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  Lin Lan didn't know that Zhou Ma and Gui Shu had just helped her resolve a big trouble, the three of them took a detour to buy some pastries first, and when they returned to the boat it was already late in the afternoon, Li Ming You hadn't returned from visiting his friend yet.

  Lin Lan had Yin Liu send gifts, such as pastries and whatnot, to each of them, while she herself stayed in her room, pondering what words would be good to write on the white fan. The more she thought about it, the more Lin Lan felt that she was at a loss for what to do. Li Mingyu's strong suit was calligraphy, and yet she still wanted to write something to give to him - truly a case of carrying an axe to Lu Ban's door or brandishing a sword in front of Guan Yu, rushing to show off her clumsiness.

  Yu Rong saw Madame Yu frowning and looking worried as she stared at the white paper fan, sighing sorrowfully. She couldn't help but smile and say: "Since it's a gift for Young Master, no matter what Madame writes, it's all good intentions."

  Lin Lan said silently: What a thoughtful gift! She just felt that everyone had gifts except him, which was a bit embarrassing, let alone the money was his. However, Yu Rong's words made sense, if he dared to look down on her, she wouldn't give it to him.

  Yinliu went to Zhou Mama's room: "Zhou Mama, this is the young mistress's selection of a scarf for you. Guixiang, this box of white jade cream is yours. And there are two boxes of green tea cakes, which are Suzhou specialties. The young mistress bought many, everyone has a share."

  Zhou's mother glanced at the stone-green satin with embroidered folded branch flowers, and was delighted to see that it was a genuine Suzhou embroidery.

  Gui's sister did not expect that she also had a gift, and was surprised to accept Bai Yu Gao: "This... is this for me?"

  "Of course! Young Madam said you're always busy in the kitchen, so your hands need to be taken care of the most."

  Gui's aunt was moved, she had followed the third young lady to serve her when she was young, after the third young lady got married, she served the old lady for a few years and was appreciated by the old lady and became the housekeeper of the Ye Mansion. Now on the boat, she temporarily became the cook, every day in the kitchen touching this and that, her hands were oily and dry after washing, she was worried about this matter. The young lady was really considerate, thinking of even this, Gui's aunt thanked her: "The young lady is kind, thank you for me."

  Zhou's mother glanced at Gui's wife, seeing the smile in her eyes and eyebrows, a genuine liking from the heart, and a more emotional tone between her expressions. Even on usual days when she received many rewards, she had never seen her look like this before. Unconsciously, she added a bit of praise for Lin Lan, thinking that Old Lady was not mistaken, Lin Lan was indeed an intelligent person.

  Giving gifts is also an art, looking at people giving gifts, the gift is not expensive but appropriate, if you give it right, a box of white jade cream can win people's hearts, if you give it wrong, even a precious golden hairpin is useless...

  Zhou's mother smiled and said, "I thought so! The Qiao family had sent over the medicine a long time ago, but it took half a day for them to return. It turned out they went to the street. When they came back, it seemed like an official was escorting them back. What's going on now?"

  Yin Liu excitedly said: "That's right, Young Mistress saw the notice posted by Magistrate Lord to find a doctor and went to treat Magistrate Lady's illness."

  "What was the outcome?"

  "The young lady didn't even notice how the servant was treated, but she saw the Magistrate himself escorting her out with great courtesy and even gave a diagnosis fee of 50 taels." Silver Willow looked extremely pleased and proud, even more so than if she had received the reward herself.

  Zhou Ma and Gui Sao were suddenly shocked and took a cold breath, saying in unison: "Fifty gold? So much?"

  Yin Liu nodded vigorously.

  Zhou's mother was silent, if it weren't for the fact that Madame Know's illness was extremely severe and difficult to cure, she wouldn't have paid such a high medical fee. Lin Lan's medical skills were indeed impressive.

  Li Mingyun returned on time for dinner and as soon as he arrived at the dock, he saw an official talking to Wenshan. Thinking that something was wrong with the boat, he hurried over.

  "Wen Shan, this is..."

  Wen Shan saw Young Master returning and happily said: "Young Master, this is the officer from the Magistrate's office, who has been ordered to bring gifts for Young Madam."

  Li Mingyun was perplexed, why did the Suzhou prefect want to give gifts to Lin Lan? What exactly happened on this day when he wasn't around?

  As he spoke, the official pulled out a letter from his bosom and presented it with both hands.

  Li Mingyuan took it over and saw that the envelope was written with "Huaizhou General's Mansion, Feng Shumeng personally opened". Li Mingyuan didn't know much about this General Huaizhou, only knowing that he was a brave and good general.

  Li Ming-yu looked puzzled, so the official explained: "The wife of Huaihua General is our wife's own sister."

  Li Ming nodded and said: "Please tell Madam at home, this letter, we will definitely bring it back."

  "Thank you, young master." The official bowed and bid farewell.

  When the official left, Li Mingyun asked Wen Shan: "What's going on?"

  Wen Shan briefly told the story of how he had treated Madame Xiao's illness to Madame Zhi, and handed over a lacquer box with a phoenix pattern: "The Magistrate has already given 50 taels of silver as a medical fee, and now he is sending another gift."

  Li Mingyu held a box in one hand and a letter in the other, dazed for a while before boarding the ship.

  Dongzi and Wenshan followed behind, Dongzi elbowed Wenshan and whispered enviously: "Wenshan, if I had known it would be so exciting today, I would have gone with you too. Following Young Master, drinking a bellyful of tea, I'm stuffed to death."

  Wen Shan laughed and said: "Today's lunch was eaten at the government office, good wine and meat."

  Touko's words brought another sigh of regret from Winter.

  "The young master is back......" Yu Rong hurriedly went to fetch water for the young master to wash his face and hands, while Yin Liu went to brew tea.

  Lin Lan didn't even turn her head and said: "How come you're back so late, we were waiting for dinner!"

  Li Mingyun put the box and letter in front of her.

  "What's this? The gift you brought me?" Lin Lan said in surprise.

  "This was given by the wife of the Prefect, and this letter is entrusted to be brought to General Huaihua's mansion in Beijing." Li Mingyu went to wash his hands.

  Oh! The prefect's wife is so polite and even sent a gift over.

  Lin Lan opened the box and saw that inside were three strands of jadeite bracelets, one pink, one pale blue, and one deep green, with bright and lustrous colors, each one a high-quality jadeite gemstone.

  Li Mingyu washed his hands and came over, saw Bi Hui's bracelet, and smiled lightly: "Today's harvest is quite rich."

  Lin Lan felt that she was unworthy of it, she had only done what she should have done and already received far more than her due reward, now receiving such a valuable gift made her feel as if she owed someone something.

  Li Mingyu thought she would be overjoyed and radiant, but instead she was frowning with a very uneasy expression.

  "Is the prefect's wife's illness... really no problem?" Li Mingyu was worried first that Lin Lan might not have grasped thoroughly curing the prefect's wife's illness, and thus felt uneasy in her heart.

  "It should be fine now! As long as she can let go." Lin Lan closed the box, her eyes filled with hidden worries. She had said all that needed to be said, and whether or not the knot in her heart could be untied depended on Madame's own fortune.

  Li Mingyu slightly nodded his head, it seems that the wife of the county magistrate has a heart disease. Then he raised an eyebrow and looked at Lin Lan, this heartless person actually understands how to cure heart disease?

  "Perhaps this is her reward for delivering the letter!" Li Ming comforted.

  Lin Lan couldn't help but laugh: "That letter is too precious, why not just have a mailman deliver it, how much easier!"

  Lin Lan held the letter and read out loud: "Huaihua General's Mansion... Feng Shumin..."

  "She is the wife of General Huaihua and also the younger sister of the prefectural magistrate's wife." Li Mingyu said, taking over the tea handed by Silver Willow, using the cup cover to skim off the tender leaves floating on top. Thinking that he had already drunk countless cups of tea today, he put down the teacup again.

  The prefect's wife wouldn't just let her deliver the message, would she? Maybe she wants to introduce her to her sister? Anyway, it's always good to get acquainted with General Huaihua's wife.

  "Ming Yun, can you help me write a couplet?" Lin Lan asked solemnly.

  Li Ming looked at her quietly: "What's wrong?"

  "I want to give a few words to the prefect's wife, not because the words are valuable, but... " Lin Lan smiled sycophantically: "Of course, the words are also very valuable, the key is that I think only those who can write out that kind of calm and transcendent momentum."

  Li Mingyun smiled slightly: "Come and study ink."

  Lin Lan smiled and said: "No problem."

  Li Ming Yun dipped his brush in ink and asked: "Which characters should I write?"

  Lin Lan thought for a moment and slowly said: "It's written... Love turns into hatred, thinness eventually becomes happiness."

  Li Mingyun listened for a long time without writing anything down. Love turned into hatred... Was it also because of the weight of love that his mother couldn't let go in the beginning?

  "What's wrong? Do you think these few words are inappropriate?" Lin Lan asked cautiously.

  Li Mingyun shook his head slightly: "No, it's fine." As he spoke, he picked up the pen and wrote with a smooth flow of ink, finishing in one stroke.

  Lin Lan watched him write, his strokes neither bold nor severe, but flowing freely, with a measured pace, and dots and lines that were both leisurely and full of spirit. From start to finish, he exuded an air of ease and elegance, carefree and refined. Lin Lan was somewhat entranced, his handwriting stunning, but the man himself even more so...

  "Master, Mistress, is it time for dinner?"

  Lin Lan rubbed her eyes as if she had just woken up from a dream, put down her pen and smiled: "Let's have lunch! It's getting late."

  Yu Rong and Yin Liu went to help. Lin Lan heard Gui Sao quietly ask Yin Liu: "What dish does the young mistress like to eat?"

  Yin Liu smiled slightly: "I'll ask when I turn back."

  Lin Lan smiled and called out: "Xin Liu, help me go get Wen Shan."

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