On the other hand, Concubine Qiao heard that all the people she sent out were killed by Marquis Anguo's men, and one was captured alive. She immediately became anxious and worried, and could not sleep at night.
"How could it be such a coincidence that Marquis Anguo was also there?!"
"If the Marquis of Anguo finds out, I'll report it to His Majesty..."
What awaits her?
The next day, inside the Ziji Palace.
Emperor Jinde put down the paper in his hand and said solemnly, "Concubine Qiao is becoming more and more daring."
Changing the subject, he asked He Zheng below, "Pirates are rampant in Lanzhou, the western border. Which prince do you think should be sent to suppress them?"
He Zheng's expression was indifferent. "To serve the king."
"oh?"
Emperor Jinde's expression was a little subtle, "I thought you would recommend the crown prince."
Emperor Jinde knew that Marquis Anguo was closer to the prince and that he was the prince's teacher, so there was nothing wrong with that.
He Zheng said expressionlessly: "Recommendations are not based on personal relationships, the capable are prioritized."
Hearing this, Emperor Jinde curled the corners of his lips and said, "You have such a bad temper."
He then asked, "What about Prince An? What if he is sent to eliminate the pirates in Lanzhou?"
He Zheng was merciless, "You will definitely lose."
“…”
Emperor Jinde did not speak again, having already made up his mind.
There was silence for a few seconds, but He Zheng said calmly: "She was frightened."
This "she" naturally refers to Jiang Qingyao, who was almost killed by Concubine Qiao's men.
"It is indeed a great injustice." Emperor Jinde said without any emotion and looked at He Zheng.
It's really strange to hear such kind and gentle words coming out of his mouth.
Emperor Jinde smiled slightly, "You said she was a good person. The last time I saw her, the little girl was very pretty, articulate, and sincere to you."
He sighed slightly, "It's about her background and you..."
"She is interesting." Ruxue's voice interrupted Emperor Jinde's words directly.
The eunuch Cao next to him couldn't help but change his expression, and restrained his body so as not to reveal any clues.
Marquis Anguo interrupted Your Majesty to tell Him not to discuss the woman's humble origins. She hasn't even married yet, and you're already protecting her? You can't even talk about it?
If someone else did this, it would be considered treason.
Eunuch Cao was shocked and frightened.
Emperor Jinde was not annoyed. Instead, he waved his hand and said, "If you say it's interesting, then it's interesting. Such an interesting girl was frightened and suffered such a great injustice. I must compensate her."
Emperor Jinde ordered someone to bring pen and ink, and with a flourish of his pen, he wrote the inscription "Beautiful by nature, with a kind heart and a refined temperament".
In addition to a large amount of gold, silver and jewelry, he was also given the Jinyu Garden, a four-courtyard house in the north of the city.
Seeing He Zheng's indifferent face, without revealing any joy, Emperor Jinde's expression twitched.
"She likes tea." He Zheng's voice sounded.
Heytea, right?
"I am not a stingy person."
Emperor Jinde waved his hand and all kinds of tribute tea, such as Gold-inlaid Jade, Queshe, Guzhu Purple Bamboo, Jingting Green Snow, etc., were added to the reward list.
He Zheng stayed and had dinner with him before leaving the palace.
Emperor Jinde seemed very easy to talk to at this moment, but as soon as He Zheng left, the expression on his face became gloomy and he returned to his cold and solemn state.
"Come here, deliver an imperial edict to Prince An's mansion."
…
A long convoy appeared on the long street, and each car was loaded with gold, silver and jewelry. The pedestrians were shocked and consciously avoided it.
There were so many things that everyone was dazzled. They couldn't help but wonder, who was the reward for? Which family was so lucky?
A number of carriages stopped in front of the gate of the courtyard with a plaque that read "Haitangju".
"The imperial edict has arrived—"
The familiar loud voice made Jiang Qingyao shudder and stand up from the chaise longue.
"Miss, Miss, the palace is here to give you rewards!" Zhitao ran over.
Jiang Qingyao was stunned. Reward? What had she done to deserve a reward from His Majesty?
While you are at home, rewards will come from heaven.
Jiang Qingyao had a happy smile on her face and went to receive the decree with her maid.
This time, Eunuch Cao did not come. Instead, he was replaced by another unfamiliar eunuch, who read out a long list.
Ten pairs of jade ruyi, two jadeite pixiu, a coral bead crown, six nanmu screens with gold threads, imperial porcelain...
The Emperor's personal inscription is the first of its kind in the capital; even the most honored ladies don't have this privilege!
Watching the boxes of gold, silver and jewelry being moved into the yard, Jiang Qingyao thought that fortunately the yard she rented was big enough, otherwise it would not have been able to hold them all.
Ma Liu, the three maids and the guards were all dumbfounded.
What a glory! What immense wealth!
At this moment, Jiang Qingyao had already figured out that these were the compensations that Marquis Anguo had asked His Majesty for on her behalf, and it was justice for her.
If it weren't for Marquis Anguo's mediation, the matter of Concubine Qiao would probably have been left unresolved, and His Majesty might not have cared.
It wasn't until she heard the eunuch reading out the various types of tribute tea that Jiang Qingyao's expression could no longer be maintained.
The emperor couldn't have known that she liked tea. It must have been Marquis Anguo who suggested it. This was the first time that a reward was tailor-made like this. How much thought did Marquis Anguo put into it?
Jiang Qingyao felt very comfortable and the corners of her mouth curled up.
Marquis Anguo's thoughtfulness is rare.
Hearing about the magnificent scene on the long street, the Ningyuan Earl's Mansion sent someone to find out to whom the reward was bestowed. The servants followed the carriage team to the corner of Haitangju.
He went back to report to the people at Ningyuan Marquis's Mansion, "These are all rewards from His Majesty to Jiang Qingyao."
The whole living room was filled with a gloomy and cold atmosphere.
The list was so long that the servants couldn't memorize it all, so they could only pick out a few and say that each item was a rare and tempting treasure, worth a fortune.
Just the handwritten inscription by His Majesty is enough to make people envious.
If you hang it in your house, how glorious it will be! It will bring honor to your family!
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