"Aiyo, my Young Mistress, this is a rare item!
Siam just offered it as a tribute, and it was given to you by His Majesty … "As he spoke, the eunuch walked over and carefully picked up the brocade box. He presented it to Xue Baoqin and gently opened the lid of the box with hundreds of flowers.
She saw a pair of blood-colored jade bracelets lying quietly on the black velvet cushion.
The bright blood-colored bracelets seemed to be enshrouded in light, making the cushion red.
Baoqin picked up the bracelets and felt that they were extremely warm to the touch, as if she was holding a piece of solidified grease in her hand. "Is this jade?
Why is it red? "She had seen white jade, green jade, and purple jade, but she had never seen red jade.
The eunuch explained with a face full of smiles, "Replying to Young Master, this jade is called Red Jadeite. It has no impurities and shows the color of pure blood. It is a rare treasure, also known as Blood Jade.
Although we have a large territory and abundant resources, we don't produce much red jadeite.
The best red jadeite is in Siam, and they offer some as a tribute every year, but not much.
Especially this year, they offered a pair of bracelets as a tribute.
Now, it's yours … "
After Baoqin sent the eunuch away and put away the gift, Baochai came over and said, "His Majesty really loves his younger sister and is so tolerant.
I'm afraid that once you enter the palace, you will be given a high title.
In the future, when you become the mistress of the palace, don't forget to help your family. "
"Of course." Baoqin said, "But, if you can't help, I can't do anything about it, right?
Xue Pan gege already has a murder case, and because of this, he also implicated my sister.
Elder Sister should also have a good discussion with Auntie. She should harden her heart and properly control her.
Even if he can't have a big future, he shouldn't cause trouble.
Sister, don't you think so? "
Baochai said seriously, "Sister, you're right. Mother and I also want my brother to walk on the right path.
It's just that he's very stubborn, and there's nothing we can do! "
Baoqin said, "As long as you have the heart, it's not difficult.
After all, his aunt was his mother. Wouldn't it be fine if she used filial piety to control him?
If he didn't listen, he would cut off his money supply.
This way, he wouldn't have the capital to go out and waste time.
Another one was the servant who followed the Xue Pan elder brother. He was a vile character. In order to profit, even if his master did not learn bad things, he would still encourage his master to learn bad things.
During this period of time, I've been watching coldly. Xue Pan gege has a few servants who are like this.
This kind of person should be driven out, otherwise, he will cause a lot of trouble … "
The two sisters discussed the future of Xue Pan for an entire afternoon.
Baochai finally hardened his heart and decided to properly control the Xue Pan.
Seeing that her cousin was about to become a phoenix, they should also take advantage of this opportunity to raise their family to another level.
If she missed such a good opportunity, she would not be able to eat or sleep in peace … …
At the same time, in the forbidden palace, in the Consort Xian's Shu 'an Palace.
Compared to the Empress's Feng Yi Palace, Shu 'an Palace's scenery was much better, and the architecture was more exquisite.
Feng Yi Palace had not been renovated for a long time, but Shu 'an Palace had only been renovated two years ago.
Therefore, although Feng Yi Palace was more spacious, Shu 'an Palace was more comfortable to live in.
Moreover, it was closer to the Emperor's Yangxin Palace Hall.
The Emperor had specially given this palace to Consort Xian. It had to be said that he favored her a lot.
At this time, Consort Xian, Le Huijun, was holding a small bowl of fish food and sitting beside the pond, lazily feeding the fish.
From time to time, her slender hands would pick up a few balls of fragrant fish food and sprinkle it into the dark green pond water. The koi fish in the water floated up to fight for the food. Each of them was glossy and smooth, with big heads and big ears. It could be seen that they were living a very comfortable life.
After she finished feeding the fish in the bowl, she put it to the side and elegantly clapped her hands. She then asked, "Has the tribute from Siam arrived this year?"
The eunuch at the side bowed and replied, "It has already arrived. Consort Xian's reward has just been delivered. Does Consort Xian want to take a look?"
Le Huijun waved her hand and said, "Actually, there is nothing to see. Siam's things are very good, but their red jadeite is very good.
Last year, I received a jade pendant and a jade hairpin. Both of them are very good.
I don't know if this year's red jadeite can compare to last year's … … "After a while, she saw that the eunuch at the side did not reply. She frowned and said," Are you mute?
This consort is asking you what the quality of this year's red jadeite is! "
The eunuch's bent waist immediately bowed even lower, "Reporting to Consort Xian, among the rewards from our palace this year, there is no red jadeite … …"
"How can that be?
His Majesty knows that I like red jadeite the most. If there is, he will definitely give it to me. "
Concubine Xian's slender eyebrows twitched. "Could it be that you dogs of a slave have the audacity to do so?"
The eunuch hurriedly knelt down and replied, "Consort Xian, please don't be angry. How can we be so daring?
It is just that this year, Siam only offered a pair of blood jade bracelets … … "
Consort Xian's eyes flashed coldly. She said slowly, "Could it be that His Majesty gave the bracelets to the Empress?"
Cold sweat appeared on the eunuch's forehead, but he did not dare to wipe it with his hand, "No, His Majesty gave the bracelets to … …" He stuttered for a while, but he could not say the name of the bracelets.
"If it is not the Empress, could it be that Consort Xiande?"
Consort Xian snorted coldly, "Who doesn't know that Consort Xiande of hers is just an empty shell?
His Majesty has not set foot in her palace for half a year. He doesn't care about her at all.
A title is also inexplicable. She is not one of the four Consorts Guishu, Virtuous, and Xian. She seems to be detached, but in fact, she has no real power.
Even her usual treatment is based on the treatment of Zhaoyi.
His Majesty does not care about such a person at all. Are you telling me that His Majesty gave the only blood jade bracelet to her? "
Her phoenix-like eyes were full of vigor, and the eunuch on the ground almost fell to the ground. He hurriedly replied, "Reporting to niangniang, it's not Consort Xian De. It's Young Mistress Xue, who's still outside the palace!"
Young Mistress Xue?
Xue Baoqin!
Hearing this name, Consort Xian suddenly clenched her fists. Her long nails, painted with red balsam flower juice, almost dug into her flesh.
After a long time, she slowly opened her mouth and said, "Didn't Xue Baoqin say that she can't enter the palace for the time being?" Very good. The Empress, who was used to pretending to be virtuous and generous, finally couldn't help but make a move.
It was obvious that Xue Baoqin was a great threat to the women in the harem.
"Indeed."
The eunuch finally found a chance to wipe his sweat and replied, "But His Majesty said that because he sympathized with Young Mistress Xue's young age, he allowed her to spend more time with her family outside the palace. She doesn't have to enter the palace for the time being.
At the same time, he also rewarded her with a lot of jewelry, silk, and other things.
Among them is the blood jade bracelet from the Kingdom of Siam. "
After saying this, he waited for Consort Xian to fly into a rage. He was already mentally prepared to be angry.
But after a long time, he still didn't hear any sound, so he couldn't help but quietly look up.
In his field of vision, Consort Xian, who was always beautiful and awe-inspiring, had a rare look of melancholy. She stared blankly at the gorgeous sunset in the sky and murmured, "He really put in a lot of effort …"
Inexplicably, the eunuch felt that Consort Xian was a little pitiful in this way.
His Majesty couldn't be said to be bad to Consort Xian. He rewarded her first and often came to Shu 'an Palace.
It could be said that among the few concubines in the palace, Consort Xian was definitely the most favored by the Emperor.
However, he looked on coldly. His Majesty favored her, but this was not necessarily love.
If a person really loved someone, their eyes and actions couldn't lie.
His Majesty's treatment of Concubine Virtue was always lacking something … If he could feel it, Concubine Virtue, as the person involved, could probably feel it too.
In the past, there was no comparison, so he couldn't see anything. Now that there was a comparison … he had a hunch that this harem was going to be turbulent.
After a long silence, the eunuch gathered his courage and said, "Why do you worry, Consort Xian?
You have the highest status other than the Empress, and you have the Princess by your side. His Majesty's favor has never waned.
How can a little girl who hasn't entered the palace be your opponent?
His Majesty will only be interested in her for a few days and forget about her. "
"Is that so?" Consort Xian said faintly. She didn't seem to find comfort in the eunuch's words.
She smiled bitterly and said, "You haven't seen that Xue Baoqin. If you did … I'm afraid that even a eunuch like you would be tempted …"
Hearing this, the eunuch hurriedly said with a smile, "I haven't seen that Young Mistress Xue, but I know that in the entire palace, there is no one as beautiful as you, Consort Xian.
In terms of aura and character, I don't believe that a little girl can compare to you, Consort Xian. "
Consort Xian still didn't show her face. She waved the eunuch away and leaned on the chair of the beauty, watching the sun set.
Little by little, the sun set. Darkness gradually descended. She, who was shrouded in darkness, looked even more gloomy.
After a long while, she finally stood up and slowly walked into the hall.
At this time, the atmosphere in the Empress' palace was not much better than Shu 'an Palace.
The Empress was still lying on the bed, wearing dark makeup and pretending to be ill.
She was obviously anxious. She looked at He Rui by the bed and said, "His Majesty hasn't come to see me for a few days. Is he angry with me?"