How could they dare to say no to the little princess? They knew very well how high the little princess's status was in the emperor's heart.
This Concubine Shu is really insidious. Not only did she advance two months' salary from them, she also threatened them. Now she is using the little princess as a scapegoat. This is simply too much.
"Hahaha," the emperor laughed happily, not noticing the undercurrents between the few people.
"Good, good, my beloved concubines are so thoughtful. It seems that everyone in the harem is very harmonious under Concubine Shu's management. I am very relieved."
The concubines, who dared to be angry but not to speak, forced out a smile that was uglier than crying.
"It's all thanks to the Emperor's wisdom."
Concubine Shu nodded in satisfaction and looked at them with a genuine smile.
"In that case, do you sisters have anything else to say?"
"It's okay, it's okay. We will take our leave now and not disturb the Emperor and Sister Shufei from talking."
After the emperor finished speaking, he felt a gust of wind blowing past his eyes, and the concubines who were originally kneeling on the ground disappeared in an instant.
They were afraid that if someone was late, Concubine Shu would cheat them again.
I was originally waiting for the monthly salary to buy jewelry, but after what Concubine Shu did, I have to continue to endure it.
"Shufei, you care so much about Luo'er, and you manage the harem in an orderly manner. What do you want? I will satisfy you."
Shufei's eyes lit up, and her somewhat impatient face immediately brightened up.
"Your Highness... can you really do anything?"
The emperor cleared his throat and said, "Except for the matter of sleeping with me."
Concubine Shu: “…”
She had never thought about this at all. If it weren't for the emperor's abundance of money, she wouldn't have entered the palace. Now that she has climbed to the fourth rank of concubine, her monthly salary is barely enough, and she is too lazy to serve in the emperor's bedchamber anymore.
"Your Majesty, then please reward me with a hundred taels of gold!"
The emperor readily agreed, "I'll have someone bring it to you later. Please close the trap at the door first, otherwise no one will dare to approach."
......
After the emperor left, Concubine Shu waved for Tao Ye to come over.
"My Lady, what are your instructions?"
"What happened outside recently? Go find out for me."
"My Lady, I wanted to tell you before, but you asked me not to disturb you."
Concubine Shu raised her eyebrows, "Then you can tell me now."
Tao Ye told everything that happened outside and stepped aside.
Concubine Shu held her chin with her hand, "Both Concubine Xian and the Queen are gone. I actually missed such a good thing."
Her tone was a little regretful, but she quickly recovered and focused her attention on the bedrooms of the Queen and Concubine Xian.
"Tao Ye, come with me to the Queen and Consort Xian's palace."
Tao Ye was puzzled, "My Lady, why are we going there?"
Concubine Shu smiled and said, "There should be a lot of valuable things in the Queen's Palace and the Concubine Xian's Palace."
She remembered that the emperor had given the two of them many gifts before.
Tao Ye cried, "My Lady, isn't the 100 taels of gold the Emperor gave you enough?"
I grumbled in my heart that I had already advanced so much of the Empress's monthly salary, and I had no idea where the Empress had spent it all.
"It's enough, but don't let it go in vain." She raised her hand and patted Tao Ye. "Forget it, you stay here and wait for the emperor to send me some gold. You can keep it. I'll be back soon."
The material of the thing she made for the little one last time was not good, so she planned to change it to a better material and improve it.
......
The little guy she was thinking about was currently complaining about the emperor in his mind.
[You're here to eat for free again. It's a pity that mom won't cook today, so you can't have any.]
Concubine Li also thought so and poured a cup of tea for the emperor.
"Your Majesty, would you like to serve the meal?"
The emperor waved his hand and said, "I heard that Concubine Shu gave Luo'er a gift, so I came to take a look."
He really wasn't here to eat for free this time. Besides, in this huge palace, everything belonged to him.
"My Concubine Shu has sent me a gift, and you didn't even show any appreciation. Think about it, how long has it been since you sent me anything?"
The emperor automatically filtered out the little guy's thoughts and looked at the "baby carriage" pushed out by Hua Rui, without making any sense of it.
"This thing has a hidden secret. Sister Shufei is thoughtful."
I wonder how many gifts I'll receive during the full moon banquet. The tyrant has so many concubines and ministers. Giving one to each of them would make my dream of becoming a wealthy woman come true. Just thinking about it makes me excited.
emperor:"……"
Concubine Li: “…”
This daughter must be obsessed with money.
"Concubine Li, I've entrusted Luo'er's full-moon banquet to the Minister of Rites. If you have anyone you'd like to invite, please give me the list and I'll have someone arrange it."
Concubine Li thought for a moment and said with a smile, "Prime Minister Li's family and Madam Cai's family, the rest is up to you, Your Majesty."
The Emperor sighed, "You are so thoughtful. Not only will this help Miss Li gain face, but it will also repay the Cai family for their years of care for Nanny Chang."
As he said this, he looked at Eunuch Cao.
"Your Majesty, I have noted this and will pass it on to the Minister of Rites to handle it."
[Tsk tsk, you're worthy of being called Eunuch Cao. As soon as the tyrant sticks out his butt, you know what kind of shit he's pulling. Why call you Eunuch Cao? Just call me Concubine Cao. Where else can you find someone who understands tyrants so well?]
Yu Yiluo spoke cheerfully, but Concubine Li almost couldn't hold back her laughter.
The emperor's face darkened.
Feeling the change in the emperor's expression, Eunuch Cao, who was confused, thought to himself.
Did I say something wrong? The emperor seemed unhappy.
But there is nothing wrong with what I said. It is really like living with a tiger to serve the king.
While Eunuch Cao was having a psychological struggle, a young eunuch came in at the door.
"Your Majesty, here is a letter for you." Eunuch Cao took the letter and handed it to the emperor.
After opening it and taking a look at the handwriting, the emperor understood.
It's Master Fang's handwriting.
After reading patiently, he found out that Master Fang, feeling guilty about what his daughter had done, recommended a teacher who was suitable to teach the prince.
[Who sent this letter? I'm curious.]
The emperor handed the letter to Eunuch Cao and asked the eunuch who delivered it.
"Where is the messenger now?"
The young eunuch replied respectfully, "I'm waiting at the palace gate."
The emperor stood up and said, "Take him to the imperial study."
As he said this, he looked at Concubine Li and said, "Someone recommended me a teacher to teach the Crown Prince. I'll go and take a look."
Concubine Li understood and handed Yu Yiluo to him.
......
Yu Yiluo was curious.
[Who recommended him? Since he dared to recommend him, he must be quite capable. He can't be worse than Master Chu.]
The emperor glanced at Eunuch Cao, then slowly looked away.
Eunuch Cao knew that whenever anything related to the prince's teacher came up, the emperor would remember Master Chu.
He lowered his head and pretended to be dead, fearing that the emperor would send him to wash the toilet again.
"Your Majesty, the person has been brought here."
Yu Yiluo opened her eyes wide with curiosity and looked over. The man was wearing a brocade robe and was about twenty years old. He was handsome, with black hair, a tall and slender figure, and an outstanding temperament.
"I greet the emperor."
He bowed slightly, his voice clear, and calmly allowed the emperor to look him over.
[This person seems familiar...]
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