Growing up, Jiang Sheng had received New Year's money before, but this was absolutely the first time he'd received it from someone younger than himself... Besides, he was already past the age for receiving it.
But his benefactor was the one giving it to him.
Younger than him, but higher in rank.
Jiang Sheng could only bow and thank her, accepting this very "meager" New Year's gift. Though it was only a red cord, it had been woven with such care that, judging by its length, it was meant to be worn around the wrist.
Jiang Sheng didn't stand on ceremony and put it on at once.
"Have you gotten used to things in Fugu these past few days?"
"Yes, very much so. Thank you for your concern, my lord."
Shen Tang asked, "And your family?"
Unlike Shen Tang and her crew of single dogs, who only had themselves to feed, Jiang Sheng had a wife, a son, and a daughter. A family of several people couldn't just pack a few clothes, grab their belongings, and follow him wherever he went. Shen Tang had told him to get settled in Luxia Prefecture first, then bring his family to Fugu City, where she could arrange their lodgings in advance.
That was why Jiang Sheng had only arrived two or three days ago.
A faint smile touched his brows.
"Yes, my wife has been looking forward to meeting you, my lord."
"Looking forward to it?"
"Yes. She can't stop praising you."
In fact, before Jiang Sheng had even had time to get familiar with the city, Qi Shan and the others had already roped him into work. Though it was only a small prefecture, the year-end reports, New Year's sports meet, and preparations for spring planting had all piled up at once.