For all these years, he had been blaming himself for not having protected the Sixth Imperial Sister well enough, leading to her being startled and consequently shutting herself off from the world, and despite his many attempts, none had been of any help.

Today, the Sixth Imperial Sister finally spoke up, and his heart was so filled with joy that he was simply beyond words, all thanks to Ah Jiu.

"I've always said that Yingtong is my sister." Blinking to hide the tears of joy in her eyes, Yang Mengchen took the embroidered pouch from Long Yingtong's hand and immediately strapped it to her waist, "Sister really likes this pouch and will always wear it. However, embroidery is tough on the eyes.

Yingtong can occasionally embroider small items to pass time, but you mustn't get too engrossed, understand?"

Long Yingtong nodded sweetly with a smile: "Okay!"

Knowing all too well that Ah Jiu still held a grudge against him, Long Xuanmo's gaze darkened for a moment, then quickly returned to gentle and soft as he waved to Mo Lei and Mo Yun.

Mo Lei and Mo Yun then presented two exquisite large brocade boxes, which upon opening revealed a dazzling array of pearls, jade, and various pieces of jewelry.

"A small token to wish Ah Jiu a happy birthday," Long Xuanmo gazed deeply at Yang Mengchen.

Yang Mengchen slightly furrowed her brows but still let Bai He and Wu Tong accept the gifts, "Thank you, Prince."

Nangong Lingfei said with a smile, "Leng Xiao, present the birthday gift."

Leng Xiao stepped forward with a brocade box in hand and opened it before Yang Mengchen. A beautifully carved jade Valiant Soldier the size of a bowl was even more sparkling against the red silk backdrop.

"Does Ms. Yang like the jade Tianlu I've given?" Nangong Lingfei asked with a teasing light in his eyes as he looked at Yang Mengchen.

Yang Mengchen pretended not to see and signaled Hai Tang to take the jade Valiant Soldier.

The Valiant Soldier, also known as Tianlu, wards off evil spirits, provides solutions, and boasts extraordinary powers. It symbolizes not only the attraction of wealth from all directions but also the expulsion of negative energies, the bringing of good luck, protection of home, abatement of adverse astrological influences, and the enhancement of marriage prospects.

In her previous life, when her first clothing store opened, Fang Chenxu gave her a jade Valiant Soldier. As her business continued to grow, that jade Valiant Soldier always sat in her office until she was ready to return to her hometown, at which point she left a note returning it to Fang Chenxu.

Yang Mengchen could tell that Nangong Lingfei had indeed put a lot of thought into it and liked it very much: "Thank you for the gift, Young Master Nangong."

"I'm glad you like it," Nangong Lingfei said, yearning for approval.

He had visited Donglin Street and seen that although the buildings were not yet finished, one could already tell that the designs were incredibly clever and creative; they were sure to attract many patrons simply because even he couldn't resist wanting to experience them, let alone others. It was bound to be a booming success.

That's why he had gone to great lengths to prepare this birthday present, hoping that Ms. Yang would also make his shops stand out with distinctive designs.

Noticing that Yang Mengchen preferred Nangong Lingfei's gift, Long Xuanmo's brow tightened, his expression grew serious, and his body exuded a chill.

"The Princely Heir also has a humble gift to express his feelings." Sensing Long Xuanmo's unwavering mood, Situ Wenkai had an attendant present a gift: "A pair of jade Ruyi, I hope Ms. Yang will accept it with a smile."

"Thank you," Yang Mengchen said with a smile, indicating for Hai Tang to take it.

Sister Qi presented a brocade box on behalf of Lady Hua with a pair of Hetian Jade bangles inside: "My lady sent me especially to wish Ms. Yang a happy birthday."

"Please convey my thanks to Lady Hua," Yang Mengchen said with a smile as she took it.

Sister Qi respectfully acknowledged her words. Ms. Yang had cured the Princely Heir, making her a great benefactor in her eyes, and naturally, she held her in high regard.

Yang Mengchen was about to invite everyone to take their seats when Weichi Kong and an old man in a gray and white long robe suddenly arrived.

After a brief moment of surprise, Yang Mengchen greeted him with a smile, "Grandpa Kong, you're back."

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