Chapter 220 The Marquis of Changning felt like vomiting blood; the gift he gave to Pei Yuan.
What does Pei Yuan like?
He loves Sichuan cuisine.
But you can't exactly send him a whole table of Sichuan dishes, can you?
Does he like cutting potato shreds?
But we can't just send him a truckload of potatoes, can we?
Wouldn't the people in the Sixth Prince's residence hate her to death?
He also liked the calming sachets that smelled of her.
But the calming sachet is only sent once every two weeks.
Chen Chu accompanied Aunt Qiao for half a day, but Aunt Qiao still didn't choose a gift she liked.
He couldn't help but sigh, "If you ask me, why don't we buy the Golden Jade Pavilion as a birthday gift for the Marquis?"
Buy Jinyulou?
Chen Chu frowned slightly. "Didn't you say the Marquis wasn't after your money? Why did he still buy Jin Yu Lou?"
Aunt Qiao said, "The Marquis doesn't want my money, but when it comes to gifts, the more expensive they are, the more affection they show."
"The fact that the Marquis doesn't care about money shows his affection for me, but I can't just leave without giving anything in return, can I?"
Shen Chu waved her hand with a smile.
"Aunt, you're wrong. The best birthday gift is one that you make yourself. That's what shows true sincerity."
Why don't we make something for the Marquis ourselves? Something handmade, something unique in the world, will surely move him deeply.
Aunt Qiao looked puzzled. "Is that so?"
Shen Chu nodded, his face sincere.
"Auntie, believe me, there is no gift more touching than a handmade one."
Didn't you say that the Marquis doesn't want your money or your shop?
With a noble and aloof nature like the Marquis, it would be too vulgar to give him a gold and silver shop.
Things we make ourselves are different; even if they're not perfect, they contain our deepest feelings.
Aunt Qiao thought about it and found it to be very reasonable.
"I'll listen to you and go back to prepare a handmade gift."
Ah Chu, what do you want to do?
Shen Chu smiled and shook her head, looking mysterious. "It's a secret."
She waved excitedly at Aunt Qiao, "Aunt, you go back first, I'll go out and buy some materials myself."
Shen Chu went to Jin Yu Lou and bought everything she wanted.
I went home and did it myself, polishing, cleaning, and carving.
They were extremely busy and having a great time.
Aunt Qiao came to visit once, and seeing that Chen Chu was working very seriously, she left without disturbing her.
Upon returning, he couldn't wait to share the news with Marquis Changning.
“Ah Chu has really grown up now, and knows how to be filial to the Marquis.”
The Marquis's birthday is in a few days, and Ah Chu personally made a gift for him.
"It was made by Ah Chu herself."
Marquis Changning frowned slightly upon hearing this.
What good things can you make by hand?
Didn't Aunt Qiao say the other day that she wanted to buy Jin Yu Lou to make jewelry for him?
How did it suddenly turn from Jin Yu Lou into something I made myself?
Marquis Changning was displeased, but he put on a forced happy smile.
"Ah Chu is so thoughtful, and Yu Lan, you've also gone to great lengths. Whether it's the Golden Jade Pavilion or a handmade gift, it's all worth it."
I like anything you give me.
When Jin Yu Lou was mentioned, Aunt Qiao said, "A-Chu said that giving away gold and silver shops is too vulgar. Things made by hand are much more meaningful."
"My lord, do you appreciate the affection my son and I have shown you?"
Marquis Changning was so angry he felt like vomiting blood, but he could only put on a very happy face.
That rebellious son, Shen Chu, really knows how to annoy him.
What gift can be more valuable than gold and silver jewelry if it's made by hand?
What's so tacky about giving away a shop?
What he wants most right now is the shop in Aunt Qiao's possession; otherwise, why would he go to such lengths to coax Aunt Qiao?
Marquis Changning was extremely frustrated, but when faced with Aunt Qiao's question, he had no choice but to force a smile.
"Yes, I like it. Of course I like it."
Aunt Qiao left happily.
Enraged, Marquis Changning picked up the teacup on the table and shook it repeatedly, but ultimately failed to smash it.
There aren't many decent teacups left in the mansion.
On the other hand, Shen Chu had no idea that Aunt Qiao had told Marquis Changning about the gift she had made herself.
Of course, even if he knew, he wouldn't care.
She worked at home for two days straight and finally made something that satisfied her.
Shen Chu took the things to the Sixth Prince's residence.
Pei Yuan was somewhat surprised to hear that he had arrived.
"Didn't we give him five days off? Why is he here now?"
Jinbao chuckled and said, "I think Lord Shen must have come to give His Highness a surprise."
"What surprise?" Pei Yuan raised an eyebrow.
"Today is Your Highness's birthday. Has Your Highness forgotten?"
birthday?
Pei Yuan was in a daze for a moment before he came to his senses.
He hasn't celebrated any birthdays for many years since his mother passed away.
The only people who could remember his birthday were Jinbao and Sun Yan, who had been with him since childhood.
"Strange, how did Shen Chu know my birthday?"
Sun Yan opened his mouth as if to say that he was the one who told him.
Before he could even open his mouth, Jinbao swiftly covered his mouth.
Sun Yan looked completely bewildered.
Why not let him say it? He was the one who told Lord Shen.
Jinbao grinned and pulled Sun Yan outside.
"Is it strange that Lord Shen knows your birthday? This shows that Lord Shen has been keeping a close eye on Your Highness."
Pei Yuan glanced at Jin Bao sideways: "Is that so?"
Was Shen Chu really keeping a close watch on him in secret?
Jinbao nodded, "That must be it, Your Highness. This servant will go out to greet Lord Shen."
Pei Yuan's lips curled up involuntarily.
When Shen Chu entered, she saw Pei Yuan looking radiant with pleasure.
She handed the box to Pei Yuan.
"This is a birthday gift for Your Highness. May all your wishes come true and may you encounter only good fortune."
Pei Yuan looked at him, his gaze slightly deepening.
All my wishes have come true.
All he can think about right now is Chen Chu.
How can I get what I want?
With a silent sigh, Pei Yuan opened the box.
Inside the box was a hairpin used by men to tie their hair.
The hairpin is made of sandalwood, and a faint sandalwood scent wafts out, instantly calming the mind.
The hairpin head is also carved with patterns.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a small dog, but the carving technique was somewhat clumsy, and the dog's head was carved in a very immature manner.
Pei Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Couldn't you have picked something more refined as a birthday gift? This dog head sculpture is just too ugly!"
Shen Chu's face instantly darkened.
He managed to squeeze out a few words through gritted teeth.
"That's not a dog, I sculpted a wolf, okay?"
Pei Yuan raised an eyebrow. "A wolf? This is clearly a dog!"
He paused for a moment, then suddenly realized what he was doing and looked abruptly at Chen Chu.
"Wait, you're saying you carved this?"
Shen Chu snorted coldly and reached out to snatch the hairpin.
"Your Highness has high standards. If you don't like it, that's fine. Just pretend I never gave it to you."
Pei Yuan turned his body and raised his arm to avoid Shen Chu's outstretched hand.
He looked at the hairpin again and again in the sunlight, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his face.
"Upon closer inspection, it is actually quite beautiful. Look at the wolf's body, the brushstrokes are simple and neat, and the wolf's head is full of spirit."
Shen Chu felt a little embarrassed.
He knew his carving skills were indeed mediocre.
Asking Pei Yuan to praise him with his eyes closed is indeed asking too much.
She pointed to the hairpin and said, "Pull that wolf head off and see what's inside."
Pei Yuan was surprised and removed the hairpin as he requested.
"Wow, there's more to it than meets the eye."
When he saw the specific situation, he was completely stunned.
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