nashuaworldcup Chapter 231 Reward
Chapter 231 Reward
Shen Meizhuang didn't even look at it, her eyes were still on An Lingrong, as if the pearl was not pleasing to her eyes at all.
Over there, An Lingrong keenly heard the word "precious", put down her embroidery needle, and walked quickly to the front of the few people. She looked at the things in the box and a look of disappointment appeared on her face.
Well, she thought it was gold and was happy for nothing.
"This pearl is not as big as the one Sister Mei gave us last time!" An Lingrong picked up one at random and played with it in her hand, with a look of indifference on her face.
As soon as these words came out, Concubine Qi showed a trace of embarrassment on her face, and her smile froze on her face. She hurriedly tried to make amends: "How can my things compare to Concubine Hui's? They are just a token of my love. If the two ladies don't like it, you can keep it and give it to others!"
Just as Shen Meizhuang was about to refuse, An Lingrong held her hand.
An Lingrong smiled and said, "Since Noble Lady Qi is so kind, I will accept it on behalf of Concubine Hui and Concubine Wan!"
After saying this, without waiting for Concubine Qi to speak, she took the box from Jingtai's hand, turned around and called out, "Aunt, Aunt!"
Jin Xi hurriedly walked into the hall, "My lady, this servant is here."
"This thing is a reward for you. Take it and share it with the servants." An Lingrong waved her hand nonchalantly, as if this valuable item was just an ordinary thing in her eyes.
"Yes! Thank you, Miss Wen, for the reward." Jin Xi took the box and bowed respectfully.
Concubine Qi was stunned. She never expected that An Lingrong would give these things to her so easily in front of her!
She reacted instantly, her face showing anger, her cheeks flushed red, and she said sharply: "What do you mean?"
"I didn't mean anything. Didn't you ask me to reward him?" An Lingrong tilted her head slightly with the corners of her mouth raised. She looked innocent, but actually revealed a bit of cunning, and her eyes blinked smartly.
"You..." Concubine Qi was so angry that she couldn't speak. She pointed at An Lingrong, and her fingertips were trembling slightly.
"What's wrong with me?" An Lingrong's eyes flashed with a teasing expression as she looked at her provocatively, "Why, do you regret it? If you do, just tell us and we'll return it to you. It's no big deal!"
Concubine Qi was speechless. If she really took the pearl back today, she would lose all her face and would not know how she would be ridiculed in the future.
"This is a gift from me to Consort Hui and Consort Wan. How can you dispose of it as you please? You are too presumptuous!"
Seeing Concubine Qi's face flushed, Shen Meizhuang raised the corner of her mouth, obviously in a very good mood, "Concubine Qi, they are just some worthless things. Just give them to them. In the future, they will be grateful for your kindness and say that you are a kind and benevolent person. This is much better than those vulgar things, what do you think?"
Noble Lady Qi was stunned for a moment. She had never expected Concubine Hui to speak up for this flatterer. She could only suppress her anger and bowed, "Yes, Your Majesty, what you said makes sense. I will accept your advice."
Seeing this, Zhen Huan quickly stepped out to smooth things over: "Sister Qi, don't be angry. Rong'er is just this kind of mischievous character. You'll know it the more you interact with her. A few days ago, the emperor gave me a few pieces of brocade, all in lively and pretty colors, which are perfect for making clothes for you. I'll have someone send them to your palace later!"
Concubine Qi's expression improved a little, and she smiled and said, "Thank you, Sister Wan."
After hearing what Zhen Huan said, An Lingrong turned her head. What was going on? Why did she feel that Zhen Huan liked Guali? A classic line popped up in her mind uncontrollably: I want to report Concubine Xi for having an affair and defiling the harem. My crime is unforgivable.
Oh hoo.
She shook her head hard, trying to get rid of these words from her mind, but these words seemed to have a magical power and kept lingering in her ears.
How can this be so ridiculous!
After being interrupted by An Lingrong, Concubine Qi no longer had the heart to speak and stood up to leave!
After Gua Liu left, An Lingrong sat down next to Zhen Huan, her expression slightly solemn: "Sister Zhen, what do you think of her?"
Zhen Huan narrowed her eyes slightly, as if thinking about something. After a moment's thought, she said, "She's quite simple-minded. Now that she's come to curry favor with us, we can just go along with it. One more friend is better than one more enemy!"
"You don't agree with what I did just now?" An Lingrong frowned, her tone already somewhat displeased.
Zhen Huan quickly explained, "I know you're not the kind of person who would be rude or impolite. You must have discovered something, right?"
"No, I didn't find anything. I just simply don't like her!"
"It's that simple?"
"It's that simple."
Zhen Huan smiled helplessly, "Okay! Since you don't like her, then just avoid her. You two live far away from each other anyway, so you won't see each other often."
An Lingrong stared at Zhen Huan, her eyes filled with worry: "You should stay away from her too."
"Rong'er, her father and I are both in the Censorate. For my father's sake, I have to maintain a superficial politeness with her. Otherwise, my father will lose face." Zhen Huan's eyes showed a trace of embarrassment. "But I promise you, I will be careful with her."
An Lingrong nodded, then thought for a moment, still feeling somewhat uneasy. Frowning, she said worriedly, "Sister Zhen, the Zhen family is now very powerful in the court, but many people will also be keeping their eyes on your father. You must remind him to be careful with his words and actions, and what he can and cannot say. He should know better than us, so don't slack off in the slightest."
"Well, my father has always been cautious and will definitely not abuse his power. I am relieved about this!" Zhen Huan raised her head slightly, her eyes revealing her trust and pride in her father.
"Regarding the matter between Prince Dun and Nian Gengyao, the Emperor is wary of meritorious officials gaining power, and so is Sister Mei's father. We must firmly stand on the Emperor's side. Any decision the Emperor makes is correct. Do you understand?"
Shen Meizhuang nodded repeatedly, thinking to herself that she was in power in the palace, and with the Sixth Prince, the Shen family had become the most powerful family in the capital. She had to remind her father and brother to learn from the Nian family and keep a low profile!
After leaving the main hall of the Shattered Jade Pavilion, Jin Xi came to An Lingrong holding the box and said, "My lady, what should we do with this?"
"Didn't I tell you to split up?"
Jin Xi hesitated for a moment, then said, "My lady, this thing is precious..."
An Lingrong winked mischievously. "It's not the value of a gift that matters, it's who gave it to you. Divide it among the maids and eunuchs in charge of Yonghe Palace. Remember to tell them it's a reward from me, and don't forget to save a big one for Su Ye!"
After thinking for a moment, she added, "As for the low-ranking eunuchs and palace maids, sisters, just give them some silver as a reward and tell them that Sister Zhen is about to be crowned a concubine, so that they can share in the joy!"
"Okay!" Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang both nodded.
Well, you can accept this gift, but you still have to pay for it yourself.