The next day, thinking of the red marks on his back left by Bai Susu's kitten-like scratching, Emperor Xuan Jing chuckled and said, "Go find the set of Liuli Go in my private vault and send it to Noble Lady Bai."
Wang Fuhai paused while grinding ink. The emperor was always focused when reviewing memorials, and he was really stunned by saying such a thing out of the blue.
However, the chief steward always had his own qualities. After a moment, he reacted, responded in a low voice, and wanted to go to the private library to find the Go set.
That was the Go board sent as tribute from Persia. It was made of blue and green colored glass and looked crystal clear, just like a gem.
Emperor Xuan Jing himself also liked it very much and often played with it in his hands. For this set of Go, he specially matched it with a framed chess board. Therefore, this set of Go is not only valuable but also rare. It can be said to be Emperor Xuan Jing's favorite. He did not expect that he would give it to Concubine Bai.
Wang Fuhai thought that even with Lady Bai's chess skills, she didn't need such a good Go board.
However, since the emperor had spoken, Wang Fuhai didn't dare to say anything more. He hurried to the private storehouse to find the Go set and also gave it a black lacquer and gold-painted chess pot, which made it complete.
Emperor Xuan Jing was also very satisfied. Thinking of Bai Susu's angry look after losing money in gambling yesterday, he gave her a few more instructions.
Together with the Go chess, they were all sent to Qixiang Hall.
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"Master Bai, this is the glass Go board gifted by the Emperor, along with two sets of Go manuals. One is Zhang Ni's 'Thirteen Chapters of Go Classics,' and the other is Guo Bailing's 'Official Game Manual.' The Emperor has instructed you to study these carefully, so he can continue to compete with you in Go when he has time."
Xiaochun delivered the gifts with a smile, complimented Bai Susu a few more times, then took the purse given by her master and left with satisfaction.
Before leaving, he was still sighing that Concubine Bai was indeed quite capable. Not only did she sleep with the emperor repeatedly, but every time she did, the emperor would remember her and reward her with gifts.
Although the chess manual is not as valuable as the Go board, it was selected by the emperor himself, which makes it rare, isn't it?
Anyway, he has been accompanying the emperor for so long, but he has never seen the emperor favor someone so much.
Master Bai, you have a bright future.
Master Bai, who has a promising future, looked at the chess manuals but did not feel happy.
"Master, look at this chess piece, it's so beautiful." Manxia looked at the things in the box in surprise. What kind of glass chess piece is this? She has never seen such a peculiar Go. It is more beautiful than chess pieces made of white jade or jasper.
Bai Susu flipped through the chess manual with a forced smile. "It's fine if he just sent me Go! But he even sent me a chess manual. Is this a roundabout way of saying that she's not good at chess?"
Emperor Xuan Jing, you are very good at cooking shrimp and pork heart.
"Ah!" Manxia exclaimed. Along with the Go chess manual, there were also two inconspicuous boxes. The eunuch didn't say what they were.
"Master... come and see." Bai Susu went over and saw that there were actually two boxes of gold!
One box contains small golden melon seeds, and the other box contains thin gold leaves. Although they may not be valuable when viewed individually, they are two full boxes!
Bai Susu looked at it happily. The golden leaves and golden melon seeds were just right for giving rewards to people. It solved her urgent need. Not bad, not bad.
It seems that all her efforts yesterday were not in vain. Emperor Xuan Jing finally realized that she was poor.
I thought a little silver would be a good reward, but I didn't expect it to be gold!
The emperor is indeed rich and powerful!
Bai Susu looked at the two boxes of gold and said happily, "Put them away quickly."
It's no wonder that Bai Susu is so greedy for money. She didn't bring much money with her when she entered the palace, and now she has almost spent it all. Although she has a monthly allowance, it is only enough for daily expenses.
Especially now that I am favored, my expenses are even greater than before I was no longer favored. For example, when the emperor gives me rewards, the eunuchs who come to deliver the gifts have to give me some gifts, and all that costs money.
It's also Bai Susu's fault that her family is too poor. Now that she had to play chess with Emperor Xuan Jing, it was all worth it yesterday. At least she won't have to worry about money for the next few days.
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Inside the Frost and Snow Tower
The lingering sound of the piano poured out from the palace. Concubine Ning was wearing a moon-white dress and her hands were as white as jade. As she plucked the piano, the distant sound flowed out from her fingers.
Although she is not as beautiful as Bai Susu, she has a simple and elegant figure and a graceful and elegant temperament. She is like an orchid in a valley, isolated from the world. She is indeed a rare beauty.
Ever since she knew that Emperor Xuan Jing had rewarded Lady Bai with a very precious set of Go, the master has been playing the piano, and she never stopped even when her fingers were red.
"Master, you have been playing for a long time, take a break." Dan Yue suppressed the bitterness in her heart and walked forward and said softly.
The zither's sound hummed and stopped. A tear fell down Ning Concubine Ruxue's cheek. She stroked the zither in her hand in a daze: "Danyue, the emperor also doted on me like this."
Danyue's eyes slid across the zither. The body of the zither was completely black, but it was faintly glowing with a faint green light, like vines wrapped around ancient wood. It was the famous zither handed down from generation to generation, "Luqi".
The master was a famous talented woman in the capital, especially good at music. When she first entered the palace, she sang a song that captivated the whole city, and the emperor rewarded her with this "Green Qi".
The master couldn't put it down and played it often. At that time, the emperor also loved to come to Shuangyue Tower, but ever since Concubine Hui became pregnant, the emperor had devoted all his attention to Concubine Hui.
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