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Jian Xi didn't say anything. She took the bird's nest porridge from the tray and started drinking it. After one sip, she found it tasteless.

"The bird's nest needs more rock sugar to taste good, the taste is too bland."

Qiangwei couldn't help but laugh and said, "My girl, this is the blood swallows that were offered as tribute. Too much rock sugar overshadowed the main flavor and it lost its original taste. I specially went to the kitchen to watch Mother Gui stew it."

Jian Xi stirred the bird's nest in the bowl with a spoon, "Where did the blood bird's nest come from?" It was already done, so she might as well continue drinking it.

Qiangwei covered her mouth with a handkerchief and smiled faintly:

"Of course it was sent by Lord Gao. Ever since His Majesty issued the imperial decree granting the marriage, the Gao family has been sending gifts to our house like a stream. Not to mention the ordinary playthings, even the blood swallows, ginseng, silks and satins, the storeroom is almost full. These days, Mother Gui has been making different kinds of food for the young lady."

Jian Xi put the bowl on the table, "No, don't eat this. Go make me a bowl of plain noodles. I've been getting a sore throat from eating shark fin and bird's nest these days. Just eat what I normally eat. Make me some chrysanthemum tea to cool down."

Thinking of something, he continued to instruct, "Tell the Gao family that I don't need any supplements here, so don't let him send any more."

Qiangwei put away the dishes, laughed and shook her head.

Others want it but don't have it yet, but Jian Xi is trying to avoid it as much as possible.

"That has to be explained. After all, we are in-laws. If you don't allow others to send you supplements, how can you reply to the girl?"

Jian Xi picked up a storybook, leaned on the couch, and said casually: "I'm tired of talking about this. Let's send some fruit over."

"it is good."

The person who answered the call went to Gao's house.

Gao Yunhuai smiled slowly upon hearing this and whispered, "Do you like eating fruit?"

"Butler, go and prepare it. Make sure to satisfy Lord Rong'an."

"Yes."

The next day.

In addition to seasonal fruits, there are also seasonal fruits from surrounding states.

Fist-sized strawberries, papayas, bayberries, chestnuts, watermelons, peaches and grapes...all of them are of the best quality.

The servant guarding the second gate was stunned.

"Aren't these grapes only available in summer?"

"The green ones with pink on them are the most famous Rouge grapes. I heard that one grape costs one tael of silver. And this one is actually served on an agate plate."

"Forget grapes. Watermelons are not expensive, but it's April now. I heard they are only available in the southernmost part of the Suzaku Dynasty."

"What is that yellow thing with spikes? I've never seen it before."

"I've heard of it being called durian fruit. The flesh inside is fragrant and sweet, and it is the best fruit."

"......"

A cart of fruit was delivered to Huashui Pavilion, and many maids and servants came to watch.

Fruits are not durable and can only be kept for three to five days even in an ice room.

If they are lucky and Jian Xi is in a good mood, they can even get some leftovers to eat.

I heard that Jian Xi gave away the supplements that the Gao family had sent before, such as abalone, shark fin, and bird's nest, and the rest was distributed to the servants serving in Huashui Pavilion.

Many people can't bear the heavy tonic and get a lot of blisters on their mouths.

Jian Xi sat under the magnolia tree and watched Qiangwei demonstrate tea art.

I was so bored that I invited a musician from outside to come in and play music. It was so pleasant to listen to the music and drink tea!

There were some exquisite snacks on the table. Jian Xi picked up a piece and took a light bite. The sweet smell spread from the tip of her tongue to her throat.

Pick up the teacup and take a sip.

The scent of the snow-capped silver teeth mixed with the cool tea aroma just relieved the sweetness.

Zi Cui took small steps, a little anxious, "Miss, the Gao family sent something again."

It’s not a good idea to always do this, with a large truckload of stuff every day.

The warehouse is already full, and it is not appropriate to give the gifts from the Gao family to others. I really don't know what the Gao family is trying to do by being so ostentatious.

Jian Xi frowned, looking unhappy about being disturbed, "What did you give me this time?"

Zi Cui clapped her hands.

Two old women drove in a carriage, followed by a group of maids.

When the curtain was opened, a cart full of fruits was revealed, all covered with exquisite glass covers and placed on agate jade plates.

The maids came on board and brought out fruits, standing in two rows for Jian Xi to choose.

The person who brought the gifts was Madam Liu, the madam in charge of Mrs. Gao.

In order to show respect, Jian Xi stood up and bowed slightly.

Mother Liu quickly dodged and said, "Young lady, you are really embarrassing me." Seeing that Jane Xi's every move was like that of a lady from a noble family, the smile on Mother Liu's face deepened.

It seems that the old lady’s wish has finally come true this time. She looks like a really good person.

He stepped forward and bowed respectfully, with a smile on his face, "This old servant greets the young lady. My master said that this is the first time we have come here and we don't know what the young lady likes to eat. Here are all the fruits we could find. The young lady can pick out what she likes to eat. We will send more next time you come."

Before Mrs. Gao came, she repeatedly warned her daughter-in-law to speak nicely, saying that their Gao family was so poor that they only had money left, and as long as her daughter-in-law liked it, she could spend as much money as she wanted.

Jian Xi looked at the dozens of maids in front of her and suddenly felt like she had entered a supermarket.

To be honest, she has earned so much money, but she has never done such a big thing.

She had to keep the money for opening a new shop. Apart from spending a lot of money on Shen Nanxing's wedding, all of it was Shen Nanxing's own money.

They usually eat ordinary home-cooked meals. In the past, when I was in Wu'an Palace, I saw that Xia Shi usually lived a refined life, but she was not like Gao Yunhuai.

There was an all-you-can-eat supplement menu, and as soon as she mentioned fruit, it was brought in and lined up for her to choose from.

The fruit was precious, and only the aristocratic families with better living conditions in the entire Xuanyuan Dynasty could afford to eat it.

The carriage was leaky on all sides, and it must have attracted a lot of people's attention along the way.

Jian Xi sighed, "Xiao Shuang, give the belt I made to Madam Liu and ask her to take it back. Tell Mr. Gao not to send any more gifts. I don't need anything here."

"Yes, girl."

Jian Xi casually pointed at two maids.

"You, and what you have in your hands, leave it here, and take the rest back."

Mother Liu naturally agreed and said some auspicious words. She took the belt from Xiaoshuang's hand. There were only some auspicious cloud patterns embroidered on it with silk thread. The stitches were fine, but the craftsmanship looked as good as that of the embroiderers in the embroidery workshop.

"Oh! The young lady is very kind and thoughtful. It is a custom in our Xuanyuan Dynasty that before marriage, a woman must make a personal item for her future husband. The young lady's craftsmanship is really unique and vivid. The auspicious cloud pattern also has a good meaning, which means a smooth career. I will definitely pass on this message to my master. I will take my leave now."

Jian Xi: It’s just an ordinary pattern.

Seeing this, Zi Cui stepped forward and stuffed a purse into Mother Liu’s pocket, “Thank you for your hard work, Mother Liu.”

Mother Liu did not refuse. She accepted it with a smile, bowed and left.

Jian Xi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

But seeing Qiangwei laughing on the side, he couldn't help but ask, "What are you laughing at?"

Qiangwei cleaned the tea set and made a new cup of tea. Her hands moved smoothly. "I laugh at you, young lady. You clearly know what Mr. Gao wants, but you keep him hanging. You have to wait until he gets impatient."

Gao Yunhuai gave so many things but received no return gifts. He didn't say anything and Jian Xi didn't ask either.

Both Qiangweixiao and the others were extremely smart, but at this moment they were acting like children and sulking.

Jian Xi sat down with her little face raised, "Humph! What do you know? This is called the art of controlling a husband. What you can't get is the best. If I gave it to him at the beginning, how could he cherish it?"

Qiangwei smiled and shook her head, feeling that those involved were in the dark.