"Could it be a misspelling?" Jiang Yao stared at the small bun's beautiful handwriting with a hint of doubt, and couldn't help but sigh, "Sister, your writing is really good. It has the air of a renowned scholar."

"All of that is thanks to the County Magistrate's wife." Fu Baiwan felt deeply grateful to Jiang Shuangyue.

After they finished speaking, Fu Jiujiu told Jiang Yao that "spicy" meant extremely spicy, suitable for those who love spicy food and enjoy challenges. If they could finish it within the allotted incense stick's time, they wouldn't have to pay.

This is a common activity nowadays, but Jiang Yao listened with praise.

"Little sister, you're so smart. Doing this will definitely attract a lot of people."

Fujujio wants to say that this is outdated in modern times, there's nothing strange about it, she just copied it.

As for the hot pot restaurant, Fu Jiujiu needn't worry; Jiang Yao and Fu Sijin can handle it. She just needs to wait for her share of the money.

"Sister-in-law, here you go. Give this to your brother and have him return it to the Fifth Prince on my behalf." Fu Jiujiu took out a jade pendant from her pouch and handed it to Jiang Yao.

What did the Fifth Prince give you?

"No, Jiujing won. And there was silver, I took the silver for myself, but this thing should be returned to him." Fu Baiwan said.

Jiang Yao nodded, "This thing seems to be the Five Prince's personal belongings. Although it is priceless, it's better not to take it."

Isn't it just a jade pendant? JJiu doesn't lack them, and Tang Qi didn't even wear hers.

"Can I have a look, little sister?"

Fu Jiujiu put it in space, so she could wear it anytime and take it out anytime. But at this moment, she shook her head, "I left it at home."

Jiang Yao put away the Fifth Prince's jade pendant. "I'll take it back and give it to your third brother, and he'll send it back tomorrow."

The next day, Fu Sanjin came to visit in person.

When Tang Yang first heard that Fu Sanjin was coming, he was delighted. But when he saw the jade pendant offered by him with both hands, he knew he had overthought things.

"Fu Xiaowei, what do you mean?"

"Your Highness, Fifth Prince, my younger sister is being disrespectful. Please do not stoop to her level."

Tang Yang hooked his lips, “Fu Jiao is too polite. This king sees that the young county princess is intelligent and adorable; this jade pendant truly suits her. This king intends to give it to her.”

Fu Sanjin said, "Go on and pretend. My sister is a shrewd one. It was clearly my sister who won, wasn't it?"

"Fifth Prince, you should take this jade pendant back."

"There's no need, this king doesn't take back what he has given."

"This..." Fu Sanjin looked at him refusing the jade pendant and was embarrassed. In the end, after leaving Tang Liang's residence, she returned to her parents.

"How did you bring it back again?" Fu Baiwan asked in puzzlement.

"No, Fifth Prince."

Fu Jiujiao took the jade pendant, "Keep it. It's his if he wants it!"

Even as a prince, you're not taking things back after losing them?

Isn't that just sitting back and forth?

As soon as she thought of it, Fu Jiujiu couldn't help but think of Tang Yang's face crumpled into a ball, and a mischievous smile crept onto her lips.

Fu Jiu Jiu put the jade pendant into her pouch, then turned her head and entered space.

She thought this jade pendant was similar to the one Tang Qi had given her, and it could also save lives at critical moments.

Although it could sell for a lot of money, her life is worth more. Let's keep her for now.

……

In the blink of an eye, Fu Baiman and Tian Guihua had lived in Beijing with their little dumpling for over a month. They had met everyone they needed to meet, and there was nothing to worry about anymore, so they set a date to go back.

Before June 28th, it is absolutely necessary to hurry back. How can one celebrate a little girl's birthday outside?

Don't say Fu Baiman is not doing his best, even the kids at home don't agree.

Fu Jiu Jiu didn't think much of it, what's there to celebrate about a child's birthday anyway? In her past life, she thought plain boiled eggs with noodles were a good meal.

She was originally supposed to go and see the fields that the emperor had bestowed upon her, but she didn't know what they were like. However, her father insisted on going home to celebrate his birthday.

She couldn't bear to refuse her old father's kindness, so she agreed.

For the past half month, Jiang Yao's hot pot restaurant has been almost ready to open. However, Fu Baiwan couldn't wait even for a day.

Before leaving, the little dumpling went to the Gao family. Mrs. Gao and General Gao both felt that she left too quickly and were worried that something was wrong at home.

Fujujui didn't dare to say it was because she was about to have a birthday, saying so would be like asking people for gifts, wouldn't it?

She only said that her parents worried about the sisters-in-law who were due to give birth at home, and Gao Fu ren believed it.

Tian Guihua is kind to others and seems like a good mother-in-law. It's normal for her to worry about her daughter-in-law.

Gao Shengnan pulled the little dumpling's hand, "Little sister, you just came a month ago and you're leaving already. I'm really reluctant to let you go."

Fu Jiujiu was also reluctant to part with Gao Shengnan. She was the most unrestrained and vibrant girl Fu Jiujiu had ever met in this era, her life force the strongest and freshest.

Other women, more or less, will be burdened by those around them, bound by family and gender constraints. Even if they have resentment, they have to bow their heads in the face of reality.

Only Gao Shengnan is an exception.

Madam Gao's heart ached after just a few words from her youngest daughter. "Jiu Jiu, when you have time in the future, be sure to come to the capital city. Don't forget your godmother."

Fu Jiujiu nodded heavily, she had received kindness from others, how could she forget it?

Gao Madam also asked her to tell her family's aunt, "Tell your parents not to worry, your brother and sister-in-law are being looked after by me and your godfather in the capital. There is nothing to worry about, the Jiang family can't amount to anything."

"Jiujiu thanks Auntie and Uncle for my elder brother and sister-in-law."

Mrs. Gao smiled and picked up the little baby, "What are you thanking me for? We're family, there's no need to be so formal."

Fūjiujīu couldn't see those fields, but she was very curious. The animal friends she sent to investigate hadn't flown back yet. She decided to ask anyone who might know first.

"Mother, the Emperor bestowed upon me land in the north. What is that northern region like?"

"In the north?" Madam Gao sounded doubtful, "How is that possible?"

Fu Jiujiu initially thought the Emperor was quite generous, bestowing gold, silver, jewels, and even land. She thought this land wasn't bad either. But looking at her foster mother's expression, she realized she was wrong.

Fourth sister Gao Rongju, who was never one for many words, spoke slowly: "The north is bitterly cold, crops won't grow well, and there are barbarians lurking about. Our imperial court has already granted the best lands to deserving officials a long time ago. I estimate there wouldn't be anything good left for you."

Mrs. Gao, fearing that the little dumpling would be upset, softly comforted her: "Jiu Jiu, don't listen to your fourth older sister. She hasn't been there either. Even if it's really like that, it doesn't matter. We don't rely on those lands for sustenance anyway. Otherwise, auntie will give you a few hundred acres of good farmland, and you can give your land to auntie."

Fu Jiujiu knew Gao Fu was well-intentioned, but she couldn't keep taking advantage of others anymore. "Auntie, it's okay. Beidi can't grow crops, maybe we can grow something else. My older brother loves farming the most. When the time comes, I'll take him to have a look and see."

Gao Rongju shrugged her shoulders and fell silent.

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