ived through all sorts of dangers and hardships. We’ve seen it all.”"There's no reason why life should be better today, with plenty of money and people, yet we have to watch others bully our children!...Doctor Sun took a sip of tea and then said, "I'm out of medicine. I'll go for a walk in the mountains."

I didn't expect to have such good luck, but I came across a plant of ageless grass. 。I just sold some silver, enough to buy you a dowry. 。" Not old grass is a special herbal product from Quanzhou here. Because it grows on cliffs and steep slopes, it is extremely difficult to collect, so the purchase price has always been high 。Doctor Sun practiced medicine in the military camp. The medicinal herbs were all prepared by the logistics department. He didn't need to go out and gather them himself. 。Needless to say, the lack of herbs is an excuse. The real reason was to go in search of the elixir of life and exchange it for silver. 。

At his age, with such poor health, he’s actually willing to take such a risk!

Coral was both guilty and anxious. She wanted to say something but couldn't find the words. In the end, she could only kneel down with red eyes, "Thank you father for your kindness"

"Silly girl, wake up quickly!" Dr. Sun hurriedly helped his daughter up and smiled, "We're family, no need to be polite! Although your stepfather isn't very skilled, he can definitely arrange a dowry for you." 。" Having said that, he thought for a moment and added: "At noon, my adoptive father will have lunch at your place. " 。Let's just talk, what else is missing from the dowry Is there any godfather who could help out 。" Okay, this morning Mi's wife bought some meat and two catties of shrimp. I will personally cook a few dishes for my father-in-law." 。The coral readily agreed and started preparing with a smile. 。Her originally somewhat spirited eyebrows and eyes were now even more lively...It goes without saying that over in Quanzhou, things are bustling with excitement because a happy occasion is just around the corner. 。After the New Year, the weather in Xindu gradually warms up. 。The mountains and forests, once cloaked in white winter attire, began to shed their icy grip, regaining a fresh vibrancy. 。Within the city walls, shielded from the cold wind, houses and pedestrians alike basked in the increasingly pleasant warmth of spring, making the streets busier and more lively. 。In the Shoukang Palace, the Empress Dowager lay on the concubine's couch, her brows furrowed as she slowly ate fruit. 。In the middle of the house, Old Granny was using the excuse of teaching manners to torment Princess Three and Jia Yin. 。Unfortunately, the effect is still as bad as ever. 。

Even a simple bowing gesture, the third princess said she couldn't learn it, repeatedly asking the old nanny to demonstrate.

Often, she and Jiayin would kneel once or twice, and the grandmother would have to kneel dozens of times. 。Grandma was already old, and kneeling for so long caused sweat to appear on her head. 。The Empress Dowager cursed the old woman in her heart for being useless, but she was also afraid of tiring her out. What would she do if she was gone and no one was around to help 。Then, the Empress Dowager promptly called a halt, suppressing her disgust and inviting Jia Yin and the Third Princess to eat fruit. 。Jia Yin and the third princess were not polite either, eating with gusto and delight. 。But in a moment, the plate was half empty. 。Grandma's heart aches with concern. 。Knowing that Shou Kang Gong was in decline, how could those who delighted in looking down on others let this opportunity pass them by They began to gradually reduce their supply last year. 。Such fresh fruit is now hard to come by. 。As a result, the master didn't eat a few bites before these two dead girls finished most of it… If it were usual, and the master was in a good mood, he might have given them a few more bites, but definitely not today. 。Thinking this way, she felt her throat grow even more parched. 。Perhaps it was because her gaze on the fruit platter was too intense, that Jiayin and the third princess noticed. 。They "savagely" bit into the fruit, making crunching sounds, juice even flowing out, occasionally praising a few bites. 。The third princess said, “Grandmother, you are so kind. 。You gave us so many delicious fruits! Even if I misbehave in the future, I'll come visit you more often. 。" "Yeah, Empress Dowager is too kind to us." 。We know learning the rules is hard work, and we've prepared everything so you have plenty to eat and drink. 。"Grandma rolled her eyes in anger. When it came to hardship, she was the only one who deserved those two words." 。The Empress Dowager was also displeased with the two maids' arrogance, and with a faint smile, she said, "When you arrive at Shoukang Palace, you will naturally be well taken care of." 。After she finished speaking, she changed the subject and asked, “The big exam is less than half a month away. Kang Le, I heard that there are candidates from your Li family” "Yes, Empress Dowager," 。"Jia Yin readily admitted it with a smile, saying, "Both my elder and sixth cousins are going to take the exam." 。Tomorrow is the day I leave the palace, and I'm even planning to get some exam supplies for them. 。"The Empress Dowager raised her eyebrows, her voice somewhat cold. “Remind them a few more times, the exam relies on true skill, don't think about crooked paths, otherwise if they are found out, the Li family will lose face.” 。"Thank you for reminding me, Grandmother." 。"Jia Yin still smiled, replying: "Your Majesty, have no worries. My brothers are all truly talented and learned; they have nothing to fear from any investigation." 。"But there is also the possibility that some people are jealous of our family and deliberately framing us." 。However, based on these past few years' experience, anyone who dares to reach out to our family will have their arms chopped off. 。"Sometimes, I even feel bored and hope that more people would come out to spar with us." 。After all, one needs whetstones to sharpen their blade. 。"Isn't it"

The Empress Dowager felt stifled, and seeing the smug little girl baring her teeth made her even angrier. 。"The Empress is tired, you may take your leave." 。“

Jia Yin and the Third Princess immediately put down their fruit, smiled happily stood up, and were about to bow. " 。But then the old woman suddenly took out two embroidered cushions and placed them in front of them. 。"Princess, county princess, it just so happens that I learned the kneeling etiquette today. Let's pay our respects to Empress Dowager and then head back." 。"

Jia Yin glanced at the satin cushion and smiled

Instead, the Third Princess was unhappy. She scolded the old nanny, "I've been kneeling for half a day! This palace is already tired." 。Before the Empress Dowager could even speak, you had the audacity to do such a disgraceful thing!” Jia Yin tugged her arm, advising, “Princess, please don’t be angry...” 。We should kowtow and show Empress Dowager how well we've learned. 。The Third Princess didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in Jia Yin's gourd, but she was confident she wouldn't suffer a loss. So, she followed Jia Yin and knelt on the embroidered cushion, kowtowed once, then stood up steadily. 。The old grandmother was very surprised. Although she tried her best to restrain herself, she couldn't help but keep looking at Jia Yin's expression. 。But Jia Yin was still smiling, her face flushed, with not a hint of pain. 。Seeing her look over, she instead asked, "What is it, Grandmother We have already paid our respects, is there anything else we need to do""No...no!" The old grandmother quickly replied, bending down to pick up the cushion and was about to withdraw. 。But whether it was because she was too flustered, she tripped over her own skirt hem, or stumbled somewhere else, after only two steps, she fell forward with a thud. The cushion in her hand landed perfectly beneath her. 。 A scream echoed through Shoukang Palace in an instant! Princess San was startled and pulled Jia Yin's arm, dodging several steps away. She asked, "What happened" Jia Yin smiled and shrugged, whispering, "Who knows, maybe he fell too hard" The old nanny turned pale, struggled to get up, and quickly apologized, "Old slave, I was careless and took a tumble" 。As she spoke, she strained to hide half her arm behind her. 。The Empress Dowager's eyes narrowed, and she scolded, "Useless thing, get out of here!" 。"

Grandma quickly responded and lowered her head to go out. >>> 。The third princess hurriedly pulled Jiayin and followed her out the door. 。Until they left Shoukang Palace and rounded the corner, the Third Princess was full of curiosity. "Jia Yin," she asked, "Tell me, what happened just now How could that vicious old woman become so miserable after just one fall" "She wasn't hurt by the fall, but by being pricked!" Jia Yin sneered in reply. "The brocade mat she was carrying had been tampered with. The one I knelt on had some fine needles..." 。"If I knelt down, I'd probably be in agony for seven days and wouldn't be able to walk!"rkened her face and shouted, "This is unacceptable! It's like she's gone mad!"She turned her head and called to the housemaid, “Go to the study and call both the master and the second master to Old Ma...