After I traveled through the book, I was spoiled by five little villains

Although it is called a box, its height is not much different from that of a box.

Seeing the curious excitement on the children's faces, Yan Changqing smiled slightly, took out the first flat rectangular rosewood box from inside, and handed it to Yan Shouzhuo.

"Open it and see if you like it?" he said.

"Thank you father."

Yan Shouzhe took it respectfully with both hands and opened the lid.

Under the light, the neatly folded soft armor was embroidered with gold and silver, and the light shone but was not dazzling.

"Wow!"

The fifth child whispered to the third child in his ear: "So beautiful!"

Looking more closely, the soft armor is made of tough material, and is made of thousands of tiny iron rings infused with mithril that are interconnected.

Yan Changqing grabbed the shoulders of the soft armor with both hands and lifted it up, making the soft armor look even lighter and more exquisite.

Qin Yaoguang looked at it and saw that the style was similar to the common modern vests, which could protect key parts such as the waist, back and shoulders.

"Stand up, let me see."

Yan Shouzhuo stood up in response. Yan Changqing gestured and said with a smile, "It's a little too wide. It will be more suitable if you grow it longer."

The soft armor was made according to the body shape of an adult male and was a gift given to him by the ruler of the Yuezhi Kingdom.

The craftsmanship is complicated and the material is rare. Even in the Yuezhi country, which is good at forging, there are only a few pieces.

When Yan Changqing got it, he wanted to leave it to Yan Shouzhuo.

He is the eldest brother's child and is born with supernatural powers.

The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion will still need him to revive its status in the future, and he is destined to step onto the battlefield and embark on the path of making great achievements.

Swords and knives are merciless on the battlefield. With this soft armor, your chances of survival are greatly increased.

Yan Shouzhuo took the soft armor in his hands and rubbed it repeatedly, unable to let it go. But after a moment, he clasped his fists and said, "Father, I can't have it."

Compared to him who has not yet gone to the battlefield, Yan Changqing needs it more.

"You have such filial piety, and your father is very happy."

Yan Changqing touched his head and said, "Here, this is a gift for you."

Yan Shouzhuo was still hesitating, and the second elder tugged at his sleeve and said, "It is a gift from the elder, and I dare not refuse it."

"Yes."

Yan Changqing finished speaking with a smile, and then took out another box from the long box and handed it to the second brother: "This is a work of the strategist handed down from the previous dynasty. I give it to you."

A strategist?

The second brother's eyes lit up and he quickly opened the lid. Sure enough, there lay a yellowed, thread-bound ancient book quietly inside.

Due to its age, the edges of the pages are brittle and there are traces of fire.

There is no title on the cover.

Or, maybe there used to be a book title.

But this one now had apparently been collected and bound again, and the title had been lost over the years.

The second child couldn't wait to turn to the first page, so carefully that even his breathing slowed down.

He only read a few lines before his eyes lit up.

Seeing his fascinated expression, Qin Yaoguang couldn't help but look at Yan Changqing again.

Apart from anything else, he cares a lot about these five children.

The gifts given at this time were all described one by one in the original book. They were carefully found by Yan Changqing based on the different characteristics of each child.

And it played a big role in the subsequent plot.

Seven or eight hundred years ago, after the collapse of Zhou rituals, the unified Central Plains dynasty fell apart and split into countless small countries, which was the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period when a hundred schools of thought contended with each other.

The diplomat is the brightest star in such a turbulent era.

According to the history that Qin Yaoguang was familiar with, although the works of the diplomats were not like the Four Books and Five Classics, which became the must-read works for scholars in every dynasty, they have been passed down to the modern day and are studied by scholars from the East and the West.

But in the Dajing Dynasty, the book that Yan Changqing found was a unique copy.

Seeing that the two children who received the gifts were fascinated, the eyes of the remaining three children became brighter.

The third brother's beautiful eyes were full of light, revealing a childishness that matched his age.

A Ruyi made of rhino horn was placed in his fair and slender hands.

Different from the jade ruyi commonly seen in the Central Plains, this ruyi is simple and desolate, and the turquoise inlaid on it is lush and green, full of exotic charm.

"I, your father, hope that you will live a peaceful and happy life."

Compared with the soft armor and Zongheng Jiagu's original sword mentioned above, this Ruyi is not as rare as them, but its value is no less.

These were the spoils left behind among the royal treasures after Yan Changqing defeated the elite troops of Beirong and traveled thousands of miles to attack the Beirong royal court.

The third child was introverted and showed no particular preferences.

Yan Changqing considered for a long time before choosing this Ruyi as a gift for him.

Just like the name Qin Yaoguang gave him, "Yan Shiyan", it carries blessings for him.

"My dear, thank you father."

The third brother held the Ruyi in both hands, thanked him, and put it back into the box.

His expression was calm, and Qin Yaoguang could only see his inner joy from the slightly raised corners of his lips.

This child is still so good at hiding his emotions.

Qin Yaoguang shifted her gaze and looked at a string of Buddhist beads in the box.

This string of Buddhist beads is made of the most common Bodhi seeds, with natural light brown texture and a soft, shiny and moist appearance.

If you get closer, you can even smell a faint Zen fragrance.

I think it is because the owner of the Buddhist beads wears them to worship Buddha, so it is a commonly used item.

Yan Jinyin took the Buddhist beads, and there was an unconcealable look of surprise on the girl's pretty face.

Come to think of it, who would give Buddhist beads to a little girl as a meeting gift?

Look at the three gifts above, this string of Buddhist beads seems so out of place.

Yan Changqing smiled and explained: "This string of Buddhist beads is what Master Bianchen often uses. If Sister Yin is interested, you can take the Buddhist beads to Baixiang Temple to worship the master and listen to his teachings."

Master of dust identification?

When Yan Jinyin heard this, he was deeply moved.

Now, having been enlightened and taught, she is no longer a jerk.

In addition to learning music, chess, calligraphy and painting, her knowledge and experience have also changed a lot.

Bian Chen is her Buddhist name. She is actually the late emperor’s consort.

Baixiang Temple is a royal temple. After the death of the previous emperor, the concubines who did not give birth to children practiced Buddhism in the temple.

Bian Chen's life story is mysterious. When she was taken into the harem by the late emperor, there were rumors that she had the blood of the previous dynasty, and that the late emperor took her in because of the hidden power behind her.

This rumor disappeared faster than it appeared.

Qin Yaoguang knew that the rumor was true.

Strictly speaking based on her bloodline, Bian Chen is a princess of the previous dynasty.

After the fall of the previous dynasty, some loyal ministers and generals did not submit to Dajing.

They were basically divided into two factions, one retreated to the mountains and became idlers, and the other hid with the royal bloodline of the time, waiting for an opportunity to restore.

It was not until the reign of the previous emperor that traces of the forces of the previous dynasty were discovered. He followed the clues and found them, showing enough sincerity.

And this group of forces is no longer the same old group of people back then.

Seeing that the country has been at peace for a long time, I knew that there was no hope of recovery, and hiding in the mountains would only be a waste of all my knowledge.

After negotiations, they finally reached an agreement with the late emperor, using the marriage of the princess as a contract to ensure that they would leave the mountains and enter the court.