Chapter 143 Return Ceremony
"Well, you and your aunt and nephew are chatting happily, but you left us aside. Second Aunt is very jealous. Qianqian, this can be regarded as making up for the three days of returning home, but what good things did you bring to open our eyes?"
The Second Madam quickly took the opportunity to change the subject. She had been thinking about the things in the carriage. Although most of them were for Tutor Su, their Second House had always been favored, and in the past, with the help of Old Madam Su, they had gained a lot of benefits from the First House.
"If Second Aunt hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten about it. But Second Aunt is more concerned about it than I am."
Su Qianqian signaled to Su Mu, and Su Mu had someone bring in two boxes, one large and one small.
Su Qianqian stood up and opened the small box, and first took out a hand warmer on it. The Second Madam curled her lips, feeling it was shabby.
When Su Qianqian handed it to Su Xinxin, she saw it clearly and her eyes widened suddenly: Is the hand warmer so luxurious?
"Eldest sister, you took care of me when mother was sick, and you worried that I would be hungry, cold, and frightened. I gave you this hand warmer so that you can be warm in the three winters and not be afraid of the severe cold."
[If there is no good person around you, you can light a brazier for yourself. You don’t have to rely on others for warmth, money can also be relied on. 】Su Qianqian said in her heart, I hope Su Xinxin will understand.
Zhu Min shrank his neck.
Su Xinxin had never thought that the hand warmer could be inlaid with various jewels on the gold-cast outer wall, with a brass and gold-plated hollow lid, which was very dazzling. Hearing her sister's wish, she reached out to take it, thanked her, and put it away carefully.
Su Qianqian took out another set of four treasures of the study. Master Su's eyes flickered slightly. How could a scholar not like these good things? He was not short of pens and ink, but it was rare to have one of the almost extinct pens, ink, paper and inkstone made by famous artists, let alone all four.
Su Qianqian handed it to Su Runhe and said, "Keep it. We are family, so there is nothing good about it. You can keep it and give it to your classmates in the future."
[Showing off wealth is not my original intention. My original intention is that I don’t want to show off my wealth. I am rich in capital letters, and your talent deserves the best embellishment. 】
When Su Runhe heard Su Qianqian's words, he nodded and thanked her, his eyes full of confidence and calmness.
Master Su: Son, you owe your father a big favor now, so please change your birthday gift to this!
Su Qianqian took out another book from the small box. It was an ancient book. She didn't understand it. It was found by Qin Hanzhang. Su Taifu glanced at the words on it inadvertently and his eyes suddenly lit up.
"Father, this ancient book is really old and worn out. If you dislike it..." Su Qianqian hesitated and wanted to change something else.
"Don't mind, don't mind!" Master Su quickly stood up and took it. Su Qianqian's hands were empty. She looked at Master Su in surprise as he carefully held the ancient book with his sleeves and ordered the most reliable old butler to personally take it back to the study.
It turns out that the upright and selfless Master Su also has something he particularly likes and would lose his composure over because of it.
The show is about to begin, Su Qianqian opens the big box.
The whole family adjusted their postures quietly. The three items just now were so valuable, and they wondered what good things were in this big box.
"Those are just some common things. It's fine for family members to play with them, but not suitable to give them as gifts to relatives. This is what Qianqian prepared carefully." Su Qianqian pointed to the big box.
The box was big and contained many things, and was covered with a red cloth, so no one could see clearly. Except for Old Madam Su and Zhang's mother and daughter, everyone smiled reservedly. Even the two old ladies put away the anger on their faces.
"The first gift is naturally for Grandma. Thank you for teaching me the rules since I was young. Today, I have prepared the 'rules' for you to remember your teachings."
Su Qianqian took out a rectangular box from the big box, opened it and found a carpenter's compass and square inside, which she handed personally to Old Madam Su.
[When I was taught the rules, I had to stand against the wall for two hours. If I moved, I had to stand for another hour. When my mother begged for mercy, he scolded her and said that the daughter of a traitor was not good enough for any important task. He indulged his daughter and let her be unruly in the future. He punished my mother as well. He knew that my father was about to be off duty and then let us go.
I am now returning these rules to you, go and teach those who don’t know the rules. 】
Madam Su was so angry that her face turned blue, but she couldn't turn hostile on the spot, so she could only grit her teeth and say, "You are thoughtful."
It was impossible to tell whether Master Su was happy or angry. He glanced at his mother with an ambiguous look.
Zhu Min over there was trying not to laugh so hard that his cheeks puffed up: It turns out I'm not the only one who's been punished...
The second wife of the Su family secretly felt that something was wrong.
"This one should naturally be given to my stepmother." Su Qianqian took out a small box from the box and opened it to reveal a piece of paper with the birthday time written on it.
"Back then, you often reminded me that my birthday was a sin. My mother was weak and sick because I was born with bad luck that brought bad luck to my parents and brothers. The dowry you gave me the day before my wedding was a piece of paper with my birthday written on it."
Su Qianqian shook the paper and stuffed it into her sleeve.
Zhang's face turned pale, and she looked at Su Qianqian with gritted teeth without saying a word.
"Qianqian, how could you slander your stepmother like this, you..." Old Madam Su pointed at Su Qianqian in disbelief, her expression and posture exactly the same as her daughter's.
"Grandma, please don't worry. It doesn't matter whether it's true or not. I am grateful for my stepmother's teachings. I have never forgotten them all these years. I have been very careful in everything I do, fearing that I would be criticized for never mentioning my birthday. Look, now I can also be a rich and powerful wife, and return home in glory, all thanks to my stepmother's reminder."
[The nightmare that I have been haunting for five years has changed me beyond recognition. You and your daughter should also have a taste of this. 】
"This is my third sister's birthday. I heard that she will be married off as a concubine, but my stepmother has fallen seriously ill and cannot walk freely. This birthday may not bring good luck to my parents. She should take me as an example and be alert every day. So I'm giving this to my stepmother to add to my third sister's dowry in the future."
Su Qianqian slightly turned sideways, and Su Mu took the box and put it in Zhang's arms. Zhang's hands were shaking a little. She looked at the silent Su Taifu, but still smiled: "Qianqian is thoughtful, no need to thank me, it's what a mother should do."
"This is another gift for my third sister. If you didn't learn the rules well before, you might have a hard time in the mansion of the Loyal and Brave Earl. Not only will you be laughed at, but you will also suffer.
Sister has prepared a pair of 'easy kneeling' for you. Even if you kneel for a whole day, you will only get bruises for a few days at most, and your muscles and bones will not be injured. ”
Su Mu took it again and handed it to Su Miaomiao.
Su Miaomiao was so angry that she was about to throw it out, but seeing the cold gaze of Master Su, she swallowed her anger and accepted it, and had to say, "Thank you, second sister."
The second wife of the Su family, the two old aunts, and the cousins understood that this was not a return to give gifts, but a return to seek revenge! He immediately thought carefully to see if there was anything that had made Su Qianqian feel embarrassed.
"Second Aunt, you must be waiting impatiently. Qianqian specially prepared a gift for you. It took me a lot of effort to find it."
Su Qianqian rummaged through the big box and took out a large wooden box.
"Qianqian, Second Aunt was just joking with you. Just don't accept this gift." Madam Su waved her hands repeatedly, feeling that the box did not contain anything good.
"How can I not want it? Second Aunt, why don't you take a look at what's inside? Don't regret it!"
Su Qianqian smiled innocently.
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