No one is as favored as Concubine Xian. They can't use her every day and then go to the harem to show off.
What's more, Eunuch Cao is close to the emperor, and his words are a reminder to them that they must seize the opportunity.
Thinking of this, several people smiled and went forward to stuff silver into Eunuch Cao's hand.
"It's just a small token of my appreciation. Eunuch Cao will accept it with pleasure."
"Masters, you are too polite."
Eunuch Cao shook the silver in his hand and said this, but the silver had already been stuffed into his sleeve.
After Eunuch Cao left, several people couldn't wait to return to the house with the spices.
“This spice is so fragrant.”
One of them picked up the spices and frowned slightly.
"Oh, Eunuch Cao is close to the Emperor, so it's right to listen to him. I guess the Emperor was too far away from us today and didn't smell the fragrance on us. I think this reward is just right."
…
The next day, the emperor was in a good mood and took Yu Yiluo to the morning court.
He sat down on the dragon throne and looked at the ministers below.
"Let's begin."
Needless to say, they will definitely have something to perform today.
Yu Yiluo yawned with her mouth open, looking bored at the ministers below who were ready to make a move.
Since Concubine Shu returned to the palace, they have submitted many memorials. In the past, the emperor would scold them in the memorials, and sometimes even called them to the imperial study to scold them in person.
Now the emperor no longer scolded them, and the memorials they submitted fell on deaf ears.
[Let's talk about Concubine Shu again. Ever since she returned to the palace, she's been talking about this all the time. I'm so tired of hearing it.]
"Your Majesty, since ancient times, relatives of the harem have been forbidden from interfering in government affairs. You are so kind to Concubine Shu that rumors are already spreading outside."
The emperor looked at the minister who was speaking with great interest, his tone extremely gentle.
"Before, Concubine Shu was guarding the mausoleum of our father. How many times a year did you submit memorials asking me to bring the Concubine back?"
"Now that I've listened to you and brought him back, you're still not satisfied. Do you want me to send him back?"
Ministers: “…”
They did ask the emperor to bring the person back, but they did not ask the emperor to enshrine Concubine Shu.
The emperor was not so kind to his own biological mother. His biological mother had passed away for so many years, and everyone thought that he would posthumously confer the title of empress dowager on his biological mother after he ascended the throne, but he never even mentioned it.
The ministers felt that it was inappropriate and raised the matter in a memorial to him. He simply waved his hands and said that the person was gone, so what was the point of all this nonsense.
Now that Concubine Shu has returned, the palace servants say that the emperor is paying special attention to both the living quarters and the food.
This dead person is not a threat no matter how much he is posthumously honored.
But Concubine Shu is still alive, and the emperor is a man of his own accord. It is not impossible for him to make Concubine Shu the empress dowager or something, judging from his current attitude.
They just couldn't understand why the emperor, who had never cared about his own mother, was now being filial to his aunt, Concubine Shu.
"Your Majesty, that is not what we meant."
The emperor waved his hand good-temperedly, "I know how to handle this matter. Do you have anything else to report?"
Seeing that the ministers were silent, the emperor looked at General Yao.
"General Yao, General Jin returned to the capital yesterday. You will depart for Yueqing with him today."
"I obey your command."
After leaving the hall after the court session, the ministers all looked at Prime Minister Li who was walking in front.
Prime Minister Li, this old bastard, didn't say a word today. Isn't he worried that Concubine Shu's power will grow and affect the government?
"Prime Minister, when did the Emperor start to place such emphasis on filial piety?"
Could it be that he has become more humane now, and his filial piety has been awakened, so he makes up for it by showing it to his aunt, Concubine Shu?
Lord Qin and Lord Su walked beside Prime Minister Li, one on each side, and asked in a low voice.
"Didn't the emperor say that he knew his limits?" Prime Minister Li gathered his sleeves and said meaningfully.
In the past, the emperor always acted directly in everything he did, which offended many people. Now he knows that it is a good thing to be tactful in dealing with things.
He couldn't see through Concubine Shu, but the more difficult it is to see through a person, the more dangerous he is. He originally wanted to remind the emperor, but he didn't expect that the emperor had already taken the initiative.
Lord Su and Lord Qin looked at each other.
"Since the Prime Minister is not worried, Lord Su and I can rest assured."
The emperor must have said something to the prime minister, otherwise the prime minister would be more anxious than anyone else.
…
The emperor mentioned by several people returned to the imperial study and sent someone to pass a message to Jin Ting'an.
Luo'er said that Concubine Shu has many people available, so the mine in Yueqing cannot be publicized now to avoid complications.
"Eunuch Cao, please deliver the gift for the Concubine Dowager today."
[He's starting to show his warmth again. If the tyrant keeps doing this, I'm afraid Concubine Shu will have to shut herself away from guests in a few days.]
[After all, she just wants to be a harmless old lady so she can control the situation from behind the scenes.]
"yes."
Eunuch Cao bowed and walked out, then went to the storehouse and picked up an inkstone at random.
Remembering what the emperor said about the bigger the better, he led a young eunuch to a crowded place, saying as he walked:
"This is something the Emperor carefully selected and sent to the Concubine Dowager. Be careful with it, or it will break. You'll be fine."
Eunuch Cao's voice was so loud that it attracted the attention of many palace servants.
The two of them went to the door of Concubine Shu's bedroom, and before they went in, they heard laughter coming from inside.
Eunuch Cao thought that it must be those concubines who came again.
"My Queen Mother, Eunuch Cao is here."
Yesterday, several concubines came to pay their respects to Concubine Shu early in the morning. The chattering of several people and the pungent fragrance on their bodies made Concubine Shu look a little unhappy when she looked closely.
Hearing Eunuch Cao coming at this moment, he felt even more unhappy.
She already knew it without going out. Now she was afraid that everyone in the palace would think how filial the emperor was to his aunt.
What exactly did the Emperor want to do? Test her?
"Please invite the person in quickly."
Concubine Shu withdrew her thoughts, straightened up and said with a gentle smile.
When several concubines saw Eunuch Cao come in, they were a little disappointed that it was not the emperor himself who came.
Today they specially used the spices bestowed by the emperor.
As he walked into the house, a strong fragrance entered Eunuch Cao's nose. He held his breath slightly and stepped forward and said:
"My Lady, I am here on the orders of the Emperor to bring you this inkstone. Please take a look and see if you like it."
After saying this, he signaled the young eunuch to present the inkstone to Concubine Shu.
"Your Majesty is so thoughtful. Eunuch Cao will thank you on my behalf. Please do not send me gifts in the future."
Eunuch Cao nodded and said, "Yes, I will take my leave."
Of course he would report this to the Emperor, but whether the Emperor would let it go depended on his mood.
"You guys should go back too."
Concubine Shu coughed due to choking, looked at the people surrounding her, and spoke gently.
"Let's talk to you, Dowager. It's still early."
As they talked, they began to massage Concubine Shu's legs and shoulders.
"My lords, the Concubine did not get enough rest last night."
Lu Er dismissed a few people and fanned her nose with her hand. "I don't know what kind of spices they used. I almost choked to death."
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