The young eunuchs and little palace maids lined up one by one to receive their gifts. Once they had gotten them, they joyously bowed toward the side hall and loudly called out:
"Thank you, Master Lian, for the reward."
"May Master Lian enjoy peace and good fortune."
"May Master Lian enjoy health and well-being."
Each one of them was overjoyed, their faces radiant with delight. Some couldn't help but start eating their mooncakes right there, their faces full of smiles.
For the young eunuchs of Star Palace who couldn't attend, Lian Hua had someone give everything to Zhang Qing to distribute.
The eunuchs of Star Palace were very shrewd. When it came to the gifts and silver granted by other consorts and courts, they would weigh whether or not to accept them, and even if they did, they worried about this and that. However, the gifts from Canglan Court were accepted without any burden, as they were tacitly approved by the chief steward.