"It looks great, my wife. I'll wear this outfit for the New Year. My little sister put a really good job on it."

Yu Mangui said to Wu Zhuxiang.

Wu Zhuxiang readily agreed, as she also had this plan.

"Oh, you're distributing things? I still have some things I bought for the elders."

When Yu Danyan returned home, she saw all sorts of brocade boxes, fabrics, and ready-made clothes in front of everyone, and hurriedly ran into the hall.

Seeing that his own things were there too, he quickly went over.

Distribute the gifts you have chosen to each of the elders.

"Thank you, Yan girl." Madam Wu looked at the bracelet on her hand with a happy smile.

Old man, did you see that?

We're doing great now, so you can rest assured down here.

With filial children and grandchildren, this is a life I never dared to dream of before.

Our granddaughter is now the head of the village, leading everyone to get rich and live a good life.

Please bless our granddaughter from below, so that she may be safe and healthy.

Wu's eyes were slightly moist, and her gaze towards Yu Banxia became even more kind.

All of this is thanks to her granddaughter.

This little girl shouldered everything.

He even resolved the war between the Southern Jin and the Northern Rong, a feat worthy of being recognized by the Heavenly Court.

That would be a great deed.

"Master, we have received a portion of your grandmother's faith power," Xiaobai suddenly prompted in his mind.

Yu Banxia was slightly surprised, then chuckled and said she understood.

My two older sisters came back in the afternoon, and it was lively again.

On New Year's Eve, Anping Village held a grand banquet, and those who came to watch the festivities received a meat dish and even some New Year's gifts.

Many villagers from nearby areas came to Anping Village.

But the gifts weren't unlimited; once they were all given out, the giveaway ended. Even those who didn't receive a gift still got a bag of sunflower seeds and peanuts, and some candy.

No one complained.

After all, Anping Village doesn't owe them anything.

As the feast began in Anping Village, the onlookers gradually dispersed.

Some of the smart ones gathered around and talked.

After we finished eating, we went upstairs to help clean up.

The leftover food on the table naturally ended up in their bowls.

Spring of the nineteenth year of the Changlong reign of the Southern Jin Dynasty.

Another new year has begun.

It snowed heavily on New Year's Eve, and when I opened the window in the morning, everything outside was covered in a blanket of white.

Wishing you peace, good health, and all the best in the new year.

The four of them, including Liuli, entered in one after another. They first wished Yu Banxia a Happy New Year before helping her get dressed and do her makeup.

Yu Banxia was not stingy and gave each person a Youth Preservation Pill.

"After taking it, your appearance will be fixed, and you will look the same until you die. Think carefully about whether you want to take it or not."

This was newly refined by Yu Banxia.

The four girls happily accepted it and swallowed it without thinking.

They understood what their master meant; he was afraid that if their appearance didn't change, they would be mistaken for monsters.

Being able to stay by their master's side is the luckiest thing for them, and they are not afraid of being misunderstood.

"Let's get ready, I'm going to pay my respects to the elders for the New Year." Yu Banxia threw off the covers and got up.

The four maids each performed their duties, and before long, Yu Banxia was dressed.

Today she was dressed in red, looking very cheerful: a maroon embroidered pipa-sleeved round-necked robe and a gold-embroidered horse-face skirt.

He was wearing a short-sleeved, front-opening fox fur coat over his clothes.

"Our girl is so beautiful, like a fairy descended from heaven," Xingyu couldn't help but praise.

Yu Banxia tapped her forehead: "You're so sweet-talking."

"Hehe..." Xingyu chuckled.

Liuli spoke up, and only then did she dare not continue to quarrel with her master.

"Let's go." Yu Banxia lifted her skirt and walked out of the room.

A chill ran down my spine.

The temperature around the room stabilized as soon as the fingers made a hand seal.

"Master, you're getting more and more skilled at using this temperature control technique," Little White joked, getting up as well.

Yu Banxia raised an eyebrow but did not answer.

After a beam of light, Little White was held in her arms.

"Wishing my master a Happy New Year! May you stay young forever, and may you be healthy, safe, happy, and prosperous. Master, Happy New Year! Give me a red envelope."

Ayali skipped over, first reciting the New Year's greetings she had just learned, then reaching out to ask for a red envelope.

Yao Qianyu smiled from the side, and only stepped forward after she got what she wanted.

A dignified and proper bow.

"Wishing my master a Happy New Year, and wishing him peace, good health, tranquility, happiness and joy."

"Okay, I wish you all the best too." Yu Banxia smiled and handed her the prepared red envelope.

Inside were elixirs, golden barley, and a magical artifact.

Hers and Aya's are similar things.

"Thank you, Master."

As they walked along, the maids and servants all gave Yu Banxia half a year's salary.

The number of red envelopes in Liuli's flower basket did not decrease.

Yu Banxia first went to pay New Year's respects to Wu Shi, and then to her eldest uncle and his wife, and her youngest uncle, who lived in the same courtyard.

Then we went to pay New Year's respects to our master and the two sets of parents, followed by the younger generation: older brother and sister-in-law, older sister and brother-in-law.

Yu Banxia gave out many red envelopes and also received many red envelopes.

Everyone had a smile on their face.

After smilingly offering his New Year's greetings to Yu Banxia, ​​the steward Yu Zhiyu reported, "The villagers have come to offer their New Year's greetings to the village head."

Yu Banxia agreed and led the group toward the gate.

Erniu and the others returned early in the morning and were standing at the door, ready to wish Yu Banxia a Happy New Year.

Liuli smiled and gave out many more red envelopes.

The door opens.

The entire village stood at the entrance, a huge, dense crowd.

"Wishing the person in charge a Happy New Year! May Xiaxia be safe, healthy, and have everything go smoothly."

"Thank you all, elders, Liuli." Yu Banxia quickly stepped forward to help Yu Baishun, who was leading the group, up.

Yu Baishun chuckled: "Our Xia girl is the great treasure of our Anping Village. Not only is she the person in charge of our village, but she is also the Western King of the Northern Rong Kingdom."

"To receive this honor as a woman is also an honor for our entire village."

Everyone present was stunned by these words.

They genuinely didn't know; it's fortunate the village chief waited until now to speak up.

Just as everyone was about to celebrate happily.

A familiar voice came from afar: "Imperial decree has arrived! Yu Banxia of the Yu family, step forward to receive the decree!"

Yu Banxia looked at the newcomer happily.

It was none other than her beloved Uncle Yanping, followed by Ying Sha and two guards.

"Uncle Yu, go and invite my parents out," Yu Banxia instructed Yu Zhiyu.

Yu Zhiyu nodded quickly, and Yu Baishun also quickly told the villagers to stand aside.

Uncle Yanping rode his horse to the front of the mansion and dismounted.

He walked up to Yu Banxia and gazed at her with tender eyes.

Once his family had all come out, Uncle Yanping received the imperial edict from the guards.

"Imperial decree has arrived! Yu Jia Banxia, ​​receive the decree!"

"Your daughter, Yu Banxia, ​​receives the imperial decree..." Yu Banxia knelt down to receive the decree.

Uncle Yanping felt sorry for her, so he quickly unfolded the imperial edict and read it aloud.

[By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: A sudden epidemic has ravaged the border of Southern Jin. Fortunately, Yu Banxia, ​​a woman, has resolved the epidemic.]

During the war between the two countries, amidst the chaos and conflict, Yu Banxia, ​​with her medical skills and wisdom, resolved the epidemic in both countries and quelled the war.

To resolve the conflict between the two countries, protect the borders and ensure the safety of the people, is a great contribution to the nation.

Your achievements are evident to all in the court and among the people, which greatly pleases me. To recognize your virtue, I hereby bestow upon you the title of Princess Yongle and grant you Yongle Prefecture as your fief.

The fiefdom of a thousand households is an unprecedented honor bestowed upon a member of a non-royal family since the founding of the Southern Jin Dynasty. I hope you will not fail my grace, but show compassion to the people and bring peace to the region.

I hope that you will promote education and improve people's livelihood in your fiefdom, so that the people of Yongle Prefecture can live and work in peace and enjoy the blessings of this prosperous age.

Princess Yongle's fiefdom was hereditary and could be passed down through generations, setting an example for future generations.

This proclamation is hereby issued to the whole world, so that all may hear it. This is the imperial decree!

The 27th day of the 12th month of the 18th year of the Changlong reign.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great favor." Yu Banxia knelt and then straightened up to receive the imperial decree.

Uncle Yanping quickly helped her up with heartache.

(Because it might end ahead of schedule, I need to speed up the writing of some parts. Thank you all for supporting this book. I estimate it will be finished around 550,000 words. If there's still hope, I might continue writing. I will try my best to do my best, and even though it will end early, I will try my best to perfect the ending.)

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