"What's wrong? Seeing you look stunned, I guess you've never seen such a big scene before."
A sarcastic voice sounded behind her. Zhuang Zhenmeng didn't need to look back, she knew that the person coming was Ji Hongmei.
Before she got married, Zhuang Zhenmeng knew that Ji Hongmei was still the mistress of this family, so she turned around and said to Ji Hongmei politely, "Mother...you're here? I've never received so many betrothal gifts before. The emperor had the eunuchs in the palace send so many things over at once, and I was really shocked.
Mother...since these things have been delivered to the house, what's mine is yours too. You can take whatever you like."
Ji Hongmei certainly knew what was in those baskets. She wouldn't dare take such unlucky items even if she was paid.
Covering her mouth with a smile, Ji Hongmei said, "These are for your big wedding. How could I just take them carelessly? Alright... let the servants take care of these. Is there anywhere else you want to go? If you don't take advantage of your free time these few days to go out, I'm afraid you won't have the chance in the future."
Zhuang Zhenmeng understood what Ji Hongmei said to mean that if she entered the palace in the future, she would not be able to wander around like an ordinary woman. She regarded this as Ji Hongmei's concern for her.
Zhuang Zhenmeng smiled and said, "Thank you for the reminder, mother. I haven't really gone out for a stroll since I came to the capital. So, excuse me, daughter. I want to go out for a walk."
"Go, go, remember to go early and come back early, okay?"
"Um!"
It was rare for Ji Hongmei to care about her so much. Zhuang Zhenmeng responded sweetly and left the general's mansion happily. Because when Ji Hongmei said these words, she also remembered her appointment with Mrs. Ke and Old Man Shu to go boating on the lake.
At this time, it was a full hour late for the agreed time. Zhuang Zhenmeng didn't know whether she would be scolded by Mrs. Ke after she arrived at the inn, but it didn't matter, because today's good news was enough to make Zhuang Zhenmeng happy. However, she would not take the initiative to tell Mrs. Ke and Old Man Shu about this matter.
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"Well, it's done."
Looking at the first batch of homemade skincare products, Shu Jiaying said to the maids who helped her with great satisfaction, "My little cuties, you're so clever! I just casually gave you some pointers this time, and you were able to complete the task ahead of schedule. Okay... I promised you ten taels of silver each, and I absolutely keep my word."
"Wow... Princess, you are so kind. We would like to express our gratitude to you."
"It's my duty. You've all worked hard during this period. After I deliver the goods, I'll grant each of you a day off. Your monthly salary won't be deducted, but you have to take turns."
"I obey your command!"
Amidst cheers, the maids packed all the skin care products and cosmetics into an exquisite small bag according to the quantity.
Shu Jiaying saw that there was basically no place for her here, so she said to Guan Yaoer, "Boss Guan, I haven't seen Xiaohua for a long time, so I wanted to go to the yard to see her. Do you want to come with me?"
"I……"
In fact, Guan Yaoer wanted to see Xiaohua, but was also very afraid of seeing Xiaohua. After hesitating for a while, she finally nodded.
"Okay, I'll go see her with you."
"Um!"
The two walked towards the backyard of the palace.
Arriving at the courtyard where Xiaohua lived, Shu Jiaying saw Dahuang lying listlessly on the ground. She quickly teased him, "Dahuang, you're being lazy. Why don't you go play with your little master?"
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