Chapter 228: Gifts from the Prince of Qing's Manor
Chapter 228: Gifts from the Prince of Qing's Manor
He Furen felt that although Su Su had only mentioned a few things, it was a lifesaving grace for their family.
So, even though they had already sent a gift while at the temple, she arranged for another gift to be sent again.
Yesterday's imperial decree had already been delivered to the Qi Wang Manor, and the news of the addition of a little county lord in the manor was likely known to all the aristocrats in the capital.
Thus, He Furen sent another gift under the pretext of celebration.
The gifts included various fabrics, jewelry, and other items, filling half a carriage.
After examining the gifts, the Princess of Qi smiled and handed the gift list to Sister Xiang, "Keep this for Su Su. In the future, if there are any exchanges, we can refer to this list for reciprocation."
The Prince of Qi didn't pay much attention to his young daughter's personal matters.
At this moment, he wanted to open the treasury and select more items for Su Su.
So, after the Princess of Qi finished speaking, he nodded, "Later, we'll select more items for Su Su. I think two hundred acres of land is too little."
The Prince of Qi only had a rough idea about the manor's wealth. If he wanted to know the specifics, he would have to ask the steward or the princess.
The Princess of Qi didn't think that two hundred acres of land was too little for Su Su.
After all, Su Su was still young, and they could always add more each year.
If they assumed that Su Su would get married when she came of age, they still had ten years.
Two hundred acres a year would amount to two thousand acres in ten years.
Although it wasn't a lot, when she came of age, there would be a larger gift package, which would definitely include at least a thousand acres of land.
With this calculation, it wasn't bad at all.
Moreover, she didn't want her daughter to marry so early!
Their Qi Wang Manor's county lord wouldn't have to worry about finding a suitable match.
So, they set a small goal: to accumulate ten thousand acres of land for Su Su before she married.
It was just a matter of which lucky young man would benefit from this. She really wanted to beat him up right now.
However, if the Prince of Qi wanted to give more, the Princess of Qi wouldn't refuse. She briefly discussed it and selected another two hundred acres of paddy fields, intending to add them to Su Su's assets later.
Since the He family had sent such valuable gifts, the Prince of Qi naturally became curious and asked about it.
The Princess of Qi didn't hide anything from him.
After all, he was her husband, and Su Su would be raised in the manor in the future.
The blessings that the girl seemed to possess...
As long as the Prince of Qi wasn't a fool, he would eventually discover it.
The Princess of Qi thought it was better to tell him early on.
Her husband might not be considered intelligent, but he was definitely not a fool. He knew what to say and what not to say.
The Princess of Qi briefly explained what had happened at Lanruo Temple before.
After listening, the Prince of Qi furrowed his brows and asked uncertainly after a long while, "Those people in her dreams, did they harm our precious Su Su?"
The Princess of Qi truly didn't know the answer to that.
Even Su Su herself couldn't explain the situation with the people in her dreams.
Moreover, the little girl's dreams seemed to be different each time.
Today, it might be a beautiful aunt, tomorrow a stern uncle, and the day after a young sister.
The Princess of Qi couldn't understand what Heaven was doing or what its intentions were.
However, it was definitely not a bad thing.
For now, the people in her dreams didn't seem to have malicious intentions.
So, the Princess of Qi didn't delve further into it; as long as Su Su was happy, it was fine.
Since the Princess of Qi couldn't provide any more details, the Prince of Qi didn't ask further questions. He decided to observe the situation himself.
After discussing the gifts from the He family, Uncle Li mentioned the gifts from the Prince of Qing's Manor.
Upon hearing that it was from the Prince of Qing's Manor, the Prince of Qi asked in confusion, "Isn't the Prince of Qing currently away from the capital?"
Uncle Li quickly replied, "It was arranged by Mister Yu of the manor, and he personally delivered the gifts."
Mister Yu was the strategist of the Prince of Qing's Manor.
The Prince of Qi was familiar with this person.
To be honest...
He didn't like the man very much.
Talking to him made him feel like he was the fool.
However, the other party wasn't a bad person. Over the years, he had wholeheartedly assisted Prince Qing.
So, while Prince Qi disliked him, he wouldn't go out of his way to antagonize him.
Moreover, what could he target?
Just because of his identity as a prince?
He felt that if he made a move, he might have already died several times over.
As for Mister Yu...
He was cunning and malicious.
However, when it came to Prince Qing, Prince Qi couldn't help but sigh, "Ah..."
Princess Qi:
She knew what was on Prince Qi's mind, but she wasn't sure if she should offer consolation.
After all, there were others present at the moment.
Regarding private matters, Prince Qi naturally didn't want others to know.
Thus, Princess Qi pondered for a moment and decided to hold back her words of comfort.
Uncle Li didn't understand and assumed that Prince Qi was feeling sentimental about Prince Qing's injuries. He didn't think much of it.
Prince Qi personally reviewed Prince Qing's gift list.
It was very generous.
Over the years, Prince Qing had guarded the northwest, holding the line between the Great Xia and the barbarians. No matter how many schemes and tactics the barbarians had, they didn't dare to take another step forward.
One step forward, and it would be death!
Prince Qing wasn't like the other generals of the past, who would still talk about righteousness and morality.
Prince Qing had gone to battle as a youth and witnessed the barbarians' past humiliations of the Great Xia's soldiers and common folk.
So, when the situation turned around, would Prince Qing let them off?
Hmph!
Although Prince Qi didn't go to the battlefield himself, he also didn't have any favorable impressions of the barbarians.
They were fickle and treacherous, always causing trouble. How despicable!
Thus, even though Prince Qing wasn't a blood brother, Prince Qi still admired and liked him.
Now, with such a generous gift, it was clear how much he cherished Su Su.
Thinking of Prince Qing's situation, Prince Qi sighed again, "He... is also pitiable."
His wife was gone, his daughter was gone, and he couldn't have any more children.
Thinking of this, Prince Qi murmured, "I wonder if anyone in the court will say anything about this in the future."
Princess Qi didn't particularly care about her younger brother-in-law's matters, so she politely responded a few times before glancing at the gift list and asking Sister Xiang to keep it.
With the gloomy weather, even Princess Qi couldn't withstand the dampness, and after handling the matters in the mansion, she retired to rest.
Prince Qi wanted to accompany her, but Princess Qi sent him to a side hall, saying, "Be quiet while I take my medicine."
Prince Qi: ...!
Couldn't she have left out the part about taking medicine?
Su Su slept until the afternoon and was eventually woken up by her full bladder.
As soon as she moved, the two girls beside her stirred.
Liu Hemeng's cold hadn't fully recovered yet, and her nose was still a bit stuffy as she slept.
Sleep was the best medicine.
So, she slept deeply and for a long time.
When Su Su moved, she woke up, but her eyes didn't fully open as she mumbled, "Hmm?"
She turned her head and fell back asleep.
Shen Huatong, on the other hand, was quick to react. She quietly asked Su Su, "Do you need to use the bathroom?"
Su Su eagerly nodded.
Shen Huatong found it adorable and gently stroked Su Su's little head as she prepared to take the young girl to the bathroom.
Sister Xiang had been keeping watch, so how could she let Shen Huatong take Su Su there?
She was about to pick Su Su up herself when Shen Huatong stopped her, saying, "Sister Xiang, I also need to go."
Hearing this, Sister Xiang let go and followed closely behind the two girls.
After the previous incident with Carissa, Sister Xiang was more attentive to Su Su's well-being, even though she didn't treat it as a life-and-death matter.
The fact that the Prince and Princess didn't punish her made Sister Xiang feel guilty.
So, she wanted to make it up to Su Su by being even better to her.
(End of Chapter)
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