C28 His Majesty's Gift

In the beginning, they lived in poverty, spending one coin a day as if it were two.

Clever as Bai Ruotong, is still able to change from a cash-strapped days to make exquisite delicacies. The time to rest during the three meals a day was the most comfortable time for her and her sister.

When she was with Bai Chu, she would always think of her sister. Perhaps it was because the two of them were connected through their flesh and blood, but when she looked at Bai Chusheng, she felt that he was especially intimate.

The servants saw that Bai Ruotong did not reprimand them these days, and could not help but feel an itch in their hearts. They were used to being lazy, so it was impossible for them to become hardworking. After a few days of restraint, he regained his former inertia.

Bai Ruotong saw and endured it in her heart. She was waiting for an opportunity.

"In a while, come with me to say hello to Grandmother. "The news of father's victory at the border trial reached the capital yesterday. His Majesty was overjoyed, and sent over many things to our residence. You can pick out the best ones in a bit, including the heads and robes." Bai Chusheng said warmly as he held the cup of tea.

Bai Ruotong was still eating the noodles, and in the end, she put the chopsticks into her mouth and drank the soup. After that, she licked her lips and said, "Ok."

Bai Chusheng was amused by her actions. His eyes were as gentle as the spring water in a mountain. He lifted his hand to wipe the corner of her mouth and spoke gently, "Are you full yet?"

"Not yet!" Bai Ruotong smiled sweetly, her cheeks rippling with the faint dimpling of the pear dimples. "I should be full after having some snacks later on."

"If you keep eating like this, you have to become a little fatty." Bai Chusheng teased. During the month of January, he had long since put down the ice and waited tenderly for Bai Ruotong.

"I'm growing." Bai Ruotong pouted and rebuked.

The two of them teased each other for a long time before they finally made their way to the Yongning Courtyard. The old lady was having hot tea in the hall. A large family of sister-in-law and sister-in-law had arrived and were sitting on both sides of the hall in a dignified manner. From time to time, they would glance over at the boxes of red silk covered boxes, causing them to stare at each other in envy.

After Bai Ruotong entered the hall, she chose a chair and sat down. Hong Shi brought out a bunch of jewelry with her two servants and placed them on the board.

"Zhang Clan, these are all good fortune that the Tree Hall brought to us. When the Tree Hall returns to the clan, you must serve them well."

The old lady said. White Tree Hall was the current head of the Western General's Estate, Bai Ruotong's father.

"Yes." Zhang Shi smiled shyly and nodded.

"Divide these jewelry with them, and leave the rest in the warehouse." the old lady ordered.

Zhang Shi stood up respectfully and looked around. After they were all filled with gold and silver jewelry, she walked in front of the cloth and smiled sweetly, "Sister has always loved red things. These two floating brocades are both excellent. They're great for sister to use."

Her gaze fell upon Madame Li. Madame Li faintly glanced at her, looking dispirited as she said, "Third sister has always loved the brocade of light. This satin, it's best to make clothes for third sister."

The "third sister" she was referring to was the biological mother of Bai Lingyao from the Wu family.

Wu Dai didn't say anything. Although she loved the floating light brocade, she still knew how powerful the Zhang Clan was. Madame Li obviously wanted to tear down the Zhang Clan's stage, so how could she dare to help Madame Li?

Zhang Shi was so angry that her face turned green, but she maintained her elegant and charming smile. "Since little sister doesn't like the Embroidery of Light, let's just give it to third sister."

"Elder sister, it's better for you to hide what you've taken a fancy to. In the past, didn't elder sister always go to her own house first, and now you're putting on an act? Why is there a need?" Madame Li said sourly.