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Pei Zhanzhou's mouth curled up again, but he himself hadn't noticed it yet. "You gave Zhou Zhi a sharp blade, and you gave my master a peace amulet?"

"Master Imperial Master doesn't like it?" Jiang Wansang blinked, "Then forget it..."

She was about to withdraw her hand, but Pei Zhanzhou took the purse first and tied it to his belt.

He straightened his purse, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, "Not bad."

No one doesn't want the gifts they give to be treated so cherished, and Jiang Wansang is no exception, with a happy smile on her face.

Suddenly, Jiang Wansang thought of something and raised her hands to spread them out in front of Pei Zhanzhou. "Gifts should always be exchanged. Master Imperial Master, where is my New Year's gift?"

Pei Zhanzhou: “…”

This woman was the first one to ask him for a gift.

Pei Zhanzhou hasn't had the custom of celebrating the New Year for so many years, let alone preparing New Year gifts, but...

He looked at Jiang Wansang with a mysterious smile, "You'll know when you return to the Prime Minister's Residence."

Jiang Wansang didn't know what he was trying to say, but his words did pique her curiosity.

After midnight.

After setting off fireworks and celebrating the New Year, everyone planned to go back and rest.

Shen Qiuyun came in a carriage and originally planned to give Jiang Wansang a ride, but Pei Zhanzhou reached out and grabbed the person who was about to get on the carriage.

"It's still early, I'll take you to see someone."

Jiang Wansang was originally thinking about the New Year gift he said, "You'll know when you return to the Prime Minister's Mansion," but after hearing what he said, she was no longer in a hurry.

On such a special day as tonight, who would Pei Zhanzhou take her to meet?

The person Pei Zhanzhou wanted to take her to meet was a bit mysterious, and even Zhe Liu didn't come with him. Jiang Wansang became even more confused.

Until she followed Pei Zhanzhou all the way back to the imperial city and came to Xiaoji Cloth Shop in the west of the city.

Jiang Wansang suddenly realized what was going on and asked curiously, "Who do you want to take me to see?"

Pei Zhanzhou's eyebrows twitched slightly, "Didn't you already know her identity?"

When she came to Zhenxiu Pavilion to find him, he would meet her because she mentioned "the best embroiderer in Xiaoji Cloth Shop".

He thought Jiang Wansang already knew who lived here, but looking at her current state...

Jiang Wansang really didn't know who lived there. She only knew that there was a description in the book. Su Huanyu found out that Pei Zhanzhou had hidden someone in Xiaoji Cloth Shop and secretly wanted to kidnap the person, but unexpectedly his men accidentally killed the person.

This angered Pei Zhanzhou, causing him to lose his mind and act outside of his plan, thus exposing his own flaws and giving Su Huanyu an opportunity to take advantage of.

As for what exactly was different about that embroiderer, the book did not provide a detailed introduction. After all, it was just an opportunity for the male protagonist to deal with the villain, so Jiang Wansang didn't know anything else.

The mention of it outside the Treasure Pavilion at that time was just a way to use that little clue to make a move.

Given Pei Zhanzhou's personality, shouldn't he have moved people away quickly when she mentioned Xiaoji Cloth Shop? Why is he still staying here?

In fact, Pei Zhanzhou had indeed moved before, but later he cooperated more with Jiang Wansang and couldn't find a better place, so he moved him back.

Pei Zhanzhou knew from her expression that she didn't know much, and a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes.

He didn't know who the embroiderer was, but he knew she was very important to him. This woman really had a lot of secrets.

Pei Zhanzhou's mind moved slightly, but he withdrew his gaze and did not ask any further questions.

"go in."

It was past midnight and many people were gradually going to bed, but candles were still burning in the backyard of Xiaoji Cloth Shop.

A woman dressed neatly and simply, with a few strands of white hair on her temples, sat in front of a large table of exquisite dishes.

There were several sets of bowls and chopsticks on the table, but she sat there without moving, staring blankly at the empty bowls and chopsticks, as if she was thinking about something.

In the silent air, there was only the sound of the burning stove, which revealed a sense of sadness and depression.

Seeing this scene, Pei Zhanzhou's footsteps unconsciously slowed down and his voice became slower.

He called out, "Aunt He Xiu."

Jiang Wansang tilted her head in surprise. It was the first time she heard Pei Zhanzhou speak so gently and with a hint of respect.

Hearing the noise, the woman was stunned for a moment, then quickly turned around.

The face in the candlelight came into view clearly, and even Jiang Wansang was startled.

It was a face that could no longer be called a "face". Although the facial features could be roughly seen, it was bumpy like an old tree bark and looked very scary.

"Sir?"

The woman's voice was full of surprise. She subconsciously stood up and walked over, but her eyes suddenly caught sight of Jiang Wansang standing next to her.

The woman's face changed, and she quickly turned around to avoid him, and hurriedly found the hat that was placed next to her and put it on.

After making sure that her face was completely covered, she turned around and walked over again.

She took the initiative to walk towards Jiang Wansang, but kept a distance from her. She bowed and saluted, "I didn't know you were here. I beg your pardon for disturbing you with my ugly face."

Jiang Wansang calmed down after his initial surprise. Upon hearing her words, he took the initiative to walk over and said, "I hope Madam will not be offended by my sudden visit and disturbing you so late at night."

It was the first time Pei Zhanzhou had seen Jiang Wansang so well-behaved and polite. He couldn't help but scrutinize her for a few more seconds before speaking, "Aunt He Xiu was originally my mother's personal maid. She raised me all these years and never married."

So calling her "Madam" is not right.

Jiang Wansang looked up in surprise, as if she didn't expect him to explain to her something that involved his own secrets.

Pei Zhanzhou seemed not to notice and continued, "You can follow my example and call me Aunt He Xiu."

He Xiu had been watching Pei Zhanzhou's reaction, and after hearing this, her eyes changed when she looked at Jiang Wansang.

If he was still distant and polite just now, now he seemed a little more intimate and loving, as if he was looking at a younger generation he loved.

Before Jiang Wansang could react to Pei Zhanzhou's words, she took a few steps forward and asked, "Is this the eldest daughter of the Jiang family?"

These few steps brought her closer to Jiang Wansang, and even her tone became more friendly.

Jiang Wansang was slightly startled, "Husband...Aunt He Xiu knows me?"

When he heard the words "Auntie He Xiu", Pei Zhanzhou's lips curled up unconsciously. Although the feeling dissipated quickly, it was warmer than the burning stove in the yard.

"I know, I know." He Xiu nodded repeatedly, and the smile hidden under the hat seemed to be overflowing from the corners of her eyes.

She had heard about the eldest daughter of the Jiang family from the children in Zhou Zhi a long time ago. If she had not been afraid of bringing trouble to the young master, she would have wanted to see her with her own eyes long ago.

The young master really has good taste in choosing such a well-behaved and pretty girl!

He Xiu tentatively took Jiang Wansang's hand, and was even happier when she saw that the other party did not refuse.

She patted Jiang Wansang's hand gently and asked, "Have you eaten yet? I've prepared a large table here. It's a little cold. I'll go heat it up for you."

Jiang Wansang couldn't refuse the elders' warm invitation, so Pei Zhanzhou said, "We've already eaten, we just came to see you."

Jiang Wansang also echoed, "Yes, we just came here after eating and drank some wine with everyone, so there's no need to bother."

It was a normal polite refusal, but He Xiu suddenly changed her tone, "You just... celebrated the New Year together?"