Pu Kun could feel that his hair was not tied properly and frowned slightly: "Is your hands only good at tending to food?"
Yu Jinshu was about to admit his mistake: "Emperor..."
"Call me Master." Pu Kun interrupted her and said, "Forget it."
He untied his hairband and tied it again himself.
Although he was the emperor, he was not unable to take care of himself.
After tying it, he handed the hairband to Yu Jinshu.
Yu Jinshu stood behind him and helped him tie his hairband.
Pu Kun was usually served by eunuchs, but today he had this little palace maid serving him, and he always felt a very warm feeling in his heart.
Next, Yu Jinshu also had to comb her hair.
She was dressed as a man, and there was no mirror here, so she could only casually comb her hair up and then tie it up.
But Pu Kun looked at her hair, which looked so ugly, and couldn't help but take the comb from her hand and help her comb it.
Yu Jinshu was surprised: "Sir..."
Pu Kun gently combed her long black hair and tied it up, "I can't stand seeing people around me dressed slovenly."
Yu Jinshu thought to himself: This emperor can even comb the hair of the little palace maid beside him? I'm afraid no one would dare to believe it if I tell others!
There was a smell of meat outside.
After Pu Kun tied up Yu Jinshu's hair, he handed her the comb, then opened the door and walked out.
The villagers are all staring at this house!
When they saw the handsome young man coming out with his handsome servant, they hurriedly brought over roasted locusts.
Pu Kun always washes up when he gets up early, but obviously, there is no such condition here.
He took the roasted locusts and started eating them.
The villagers still felt that the young master's servant was more amiable, and because it was this servant who came up with the idea of eating locusts to fill their stomachs, they were filled with gratitude towards him.
"Brother Yu, after the news of eating locusts spread yesterday, the fields were full of people catching locusts. When we went there, there were not many locusts left."
Yu Jinshu smiled and said, "Next year, there will be fewer locusts, and the crops will grow well. Then there will be no more famine."
The villager grinned, showing off his uneven teeth, and said, "Anyway, eat locusts whenever you come across them. They can cure illnesses and help you grow taller!"
The locusts we had this morning lacked fat and salt, and their flavor was much less pronounced.
Under normal circumstances, Pu Kun would not be able to eat it, but when he saw Yu Jinshu and the people eating happily, he felt that he could definitely eat it too.
After the meal, Pu Kun took Yu Jinshu back to the capital.
The first thing Pu Kun did when he entered the imperial city was to summon all the court officials to the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Yu Jinshu originally wanted to go directly to the imperial kitchen, but Pu Kun ordered him to stay in the side hall of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
When the ministers arrived at the Hall of Supreme Harmony, they were stunned to see the emperor wearing a commoner's robe.
The emperor actually went on a secret visit to the people.
No wonder there was no morning court for two days.
Pu Kun first announced that people in areas across the country affected by locust plagues were encouraged to eat locusts, and then he talked about Yu Jinshu's contribution.
"Eating locusts will not only help the people survive the famine temporarily, but it will also eliminate the locusts. There will be fewer locusts next year, and the harvest will surely be better. I previously said that if you can come up with a way to control the locusts, there will be a generous reward."
Pu Kun looked at the eunuch and said, "Ask Yu Jinshu, the concubine of the Marquis of Anning, to come to the main hall."
There was a lot of discussion in the court.
"Is it Yu Jinshu, the concubine of the Marquis of Anning?"
"Isn't she the palace maid who came up with the novel tricks on the day of the Queen Mother's birthday banquet?"
Yu Jinshu was brought into the hall. She hadn't had time to change her clothes. She was wearing a gray men's robe. Her stunning face exuded a heroic air.
She came before the emperor and performed the masculine etiquette.
Pu Kun looked at Yu Jinshu and said, "Yu Jinshu, although you are a woman, you are more talented and virtuous than men. It was you who came up with the idea of eating locusts, killing two birds with one stone and solving the locust plague."
He looked at Yu Jinshu, and the more he looked at him, the more he liked him. "I once said that whoever can come up with a way to control the locust plague will be rewarded handsomely. Let me ask you, what reward do you want?"
Yu Jinshu was not modest either, and said simply: "This servant wants to be promoted to a female official."
The court officials were discussing
Some people say that this woman is quite ambitious, recommended herself, and has some of the demeanor of a female official.
Some people also said that although she was a female official, she was still a slave. Since she was so beautiful, she should ask the emperor for the position of concubine.
Pu Kun said with a serious face, "Since that's the case, I will promote you to the rank of Second Rank Royal Attendant. You will be on duty in Zhenghe Palace. In addition to being responsible for my daily meals, you will also be required to serve in the study."
The emperor has never had a female attendant, Yu Jinshu is the first one.
Moreover, the study in Zhenghe Hall is where the emperor reviews memorials. From what the emperor said, he wants Yu Jinshu to assist in handling government affairs.
In this way, Yu Jinshu is not an ordinary female official, but the emperor's confidant, and her every move is very likely to affect the entire court and even the country's destiny.
Moreover, Yu Jinshu is so beautiful. If the emperor favors her, I am afraid she will continue to be the emperor's favorite in the future.
Pu Kun added, "Becoming a female official is not a great reward. I will also give Yu Jinshu a gold medal that will exempt him from death, three thousand taels of gold, and two hundred pieces of brocade."
Upon hearing this, Yu Jinshu immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, we are in the midst of a famine. Money should be spent where it counts. I absolutely cannot accept this kind of money."
These words shocked all the court officials.
If an ordinary woman were to encounter the three thousand taels of gold awarded by the emperor, and the brocade that could only be bought with gold, she would probably kneel down immediately to express her gratitude.
But the woman refused it and said, "It's a famine now and money should be spent where it's needed most."
Some court officials were originally worried that women entering the palace to assist the emperor in handling state affairs would harm the country, but after hearing what she said, they felt that their worries were unnecessary.
This woman is no ordinary woman!
Pu Kun looked at Yu Jinshu and was secretly happy in his heart. It seemed that he had not misjudged him.
Although he was secretly happy, his face remained serious: "Yu Jinshu, since you don't want this money, then I will distribute it in your name to help the victims return home as soon as possible."
Yu Jinshu bowed in thanks.
Pu Kun announced his withdrawal from court.
Yu Jinshu went to the imperial kitchen to pack his luggage.
She is about to move into Zhenghe Hall.
When she packed her things and came over, her seal and other items had already been delivered to her.
The room she lived in was right next to Pu Kun's bedroom.
The news that Yu Jinshu became a second-rank imperial attendant quickly spread to the harem.
The masters of each palace were all extremely angry.
Yu Jinshu's elder sister Yu Meilin even broke her favorite vase and glass cup.
"Why? Why can a lowly concubine like Yu Jinshu be able to stay with the emperor day and night in Zhenghe Palace?"
Yirong, who came to report the news, came up to Yu Meilian and said, "Your Majesty, I heard that Yu Jinshu has been assigned to the study in Zhenghe Hall. From now on, the entire court will be under her control."
"Haha..." Yu Meilian laughed loudly. "How could Yu Jinshu, a concubine's daughter who has been neglected since childhood, control the entire court? What a joke! I think she's only good enough at cooking, yet she's trying to control the court. Humph, I'm just waiting for her to mess things up and anger the court officials. She'll have a miserable death in the end."
When she said the last four words, she gritted her teeth, her face full of jealousy.
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