The aroma of cooking filled the house: I sent my eldest brother to become the Grand Secretary.

Mr. and Mrs. Shen looked at the gift boxes piled up on the table in front of them, exchanged glances, shook their heads, and then turned to look at the person opposite them.

"This is?"

He Yu smiled and counted the items, making sure nothing was missing before speaking, "Uncle Shen, Aunt Shen, these are all gifts from my master to Miss Cao'er."

"These are all tonics that replenish qi and blood."

He carefully stretched out his hands and gently picked up the exquisitely decorated box, as if it contained a priceless treasure.

With a smile and his eyes sparkling with excitement, he said, "This is top-grade bird's nest! According to the shopkeeper, it's a treasure bestowed upon young ladies! Not only does it taste delicious, but it also has miraculous effects. It can beautify the skin, nourish the body, and make the skin smooth and delicate, as warm and beautiful as mutton fat jade." After saying this, he reluctantly put down the box of bird's nest in his hand, and his gaze immediately fell on another equally exquisite box next to him.

Then, he reached out again and steadily picked up the second box, his smile growing even brighter.

"Look at this one, it's top-quality donkey-hide gelatin! It's especially effective for replenishing qi and blood! My master specifically instructed me to buy a few more boxes so that I can make sure you get enough!" As he spoke, he gently shook the box in his hand, as if showing off the precious donkey-hide gelatin inside.

“And…” He then went on to describe the supplements on the table in detail.

Upon hearing this, Shen's mother immediately sensed the value of these items. She looked troubled and said, "These are all gifts for Cao'er, so it's not appropriate for us to accept them on her behalf."

"Wait a moment, I'll call Grass out."

These things looked very valuable, and she felt a little embarrassed to accept such expensive gifts from someone for no reason, so she could only call Shen Cao over.

Wanyue pulled Shencao out, and the two of them were both stunned when they saw what was in front of them.

Shen's mother had just told Shen Cao about the origin of these things.

Shen Cao looked at He Yu and said, "These things are far too valuable; I cannot accept them."

"Take all of these back with you!"

Hearing that Shen Cao wouldn't accept it, He Yu looked troubled.

This morning, when his master returned home, he looked very unwell.

She locked herself in her room and even asked him for a medical book to read.

About half an hour later, his master finally came out of the room.

Then he was instructed to buy these things and deliver them to the Shen family restaurant.

He only realized when he bought these things that they were beauty and health-enhancing foods for young women.

This is obviously meant for the girl named Grass.

He couldn't help but shudder when he recalled his master's words as he left: "If you can't handle this properly, don't come back. Go straight to the border."

“Miss Cao’er, these are all the master’s good wishes. Once the master gives something away, it can’t be taken back.”

Shen Cao looked at the pile of things in front of her. She saw the words written on the boxes: "Dong'e Ejiao", "Premium Bird's Nest", ...it must be very expensive.

She felt really embarrassed to accept these things. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Brother Heyu, why don't you return these things? These things are too valuable; I can't accept them."

"Miss Cao'er, when I bought these things, the shopkeeper told me that they were non-refundable." In order to get Shen Cao to accept the items, he had to make up a reason.

Sure enough, Shen Cao's tone softened considerably upon hearing this.

Wanyue walked over to the items and opened several boxes; sure enough, they contained very good things.

Uncle Ji is quite nice to Sister Cao'er.

He Yu then noticed Wan Yue. He frowned. Why was Princess Wan Yue here? And she even knew Miss Cao'er.

Does the master know that the princess is also in Xin'an County?

He had many questions in his mind.

Wanyue put the box down and walked up to Shen Cao. "Sister Cao'er, these are all things for young ladies to eat. Since we can't return them, why don't you just accept them?"

Upon hearing this, He Yu hurriedly spoke up, "Yes, Miss Cao'er, you know we're all rough men. If you don't accept these things, no one will eat them even if I take them back, which would be a waste!"

"Besides, my master said that if you don't accept these, I don't need to go back."

"Miss Grass, please accept it for the sake of our friendship!"

Shen Cao looked troubled, but He Yu, seeing that there was hope, continued.

"If you really feel bad about it, just think of it as owing your master a favor, and you can repay him when you have the chance."

Shen Cao thought about it and realized that this was the only way. She nodded and said, "Alright, I'll accept it this time, but you can't do this again!"

Seeing that she accepted it, He Yu finally felt relieved.

It's good that we accepted it this time; we can deal with the future later.

After accepting the gifts, Shen Cao didn't linger at the Shen Family Restaurant because he had other things to do.

As I was leaving, I ran into Wei Siyu who was walking in.

The two brushed past each other...

Wei Siyu wondered why this person looked so familiar, as if she had seen him somewhere before.

But I can't remember it right now.

He shook his head, and just as he was about to think it through carefully, he saw that everyone was in the hall.

I put my doubts aside.

He greeted everyone with a smile, "You're all here, were you waiting for me?"

Wanyue glanced at him. "Stop flattering yourself. What are you doing? Why are you so free?"

Wei Siyu pretended to be injured, "It's already noon, I'm here to eat."

Suddenly, he noticed a table full of gift boxes. He walked up to the table and thought, "These things are all good for beauty, health, and replenishing blood."

After saying that, he turned to look at Wanyue, "Did you give all of these to Cao'er?" He thought these things were gifts from Princess Wanyue to Cao'er.

Wanyue waved her hand, "It wasn't me, it was Sister Cao'er's friend."

"Is that the person who just went out?"

"Ok!"

He leaned close to Wanyue with a gossipy look on his face, "What's going on?"

Wanyue disdainfully shook off his hand. "What are you thinking? Sister Cao'er isn't feeling well. Her friend sent her some tonics to help her recover." After saying that, she glanced at Shen Cao.

Shen Cao was too lazy to pay attention to her and let her talk.

Upon hearing that Shen Cao was not feeling well, Wei Siyu immediately asked with concern, "Cao'er, are you alright?"

Shen Cao waved her hand, "It's nothing, I'm just a little weak because I'm on my period."

Wei Siyu nodded, "Then you need to rest well these few days, and you really should replenish your energy."

He has two older sisters and a younger sister. Although he doesn't know much about women's menstruation, he does know a little about it.

Shen Cao nodded, then suddenly remembered that Wei Siyu had come from the docks, and asked, "Brother Wei, how are things going at the docks?"

Wei Siyu frowned. "It's both smooth and not smooth."

"What happened?" Shen Cao asked anxiously.