The porridge distribution really didn't end until dusk.

Ji Fang and Gao Jinyu were so tired that their legs were shaking, and they were trembling when they went back.

If it weren't for the maid's support, she would have fallen to her knees after taking a few steps.

On the other hand, Su Jinhua and Shen Jingshu were in much better mental state than them, except that their faces were a little pale due to the cold.

Ji Fang was so angry that her teeth were itching, but unfortunately she didn't even have the strength to speak.

"Thank you for your hard work, my three sisters." Su Jinhua said with a smile.

"No, it's not hard." Gao Jinyu forced a smile.

Ji Fang didn't say anything, her face was tense.

Shen Jingshu nodded and replied that it was not hard.

"Have a good rest when you get back. I'll have someone send you some ginger soup to warm you up."

"Thank you, sister." Shen and Gao said in unison.

After a while, several people returned to their respective courtyards.

Banxia helped Su Jinhua change her clothes.

"Re-dress yourself." Su Jinhua said without planning to take a rest.

"You've been standing all day, why don't you go to bed and cover yourself with the quilt to keep warm."

"No, I have to go out later."

Banxia was puzzled, but didn't ask. She carefully re-did Su Jinhua's makeup.

As night fell, the mansion was brightly lit.

Su Jinhua was reading a book in the house, waiting for something quietly.

In the darkness of night, the sound of hurried horse hooves broke the surrounding tranquility.

A fast horse galloped from a distance and arrived at the marquis's mansion.

When the servant of the Marquis's Mansion saw clearly what the man was wearing, he realized that he was from the palace, so he immediately went to report to the princess.

After a cup of tea, everyone in the marquis's mansion knelt in the courtyard with their heads bowed.

Eunuch Xu held a bright yellow imperial edict in his hand and shouted, "The imperial edict has arrived! By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: The Marquis's action of distributing porridge today demonstrates benevolence and benefits the people, which is very good. I hereby grant the Marquis's a thousand taels of silver and a thousand pieces of silk as an encouragement."

After reading it, he walked up to the eldest princess and placed the imperial edict in her hands with both hands.

After thanking the emperor for his grace, Eunuch Xu rode away on his horse. Everyone in the Marquis's Mansion stood up and looked at the imperial edict with complicated eyes.

I didn’t expect that just by distributing porridge, I could receive rewards from the emperor.

The princess smiled and looked at Su Jinhua, then walked up to her and said, "If you hadn't advocated distributing porridge to help the people, how could the emperor have rewarded the Marquis' Mansion?"

"All these rewards will be in your courtyard. You can take care of them."

"Yes, mother."

Ji Fang and Gao Jinyu were stunned. So much money and precious cloth were monopolized by Su Jinhua alone? !

Su Jinhua turned around and looked at them with a smile.

"Today, I have to thank my three sisters for helping me with the porridge distribution. Otherwise, I can't do it alone."

Ji Fang's eyes lit up when she heard this. Of course, they were standing in the freezing weather, their legs were almost broken from the cold. They had to get some benefits.

"These are the cloth gifts. I'll ask you to pick out a few that you like. Thank you for your hard work."

The eldest princess nodded. She had also heard about what happened during the porridge distribution just now. She thought Su Jinhua's move of combining kindness and severity was a good one.

Gao Jinyu and the other two thanked Su Jinhua in unison, and their steps became lighter as they went back.

Su Jinhua stayed beside the princess and said with lowered eyes, "Mother, tomorrow is Laba Festival. I want to go home tomorrow morning."

"During the holidays, we naturally want to reunite. Bring back more gifts tomorrow."

Su Jinhua smiled slightly and bowed, "Yes."

He personally escorted the eldest princess back to the courtyard before returning to the courtyard.

Banxia followed behind Su Jinhua and exclaimed, "Miss, you are really as predictable as a god."

“It’s just a hunch.”

My young lady is really humble, Banxia muttered to herself.

……

The next morning, Su Jinhua got up early.

Because of the Laba Festival, the streets of Beijing have long been filled with a festive atmosphere.

Su Jinhua went to the storeroom in the mansion to choose a gift.

I didn't have much affection for the Su Mansion, so I only chose some exquisite porcelain and some items that could be used in daily life. They were not very valuable, but they were numerous.

Of course, the focus is on those porcelains. Porcelains symbolize the joy of promotion, which just corresponds to Su Yuandong's promotion.

"We've picked out the gifts, let's go."

Banxia followed Su Jinhua, and the two of them walked outside the mansion, where the carriage was already prepared.

After getting on the carriage, Su Jinhua closed his eyes and rested. Today was Laba Festival, and he thought Su Ziyu would come back as well.

Bring Shen Rujun back?

This year in the previous life was the time when Shen Rujun took the exam.

Su Jinhua sneered. The internal strife at home alone was enough to make Shen Rujun anxious and worried. It might not be easy for her to pass the exam.

"Miss, Her Royal Highness the Princess has sent guards to escort us back to the palace."

Just like the day he returned home, a guard in black armor stood silently and solemnly behind the carriage.

He wears a sword on his waist, looking dignified, majestic and impressive.

Su Jinhua curled the corners of his lips slightly and nodded: "Well, let's go. We have to come back in the evening. Don't waste time."

"Yes."

The carriage started moving, and the wheels made a crunching sound as they crushed the snow.

……

Since Su Yuandong was transferred to the Ministry of Rites, the layout of the mansion has indeed changed. The layout of what was originally just a small courtyard has gradually become elegant.

In a short period of time, the corridor was rebuilt and several pavilions were added, surrounded by small bridges, flowing water and rockery.

Today is a festival, and everyone in the Su family is busy making various preparations for the arrival of the festival.

Various flowers are placed in the garden of the mansion, creating a lively scene.

The corridors and halls are hung with red lanterns and ribbons, exuding a festive atmosphere.

In such a good atmosphere, it would be better if we ignore the constant urging voices.

"The lantern is hanging crookedly. Can't you see it clearly? Move it over there."

"And that pot of flowers over there shouldn't be placed there. Put it here in the corridor. Guests can see it right away when they come."

Nanny Ru, who was beside Rong, was arrogantly directing the servants to work.

Looking at Rong, she was wearing a long brocade coat, which made her figure look even more plump. She raised her hand and touched the new pearl hairpin on her head, and smiled: "Work more carefully. Ziyou will be back today, let her take a good look at the changes in the house."

"Yes." Nanny Ru nodded.

As they walked, Rong thought of something and said with a gloomy face, "It would be unlucky if Su Jinhua came back on such a good day."

"Forget it, even if she comes back, what can we do?"

Rong seemed to have figured something out. He smiled, turned and walked towards the main hall.

At this moment, at the gate of Su Mansion, there was a sound of horse hooves stepping on the snow. The guards on horseback, all wearing black armor, dismounted and stood in a uniform manner at the gate of Su Mansion, guarding it.

Each of these guards was in high spirits, with eyes as sharp as eagles, and long swords on their waists, the swords flashing with cold light, which was frightening to look at.

This scene made everyone in the Su Mansion who were still busy stop what they were doing and stare blankly over there.

"Who is this important person coming? It looks like someone from the palace is coming."

"Ah? But there was no news that an important person was coming."

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