Later on, the elders began distributing New Year gifts to the children. Doctor Liang took out an exquisite brocade box and handed it to each child with a smile. "I don't have much in the way of crafts, but I've made some herbal sachets to ward off insects and evil spirits. Take these back and put them in cloth pouches, and they'll last you the whole year."
The children happily accepted the boxes and thanked Doctor Liang one after another. "Thank you, Master!" "Thank you, Uncle Liang!" Joyful smiles radiated from every face.
Su Yu and Deng Xian presented Qin Caichun and Su Shining with jade ruyi scepters they had purchased at a high price, wishing them a life of smooth and happy fulfillment. To Su Shikuan they gave a set of horse saddles, and to Su Shirong a celadon inkstone—all things they would actually use. As for Su Shi'an, the gift was very simple: Deng Xian pulled out a thousand-liang silver flying money note from the Great Wei Bank right on the spot.
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