The Emperor was kissed by the Regent and cried again

"I appreciate your kindness, but there's no need for gifts or anything like that. When everyone is here, we can just eat and drink and have some fun together."

Seeing that Shen Jingli was determined not to accept his jade bracelet, Gu Sichen felt depressed.

Could it be that... everything Shen Jingli said in his previous love letters is no longer valid?

Rejected him at first...

There is a reason for this...

"Brother Shen, aren't we friends? Why are you so reluctant to accept it? What are you worried about?"

"..."

Just as Shen Jingli was about to speak, he was stopped by Qian Mangui and Gou Yuanqin who had just arrived.

"Happy birthday, Brother Shen." The two of them were arm in arm, walking towards Shen Jingli with smiles on their faces.

"Brother Qian, Lord Gou, you are here."

Qian Mangui walked up to Shen Jingli, spread out his palm, and a fine purple gem appeared in front of Shen Jingli.

"Brother Shen, this is a piece of purple jade. You can use it to embellish various ornaments. Remember, you must find a reliable jeweler to cut and carve it."

Lord Gou pointed to the writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone on a wooden shelf beside him and said, "My gift is not as good as Lao Qian's. It is a set of four treasures of the study. I hope Brother Shen will accept it."

"..."

Shen Jingli thought to herself: Why are they all giving such expensive gifts? She doesn’t have the confidence to accept them…

Compared to these luxurious items, Shen Jingli hoped that they would send some food or ordinary items, so that she would not have any psychological burden to accept them.

She still understood the principle of reciprocity. If she really accepted it, how would she return the gift on their birthdays? !

It’s sad to think about it…

She...hasn't made any money yet.

"Well, the things you sent are too expensive, I really don't dare to accept them..."

Qian Mangui probably guessed Shen Jingli's concerns. He stroked his beard and said to comfort him: "Brother Shen, this is a little gift from us. You must accept it and don't have to feel psychologically burdened."

"Besides, you are destined to make a fortune, there is really no need to be so hesitant, just collect it!!"

Lord Gou also echoed: "That's right, Brother Shen, you don't have to think about the value of these gifts, and there is no need to add worries to yourself on your birthday. Today, you just need to accept the gifts and be happy!"

……

After a mental struggle, Shen Jingli accepted everyone's kindness and said, "Yes! Thank you. I like all the gifts you gave me."

After receiving the gift, Shen Jingli silently encouraged himself in his heart: You must work harder! Working hard to make money is the way to go!

Shochiku very tactfully accepted the gifts and put them aside.

Qian Mangui said again: "Brother Shen, Fugui has something urgent to do today, I'm afraid he can't come. The painting of a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix he sent has been delivered to your...house."

"Well, I'll thank him tomorrow."

Presumably, Qian Fugui has already sent the painting of Birds Paying Homage to the Qianlu Palace.

Qian Mangui saw that most people had arrived, so he asked, "Brother Shen, is there anyone else coming?"

Ding Yuanji: "...Brother, a girl just asked me to tell you that she can't come because of something."

The girl that Ding Yuanji was talking about must be Liu Huakui.

Shen Jingli was just about to say that Zhang Xiangyi was still missing, but before he could open his mouth, Zhang Xiangyi ran over panting.

"Mr. Shen, happy birthday..."

Shen Jingli smiled and said, "I've been waiting for you for a long time. I thought you weren't coming."

"How come? Do you carry the amulet I gave you?"

Shen Jingli took out the amulet and said, "Of course, I always carry it with me."

"That's fine, that's fine."

Shen Jingli's stomach was tightening with hunger at this time. She said, "Now that everyone is here, please take a seat. I'm hungry."

Chu Beixiao nodded, "…I am also starving to death."

Everyone took their seats, and the maids began to present various dishes to everyone in an orderly manner, without saying a word from beginning to end.

Today, they were ordered not to speak.

"Everyone, let's eat." Shen Jingli was already drooling at the food and started eating without caring about his image.

……

Maybe everyone is hungry, so now, everyone is quietly savoring the food.

Qian Mangui had just attended a social event and had eaten a lot. He was not hungry at the moment and quickly put down his chopsticks.

Qian Mangui sat next to Shen Jingli and saw that he ate a lot despite his small stature.

"Brother Shen, you don't look like eighteen, you look more like fifteen."

Shen Jingli's cheeks puffed up, and he looked at Qian Mangui in confusion, "Ah...?"

"You are too thin, like a girl."

Aunt Qiu paused while picking up the food: Oh no! Did he know something?!

Shen Jingli smiled awkwardly and continued to eat, "Haha...then I'll eat more."

Qian Mangui asked again: "Why is your face so red?"

Shen Jingli touched his cheek, "Um... is there?!"

"It's just like a girl putting on rouge and powder, hahaha."

"..."

Qian Mangui's words made everyone's eyes focus on Shen Jingli, causing her face to turn even redder.

At this moment, she wanted to dig a hole in the ground and crawl into it! !

Qian Mangui stared at Shen Jingli's dazzling profile and continued to tease, "Hahaha, it's rare to find a man as shy as you."

Shen Jingli picked up a cake and quickly stuffed it into Qian Mangui's mouth, "Eat it, stop talking."

"..."

Qian Mangui choked and coughed lightly, "Ahem...Brother Shen, do you want to murder me?!"

Shen Jingli curled his lips and smiled, "What you said is not right! People are different. If every man has a similar figure, appearance and temperament, wouldn't it be weird?"

Shen Jingli took the initiative and began to look Qian Mangui up and down.

"If there weren't men like me, how could Brother Qian's remaining masculinity be highlighted?"

Everyone burst into laughter...

Aunt Qiu's tense nerves finally relaxed...

The emperor... has grown a lot and can easily deal with other people's teasing.

Qian Mangui stroked his beard and shook his head vigorously: "That's not right."

"How can it be wrong, Brother Qian? How about you try the feminine route? How about starting with blushing?"

Qian Mangui was defeated and waved his hand, saying, "I am too old. This path is not suitable for me."

After hearing this, Gou Yuanqin also joined in, "Hahaha, Brother Shen, don't embarrass Lao Qian. The feminine route doesn't suit him. But, I can give it a try. You should teach me."

Shen Jingli's smile did not diminish, and he jokingly said: "Master Gou, you are too modest. You are already wearing pink shoes and socks, do you still need me to teach you?! You are the one on this track..."

"From now on I will not call you Master Gou anymore, I will call you Teacher."

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha."

……

There was laughter on the open-air platform until someone with a stern face appeared and the laughter stopped abruptly.

Qin Yejue's sudden appearance plunged the originally cheerful atmosphere into a deathly silence...