rummaging through the box, muttering to herself. She now understood why Qin Mo had given her 50% of the profits; the spice merchants' wrath was not something an ordinary person could withstand.
This time, the box had three layers. The second layer contained socks and straw sandals, which immediately made Wang Yushi's eyes narrow. In Dayuan, she had already noticed the homemade straw sandals worn by the elves. They were woven with unique techniques to create natural and flowing patterns, and tender green leaves adorned their feet, giving them a cool and refreshing feel.
"At least you have some conscience, you thief..."
Wang Yushi's lips finally curled up. She was indeed a noble empress, but she rarely moved around the palace and was even less inclined to order people around. No one would make these strange things for her. Royal attire was elegant and dignified, but it was also heavy and rigid, lacking any of this vibrant spirit.
As for socks, they were especially thoughtful to Wang Yushi. She had brought several pairs of socks with her high-top boots last time; they were absorbent, comfortable, and elastic. Unfortunately, she had searched the entire palace storeroom but couldn't find that kind of fabric.
Of course, the palace has top-notch craftsmen, and if they were to study it, they could definitely replicate that fabric. But the dignified empress couldn't very well come to them with just a sock and say, "My socks are worn out. Make me a pair exactly the same, and I want this kind of fabric."
The first thing the experienced craftsman did after receiving the socks was to investigate where the fabric came from. After that, things got complicated, and murder to cover it up was a possibility.
The last layer of the box contained two strange sets of clothes, styles that Wang Yushi had never seen before.
There were two pairs of canvas pants, one blue and one white, and two snow-white shirts, both with simple yet unique designs, but the buttons were quite luxurious—made of gemstones. On top of the clothes were two cardboard signs, labeled "Shirt" and "Jeans" respectively.
Wang Yushi held up the two pieces of clothing for a moment, imagining what she would look like wearing them, and muttered to herself, "This is for wearing on a ship, right?"
Looking down at the bottom of the box, there was a dozen clothes with the same cardboard label that read "safety pants." Wang Yushi picked them up curiously and started gesturing with them. Then, her face gradually turned red, and she angrily shouted that she was going to crush the clothes into powder.
A surge of energy rose in response to her thought, its force reaching directly into the clothes. Qin Mo's five words, "I made them myself," echoed in her mind at that very moment. Wang Yushi angrily threw the clothes into the box and slammed it shut with a "bang." (Or search for "Remember to remove the '/' when searching, otherwise you won't find it," here's a sister to help you find books and chat with you!)
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