Chapter 141: Handsome as Pan An
"I accept your command and respectfully thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!"
Pu Qiongzhi knelt in front, accepted the order and expressed gratitude.
The eunuch who issued the imperial edict is said to be a close confidant of His Majesty.
"Now it's time to respectfully address you as Master!" Ding Quan said with a smile.
Pu Qiongzhi felt that this person's smile was very sinister, "You are too polite, sir!"
She asked Yan'er to hand over the reward she had prepared earlier in the morning. "Thank you for coming all this way and for the exhaustion of the journey. I hope this little gift can wash away your fatigue."
The eunuch originally wanted to feel the weight, but unexpectedly touched a stack of banknotes.
He tilted his purse slightly, saw the denomination inside, and his smile became even brighter.
"You are so polite, my lord!" Although he accepted the purse, he did not get too close. "Your Majesty has something to say, and I will tell you."
"Please speak, sir!" Pu Qiongzhi said seriously.
"Your Majesty said that Master Shuo has good relationships with people. He has only been in the capital for a year, but he has already made friends with so many powerful people. He must be quite capable!"
"His Majesty also said that the Imperial Concubine is now in advanced stages of pregnancy and is experiencing difficulty sleeping and eating. He hopes that the Master will think of a solution and come to the palace to spend more time with the Imperial Concubine."
When Pu Qiongzhi heard the first half of the sentence, her heart skipped a beat.
Is Your Majesty criticizing her for being too active?
Could it be that this matter was not of concern to His Majesty? But if so, His Majesty could just brush it off lightly.
After all, the decree had not yet been promulgated and implemented, and she had just been promoted not long ago.
Originally, she hadn't planned to receive the reward this time. This was originally a reward for the Kaifeng prefect's achievements...
Ah! The prefect of Kaifeng? He won't ask for an imperial edict for himself, will he?
Pu Qiongzhi's thoughts took a detour and she figured out the key.
The prefect of Kaifeng is a trusted and important official of His Majesty. She would never dare to win over such a person!
His Majesty is dissatisfied with her touching his loyal minister...
Pu Qiongzhi now regretted it.
She shouldn't have let Di Jin deliver this memorial!
At that time, she was only thinking about convenience and was eager to give Fang Miaozhuo a fatal blow, so she didn't think carefully.
She has been too lax recently!
Combined with the second half of the sentence, Pu Qiongzhi thought more and more that it was very likely that His Majesty gave her another reward for the sake of her aunt.
If one has little virtue but a high position, little wisdom but big plans, little strength but heavy responsibilities, he will rarely succeed.
She was promoted too quickly this time.
Your Majesty has shown her a clear path.
If I take care of my aunt's pregnancy and it's safe, then these rewards will be given to the child.
If anything unexpected happens during pregnancy, her good days will be over!
"I understand, and I miss my aunt very much too." Pu Qiongzhi quickly expressed her feelings.
Ding Quan was very pleased to see her so clear-headed. "Sir, you are indeed very intelligent. I won't waste any more words on you."
"Thank you, eunuch." Pu Qiongzhi was still very polite.
These eunuchs who often walked beside the emperor had an extraordinary status.
He may seem like a slave, but he can actually turn the tide when necessary.
Pu Qiongzhi knew that Ding Quan was a loyal person and still respected the emperor's will.
But apart from this, if the emperor is not interested, Ding Quan can still play a very important role.
One more ally is always better than one more enemy.
Only after seeing Ding Quan off did Pu Qiongzhi feel relieved.
But right now, His Majesty's intentions are of great importance to her, and she must not let her guard down.
"Is this the prefect?" Pu Qiongzhi turned around and saw a man whose gender was difficult to tell.
This person has a face as beautiful as a peach or plum, with a feminine appearance and a pink blush on his face.
Pu Qiongzhi looked him up and down and said, "Sir, may I go in and talk now?"
"Of course." Yin Shuyu let her look at him with a deep smile.
In the past, when Gao Zhicheng was in office, the government office was not very grand, but it was solemn and dignified.
Pu Qiongzhi walked into the room and felt as if she was in another world.
In just a little over a month, the scene here has completely changed.
There were pink curtains hanging everywhere, the maids coming and going were filled with the fragrance of cosmetics, and the courtyard was planted with many gorgeous flowers, the fragrance of which was very unique even in winter.
"It's hard for you, sir, to feel like you're in a sea of flowers in such cold weather..."
"Hey~ I don't dare to act rashly in front of the Pu family~" Yin Shuyu opened the fan in her hand and laughed.
Pu Qiongzhi's smile faded and she glanced at him.
I don't know why this person loves to laugh so much.
"You're so extravagant and wasteful, coming to work drunk in the daytime. Aren't you afraid of delaying your official duties?"
Pu Qiongzhi narrowed her eyes and asked.
Yin Shuyu shrugged. "What does it have to do with you? Didn't you scold me yesterday?"
"It's just that I'm hungover, so I don't want to see anyone. Why are you so angry?"
"People say that the capital is full of powerful people. Could it be that this small Lin'an can't accommodate a great Buddha like Shuo Ren?"
"You're talking nonsense." Pu Qiongzhi glanced at him.
"Master, you scold me like this in my own territory. Have you ever thought about the consequences?" Yin Shuyu's smile faded.
Pu Qiongzhi paused. She didn't expect that after she had only said a few words, this person would show murderous intentions.
She thought about it carefully and was afraid that there was something else behind what happened yesterday.
"Your Excellency is joking. Why don't you ask me why I'm here?" Pu Qiongzhi restrained her sharpness.
Yin Shuyu's smile reappeared, even more wantonly. "My dear Master, have you also heard that I am as handsome as Pan An and want to see me?"
"..." Pu Qiongzhi was stunned by his words and smiled with lowered eyebrows, "Yes. It seems that the rumors are true."
"Oh? It seems that even the beautiful lady cannot escape my charm!" Yin Shuyu took out a bronze mirror studded with gems and began to admire it.
Pu Qiongzhi turned her head to look at him, and felt that this man was even more ridiculous.
She recalled what the Ninth Prince had said earlier and felt even more confused.
Why would he recruit such a person?
Seeing him like this, Pu Qiongzhi lost interest in making friends with him.
However, she was curious about how this person could board the Ninth Prince's ship.
If he has nothing outstanding, what makes him stand out?
Pu Qiongzhi felt very upset as she couldn't even speak for a while.
"The beauty looks generous and bright, and I am very pleased with her." Yin Shuyu stood up and took a closer look.
Pu Qiongzhi didn't understand why this person seemed hostile to her.
"Sir, I say I am extravagant. I wonder how much this is worth?"
Pu Qiongzhi choked, then said, "The clothes are old ones I bought last year, sewn by my family. I don't have many jewelry either."
"Oh, the powder and rouge that the beauty uses, and the pomade you use to comb your hair... are all precious things."
"Not only that, even though these are old clothes, they can't be washed in the usual way. Who knows how much it would cost?"
Pu Qiongzhi frowned, not understanding why he wanted to settle this kind of love account with her.
"Yes, I know I was wrong, and I will go back and reflect on it."
It’s better to stop talking nonsense with such unreasonable people.
Yin Shuyu refused to let her leave, "Is this a place where you can come and go as you please?"
"Originally, I just wanted to meet you, sir. Now that I have met you and received your teachings, it is natural for me to leave." Pu Qiongzhi's expression turned cold.
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