[Chapter 231 Chapter 231 Offering to the Goddess]
The two returned home quickly.
Along the way, Cheng Liyan almost rode his bicycle like a Hot Wheels.
After arriving home, he didn't even have time to take off his coat before he urged, "Bring out the letter from my second brother and show it to me. He said before he left that he would talk to me about the war when he came back."
Previously, Cheng Liyan had sent a copy of “Militia Military Training Manual” to Shen Junshan, who exclaimed it was a wonderful book after reading it!
Because of this book, he immediately regarded Cheng Liyan, his brother-in-law whom he had never met, as his close friend.
Even though he was so busy before setting off, Shen Junshan still exchanged several letters with Cheng Liyan to discuss the upcoming war with him.
Although Cheng Liyan is now a naval officer, he spent two years in the special forces before coming to Binhai.
Before joining the Special Forces, he served in the Army.
Therefore, Cheng Liyan has a certain understanding of the tactics of each branch of the military.
Even though this uncle and aunt are separated by two times and spaces, even though they know nothing about each other.
But as both were soldiers, and both had the same heart to defend their country, it was easy for the two to forge a deep friendship.
During the more than one year that Shen Junshan was away on the expedition, whenever he sent a letter home, there would always be one to Cheng Liyan.
Even though the letter was vague due to various concerns, he was willing to talk to Cheng Liyan about big or small things, good news or mistakes.
Therefore, among Cheng Liyan and Shen Yuyao's three brothers, Shen Junshan is the one who has the best relationship and can talk the best.
Knowing that Shen Junshan had sent something, how could Cheng Liyan not be anxious?
Shen Yuyao knew what her husband was thinking.
However, she had already taken the time to read her brother's letter on the way. Although she had not read the things her brother had sent, she had a general idea of what they were.
She was not as excited as her husband, but rather felt a little helpless.
Seeing Cheng Liyan so excited, she couldn't discourage him, so she could only instruct him: "Close the doors and windows."
Cheng Liyan did as he was told immediately.
He knew that his second uncle had sent three large boxes.
So he drew the curtains and fantasized - would his uncle send him some spoils?
I heard that you can keep some of the spoils from them for yourself.
Will my second uncle give me a sword or a spear or something like that?
Thinking of this, Cheng Liyan felt a burning sensation in his heart.
Although Cheng Liyan also knew that these things were useless, what man doesn't have some hobbies?
I remember that his father once got a sword as a trophy, and that sword was his father's favorite!
After so many years, I still take it out to show off to others from time to time.
But my father donated the knife before he died, and it is now on display in the war museum.
Whenever he thought of it, Cheng Liyan felt a little regretful.
After Cheng Liyan closed the doors and windows, the couple went to the cabin together.
After moving the tables and chairs that were in the way aside, Shen Yuyao put out the first box.
Even though they were mentally prepared, they were still stunned when the box was taken out.
The main thing is that no one expected the box to be so heavy!
The moment the box was taken out of the space and fell to the ground, they both felt the ground shaking at the same time!
The shaking was very noticeable.
Cheng Liyan was even a little relieved that their family lived on the first floor, otherwise he would have to worry about whether the floor could withstand it!
Because of this thought, he became more curious.
Staring at the wooden box that was almost as tall as himself, he turned around and asked his wife, "What is this? Have you opened it and taken a look?"
"No." Shen Yuyao shook her head: "This box is sealed."
Only then did Cheng Liyan discover that the box was sealed with a wooden wedge and could not be opened without tools.
This has never happened before.
"My second brother said that this was sent by General Chen as a reward." Shen Yuyao bit her lip as she spoke.
She changed her words.
My second brother jokingly said in the letter that this was General Chen’s offering to the goddess, to repay the gods.
I remember that when General Chen was doing the Taoist temple, he once promised publicly that if the battle was a great victory, he would erect a statue of the goddess and make a golden body when he returned.
The second brother said that it took him a lot of effort to persuade General Chen.
Finally, General Chen agreed not to erect a statue for her, but he insisted on offering this golden branch and jade leaf to the goddess as a token of his appreciation.
Therefore, Shen Yuyao felt that her husband's little hope would probably be dashed.
This box must contain that precious lady.
Cheng Liyan found a hammer and a screwdriver in the toolbox and took some effort to open the box.
I drove for half an hour and was sweating.
Then, the moment the lid of the box was opened, he was dazzled.
His body swayed and he almost fell off the bench!
Cheng Liyan could hardly believe his eyes.
He closed his eyes tightly in shock and rubbed them with his hands.
Then he turned in disbelief and looked at his daughter-in-law who was standing aside.
At this moment, Shen Yuyao was also shocked by the situation before her, and was unable to speak for a long, long time.
The golden branch and jade leaf sent by General Chen turned out to be a real golden branch and jade leaf!
It's completely literal.
This is a tree made of pure gold!
The tree is about 1.8 meters tall, and the circumference of its crown is about as wide as an adult man's outstretched arms.
The trunk, branches, and even the tiny twigs of this tree are all made of pure gold.
The leaves are carved from the purest jasper, piece by piece, and then wrapped around the branches with gold wire.
The middle of the leaves are decorated with thumb-sized, crystal clear red agates, which serve as fruits.
On this winter afternoon, in this room that was slightly dim because the curtains were drawn.
The couple stared at this tree that was so magnificent that it lit up the entire room, but it was so dazzling that it hurt their eyes...
Both of them felt as if they were in a dream.
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