Xingzhou, Yanfu.

As the end of the year came closer, Mrs. Li was extremely busy. She had to prepare New Year gifts, attend banquets held by various governments, and calculate the income of the shop. She was so busy that she just slipped out the rice flowers.<

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"This year your father was promoted to magistrate, and the number of annual gifts this year has increased several times compared to last year." Mrs. Li looked at the annual gift lists sent by various families while talking to her daughter who was settling accounts.

Daohua didn't even raise her head: "When you become a high official, there will naturally be more people who fawn over you."

Mrs. Li glanced at her daughter, smiled and scolded: "Don't let this happen outside."

Daohua raised her head, stuck out her tongue, and said playfully: "My daughter is not stupid."

Mrs. Li was not angry: "Yes, you are the best." As she said this, the corner of her mouth curled up. It was really thanks to her daughter this year, otherwise she would have been so annoyed at this time.

The more New Year's gifts come and go, the more expenses will naturally be incurred. If it weren't for the watermelon on Zhuangzi that made a lot of money, this year's New Year's gifts would probably look shabby again.

Thinking of her family's return gifts to each family, Mrs. Li showed a look of pride on her face, and said to her daughter in a cheerful tone: "This year, our family's return gifts include the vegetables and flowers you grew. It can be said that Xingzhou City

It’s a big deal.”

Things are rare and expensive, and there are fewer vegetables and flowers in winter, so even if you have money, it is difficult to buy them.

Although some other families also have greenhouses, the vegetables they grow or the flowers they raise are not as good as their own.

The Zhou family is rich enough, but in order to eat their own food, don't they ask their girls to come to their daughter's side every now and then?

As proud as Mrs. Li is Yan Zhigao in the Yamen.

This year, their family's New Year's gift gave him a lot of face in the state government. Every day, people thanked him, either saying that the vegetables they sent were delicious or that the potted plants were beautiful, so he and his officials were immediately

It has shortened a lot of distance.

Especially in the yamen, those old fritters who were strict about rules and accepted death, but who had good connections behind them, because of their New Year gifts and their sincerity, they were less obstructive and picky about his work at the end of the year, which made him feel a lot more relaxed.

At this moment, Yan Zhigao was sitting in the study room in the outer courtyard in a happy mood, admiring the calligraphy and paintings sent by his subordinates.

Suddenly, Butler Sun walked in with a large box in his arms: "Master, this is a new year's gift from Wang Tongpan."

Yan Zhigao raised his eyebrows: "Bring it here and let me take a look?" Qian Tongzhi had secretly told him about the fact that Counselor Du was standing behind Wang Tongpan.

Wang Tongpan is a man who has good work ability and does everything he is told to do well. As long as he doesn't stumble behind his own back, he won't make things too difficult for him.

Of course, there will be no reuse.

Butler Sun gently placed the box on the table and opened it carefully.

It’s a complete set of stationery supplies.

Pens, ink, inkstones, brush washers, brush licks, inkstone drops, rulers, arm rests, etc. are all available.

Yan Zhigao picked up the brush and looked at it. It was a good Xuan pen. Then he looked at the inkstone. It was a Duan inkstone: "Wang Tongpan is willing to give it up."

Regardless of how much this set of equipment is worth, it would take a lot of effort to get it.

Yan Zhigao looked at the study utensils on his desk. They were all newly purchased, but this new set will not be used for the time being.

"Dad!"

At this moment, Yan Wenbin walked in.

Yan Zhigao put down the propaganda pen in his hand and asked with a smile: "Why are you here?"

Yan Wenbin's eyes lit up when he saw the study utensils on the table. He was still short of a good set of study utensils, and this set was just right.

If it were in the past, Yan Zhigao would have definitely asked his beloved son to take it when he saw his eager expression, but this time, he didn't say anything.

Seeing this, Butler Sun, who was standing aside, felt moved.

He has been serving the master since he was not yet taking the imperial examination. Over the years, he has seen how much he dotes on the Lin family's children.

When the fifth master entered the room and his eyes fell on the stationery, he thought that this set of stationery might be taken away by the fifth master. But looking at the master's appearance at this moment, he was not prepared to give the stationery to the fifth master!

This is an unprecedented first time!

Do you want to keep it for the uncle?

Yes, after all, the elder is the eldest son. Even if the elder loves the younger son, he will not ignore the elder.

Yan Wenbin was slightly disappointed when his father didn't say he wanted to give him stationery: "Dad, my son doesn't understand some of the contents in the textbook. I would like to ask you to guide your son."

Seeing that his youngest son knew how to work hard and make progress, Yan Zhigao was very happy: "Show it to me."

Afterwards, Yan Zhigao explained to Yan Wenbin in detail what he didn't understand.

The marked questions have been answered, but Yan Wenbin hesitated and left immediately.

Yan Zhigao: "Why, are there still questions?"

Yan Wenbin moved his lips and wanted to ask for the set of stationery, but after thinking about it, he decided to go back and tell his aunt and ask her father to ask for it.

As long as my aunt opens her mouth, my father will almost never refuse.

After Yan Wenbin came out of the study, he went straight to Shuangxinyuan and told Aunt Lin about the stationery.

Seeing her son's anxious face, Aunt Lin thought it was something. After hearing what he said, she immediately smiled and said, "Isn't it just a set of stationery? I'll help you get it. I'll see how anxious you are."

Yan Wenbin looked embarrassed: "My son really likes that set of stationery."

Aunt Lin smiled: "Okay, okay, wait until your father comes to Shuangxin Courtyard, no, wait for your father to come back from the outer courtyard, mother will go find him and promise to help you get the stationery."

Yan Wenbin was a little worried: "Mom, will dad give it to me? In the past, dad would take the initiative to ask for anything his son liked, but this time, his son stayed in the study for so long, but dad didn't say anything."

Aunt Lin was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "It's nearing the end of the year and your father is busy with work. Maybe he didn't expect it." After saying that, she thought for a moment and called the maid, "I went to the hanging flower gate to look at it and saw the master coming back from the front yard.

Just come and tell me."

Outside study room.

After Yan Wenbin left, Yan Zhigao lowered his head and looked at the stationery on the table. Thinking that he had never given anything to his eldest daughter, he summoned Butler Sun: "Go, give this set of stationery to Daohua. That girl's character

Well written, just right for use."

Hearing this, Butler Sun looked surprised.

Don't blame him for being like this. Among the five children of the eldest family, in terms of attention, the eldest brother is the first; in terms of being favored, the fifth master and the third girl do their part.

The eldest girl and fourth master caught in the middle, well, it's actually a bit embarrassing.

At least, in the past, when the master had good things in his hands, he rarely thought of these two.

Although Butler Sun was surprised, he didn't show it on his face. He covered the stationery with a smile, then carefully picked it up and walked toward the main courtyard.

Main courtyard.

Daohua had just finished calculating the income and expenditure of Mrs. Li's dowry shop for the year, and was about to take a walk in the yard when she saw Butler Sun coming in with a box.

"Madam, this is the stationery that the master gave to the eldest girl."

Butler Sun saluted the two of them and put the stationery on the table with a smile.

Daohua was a little shocked: "Give it to me? You're not mistaken, right?" Daddy is actually thinking of her?

Seeing the disbelief on the eldest girl's face, Butler Sun twitched the corner of his mouth. Look, even the eldest girl didn't believe it herself, so it's normal for him to be surprised before.

"Yes, the master said that the girl's handwriting is good, which is suitable for this set of stationery."

Mrs. Li glared at her daughter and urged her: "Hurry up and open it and take a look."

Daohua put aside her doubts and opened the box. Seeing all the study utensils inside, she couldn't help but feel happy: "I was telling my grandmother before that I didn't have a ruler yet, and there was an arm rest.

There’s no need to buy it now.”

Seeing that every stationery material was of high quality, Mrs. Li smiled and said, "Then you have to thank your father."

Daohua looked at the stationery without saying anything.

Shuangxinyuan.

Butler Sun took the stationery to the main courtyard, and Aunt Lin knew it immediately.

She was also in disbelief about this.

Why did you give it to the older girl?

Even if you don’t give it to Wenbin, you should give it to the uncle.
Chapter completed!