In front of the dressing table were many newly delivered rouge and face powders of various colors. Chen Yuwei sat on a round stool and couldn't help but hold them in her hands to admire them carefully.
The materials used to make these were the most fashionable flowers in the Yuanmingyuan Garden. The palace servants painstakingly extracted the juice from them and then mixed it with the prescriptions from the Imperial Medical Academy to make fresh powder.
When applied to the face, it not only provides even coloring but also complements the skin tone, making it irresistible to those who like it.
"These lackeys are diligent in small matters," but they are muddle-headed when it comes to important matters.
While applying makeup to her mistress, Xingkui explained that the palace servants were being cunning.
"If the master is pleased with the gift of such a box of rouge and face powder delivered personally, he will naturally reward him."
Not only does it pay more than other jobs, but it also avoids offending the boss.
Who wouldn't prefer a job with little work, high pay, and easy communication?
Chen Yuwei agreed with Xingkui's explanation, "So it's true that they're opportunists."
They flock to wherever there's a benefit, without even considering their own circumstances.
Honestly, while I'm easily swayed by others' limited perspectives, those who are after money are all very successful at making it.
They're short-sighted, only after money, and don't care whether they're being scammed or not.
Shaking her head speechlessly, Chen Yuwei asked Xingkui to lighten her makeup.
"It's still hot outside, so I have to be careful to keep my face covered. Besides, I'm not some eighteen or nineteen-year-old concubine. Dressing up in such a flamboyant way is too much of an eyesore." If someone sees me like this, they're sure to say I'm disrespectful to my age.
Over the years, one's appearance is bound to age, and now Hongli has become a little old man.
Chen Yuwei can only be described as well-maintained, a beautiful young woman who still retains her charm.
Although the beautiful young woman had a certain charm, she still couldn't compare to the young concubines in the palace.
Hongli craves novelty and excitement, things Chen Yuwei can't provide.
Xingkui kept working with her hands while showering people with words of concern and flattery.
What servant girl doesn't know how to say nice things?
If such a person truly existed, they would have long since disappeared and certainly wouldn't have been able to serve their master for long.
"Your Majesty, it's time for us to set off."
Xingkui is very efficient and has excellent craftsmanship.
Seeing that her makeup and hair were already done, Chen Yuwei nodded in satisfaction, "Let's go."
Getting up to head to Kyushu Qingyan, Chen Yuwei definitely couldn't choose to walk.
The sedan chair had already been prepared in the courtyard when Xingkui took action.
Chen Yuwei only needs to sit on it and be carried around without having to exert any effort.
"How is His Majesty's stay at the Nine Provinces Palace recently?"
The Nine Provinces Peace Palace is very large. The emperor lives in the rear palace and goes to the Hall of Diligent Governance to handle state affairs.
The empty portion of the front hall was used to host various banquets.
Besides hosting banquets, the front hall was also a place for Hongli to play and have fun.
After all, anyone familiar with Hongli knows what kind of person he is.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty has been recuperating at the Nine Provinces Palace recently."
Those who usually come to serve are the young concubines of the harem.
They weren't of high rank, and there were plenty of them; they were all fair-skinned and beautiful women.
"Hmm, where are the others? Haven't any come to pay their respects to the Emperor?"
Chen Yuwei sat in the sedan chair, relaxing her body with her hands on the handles on both sides.
"There were a few, such as Consort Ying, Consort Rong, and Noble Consort Ling, but the Emperor did not summon them as he wished and sent them back directly."
Xingkui remained calm, clearly knowing that such things were quite common when they happened to the emperor.
Chen Yuwei flicked her nails. "Which concubine has His Majesty been favoring lately?"
Xingkui answered without hesitation, "It's Consort Xun, who just entered the palace last year."
Xun Guiren? Yiergen Gioro clan.
Chen Yuwei raised an eyebrow, thinking to herself that even if a different person from the Irgen Gioro clan entered the palace, it still wouldn't stop Hongli from liking her.
However, Consort Xun has been favored for quite some time; at least in Hongli's eyes, she is already considered an elder.
That's right, but he's only been in the palace for a year and a half, which is considered a long time, showing just how unreliable Hongli has been all these years.
"Your Highness, is there something wrong with Consort Xun?"
Not hearing a reply from her master, Xingkui couldn't help but ask a couple more questions.
Chen Yuwei shook her head while sitting in the sedan chair, "It's nothing, I was just concerned about the Emperor."
Find out what type of woman your boss currently likes, so you can estimate what stage the other person is at.
As the distant Kyushu Qingyan came into Chen Yuwei's view, she pointed forward and said, "The last time I came here was at the beginning of the month."
It's already the eighth day of the lunar month, and in five days it will be Hongli's birthday banquet.
"Your Majesty, the servants of the Yuanmingyuan have indeed become much more obedient after your previous reprimands."
The preparations for the Kyushu Qingyan festival banquet are progressing steadily and are almost complete.
The eunuchs who had previously paid little attention to the matter were now frequently running to their chambers, all in an effort to finish their work as quickly as possible.
The progress is very encouraging; at least in Xingkui's view, there are no problems whatsoever.
"Yes, they won't leave even if you chase them, they'll only leave if you beat them. They're born needing to be managed."
I don't know if it's due to long-standing laziness, but I keep putting things off.
If you don't explain it in advance, these people will definitely do whatever it takes to get by; only when you make the pros and cons clear will they be willing to put in more effort.
Slightly speechless, Chen Yuwei shook her head. Feeling the sedan chair beneath her gradually slowing down, she simply had it stop ahead of time and got out of the sedan chair herself.
"Your Majesty?"
Xingkui held onto her master's arm, wondering why he wasn't sitting down when there was still some distance between them.
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