Chapter 39 The Emperor is Thinking About It
When Xuanyuan Ling arrived at the Imperial Study, he remembered what he had said last night: "Go to the Treasure Room and ask someone to make a chain."
Zhao Hai was confused: "What kind of chain does the emperor want?"
Xuanyuan Ling said, "Wear it on the ankle." He paused and said, "It's best if it makes a sound when shaken."
Zhao Hai: “…”
This anklet is different from a bracelet. I’m afraid it’s not available in the private warehouse. It’s rare that the emperor is still thinking of asking the Sizhenfang to make it.
He quickly lowered his head to avoid showing any wrong expression on his face, and did not dare to ask anyone else to go. He had to go to Sizhen’s room and give the order himself.
Mao Delu, the manager of the Sizhenfang, was quite surprised to see Zhao Hai coming over: "Eunuch Zhao, what brings you here today?" People of Zhao Hai's status would not normally come to the Sizhenfang.
Zhao Hai said: "I came here for something. The emperor asked for an anklet. You should make it for me."
"Anklet?" Mao Delu asked, "Did the emperor order what kind of anklet we should have?"
Zhao Hai’s expression was hard to describe: “It was said that if you shake it, it will make a sound.”
Mao Delu and Zhao Hai exchanged an expression that said "you understand, I understand too". Mao Delu said with the mindset of a craftsman: "If you want something that makes a sound when you shake it, I have a style here. But this chain is probably not as fun as an anklet."
Zhao Hai heard this and said, "I don't understand these things. You can make a few more styles and then ask the emperor to choose one."
Mao Delu had an idea in mind, and when he saw Zhao Hai leaving, he couldn't help but wonder who the emperor was going to give the anklet to. Although the Sizhen Room was not as good as the Imperial Kitchen, people in the harem had to choose their dishes according to the situation. Whoever the emperor wanted to reward today, they would definitely be polite.
Mao Delu thought about it and immediately called together the craftsmen from the Sizhenfang to draw and discuss. They worked quickly and produced several styles in just half a day. They were sent to Xuanyuan Ling in the afternoon.
Xuanyuan Ling saw it and picked up a golden anklet. The golden bell on it made a crisp sound when it moved. The appearance of this thing was a bit like the anklets worn on the feet of toddlers, except that it was made of gold and had patterns engraved on it. It was not as cute as the ones worn by children, but instead made people think that it would look very beautiful if the feet were walking with this thing.
"The people in the Sizhenfang are quite capable."
Xuanyuan Ling said: "Ask them to make a bracelet with this anklet."
Although he had just given her a pair of red jade bracelets, he couldn't help but look at the anklet and felt that Si Zhenfang's craftsmanship was good, so there was nothing wrong with giving Shen Qing another pair of bracelets.
Zhao Hai agreed, and this time he did not go on his own, but asked Xiao Xia Zi to go.
Xuanyuan Ling curled his lips and said, "When you're done, ask someone to send it to Shen Liangren."
The next day, Shen Qing received the anklet and bracelet sent by Xiao Xiazi.
When Xiao Xia Zi passed the message to Shen Qing, she asked Zhao Hai to give some advice, but now she is very serious and respectful.
In fact, Chen Qing is still a good man, but things are different now.
Xiao Xiazi said, "The Emperor specially asked me to bring it to you, and also told you to always carry it with you in the future."
Shen Qing naturally wanted to thank him: "Thank you, Your Majesty, and I'm also sorry to bother Eunuch Xiao Xiazi to make this trip."
When Zhao Hai ordered Xiao Xiazi to deliver the reward, he had deliberately taken care of it before delivering it. After that, every time Xiao Xiazi came, Chen Qing would give him a reward.
This time was no exception. Xiao Xiazi knew that Chen Qing was a very generous person, and he was very happy to come to Zhaohua Palace to give him a reward.
It's really not for that little bit of reward money. Concubine Yu is also generous. But this grandson gets the reward and treats it in a friendly manner as if the reward is given by someone thinking of your kindness. How can that be the same?
Even though he's a slave, he's still a human being.
Xiao Xia Zi said a few auspicious words before leaving with a smile on her face.
Chunhua whispered, "The emperor really misses me so much that he sent someone to send me something again."
Xiao Xiazi didn't say what it was just now. Chen Qing opened it and saw the golden bell anklet and the same bracelet inside: "..."
Did the emperor really awaken some weird hobby?
Can she wear this thing?
"Put it up first."
Chunhua took the things and put them away without any suspicion.
After lunch in the afternoon.
Shen Qing planned to go out for a walk and eat. This place is close to the Imperial Garden, but that's the only benefit it has.
She walked around like this, and when it was almost time, she decided to go back.
Unexpectedly, when she was about to return, she ran into Concubine Shen.
Noble Lady Shen came to avoid disaster again. Concubine Yu was becoming more and more brazen. She could not bear it any longer and went out to hide again. After all, Concubine Yu would not allow anyone to block her. It was okay as long as she avoided her during the day. However, the servants who followed her suffered. Since their master was not around, they had to be punished for her.
"Greetings to the noble lady Shen."
Concubine Shen held Shen Qing in her arms: “No need.”
Shen Qing said that they were in different positions and couldn’t break the rules.
Noble Shen looked at Shen Qing calmly.
Chen Qing had heard that she was tortured by Concubine Yu, but it was impossible that Concubine Yu would turn her guns on her just because she met Zouzou today, right?
Of course, Concubine Shen didn't mean that. The two of them didn't have much friendship to begin with. It was just a brief encounter. After the greetings, Shen Qing took her leave.
Shen Qing said goodbye and left the Imperial Garden. The smile on Shen Guiren's face disappeared without a trace.
She walked expressionlessly in the imperial garden. The flowers all around her were so beautiful that they made her day seem even more desolate.
She said quietly, "Others come to the Imperial Garden to stroll around, but I come here to avoid disaster."
The maidservant beside Concubine Shen didn't dare to answer.
"Am I supposed to be controlled by Concubine Yu so that I can't even turn over?" Concubine Shen looked into the distance.
The palace maid was really scared and wanted to give some advice, but she couldn't say anything. Concubine Yu was of a high position, and it was her misfortune that she was targeted by her. She was not in favor, so what else could she do except endure it?
Just as I was thinking about it, I heard Concubine Shen say, "Go back."
"Your Excellency..." If we go back now, I'm afraid Concubine Yu's people are still there.
Concubine Shen said, "Go back, you can't avoid it."
If you can't avoid it, just face it.
Thinking of this, Concubine Shen's expression became a little more resolute. On this day, she was taught a lesson by Concubine Yu about the rules. But when Concubine Yu sent a message to ask Concubine Shen to go the next day, Concubine Shen said that she was not feeling well and did not want to go.
How could Concubine Yu believe this?
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