However, grandfather said that only by attaining a noble title could one better protect Ninth Sister and become her strong support, which is why father accepted the conferred title.

The reason the Emperor decreed to confer the title of Duke of Anguo on my father was not only because of the two prescriptions he presented for treating the plague but also due to considering the power and reputation of the Luo family. At the same time, he promised to provide the military with medicated dressings worth two hundred thousand taels a year.

Otherwise, the Emperor wouldn't have made an exception to grant such a high title. Of course, Prince Chen's mediation was indispensable.

Yang Mengchen's eyes gradually moistened, feeling very touched: she was fortunate and content with her life for having so many people caring for and loving her.

Long Xuan Mo's eyebrows were deeply furrowed, and his pitch-black eyes were unfathomably deep.

Aside from the several brothers from the Wu, Liu, and Shen families, there were already eight cousins standing in his way. Adding the three brothers from the Luo family, wouldn't it be extremely difficult for him to be with Ah Jiu? Unexpectedly, more people soon joined in.

"Ms. Yang, my mother said she would like to adopt you as her goddaughter. Once you meet my mother, I'll be your brother, and I won't let anyone bully you." Nangong Ling Fei went home and told his mother, who was delighted and expressed her intention to visit Yangliu village right away, but she had been too busy until now.

Situ Wenzheng also followed up quickly, "And my mother too, from now on, my elder brother and I will also be your brothers, and we will protect you."

Next to him, Situ Wenkai nodded with a smile.

Originally, when Ninth Sister Yang cured his feet, his parents were extremely grateful. Later, they occasionally received Nourishing Pills and various snacks sent by Ninth Sister Yang. While the items were not expensive, they were moved by her thoughtfulness and indeed wished to adopt Ninth Sister Yang as their goddaughter.

Blinking her eyes to conceal the tears within, Yang Mengchen smiled and said, "Thank you for the love of both aunts," yet she didn't clearly accept or decline the offer.

Long Xuan Mo's head was full of black lines: what's wrong with these people? Did they think he didn't have enough cousins already?

He only knew that people like Luo Jingrui were trying to take Ah Jiu from him, without realizing that in his heart, he already viewed Ah Jiu as his woman, which was the cause of his irritation.

Hua Ziyu, Long YiXuan, and Mo Yun looked at Long Xuan Mo with sympathy: Third Imperial Brother (Cousin) (Prince) really has a long and arduous journey to win his lady's love!

As for Long Jingxi, her face was calm, and her eyes were serene, leaving others unable to guess her thoughts.

As for Long Yingtong, although she believed that her third brother could completely protect their sister, having a few more people meant their sister would be even safer, so she naturally was happy.

"Elder brother, quickly bring out the gift that our mother prepared for Ninth Sister."

Situ Wenzheng eagerly urged his elder brother, and upon seeing the servant bring the brocade box, he didn't wait for his elder brother to speak, hurriedly snatching it from the servant's hands and handing it to Yang Mengchen: "Ninth Sister, our parents said they didn't know what you like, so they prepared something casually.

Don't mind it, and also, about the snacks you sent last time, our parents really liked them. Is there any more?"

"Is it actually you who's craving them?" Nangong Ling Fei teased Situ Wenzheng.

With an unblushing face and steady breath, Situ Wenzheng rebutted, "If Elder Brother Ling Fei isn't craving, why would he compete with elder brother for them?"

Nangong Ling Fei was at a loss for words, having stopped by to find Wenkai for a matter and happened to taste a few slices of sauce lamb that was on the table. He got caught by Wenzheng, who insisted that he was competing with Wenkai for food.

Situ Wenkai didn't speak but just watched the two of them with a smile.

"These are all made in our own factory. If uncle and aunt like them, remember to take more when you leave," Yang Mengchen said, smiling as she smoothed things over.

Situ Wenkai jumped up happily, "Ninth Sister is the best!"

"What kind of food?" Long Yixuan asked eagerly.

Situ Wenkai explained, "It's the marinated meat and sausages, tofu skin, and so many more that you ate at noon."

Long Yixuan's eyes immediately lit up, "Ninth Sister, Emperor, Royal Grandmother, and Empress also like those foods. It's a pity that Third Imperial Older Brother brought back too little last time; it wasn't enough.

This time I also want to take more back for Emperor, Royal Grandmother, and Empress to eat, okay?" Long Yixuan's mother died early, and he was raised by the Empress, hence he was closest to the Empress and her children.

Yang Mengchen nodded her head.

"Ah Xuan, you can't just eat and take without giving anything in return," Long Jingxi said with a smile, reminding Long Yixuan, and then she took off a pair of Red Jade Bracelets from her wrist, "A small gift for our meeting, Ms. Yang, don't disdain it."

"This gift is too precious, I can't accept it," Yang Mengchen said instantly, recognizing the extraordinary quality of the Red Jade Bracelets.

Long Jingxi smiled, "No matter how valuable, the gift must fit the sentiment." While speaking, she insisted on putting the Red Jade Bracelets on Yang Mengchen's wrists.

Long Yixuan searched himself but couldn't find a suitable gift, so he simply took out several silver notes and stuffed them into Yang Mengchen's hands, "Ninth Sister, take this money for now and buy whatever you want. Later, I'll have someone send over the treasures I've collected; I guarantee you will like them."

"Take them," before Yang Mengchen could refuse, Long Xuanmo suddenly spoke in a mild voice, leaving Yang Mengchen with no choice but to accept, "Thank you, Eldest Princess and Fifth Prince."

Long Yixuan waved his hand cheerfully, "No need to thank me."

Seeing the look in Long Xuanmo's eyes, the perceptive Nangong Lingfei smiled and said, "Eldest Princess, weren't you interested in custom-made furniture? I can take you to the factory to have a look."

"Good."

Long Jingxi and Nangong Lingfei, among others, left, while Long Yixuan went to the Academy with Luo Jingyao, Situ Wenkai, and Long Yingtong.

Yang Mengchen instructed Hai Tang to log the gifts and store them in the warehouse, then went with Sister Jin and a few others to the medicinal lodge to begin making pills.

Ignoring Long Xuanmo, who followed her in, Yang Mengchen grabbed the herbs and explained the relevant medical knowledge to the four maids, then taught them the proportions for the pill preparation and the method of making them.

Long Xuanmo sat on the side, leisurely sipping medicinal tea, his gaze tender and calm as he watched Yang Mengchen.

Suddenly, a carrier pigeon flew in through the window, landing in front of Yang Mengchen and cooing.

Gently stroking the pigeon's feathers, Yang Mengchen removed a small scroll of paper from its leg, unrolled it to look at it, and then handed it to Long Xuanmo.

Taking the small piece of paper with suspicion, Long Xuanmo's expression turned cold as ice the moment he read it, a sharp and fierce light flickering in his eyes, "Ah Jiu knows who is leaking the information," he stated with certainty, not as a question.

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