“It’s true.” Greenie nodded, smiling as she took another box and whispered, “Miss, it’s all gold and silver jewelry, please take a look.”
Suppressing her excitement, Wen Nongnong eagerly opened the boxes one by one.
Just as Lü Qiao had said, it was all gold and silver jewelry.
Of course, each box contained a letter, signed by the name of the household and the lady who sent it.
Wen Nong Nong put down the box and sat down again. The sudden influx of so many people giving her gifts couldn't be because her luck had suddenly improved; it must still be related to Gu Lin Chao.
Could it be that she showed her face at the Ministry of War with Gu Linchao today, and those people thought that Gu Linchao valued her, so they sent their wives to give her gifts in an attempt to befriend her?
The more Wen Nongnong thought about it, the more likely it seemed.
Those people are really shrewd; even though she accepted the gifts, they didn't hold back.
Thinking of something, she turned to ask Lüqiao, "Did the prince see you accepting these gifts?"
Given Gu Linchao's personality, if he found out, he would definitely disapprove of her doing this, and might even make her return the gift.
Lü Qiao was taken aback. "Butler Chen saw it."
Wen Nong Nong's face fell. If Butler Chen had seen it, how could Gu Lin Chao not know?
What a disappointment!
"Return these gifts...," she said, suppressing her heartache.
Green Fairy looked at her in surprise, "Miss..." Are you serious?
After getting to know her over this period of time, she discovered that the young lady was also a money-grubber, especially fond of money and valuables.
Faced with so much gold and silver, the young lady actually dared to say she wanted to return it; it's as if the sun has risen in the west.
"If we don't return it, do we have to wait for the Prince to come and tell us himself?" Wen Nongnong said dejectedly, not daring to look at the gold and silver jewelry on the table, because she was afraid that if she looked at it for too long, she would be even more reluctant to part with it.
But as the saying goes, you can't catch a wolf without risking your cub.
Given Gu Linchao's personality, he would absolutely not approve of her accepting bribes. It would be better for her to return them, which would actually win her favor.
Thinking of something, she immediately added, "We not only need to retreat, but we need to retreat in a high-profile manner."
Greenie looked at her, confused. "High-profile?"
"At least the Prince should know," Wen Nongnong said with a smile, her earlier gloom replaced by a renewed spirit.
Although she returned the gifts, she might still be able to get something back from Gu Linchao.
A sly glint flashed in her eyes as she said to Lü Qiao, "Invite those who brought gifts back."
...
Gu Linchao was on his way to the military camp when he heard lively noises coming from the front hall as he passed through the front yard.
"What's going on?" He glanced at Wang Houde.
"This servant will go and see." Wang Houde dashed into the front hall and returned a moment later. "Master, it's the Princess Consort."
Wen Nongnong?
Gu Linchao frowned slightly and couldn't help but walk towards the front hall.
As soon as they reached the front hall, they heard Wen Nongnong's familiar voice.
"Tell your wife to stop sending gifts to me. Our prince is fair, selfless, wise, and incorruptible. He will not allow such corrupt practices in the court. As the regent's wife, I should set an example and not tarnish our prince's reputation."
Gu Linchao paused, a look of surprise crossing his brow.
Before long, the servants from each household received their gifts and left the front hall.
Wen Nongnong had already seen Gu Linchao, and at this moment she got up and came out, "Why is Your Highness here?" Her tone was full of surprise.
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