Chapter 50: Red Powder Sends Beauty
Yinqiao lowered her head and walked quickly along the edge of the long street, fearing that she would be seen by someone with ulterior motives. The little palace maid who followed her could hardly keep up with her pace.
This Miss Lin is truly out of her mind. So much has happened since the selection of candidates for this imperial election. She should have been keeping a low profile, yet at this crucial moment, she had to jump out.
Asking for rose jade cream to rub the body is, to put it nicely, a diligent service; but if you insist on being serious, it means you are trying to flatter the king.
This kind of thing is always done by favored concubines. If the emperor likes it, no one dares to say anything.
Lady Lin didn't know why she was so confident and certain that she could win the emperor's heart.
Over the past two days, Yinqiao had been trying to explain the situation in the palace to her in a roundabout way. Although the emperor had three palaces and six courtyards and many concubines in the harem, in reality, the only one he had favored over the years was the Imperial Concubine.
This selection was presided over by the Empress Dowager and the Concubine Dowager, and the Emperor did not participate at all.
Even though many new people have been selected, the emperor may not really favor any of them.
Besides, even if Lady Lin really won first place and was the first to serve the emperor, it would be a rare opportunity for her to pass through the emperor's bedchamber peacefully. After all, the emperor's temper was unpredictable.
But she was determined to perform this act. If it went well, it would make a big splash; if it went badly, it would anger the emperor on the spot.
It's extremely risky.
Yinqiao suddenly felt a little regretful. She had spent money to bribe the head of the Jingshifang and finally entered Yongshou Palace as the head aunt. She thought she had a good master. Now it seemed that this was not an easy life. She was afraid that she would have to walk on thin ice from now on.
They walked all the way to the Imperial Hospital. Yinqiao didn't know who to look for and was hesitating at the door when a young medical officer came out, saw her, and greeted her with a smile.
"Which palace is this aunt from? Is it possible that a master is ill?"
Yinqiao saw that the young medical officer was fair and clean, and that he narrowed his eyes when he smiled, and that he looked very kind, so she pulled him to a corner and took out a piece of silver from her sleeve.
The young medical officer quickly refused, saying, "Aunt, if you have anything to say, just tell me. If Master finds out about this, he will punish us severely."
Yin Qiao pursed her lips and smiled. "I know that apprentices like you in the Imperial Hospital can't treat the masters. On a daily basis, apart from the limited salary, there is no other benefits. We also have to pay tribute to our master, so life is very tight. Take this little money. After all, we all obey the master's orders."
Yinqiao is a person who is good at networking, tactful and exquisite. She is very good at observing people's words and expressions and understanding people's hearts. It is because of this that in the book, she can become Lin Yanrong's right-hand man and help her all the way to the position of queen.
After hearing her words, the young doctor understood a little and smiled, "Auntie, you are too polite. Feel free to say whatever you want. I really can't accept this money."
Seeing that he was determined not to accept it, Yinqiao had no choice but to give up and explain her purpose in detail. "I know that your master is the emperor's personal physician and never sees anyone else. But this Rose Jade Dew Cream isn't really a medicine; it's simply for women's skin care. Our young lady is about to enter the emperor's bedchamber, so I'd like to ask for a bottle. When she becomes favored, she will definitely not forget you."
This young medical officer is Xiahou Yu’s direct disciple, named Lu Xuanming.
Lu Xuanming blinked a few times, but was a little surprised.
The Rose Jade Dew Cream was just prepared by his master in the past two days. Only the master and the disciple knew about it. How did this aunt know about it?
"Excuse me, which palace does your aunt work for?"
"Eternal Longevity Palace."
Hearing the words "Yongshou Palace", Lu Xuanming's eyes gleamed, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly, "So you are Miss Lin's head aunt, I am really disrespectful. Because of the thunder god vine incident, the young lady was worried for several days, and I must have offended her."
Yin Qiao heard him speak politely and thought that this was a possibility. She smiled even more happily. "What you said is just someone else's fault. What does it have to do with you? Our young master is the most tolerant and has long since let this matter go. But now that the emperor's bedchamber is just around the corner, I hope you can help me."
Lu Xuanming smiled and said, "It's just a small thing, not worth much. Auntie, wait a minute, I'll give it to you right away."
Having said that, Lu Xuanming turned and walked into the main room.
Because of Xiahou Yu's extraordinary status in the Imperial Hospital, there was a separate room for his exclusive use. On weekdays, Xiahou Yu would study medical books and write medical records here, and he would also store his prepared powders and pills here.
Yinqiao just stood in the shade, hiding her body behind a large clump of holly trees, and no one noticed her as people came and went.
After a while, Lu Xuanming came out and handed a palm-sized white porcelain jar to Yinqiao.
"Aunt, take it and break it carefully. Don't underestimate the small amount of ingredients. There are no less than dozens of precious medicinal herbs in it, including pearl powder, Shushui flower, white sandalwood, and rose water. Even deer antler paste and processed Polygonum multiflorum are boiled in. There are only a few bottles in total, and they were originally prepared for the ladies of high status."
Yinqiao accepted it happily at first, but became suspicious after hearing this.
"This ointment is so valuable, Doctor Lu gave it to me. Aren't you afraid that Doctor Xiahou will blame you?"
Lu Xuanming smiled. "Aunt, you're being overly suspicious. To be honest, this jar of ointment wasn't made by Master. When Master made the Jade Dew Ointment, he told me to learn how to make it so I could serve my masters in the future. I made this jar myself. But don't worry, Aunt. Although my craftsmanship isn't as exquisite as Master's, I definitely didn't cut corners."
After hearing this, Yin Qiao finally dispelled her doubts and smiled brightly again, "Doctor Lu, that's not true. A disciple of Imperial Physician Xiahou must be very capable."
After a few more pleasantries, she took the jar and left the Imperial Hospital.
Lu Xuanming stood in the corridor, watching her go away, with an ambiguous smile on his face.
"Xuan Ming!"
A deep voice sounded from behind, and Lu Xuanming quickly turned around and bowed.
"Master."
Xiahou Yu was holding a medical book, wearing a crane cloak, with his long hair hanging down, and he walked down the stairs step by step.
He glanced at Yinqiao as she walked away and asked calmly, "Which palace is that maid from? What are you doing here?"
Lu Xuanming remained calm, "It's the head aunt of Yongshou Palace. She said their young lady has been unable to sleep at night lately and wants some calming incense for her pillow."
Xiahou Yu looked at him, his dark eyes indifferent and calm. "There are many disputes in the harem, so it's best to avoid getting involved. If you get involved, you will be crushed to pieces. Your master can't save you."
Lu Xuanming bowed and said, "Master, I will keep your teachings in mind."
Xiahou Yu glanced at him and went into the house.
In Changchun Palace, Meng Yan stared blankly at the celadon plum blossom jar that was delivered on the tray.
"What do you say this is?"
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