Chapter 74 The Seventh Prince’s Gift
If possible, of course she would be willing to do it. This is really too cumbersome and it is even more uncomfortable in summer.
Nanny Jin said meaningfully, "When you get married, you'll grow up naturally."
Cui Fu and Dan Yan's eyes were filled with clear stupidity as they asked in unison, "Why?"
Lu Zhiran: …She actually doesn’t want to understand.
Although she had never eaten pork, she had seen pigs run in her previous life, so she naturally understood a little bit.
Dan Yan muttered, "No wonder the young lady has such a good figure, it's because she's married..."
Nanny Jin glared at her and said, "Young lady, you are naturally beautiful. You will look good whether you marry or not."
That stinky man didn't even touch my lady. How can this be considered marriage?
Lu Zhiran quickly sent Nanny Jin away.
Although the two maids were a little confused, they were not obsessed and soon put the matter behind them.
The topic quickly turned to tonight's palace banquet.
"Master is so partial. He only brought the Second Young Lady and the Young Master to the palace banquet tonight, even though you are the eldest daughter."
The young master they were talking about was Lu Juncheng, the only son of Lu Guanxuan and Fang, who was only twelve years old.
Fang had high expectations for him and sent him to the most rigorous academy in the capital early on. He could only take a day off once a month and did not return home until the New Year.
In this life, Lu Zhiran has never met his younger brother.
Seeing them standing up for him so much, Lu Zhiran felt a little sad.
This sadness was not because of Lu Guanxuan, but because of thinking of my mother.
If she were still alive, I would definitely receive a generous red envelope, and she would be cherished and treated like a treasure.
Nanny Jin returned with a smile on her face, "Miss, Steward Shi sent someone to give you a gift."
When Lu Zhiran heard this, her heart felt as if it were warmed by the sun.
Although my mother is no longer with us, she is still surrounded by these elders who care about her and love her, so she is not alone.
"What did Uncle Shi bring?"
"It's a huge box. I don't know what's inside. He asked you to open it and see for yourself."
Now, everyone became curious.
In the main hall, there was indeed a huge mahogany box, and the snowflakes on it had not been wiped off yet.
Cui Fu and Dan Yan worked together to open the box, and when they saw what was inside, they became even more confused.
"Huh? It looks like a painting."
He took out the scroll, unfolded it slowly, and the moment he saw the contents clearly, Lu Zhiran subconsciously held his breath.
It was a huge scroll with three large characters written on it: "Book to All Nations".
"The weather has dropped sharply this year, with frequent snowstorms. However, Great Qi is blessed by a wise ruler, and natural disasters need not be feared. The Emperor is devoted to the people, and they are fortunate to have such a wise ruler. Furthermore, the charitable merchants of Taicang, Wanli, and Runfa have generously donated funds to establish relief centers and shelters, providing the hungry with shelter, food, medicine, firewood, and winter clothing. After the cold winter, spring will return, and the vast landscape will be magnificent. The astronomical phenomena are not disasters, but auspicious signs of good fortune. The people have received this great grace and are accommodating it with confidence. I cannot express my many feelings in words, nor can my crude and humble opinions express my sincere gratitude. I hereby present this piece of paper to express my sincere gratitude."
The vigorous and powerful handwriting was so powerful that it penetrated the paper and penetrated deep into the wood. After reading it, Lu Zhiran felt her heart surge and it took a long time to calm down.
Continuing down, on the long scroll were lines of words, some long and some short.
"Auspicious snow indicates a good harvest. I would like to give the first batch of new rice harvested next year to the Emperor and to the nobles who have helped us."
"The cotton-padded clothes we wear are very warm. They saved our whole family and gave us hope."
"Tonight's pork trotters were delicious. I will never forget them."
"My little daughter was less than a month old, and I thought she wouldn't survive this winter. Unexpectedly, she experienced the most unforgettable New Year of her life."
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It is still the same vigorous and powerful font, recording each simple and pure sentence of gratitude.
At the end of each sentence was a crooked name written in charcoal: Zhang Erhua, Li Tiezhu, Yu Sanxiang, He Fugui... and there were bright red handprints on it.
They couldn't write, and there were mistakes in some places, and there were traces of smears, leaving a black mark.
Lu Zhiran could almost imagine how seriously they copied the instructions, paying extra attention to every stroke.
The long scroll, densely packed names, and densely packed handprints paint a unique picture.
Her name never appeared in the words of gratitude from the people, but she received their gratitude, which was heavy, warm, and gently soothed her heart.
Everything she did received the most sincere and profound feedback.
It’s all worth it.
Cui Fu and Dan Yan's eyes were red with excitement.
"This gift from Steward Shi is really great."
Nanny Jin then said, "Steward Shi said that this wasn't actually made by him, but was prepared by the Seventh Prince. It's his New Year's gift to the young lady."
Lu Zhiran was slightly startled, and a strange feeling spread in her heart.
It was him?
Uncle Shi said that the Seventh Prince lived and ate with the people in the shelter, and did everything himself, which showed that he really cared about the people.
If he really sat on that throne, he would definitely be a good emperor who truly loved his people like his own children.
Nanny Jin continued, "The Seventh Prince also said that this is only the first New Year's gift, and there will be a second gift tonight."
Cui Fu and Dan Yan immediately asked, "What is the second gift?"
Nanny Jin shook her head. "I don't know either. Steward Shi didn't say anything."
The two of them were immediately disappointed, but at the same time, they became even more curious.
A guess arose in Lu Zhiran's mind.
Could it be...
Just as this thought came to mind, there was a commotion outside the courtyard. Dan Yan was delighted, "It must be the second gift from the Seventh Prince!"
After saying that, she ran out.
Soon, she ran back like a gust of wind with a bright smile on her face.
"Miss, Miss! Someone is coming from the palace. The Emperor invites you in!"
Lu Zhiran was shocked. At this moment, she started to get nervous for no reason.
It's tonight.
The secret she had painstakingly concealed for so long was about to be revealed tonight.
This is a big gift she gave to the Chu family, and she hopes they can bear it.
Looking down at the long scroll, a sense of tacit understanding came to my heart.
This scroll is a gift to her, but it is also not a gift to her.
The seventh prince had long expected that the emperor would summon him.
This might be a gift he prepared for himself to present to the emperor.
The dinner is coming to an end.
The palace carefully prepares a fireworks show every year, and this year is no exception.
Emperor Defeng stood up and, surrounded by the crowd, went to the East City Gate to watch the performance.
The fireworks are very beautiful, the light changes and is extremely dazzling.
Xiao Yanci looked at this beautiful scenery and felt it was extremely dull and boring.
My heart was in turmoil. Did she receive the gift I gave her? Did she understand my intentions?
She is so smart, she will definitely understand.
Where is she now? If she had arrived earlier, she could have seen the fireworks show.
The streets are bustling with people tonight, and the courtyards are decorated with colorful decorations, making it very lively.
Lu Zhiran's carriage struggled forward in the crowded crowd.
Suddenly, a loud shout came from the crowd, "Fireworks, beautiful fireworks!"
"The palace has started setting off fireworks."
With a thought, Lu Zhiran lifted the car curtain and looked out, and happened to see a gorgeous firework blooming in the sky, which was extremely beautiful.
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