I was a stepmother in ancient times, and I led my whole family to wealth.

Chapter 268 As expected of the Prince Dun's Mansion

The gate was as tall as two people, made of thick nanmu wood, with a hard texture, and it seemed that time could not leave too many marks on it.

The door panel was neatly arranged with rows of golden door studs, which looked like stars in the night sky under the lamplight.

Each of those "stars" symbolizes the majesty of the Prince's Mansion. They are closely connected, as if telling the story of the mansion's trials and tribulations and its glorious past.

A pair of majestic stone lions crouch on either side of the gate, with the male lion stepping on an embroidered ball, symbolizing control over the universe.

The lioness gently protects her cubs, showing great love.

As you approach, you'll see that the stone lions are incredibly lifelike, with each hair clearly defined. Their eyes are sharp and majestic, as if they are always guarding the palace, keeping all villains away.

Above the gate hangs a huge plaque with the words "Prince Dun's Mansion" written in vigorous and powerful characters. The golden characters stand out even more against the black plaque, highlighting its solemnity and magnificence.

However, the plaque was also carved with exquisite cloud patterns. These cloud patterns meandered and swirled, like agile dragons flying in the air, adding a touch of mystery to the palace.

The door handles were a pair of ferocious beast heads with rings. The beast heads had grotesque faces, wide-open mouths, and sharp fangs, as if they wanted to devour anyone who dared to invade the Prince's Mansion.

The bronze door knocker, worn smooth by the passage of time, gleamed with an antique luster.

"As expected of Prince Dun's Mansion," Jun Qirui muttered to himself as he stood on the carriage.

Cang Lingxuan stood on the steps of the gate and shouted at the stunned people, "What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and come into the mansion. My father and mother haven't eaten yet."

"it is good!"

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Ruyi Realm

"How is it?" Dongfang Jin asked Ruyi, who was sitting on the sofa. This guy has already leveled up, so why is he still releasing his divine sense with his eyes closed?

"He has arrived safely and was just talking to General Weiyuan."

Didn't both sides say not to make a fuss? That old man, General Weiyuan, said that it just so happens that Lu Yunqing's sister's two sons are going back to the Marquis of Changyuan's residence.

Dongfang Jin looked at Gu Chenglin: "His sister's children are fifteen and ten years old, you see..."

"These two kids should still call you 'uncle,' so what should you, as their elder, give them?"

Gu Chenglin looked at the stack of books on the coffee table, picked up a copy of the "Three Character Classic," and said, "What do you think of giving these books as a gift?"

Dongfang Jin...

"Brother, these are all primers; his sister's child is already past the age for primers."

Besides, I haven't even given some of these books to the Emperor yet. Giving them all to him so hastily is just asking for trouble.

The emperor didn't even see it, but they did. Won't this bring trouble to the two children?

Gu Chenglin put down the book and pointed to the printed manuscript on the other side: "Then give them this unpublished 'Journey to the West,' they'll definitely like it."

Cang Lingxuan said that the story of "Journey to the West" is currently the most popular in Beijing, and the teahouses where storytellers perform are packed with customers every day.

Those chapters are in high demand and short supply at major bookstores.

They also said that everyone from the elderly to children loves it.

And your toy, along with the four of them—the master and his disciples, the white dragon horse, and their weapons—are all in high demand.

I heard that Helian Shuo even specially found some clay figurines in the capital to make clay figures of him and his apprentice, and they sold very well.

If it weren't for Prince Dun keeping things in check, those people would have swarmed the printing press.

Now you know why Changsun Lan sent you so many things, right?

Dongfang Jin...

What's so special about this? Journey to the West is one of the Four Great Classical Novels.

That's a work you can read over and over again without getting tired of it.

Watching Gu Chenglin count the chapters, Dongfang Jin was speechless: "Are you determined to cause trouble for the Lu family?"

Gu Chenglin...

How is that causing trouble?

He looked at his wife with great grievance.

Dongfang Jin pointed to the books, then to the paper in his hand, without saying a word.

Gu Chenglin...

Sorry!

He really didn't do it on purpose.

"What do you think... we should give as a gift?"

Dongfang Jin interrupted him, "Go to the desk in the study of Youran Residence and get that wooden box."

"Here you go," Ruyi said, taking the large box made of golden nanmu wood and placing it at her feet.

It means you can choose for yourself; you know best which Qiankun bag contains the gift you want to give.

Dongfang Jin: "..."

To make you look good?

Holding her breath, she said to Gu Chenglin, "Go outside and dig up a ginseng root, pick one that's older."

With a wave of her hand, Ruyi conjured up a dozen or so 500-year-old ginseng roots on the ground in front of her: "Here, let him dig them up. He doesn't know which ones are old enough."

Don't come back and trample the rest of the ginseng. We left a few in the 500-year-old field as an emergency measure; the rest are here. Is that enough?

It means that if that's not enough, I'll dig up some from an even younger age for you.

Dongfang Jin...

Only you can do that!

Is Gu Chenglin blind or stupid?

She glared angrily at Gu Chenglin, gritting her teeth: "Go to the warehouse shelf and get two military overcoats for them!"

Gu Chenglin...

Can I take that coat?

"Wife, aren't you causing trouble for the Lu family? This..." This military overcoat is unique to Longhu Pass, and the soldiers treasure it.

No one wanted to wear them, even the patrolmen wore the same set they wore on shifts.

If you take it out and let those with ulterior motives know, how will your second uncle and cousins ​​explain it?

This is much more serious than simply sending a book.

Dongfang Jin also thought of these things, and slapped her forehead: "I'm so angry with you all. Go get a set of glass cups, the kind with a kettle."

Okay, take a few more sets. I'll have Lu Yunqing send one set to his teacher, keep one set for his sister, and give one set to his father.

We'll send another set or two to the emperor later. If you want to give any more away, we can take out a few more sets.

This type of glass can be used with an open flame; it can be placed on a charcoal stove to boil water.

Gu Chenglin nodded, "That's acceptable." He got up, took a few steps, and then turned around: "You didn't give Cang Lingxuan any when he went home."

Dongfang Jin glared at him angrily: "I forgot, I'll send it next time."

Looking at Gu Chenglin's tall figure, Dongfang Jin narrowed his eyes. He noticed that the man seemed preoccupied today.

It seems I have to make a trip to the Rongguo Duke's mansion.

"Jin-jie, Lu Yunqing and his two nephews have come out. Are you going out?"

Dongfang Jin took out two jade pendants from a Qiankun bag, found a small box, and put them inside.

I also put a pair of white jade bracelets in the box. I have so many of these that I won't feel bad giving them away.

"go out."

Ruyi scoffed inwardly, "Is this yours?"

What's there to feel sorry about? They were all robbed.

The things we robbed these days, this jade pendant alone is worth at least tens of thousands of yuan, not to mention the other jewelry, we'll just give them away.

……

Gu Chenglin put everything into his Qiankun bag and then followed Dongfang Jin out of the space.

Just as Ruyi said that Lu Yunqing and the others had arrived at the outer gate, Dongfang Jin asked Gu Chenglin to put the things in a conspicuous place at the gate.

The moment Lu Yunqing stepped out of the doorway, Ruyi called out, "Come in!"

Dongfang Jin then led Gu Chenglin back into the space.

When Lu Yunqing came out, she saw the things at the door and no one around, so she knew they had left.

He turned to the servant, guards, and coachman who had followed him out and said, "Load those things into the carriage and head back to the Marquis of Changyuan's residence."

"Uncle, what is that..." Gu Chengze looked at the things on the ground, and it was strange that no one was guarding them.

Gu Ruizhe, the younger brother, ran over, looked at the plush toy on the surface, and exclaimed in surprise, "Uncle, that's a big-mouthed monkey!"

"Do you like it?" Lu Yunqing looked at the pile of things and was very satisfied.

Gu Ruizhe hugged the Paul Frank monkey excitedly: "I love it! I have one at home too, but it's not as big as this one."

Gu Chengze walked over with a cold face: "Xiao Rui, these are all things that girls like. Your room is full of them now. Aren't you ashamed?"