Xiao Nanhui knew Du Juan's thoughts well, and replied expressionlessly, "He's a man, a quack doctor who likes to put on makeup."
Du Juan was a little too excited to control herself. She grabbed Xiao Nanhui by the collar and taught him earnestly, "Doctors are great! You'll never have to worry about having no place to treat any illness or disaster in the future. Besides, treating illnesses is also a skill. It will keep you from starving in the future. People like you who can't manage money should find someone like this..."
Xiao Nanhui was quite troubled. She had known Du Juan's thoughts for a long time. Ever since she turned sixteen, Du Juan had always been trying to find out about the unmarried sons of the families in the imperial city, not letting go of any potential target.
Xiao Zhun, as a grown man, naturally doesn't have to worry about these things. But Du Juan is different. Whenever she has the chance, she will chat with the maids and old women of the wealthy families in the city. From time to time, she can always find a good man and secretly introduce him to Xiao Nanhui.
However, Xiao Nanhui's mind was always a little stuck in this area. At first, she had no idea what Dujuan was thinking. She just thought she was meeting a guest for dinner. If they wanted to drink, she would accompany them. If they wanted to appreciate flowers and listen to music, she would accompany them. But in the end, the guest always led the conversation to strange places. After going back and forth several times, she finally came to her senses. From then on, she would resolutely refuse to go to any dinner party that Dujuan instigated.
Xiao Zhun has been having problems recently, and the atmosphere in the mansion is a bit heavy. Du Juan hasn't mentioned this matter for a long time, and now she has turned her attention to Hao Bai. Xiao Nanhui is at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
After thinking it over, Xiao Nanhui felt that it would be better to take this opportunity to make things clear.
"Sister Dujuan, I have no plans to get married right now."
Du Juan finally stopped and turned her almond-shaped eyes to Xiao Nanhui, looking him up and down fiercely: "To say such words, do you have someone in your heart?"
Xiao Nanhui's heart skipped a beat and his expression could no longer conceal itself. Du Juan was about to ask further questions when there was some noise outside the door and a figure walked in. It was Xiao Zhun.
"I was just looking for you." Xiao Zhun's eyes fell on Xiao Nanhui, and her heart began to beat wildly.
"Hmm? What does the Marquis want to see you about?" Du Juan's attention was distracted, and she temporarily forgot about the divination just now.
"Just now, a message came from the palace, asking you to come in immediately to express your gratitude. I have already asked someone to prepare everything. Let Dujuan help you change your clothes. Don't delay."
A few days ago, Xiao Nanhui was still thinking about this matter, but he stopped thinking about it these days and the emperor came to see him instead.
Du Juan was efficient and it only took her a cup of tea to pack up Xiao Nanhui. Before leaving, she stuffed a brocade box into her hands. Xiao Nanhui thought it looked familiar, as if it was something Hao Bai had given her when they were in Huozhou.
"Don't stare at it. It's yours. I've had it checked out, and it's truly a good thing. It would be a waste if I gave it to you. Why not take this opportunity to bring it into the palace? The emperor might be so pleased that he'll reward you with a good job."
Xiao Nanhui got on the carriage in silence. Even after entering the third palace gate, he was still thinking about that sentence. How could she have ruined it?
There was white marble under his feet, and shining glazed tiles on both sides. The one or two palace maids who occasionally passed by were all very fair-skinned, and their gestures revealed a sense of luxury.
Xiao Nanhui lowered his head silently again. Well, compared to everyone else, she was indeed a rough person.
After half an incense stick of time, the procession finally reached its end. A man who looked like a eunuch was standing there alone. Unlike the usual eunuchs who wore crimson palace robes, this man was dressed in black and wore a jade crown. He was obviously a manager.
He turned around after hearing footsteps and saw Zhang, who had an unexpectedly handsome face and very obedient eyes and brows, which was nothing like the aggressive and domineering person he usually was.
Xiao Nanhui was wearing her new official uniform today, and although she had her hair tied up and wore an official hat, she was still clearly a woman. The eunuch, upon seeing her, showed no trace of inquiry or surprise, demonstrating her composure and assurance.
Seeing this, Xiao Nanhui quickly bowed and explained his identity: "I am Xiao Nanhui of the Qinghuai Marquis's Mansion. I have come to the palace to thank His Majesty in person. May I know what your name is, the eunuch?"
The eunuch, who looked very kind, smiled, with gentle wrinkles at the corners of his eyes. "Greetings, Sir Xiao. I am Dan Jiangfei, the eunuch beside His Majesty. His Majesty specifically instructed me to wait for you here."
This eunuch was really easy to talk to, and Xiao Nanhui breathed a sigh of relief.
"So it's you, Shan Changshi. This is my first time in the palace, and I'm not very familiar with many of the rules. I hope you will bear with me."
Shan Jiangfei nodded slightly and said, "Master Xiao, please don't embarrass me. His Majesty is now bathing in the Taihe Tangyuan in the East Warm Pavilion. Please follow me."
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