Zhu Dunyi lit a lamp and read the memorials. The contents of the memorials were all the same, reporting good news but not bad news. There were a hundred memorials asking for peace, and he replied to each one: I am very well.
The governor of Yongzhou wanted to present him with two crocodiles for viewing, but Zhu Dunyi refused without a second thought.
The concubines would bite each other and pinch each other for a few small crucian carps.
The idea of keeping crocodiles in the harem was too beautiful to be imagined.
The Sima of Jiangzhou said he wanted to go to the palace to present him with Taihu stones. What kind of stone was so precious that it was worth spending a lot of manpower and resources and spending three months to send it all the way to Kyoto by water?
Stones? Isn’t there any stone in Kyoto? He saw that the Sima of Jiangzhou had a head full of stones.
The candle was almost burnt out, and he had only read half of the memorial when Xun He came in and reminded him, "Your Majesty, take a break."
"No hurry, wait until I finish reading the rest of the memorial."
The moon has gone to sleep, but the emperor is still awake.
"Bah."
The jade ring still fell to the ground, and a slender hand picked it up.
Chuchu's tone was full of guilt, "Master, I'm sorry. I wanted to take these clothes to wash just now, and I accidentally dropped the ring."
"It doesn't matter. This ring is no longer useful."
Gu Yinwei lay down on the bed and prepared to sleep. Bian Tao whispered in her ear, "Master, I borrowed a book from Hefeng Hall for you to read."
Chuchu ran over and said, "Are there any new sketchbooks? I want to see them too."
Bian Tao waved her hand and said, "Little girl, stop joining in the fun and go to bed."
Chuchu walked away disappointedly. If she didn’t want to look at it, then she wouldn’t look at it. Almond was so stingy.
Gu Yinwei took the book but didn't open it in a hurry. The cover was very simple, with two plum blossoms painted on it.
What kind of book needs to be packaged so exquisitely and can't be shown to little girls?
Gu Yinwei sometimes looked at the book, sometimes looked at Bian Tao. Bian Tao's cheeks turned red. She brought a small stool and placed it at the head of the bed, and put a lamp on the stool.
"Master, please take a look yourself. I'm going out first."
Gu Yinwei watched Bian Tao rush out of the door and laughed to herself.
"It's really that serious. It's just a book, but you've made it so mysterious."
Gu Yingxia locked the Book of Favored Concubines in the bookcase. She had read every copy of it, but she automatically avoided it, closed the door, and let her read it alone by lamplight at night.
Gu Yinwei gently opened the book. As soon as the cover was opened, it was filled with the aroma of meat and spring.
It's autumn now, and this book is not suitable for autumn reading. I will return it to Gu Yingxia tomorrow.
It was really difficult for Bian Tao. In order to enlighten her and help her gain favor, I secretly lent her books to read.
She was just reading a picture book, and when she saw someone who had traveled through the book, how could she not read the book? It was simply unnecessary.
The next morning, Bian Tao seemed to be hesitant to speak while combing her hair. He wanted to talk several times, but before he could say a word, his face turned red. So he ran out to get some fresh air before he mustered up the courage to talk to her.
"Master, have you read the book I gave you yesterday?"
"I took a look." Gu Yinwei said perfunctorily.
Chuchu came in with water for washing her face, "Master, you have finished reading your book, can you lend it to me?"
Bian Tao refused and said, "No, the book must be returned today."
A bell rang outside, and everyone immediately quieted down. According to the order, today was the day for everyone to change clothes and go to bed.
She was dressed in new clothes and walked past Gu Yinwei's door, as proud as a hen that had just laid an egg.
Bian Tao spat inwardly, "What are you so proud of? In the past, when you saw our master, you didn't even dare to open the door, but today, when you heard the emperor summoned you, your tail is almost up to the sky."
Qi Gengyi went out happily and came back crying. It only took Qi Gengyi one night to go through such a huge emotional gap.
Qi Gengyi walked with a limp and his face was pale.
Bian Tao was terrified and ran to tell Gu Yinwei, "Master, when the emperor summons you tomorrow, you must obey him, otherwise you will suffer."
"Why do you say that suddenly?"
"When I was fetching water just now, I saw that Qi Gengyi's feet were both worn out and covered with wounds."
"Will she lose her right to sleep with the emperor, or will she be punished?" Gu Yinwei asked doubtfully.
"In short, my master, you must be careful."
"I see."
After washing up, Gu Yinwei looked at the sketchbook facing the window.
For more than half a month, the Cangzhu Palace was shrouded in a huge dark cloud, and the concubines looked sad and miserable, without even a smile on their faces.
At dusk, Gu Yinwei walked down the stairs. A red sedan was waiting outside. It was here to pick her up. Qi Gengyi saw her dressed up so gorgeously and muttered to himself, "Why are you so proud? You'll cry someday."
Chuchu was about to retort, but Bian Tao held her back.
Before getting into the sedan, Gu Yinwei asked, "Have you taken all the valuables with you?"
"My lord, I have them all with me. Chuchu's money has also been changed into banknotes and is carried with me." Bian Tao replied.
"Let's get the sedan." Gu Yinwei lifted the curtain and sat on it.
The eunuch carrying the sedan chair shouted at the top of his lungs, "Lift the sedan chair!"
The eunuchs carried the red sedan chair from Cangzhu Palace to Jiaofang Palace. Chuchu asked, "Eunuch, this doesn't seem to be the way to the Imperial Study."
"Don't worry, auntie. You'll know when we get there."
Outside the Pepper Room, the emperor stood upright, his left hand trembling slightly. The Imperial Preceptor, holding two walnuts in his hand, reminded him, "Your Majesty, do not be cowardly. Stand up straight."
"I...I'm nervous. The Imperial Master said that if I form a bond with Gu Gengyi, I'll hopefully become an immortal. My long-cherished wish of ascending to heaven is finally coming true."
The sedan chair stopped at the door of the Pepper Room, the curtain was gently lifted, and a strong hand reached out to her.
Gu Yinwei gently placed her hand on it. This scene seemed familiar. When they first met, the emperor also reached out his hand to her and helped her up.
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