Chapter 1051: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Chapter 1051: The Most Important Gift
Shu Yu looked at the cart filled with gifts and finally understood the meaning behind Xiang Weinan's earlier words.
He had said that after her coming-of-age ceremony, she wouldn't need to worry about County princess Zhang causing any trouble. With this cart full of gifts, even the Prefect magistrate of Dong'an Prefecture would treat her with courtesy and respect, let alone County princess Zhang.
However, Xiang Weinan's words were not yet finished.
His expression suddenly turned serious, "Besides the gifts from Assistant Minister Qi Chan and Yao Tianqin, there is one more important coming-of-age gift."
Shu Yu was stunned, even more important than Qi Chan's gift? Then...
Her face slightly changed, and she raised her head, looking at Xiang Weinan with narrowed pupils.
Xiang Weinan had already stretched his hand behind him, "Hu Li."
"Yes, my lord."
Hu Li respectfully brought forward an exquisite sandalwood box, covered with a piece of silk cloth, looking very valuable.
"Lu Xiangjun, the Emperor is very pleased with your heat patches. Knowing that your birthday is approaching, he specially rewards you with a jade ruyi (a symbol of good luck and auspiciousness), hoping that you will have a safe and auspicious life."
Before Xiang Weinan's words even fell, the bystanders around them were shocked, and they gasped in astonishment.
Even...even the Emperor sent her a birthday gift? The favor she received was too great!!
Shu Yu was silent for a moment. What favor? It was probably because of her master's face.
Given the Emperor's current health condition, he wouldn't remember who she is, a freshly appointed village lord, was. It was likely that the letter she had urged Xiang Weinan to deliver to the capital had reminded him.
Since that letter ended up in Qi Chan's hands, the best course of action for him was to report the truth to the Emperor. Most likely, he mentioned her relationship with the head of Dongqing Temple in the letter. The Emperor knew of her anxiety from the letter and conveniently rewarded her with a jade ruyi.
Of course, it could also have been Qi Chan's idea.
In any case, with this jade ruyi, Shu Yu understood the Emperor's intentions and knew that he didn't mind her concealing her identity as a member of the Lu family until later.
With this thought in mind, Shu Yu still wore an expression of being honored and surprised, respectfully accepting the jade ruyi.
Xiang Weinan looked at the box with a touch of envy and jealousy. He thought, how did Lu Xiangjun possess such great ability? Others who were exiled would suffer, and even with money and connections, it would take at least three to five years to return.
But she was different. In the southwest, she was thriving, and in just over half a year, not only was she conferred as a village lord, but she also gained a backer.
The problem was that her backer even had her in mind.
Thinking of this, Xiang Weinan secretly sighed and said to Shu Yu, "Lu Xiangjun, you must not disappoint the Emperor's high regard and expectations for you."
"Lu Xiangjun is deeply grateful for the Emperor's kindness and will never forget it."
"Good." Xiang Weinan nodded, "You can take these gifts back first. Oh, by the way, my gift is also on the cart."
As for which one it was, he didn't say, but there was a list inside each gift box.
After all, his gift box was a bit smaller and lacked something, so it wasn't suitable to mention it in front of everyone.
Shu Yu gave him a sidelong glance, not asking for more details, and turned to call out to Ying Dong, "Find two people to pull the cart back."
"Yes, Second Miss!" Ying Dong's eyes were shining. Their Second Miss was so amazing.
Even without her instructions, Lu Sanzhu excitedly ran forward to help push the cart back.
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