Two days later.
Emperor Zhaojing was fishing by the lotus pond in Taichen Palace when Haifu rushed in, "Your Majesty, something has happened."
Emperor Zhaojing didn't even turn his head, and asked indifferently, "What's the matter that you're so flustered?"
"I heard that Prince Shou will be returning to Shouzhou soon, but he doesn't want to take Miss Guo with him anymore, so he sold her to Chunyan Brothel. Today is her first day on the market, and many customers, upon hearing that such a beauty has come to Chunyan Brothel, are all willing to spend a lot of money to buy her... her virginity."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Zhaojing frowned slightly.
After what happened last time, he no longer had any feelings for Guo Li, but the thought of such a young girl with a face similar to Consort Li, who had fallen into prostitution, made him feel uncomfortable.
"Then go and buy her," he casually instructed.
Haifu secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that he didn't intend to go himself.
Ever since Guo Li was sent out of the palace by the Empress, the Emperor Emeritus still couldn't let go of her, since the girl had a face that was very similar to that of Consort Li, so he asked him to pay more attention to her.
He had originally thought that the Emperor Emeritus still had some feelings for Guo Li, but now it seemed that he had been overthinking it.
"And what happens after we buy it?" he asked.
"Give her some silver and let her leave on her own," Emperor Zhaojing instructed after a moment's thought.
"This old servant will take care of it immediately." Haifu nodded in agreement.
However, he was stopped by Rong Qingqing as soon as he left Taichen Palace.
"Steward Haifu looks like he's in a hurry, where is he going?" Rong Qingqing asked with a smile.
After thinking it over, Haifu explained everything in detail.
“I see…” Rong Qingqing nodded. “If you trust me, you can leave this matter to me.”
Haifu hesitated upon hearing this.
"Does Steward Haifu have any concerns?" Rong Qingqing asked with a smile.
Hai Fu sighed, "There are no concerns, but Miss Guo is somewhat similar to Consort Li. The Emperor Emeritus couldn't bear to see her fall into prostitution, so he sent this old servant to redeem her."
Rong Qingqing said solemnly, "I understand everything. I will redeem Guo Li and make sure she is settled. You can rest assured."
Having said that, Haifu could no longer refuse, "Then I will trouble Your Majesty the Empress."
"It's alright, I have nothing to do anyway. I'm more than happy to be able to share the Emperor Emeritus's burdens." Rong Qingqing said and then left.
Haifu watched her walk away and had no choice but to return to Taichen Palace.
At noon, Rong Qingqing carried a food basket and went directly to the Imperial Study.
Xie Jingrun was somewhat surprised to see her arrive. "What brings you here?"
Rong Qingqing placed the food basket she was carrying on the table. "I've brought you your food."
Xie Jingrun put down his pen, got up and walked over. "I'll just eat when I get back."
"Anyway, I don't have anything to do, so it's fine to bring it to you." Rong Qingqing said, placing the vegetables from the food basket on the table and urging, "Eat it while it's hot."
Xie Jingrun patted her hair with delight, "Why are you suddenly being so virtuous? Do you want some kind of reward?"
Rong Qingqing was waiting for him to say this, but on the surface she said, "It makes it sound like I've always treated you badly."
"I was being narrow-minded," Xie Jingrun nodded. "Pretend I didn't say anything."
Upon hearing this, Rong Qingqing quickly went over, hugged his waist, and said in a coquettish tone, "You've already given me so much gold and silver jewelry..."
Xie Jingrun pulled her onto his lap, looking at her as if he knew her inside and out. "Hmm, so what do you want this time?"
Rong Qingqing glanced at his expression. "I lack nothing, except a token that allows me to freely enter and leave the palace."
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