Chapter 277 - 276: Having Something to Entrust
Lian Gui sighed inwardly, yearning but unable to meet, the Crown Prince was that kind of person, and the wife of the heir apparent was truly pitiable. He bowed and said, "It’s like this for all parents, the Young Lady left suddenly, and it’s natural for the wife of the heir apparent to miss her daughter. Fortunately, Lady Qi has made us proud. Whether it’s His Highness Prince Yu or the local magistrates and prefects, they all have great respect for the Young Lady, far from the perfunctory treatment common women receive."
"Is that so? Even His Highness Prince Yu and the local officials show courtesy to the child?" Madam Yin quickly straightened her posture and asked Lian Gui, "Would Steward Lian bother to tell me about the situation over there?"
Lian Gui’s trip to Yuyuan Prefecture was quite a spectacle; he had witnessed many things and his own mansion had produced an exceptional daughter. Lian Gui didn’t mind the trouble and recounted the events of the trip once more, only omitting the troublesome business of the Liang family causing a stir and going to court. That matter had already been settled, and there was no use bringing it up, only to cause the wife of the heir apparent unnecessary heartache over the Young Lady.
Madam Yin listened to Lian Gui without moving a muscle, afraid of missing a single word, and occasionally interrupted to ask for details, forcing Lian Gui’s recount to take almost twice as long as when he had reported to Duke An.
Once Lian Gui finished his story, fearing that Madam Yin might have more questions, he hurriedly presented the package he had brought with him and said, "Before departing, the Young Lady sent these tokens of affection for the wife of the heir apparent."
Madam Yin quickly nudged Nanny Huang beside her, "Quick, bring it here and see, see Ah... see what thoughtful gifts the child brought back."
Nanny Huang took the package, handed it to Madam Yin, and, seeing Madam Yin’s hands trembling, helped place the package on the kang table.
Madam Yin’s hands shook as she opened the package. Though she saw two booklets, she couldn’t focus on much else and kept stroking the covers of the booklets, not even thinking of opening them.