The Ye family's divine deer antlers are naturally not from the present day; they have been there for several decades.
Besides, the divine deer antlers aren't as magical as the books describe.
It's nothing more than a rather pretty deer antler. Everyone says it's ten years old, but no one has ever seen what's called fifty or a hundred years old.
It's just that the patterns on these antlers are quite unique. And these things aren't meant to be eaten.
It's just a decoration.
Because they are so rare, they have become valuable luxury items.
Once upon a time, nobles were proud to own it.
Too many divine deer had been hunted and killed in Beimang Mountain, so their numbers were dwindling. The late emperor then issued an edict.
However, this also indirectly indicates the Ye family's social standing.
For an elderly lady's birthday, such a gift is sent, which shows that she has plenty of other things to offer as well.
What's so surprising about that? Last year, when the old lady of the Ning family celebrated her birthday, she also received a luminous pearl the size of a bowl. And that was a natural luminous pearl, without a single flaw.
However, the birthday gifts sent a few days ago when the old lady of the Yan family celebrated her birthday were relatively modest.
That's because the Yan family does have military power, and ordinary officials wouldn't dare to really approach them and arouse the emperor's suspicion.
Furthermore, Yan Lingyun rarely returned and was not familiar with the officials in the capital.
Back in Jiyue Pavilion, Yan Nangui watered the two pots of peonies.
The flowers are blooming quite well, and the pink makeup pavilion that Shu Chengfeng gave me last time has also blossomed a few more times.
It's truly a riot of color!
The Ye family.
Madam Qian looked at Liu Ying kneeling before her, but did not rush to speak.
They just ate the bird's nest, bite by bite.
Very relaxed.
In the dead of winter, there is a fireplace inside, but the floor is cold.
Liu Ying knelt, head bowed, silent.
After a long while, Madam Qian finished eating the bird's nest, rinsed her mouth and wiped her lips, and said, "Do you know you were wrong?"
"Yes, this servant knows her mistake." Liu Ying lowered her head even further: "This servant is greedy for life, I shouldn't... I shouldn't have talked about Sister Cui Zhu."
"Yue'er has a bad temper. She hasn't been treating you well lately; it's because she's being immature. Are you holding a grudge?" Madam Qian's tone showed no concern for her whatsoever. She was just saying it for the sake of saying it.
"This servant wouldn't dare, this servant didn't hold it against you. It was my own fault," said Liuying.
“Your mother died early, and your father is now in charge of things on the estate, so he's quite respectable. You're a servant born into the household and have always been with Yue'er, so I should have trusted you completely.” Madam Qian sighed, “But this matter has disappointed me greatly.”
The firefly remained silent, only clutching its clothes tightly.
“Very well, you’re still young. You’ve been very thoughtful all these years. Get up,” said Madam Qian.
Liu Ying thanked her and got up.
“You are a good child, and you still need to go back to serve her. Yue’er has a quick temper, but you are calm and sensible, making you the best choice. I spoke to her about this yesterday and told her not to hold it against you. But as for you, you must serve her even more diligently in the future.”
"Yes, thank you, Madam. I will do my best," Liu Ying replied hastily.
“Your father is getting old. In a few years, I will choose a suitable match for you to marry off to the child of the household manager. You just need to take good care of Yue’er and be her eyes and ears. Do you understand?” Madam Qian said.
"Yes, I understand. I am deeply grateful. Thank you for forgiving me, Madam," Liu Ying said, crying.
"Alright, now that you're back, go visit your father at the estate, and go back tomorrow," Madam Qian waved her hand.
The firefly left, naturally grateful.
But this gratitude turned into mockery when she returned to the house she used to live in.
The doctor's constant talk of grace is nothing but a threat.
She couldn't disregard her father's life or death. But all these years of diligently serving him, wasn't it all just to ensure he wouldn't be married off to a mere servant?
But who cares about her?
She betrayed Cuizhu in the prison, but she also wanted to live.
Once something goes wrong, Ye Liangdi disregards her years of hard work and loyalty, and now she beats and scolds her at the drop of a hat.
She was unwilling to accept it.
Liu Ying clenched her hands tightly, her mind slowly and completely shifting.
Who is born wanting to be a servant?
In the prince's mansion.
In Jiyue Pavilion, Jiangxiang said, "Now, respectable young men from all over the country have been arriving in the capital one after another. Those who arrive later should arrive after the New Year. I have heard that many people are renting houses in the capital and booking inns. The ladies in the palace and various households have already begun to find out."
"So early?" Yan Nangui was genuinely surprised this time.
“Yes, that’s how things are in the palace these days; everyone wants newcomers to help them. That’s why they’re making their moves early,” Jiangxiang said.
"Tsk, this is really urgent. But we don't need to join in the fun. We can't worry about things in the palace for the time being. As for the manor, we'll see what happens next year when someone comes," Yan Nangui said.
Jiangxiang smiled and said yes.
In the evening, Jiangxiang said, "His Highness has summoned Consort Xia to the front courtyard."
Xia Fengyi's residence was nice, but it was a bit small, probably not to his liking, so Shu Chengfeng often sent people to the front yard.
He also visits Lakeside Residence, but less often than the front yard.
"Oh, then there'll be some drama to watch tomorrow." Yan Nangui smiled. "Let's serve the meal, eat and drink your fill, and go to bed early."
The next morning, it was indeed a battlefield.
After resting for a day and a night, Ye Liangdi was fully recovered and returned to being the person who hated everyone.
Today's target is, of course, Xia Fengyi.
Xia Fengyi suffered repeated defeats and was in dire straits.
But someone saved her today, and that was Ning Chenghui.
Ning Chenghui felt nauseous from the incense in the room. She couldn't leave for a while, so she finally couldn't hold it in any longer and ran out to vomit.
Three months is the time when morning sickness usually occurs.
At this point, Ye Liangdi no longer cared about Xia Fengyi and glared fiercely at the people outside: "Disgusting, can't you go back without paying your respects?"
The Crown Princess smiled and waited for Ning Chenghui to return before saying, "Let's call it a day, it's getting late. I think it's going to snow again, so everyone should take care to keep warm."
She simply wouldn't say that she didn't need to come tomorrow.
Everyone rose and took their leave.
Ye Liangdi glared fiercely at Ning Chenghui, but didn't have the courage to do anything to her.
Before Yan Nangui had even returned to Jiyue Pavilion, snowflakes began to fall, just a few here and there.
I had just gone inside to change my clothes when I saw someone coming from the front yard.
"Greetings to Lady Yanliang."
It was Fuhai, the eunuch in the front courtyard.
"Eunuch Fu, what is it?" Yan Nangui asked.
"No, no, His Highness asked me to bring this." With that, Fuhai handed over the brocade pouch in his hand.
Not daring to linger, he took his leave.
Of course, a reward should be given; incense was given and silver was given.
Yan Nangui opened the brocade pouch, inside was a neatly folded square piece of paper, which, when unfolded, revealed Shu Chengfeng's notes.
"Something came up from above." Yan Nangui laughed as he read it, sitting up straight: "Tsk, this is really good news."
"A virtuous woman?" Luo Kui asked, puzzled.
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