"Get up, did you all go out to play today?" the Empress Dowager asked, looking at Yiken'e.
“Anguma, this is what we bought for you outside. Although it’s not expensive, it has a touch of rustic charm.” Yiken’e quickly presented the gift box.
Inside the pale pink gift box was a set of six cloisonné gold hairpin bookmarks with lotus flower patterns. The Empress Dowager was always worshipping Buddha in the Buddhist hall, so this gift from the children would definitely suit her taste.
The Empress Dowager looked at the six bookmarks in front of her. Although they formed a complete set, it was clear that each one had been purchased individually.
"Yiken'e, who chose this set of bookmarks?" The Empress Dowager had a kind smile on her face, having long forgotten about the Mongolian wives.
Qingyan smiled and said, "Grandma, the three children chose them themselves. I was only responsible for providing a small gift."
The Empress Dowager was delighted and quickly had Narentuya pick up the bookmarks. She also bestowed four extra jade pendants upon the children.
"Your Majesty, I would like to ask you whether it is appropriate for Batu Buhe to spend the New Year at the Court of Colonial Affairs, or if he should spend it with the Fourth Prince." The wife of the Left Wing Prince asked the Empress Dowager.
Batubuhe is a prince of Mongolia, and he cannot shirk his duties just because he is young.
“Hurichi will go to the Court of Colonial Affairs,” Batubhe said, looking at the wives.
The Mongol leaders were all heavy drinkers, and many things were decided at the dinner table in the Lifanyuan (Court of Colonial Affairs). Batumuhe was too old and might be fooled by these people, so Huricha asked the Fourth Prince for permission to go to the Lifanyuan in Batumuhe's place.
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