The Empress Dowager called softly, "Zhou Man."
Manbao hesitated for a moment before stepping forward.
The head maid had already opened the box, and the Empress Dowager said, "You are a good child. Originally, this was something I would reward you with later, but since you are here today, you may take it now."
Manbao glanced at the bottom of the box and seemed to see several books stacked, with two large boxes on top, but she didn't know what was inside.
The Emperor glanced as well, unable to discern what was in the boxes, and couldn't help but ask, "Mother, what did you reward her with?"
The Empress Dowager smiled faintly, "There are a few books related to medical scriptures in the storage, books that are of no use to me, and giving them to others would be a waste. She is dedicated to learning, and mastering medical skills benefits both the nation and the people, so I had them found and given to her."
