coobybook Chapter 120: Visiting Relatives at the Palace
Chapter 120: Visiting Relatives at the Palace
After the New Year, the weather gradually warmed up and there didn't seem to be much snow, but no one took off their cotton-padded jackets.
If Fang left on the 14th of spring, there would be only Zhao Fangyu and Erqing in the teahouse from now on.
Zhao Fangyu has received several rewards. The people in the imperial court are very good at changing their attitudes according to the situation. They always praised Erqing in the past, but now when they see Erqing, they are as indifferent as if they have never seen her. On the contrary, when they see Zhao Fangyu, they both act as if they are seeing a relative and can't wait to kiss him on the cheek.
Zhao Fangyu herself was reluctant to offend Erqing, not because she couldn't afford to offend him, but if Erqing got into trouble and left, she would be the only one left in the teahouse, and she would have to recruit someone new. Then she would be the only one to teach, and she would also be responsible for any problems.
She was not very willing to do such a job as it was thankless and the effort she put in was greater than the reward.
The emperor drank bamboo leaf decoction for quite a while, which was actually the period during the New Year when he ate meat, took medicine from the Imperial Hospital, drank heat-clearing tea, and gradually his daily routine returned to normal.
Zhao Fangyu came to serve tea again. It was a rare opportunity when he met an acquaintance while waiting outside the imperial study.
Mei Zhanhui, Mr. Xiaomei, who once studied at the Zhao family.
His Majesty was reviewing memorials in the hall. Mr. Xiaomei was standing in the hall in a scarlet official robe. His posture was as firm as a pine tree, and even just looking at his back, one could sense that he was special.
Being able to meet Lord Xiaomei in such an important place as the Imperial Study, I think he must be at least a Jinshi.
Zhao Fangyu only remembered that he seemed to have been caught saying bad things about this man, and he didn't have much impression of the rest. The only thing he could recognize was his stunning profile when he turned around and walked out.
That scarlet official robe really suits him.
After Zhao Fangyu got off his shift, he picked out a few dimes from the money box. On March 15th, the families of the palace servants could visit their relatives at the palace gate.
You can also send some food and clothes, but these things must be inspected by the special inspection department and the Jinyiwei before they can be taken back to your residence.
The Daliang court advocated frugality and treated people with kindness. The tile market in the streets was open day and night. There was also a special place for compradors in the palace, not far from the Wende Hall.
Zhao Fangyu had never been there before, but now he wanted to go and take a look.
Having heard that there were many wonderful things there that were not available in the common people, Zhao Fangyu thought that after he left the palace, if he could imitate one or two, he could open another shop.
But before she reached the comprador's office, Xiao Quanzi stopped her and said, "Sister, why are you still here? You've been living a daze, haven't you? Your family has been waiting at the palace gate for half a day!"
Xiao Quanzi and Zhao Fangyu talked as they walked, saying that her family members came to see her at the palace gate and brought her many things.
Zhao Fangyu looked at Xiao Quanzi in surprise, then he understood after thinking about it. It was probably the eldest lady. After all, Zhao Minshan could not remember these things.
By the time Zhao Fangyu arrived at the palace gate, the sun was already high in the sky.
Heads were piled up one upon another, and the guards had cordoned off a large area for the palace ladies to visit their relatives.
The Jinyiwei were checking the badges one by one at the entrance. The person patrolling here today was from the Northern Pacification Division. Zhao Fangyu didn't know him, but the man recognized the badge in front of the emperor. He immediately and respectfully escorted Zhao Fangyu out and even forced a smile to flatter Zhao Fangyu.
"girl!"
As soon as Zhao Fangyu came out, she heard someone calling her not far away. She looked in the direction of the voice and saw Xiangyao, who was dressed as a woman in the crowd.
Before Zhao Fangyu could react, Xiangyao pounced on him and hugged him tightly.
Xiangyao obviously missed her very much. She held her in her arms and wouldn't let go. She cried and called her girl while holding her.
The two of them walked to a shady place, and Zhao Fangyu anxiously asked Xiangyao what happened to her woman's head.
Xiangyao knew that Zhao Fangyu was concerned about her and did not forget to take care of her before leaving. She couldn't stop her tears from falling.
"Miss, don't worry about me. I'm fine!" Then he turned around and showed Zhao Fangyu: "Miss, you entrusted me to the eldest lady, and the eldest lady also took the trouble to find a good marriage for me. Now I am married to the son of a manager on the eldest lady's farm."
Afraid that Zhao Fangyu would think she was not living a good life, Xiangyao came close to Zhao Fangyu and said, "That farm is the dowry that the eldest lady prepared for you!" After saying that, she giggled and patted her increasingly round face.
"Don't dare treat me badly, or I'll punish them severely for me when the girl comes out of the palace."
After listening to this, Zhao Fangyu was quite satisfied. After all, among the people who served her, the one who had been with her the longest was Xiangyao, who had followed her all the way from Caiyueyuan.
Zhao Minshan wanted to find someone to restrain her, and Xiangyao was the best choice. It was already the best result that Zhao Fangjin could find a clean marriage for her that did not involve any other things under Zhao Minshan's nose.
Xiangyao also told Zhao Fangyu a lot of things, such as Zhao Minshan's promotion, and that the eldest lady found several concubines for Zhao Minshan at the beginning of the year. Originally, Concubine Song in the mansion was still the only one favored, but now that new people have entered the mansion, Pingboyuan has gradually lost hope.
Zhao Fangyu didn't care about all this and jumped back as if he was burned by fire.
Xiangyao untied the big bag on his back, revealing a variety of stuff stuffed inside.
They were all given to Zhao Fangyu by the eldest lady.
Pills for treating irregular menstruation and relieving menstrual pain, thick cotton socks, a fur hand warmer, and even two ginseng roots were given to her...
Zhao Fangyu's eyes were filled with tears. He tilted his head back to hold back some of the tears, but a hint of tears still escaped his voice: "Thank mother for me."
"And Auntie, on her birthday or death anniversary, please help me burn more paper money and other things."
Speaking of Concubine Qian, Xiangyao's eyes became hot: "Miss, just stay in the palace and I will definitely take good care of Concubine Qian's affairs for you."
Then he took Zhao Fangyu's hand, picked up a bottle of hand-soothing cream from his bag, and carefully applied it to Zhao Fangyu. As he applied it, tears began to fall from his eyes: "When you were at home, did you ever wash your own clothes?"
"My hands are rough..."
Now that I have entered the palace, how can I still live a life of luxury? Zhao Fangyu held back the tears in his eyes and tapped Xiangyao's forehead in a funny way.
"Are you stupid? Everything is fine for me in the palace, but you are suffering."
"It's not hard at all. Chunshao is with the Madam, and Suer and Diecui were arranged to go to the Fourteen States. Now our business in the Fourteen States is booming!"
The two men spoke in low voices, and as people around them were talking, it was impossible to hear what they were saying for a moment. Soon, Xiangyao urged Zhao Fangyu to go back and rest.
There were many things in the bundle, and they were checked one by one. Zhao Fangyu watched with a sullen face from the side, and the Jinyiwei who was checking was also a little scared.
But it would be fine for others, but Zhao Fangyu was serving in front of the emperor, and he checked things he brought into the palace more carefully than others.
The more he checked, the weirder the Jinyiwei's expression became.
This...is this too rich?
Whoever is a good person visiting his family would like to move in, give them ginseng, clothes, and even two roast chickens...