strictlysupreme Chapter 189 Being a Nanny in the World of Palace Fighting 10
Chapter 189 Being a Nanny in the World of Palace Fighting 10
The incident involving Cheng Baolin did not cause much waves in the palace.
The palace maid finally admitted that she was just jealous of Cheng Baolin, who was born a palace maid. They were all slaves, but she became the master, which is why she had evil intentions.
Wei Zhaoyi was charged with "failure to discipline palace maids", fined three months' salary, and forced to copy scriptures for the empress dowager at home for a month.
The matter was settled.
The concubines were more concerned about Shen Yuying's agile posture and extraordinary strength that day.
She was able to react the instant the palace maid attacked, and with one hand she steady Cheng Baolin, who was falling to the ground and heavier than herself, and she also had one hand free to catch the murderer!
He even broke the person's hand directly.
How powerful is this?
Most of the concubines were born into official families and were weak and at a loss.
If it comes to competing in talent, whether it is the Four Books and Five Classics, or music, chess, calligraphy and painting, they all have their own strengths and are no match for anyone.
But if we are comparing strength and means...
Seriously, Hui Baolin could probably beat ten of them alone.
In particular, after the palace banquet, His Majesty liked to go to Chaohui Palace as usual, which made many concubines worried.
Could it be that Your Majesty has changed his preferences?
Do you like concubines who are brave and powerful now?
Many concubines gathered in the palace of Concubine Xian, asking the Empress for advice.
Concubine Xian was the concubine who accompanied the emperor the longest. She gave birth to the eldest princess and raised the eldest son born to the deceased Concubine Jia.
His Majesty has two sons and daughters, and the two eldest are both under her name.
Although Concubine Xian had a long career and a high position, she was humble and gentle, never criticized the concubines, and had an excellent reputation.
A concubine cried, "Your Majesty only stays in the harem for half a month, and Chaohui Palace takes up half of the time. I and your concubines are unable to see Your Majesty for months at a time."
Xianfei was a gentle person, but not stupid. She warned softly, "Shuncairen, it is a taboo to inquire about the whereabouts of the saint."
Shuncai choked, her face suddenly changed, and she quickly wiped away her tears: "I know I was wrong."
Concubine Xian glanced at the group of bright concubines and sighed, "Hui Baolin, she has the ability to win the favor of His Majesty. Instead of being jealous, you should improve yourselves."
All the concubines gritted their teeth and complained in their hearts.
You have a position and you have children. His Majesty will come to visit you in the palace often for the sake of your children. Of course you don't have to worry.
Improve yourself?
To put it lightly.
Hui Baolin is said to be able to carry a weight of 100 kilograms, so where can they learn from her?
Let’s talk about Chaohui Palace.
The heroine is worthy of being the heroine.
In the original plot, she was a spoiled girl who entered the palace. After suffering a few losses, she quickly adapted to the rhythm of the palace and started fighting in the palace.
But now, the direction of her destiny and the plot are different.
The emperor treated her differently because of her abilities and talents, and her hobbies and skills also changed, no longer focusing on palace fighting.
She fell in love with reading and practicing what she said in her certificate.
The emperor knew her latest hobby.
He is twenty-five years old this year, nine years older than Shen Yuying. He really likes her intelligence and is always indulgent towards her little hobbies.
His Hui Baolin has been studying the crossbow for more than a month since he read the miscellaneous book.
She would hold a book in her arms every day, draw her own blueprints, and ask the palace servants to give her materials so that she could make and improve them by herself.
This kind of noise is actually quite big and can be easily noticed by anyone who is paying attention.
However, Shen Yuying lived alone in the palace, and the Qiqiao Department had the emperor's advance instructions. With this silent acquiescence and indulgence, no one knew what Hui Baolin, who stayed in the palace every day, was tinkering with all day.
So, Shen Yuying gave him a big surprise.
Originally, she wanted to take it out as soon as she made it, but Shen Yuying soon remembered something.
The emperor’s birthday is on Double Ninth Festival, which is coming soon.
The concubines in the palace had already started preparing birthday gifts for His Majesty half a year ago, hoping that they could give a unique and pleasing gift, thus leaving a mark in the emperor's heart.
And Shen Yuying was busy tinkering with her own things... and forgot.
The palace maids did remind her, but she turned her head and forgot about it.
And Zhu Yin, who had been with her the longest and was the one she trusted the most—
What? The little emperor is not the protagonist, and I have to remember his birthday too?
Ignore it completely.
There are less than ten days left until Double Ninth Festival.
Now to prepare the gifts... time is a bit tight.
Shen Yuying looked at what was in her hand and happily decided to postpone showing it to the emperor for ten days.
In the next few days, the emperor came to Chaohui Palace twice.
He soon noticed Shen Yuying's expression of joy and pride, yet also her forced suppression.
It's like a child who gets a very new, fun and rare toy and can't wait to show it off to others, but is suppressed by his parents and is not allowed to show up.
The emperor was amused by the description that popped into his mind.
He stretched out his hand, pulled Shen Yuying over and held her in his arms: "What good stuff do you want to show me?"
Shen Yuying: So sharp!
This position was not very comfortable. She wanted to struggle but didn't dare to use too much force for fear of accidentally hurting someone.
But I dare not bear the charge of regicide!
She could only curl up in the emperor's arms, saying in a low voice: "You can't watch it. I'll show it to you on your majesty's birthday."
"So it's a birthday gift prepared for me." The emperor was very happy.
The Double Ninth Festival soon arrived.
It was both a festive occasion and His Majesty’s birthday, so a grand banquet was held in the palace.
During the day, all the civil and military officials of the court congratulated Your Majesty on his centenary.
In the evening, all the masters in the palace celebrated together.
As we all know, on the birthdays of bigwigs like the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, the concubines' various gift-giving activities are an essential part of palace fighting.
In the strategy guides that Barbara had read, there were many hosts who took advantage of such occasions to present a gift that KOed the entire audience and took the lead.
It remembered the gift prepared by the hostess and closed its mouth silently.
That night, colorful lanterns were hung high in the palace, shining brightly.
Led by Concubine Xian, the concubines congratulated His Majesty in unison, and then it was time to present gifts.
The virtuous concubine presented a picture of longevity that she had embroidered herself, and everyone, including the emperor, was not surprised.
The virtuous concubine is always like this, never fighting or competing, never seeking attention, and as steady as water.
Zhu Yin looked at the concubines and said, "You give a rare copy, and I present a painting by a master of the previous dynasty that His Majesty likes most." Their hard work is no different from those of the workers they have seen before who tried to please their bosses.
When I lowered my head, I saw that the heroine was eating quickly and elegantly.
Sensing Aunt Zhuyin's gaze, Shen Yuying, who had just finished eating, quietly put down her chopsticks and said nervously, "Aunt, is someone looking at me? I'm very careful and I'm avoiding people."
At this moment, everyone was looking at what gifts others had given, wondering if they would be outdone. No one should be looking at her.
Zhu Yin: "...No, just continue eating."
Shen Yuying said: "Forget it, I ate a lot."
It can't be too conspicuous, so some tea and snacks will be enough.
The most shocked was Concubine Wei.
Her gift was carefully carried in by several eunuchs.
The emperor looked at the big thing covered with red cloth, and he was curious: "Wei Zhaoyi, what have you prepared for me?"
Wei Zhaoyi smiled confidently, walked forward, raised her hand, and peeled off the red cloth.
It is a pot of white jade peony.
It is not a variety, but a jade peony carved from a whole piece of fine white jade.
The flower stems, branches and leaves, every texture, and even the folds on the petals are all lifelike.
It is extremely exquisite and gorgeous.
This is a treasure worthy of being passed down from generation to generation.
For the first time during the entire banquet, Zhu Yin became interested.
She stared at the pot of jade peony without blinking. It was beautiful and she wanted it.
Zhu Yin decided to visit the little emperor's treasure house when the mission was completed and she left.
Let him keep this white jade peony for me for the time being.