When Li Qian learned that Concubine Li had let her into the palace, she was so happy that she couldn't sleep well all night.
She had always wanted to thank Concubine Li, but because she could not enter the palace at any time, she put the matter aside.
The next day, Li Qian got up at dawn and asked her maid to dress her up. She then picked out a lot of things and brought them into the palace for Concubine Li and the little princess.
Before getting on the carriage, Mrs. Li gave some more instructions before letting Li Qian get on.
When they arrived at the palace gate, the palace servants led Li Qian and her maid to Concubine Li's palace.
"Your Majesty, Miss Li is here." Hua Rui came in to report.
Concubine Li casually put down the painting sent by the emperor and asked Huarui to invite Li Qian in.
Without waiting for her to bow, Concubine Li smiled and said, "Miss Li, you're welcome. Please take a seat!"
Li Qian seems to have changed a lot this time, not in terms of appearance, but in the confidence that radiates from the inside out.
This is Yu Yiluo’s most intuitive feeling.
"Thank you, Madam."
[As expected, when people find their life goals, they become more confident. Li Qian is obviously doing well.]
"I heard that Miss Li and the Cai family are getting married soon. Seeing how good Miss Li looks, I think it's really going to happen soon."
In fact, if she hadn't heard her daughter's thoughts, she might not have helped Prime Minister Li.
After all, this concerns the woman's lifelong happiness, and it cannot be decided just by a few words.
Speaking of marriage, Li Qian's face showed shyness and she nodded.
Then he suddenly became serious.
"My Lady, what happened last time wasn't actually a story, but..."
Concubine Li interrupted her with a smile, "Marriage means the rest of a woman's life, so it's always better to be cautious."
"Thank you, Your Majesty," Li Qian said with a sincere smile, "Because of your words, I made the right decision. The Cai family treats me very well."
Her mother gave her a jewelry shop and asked her to learn how to manage it. Mrs. Cai knew about this and asked her to ask if she had any questions.
At first she felt quite embarrassed, but after going there once, she found that Mrs. Cai was not just saying polite words, but was really patient in teaching her, which allowed her to learn a lot.
When I went there, I also met Cai Ze. He was gentle and polite. Unlike other scholars, he did not look down on women who showed up in public. Instead, he encouraged her.
"In that case, I am relieved."
The two chatted casually for a while, and Li Qian remembered the gift she brought, so she asked the maid at the door to bring it over.
When Yu Yiluo saw the box, her eyes lit up and she rolled over to see what was inside.
[Wow, I wonder what's inside. Could it be a gift for me too?]
Concubine Li was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, and she went to pick up the girl who was rolling on the bed.
"Your Majesty, this is a gift I brought to you and the little princess."
Li Qian opened the box and said, "These are all new styles from my jewelry store. I hope Your Majesty likes them."
She knew that these things were rare in the eyes of others, but in the eyes of the nobles in the palace who had seen all kinds of rare things, they were not worth mentioning.
"Miss Li sent these here. Doesn't that mean your shop won't make a profit?" Concubine Li had no intention of accepting them.
It's not that I look down on her, it's that I don't want Li Qian to suffer losses.
Li Qian pursed her lips and said, "Your Majesty, I will definitely earn it back. Please accept it!"
[That's right, money is earned, not saved. Please accept it, mother.]
Concubine Li did not refuse any further and picked up an exquisite Bu Yao and held it in front of Yu Yiluo.
"Luo'er, do you like the gift Miss Li gave you?"
Yu Yiluo smiled with her mouth open and raised her hand to grab it.
Concubine Li was worried that the jewelry might scratch her hand, so she didn't let her grab it and put it in the box.
"Thank you, Miss Li. Luo'er likes it very much."
Adhering to the principle that she couldn't take her things for free, Concubine Li asked the name of her shop.
There are the most women in the palace. If others see her wearing it and like it, they can tell Li Qian's shop and let them buy it.
"It's called Pinzhen Pavilion."
Concubine Li smiled and nodded, "What a nice name."
[Mother, are you planning to advertise for Li Qian? You even asked for the shop's name. But considering Mother's looks, if she wears these jewelry and walks around the harem, wouldn't Li Qian's shop's sales increase?]
"Your Majesty," Hua Rui came over with some snacks and looked at the paintings on the table. "Would you like me to put away the paintings on the table?"
[I almost forgot about this. Mother, please show the painting to Miss Li and ask her if she recognizes this person.]
Yu Yiluo, attracted by the jewelry, remembered the important matter and wanted to stand up and grab the painting to show Li Qian.
The painting was later delivered by the tyrant through eunuch Cao. When he came, he was only interested in getting a free meal and completely forgot about the painting.
"No, just bring the painting over here."
Huarui took the painting and handed it to Concubine Li.
Li Qian took a curious glance and happened to see Nanny Chang in the painting. Her expression changed.
How come Concubine Li has a portrait of Mrs. Zhang?
Yu Yiluo had been observing Li Qian, taking in her changes, and was excited.
Li Qian's expression changed when she saw the painting. She must have seen Nanny Chang before.
"Miss Li," Concubine Li called out to her, who was distracted, "What's wrong? Do you know the person in the painting?"
Li Qian pursed her lips and didn't speak immediately.
Knowing that she had some concerns, Concubine Li made a special explanation.
"She's not a wicked person. Miss Li, don't worry about her getting into trouble."
After hearing this, Li Qian told what she knew.
"She was originally a nanny serving Madam Cai. Madam Cai has been busy recently, so she gave her to me and asked her to teach me some things."
[No wonder the tyrant's men didn't see Nanny Chang. It turns out she was with Li Qian.]
Li Qian was curious about why Concubine Li had paintings of people around Mrs. Cai, but she was afraid of breaking any taboos, so she had to hold back and not ask.
"This person originally belonged to the palace. Miss Li, go back and tell her that the emperor is looking for her."
......
When Li Qian returned home, she saw that she looked very worried, so Madam Li went up to her and asked her softly.
"Xi'er, what's wrong? You look so worried after coming back from your trip to the palace."
Concubine Li is gentle and kind, and will definitely not make things difficult for Qian'er.
"Mom, I'm fine."
"That's good," Madam Li said, feeling relieved. She thought of the maidservant beside Madam Cai and said with a smile, "The maidservant Madam Cai sent to guide you is a good one. She looks so impressive, I'd have thought she was a noble from the palace."
As he was speaking, Nanny Chang, who had changed her name to Mrs. Zhang, knocked on the door.
"Come in."
"I have something else to do, so I'll go get busy first. You guys can chat slowly."
Mrs. Zhang nodded to Madam Li and said to Li Qian, "Miss Li, do you have something to ask me?"
Li Qian withdrew her thoughts. Even her mother felt that Mrs. Zhang looked like someone from the palace, but how could someone from the palace be in the Cai family?
She had too many questions in her mind.
"Mrs. Zhang, I went to the palace today to see Concubine Li. I saw your portrait and told her about your time in the Prime Minister's Mansion."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Zhang's smile faded and she stared straight at Li Qian with a coldness that Li Qian had never seen before.
Knowing that she was in the wrong, Li Qian apologized sincerely, "I'm sorry, Mrs. Zhang, Concubine Li is not a bad person. She asked me to tell you that the emperor is looking for you."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com