Chapter 319 This is a fair deal
In the past, Chen Liangyuan was always cautious when facing Concubine Jing, and she spoke and acted with the intention of pleasing her.
Even though they called each other sisters, in fact Chen Liangyuan was like a follower and errand boy in front of Concubine Jing, and she obeyed Concubine Jing's orders in everything.
But it's different now.
Chen Liangyuan felt that she had the prince's favor, so she felt confident.
She was wearing a brightly colored dress, walked gracefully into the Wanhe Palace, and bowed in a graceful manner.
"My sister greets Sister Jing."
Concubine Jing looked at her rosy and shiny face and smiled slightly: "Looking at your expression, I guess His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was very fond of you last night."
Naturally, Chen Liangyuan would not tell the fact that she did not sleep with the emperor last night.
She also laughed, looking a little embarrassed, but her tone was full of pride.
"Yes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is very good to me. He gave me a lot of good materials this morning. I can't use up all the materials. Why don't I give some to my sister?"
"It's good that you have this kind heart. I don't go out much recently, so I don't need those good materials to make clothes. My old clothes are enough. But you, my sister, have finally won the favor of the prince, you must cherish it."
Chen Liangyuan seemed not to hear the mockery in the other person's words, and replied with a smile: "Thank you for your advice, sister. I will definitely cherish the opportunity now."
Concubine Jing motioned for her to sit down and talk.
Chen Liangyuan knelt down and sat opposite her.
In the past, due to the difference in status, Chen Liangyuan did not dare to sit down even if she wanted to, and her posture was very tense.
But today she changed her usual cautious attitude and chose the most comfortable sitting position.
She picked up the teacup in front of her and took a sip of tea.
"Sister, the taste of this tea doesn't seem to be as good as before. Did you change the tea leaves? If so, then the people below must have treated you badly, forcing you to drink such inferior tea leaves?"
Concubine Jing smiled and said, "I have never changed the tea here. Sister, you think today's tea is not tasty. Maybe it's because your standards have become higher and you don't like the coarse tea here."
Chen Liangyuan likes this kind of sarcasm from the other party.
The more the other party mocks her, the more jealous he is of her.
And this jealousy just shows that she has surpassed the other person in some aspects.
This is a disguised affirmation of her.
Chen Liangyuan smiled and said, "Look at what you said, sister. I am not very good at tasting tea, and I can't tell whether it is good or bad. Sister, please don't blame me."
The palace maids brought the cakes and placed them between the two of them.
In the past, Chen Liangyuan did not dare to taste these pastries casually, but today she did not have so many scruples. She tasted a little of each and then commented on them in a serious manner.
Concubine Jing gently waved her round fan and said slowly, "If you like these cakes, you can take them home and enjoy them slowly."
"No, the Imperial Kitchen sent a lot of cakes to my Yulu Tower this morning. They are all new cakes that were recently developed and they taste pretty good. Sister, you should keep these cakes for yourself and enjoy them slowly."
Concubine Jing smiled and said, "That's right. My sister has just been favored and is in her prime. Do you want anything delicious? I asked you to come here today because I want to give you something."
She glanced at Dong Ling.
Dong Ling understood and immediately brought a heavy, exquisite brocade box.
When she opened the brocade box, she found a whole set of gold jewellery inside. Each piece of jewellery was inlaid with red gemstones. It looked truly gorgeous, dazzling and eye-catching.
Chen Liangyuan took one look and couldn't take her eyes off it.
"What's this, sister?"
Concubine Jing smiled and said, "This is the jewelry I brought into the palace from my mother's home. My mother specially asked someone to make it for me. Unfortunately, I have never liked such a bright red color, so I have always kept it at the bottom of the box and never worn it once. Now that you are favored, I have nothing else to show you. Only this set of jewelry can match you. I hope you can accept this gift and don't forget the friendship between us sisters."
There is no woman who doesn't love beautiful gold and silver jewelry, and Chen Liangyuan is no exception.
She struggled to move her eyes away from the jewelry, looked into Concubine Jing's eyes, and refused against her will.
"No merit, no reward. Sister, this gift is too valuable. I'm afraid I can't afford it."
Concubine Jing: "To be honest, the reason why I gave this gift to my sister is actually a little selfish. I hope my sister can do me a small favor."
"What can I do for you?"
"Not long ago, I said something wrong and accidentally offended the prince, so he punished me to copy the "A Thousand Miles of Mountains and Seas". I have been copying this painting for a long time, but I still haven't made any progress. I am really exhausted. I would like to ask my sister to help me talk to the prince and ask him to replace the "A Thousand Miles of Mountains and Seas" with another painting that is easier to copy?"
Chen Liangyuan suddenly realized: "So it's because of this matter."
She felt relieved. She was not afraid that the other party had ulterior motives, but she was afraid that the other party had no ulterior motives.
She interceded for the other party and the other party gave her a gift.
This is a fair deal.
Chen Liangyuan smiled and said, "Even if my sister doesn't send you gifts, I will still help you to intercede with the prince, but the prince always has his own opinions. I can't guarantee whether I can persuade him in the end."
Concubine Jing: "It's enough if you can help me to speak up for me."
In this way, Chen Liangyuan accepted the set of ruby and gold jewelry with peace of mind.
The two chatted for a few more words, and then Chen Liangyuan left Wanhe Palace with the set of jewelry.
Concubine Jing looked at her receding back, the smile on her face gradually faded, and a cold look appeared in her eyes.
That afternoon, Chen Liangyuan put on the set of ruby and gold jewelry and matched it with a long aqua red skirt. This outfit made her look like a blooming flower.
She looked at herself in the mirror and felt that she was beautiful no matter how she looked at herself.
Rouju came in carrying a food box and said respectfully, "My lady, the chicken soup is ready."
Chen Liangyuan stroked the gold hairpin in her hair and stood up gracefully.
"Come on, let's go get some soup for the prince."
As a result, as soon as she walked out of Yulu Tower, Chen Liangyuan felt very uncomfortable, especially her scalp was very itchy.
She couldn't help but want to scratch it.
Rouju quickly called her back, "My lady, please don't mess up your hair."
Chen Liangyuan frowned. She could bear it at first, but later she couldn't bear it anymore.
She asked Rouju to help check if there was anything dirty hidden in her hair?
Rouju pulled her hair aside and found that her entire scalp was red and covered with many rashes. She was so scared that her face turned pale immediately.
"My lady, let's go back and ask the imperial physician to see you!"
Chen Liangyuan had to turn back to Yulu Tower halfway.
(End of this chapter)
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