When Madam Liu saw that Liu Jiaojiao's birthday was approaching, she prepared the gifts two days in advance.
Especially when he saw that Liu Jiaojiao's complexion had improved a lot, his smile became even wider.
"As expected of my daughter, she's becoming more and more beautiful." Madam Liu gently touched her, her smile undiminished.
"Mother is really making fun of me!" Liu Jiaojiao was genuinely happy.
"Your mother came today because there's something she wants to discuss with you. A while ago I mentioned wanting to introduce my cousin to Mu Xuan, and now that it's your birthday, it's a perfect opportunity. I wonder if you..."
"Mother, my brother's affairs are my affairs, so of course I'm willing," Liu Jiaojiao said with a smile.
Seeing Liu Jiaojiao's sensible appearance, Madam Liu was even happier.
She paid attention for a while, then led her people to continue preparing for Liu Jiaojiao's birthday.
In the past few days, the matter of the young princess of Xuanyi Marquis has faded away.
Liu Jiaojiao touched her earring, a slight smile playing on her lips.
Sure enough, there's nothing that can't be solved!
As long as she does it cleanly, no one will suspect her!
However... there are always trade-offs!
Liu Jiaojiao summoned Cui'er.
"Miss, is there anything you need to tell me?" Cui'er asked.
"My birthday is approaching, and the matter of the little princess is heartbreaking. So let's use my birthday to do some good deeds and help some orphans. If there are any girls who want to stay and are willing to endure hardship, then let them stay. We can have more girls," Liu Jiaojiao instructed calmly.
She's willing to accept any number of girls who come.
Upon hearing this, Cui'er's long eyelashes trembled slightly.
Liu Jiaojiao could see her expression clearly in the mirror.
She turned around, took a fine jade bracelet, and gently slipped it onto Cui'er's wrist.
“Cui’er, you know that I’ve treated you well all these years. You’re the person I trust the most. Although we are master and servant, in my heart I’ve always considered you a good sister, family.”
As Liu Jiaojiao spoke, she gently raised her hand and touched Cui'er's face.
"We're family, so naturally we're one, right? Good Cui'er?"
Liu Jiaojiao smiled and gently applied her usual jade cream to Cui'er's hands, as if she were caressing a beautiful jade.
“Miss…if you want to do good deeds, Cui’er will naturally support you!” Cui’er said tremblingly.
"That's right! You do this often, you have experience, I definitely won't treat you unfairly!" Liu Jiaojiao raised her eyebrows.
If she were alone, there would naturally be some things she wouldn't dare to do.
But she is not alone.
As long as she does it, the people behind her will have the ability to make her leave unscathed!
"Go and prepare the medicine! This Yu Shuang is for you." With that, Liu Jiaojiao handed the item to Cui'er.
Cui'er dared not refuse, so she nodded and went downstairs.
Seeing Cui'er leave, Liu Jiaojiao picked up a handkerchief from the side, wiped her hands, and then disdainfully threw it aside.
There are some things she didn't want to happen this way.
But... there are always gains and losses; she has already given them a choice!
If you choose something, you must be prepared to lose something else...
If they choose that path, there's nothing she can do.
Just like the young princess of Xuanyi Marquis.
We didn't force her to a dead end; she chose to die on her own, so she has no one to blame but herself!
...
With Liu Jiaojiao's birthday approaching, the Duke's Mansion naturally prepared a gift, which was personally selected by Old Madam Shen.
As Shen Changji's betrothed, Liu Jiaojiao naturally needed to prepare a birthday gift for her.
It is said that this gift is quite special.
The fact that both were presented together was enough to prove how much the Duke's mansion valued Liu Jiaojiao.
Outsiders praised Liu Jiaojiao highly, saying that she was kind-hearted and had helped many orphans on her birthday, and was simply a bodhisattva descended to earth!
Su Miao dismissed these words.
"While you're at it, find out where the children she's helping are going."
She was once an orphan herself and knows what it feels like to be helped by others.
Besides, those are just children, they don't have many tricks up their sleeves, they won't think too much, they'll just think Liu Jiaojiao is nice.
But she knew perfectly well what kind of poisonous creature Liu Jiaojiao was!
"Yes, Miss," Tao'er replied after applying the medicine to Su Miao.
Su Miao glanced at it; the injury on her back had almost completely healed.
She couldn't help but think of Shen Changji's words.
She resembles a person...
Who does he look like?
She had previously investigated Shen Changji; he had almost no women around him and had always been chaste. If it weren't for his engagement, people would probably suspect him of being gay...
So... who is the "she" he's talking about?
Su Miao glanced at the sky outside; it was time to meet this man.
...
At this moment, Shen Changji saw the contents of the brocade box, his expression dark and unreadable.
This brocade box was a gift from Old Madam Shen. Inside was an emerald bracelet, which he was to give to Liu Jiaojiao on her birthday.
Once this gift is sent out, it signifies that the Duke's Mansion has accepted Liu Jiaojiao.
Old Mrs. Shen has also accepted Liu Jiaojiao. As long as she marries into the family, she will be in charge of the household affairs and become the mistress of the house.
However, Old Mrs. Shen will not tell Liu Jiaojiao openly for the time being; she will reveal it after Liu Jiaojiao comes in.
But bracelets are things with special significance.
He stroked the box in his hands with a complex expression.
Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from behind the study.
Shen Changji put down what he was holding and walked out cautiously.
Su Miao originally wanted to sneak away, but... Tao'er was just too capable, and besides, she didn't notice the small vase next to her, so...
When Su Miao saw the long black robe come into view, she knew she couldn't hide it anymore.
She quickly put on a smile and forced a smile, "Brother...brother."
"My sister really knows how to cause trouble for her brother," Shen Changji suddenly remarked.
Su Miao: "..."
That's what he said, but Chen Changji's gaze noticed the light green bracelet on Su Miao's wrist.
He didn't seem to have seen her wear it.
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