Leaving aside Wang Shu's plans, let's return to the present. Because of Wang Shu's insomnia after leaving Kangxi, Kangxi was heartbroken and stayed with her for five more days before she started spending the night at Consort Tong's place.

The entire harem breathed a sigh of relief at this.

Wang Shu had no choice but to keep the candle burning all night, and the next day she had dark circles under her eyes again.

This time, before the message from Qixiang Palace could reach the Emperor, Kangxi's reward arrived.

Although Wang Shu didn't show great joy, her expression wasn't as somber as before.

In front of everyone, Wang Shu said directly, "As long as the Emperor has me in his heart, that's enough. Since it is the Emperor's intention, I must not let him down. Have it made into jewelry and clothing, and replace the ornaments as well. It is all the Emperor's intention."

After giving the instructions, Wang Shu went to her study. She rarely sat down at her desk and wrote on gold-flecked paper, "If love between two people lasts forever, why should they be together day and night?"

"Xiao Chengzi, take this to the Qianqing Palace and give it to Chief Steward Liang, so that he can pass it on to the Emperor for me."

"Is there anything this servant should say to His Majesty?"

"No need."

Leaving blank spaces is best; one line of poetry is enough, more than that is not good.

In the Qianqing Palace, during a break from reviewing memorials, Liang Jiugong entered and delivered that piece of paper.

The gold-flecked stationery is beautiful, and the printed design features roses.

Not long ago, the Imperial Household Department produced a small quantity of printed gold-flecked stationery featuring floral designs. He thought it looked nice and, knowing that Wangshu liked fancy things, gave it to her to write on for fun.

When Kangxi was still in Jingyang Palace, he told Wangshu that in many Western countries, there was a legend that roses represented love.

On the rose-printed, gold-flecked stationery was written a love poem. Emperor Kangxi smiled and criticized, "Consort Chun's handwriting needs improvement. Although the handwriting is not good, the sentiment is sincere. Her lack of talent only makes her feelings more genuine. I have received Consort Chun's sentiment. Have the flower room cultivate more roses and send them to Qixiang Palace. Such vibrant and beautiful flowers will complement Consort Chun perfectly."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

When Liang Jiugong came out, looking at the smile on Kangxi's face and thinking about the things he had recently sent to Qixiang Palace, he felt a deep admiration for Wangshu.

He was truly amazed; there weren't many who could earn such favor from the Emperor, but the extent to which he cared for the Emperor was indeed extraordinary.

You reap what you sow!

The use of paper to convey affection was very effective. Although Emperor Kangxi did not visit Qixiang Palace every day, he continued to bestow gifts upon her. As a result, a strange phenomenon appeared in the harem: no matter who served him in bed, Consort Chun always received a reward.

This made the concubines in the harem hate him to no end.

In this atmosphere, Wangshu welcomed her second visit to Chengqian Palace to pay her respects.

In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed. This time, Wang Shu wore a set of pink hibiscus jade jewelry on her head to pay her respects. The jewelry had just been made not long ago, and she was dressed in pink, making her look even more innocent and naive.

She is beautiful, which makes her stand out.

People couldn't help but look at her, and many thought that she might be a good candidate for a set of hibiscus jade jewelry; it would indeed be beautiful!

If Wang Shu knew what they were thinking, she would probably tell them that pink is not suitable for everyone; it depends on the person's style.

Wang Shu was a beauty, and a versatile beauty at that. She looked good with both light and heavy makeup, and was beautiful no matter how she dressed up.

When Consort Tong came out and saw the pink and tender Wangshu, she paused for a moment, then quickly returned to normal.

The emperor once bestowed upon her a piece of hibiscus jade, but that piece was far too small to make such a set of jewelry, and its color was not as pure as this one.

This is not Kangxi's fault at all. When he rewarded Consort Tong, that piece of hibiscus jade was already the best he had. In the past two years, his private treasury has become much richer. He now has even better hibiscus jade, a delicate pink one. Kangxi thought it was suitable and gave the best piece to Wangshu.

It can only be said that times have changed.

"Greetings, Your Highness. May Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings and peace."

"Please, ladies, no need for formalities. Please have a seat."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

After everyone sat down, Consort Tong asked her routine questions, and then Consort Yi, who was straightforward, spoke first.

"Is Consort Chun's jewelry made of hibiscus jade? It's really beautiful. I had my eye on a piece of top-quality hibiscus jade before, but His Majesty said that it had already been bestowed upon Consort Gui. I have never seen Consort Gui wear it. Now I have the good fortune to see another piece of top-quality hibiscus jade jewelry on Consort Chun's head. It has truly broadened my horizons."

Consort Tong's face stiffened slightly. She glanced at Consort Yi, who knew how to rub salt in the wound.

Looking at Consort Tong's uncomfortable face, Wang Shu thought that the hibiscus jade was not as good as the one that Emperor Kangxi had bestowed upon her!

Consort Yi smiled, appearing completely innocent and guileless, showing no sign that this person was sowing discord. She then glanced at the onlookers' spectator gazes...

Wow, finally it's starting to feel like a traditional palace intrigue drama.

Wang Shu looked at Consort Tong with a look of surprise and delight: "I didn't expect that Your Highness, Consort Yi, and I both like hibiscus jade. It's really fate."

As she spoke, Wang Shu looked at Consort Yi and said somewhat shyly, "It's just that I really like hibiscus jade, and I'm reluctant to give it to Consort Yi. When Your Majesty goes to Qixiang Palace, I will definitely tell Your Majesty about Consort Yi's preferences and ask Your Majesty to keep an eye out for the finest hibiscus jade for her."

The earlier words were fine, but the words spoken to Consort Yi afterwards made many people cover their lips with handkerchiefs, and a silent smile spread. Consort Tong's mood strangely improved a little.

She disliked Wangshu, but she also disliked Consort Yi's blatant attempts to sow discord, and was happy to see Consort Yi make a fool of herself.

Consort Yi was furious. She was just a concubine, while Wang Shu was only a Noble Lady. She couldn't bear to lose face by asking for a reward on her behalf.

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