Chunmei responded and went off immediately, returning in a moment with an exquisite gift box, which she respectfully handed to Eunuch Yu.
"this…"
Shen Danru smiled and said, "It's kind of you, Father-in-law, to make this trip in person. This is a small token of my appreciation, and I hope you will accept it."
When Shen Danru referred to himself as a junior, Grandpa Yu couldn't help but burst into laughter, saying:
"Your Highness is too kind. This is what I should do."
As someone close to the emperor, Eunuch Yu had seen countless treasures.
Although he was a man close to the emperor, he was well aware that as a eunuch, he suffered contempt and ridicule from many princes and nobles.
However, being able to get Shen Shi's granddaughter to refer to herself as "junior" in front of him makes him happier than anything else.
When Eunuch Yu opened the gift box, his eyes lit up immediately. Inside was a priceless luminous pearl and a fine piece of Hetian jade.
Eunuch Yu said, "Princess, this... I can't accept it, it's too precious."
As he spoke, he reached out to hand the gift box back.
Shen Danru pretended to block him and said, "Eunuch Yu, please don't refuse. This is just a token of my appreciation."
As Eunuch Yu gazed at Shen Danru, he was filled with a myriad of emotions.
Princess Chaoyun's personality was completely different when she was in the Song family.
At that time, she was aloof and indifferent, and disliked getting close to people.
After experiencing some things, when I saw her again, her personality had undergone a complete transformation.
Although Princess Chaoyun was cold in the past, he knew in his heart that she was only cold on the outside, but very kind at heart.
He still remembered ten years ago, when Princess Chaoyun was only five years old and had just been betrothed by the emperor, which greatly elevated her status.
His life in the palace was not easy; at that time, he was just a eunuch doing odd jobs.
Once, when he was sick, the head eunuch forced him to work, and as a result, he fainted on the road.
Five-year-old Song Danru discovered him when she passed by.
Song Danru sent someone to take him back to rest and invited the imperial physician to treat him.
She also instructed the steward to take good care of him and not to make him do these heavy jobs anymore.
When he woke up, he learned that it was Miss Song Danru from the Xuanping Marquis's mansion who had helped him, and he was very grateful.
Perhaps Princess Chaoyun had forgotten about this, but he had kept it in his heart for a full ten years.
Later, he heard that Miss Song had been jilted by the Crown Prince. He wanted to do something to help her, but he was powerless to do so.
Now, Yu Da finally has the opportunity to become someone close to the emperor, and he can repay his benefactor.
I heard that Miss Song was originally the granddaughter of General Shen Shi, and that she had developed the Thunderclap Bomb. He only mentioned it briefly to the Emperor and did not do much else.
These are all honors that Princess Chaoyun deserves.
Eunuch Yu smiled slightly and said, "Since it is the princess's kind offer, then I will accept it. This servant congratulates the princess."
Eunuch Yu bowed respectfully.
Shen Danru was slightly taken aback.
Eunuch Yu was someone close to the Emperor, so she could understand if he referred to himself as a servant in front of her grandfather.
But why was her father-in-law so respectful to her?
She wasn't the only one who saw it; everyone in the Duke of Shen's household witnessed it.
Shen Danru once again expressed her gratitude to Eunuch Yu.
After some further maneuvering, Eunuch Yu finally left.
The members of the family gathered around to congratulate Shen Danru.
Shen Yingxue's eyes turned red with jealousy.
Madam Ke comforted her, saying, "Xue'er, don't be sad. She only got the title of princess because she is your great-uncle's granddaughter. The emperor must have granted her this title because of your great-uncle's victory in the war."
"Song Danru has been stealing the spotlight lately. I'll teach her a lesson at the celebration banquet in three days."
After the Great Shun Dynasty won a great victory, the emperor decided to hold a grand banquet in the palace to welcome General Shen Shi back in triumph.
Of course, the daughters of all the sons and daughters of the Duke of Shen's family will also participate.
"Mother, why am I not my great-uncle's biological granddaughter?"
Madam Ke sighed and said, "Xue'er, it's all fate."
Shen Yingxue felt a surge of resentment; why had Shen Danru returned?
If their family had died outside, it would definitely be Shen Yingxue who would be granted the title of princess now.
Her face contorted with jealousy, and she turned her head to see Shen Yulan standing to the side.
She suppressed her jealousy and walked towards Shen Yulan with a smile.
“Sister Yulan, we are both legitimate daughters of the Duke’s mansion. Sister Ru’er was granted the title of Princess Chaoyun, but Sister Yulan is nothing. I feel very sorry for Sister Yulan.”
Shen Yingxue's words were clearly sarcastic, and were intended to incite Shen Yulan's resentment towards Shen Danru, creating a rift between the two sisters.
She stared at Shen Yulan, wanting to see a look of jealousy on her face.
However, Shen Yulan simply looked at her quietly, her eyes showing no emotion.
If there was anything, it was that he was happy and proud that his younger sister, Shen Danru, had been granted the title of princess.
“Sister Yingxue, you are wrong.” Shen Yulan smiled faintly: “As long as Second Sister is well, it is also good for me as her older sister. I am happy for Ru’er.”
"Sister Yulan, are you really not angry?"
Shen Yingxue was still unwilling to give up. She tried to find a trace of dissatisfaction or jealousy on Shen Yulan's face, but Shen Yulan always maintained a happy smile.
"Why should I be angry? My second sister being granted the title of princess shows that she has the ability and good fortune. As her older sister, I am happy for her."
Shen Yingxue kept her eyes fixed on Shen Yulan. If the other showed even the slightest dissatisfaction, she could use that to sow discord between them and cause the two sisters to fight each other openly and secretly.
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