Chapter 775 - 372: Delivering a Message_1
On the twenty-ninth day, Duke Liang Jingzhao and his son sent Liang Gao to deliver the New Year’s gifts to the capital. They had set out at the end of September, but due to the heavy snow and poor road conditions, they were delayed by more than half a month. This time, they brought many sea treasures, mostly dried items like fish, shrimp, sea cucumber, and scallops, to prevent spoilage on the way. There were also a very small quantity of fresh goods, rare items that took considerable effort to preserve. Some coral and pearls were included, and even foreign goods.
Not only were gifts brought for the Liang Family, but also for the Emperor, the Crown Prince Mansion, Qian Mansion, Eldest Taifeng Princess Mansion, and other relatives by marriage.
Of course, there were also several letters worth their weight in gold.
Duke Liang reported to the Old Duke and the ancestors that they were in good health, just very busy, their official duties taking up more than eight hours a day, but they were happy with their work. They said they were extremely fortunate to have discovered on an uninhabited island ambergris and weapons and equipment hidden by pirates, including several types of cannons, cannonballs, bird guns, advanced telescopes, etc.; they have already started research and preparations for production. They also made contact and negotiated with Old Foreign Li and bought a lot of intelligence, especially naval maps, which were very useful to them...
It was the Second Old Master Liang who read this letter. When he finished, the female family members, including the ancestors were so joyous that they shed tears.
Qian Yixiu found it amusing to think about what constituted good luck; it was definitely Liang Jinzhao and Monkey Brother who sneaked away in a crystal house, released it to a deserted island, and then pretended to stumble upon it by chance.
Liang Gao also brought a bundle for Qian Yixiu, specifically gifts and letters from Liang Jinzhao for her and the children. The gifts included several conch horns that could actually sound, a beautiful small coral, and even a delicate music box. Liang Jinzhao made a special note in his letter that the music box was a gift for the third child.
When Liang Gao had departed, Qian Yixiu had not yet given birth to Sisi. Hence, Liang Jinzhao’s letter inquired whether the baby was a boy or a girl, expressing his hope for a daughter as pretty as his little wife. However, he would also love a son, and upon his return, they’d try for a daughter again...
This letter and its contents brightened Qian Yixiu’s disheartened mood a bit. She read the letter to her children several times over. The kids too shared in the joy with her, with Sisi blowing determined bubbles, while the two older brothers listened very seriously, each time reminding their mother after she finished reading, "Daddy said, if it’s a sister."
Qian Yixiu nodded and smiled, "Good, Mommy will write to Daddy and tell him you have a sister now."