Chapter 376: Keep It
The old woman also received a reward before she left. She was not very interested in rewards, but the gold melon seeds given by Concubine Jing Zhaoyi had a different meaning.
She won't spend this money, she wants to keep it.
Here, Shen Chuliu had just sent the old woman away when Laba Festival arrived.
"Hello, Concubine Jing. This is something the Emperor asked me to bring to you. Please take a look." As he spoke, he opened a flat box.
There were twelve silver combs inside.
"This silver comb can dredge the meridians, invigorate blood circulation and nourish the body. It is most suitable for you." Layue smiled and handed the box to Yuanxiao.
"The workmanship is really beautiful." Shen Chuliu picked up a comb. It was carved with a pattern of magpies climbing plum trees. The teeth of the comb were fine but polished very smoothly.
A comb is not an ordinary thing. It is very romantic for the emperor to give one as a gift.
"This time I have to find out carefully. Is this given only to me? Or does it belong to others as well?" Shen Chuliu asked with a smile.
Laba had already prepared for her to ask: "To answer your Majesty, this time only you have it. Of course the Queen will have it too, but it's not given now."
Shen Chuliu smiled and said, "If that's the case, I understand. Go back and tell the emperor that I have received his kindness. I will replace all the combs right away."
Laba agreed with a smile, received the reward and left.
Shen Chuliu looked at the twelve combs and liked them very much. They were indeed well made.
There are magpies on plum trees, lotus flowers and lotus roots, bluebirds spreading their wings, peacocks spreading their tails, Buddha's hands, etc., all of which are very exquisite.
Shen Chuliu was in a pretty good mood.
Comb, besides the fact that silver comb is good for the body, this comb also represents a lot of meanings.
In ancient times, it was common for men and women to give each other combs as a token of their love.
However, the emperor gave Shen Chuliu a comb, probably to show that he was thinking of her.
No matter how you look at it, it's considered important.
More valuable than other things.
Shen Chuliu smiled and said, "Replace all my combs."
Zizhu and Zirui agreed with a smile, took out two new ones, and replaced the old ones.
Laba returned to Haiyan Palace and told the emperor what Shen Chuliu had said, and the emperor was very happy.
I went to handle government affairs in a very good mood.
The maids here at Shen Chuliu were a little nervous about the three new beauties, but the emperor's combs calmed everyone down very well.
Everyone gradually came to realize that this was true. Although newcomers were good, their master had been in the palace for many years and would not fall out of favor easily.
Shen Chuliu herself didn't care much about these things. She had played with the emperor and had received rewards.
The newcomer should know that she is a favored one, isn't that enough? So, after three days, when the emperor began to favor the newcomer, she was extremely calm.
The first person to serve the emperor in bed was Lady Yan.
She was not late for the greetings today, but it was obvious that she was different from before. She was more charming.
After the ceremony, the Queen allowed him to sit down.
"This is not the palace, so there are fewer rules. Appreciate the beauty." The queen raised her hand gently.
Lady Yan thanked again.
Although she looked somewhat coquettish, her expression was cold and a little contradictory.
Ning Zhaorong was very disgusted and said, "Miss Yan won the first place. I think she will be favored for a while."
This is a roundabout way of saying that Yan Mei's favor will not last long.
I don't know if the beautiful lady understood or not. She just smiled slightly, and the arc of her smile was not even big.
For a moment, everyone didn't know whether this person was really cold and aloof or just pretending.
"Sister Yan is so beautiful, it's only right that she's favored." Lady Mei said with a smile.
"My beautiful lady, please don't underestimate yourself. You are also beautiful. Naturally, you are favored." Li Zhaoyuan said with a smile.
"Oh, the three beauties who came in this time are all beautiful. Just looking at them is pleasing to the eye. Each of them has his own unique style." Wen Chongrong said with a smile.
Everyone smiled to give him face.
Concubine Qian snorted, but she didn't say anything to ruin the atmosphere.
"The weather is getting hotter, so you all need to take precautions against heat stroke. I have also asked someone to send the things the children need. Herbal tea has a cold nature, so it's not good for the children to drink too much, so I have prepared a lot of things that won't harm their bodies." said the Queen.
The concubines who came with their children naturally stood up to express their gratitude.
"The eldest princess is ill. I have asked people to see her several times, but unfortunately the child is timid. The news of Jiang Zilan's death has frightened her." The queen looked around and said: "Jing Zhaoyi is usually good at talking. How about I send you to see the eldest princess and give her some advice?"
Shen Chuliu smiled: "I obey your orders."
"Well, that's good. It will definitely be useful if you go. There's nothing else to do today, so let's just go." The queen waved her hand.
Everyone took their leave and left Heqing Palace. Shen Chuliu went to Liufang Pavilion where the princesses lived.
The eldest princess did become ill after Jiang Zilan's death. In addition to being frightened, she inevitably also felt guilty.
After all, she is just a child of ten years old. If she kills someone and has no remorse at all, she is not a human being.
When Shen Chuliu came, he smelled medicine in the room.
The third princess was accompanying her here. When she saw her coming, she stood up and said, "Hello, mother Jing."
"Hello, Third Princess. Are you here to accompany the First Princess? I am here on the orders of the Queen to check on the princess. Is the First Princess feeling better?"
"Replying to Queen Jing Zhaoyi, the eldest princess's condition is sometimes better and sometimes worse. It's not a serious illness, just a recurring fever. She is kind-hearted, and it's not good to be like this because of Jiang Zilan's matter." The third princess's maid said hurriedly.
The third princess was only six years old, so naturally she couldn't answer anything.
Shen Chuliu nodded: "Okay. Then I'll go in and take a look."
The third princess hurriedly took her leave.
When Shen Chuliu went in, the eldest princess had already heard the noise and stood up.
"Greetings, Mother Jing."
"Lie down. Are you feeling better?" Shen Chuliu came over and asked.
"I'm much better. Thank you, Mother Jing, for coming to see me." The eldest princess was a little frightened.
"First, the Queen Mother has given the order, and second, the eldest princess really needs guidance." Shen Chuliu said as he sat down.
The eldest princess's maid, Jasmine, hurriedly said she was going to make tea and left.
"I'm sorry to have made mother and mother Concubine Jing worried." The eldest princess clutched the quilt gently, feeling a little helpless.
"Your mother and I are both worried." Shen Chuliu smiled faintly: "Your mother is the queen, and she cares about every prince and princess. This is what a legitimate mother should do. As for me, you can call me mother if you want, or call me madam if you don't want. Whether I care about you or not, you should think more about whether I am really kind-hearted. Or do I want to harm you?"
"How could it be...Mother Jing wouldn't..." The eldest princess became nervous.
"That may not be the case. After all, your mother and I are not on good terms." Shen Chuliu laughed again.
The eldest princess was silent for a while, but suddenly relaxed: "Mother...she talks too much, but she doesn't dare to hurt anyone."
"I've strayed off topic. Let's just talk about you. Is your illness caused by Jiang Zilan's death? Or is it because you feel guilty towards your father?"
The eldest princess paused. She had never expected her father...
(End of this chapter)
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