Chapter 697 New Year Red Seal

Except for the deserted Lianrui Palace, most places in the harem were bustling and lively.

Especially Si Linglong, after a good sleep, had completely forgotten about Bai Qianqian, and asked someone to bring up the red envelopes she had prepared in advance.

Although she missed the greetings from the clan members, the concubines in the harem were supposed to come as well.

Concubine Lian was not allowed to move around during her illness, so that was the case for both her and Concubine Quan.

"Sister Quan and I have already discussed it. We will give both of us the same amount of red envelopes. This way, there won't be any comparisons."

After all, when it comes to family background, she is definitely richer.

What if she gave more and Sister Quan gave less, wouldn't that make it difficult for Sister Quan? So the two sides agreed at the beginning to give the same amount.

Helian Yue looked at the pile of purses on the two trays brought over by the palace servants and raised his eyebrows slightly.

There are so many people in his harem?

But he soon realized that some of them were probably for the palace maids below.

But Si Linglong took a purse from one of the trays and looked at it, then stuffed the purse into Helian Yue's arms, "This is prepared for the emperor."

Helian Yue looked at the purse in his hand that was filled with small gold ingots and thought it was funny. "I have some too?"

Si Linglong looked at him with an expression that said, "What are you thinking about?" She pointed to the purse in the tray on the right and explained,

"It's not for you. It's for you to give to the concubines."

After a pause, she was worried that Ah Yue would be disappointed, so she coaxed him in a gentle voice, "I'll pack a big one for you when we get back."

Helian Yue's mouth twitched at that moment.

He is the emperor, and he still needs her to give him a red envelope?

If he wants a red envelope, he can go to the Queen Mother!

and……

Helian Yue pointed at the purse on the tray and asked, "What do you mean by what you prepared for my concubines? I have already prepared a list of gifts and rewards for my concubines in advance."

Si Linglong knew that of course. The New Year gift for the harem was also arranged by her and Sister Quan, but this was different from the red envelopes.

"On New Year's Day, the emperor personally hands over a purse. It's not a big deal, but it has a different meaning."

Si Linglong was actually feeling guilty.

After all, as the most favored concubine in the palace, she could naturally say that she lived a free and easy life in the palace, but she could not ignore the existence of other concubines in the palace as a matter of course just because she lived a free and easy life.

Even if these people were willing to stay in the palace, they were wasting their precious time in the palace day by day. Even Li Guipin, who was now on good terms with her, hadn't she expected the emperor's favor in her heart?

But Si Linglong took that share all for herself, and no one else got any.

These people said they had no resentment in their hearts, but Si Linglong herself didn't believe it.

But Si Linglong would definitely not agree to ask A Yue to share her love.

In that case, let's make up for it in other ways.

After all, even if they work in the palace, employees hope that their outstanding employee awards will be presented to them by the boss himself.

I don’t know whether the boss will remember you, but at least the sense of ceremony is there.

That's why Si Linglong thought of asking A Yue to personally deliver a red envelope.

[The boss personally handed out red envelopes, which was a ceremonial gesture. It also served as a way of comforting the employees.]

[Look, I have prepared the red envelope for you. Each of the gold ingots inside is two taels heavier than what I and Sister Quan have. It is absolutely in line with your status as an emperor.]

Si Linglong said these flattering words in her heart while carefully looking at A Yue's complicated expression.

After all, as an emperor, there is really no need to do such a thing.

But the harem is there and cannot be dispersed, so it is impossible to pretend it does not exist.

It’s not that Si Linglong is kind-hearted, but I feel that apart from the status of concubines, it’s not easy for everyone to get by.

The more Helian listened to her mumbling in her heart for a long time, the more he feared that he would be unhappy if he refused.

But he was not such a cold-hearted person. Before her, except for not entering the harem, he had never been stingy with the palace's share and rewards, naturally, also to compensate them.

But his face looked unhappy, not because he was unhappy about having to hand out red envelopes to his concubines himself.

But...

He is the emperor. Even if he wants to give red envelopes to his concubines, he has his own money. Why should he use her money?

What kind of person is he if he spends her money to send red envelopes to his concubines?