Shanghe Palace.
"Empress Liang, last time you introduced a pork shop to us, the Imperial Kitchen has taken a look and is very satisfied. From now on, all pork needs for the palace will come from this shop. Because it was introduced by you, we have given you a discount on the price. This is a small token of our appreciation. Please accept it, Your Majesty."
Wei Dayong, the eunuch who had just taken office as the chief of the imperial kitchen, had a face full of flesh. At this moment, he was smiling as he handed over an exquisite little box with both hands.
Concubine Liang glanced at Wei Dayong and saw that he looked quite respectful, so she signaled her personal maid Qing'er to take it.
Qing'er took the box and opened it in front of Concubine Liang.
A neat stack of banknotes?!
Concubine Liang was moved. This money came too easily!
She casually picked up a piece of silver note, hmm, the top-ranking silver note in the capital, one note was worth one hundred taels, and it looked like there were twenty of them, which meant two thousand taels. Her monthly salary was not enough. She had lived on her monthly salary before, but now she knew that she could have such an income.
She just mentioned it casually, but she didn't expect things to develop like this.
"Well, since you have served me wholeheartedly, I will naturally not treat you unfairly," Concubine Liang gathered her thoughts and slowly stood up. "The Imperial Kitchen is an important place. Nothing that comes in is perfect. The noble ladies and gentlemen in the palace are delicate. If something goes wrong, how many heads will you have?"
Wei Dayong nodded respectfully, "Your Majesty, I rely on you so much. From now on, we will obey you."
After spending these days in contact with Concubine Liang, he figured out that as long as he followed her words, there would be no problem.
Concubine Liang continued, "But don't worry, I'm here, nothing will happen, go ahead."
Wei Dayong saluted and withdrew.
After exiting the gate of Shanghe Palace, Wei Dayong raised a playful smile. He looked up at the plaque of Shanghe Palace and smacked his lips, "Empress Liang, humph, I'm afraid your good days are coming to an end."
On his way back to the imperial kitchen, he ran into Nanny Biyun who was beside Queen Wang.
"Where are you going, Aunt Biyun?" Wei Dayong gave a simple greeting.
Biyun bowed and said, "Go to the imperial kitchen and get some yams. The Queen wants to eat jujube and yam cake today."
Wei Dayong smiled and said, "It's just a small matter. Next time, just send someone to inform them. I'll send the boys to deliver it to you. Why do you have to come here in person? Go back and serve the Queen."
After saying that, he turned around and ordered the eunuch behind him, "Go quickly and deliver the yam to the Queen's palace. By the way, take some cakes that the Queen likes to eat every day. Remember to take the peach cakes."
This little peach cake is Biyun’s favorite.
Now Biyun has become the first person around Queen Wang. The relationship between Wei Dayong and Biyun that he has maintained for so many years finally comes in handy.
He was able to get the position of head chef of the imperial kitchen thanks to Biyun's good words to Queen Wang.
Biyun was not polite either, "Thank you, Manager Wei, I won't be polite then."
"Please come in," Wei Dayong glanced around and saw that no one was around. He lowered his voice and said, "It's all done."
Then the two of them bowed to each other and went in opposite directions.
......
At Shanghe Palace, as soon as Wei Dayong left, Lin Shang Gong came to pay her respects.
"Meet Her Majesty the Concubine Liang"
"Get up!"
Lin Shanggong is in her early forties and looks wealthy.
"Empress Liang Fei, the Sizhenfang has made some jewelry for you. Do you think they're to your liking?", said Lin Shanggong with a smile.
Concubine Xian walked over and took a quick look, and her eyes immediately lit up. It was a complete set of silver-gilt and ruby-inlaid headpieces, a total of thirty-three pieces.
Ever since she took charge of the harem, the Shanggong Bureau came to her more often, and they kept changing clothes, jewelry, and food to please her. She didn't dare to accept it openly at first, but they never crossed the line. After a few times, she found that no one in the palace said anything, so she got used to it.
"You are so thoughtful," Concubine Xian gestured for Qing'er to take it, and then said, "Gentlewoman Lin has worked so hard recently. Are you ready for the wedding of the two princes?"
Lin Shanggong replied respectfully.
The virtuous concubine chatted casually like this and was in a very good mood.
In the past, she had always been careful to flatter Queen Wang, but now she suddenly discovered that life could be like this.
Although Concubine Liang was born into a good family, she was a concubine and was not valued in the boudoir...
"With Her Majesty the Virtuous Consort in charge, the Imperial Palace Bureau can operate in an orderly manner... Everyone in the Imperial Palace Bureau is grateful to Her Majesty...", Lin Shang Gong said calmly, "Her Majesty the Virtuous Consort, Si Zhen from the Imperial Treasures Office will be old enough to leave the palace next month, and Her Majesty has approved her departure."
"After training, the children can stand on their own," Lady Lin looked at Chen Ran, her niece, who was standing behind her with a dreamy look.
The virtuous concubine immediately understood, "Then let her take the position of Si Zhen. I believe in the vision of Lin Shang Gong."
Is that it?
The position of Sizhen that she had dreamed of for years? So simple?
Chen Ran hadn't reacted yet, happiness came too suddenly.
"Why don't you thank the virtuous concubine?"
Lin Shanggong reminded with a smile.
Chen Ran suppressed the smile on her lips and knelt down to express her gratitude. "Your servant thanks the Concubine Xian."
"Get up!"
Concubine Xian looked at the ecstatic Chen Ran, but for some reason, she suddenly felt a sadness spreading from the depths of her heart.
What are people pursuing in their lives?
The princes competed for the throne, the concubines competed for favor, and the servants also...
Thinking of the prince, Concubine Xian's expression darkened. She still had no children. Sigh...
Lin Shanggong chatted for a few more minutes and then took Chen Ran away.
After they left Shanghe Palace, Lady Lin taught Chen Ran seriously, "You must keep a low profile during this period and don't stand out in anything."
Chen Ran was excited and nodded perfunctorily.
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