Chapter 69 Birthday Gift
Two days later, news spread from teahouses and restaurants throughout the capital.
Princess Yongxin of the Korean royal family no longer likes to whip people.
Instead, he prefers to use words to retort.
I heard that at her younger sister's engagement party, she made that delicate sister cry with just two sentences.
"I've been too busy lately, maybe next time!"
These two phrases quickly became popular in the capital.
Look how tactful and polite she is! What a model of a well-bred young lady!
This is the scene where they are talking...
Wow! The scene is too wonderful for anyone to even imagine.
I'm too busy to attend your wedding. I'll come next time...
Someone in your family passed away? I've been quite busy lately and can't make it. I'll come next time there's a funeral in your family...
Vicious yet dignified!
But these words came from Princess Yongxin... Heh, it seems like there's nothing anyone can do about it!
Sigh, I wonder who taught Princess Yongxin to say such things behind her back. Their words were so rude!
It definitely wasn't those people from the Korean government who taught them...
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Having breathed a sigh of relief, Princess Yongxin sent Song Zhimin another box of pearls.
Song Zhimian looked at them and saw that each one was round and plump with a good color, clearly indicating that they were quite valuable!
"One bead is worth four gold ingots!" Princess Yongxin kindly reminded Song Zhimin.
Song Zhimian was secretly delighted.
See, I'm smart enough to make this much money with just a few words.
What's this called...?
Information consulting is in high demand everywhere; in modern times, it's called consulting.
In ancient times, they could be called strategists or advisors...
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She carefully accepted all the gifts from Princess Yongxin and then continued her duties as a lady-in-waiting in the Eastern Palace.
"Your Highness, what is the most important thing about a birthday gift?" Master Song asked Xiao Jingjue softly.
Xiao Jingjue, who was organizing her treasures, looked at the table full of things that she had had brought out from her small storeroom and fell silent.
Birthday gifts are also congratulatory gifts...
"It's a token of my appreciation!" Xiao Jingjue immediately looked up and said.
"Yes! When giving a congratulatory gift, it should touch the heart."
"What is His Majesty's relationship with the young prince?" Song Zhimian asked softly again.
“Grandfather!” Xiao Jingjue said earnestly.
"Yes! It is the young prince's royal grandfather. In an ordinary family, that would be the grandfather."
What kind of congratulatory gift would make the grandfather in the family happy?
"Or rather, what kind of gift would Your Majesty most like to receive from the young prince?" Song Zhimian continued to guide him.
Looking at the table full of rare treasures, Xiao Jingjue seemed to understand something.
"I know what to give my grandfather."
If you want to make the recipient happy when giving a gift, you can't just give them anything!
"Master Song, thank you!" Xiao Jingjue said happily.
Song Zhimian smiled and took Xiao Jingjue's hand as they walked towards the table laden with gifts.
"These are all things that His Highness cherishes. His Highness, think about what you should give His Majesty."
The master of ceremonies was no longer there to watch the young prince choose his items.
"After Your Highness makes your selection, just show it to the head of the ceremony." Song Zhimian said, then had two eunuchs stay with Xiao Jingjue.
Emperor Xiao Xuan's birthday is in three days.
On that day, almost everyone in the capital, including imperial relatives, civil and military officials, and noble families, had to attend the banquet at the palace.
Everything that the young prince will wear, use, and carry with him that day must be prepared.
Song Zhimian was going to lead the eunuch to inspect all of these things.
Originally, given Xiao Jingjue's status, he should have been accompanied by at least one female official in charge of ceremonies, one in charge of clothing, one in charge of meals, and one in charge of martial arts.
However, the Crown Prince has never liked female officials serving him, so the young prince is served by eunuchs.
Song Zhimian... was also an exceptional female official who entered the Eastern Palace.
However, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess trusted Song Zhimian and entrusted her with the management of Xiao Jingjue's Zixiao Pavilion.
Song Zhimian was experiencing both pain and pleasure!
What's so painful? There are too many things to do. No matter what it is, the eunuchs have to tell her, and she has to personally review everything.
What's there to be happy about?
There's no backstabbing or intrigue involved, and she doesn't have to work hard while constantly worrying about others tripping her up!
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Xiao Jingjue locked himself in his small room and worked diligently for several days, finally preparing a congratulatory gift that he was quite satisfied with.
In addition, Xiao Jingjue also picked out two of her favorite treasures from her collection and included them in the birthday gift.
As Song Zhangyi said, it's better to give gifts in even numbers.
He is still young, and the gift he can prepare on his own is only one for now.
The rest... I can only choose from the things that others give me.
Anyway, if I give my beloved possessions to my grandfather, he will surely be happy.
Because it was my own heartfelt wish...
Xiao Jingjue prepared a congratulatory gift for his grandfather in a very formal manner.
He even pulled Song Zhimin aside to take a closer look.
Song Zhimian examined it carefully and thought, "Not bad, it fits the style of a child giving a gift."
The one on the throne should be very pleased to see these gifts.
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On July 28th, the capital was filled with joy and celebration.
Even the street vendors had beaming smiles on their faces.
Today is the birthday of the Emperor of Dayu.
As early as the end of last month, the government announced that everyone would be exempt from taxes for two months.
Furthermore, stages were set up in several bustling locations in the capital, and opera troupes were invited to perform for the audience.
They also said there would be a very beautiful fireworks display to watch at night.
The main theme is to share joy with the people!
Because today is Emperor Xiao Xuan's birthday, apart from the patrol battalion and the soldiers guarding the city gates, most of the other government offices are on holiday.
From early morning, Xiao Jingjue was dressed and ready by Song Zhimian and her entourage, and then prepared to go with the Crown Prince and Crown Princess to pay their respects to Emperor Xiao Xuan.
Today's occasion is important, so Song Zhimian will also be going.
Having packed everything she needed, Song Zhimian set off with the Crown Prince and Crown Princess.
However, Song Zhimian always felt a little uneasy along the way.
And her eyelids started twitching.
Song Zhimian began to feel uneasy.
Hopefully nothing major will happen today!
But Emperor Xiao Xuan is still here, so the security and protection should be top-notch. There shouldn't be any problems!
But my reaction today... was still a bit inappropriate!
Song Zhimian glanced at the Crown Prince and Crown Princess in front of her, then thought about what might happen today...
Be extra vigilant when you enter the palace later; be extremely careful...
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