When Nianxia returned to the Fu residence, it was already several hours later. Fu Jiujiao had taken an afternoon nap.

Nian Xia came back, but instead of going to see Fu Chi Chi first, she cleaned herself up and changed into clean clothes before visiting Fu Chi Chi.

How's it going?

Niàn Xià shook her head. "I didn't notice anything unusual. There was indeed a child, who was quite seriously ill, very hungry, thin and small in body, with a large head. It was pitiful to look at."

After finishing, Nianxia couldn't help but scratch her hair, "I don't know if I got lice, it's so itchy."

Fu Jiujiu gave her some medicine powder again, asking her to wash her hair thoroughly that night.

"Niang Xia thought for a moment before explaining, "Your Highness, it's not that I'm being melodramatic. The conditions there were truly terrible, and when I went to look, there weren't just one or two children; there must have been dozens."

"Didn't the imperial court set up such shelters?" Fu Jiujiu asked.

Nianxia nodded. "Yes, but the ones near the capital are alright. But those far away, mountains high and the emperor far, there's always something lacking. And not being their own child, who would truly care so much? I went to see those children this time, they were just three or five years old. They're probably ruined for life."

Looking back, she was truly grateful that the master from back then, who was around their age, had taken pity on her and Yan Yu when they were helpless. Otherwise, she and Yan Yu would have been trapped in this fate for the rest of their lives.

The girl in the beggar's den, barely a teenager, had already been ravaged beyond recognition. How could she possibly protect herself?

Fu Jiujiu nodded, "I understand. I'll think of a way with Brother Tang Qi when I get back."

"Then I'll go call the master for you. The master hasn't been here in a few days, he must want to come." Nian Xia said with a smile.

He wanted to come, but his father was very strict about it.

"No, hearing Fu Chi-chiu woke up and was talking to Nian Xia, Fu Bai Wan began to call out, “Daughter, Chi-chiu? Come here quickly, look at the good thing your father has for you.”

Fu cried out, "Let's do it tonight."

Nian Xia also laughed, couldn't help but scratch her hair again, it was really itchy.

Fùjiūjiū went into his parents' room and saw gold, silver, jewels, and silver notes on the table. "Father, what are you doing?"

Fu Baimian slammed the door shut, "Silly girl, stop yelling. This is your parents' private money, all from your brothers and yourself that you gave them before. Your parents have kept it for you."

Fu Jiujiu couldn't help but smile wryly. "Dad, I don't need it. I still have some. Besides, what my brothers gave me is already plenty. And then there are my two godfathers and godmothers, and my godmother's siblings... There are really too many."

"They are theirs, a daughter getting married, parents wouldn't not prepare dowry?" Fu Baiman pulled his daughter's hand, this distance to the wedding still half a month, but he already didn't dare to think about it.

Though Tian Guihua wasn't as emotional as Fu Baiman, who cried when talking about his daughter's marriage, her heart wasn't exactly light. She was happy, of course, but also sad to see her daughter leave the nest.

Where can I find a place where I can see my daughter every morning like this?

To see the girl later, you have to go next door. Later than that, you'll have to enter the palace.

"Mother, look at Father, what is he doing so much for?"

Tian Guihua, unexpectedly, also stood on the old man's side. "Jiu Jiu, take it," she said. "I heard from those other wives that the head mistress needs to rule with both kindness and severity. She needs money in her hands, to reward the servants. If she doesn't have any, she won't be able to manage the household, nor will she be able to help you with anything. When you run into trouble later on, go ask Gao Madam, she definitely understands."

"Mother, I know this. I have it. Tang Qigong's money is all mine."

"Fu JiuJiu lowered her voice even further, and said deliberately, "Besides, after I become the empress, all the money in the entire world will be mine. Would I ever need money?"

"Tian Guihua glared at her, "This is all your parents have been saving since you were born. The first few are ten taels of silver each, and the later ones are larger."

Fu Jiujiu saw it, and understood, "Daddy and Mommy love Jiujiu the most."

"Yes, because they had you later in life, your parents were afraid they wouldn't be around for very long. Other families at forty still have their parents, but by the time Jiujiu was forty, her parents would be well into their eighties and gone."

"Here I am, here I am. Mom and Dad are doing well, you'll definitely live a long and healthy life."

"How many people live to be so old? Your parents don't have that much virtue, they couldn't possibly live that long. We never dared to imagine what your parents would be like when you got married, but now they're still doing okay. Their bodies are still strong."

Fu Jiujiu's eyes reddened. "Mother, what are you saying?"

"Alright, alright, you've made my little girl cry. As a mother, I feel so heartbroken."

"This money..."

"Mother, I really don't need it. I already have so many businesses of my own, there are plenty of ways to make money."

Fu Baiman spread his hands and said, "What's going on? You won't accept the money?"

"Fu Chi chi laughed, "You can continue saving up."

"Don't you, save up what energy?" Fu Baiman sighed.

Fu Jiujiu suddenly realized that she seemed unable to give up, because her parents would be heartbroken.

After all, this is something they've been looking forward to for over a decade.

After thinking it over, Fu Jiujiu changed her mind. “Father, Mother, I’ve thought about it. I still need to take it. What if Brother Tang Qi bullies me? Then I’ll have money to protect myself!”

"Right, here you go, take it... Wait a minute, Tang Qi dares to bully you again?" Fu Baiwan said, "This kid still has the guts? I'll have your third brother beat him up then."

Although Fu Jiujiao received the money, she decided to return it to her parents in a different way.

A'tu Xiu watched Fu Chiu Chiu carrying that big pile of things out of her parents' room. Even she, the princess, felt a bit envious. Of course, her dowry wasn't small either.

"So many things, Father and Mother prepared so much for Chi-Chi." Atticus said.

Zhou's mouth flattened, "The seventh family's, you're young and don't know, father and mother have been preparing since the day Jiujiao was born, how much has this accumulated ah, tsk tsk tsk... Alas!"

Ms. Wu chuckled softly, "You're making it sound like I've given Chiu Chiu less than you have? Let me tell you, our family isn't comparable to yours. Just take it easy, or else we won't look good. Then, I might just turn against you."

Zhou was delighted this time, “We are the eldest, like father and mother. How can we compare to you younger siblings? You should just focus on the sincerity of your gifts, not whether they are more or less.”

"Xie Yingshuang smiled, "Sister-in-law, you guys either have money or status. Our family is just an ordinary doctor. We can't compare. Don't laugh at us later."

They donated all their earnings to charity. Many impoverished families received free medical treatment and medication, leaving them with little money left over.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, I'm just like you, I can't compare either," Zhong Lingxiu said. "Your brothers are all capable, but my brother is still playing with wood toys with his lucky charm, oh well!"

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