Wang Yuyan did not know the value of this swallow from the Qin royal family, but she knew it was a priceless gift because it represented Song Qingyi's acceptance of her.
With Song Qingyi's recognition, Wang Yuyan felt even more confident in her status.
Beyond her joy, Wang Yuyan looked curiously at another box and smiled, "Grandpa, don't you want to know what my mother-in-law gave you?"
"Shen furen's gift is undoubtedly valuable, but I actually know what she will give me."
Wang Yunchuan, out of curiosity, opened the box, and upon doing so, his face turned pale with shock.
Inside the box was not something else, but a Lingzhi mushroom. However, unlike other Lingzhi, this one was fiery red, glowing as if ablaze.
"This is a Fire Lingzhi, a treasure rumored to appear only once every hundred years."
Wang Yunchuan exclaimed in astonishment, "The Fire Lingzhi is a rare treasure in this world. It appears only once a century. Its miraculous effects are enough to extend a normal person's life by twenty years and cure all sorts of illnesses."
"What?"
Hearing her grandfather's words, Wang Yuyan's face turned ashen. "Grandpa, if you say so, isn't this truly a priceless treasure?"
"Yes, it is indeed a priceless treasure."
Wang Yunchuan wiped the sweat from his brow and said, "This single Fire Lingzhi is enough to make anyone green with envy. I believe its value would be beyond my imagination if it were put up for auction. Madam Shen has indeed sent a generous gift..."
"However, Madam Shen sending such a generous gift is enough to prove that she truly considers Yuyan your daughter-in-law. This will make your marriage to Shen Lang much smoother."
Wang Yunchuan looked at Wang Yuyan and smiled, "A marriage that lacks parental blessings is doomed to be unhappy. Now that you have the blessing of Shen Lang's mother, you will surely be happy in the future."
Speaking of which, Wang Yunchuan said to his granddaughter, "Yuyan, with your intelligence, I believe you have guessed Madam Shen and Shen Lang's relationship. However, I hope you will not tell Shen Lang about this for now, as Madam Shen may not wish to acknowledge him so soon."
"Grandpa, I am an outsider, so I can see Madam Shen's unusual behavior towards Shen Lang. The way Madam Shen looks at Shen Lang is not how one looks at a godson. When looking at a godson, there isn't such maternal affection in the eyes."
Wang Yuyan smiled, "I knew right away that Madam Shen was Shen Lang's biological mother. Besides, they bear some resemblance."
"However, since my mother-in-law has her own plans, I naturally cannot reveal it. I hope Grandpa will also keep it a secret."
"Of course—"
Wang Yunchuan chuckled, "I will absolutely not reveal this. Not only would it disrupt Madam Shen's plans, but it might also cause trouble for Shen Lang. After all, those people in the Shen family are not to be trifled with."
As Wang Yunchuan and Wang Yuyan reached an agreement, Shen Lang had already driven Song Qingyi to the Song Family Manor.
This was Shen Lang's second time setting foot in the Song Family Manor, and they chatted casually within its grounds.
"Shen Lang, honestly, does this manor feel familiar to you?"
During their conversation, Song Qingyi looked at Shen Lang and smiled.
"I've always had this feeling. I even feel like I've run around this manor before, but I can't remember anything."
Shen Lang smiled, "Perhaps I'm overthinking it. How could I have been here?"
"Perhaps your feeling is correct, and you're not overthinking it."
Song Qingyi said, "It's possible you have indeed been to this manor before."
"Mom, you're joking. How could I have been here?"
Shen Lang replied, "From the moment I can remember, I was begging in Nanling. At nine, my master took me to the mountain, and only recently did I return to Nanling. I definitely haven't been here, but it does feel familiar."
"You, perhaps you will understand why it feels familiar in the future."
Song Qingyi smiled and said, "Your uncle is busy handling Qin Bian Que's affairs these days, so he won't be back for a while. In this vast manor, it's just me and a few servants. If you have time, you can come and keep me company."
"Of course, I will definitely come to bother you often."
Shen Lang smiled, "I still miss your roasted lamb chops and the delicious meals you make. I'll come over for a meal when I have the chance."
"That's good..."
Song Qingyi smiled upon hearing this and said, "I know you have to go back to pick up Yuyan, so I won't keep you today. You should go back first."
"Mom, then I'll take my leave."
Shen Lang did indeed need to go back to pick up Wang Yuyan and couldn't linger at the manor for too long. He smiled and said, "We'll come to visit you again with Yuyan when we have time."
With that, Shen Lang turned and left.
However, after walking about seven or eight steps, Shen Lang suddenly turned back and saw Song Qingyi looking at him, her eyes filled with tenderness and affection.
"Mom, I'm really leaving."
In Song Qingyi, Shen Lang truly found a mother's love, and he spoke softly.
"Go, and remember to take good care of Yuyan. Don't make her angry. Such a good daughter-in-law is hard to find."
Song Qingyi waved at Shen Lang and said.
"Okay—"
This time, Shen Lang did not look back and drove away.
Watching the car disappear into the distance, Song Qingyi gazed for a long time, two lines of tears slowly streaming down her face.
"Madam, Young Master Shen has already left."
As Song Qingyi wiped away her tears, a voice sounded behind her and said.
It was a girl in a flowing red dress, her face adorned with a smile as bright and radiant as a chrysanthemum. Her name was Hong Fu.
"Hong Fu, why have you come to Nanling from Longdu?"
Seeing Hong Fu, Song Qingyi's face showed a hint of surprise.
"Madam venturing out alone, Hong Fu was worried and came to take care of you."
Hong Fu smiled gently and said, "Madam and son were separated for many years. You should be happy now that you are reunited."
"Hong Fu, you won't tell this to Shen Tianjun, will you?"
Song Qingyi looked at Hong Fu with a hint of caution.
"Madam, please rest assured. If you don't want Shen Shuai to know, I will never let him know. That's what I promised you when I first came to your side."
Hong Fu smiled and said, "Shen Shuai only asked me to look after your food and daily life; he didn't ask me to do anything else, and I won't overstep my bounds."
"Hong Fu, do you know why among Shen Tianjun's many subordinates, I've only liked you all these years? Because you are truly intelligent, intelligent to the point of being likable."
Song Qingyi looked at Hong Fu and smiled, "I guarantee that as long as you always do this, you will always be by my side."
"Thank you, Madam. Hong Fu will strictly abide by this and will never forget. However..."
Hong Fu changed the subject, "Paper cannot wrap fire. Shen Shuai will eventually find out."