Chapter 56 I wouldn't want a well-behaved imperial grandson.
Song Zhimian did a good job at the Eastern Palace, and in less than ten days, she received a lot of rewards.
Some were gifts from the Crown Princess, and others were gifts from Emperor Xiao Xuan.
In addition, Prince Qi, Xiao Huaijin, also bestowed many gifts upon him.
Song Zhimian categorized all the items, distributing what needed to be distributed and keeping what needed to be kept, with the main principle being that she would never keep all the rewards for herself.
There will be a reward, which we will all share.
Similarly, if we are penalized in the future, we will all share the responsibility.
Of course, Song Zhimian carefully kept her share, thinking that maybe one day she would get out and be free.
There was no longer any threat from Song Kaishan and his group.
Back then, I would find a quiet place to grow flowers and play with cats and dogs.
Although everything I try to raise dies, if I raise a lot of things, maybe some will survive!
Xiao Jingjue's courtyard quickly became quite presentable.
Xiao Jingjue still plays every day, but only at fixed times.
The remaining courses were gradually arranged as well.
Song Zhimian also became the well-behaved and disciplined aunt in everyone's eyes.
Meanwhile, Song Zhimian also learned some news.
Her younger sister, Song Zhiqing, escaped... and was then caught.
She escaped five days before the wedding.
How they escaped... I don't know.
All I know is that I had already left the capital and was caught and brought back in the outskirts of Beijing.
And so the marriage with Wu Jiande was delayed...
So Song Zhijing did have some ideas, huh? It's just that having ideas didn't translate into action, and she didn't succeed...
...
That day, Song Zhimian was watching as the people from the Imperial Clothing Bureau delivered new clothes and accessories to Xiao Jingjue.
"His Majesty's birthday is in half a month. These are the clothes and attire that the Imperial Clothing Bureau prepared for the young prince to wear on that day."
Please have Auntie in charge of the ceremony take a look.
The person who delivered the clothes was Gan Tang, who had studied with Song Zhimian in the inner palace and had a good relationship with her.
After examining the clothes, Song Zhimian had the eunuch accept them.
Song Zhimian casually handed Gan Tang a small purse and personally saw Gan Tang out.
"It's good that I came here to deliver something."
"Su Jin went to Ronghua Palace to deliver the fabric, and the person there gave her a good scolding," Gan Tang said softly.
"What? Did the lady dislike the needlework from the Imperial Stud?" Song Zhimian asked with a smile.
Gan Tang shook her head.
"No! It's not that I'm dissatisfied with the embroiderers' needlework."
"But...the ten bolts of celestial silk that the Jiangnan Hundred Weaving Workshop just presented as tribute, Ronghua Palace didn't get a single one this time, they all went into His Majesty's private treasury." Gan Tang said softly.
"They all went into His Majesty's private treasury?" Song Zhimian was a little surprised.
"Yes! There are five bright yellow ones and five dark yellow ones with lotus flower embroidery."
His Majesty bestowed two bolts of bright yellow silk upon the Crown Prince, and the rest were kept in His Majesty's private treasury.
Those five bolts of silk embroidered with lotus flowers... I heard they were given to a palace maid named Wanwan who served the emperor.
"The Imperial Concubine is furious!" Gan Tang whispered.
Song Zhimian found out; it seems only the newlyweds are happy!
"It's just a few bolts of satin, that lady is being too serious!" Song Zhimian said with a soft laugh.
"But it's such a small matter as a few bolts of satin, and everyone's watching!"
It used to be said that the Imperial Concubine was the most favored concubine in the palace, but now it seems that even a palace maid can steal her things.
"What will everyone think? This palace will be quite lively from now on!" Gan Tang said.
Song Zhimian hummed in agreement.
She had a bit of admiration for the person who sent that palace maid into the palace.
Sending just one woman into the palace was enough to throw Consort Wu into a state of utter chaos; she must be a master!
"Zhimian, you're so much better off! You're in the Eastern Palace, so you don't have to deal with the Six Palaces."
Unlike us, who spend all our time thinking about the intricate relationships within the six palaces.
"The palace is in such a state lately, I'm on tenterhooks all day long!" Gan Tang sighed more and more as she thought about it.
I originally thought that being a female official was a slightly more respectable job!
Looking at it now, it's not all that great!
Although they wouldn't be caned like palace servants and ordinary eunuchs, they would still be reprimanded from time to time!
"Be careful and follow the rules of the inner court. Even if they want to cause trouble, it won't be so easy for them."
"Besides, if those important people really make trouble, isn't there still Aunt Cui?" Song Zhimian instructed Gan Tang.
Gan Tang nodded, gave Song Zhimian a few more instructions, and then returned to the Bureau of Clothing and Apparel.
After watching Gan Tang leave, Song Zhimian turned around and went back to Xiao Jingjue's courtyard.
Upon entering the courtyard, one sees a man sitting casually in the armchair in the main hall.
Prince Qi, Xiao Huaijin...
Xiao Jingjue was leaning against Xiao Huaijin's chest, laughing and talking.
Xiao Huaijin looked at Xiao Jingjue with a smile on his face...
"Greetings, Your Highness Prince Qi!" Song Zhimian bowed respectfully.
Xiao Huaijin waved his hand and put Xiao Jingjue down from his arms.
Soon, Xiao Jingjue went to the inner room with a smile to change into a set of clothes for playing.
Then, under Xiao Huaijin's watchful eye, he rummaged through a cabinet before finally taking out a Cuju (ancient Chinese football).
"Master Song, I'm going to play for a while. I'll come back to study and read in half an hour," Xiao Jingjue said with a smile.
Song Zhimian nodded, watching as a group of eunuchs escorted Xiao Jingjue out.
Just as she was about to leave, Xiao Huaijin clicked his tongue in disapproval.
"As expected, Father and Sister-in-law did not reward you for nothing. It has only been a few days, how did you manage to raise Jue-ge'er into such a well-behaved child who knows to pay respects to his parents morning and evening!"
Huh, what's this?
"You wouldn't be thinking of letting Jue-ge read the Thousand Character Classic anytime, anywhere, would you?" Xiao Huaijin asked with a smile, holding up the Thousand Character Classic he had casually picked up.
Song Zhimian didn't say anything, but stepped forward, took down the Thousand Character Classic, and put it back in its original place.
“Song Zhimian, you are nothing like the ruthless Song Zhimian who killed Cai Boju!” Xiao Huaijin whispered to Song Zhimian.
I sensed that somewhat familiar... magnolia scent as Xiao Huaijin suddenly approached!
Song Zhimian subconsciously took a step back.
Then I became even more certain.
The man in Lord Ye's room at the Censorate that day is none other than the Prince Qi standing before us.
As expected, Lord Ye is on the same side as Prince Qi and the Crown Prince...
"Your Highness is too kind!"
Those books are just... decorations.
"It's the same as the vases and ornaments in this room," Song Zhimian said softly.
Xiao Huaijin raised an eyebrow.
"Just for show? I thought you were going to watch Jue-ge'er learn to read and write step by step, and then..."
"To be a qualified grandson of the emperor, isn't that right?" Song Zhimian interrupted Xiao Huaijin.
He already knows his own limitations, so why should he pretend?
"What? Isn't that right?" Xiao Huaijin looked at Song Zhimian with a smile.
Song Zhimian looked at Xiao Huaijin.
"Your Highness, would His Majesty like a grandson who follows the rules and regulations?" Song Zhimian asked directly.
Xiao Huaijin's eyes narrowed immediately.
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