Chapter 449: No one is as handsome as my Fourth Master.
Wen Jiu was surprised: "Didn't the emperor say that everything should be kept simple?"
The Fourth Master chuckled softly, "You silly girl, you were speaking so logically just now, but now you've acted foolishly. The Emperor's birthday is not something that can be simply stated. However, we sons shouldn't be too extravagant. We must still follow the Emperor's teachings."
Wen Jiu nodded and immediately said, "Master, have you prepared a birthday present?"
The Fourth Master squeezed the hand that was warming the wine and said, "I'll paint a picture of a hundred years of life when the time comes. You, don't worry about it. Just take care of yourself and eat and drink well."
"Oh," Wenjiu responded, feeling a little disappointed.
I had been thinking of taking the cake to win Emperor Kangxi's favor, and maybe even get a few more hearts for her.
Seeing her behavior, the Fourth Master couldn't help but ask in surprise, "What's wrong? I told you to worry less, but you're unhappy?"
Seeing Wen Jiu lowered his head and said nothing, the Fourth Master said, "If you want to show your filial piety to the Emperor, I will bring your gift to the Emperor for you."
"Really?" Wenjiu suddenly smiled happily.
The Fourth Master was shocked by the speed at which the girl changed her expression. He couldn't help but laugh and said, "You are a filial person. Others would rather not get involved than not, but you are not so good."
The Fourth Master thought that this little girl was quite bold. After all, she had served him for many years and must know that it was not easy to give gifts to the Emperor.
Even when he was young, he had asked his wife to help prepare a gift for his father. At that time, his wife even used illness as an excuse to shirk the responsibility. Li Shi was also unwilling to accept the offer, so the Fourth Master had been preparing it himself for the past few years.
The Emperor's gifts were the most difficult to give. Adults were fine; as long as they were valuable, the Emperor would happily accept them all. But the princes were different. Giving something too expensive would result in a reprimand from the Emperor. Even if they weren't thoughtful, he would still reprimand them.
Every year, these princes would worry for a long time about giving gifts.
This year, the Emperor specifically said that he didn’t want expensive things, so it was even more difficult to give gifts.
Others try to avoid it for fear of causing trouble, but this little girl rushes forward.
"Isn't it right for Jiu'er to show filial piety? The Emperor even gave Jiu'er a bag of silver before. Besides, although the Emperor is high and mighty, he is still my father. Jiu'er also respects the Emperor as his own father. I hope he stays healthy and happy."
It is better to show yourself more love, so that the emperor's grandson can become smarter.
After hearing what Wen Jiu said, the Fourth Master couldn't help but be stunned. His father is also her father?
This may have sounded disrespectful, but the Fourth Master felt a warm feeling in his heart. He patted her head and said, "Okay, if you want to give it to me, then give it to me. The Emperor will know how filial you are."
Even if the wine is not good, he is there to make up for it.
This silly girl Jiu'er, I'm afraid the emperor in her mind is a kind and amiable person?
No one could guess what the Emperor was thinking. If he was truly as kind as he appeared to Jiu'er, why had he been holding back the petition for the title of Consort? There were precedents for this before.
The Emperor will probably still need to consider this, and as to whether this consideration is good or bad, the Fourth Master is not sure.
However, the little girl has such a sincere heart, so he just supports her.
Wenjiu followed the Fourth Master off the boat and couldn't help but look towards the shore.
Yangzhou City is a thousand-year-old ancient city. At a glance, you can already get a glimpse of its graceful and elegant appearance. The famous capital of Huaizuo and the beautiful place of Zhuxi① refer to this Moon City.
The land and water shape the people. The adults raised in the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River, even those who are taller, are mostly gentle and elegant, with a scholarly air, which is obviously different from the men in the north.
Most northern men are tall, a bit wild, and stronger.
The skin of these adults in Yangzhou is much whiter than that of the Fourth Master and his men.
Wen Jiu looked over and saw several handsome and elegant uncles. Not to mention, there were also some handsome young officials. He looked at them with great interest for a while.
The Fourth Master frowned and looked over: "What are you looking at?"
"Look at the demeanor of the adults! Yangzhou is indeed a place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery. Tsk tsk..."
"Master... Master! Stop talking! It's raining!"
Wen Jiu glanced at the gloomy Fourth Master and immediately changed the subject: "At first glance, none of them are as handsome as our Fourth Master. It really is true that I have found a treasure."
The Fourth Master's expression darkened and became increasingly strange. He lowered his head to glance at the wine and asked, "Really?"
Wen Jiu smiled: "Of course, I will get angry with anyone who dares to refute me."
The Fourth Master rolled his eyes at her and said, "You're just a chatterbox."
"I say, are you two done yet? Who are you trying to provoke?"
When Prince Zhi heard this, he couldn't help himself. These two people flirted with each other during the day and at night. They were flirting with each other when they met the officials in Hangzhou with the emperor, and they were flirting at this time!
"That's right," the Third Master agreed after hearing what he said. "If you keep doing this, I'll let Little Fourteen tell the Emperor!"
Fourteen, who was standing behind him, rolled his eyes when he heard this: "Third brother, why don't you go by yourself?"
The Third Master said, "You don't have a wife, so you're the one who's hurt the most. Besides, you're used to complaining, and you're not as gentle as your Thirteenth Brother. It's best for you to speak."
Thirteen: "..." Should I thank my third brother for praising his gentleness?
Fourteen: "...if you keep saying that I'm going to turn against you!"
The Fourth Master looked at his nose and his heart, as if everyone was not talking about him.
Wen Jiu blinked, but still said, "Um... Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I'll be more careful next time."
"Can't help it?" The Fourth Master glanced at Wenjiu.
Wenjiu nodded, that’s right.
The Fourth Master praised: "That's a good word."
[Ding, received 1 heart from the Fourth Master for upgrading.]
Prince Zhi: “…” What sin had he committed to deserve standing in front of them?
The Third Master curled his lips and said, "If I had known earlier, I would have let Fang'er follow me."
As he said this, he glanced towards the Queen Mother.
All the women in the backyard were serving the Empress Dowager.
Even the princesses around the Third Master could only get one position.
She was just warming the wine, so from a social standpoint, she couldn't be considered a member of the backyard family. She was just a servant who followed the Fourth Master.
Now look over here. Everyone else is followed by eunuchs and guards, only the Fourth Master is followed by a wine warmer.
Furthermore, her appearance was truly striking. Upon seeing her, the officials looked at each other in bewilderment. They were all wondering who this person was, but no one dared to ask.
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