"Lady Wu?"
Fang Rong'an was surprised.
Prince Ding pretended to be calm and said, "I heard that this noble lady is very much favored by the emperor in the palace. She is also among those who are praying for the emperor's sister-in-law this time."
Fang Rongan said in embarrassment: "Please forgive me, Your Majesty, but I know very little about the affairs of the harem. I am afraid that I will disappoint Your Majesty's expectations."
"I wonder why the prince wants to ask about Concubine Wu?" Fang Rong'an asked again.
Prince Ding cleared his throat and covered his face by saying, "I met her once during the Emperor's birthday banquet."
"It's just that there was some misunderstanding in our conversation at that time. I seem to have offended her and want to apologize to her in person." He lowered his eyes and said with a little apology.
Fang Rong'an believed these words.
He pondered for a moment and said, "I don't know the details. Noble Lady Wu lives with the Imperial Concubine in Linhua Palace, and I have never seen her."
Prince Ding frowned: "Linhua Palace is so close to Yangxin Palace, has Commander Fang never met Concubine Wu?"
Fang Rong'an lowered his voice and said, "It seems that Lady Wu is... not feeling well. The Imperial Concubine has ordered that she is not allowed to go out. As for the rest, I don't know."
I am not feeling well...
Prince Ding's mouth twitched.
How could Lady Wu's running speed that day have nothing to do with "poor health"?
Fang Rong'an clasped his fists deeply, and Prince Ding knew that he would not say anything else.
If he continued talking, Fang Rong'an would definitely inform the emperor about this matter.
Prince Ding smiled and put his arm around Fang Rong'an's shoulders, changing the subject again.
He said that he would ask the emperor for a reward when he returned to comfort his brothers for the injuries they had suffered to their eyes.
The imperial guards around him nodded frantically when they heard this.
They thought it was just a simple field trip, but who knew they would see so many eye-catching things!
…
The cold wind is rising and the weather is getting cooler.
It has been almost two months since Wu Qing traveled through time and space in the book.
She was not used to it at first, but gradually she started to lie down and give in.
——It’s so happy that I don’t have to get up early to squeeze into the subway, and I don’t have to worry about being laid off!
When Wu Qing woke up, he sniffed and almost sneezed loudly.
Jinxiu walked into the room and carefully put a snow-white coat on Wu Qing.
Wu Qing looked at her suspiciously: "Why are you smiling so strangely?"
She lowered her head and gently stroked the fine fur of the coat with her fingers, feeling a warmth coming from her fingertips.
The fur of this coat is smooth and snow-white, obviously extremely precious.
And the warmth retention effect is also good. When Wu Qing got up from the bed just now, he felt a little cold, but now his body has warmed up again.
Wu Qing exclaimed, "Could this material be a gift from the Imperial Concubine?"
Jinxiu said mysteriously: "My dear, please guess."
Perhaps because of her, Jinxiu also became more lively.
Wu Qing: "...Guess whether I guess or not."
Jinxiu couldn't keep it to herself and revealed the answer directly: "My lady, this coat was actually given to you by the emperor."
Wu Qing was silent for a moment, then said, "Jinxiu, don't tell me ghost stories this early in the morning. They are very scary."
Jinxiu had a wooden face and was somewhat speechless.
Wu Qing climbed out of bed at a snail's pace and prepared to wash up.
She slowly picked up the wicker and porcelain cup, and, facing the wash basin, she cleaned her teeth sleepily.
If she doesn't go back, she feels that one day she will forget the taste of toothpaste.
Jinxiu urged softly, "My lady, hurry up and wash up. The emperor has given you many other gifts. The eunuch is still waiting outside for a reply."
Wu Qing yawned and walked out listlessly.
As a result, as soon as she went out, she saw the eunuch's fat and flattering face.
Wu Qing was startled and quickly took a step back.
She asked alertly: "Who are you? Which palace are you from? What are you doing here so early in the morning?"
The chief eunuch had never seen a concubine so startled.
He paused for a moment before continuing with a smile, "My Lord, you forgot. It was also me who announced your promotion to Lord last time!"
Wu Qing sighed.
"Tell me, what bad luck is waiting for me."
The chief eunuch curled his lips and said, "Oh my, my lady, what are you talking about? The emperor's favor is something that others cannot wait to envy."
"Miss Wu, congratulations. The emperor greatly appreciated your performance during the blessing trip and prepared these specially for you."
The chief eunuch clapped his hands and said with a smile, "Look, this is the new silk from the Suzhou weaving workshop. It is soft and smooth, and is definitely top-quality."
"And this coral stone from the South China Sea is bright red. It looks beautiful and noble when placed in the room."
A group of young eunuchs came up to Wu Qing carrying trays. At the command of the head eunuch, they all lifted the red cloth to reveal the treasures inside.
There are a dazzling array of jewels and precious stones.
Especially the red coral sculpture held by two eunuchs at the end, which was almost half the height of a person. In addition to the coral itself, it was also inlaid with many red gems, which was glittering and beautiful.
Wu Qing scratched his head.
[What is the emperor doing? Too much money and nowhere to spend it?]
Finally, the chief eunuch dropped a bombshell: "My lady, the emperor has specially given you a title. A noble person is given a title, and this is your first time."
Originally, Wu Qing was the first person in the palace to be conferred the title of noble lady without having ever served in the emperor's bed.
Now, one more thing to add.
She was the only person in the palace who was given the title when she was a noble lady.
The eunuch's smile became even brighter.
He carefully took out a piece of rice paper, on which someone had written a word in a flamboyant style. The words were majestic and bold, and it was obvious that they were written by the emperor.
--"lucky".
Wu Qing: “…”
I didn't know what to say for a moment.
[Ji in Chihuahua? Or Ji in King Jiji? ]
The chief eunuch said, "My lady, this character was chosen by the Emperor after careful selection."
Wu Qing recalled his trip to Huguo Temple and gained some enlightenment.
"Is it because I am rumored to be an unlucky person that the emperor gave me this title?" Wu Qing asked.
The chief eunuch smiled happily: "My lady and the emperor really have a tacit understanding!"
The emperor personally bestowed the word "Ji" as the best counterattack against the criticism from the harem.
Even the Emperor said that Concubine Wu was an auspicious person, so who would dare to criticize her for being unlucky?
Wu Qing sighed and said, "...Okay, then I will be Lady Ji from now on."
I hope this name can really bring her some good luck!
Let her go home early!
Wu Qing asked curiously, "Besides me, is there anyone else who will be rewarded?"
The chief eunuch replied, "In addition to the young lady, Concubine Mu has also been promoted to a noble lady. And Concubine Qi, who framed you, has been ordered by the emperor to be banished to the cold palace, where she is slapped in the face every day."
Wu Qing nodded thoughtfully.
Mu Changzai was promoted, so it seems that the account book was stolen by Mu Changzai and given to the imperial concubine.
The imperial concubine is really powerful!
He even knew that Mu Changzai knew martial arts.
Seeing that she was lost in thought, the chief eunuch coughed and said, "My lady, I want to congratulate you again."
When Wu Qing heard this, his ears drooped.
She asked weakly, "What else?"
"My lady, the emperor turned over your card tonight."
The chief eunuch smiled flatteringly.