diskusbooks Chapter 192 Checking the Gifts
Chapter 192 Checking the Gifts
Then, Eunuch Yu went to the door and read out the Emperor's decree: "Miss Long has rendered meritorious service in saving Prince Yu. She is hereby awarded one hundred taels of gold, two hundred taels of silver, a box of jewelry, twenty bolts of silk and satin, and twenty kinds of precious medicinal herbs, etc."
"Consort Jing also bestowed upon you a pair of jadeite bracelets and a set of gold and white jade jewelry."
Xiao Han accepted the reward on behalf of Long Chuqing, and as Eunuch Yu left, Uncle Zhong slipped him a purse. "Take care, Eunuch."
Eunuch Yu took it in his hand and weighed it in his hand, then left the Prince of Qin's residence with a smile.
Xiao Han instructed Uncle Zhong to arrange for the gifts to be delivered to Qiushui Pavilion, and then he turned to leave.
As he passed the fork in the road, he stopped and glanced in the direction of Qiushui Pavilion.
After a moment's hesitation, he strode toward Qiushui Pavilion.
When he arrived at the courtyard gate, he saw Long Chuqing and Ziguang squatting on the ground feeding the kittens that often visited the place.
The gentle sunlight shone on her, creating a beautiful and peaceful everyday scene with her faint smile.
Looking at the beautiful scene before him, he couldn't help but sigh, "Isn't this what a peaceful and idyllic life looks like?"
The fierce life-or-death battle two days ago is still vivid in my mind. The scene of flashing swords and shadows is in stark contrast to the peaceful scene we see today. If only things could stay this way forever.
Just then, Long Chuqing sensed someone slowly approaching. She turned her head slightly and looked up, only to see Xiao Han walking slowly toward them.
He stood tall and straight like a pine tree, wearing a white brocade robe today, the hem of which swayed with his steps. His face, which looked slightly haggard yesterday, now looked much better.
Upon seeing Xiao Han arrive, Zi Guang hurriedly stood up and respectfully bowed, saying, "This servant greets Your Highness."
Xiao Han gently raised his hand in a gesture of respect: "No need for formalities."
Long Chuqing slowly stood up, a slightly embarrassed look on her face, and stammered softly, "Um, have all the people in the palace gone back?"
Xiao Han smiled faintly: "Don't worry, they've already left."
After hearing Xiao Han's words, Long Chuqing breathed a slight sigh of relief.
"Thank you... I'm just not very familiar with the rules in the palace, and I was afraid that I wouldn't be polite enough and might accidentally offend them, so I asked Qingyang to ask you for help."
"It's alright. If you don't want to see those people, you don't have to force yourself. Just leave it to me."
After listening to Xiao Han's words, Long Chu smiled.
"Why are there so many kittens in this yard?" Qing Tong asked curiously after seeing several kittens on the ground, and then he squatted down to play with them.
Ziguang responded: "I don't know who raised them. Granny Lin often fed them, so they often come to Qiushui Pavilion as guests!"
When Qingyang, who was standing to the side, saw the kittens, his body trembled involuntarily, and he rubbed his arms together.
"Seeing these kittens reminds me of the battle with a pack of wild cats I fought last time. That memory is still haunting me, and I still have a psychological aversion to cats! I won't be able to like these small animals anytime soon!"
“Coward,” Bronze couldn’t help but tease, “with a heart as weak as yours, what great things can you accomplish?”
As he spoke, his eyes darted around, and he quickly picked up a kitten and brought it close to Qingyang to scare him. "Hoo..."
Qingyang was taken aback by his sudden action and unconsciously took a step back.
"Hahaha..." Bronze sneered when he saw him instinctively back away: "Look at you, what's there to be afraid of in a kitten!"
Everyone present was amused by Qingyang's subconscious action and burst into laughter.
Qingyang explained awkwardly and indignantly, "Don't talk nonsense, I'm not afraid of these little cats! I'm saying I was deeply impressed by that bloody battle before."
Bronze stopped teasing him and agreed, "Okay, okay, I understand."
At the same time, Uncle Zhong and several others brought in all the gifts.
"Your Highness, Miss Long," Uncle Zhong said as he entered, "Where should we put these gifts?"
Xiao Han said, "Put the things in the yard first."
"Yes," Uncle Zhong replied, then directed them to place the items on the stone table and benches in the courtyard.
"Chu Qing." Xiao Han looked at Long Chu Qing: "Let's go take a look!"
"Alright! Come with me and take a look."
"Hmm..." Xiao Han nodded.
They arrived at the stone table, and Uncle Zhong ordered his men to open the boxes one by one so that Long Chuqing could inspect them.
Long Chuqing looked around at the gifts bestowed upon him, not paying much attention to the gold and silver jewelry, but rather showing interest in the dozens of kinds of precious medicinal herbs.
She picked up the medicinal herbs and examined them: ginseng, deer antler, and musk, etc. In terms of appearance, shape, size, color, and texture, they all looked excellent.
After putting down the medicinal herbs, Long Chuqing looked at Xiao Han beside her and said with a smile, "I didn't expect your father to be so generous. These twenty kinds of medicinal herbs are much more valuable than gold and silver."
Xiao Han smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it."
"By the way, as I said before, if you go and help me retrieve the reward, I'll give you half. Besides these medicinal herbs, you can take whatever you like."
Xiao Han shook his head: "The reward is for you, how could I take it? Speaking of which, I should thank you, it was you who saved my elder brother."
Xiao Han turned around, looked at Uncle Zhong standing to the side, and then stretched out his hand, saying, "Give me the key to the storeroom."
"Hey..." Upon hearing this, Uncle Zhong took out the warehouse key and handed it to Xiao Han with both hands.
Xiao Han took the key and turned to look at Long Chuqing: "I don't know what you like, but there are many precious medicinal herbs and jewels in the manor's storeroom. You can take whatever you like."
After he finished speaking, he took Long Chuqing's hand and placed the warehouse key in her hand.
The people standing nearby stared wide-eyed at the scene before them, all with expressions of watching a spectacle unfold.
You should know that the key to the storeroom represents the power to manage the household, yet the prince so casually handed it over to Miss Long.
Long Chuqing looked at the warehouse key in her hand and fell silent for a moment. Then she laughed and joked, "You're handing me such an important warehouse key? Aren't you afraid I'll empty your warehouse?"
"Didn't I tell you long ago? If I ever lose everything, I'll come to you for help. Please take me in, Miss Long."
Hearing this, Qingyang was inwardly amazed: Wow, the prince is so eloquent! Oh my god! He's really showing off! No, no, I have to remember this and study it carefully. Maybe I can use it in the future!
Standing to the side, Qing Tong muttered to himself: When did the prince say such a thing? I have no recollection of it at all. But then again, if someone said such a thing to me, I would definitely not refuse, hehe...