Traveling through ancient times, I led my family to prosperity

It seemed that the little girl had grown up and knew to avoid him. Shen Liu thought that this might be a good thing. Anyway, the little girl was not restrained when facing him and was still as open and confident as before.

This made him feel very relieved.

Xiao Lan was opening the wooden box with her head down when she felt Shen Liu's eyes on her, which made her feel quite stressed. She had considered some things before, but when she thought of Shen Liu's family affairs and the concubines in the family, she backed off.

But Shen Liu is the sixth master of the Shen family, the general of Liaodong Prefecture, and the younger brother of the queen. There are too many people standing behind him, and too many things on his shoulders... She is just an ordinary citizen, and the difference in their identities and status is too great...

Xiao Lan finally opened the wooden box. The things inside made her eyes widen. Xiao Wen also came over and let out a soft cry.

In the wooden box, on the red velvet cushion, there was a jade comb.

The comb was flawless and very beautiful. Xiao Lan took out the comb and asked, "Sixth Master, is this for me?"

"Of course." Shen Liu was naturally happy when he saw Xiao Lan liked it.

"It's unfair to receive it, and I feel guilty about refusing it, so I accept it," Xiao Lan stood up, bowed to Shen Liu, then sat down with a smile, put away the jade comb, and moved the wooden box towards her and Xiao Wen.

"Take this thing back. If you don't want it, just put it in the box." Shen Liu looked at Xiao Lan's actions, and a smile appeared in his eyes. "You should use it. You all know what this comb means, right?"

"Once you comb your hair, everything will go smoothly," Xiao Lan answered quickly.

"Shun Fa Cai." Xiao Wen said, Shun Fa and Shun Li Fa Cai are homophones, both implying a successful career and smooth financial resources.

"Sixth Master, please rest assured. We will definitely not hide or conceal such good things when we return." Xiao Lan said hurriedly, and at the same time pinched Xiao Wen under the table, signaling him not to say any more.

If we go further, the comb also symbolizes the unity of love. Shen Liu may not have this intention, maybe he just thought the comb was beautiful, so he specially chose one to give to her.

"Okay." Shen Liu naturally noticed Xiao Lan's little movements.

Xiao Lan should understand what he meant. He could imagine that after returning home, the little girl would definitely put the comb away. Although he was a little unhappy about this, it didn't matter. The little girl didn't show the comb to outsiders, but she couldn't hide it from her family.

"Sixth Master, you probably won't be traveling far before the New Year." Xiao Lan chatted with Shen Liu.

"Rest at home for a few days, and then I have to go to the army to take a look." Shen Liu replied.

Now that it is almost the end of the year, he is going to inspect the military. She has heard from He Mingyu before that sometimes, Shen Liu would even stay in the military to celebrate the New Year.

"When do you plan to go back to the village?" Shen Liu asked.

"My eldest sister's wedding is coming in these two days, and we have to go home to prepare." Xiao Lan said.

"I know this. Xiao Wen just told me," Shen Liu said, "There's still time. There's no need to rush back. You should get to know the people in the city."

Xiao Lan immediately understood Shen Liu's intention. Shen Liu was giving her a reminder, so she nodded in agreement.

At this time, footsteps were heard outside, and Xiao Lan knew that Sheng Xuan, Zhang and Xiao Ting had returned from outside. Xiao Lan quickly pulled Xiao Wen up and said goodbye to Shen Liu. "It's getting late, and we have disturbed Master Liu for a long time."

"Yeah." Shen Liu nodded, glanced at Xiao Lan, and stopped talking.

The family left the Shen Mansion and returned home. Sheng Xuan and Zhang naturally saw the wooden box in Xiao Lan's hands.

"What is this?" Zhang asked.

"It's a little toy given by Sixth Master." Xiao Lan answered while instructing Xiao Qing to put the box in the cabinet. "This thing is too delicate and fragile, so it's better to keep it in the cabinet... Mother, you and my sister went to visit the Shen family's garden, right? What do you think of it?"

After casually talking about the gift given by Shen Liu, Xiao Lan calmly changed the subject.

Xiaolan has always been very opinionated and she makes the decisions on many matters at home. Zhang was used to it, so she didn't ask any more questions and immediately told her what she had seen and heard in the Shen Mansion.

When everyone was tired and went back to their rooms to rest, Xiao Lan lay in bed. Although her eyes were closed, her head was not resting. She was still thinking about what happened today.

"Xiao Lan, are you asleep?" Xiao Ting turned over, faced Xiao Lan, and asked in a low voice.

"not yet."

"Xiao Lan, have you ever thought about what kind of family you will marry into in the future?" Xiao Ting asked softly.

The sisters have been close since childhood and there is nothing they cannot talk about. As she is about to get married, she naturally thinks about her younger sister's future.

"I really haven't thought about it," Xiao Lan hesitated for a moment, then said to Xiao Ting, "Sister, I envy you very much. It would be great if my future could be like you and Brother Bao Heng."

"I'm afraid it won't work. Family background is my brother's business. Even if my parents aren't picky, I'm afraid it won't work." Xiao Ting said.

"I'm not talking about family background." Xiao Lan said.

Xiaolan's ideal partner is like Xiaoting and Bao Heng, where the two families know each other well, have a harmonious relationship, and have similar temperaments. Xiaolan can now foresee that Xiaoting's life after marriage will be smooth and comfortable.

Although the Sheng family is now higher than the Bao family, when Xiaoting got engaged, the two families were of equal status. Although the two families are now different, their family is not a powerful family, and the Bao family is not the kind of family that can't stand up to hardships.

The two families get along well, and Xiaoting and Bao Heng like each other. Nothing could be more satisfying than this.

According to Xiaolan, as long as two people are in love, it doesn't matter if the other party is of lower social status. Xiaolan is confident that she can get married...

"It's important to marry someone of the same social status," Xiao Lan added.

"Big sister, are you going to get married soon? That's why you're worried about me. Don't worry, it's still too early for me... I want to enjoy a few more years of happiness at home..."

"Hmm." Xiao Ting hummed, and then there was no movement.

Listening to Xiaoting's breathing gradually steady, Xiaolan let out a breath softly. Thinking back to the scene with Shen Liu tonight and the jade comb locked in the cabinet, Xiaolan couldn't help but feel tormented.