Chapter 46: Is the reward really coming?
Just as Wenjiu said, Shanzha had just started the charcoal fire when he saw a group of people coming in through the door, carrying a lot of things in their hands.
"Sister, are you really sending something?"
Shanzha widened her eyes in surprise. She thought her sister was comforting her.
Earlier, my sister followed the prince to serve him, and she was left in the concubine's Jinghao Hall.
Shanzha still clearly remembers the gloomy faces of Fu Jin and the others.
Even if the prince dotes on his sister, he is a man after all and will not interfere in the affairs of the harem.
Back then, when Princess Song and the concubine had just entered the mansion, their words carried little weight, and their food, clothing, and other expenses were also withheld by the people under them. Sometimes, their income was even less than that of their sister.
They had offended too many people in their early years, and thinking about having to live under the rule of the wife and concubine in the future, Shanzha was prepared to endure hardships.
Unexpectedly, something was actually delivered to them.
When Wenjiu heard someone coming, he had no choice but to crawl out of the warm bed, patted his cheeks, and cheered himself up.
"Miss, I'm here to bring you something." Li Wanfu walked into the room and bowed to the warm wine.
Wenjiu immediately returned the greeting: "Thank you for coming here in person, Eunuch Li. Please sit down and have some tea." As he said this, he poured tea for him personally.
This Li Wanfu is the eunuch in charge of the front yard. He is the second in command. Apart from Su Peisheng, he is the most popular one.
Normally, for such a small matter, he wouldn't have to make a trip, nor would he have to bow to her. He was so humble, but she couldn't really treat herself as the master.
"Hey," Li Wanfu replied with a smile, "I dare not sit down. I will drink your hot tea and thank you for your consideration, young lady."
Smiling even when drinking warm wine means that he is trying to get close to you.
Actually, this also depends on one's status. If the one who was drinking tea today was a princess, it would be disrespectful for Li Wanfu to drink tea and talk like this.
But now Wenjiu was a concubine, half a master, so Li Wanfu didn't sit down, but just drank tea. His perfect expression of respect and friendliness made people feel very comfortable.
Sure enough, he is a man of some ability.
"Miss, the master has a reward." Li Wanfu waved to the eunuchs behind him and said, "These are all carefully selected by the master for you. Miss, please take a look."
As he spoke, Li Wanfu winked at a few people, and the young eunuchs immediately pulled away the cloth covering his head.
One by one, they moved the trays closer for Wenjiu to see.
A set of jade head ornaments, a piece of Shu brocade, a ginseng, and a medicine bottle.
[Wow, Master, didn't this Emperor Star say you weren't serving me well? Why is he actually giving me a reward?] Xiao Jin scratched his head. If I remembered well, the Master had said he didn't want any rewards, right?
Wenjiu now had some understanding of the Fourth Master.
Today, she actually wanted to test the Fourth Master's tolerance for her.
Now it seems that as long as he doesn't cross the bottom line and behaves well, he is quite tolerant towards his woman.
The fact that he tore off the buttons of his clothes and gave him a reward was enough to prove it.
"Thank you, eunuch. Please tell Lord Beile that I like it very much." Wenjiu let Shanzha take it.
Li Wanfu was stunned. Such words were rare. In the past, when he gave rewards to others, they would express their gratitude. This was the first time that she said whether she liked it or not.
"Yes, if you say so, I will definitely bring it to you."
Seeing Wenjiu's exquisite face, Li Wanfu thought that this person would be favored for a few days just based on this face. He used to think that this person was stupid, but now it seems that he is very smart.
His face became more respectful: "Miss, this yard is quite big, I'm afraid you two won't be able to handle it all.
The master has specifically instructed to add two more people for you.
"I brought someone here today, and Brother Su is a discerning person. Miss, please take a look. If it's not suitable, I will change it for you."
Wenjiu looked at the two people outside the door. There was a sturdy woman wearing dark brown clothes. She lowered her head and looked respectful. She looked quite honest.
There was also a little eunuch, who looked to be no more than twelve or thirteen years old. There was some curiosity on his childish face, and he seemed to be secretly looking at himself.
"Thank you for your concern, Master. As for this man, Eunuch Su and Eunuch Li have already checked him out. I trust him, so I'll keep him." It's obvious that the man chosen is capable of working, not too fussy, and easy to use. It's really a lot of effort.
Li Wanfu naturally agreed, exchanged a few more words with Wen Jiu, and then left with his men.
Less than a quarter of an hour after they left, two young eunuchs arrived, carrying several loads of fine silver charcoal. "Miss, I forgot to bring this to you a few days ago. Please don't be offended."
As they were talking, the two of them carefully went to see if the wine was warm.
Who doesn’t know the person who warms the wine?
The people above her took away her charcoal fire, and now that she is feeling proud, how can she not be angry?
Because of their low status, they were pushed here by their grandfather to vent her anger.
Wen Jiu glanced at him and said, "It's okay. You guys are busy and it's common for you to forget. Why don't you have some hot tea before you leave?"
The young eunuch thought that today's task would be difficult. Even if he didn't get beaten, he would still have to listen to some ridicule.
I never expected that she would just talk to them with a smile.
Wenjiu guessed most of their thoughts and did not make things difficult for them. He even gave them some small change as a reward when they left.
This made the two young eunuchs look back repeatedly as if they couldn't believe it after they left the house.
As soon as they left the house, someone else came in.
This time it was Dongxia from the embroidery room. She came with a tray, smiling brightly. "Miss, your winter clothes are ready. I'll send you one today. The embroidery room will make two more for you based on your figure and will send them to you in two days."
Shanzha took the winter clothes in front of him, his eyes shining frighteningly.
Wenjiu looked at the heart that popped out on Shanzhao's head, shook his head and laughed.
This little girl is really easy to satisfy.
"Hawthorn," Wenjiu called her and winked at her.
Shanzha came back to his senses, immediately took out some change from his pocket and gave it to Dongxia, then smiled and sent him out the door.
When he came back, seeing the house full of things, Shanzha pinched his face with some doubt.
"Hiss..." It's actually true!
Suddenly remembering something, she slapped her forehead and said, "Oh, sister, the servants that Eunuch Li sent are waiting outside. Do you want to see them now?"
Wenjiu nodded: "Call him in."
"My servant Xiaodouzi, my servant Song Pozi, greets the young lady."
The two of them came and knelt down to pay their respects.
"How old are you? Where did you work? Who else is in your family?"
Mrs. Song replied, "My dear, I am thirty-eight years old this year. When Lord Beile moved to a new residence a few years ago, I was assigned to the Imperial Household Department. Before that, I was sweeping the front yard. I have a younger brother who was a handyman in the Imperial Household Department. Now he is working in Lord Jiu's residence. There is no one else in my family."
She spoke quickly and decisively.
Wenjiu nodded and continued to look at Xiaodouzi: "What about you?"
"My dear, I am sixteen years old this year. I entered the palace when I was young and have been doing odd jobs in the kitchen. I was transferred here when the Prince's residence was in need a few years ago. I have no relatives at home anymore."
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