The Royal Family's Orphan is on the Rise

Xiahuaishu Village, Anren County

Village chief Qin's family of more than a dozen people sat around two tables to have New Year's Eve dinner.

"Come on, dad, have a bowl of chicken soup."

Village Chief Qin took the small bowl handed to him by his wife and said, "You've been busy all day, so hurry up and fill your bowl to drink."

The wife of the village chief Qin is known as You. She is good at daily chores and she prepared today's New Year's Eve dinner.

After the New Year’s Eve dinner, it’s time to stay up all night.

Bored Shen Jiarou took a large beef bone with meat on it and put it on the ground.

"Huzhan, come and gnaw on the bones."

The current guard dog is an adult dog, and its size is comparable to that of a modern large Alaskan dog.

Nanny Wang came in with the freshly made pumpkin pie from the kitchen.

"Princess, the kitchen made pumpkin pie."

Shen Jiarou looked at the pumpkin pie on the small coffee table and picked up one.

"Thank you for your hard work today, Madam Wang. Please sit down and rest for a while. Let's chat."

Nanny Wang smiled and sat down. "Okay, I will accompany the princess to celebrate the New Year together."

Shen Jiarou, who was drowsy from waiting, walked out of the room and grabbed a handful of snow.

When Nanny Su came over and saw this scene, she was immediately shocked.

"Oh, Princess, throw the snow into the house quickly, it's too cold outside."

Shen Jiarou became interested and chuckled.

"It's okay, Madam Su."

As several people tried to stop her, Shen Jiarou built a big snowman by herself and asked Xu Zhi to go to the kitchen to get a carrot to make a nose.

Nanny Wang was afraid that her master would stay outside for too long, so she came out to let her into the house, but she found a big snowman had already been built.

"Oh, it looks pretty good."

Shen Jiarou smiled happily after receiving the compliment, "Madame Wang, do you want to make one?"

It was only then that Nanny Wang discovered that there were already seven or eight snowmen in the wide open space outside, but the best-looking one was the one made by the princess.

Huzhan circled in front of the snowman, and finally stood up, leaving everyone stunned.

"Princess, come in and drink some ginger soup to get rid of the cold."

When Shen Jiarou heard what Nanny Su said, she hurried in.

"Madam Su, I'm here."

After drinking the ginger soup, Shen Jiarou twitched her lips slightly.

"It tastes terrible."

Ruan Qingling peeled a candy and put it into the princess' mouth.

“It’s nice to be light and graceful.”

Ruan Qingling smiled gently after receiving the praise.

Because Nanny He was staying up all night to celebrate the New Year, she only slept for two hours and then got up early.

Seeing the servants putting on new clothes, Nanny He nodded with satisfaction.

"Yes, everyone is in good spirits today. Keep it up in the new year."

Everyone replied in unison, "Yes, Madam He."

Nanny He stood up, all dressed in new clothes. She put her hands in front of her and looked at the whole audience.

"Today is the first day of the new year, the first day of the year. I hope everyone will abide by their duties and fulfill their responsibilities. In a month or two, the princess may have to set off to return to the capital, so everyone must serve her well. Well, this is the end of the lecture."

Nanny He looked at Zhang Zirou and said, "Zirou, give them New Year gifts."

Zhang Zirou bowed slightly and said, "Yes, Madam He."

Everyone looked at the copper coins, candies and candied fruits beside the maids, their faces filled with surprise.

Zhang Zirou picked up a string of copper coins and handed it to the first person, as well as a bag of candy and a bag of candied fruit.

"A safe and prosperous new year."

"Thank you Miss Zirou."

There were seventy people in the mansion, plus Nanny He and Zhang Zirou, a total of seventy-two people. The total amount of annual money was seventy-two strings, which is seventy-two taels. Everyone received a bag of candy and a bag of candied fruit.

Nanny He and Zhang Zirou were the most tired, and they received jade earrings and jade bracelets that the princess had sent in advance.

Zhang Zirou was chosen as a royal secret guard since she was young. She liked girls' things but could not express it freely.

But she had never thought that she would often be rewarded by the princess.

Seeing Zhang Zirou's happy look, Nanny He knocked on the door loudly.

"Zi Rou, the princess has been so kind to us, we must remember her kindness and serve her well in the future."

Hearing Nanny He's knocking, Zhang Zirou nodded seriously.

"Don't worry, Madam He. I will."

Her master treated her sincerely and generously, and she remembered it all. She would take good care of and protect the princess in the future.

Nanny He returned to her room and couldn't help taking out the jade earrings given by the princess and putting them on. She looked at herself in the mirror and couldn't help but smile gently.

The master is really very kind. Although he only gave jade earrings as a New Year gift, the quality of the jade earrings is very good. I estimate that it would cost at least ten taels of silver.

Nanny He guessed correctly. The jade earrings that Shen Jiarou specially selected cost her fifteen taels of silver, which was equivalent to their small shop's monthly income.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, not only Nanny He, Zhang Zirou, and Bao Zhiqing received New Year gifts, but Nanny Wang and others who were far away in Shundao County also received them.

Shen Jiarou asked Ruan Qingling and Zhen Luosang to take out all the New Year gifts she had prepared.

Shen Jiarou picked up a square porcelain inkstone and said, "Sir, this is your New Year gift."

Mr. Xie was familiar with Shen Jiarou and knew her character, so he gladly accepted the offer.

"Thank you, Princess."

Shen Jiarou picked up the double-sided embroidered round fan from Zhen Luosang's tray, on which was a lifelike crane.

"Master's wife, your round fan."

Su Yuwan took it and said, "Thank you, Princess."

Next came Xie Lianxiang's New Year gift. She reached out and took the jade pendant from Shen Jiarou. There was a jade rabbit on it. Xie Lianxiang couldn't let go and touched it lovingly.

"Thank you, Junior Sister Princess. I like it very much."

Nanny Wang was looking forward to her New Year gift, but saw the princess pick up an exquisite purse.

"Madam Wang, you have worked hard during this period. The dried chrysanthemums in this chrysanthemum purse can calm the mind, help sleep, and reduce fatigue."

Nanny Wang took the purse with great emotion. The princess really put a lot of thought into giving the New Year gift.

"Thank you, Princess."

Nanny Su at the side smiled with emotion, the princess was so kind.

"Madam Su, you are not feeling well. I had this fox fur coat mended by someone. You are always afraid of the cold, so you can wear it for a while to keep warm."

Nanny Su was delighted and relieved to hear this. "Thank you, Princess."

Because Ruan Qingling and Zhen Luosang were holding trays, the New Year gifts were delivered later.

Element Frost was very excited when he received an exquisite silver lock.

"Thank you, Princess, for your reward." The master is so good to them and always gives them gifts during festivals.

Yaer saw five styles and ten different colored silk flowers and happily took them.

"Thank you, Princess, for the reward." What beautiful silk flowers! There are five kinds of silk flowers: chrysanthemum, rose, red plum blossom, and pear blossom. Each has its own beauty.

When it was Ruan Qingling's turn, she took the light blue skirt handed to her by the princess.

"You can wear this tomorrow and show it to everyone."

Ruan Qingling blushed and said, "Yes, thank you, Princess."

Zhen Luosang saw that all the sisters had received gifts and was also looking forward to her own gift.

"This moonlight-colored cape has a simple pattern embroidered on the edge by me. Take a look at it."

Zhen Luosang couldn't hide her joy and fondled him, "Thank you, Princess."

Xu Zhi has always been taciturn, and because he often goes out on business, the New Year gift Shen Jiarou chose for him was a small, retractable dagger that was specially made at a blacksmith shop.

Feng Jingyun felt the sword in his hand and was delighted. He actually received a New Year gift from his master. This sword was worth at least dozens of taels.