Chapter 139 The Emperor Also Has a Vermilion Mole
Chapter 139 The Emperor Also Has a Vermilion Mole
The next morning, Shen Zhiyao returned from paying respects in Fengyi Palace, and the decree of enthronement spread. Hu Xuanqing was enthroned as Baolin and moved into the newly built Zhengfuxuan.
This was the emperor's usual style. No matter what kind of background the woman was, Bo Muxi was always stingy when it came to conferring titles on concubines. Giving her a Baolin was considered generous. The way he rewarded Zhao Jingzi at the beginning seemed extremely abrupt, even though it was a generous treatment for her biological mother's family.
Shen Zhiyao understood what was going on. The dog emperor really liked Hu Baolin. As long as she didn't do anything stupid, it would be only a matter of time before she climbed up to him.
"Master, I saw Hu Baolin yesterday and he looks like a vixen. He is not as pretty as you at all!" Qiuyue said unconvinced. She really felt that her master had not grown up yet. In another two years, she would be more beautiful.
Shen Zhiyao smiled and said, "It's just Baolin, why are you rushing to compete with her? But your sense of crisis is right, and you should put in some effort."
"Isn't it? I am worried that Hu Baolin is an excellent musician and must have a great influence in the emperor's heart."
"Let's not talk about anything else for now. Just prepare some rewards and send them to Zheng Fuxuan. We have to give them away. We can't let others laugh at us for being stingy." Shen Zhiyao instructed.
Qiuyue smiled knowingly: "Yes, then I will watch and prepare. Master is right, there is only one Baolin, and Master should not worry about it."
After Shen Zhiyao watched Qiuyue leave, she thought to herself: The emperor is really good at stirring up trouble. He moved into the Zhengfu Palace, which is a homonym for the palace. I wonder who he wants to "conquer" by entering the palace...
As a newcomer to the palace, Hu Baolin followed a much more formal procedure. He bathed and adjusted himself in the first three days, and did not sleep with the emperor or meet him.
The Queen also allowed her not to visit Fengyi Palace to pay her respects for three days.
In the afternoon, when Qiuyue personally led people to Zhengfuxuan to deliver the reward, Hu Baolin seemed to attach great importance to it and personally brought his personal maid Yinlian to receive the gift.
"Before I entered the palace, I had already heard of Concubine Jin's talent and character, and I had long wanted to make friends with her. I hope Qiuyue can tell Concubine Jin on my behalf that I will not be able to move around for the next three days according to the rules. I will definitely find an opportunity to visit her after the ban is lifted."
Hu Baolin treated his servants with great courtesy and spoke appropriately, so Qiuyue felt that he should not be underestimated.
"I will certainly convey your message to Her Majesty, please rest assured." Qiuyue bowed in response, but did not say much.
Yinlian walked forward with a smile and stuffed an exquisite purse into Qiuyue's hand: "My master has just entered the palace, and I haven't experienced anything. I will have to bother Sister Qiuyue in the future."
Qiuyue couldn't refuse, so she accepted it generously and put ten taels of silver in it.
After returning to Cuiweixuan, Qiuyue told her about the purse.
"Isn't it good to make money? Just take it and it will be considered as a way to make up for the loss." Shen Zhiyao said with a smile.
Qiuyue wanted to speak but held back. She didn't want to remind her any more so as not to cause trouble to her master.
Shen Zhiyao naturally saw it, and smiled to comfort him: "The harem is like this, there will always be new people added. Not to mention the new people, even the concubines in the palace now, there are many who have not yet fully exerted their strength. For example, I was silent for more than a year before I started to gain momentum."
"It has been less than four years since the Emperor ascended the throne. How old are you now? If you follow me, you must keep a calm mind and get used to the ups and downs as soon as possible. There will be many more days of struggle in the future!"
Shen Zhiyao's words made it clear that she had never wanted to live a Buddhist life in the harem. The real fight had just begun. Qiuyue felt her blood boiling.
"Yes, master, I will remember it!" Qiuyue promised as if she was swearing an oath.
In Fengyi Palace, the Queen was lying on the couch in a rare leisurely moment, with Shijin and Huayun massaging her shoulders and legs.
"Empress, do you want to intervene in Hu Baolin's matter?" Shijin asked carefully.
When the Queen heard this, her thoughts suddenly flew to the time when Bo Muxi participated in the fight for the throne, and to a zither player named Qin Man who had been hiding in the inner court of the Four Princes' Palace.
Once, when Bo Muxi was drunk and staying at her place, he muttered to himself under the influence of alcohol: "I am really lonely... Only Qin Man and I can relate to each other..."
Queen Mother Zhao probably forgot that it was she who personally sent people to secretly strangle Qin Man.
That day, Bo Muxi's eyes were red, and she wished she could protect the person she cared about. The memory was still fresh in her mind. After five years, this Hu Xuanqing really did look a bit like her.
Gu Yunran didn't care about it. How could it be easy to be a substitute for "Crimson Mole"? It would be better to be yourself like Shen Zhiyao.
"Prime Minister Hu has never shown any willingness to offer his daughter to me before. Now he suddenly does this. There must be something hidden. You must pay more attention and keep a close eye on him for me." Although the queen was serious in her instructions, she did not even open her eyes.
"Yes, I will definitely do it." Shijin would naturally take to heart the things that the Queen asked her to do.
"Empress Zhuang will give birth in about a month." Shijin couldn't help but remind him.
Ever since the Queen and Concubine Jin became closer, she seemed to have forgotten about Concubine Zhuang. Although she still cares about her, she often needs to remind herself. This is very different from before.
"Well, you pack up some rare jewelry that Ying State sent some time ago. It's time for me to go to Yongfu Palace to take a look." The queen finally opened her eyes.
"Your Majesty..." Shijin originally wanted to add that this time when he went to Yongfu Palace, he had to coax Concubine Zhuang. Cuibai said that Concubine Zhuang's mood swings had become more and more obvious in recent days.
"Let Huayun send the box of crystals to Concubine Jin. She likes these fancy things. I think if we send it to her, she will be happy and can use it well." The queen interrupted Shijin.
"Yes..." Shijin was speechless. His master didn't think about comforting his good sister who was about to give birth to a prince. At this moment, he was still thinking about Concubine Jin.
Shijin secretly complained in his heart: Fortunately, the master is not a man, otherwise, he would be a scumbag! Big pig's hoof!
When Huayun delivered the box full of crystals to Cuiweixuan, Shen Zhiyao not only received her in person, but also asked Qiuyue to give her a big "red envelope".
After Huayun left, Shen Zhiyao opened the box and saw that it was full of crystals in various colors. The quality was excellent and could be used to make jewelry. It was unique in the palace.
The styles of rewards given by the empress and the emperor were very different. Bo Muxi liked to give expensive and luxurious gifts, while the empress preferred to give unique and thoughtful gifts.
However, this crystal is still very valuable in this era, as rare things are valuable.
Shen Zhiyao picked out half a box of crystals and handed them to Qiuyue along with the drawings she had drawn out of boredom: "Go to the clothing bureau and get some gold to inlay and create some jewelry."
Qiuyue opened the blueprint and took a look at it, then smiled happily and said, "If it is made like this, it will definitely look great. The master is really amazing!"
In the evening, Chu An ran into the hall again: "Master, someone came from Changde Palace and said that the emperor will come here to dine later!"
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