Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1524: Chapter 1504: Household Strife Daily (Part 2)

”Her? She likes sweet things,” Luo Yanhai said without hesitation. Usually, any desserts that fell in front of them would end up in the stomachs of Luo Qianqian and He Wenyu. The two of them were like little pigs that could never eat enough, eating and eating all the time.

Du Lanming pretended not to care, but he deeply engraved this in his heart.

”The Second Prince gifts a pair of Jade Ruyi, wishing the old lady longevity and happiness.”

”The Third Prince gifts a Jade Guanyin, wishing the old lady a long and peaceful life.”

...

No one knew when it started, but people kept bringing things into the room. There was also that noise so loud it was as if they used a loudspeaker, making her observe it a bit more.

Surprisingly, she found that the items sent by the royal family were all made of jade, and for a moment, her expression was somewhat peculiar.

Actually, it’s not surprising she wasn’t too aware; the Imperial Palace’s Treasure Pavilion had already been looted by the two unrecognized Princes with Luo Qianqian, even the Dragon Vein Key was taken away. What other valuable things could be sent from there?

And the items sent by the royal representatives were all from their own residences.

”Old Madam, Ningning doesn’t have much to send you, so I asked for this Buddhist scripture from the Imperial Grandmother, wishing you blessings and prosperity under the protection of Buddha, lucky and as you wish.”

”This old body thanks the Third Princess for her kindness.”

He Wenyu looked in surprise at the girl sitting beside her who suddenly stood up, took out a delicate wooden box from her bosom, and gave it to the old lady.

But more than this, she was surprised that this seemingly simple-minded girl was actually a member of the royal family?

She didn’t seem to be like the sister of those two at all?

And the Third Princess... she seemed to rank higher than those unworthy princes, right?

”Being born in the royal family doesn’t necessarily mean being a princess,” Du Yuwei seemed to see He Wenyu’s confusion and hurriedly whispered: ”Princesses married off by the royal family have their own titles, and those with a designated number become princesses who can invite a Prince Consort.”

Who says princesses aren’t given in marriage? Princesses without utilitarian value are just like the girls in an ordinary family, the only difference being their princess title, which makes their in-laws unable to deal with them unfairly, acting like a protective spell making their lives relatively happy and comfortable.

Seeing the Third Princess’s intense gaze towards her, He Wenyu felt something was not right.

”Mr. Shiliu, can Ningning see the gift you brought?” Her big eyes blinked, successfully revealing her identity.

Even the usually calm old lady showed some pride and eagerness on her face, this was a gift from a Cultivator! It is such an honor to receive a gift from a Cultivator in her lifetime!

He Wenyu’s mouth twitched, looking at the surrounding eyes that were like watching a monkey, a bit helpless, yet still standing calmly.

Since there wasn’t a screen at the main table, He Wenyu was also exposed to the view of both parties when she stepped forward.

Neither humble nor haughty, she flatly held out her small hand, and a magnificent music box appeared on it, in a style with two little figures dancing.

Luo Yanhai silently lowered his head, well, they delivered something quite novel, hmm, the music box must not be sold outside in the future, he would tell Second Uncle when he got back.

Seeing the curious gazes around her, He Wenyu let out a breath of relief. Luckily Luo Qianqian gave her some relatively ’novel’ things in advance to prepare for unforeseen circumstances. These things seemed ordinary to her, but to others, they appeared to be something magical.

Just like that Crystal Ball...

”This, just this?” Looking at the seemingly ordinary wooden carving, the Third Princess was full of confusion.

He Wenyu calmly turned the winding key twice under everyone’s gaze, listening to the music box suddenly emit a sound, startling everyone.

There were such novel things? And the figures on it even moved!

He Wenyu wasn’t the least bit embarrassed, a mere item costing a few dozen coins had become a priceless treasure before everyone’s eyes.

”Shiliu just represents myself and my brother wishing the old lady a happy birthday, just like this ’Nine Heavens Box’, always playing heavenly music.”

No way around it, the Nine Heavens Pavilion is a magical place. So the box that can sing from the Nine Heavens Pavilion is called the Nine Heavens Box.

That’s just such an unreasonable naming way, anyway Luo Qianqian was too lazy to think, so she just casually mentioned one.

And upon seeing the item in He Wenyu’s hand, realizing He Wenyu’s identity, Du Yulan was immediately full of astonishment, unable to believe that the real gift Du Yuwei sent was this one! She... was fooled?! Then don’t blame her!

The Nine Heavens Pavilion is a place she cannot afford to offend, but even the old lady cannot pretend her way out in front of the Nine Heavens Pavilion, right!

”Miss Shiliu, how do you play this?” The Third Princess’s face was full of curiosity, looking toward He Wenyu.

He Wenyu thought of Luo Qianqian’s two little cousins, her heart softened, she bent down, and taught the Third Princess how to wind the key, so the Third Princess happily held the singing and dancing ’Nine Heavens Box’ in the tense atmosphere of the Du Residence.

This time, neither side could afford to offend the Du Residence it seemed...

After the formalities, He Wenyu sat back, only to be pulled by Du Yuwei who gratefully held her sleeve: ”Miss Shiliu, thank you!”

”Uh...” Could she say that she picked a thing that wouldn’t cause much trouble? Obviously not... ”It’s nothing, as long as your gifts are not too frugal.”

After all, those things sent up there all seemed to be of great value.

”How could they be, Miss Shiliu, really, thank you so much, later I’ll...”

”No need for superfluous words, shouldn’t you be going up now?” He Wenyu interrupted Du Yuwei with a black line, knowing that as delicate as that thing was, it couldn’t compare to the other items, any one of them sold could replace dozens to hundreds of such music boxes.

And as Du Yuwei went up to present her gift, Du Yulan calmly walked over, sat down in Du Yuwei’s place, and softly said to He Wenyu: ”Miss Shiliu is indeed low-key.”

Hearing this slightly mocking tone, He Wenyu frowned slightly but didn’t take it too seriously, lightly nodded her head, and said nothing more, continuing to look towards the old lady’s direction.

What’s wrong with being low-key? Being low-key is the most silent form of high-key.

The old lady carefully placed the music box before her, unwilling to put it elsewhere.

And Du Yuwei presented a Centennial Longevity Painting, framed perfectly, causing He Wenyu’s mouth to twitch in succession.

How long must it take to embroider this thing? She was afraid she couldn’t even embroider a handkerchief...

And she didn’t notice Du Yulan’s sleeve brush over Du Yuwei’s tableware before she left.