The lucky girl in the village has a good way of making money.

After leaving the palace, Shi Liu breathed a sigh of relief.

After an hour in front of the emperor, even though it was a very cold day, she broke out in sweat on her back.

After getting on her own carriage, Shi Liu collapsed on the seat.

Fu Dong, who had been waiting outside the palace, was also very worried. He was relieved to see the girl finally come out safely. He quickly poured her a cup of hot tea and handed the hand warmer to the girl.

Shi Liu drank two cups of hot tea before he stopped. He leaned back in the car seat, not having the energy to say more.

On the way back home, she quickly asked someone to prepare hot water, took a good bath, changed her clothes, and ate a bowl of hot noodle soup. Only then did she feel alive again.

It is said that living with the emperor is like living with a tiger. She must never go to this palace again.

Several times today, she felt that she could not escape the pressure of scrutiny that fell on her head.

Fortunately, the emperor did not ask her about the whole process in the end. I think as long as she can hand over all the treasures, there is no need to get to the bottom of it too much, right?

Now we have to hurry and take the emperor's men to hand over all the treasures.

The emperor's personal decree to bestow her with a title has not yet been issued. I guess he is just waiting for the treasure to arrive in Beijing.

Only after she had handled this matter could she be considered to have completely passed the test.

Thinking of this, Shi Liu quickly called Zuo Cheng and gave him detailed instructions.

She had never used the gold and silver treasures in her hands. The money she had earned over the years was enough for her. How could she not buy as much red charcoal as she wanted?
Of course, the only treasures she could hand over were the 30% she got and the 30% that Liu Dongjia gave out, and the 40% that was given to the prince. Not to mention that she couldn't mention it, even if she did, she couldn't have any contact with the prince at this moment.

The letter that Liu Dongjia sent yesterday said that he had thought about this day a long time ago and had made arrangements long ago. If the truth was revealed, he asked her to just hand over the treasure. In addition to the 30% he would get, he would also pay 10% himself.

So, the total is 70%.

Anyway, no one knows how much treasure there is that is rich enough to rival a country. 70% is enough. Anyone who sees this 70% amount will not have any doubts, because it is really a lot!

She explained all this in detail to Zuo Cheng and asked him to rush back to Bingzhou with the imperial envoy sent by the emperor tomorrow.

Zuo Chengdu knew exactly where the treasures were hidden. He also knew where the treasures that had been kept in money houses were hidden. He could take the seals back with him and take them out together.

Besides, Liu Dongjia had someone prepare something and told her the location, so she could just go and get it. There was no need to negotiate too much to avoid arousing too much suspicion.

Although it was a bit hasty, as long as all the treasures are handed over, it will be fine. As for whether the emperor has doubts or not, he didn't say much today, and he won't say anything later.

Zuo Cheng agreed solemnly and went downstairs to make preparations.

At this time, Mrs. Lu brought Mrs. Zhu and brought over the freshly cooked bird's nest soup.

Naturally, Lu had heard the rumors outside in the past two days, including about Yutaifang. Shi Liu had been going in and out again, and Lu was really worried about whether she would be in any danger.

Things were almost settled now, and Shi Liu no longer concealed anything. She immediately explained what she had said to the Emperor, hiding some of the details.

When Mrs. Lu heard that the rumors outside were true and Shi Liu had actually found a treasure, she was shocked. Then she heard that Shi Liu had been summoned by the emperor and had entered the palace and presented the treasure to the emperor, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Every husband is not guilty, and he is guilty of his crime.

What treasure or no treasure? It's so scary to hear about it. It's a hot potato. It would be fine if no one else knew about it, but it has been spread so widely that people will believe it even if they don't want to. How can we live in peace in the future?
But it’s okay if it is presented to the emperor. Once the treasure is presented to the emperor, others will no longer stare at the pomegranate.

"It's good to offer it, it's good to offer it. If it's not yours, even if you get it, you will still be worried. It's not as solid as something that belongs to you."

Pomegranate nodded in agreement, this was indeed the truth.

I know that the people in Yutaifang must be worried these days. Although I have sent Sui Lu to tell them not to care about the rumors outside, they must be unable to eat or sleep well.

After thinking about it, Shi Liu decided to go out to Yutaifang again.

But unexpectedly, before she could even leave the house, Nanny Hong came in to report that her parents had arrived.

Shi Liu hurried out to greet them, and Mrs. Lu also hurried out to greet her in-laws.

Sitting down in the flower hall, Song started asking about this matter, "Shi Liu, what's going on with that treasure? Your eldest brother came back and said that someone went to the Weifeng Express Station to ask him about it these past two days! Our family is really being targeted now!"

Li Jihe said: "Your grandfather regretted that he shouldn't have said that the weather in the capital was cold, otherwise you wouldn't have asked people to buy so much charcoal, making them jealous. Look, after hearing the rumors outside, he got sick."

"Grandpa is sick?" Shi Liu was also shocked when he heard it. "Have you asked a doctor to see him? What did the doctor say?"

"It's not a big deal, but I feel a bit uncomfortable inside."

Shi Liu was relieved to hear that it was not serious, but as he got older and became more worried, even a minor illness could turn into a major one.

She hurriedly said, "I was just about to come over to tell you about this."

"The rumors are true. I did get a treasure a few years ago. Do you remember how Wu Ping and his men came to our village? They told me about the treasure—"

"But it's all right now. I have already presented the treasure to the emperor. Tomorrow the emperor will send someone to take away the gold and silver. By then everyone will know about it and will no longer keep an eye on our family."

Song and Li Jihe naturally remembered that Wu Ping and his friends came to Xiahe Village. So that's how it was!
The treasure is real!

Song suddenly remembered the large boxes that were carried back home at that time. She thought her daughter was doing something, but later she forgot to ask more and never saw those boxes again.

So those boxes are filled with gold, silver and jewelry?

Song couldn't help but cover her mouth, she was also shocked.

But he soon realized what was happening, nodded, and said the same thing as Lu, "Give it to the emperor! I feel uneasy if it's left in your hands!"

Shi Liu nodded, "Go back and tell everyone else, especially grandpa, to rest assured that everything is fine. No matter if there is treasure or not, the money our family has earned over the years is not enough for charcoal. Just burn it as long as it keeps you warm. I'll have someone send more if there's no more."

Without any worries in her heart, Song also relaxed. Upon hearing what her daughter said, she subconsciously glanced at Lu. How could this child keep saying that she wanted to send things to her parents' home in front of her mother-in-law?
Mrs. Lu smiled and said, "Shi Liu is a filial child. She is also worried that I will not be able to bear the cold in the capital when I return. She asks them to burn charcoal every day, fearing that I will not be willing to use it. Indeed, the capital is much colder than our Daming Prefecture. Grandpa and grandmother are old and more afraid of the cold. They must be taken care of."

Song smiled and continued, "Isn't it? I was out this time, sitting in the carriage, and I felt very cold! Mother-in-law, you should also pay more attention to your health. It's only right that Shi Liu is honoring you!"

When Fan Jin came back in the evening, Shi Liu would have to talk about it again.

Fan Jin knew that Shi Liu had presented the treasure to the emperor, and the emperor was going to reward her, confer her the title of a county lady, and grant her gold and a house, so she had passed the test safely, and he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. "You know what, this rumor is really spreading. Even in the Hanlin Academy, people are chasing me to find out if it's true and whether my wife really got a treasure."

They were obviously talking about a serious topic, but the word "wife" came out so naturally, even with a hint of tenderness, that Shi Liu couldn't help but glance at him, feeling a little nervous.

After dinner, Fan Jin asked her if she wanted to play chess. Shi Liu quickly refused, went into the inner room, sat on the bed, and slowly let out a sigh of relief.

Thinking about how Mrs. Lu suddenly wanted to bring food to Fan Jin not long ago, in fact, she wanted to take Fan Jin to see a doctor to see if he was not okay. When Fan Jin came back that night and told her about it, she didn't know what to say.

No, this old woman is really idle all day long. Even if there is no water in her room at night, she can still talk about it.

The most important thing is that after hearing the gossip, Mrs. Lu did not doubt it at all, but just thought that maybe Fan Jin was not capable. She was also amused and moved.

If it were any other mother-in-law, she would definitely first suspect that her daughter-in-law was infertile, and would not secretly let her son see a doctor.

However, she also understood Lu's desire to have a grandson.

Even if Fan Jin tried to put her off by saying that he was not in a hurry to have a baby, what about next year or the year after?

If Fan Jin says that he can't have children at that time, I really don't dare to imagine what Lu will do - I'm afraid the sky will fall.

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This adopted child is not as good as one's own biological child.

Before July came to Beijing, didn't the Jin family's grandmother adopt a child? I heard that the child was only three years old, but he cried every day and wanted his mother. Although he might get used to Bai's mother over time, other people's children have their own parents, and it is not good to separate them from their own flesh and blood.

Shi Liu sighed softly. Some of her thoughts in her mind had actually changed a lot a long time ago.

But the matter of the treasure is not settled yet, so let’s talk about it for now.

The next morning, Zuo Cheng left the capital with the people sent by the emperor and rushed to Bingzhou.

It's freezing cold and it's not easy to walk.

The winter solstice is just around the corner. After going back and forth, I don’t know if I can return to Beijing before the New Year.

On the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month, Shi Liu received the letter sent back by Zuo Cheng.

The letter said that everything went smoothly and the handover would be back soon.

After reading the letter, Shi Liu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Within two days, a procession of angels left the imperial city in a grand procession.

Wherever he passed, everyone couldn't help but look at him.

As the year draws to a close, where will the angel go to announce his will? What will he announce?
Which young master or gentleman has been impeached by the censor again? Is the emperor issuing an edict to reprimand him?
Someone said, didn’t you see that the eunuch was still carrying the box? This must be a reward. Which family would he give the reward to?
Everyone was even more curious. Who got the reward? I had never heard of anyone doing anything remarkable.

The procession continued forward until it passed Suzaku Street.

Huh? Where is this going?
Go further and you will be out of the inner city.

Then, the ceremonial procession was seen going straight into Yongyefang.

The residents in Yongyefang were naturally alarmed.

The Cai family and the Zhuo family, who lived in Jinyu Hutong and Luoguxiang, opened their doors wide. Although they were puzzled, they were waiting for the angel to come in.

After all, in the entire Yongyefang, only their two families were more noble. The master of one family was a Yuwenlang of the Ministry of Works, and the master of the other family was a Secretary of the Imperial Household Department.

Other families are not comparable to them. If an imperial edict comes, whose family will it come to if not their two families?
Even the old lady of the Cai family quickly sent servants to report the news, calling on all the gentlemen in the mansion to come back quickly to receive the order!
Unfortunately, the angel procession skipped Goldfish Hutong and Tongluo Alley and went to Mianhua Hutong at the back.

Everyone:!
Who lives in Cotton Alley?

It seems that no one can claim the title, right?
There is a Fan Mansion. The master of the mansion just passed the imperial examination this year, and the candidate was selected as a Shujishi. Could it be his family?

Sure enough, I saw the angel procession go straight into Mianhua Hutong, and they were heading to the Fan Mansion!

Shi Liu had anticipated this, and as soon as she heard that an angel was coming to Yongyefang, she asked Butler Hu to get ready.

When the angel came in, they were not in a hurry. The incense table in the hall had already been set up. They welcomed the angel in, and Shi Liu and Lu knelt down with everyone else.

Then she heard the angel announce the decree, the content of which was exactly what the emperor had said to Shi Liu before. In addition, there were some other things added, such as jade ruyi, homemade jewelry, cloth, and so on.

I think the amount of treasure handed over to the emperor must have satisfied the emperor.

Look, the reward has become even greater.

Shi Liu accepted the order respectfully and invited the angel to have tea. Butler Hu also handed the angel the thick purse he had prepared long ago.

The angel was also very polite and directly called him Mingjia Xiangjun.

No matter what, this is the first county lady outside the imperial surname appointed by the emperor himself, and she also has a title.

The angel was still drinking tea here, but the news had already spread outside.

The angel came to the Fan Mansion in Mianhua Hutong. The emperor issued an imperial decree to confer the title of Mingjia Xiangjun on Mrs. Fan, and also granted her a house and land!
Madam Fan? Who is she? How come she was given the title of Lady of the Countryside?
Is it said that he presented the treasure?
Oh, this Mrs. Fan is the Li family pomegranate from the number one village in the world that was rumored to be there?
The rumors had been spreading for so long, but she remained indifferent and thought they were all false. She never thought they were true!
Really speaking, Mrs. Fan also presented the treasure to the emperor, who was very pleased and praised her for her noble character, loyalty and patriotism, so he conferred her the title of Lady of the Country?
So this is ah!

Oh my, this is amazing!
No matter what, Yongyefang had produced a local lady who was personally appointed by the emperor. Soon, neighbors came to congratulate and give gifts.

Not long after, someone from the Jing'an Marquis' Mansion also sent a gift, followed by the Luo Mansion which received the news, and then the Liu Mansion.

After that, the news spread throughout the capital. While Fan Jin was still in the Hanlin Academy, his colleagues came to congratulate him.

At Yutaifang, the Song family and their friends also got the news. They were relieved to know that the treasure was real but Shi Liu had already presented it to the emperor. However, they were still worried as the rumors in the capital had not dissipated.

Now I know that Shi Liu was actually canonized as a lady by the emperor, and the imperial edict also mentioned the offering of treasures. This is finally good!
At that moment, Old Man Li and the others could not sit still and all rushed to Yongyefang.

Their family's pomegranate was named the Lady of the Country by the Emperor. This is a great honor!
(End of this chapter)