Chapter 2694 - 2695: Return to Tianyun (261)

Chapter 2694: Chapter 2695: Return to Tianyun (261)

"Hey!" Aunt Fang immediately responded with a smile, her eyes glistening with tears of relief.

Her son had been considerate from a young age, which made her pained.

Previously, when Mrs. Cao managed the household, her son could not openly call her mother, and each time he had to do it secretly; now, with Mrs. Cao gone, her son can finally call her mother openly, giving her more hope.

Aunt Fang’s maidservant had just cleared the noodle bowls and other items away when Feng Tong ran in hurriedly, saying, "Young Master, the Princess has sent someone."

Both Tao Mingqing and Aunt Fang quickly stood up; before they had even left the room, a guard entered carrying two lacquer boxes. Because the guard had a sword at his waist, Aunt Fang felt a bit afraid and involuntarily fell a step behind Tao Mingqing.

Tao Mingqing was accustomed to this, so he wasn’t particularly frightened. Just as he was about to speak, the guard followed Su Yuxin’s instructions and said, "Fifth Young Master, these are birthday gifts from the Princess."

Saying this, the guard handed the top square lacquer box to Tao Mingqing.

Tao Mingqing hurriedly accepted it respectfully.

The guard continued, "This is Blood Swallow Nest for the Fifth Young Master’s mother to nourish her body, and please hand it over."

Saying this, the guard handed the long box he was holding to Tao Mingqing as well.

Tao Mingqing was somewhat surprised, not expecting Su Yuxin to give his mother something too, but he still accepted it respectfully while introducing Aunt Fang, "This is my mother."

The guard glanced at Aunt Fang and nodded.

Completely unexpected that Su Yuxin would give her something, and it’s top-tier Blood Swallow Nest, which only the imperial family and Royal Family can consume, Aunt Fang was quite fearful, yet she hurriedly expressed her gratitude, "Thank you, Princess."

The guard said, "This General will convey Aunt’s gratitude to the Princess."

Subsequently, the guard clasped his fist towards Tao Mingqing and said, "Is there anything else, Fifth Young Master? If not, This General will return to report."

Tao Mingqing had also prepared a birthday gift for Su Yuxin; today is not only his birthday but also Su Yuxin’s birthday; however, what he prepared seemed quite inadequate compared to the Blood Swallow Nest given by Su Yuxin. Moreover, even if it was presentable, giving Su Yuxin a birthday gift would be quite improper, as he is an unmarried man and Su Yuxin is an unmarried woman.

Su Yuxin is the Princess, and although others wouldn’t dare openly say anything improper to her face, if he acted out of line, it would be different, and someone might point fingers at him, saying he hopes to climb up to the imperial family, so it’s better not to give anything.

Thinking along these lines, Tao Mingqing smiled and said, "There’s nothing more; if you could kindly convey my gratitude to the Princess for the birthday gift to this commoner as well."

After the guard left, Tao Mingqing finally opened his gift; upon opening the lacquer box, he discovered it was a book he had seen and particularly liked in the large study last time, and he couldn’t help but smile.

Aunt Fang also opened her box, seeing at least a pound of Blood Swallow Nest inside the long box, she was even more anxious, not knowing what to do, and had to look at her son, "Qing’er, there is so much of it, how should we handle..."

Tao Mingqing was also somewhat surprised that such precious Blood Swallow Nest was given by Su Yuxin in more than a pound; but immediately, he smiled and said, "As this is bestowed by the Princess, if you refuse it, it would be disrespecting the Princess’s honor; you should accept it, mother."