Zhou Xuan was overjoyed, not expecting the Empress to be so generous, bringing him such honor. He hurriedly accepted with both hands, "Aunt has been most thoughtful."
The matron smiled and said, "The Crown Princess Consort knew the old servant was coming, so she sent a few small trinkets along with me."
As she spoke, she took out another casket.
Only then did Yu Tingwan look over.
Inside were rattles, a tiger hat, and tiger shoes for young children.
Shen Zhiyi sighed, "This is rather stingy. Why would the Crown Princess Consort send such cheap things?"
She quickly realized, "Oh, that's right, the Crown Princess Consort has always looked down on Chu Ning."
Cheap, are they?
Afraid that those hats and shoes were crafted by the Crown Princess Consort herself.
Worn, played with.
Dared not send much, fearing the Empress's displeasure.
Had to follow the rules, appearing even shabby.
Yet Yu Tingwan saw in them a mother's kindness and helplessness.
