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Chapter 199 Returning the Gift

The day after Bai Hu Yaoyao arrived in the Mantuo Empire, the news spread throughout the entire Mantuo Empire.

They all sent congratulatory gifts immediately, their intention to curry favor with the Regent was all too clear.

"Princess, these are the congratulatory gifts from the Jiang family." Shi Liu picked up the gift list and showed it to her.

Looking at the gift list, which was filled with all sorts of trinkets, I realized that they were all things girls would like.

It's clear that the person who gave the gift put thought into it.

"This Jiang family must be the Jiang family from the Mighty General's Mansion, right?"

The white fox Yaoyao picked up a peach blossom fan. The embroidered flowers were very delicate, clearly made by a clever and skillful woman.

This reminded her of Jiang Yan, whom she had saved on the road.

That woman was like the peach blossoms on this fan—beautiful, gentle, and fragile.

Shi Liu smiled and nodded, "It is indeed the residence of General Wei Wu. I heard that these trinkets were prepared by Miss Jiang Yan, who just returned from the countryside."

"Oh? Jiang Yan just came back from the countryside?" Bai Hu Yaoyao couldn't help but think of a plot from a novel.

Jiang Yan was being chased and killed late at night. Could it be that some people in the General's Mansion didn't want her to come back, so they secretly tried to kill her?

Oh my! What a melodramatic plot.

Shiliu nodded. "Yes! I heard that Miss Jiang was born to General Weiwu's first wife. General Weiwu has been guarding the border for many years, so he sent Miss Jiang to the countryside to be raised. While General Weiwu was at the border, he married his current wife and they had a son and a daughter."

"Now that the border is stable, the Emperor summoned the Grand General back to report on his duties, and that's how Miss Jiang was brought back."

When Shiliu talks about gossip, her eyes sparkle.

She has a pair of dimples when she smiles, and her chubby face is especially cute.

Shiliu was a personal maid her father found for her, saying that the girl was clever.

Baihu Yaoyao also liked this girl very much. Although she was a bit gossipy, she kept her mouth shut and was loyal to her. She was efficient and clever.

"Prepare a return gift for everyone else who brings gifts! I will personally prepare this return gift for Miss Jiang and then deliver it to her personally."

Bai Hu Yaoyao roared inwardly, "This is definitely a classic domestic power struggle novel plot."

She wanted to personally support Jiang Yan and see a real-life version of a domestic power struggle novel.

"Yes, Princess." Shiliu bowed and withdrew.

The next day, with the mindset of reading a domestic drama novel, Bai Hu Yaoyao went directly to the mansion of General Weiwu.

General Jiang Wu was flattered and surprised, and greeted him at the door with his whole family.

"I was unaware that the Princess would grace my humble abode with her presence; I am filled with trepidation."

Jiang Wu was merely a fifth-rank military officer, and for the princess of the Regent's Palace to personally visit his residence was already an immense favor.

"General, there's no need for such formalities. I've come today to have a chat with Sister Jiang Yan," Bai Hu Yaoyao said with a smile.

Jiang Yan then recognized Bai Hu Yaoyao's identity; she was actually the girl who had saved her that day.

"Jiang Yan greets the Princess."

Jiang Yan was flattered. How could she possibly deserve to be called "elder sister" by the most esteemed princess of the Regent's Palace?
"Sister Jiang Yan, please rise quickly." Bai Hu Yaoyao helped her up.

Jiang Wu was taken aback. "Princess, you actually know my daughter?"

White Fox Yaoyao nodded, "Of course I know her! The night I came back, I happened to run into my sister who was being chased. I saved her. General, you should investigate why my sister was being chased."

Jiang Wu was stunned. He hadn't believed his daughter when she said she was being chased, but now that the princess said she had saved her, it seemed to be true.

"Yan Yan, you're being chased? Why didn't you say so sooner?" Jiang Wuzhuang asked with feigned concern.

Jiang Yan said coldly, "I've already told you, did Father believe me?"

"I..." Jiang Wu looked a little embarrassed.

"Oh dear! Princess! This is all a family matter. I'm sorry you had to see this. Please come inside and have a cup of tea."

At this moment, a woman quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

She absolutely couldn't let the general ask any more questions, or her plan would be exposed.

He walked up to Jiang Yan and secretly gave her a push, and she squeezed in front of Bai Hu Yaoyao with her children.

This is Lin, Jiang Wu's second wife, followed by her son and daughter. "Jiang Qingqing greets the Princess."

"Jiang Wenshu greets the Princess."

Seeing all this, Bai Hu Yaoyao couldn't help but sneer, "Madam, I was talking to Sister Yan, what are you all doing getting in here?"

Isn't it just about getting her own children to marry into a better family?
She's not some naive girl who wouldn't see through these tricks.

Lin's face turned ugly. "It's my fault! I'll leave now."

Reluctantly, Lin led her children and retreated behind.

Jiang Wu glared at his wife fiercely, "You mustn't be rude in front of the princess!"

"Please forgive me, Your Highness. My wife is ignorant of etiquette. Please come inside!" Jiang Wu personally led the way.

The white fox Yaoyao followed them into the Jiang residence, and the group went to the front hall.

Looking at Jiang Wu, Bai Hu Yaoyao sighed inwardly, "Sure enough, having a stepmother means having a stepfather. The ancients were right."

Judging from Jiang Wu's expression, he seems to prefer the children born to Lin.

You can tell just by looking at her clothes. Jiang Yan has been back for many days, but she's still wearing the same old clothes.

The other two were dressed in fine silk and satin, and their hair was adorned with numerous hairpins and ornaments.

Only Jiang Yan had a single wooden hairpin holding her hair up.

It's obvious that nobody cares about her.

Bai Hu Yaoyao held Jiang Yan's hand and said, "Sister Yan, I really like the gift you gave me, especially that round fan. This is my return gift to you."

Two black-armored guards followed behind her; these were her father's Qilin Guards, sent by him to protect her.

Jiang Wu was a general, and he recognized the Qilin Guard at a glance.

Just as rumored, the regent doted on his daughter.

She used all the Qilin Guards as her bodyguards.

The Qilin Guards carried a large box and placed it on the ground.

"Sister Yan, this is a return gift for you, please accept it quickly."

She came here on purpose, to support Jiang Yan.

All the dignitaries in Manchester gave her gifts, but only the gift from Jiang Yan truly suited her taste.

It's perfectly normal for her to personally deliver the return gift.

"Thank you, Princess." Jiang Yan's eyes stung with tears.

She knew that the princess had come to support her.

After delivering the gifts, I realized it was getting late and decided to go back and have dinner with my father.

She stood up, her eyes sweeping over everyone. "General Wei Wu, Sister Yan is my good sister. I won't stand for her if she suffers any grievances in the manor."

Lin shrank her neck and dared not raise her head.

She was afraid that Bai Hu Yaoyao would vent her anger on her at any moment.

Jiang Wu assured her with a wry smile, "Princess, rest assured, Yan Yan is my daughter, and I will certainly not mistreat her."

"That's good! In a few days, the Empress Dowager will be hosting a welcome banquet for me. Only officials of the fourth rank or above can bring their families to attend. I will allow you to bring only Sister Yan. I've sent these fine fabrics for Sister Yan to make a nice dress."

"Did you hear me clearly, General Wei Wu?"

This is a warning from Baihu Yaoyao to them.

"Yes!"

They dared not refuse.

Of the many officials in the imperial court, only those of the fourth rank or above were qualified to enter the palace to attend various banquets.

The fact that Bai Hu Yaoyao has granted Jiang Wu permission to participate is the greatest honor for the Mighty General's Mansion.

Jiang Wu will definitely seize this opportunity and treat Jiang Yan better in the future.

(End of this chapter)