Chapter 950: Asking for Gifts
As soon as Emperor Tianxi's oral order was conveyed, it immediately caused an uproar in the palace.
In the Imperial Concubine's Fengzao Palace, Concubine Li said in shock, "Sister Imperial Concubine, what does the Emperor mean by this?"
The imperial concubine was also very surprised.
But she said, "The Emperor is probably worried that Tangtang is young and comes from the countryside, and will feel restrained when playing in the palace. He is also afraid that someone in the palace will bully her, so he issued this decree."
"Tangtang?" Lipin looked at the imperial concubine in disbelief.
Compared to the meaning of the Royal Concubine's words, she was more shocked by the way the Royal Concubine addressed Tang Bao.
They called each other so affectionately, it was obvious that they had a very close relationship!
As far as she knew, the little girl from the country had only entered the palace once a few days ago.
Under Lipin's incredulous gaze, the Imperial Concubine said frankly, "Come to think of it, it was Concubine Shu who first called her Tangtang. I thought it sounded nice, so I followed suit."
Lipin opened her mouth.
Finally, he said, "Then, from now on, sister, call me like this..."
"Whatever you want to call me, Lipin, is up to you." The Imperial Concubine smiled faintly and said, "It's just a name."
Lipin thought about it, and finally said somewhat unwillingly: "Sister Noble Concubine, the emperor treats Tangtang so well. Even the Sixth Princess doesn't have such an honor. If you don't know, you might think she is the emperor's daughter."
After hearing what Lipin said, the Imperial Concubine said with a half-smile, "It is precisely because Tangtang is not the Emperor's daughter that the Emperor is grateful to Tangtang for saving his mother's life, so he treats her so well. Doesn't Lipin understand this principle?"
Li Bin: "..."
Can she say she doesn't understand?
Didn't she just want to sow discord between that little country girl and the imperial concubine?
Lipin looked at the Imperial Concubine with a half-smile on her face, and suddenly she felt embarrassed as if her thoughts had been seen through.
"Thank you, Imperial Concubine, for your reminder. I am stupid and didn't think of this." Lipin said with a slightly blushing face.
"Since I know I am stupid, I must be careful with my words and actions in the future, so as not to be laughed at by others."
The Imperial Concubine spoke in a gentle voice, saying something that made Lipin feel ashamed and heartbroken.
"What do you mean, Imperial Concubine?" Lipin's face flushed red as she cried out in grievance, "I am the Second Prince's biological mother after all. Could it be that in Imperial Concubine's heart, I am less respectable than a little girl from the countryside?"
The Imperial Concubine looked at Lipin in surprise.
"Lipin's words are so strange. Did I say something wrong? You are the one who said you are stupid."
"Since you are dull, you should talk less, so as not to implicate the Second Prince and bring shame upon yourself."
"I gave you this kind reminder, but instead of being grateful, you acted as if you were blaming me. What's the logic behind this?"
Li Bin: "..."
He was speechless and almost vomited blood due to frustration.
Sure enough, the most vicious person in the entire harem is Zheng Yiran!
"Sister Imperial Concubine, what you are saying is that I misunderstood you." Lipin apologized with a frustrated look on her face.
The imperial concubine nodded and stood up slowly.
She added, "Since the Emperor has already issued his order, I must go and see Tangtang, lest anyone disobey his order, have ulterior motives, pretend to obey but secretly disobey, and plot against Tangtang."
Li Bin: "..."
She had reason to suspect that Zheng Yiran was implying something about her!
"Sister, you haven't met Tangtang yet. Why don't you go with the Imperial Concubine?" Lipin said embarrassedly with a red face.
The Imperial Concubine glanced at Lipin and said, "Alright, just remember to talk less."
Li Bin: "..."
Is it ever going to end?!
Why are you so arrogant?! You haven't even given birth to a son yet. When the Second Prince ascends the throne, he will definitely send you to live in the cold palace!
Lipin yelled loudly in her heart and calmed herself down.
At this time, the people who responded to the sound were not only the Imperial Concubine and Lipin.
After receiving the emperor's oral order, all the concubines in the harem, except for Concubine De, who had some status, rushed to Concubine Shu's Liuyue Palace, no matter what they thought.
They were a step late and did not see Tang Bao when she first entered the palace, so they naturally did not want to miss it again today.
So, when the imperial concubine arrived at Liuyue Palace, she found that it was very lively.
"Wow! Tangtang, you're so awesome!"
"Wow! Tangtang, you're so great!"
"Wow wow wow! Tangtang..."
I saw Concubine Fang, Concubine Hua, Wang Zhaoyi, Liu Jieyushi and others gathered around, looking at Tang Bao doing manicure for Concubine Shu with amazement on their faces.
Tang Bao used her special pen to calmly practice painting on Concubine Shu's nails...
Anyway, it was her first time doing this on her nails.
But it didn't matter. For the women in the palace, seeing several plum blossoms blooming on Concubine Shu's nails, with different colors and patterns, was like opening a new door to their world.
This is simply beautiful!
Each of Concubine Shu's nails is like a perfect painting!
These ladies were thrilled.
——They want it too!
Concubine Fang looked at Tang Bao with fiery eyes and touched the hairpin in her hair.
Fortunately, the hairpin I wear today is quite valuable and can be presented to the public.
Huapin touched the bracelet on her wrist, feeling thankful that this pair of pure gold shrimp-whisker bracelets were inlaid with two red bloodstones, which was quite rare.
Wang Zhaoyi, Liu Jieyu and others also touched their heads and wrists...
If they don’t give enough gifts, how can they have the nerve to ask others to do manicures for them?
The imperial concubine entered the Liuyue Palace and took a look at the situation inside.
His eyes swept across the handkerchief in the hand of Concubine Xian.
Then, she smiled and said, "I am late, but you sisters are early."
As soon as the Imperial Concubine spoke, Fangpin and others naturally hurried to salute.
Tang Bao also quickly stood up, knelt down and saluted, saying: "Su Tang greets the Imperial Concubine, and wishes you all the best."
The imperial concubine smiled and took Tang Bao's hand.
Then, he saw that Tang Bao was wearing the Liuyun jade bracelet he had given her on her wrist, the hairpin given to her by Concubine Shu on her head, and the sachet given to her by Concubine Xian around her waist.
I couldn't help but secretly admire in my heart: She is indeed a smart girl.
"I heard that Tangtang came to Concubine Shu's place, so I came to see her." The Imperial Concubine looked at Tangbao and said with a smile, "Don't restrain yourself when you come to the palace. If anyone bullies you, just tell me and I will definitely take care of it for you!"
"The Emperor has already said these words, Imperial Concubine Sister." While admiring her nails, Concubine Shu said casually, "There's no need for Imperial Concubine Sister to say it again. Tangtang was invited here by me, so I will naturally protect her."
The Imperial Concubine seemed to have gotten used to Concubine Shu's provocative way of speaking and didn't care at all.
Instead, he looked at Tang Bao and said something with a smile that shocked Tang Bao.
"Tangtang did Concubine Shu's nails and gave Concubine Xian two handkerchiefs. I don't know what she will give me."
After the imperial concubine finished speaking, she looked at Tang Bao with anticipation and eager eyes.
It seemed as if she had no idea how shocking it was that a favored concubine in charge of the six palaces would ask for a gift from a little girl.
Tang Bao stared at the imperial concubine in amazement, which once again refreshed her understanding of the concubines in the harem.
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