funbook-pk Chapter 366 Gift Proposal
Chapter 366 Gift Proposal
The word "Yong'an" means auspiciousness and permanent peace.
According to historical records in Jingren Palace, many emperors used it as their reign title.
Now that the emperor has bestowed this title on the Fourth Prince, An Lingrong feels indescribable strangeness.
However, the benefits of being enthroned from Gushan Beizi to Duolo Beiler as promised are indeed visible to the naked eye.
The Fourth Prince established his own mansion, which was built by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Works in accordance with the rank of Beile. The Beile's mansion was also equipped with officials, guards and servants to ensure the operation of the mansion.
When a prince is granted a title, the royal family will grant him certain supplies for the purpose of establishing a government, including but not limited to daily necessities, gold, silver, and imperial farms. The specific quantity depends on the prince's importance in the emperor's heart.
At the same time, Beile could also receive an annual salary of 2,500 taels and 2,500 hu of rice.
A Beile who has his own independent government office can still participate in state affairs, but given the Fourth Prince's current physical condition, it is unlikely that he will be able to realize his ambitions.
The gift that An Lingrong asked Baoque to prepare was put to use.
As soon as Concubine Hua sent out the reward, she asked Xiao Linzi to follow closely, and other people in the harem who got the news did not dare to neglect it.
As soon as Huanbi from Changchun Palace learned that the two imperial concubines had sent a gift to Prince Yong'an, she became so anxious that she ran around in circles in the room.
"Fubao, what gift do you think we should prepare?"
The few things the emperor had bestowed upon them were destroyed in the fire at Suiyuxuan.
Later, the deposed queen did give some rewards, but the sources of these things were recorded.
If you accidentally offend the emperor, it will be more trouble than gain.
"My lady, the Fourth Prince is still in the abode, so it's really hard to give him this gift. How about we go to the storehouse and pick something out?"
Fubao felt that giving gifts to the Fourth Prince was indeed difficult.
The master and servant were picking and choosing in the empty warehouse, and Fubao took a fancy to a screen of Guanyin, the Goddess of Childbirth.
"My lady, I heard that Concubine Yu is pregnant. This small screen you embroidered is just the right size."
Huanbi's eyes moved and she nodded in agreement.
"My concubine's pregnancy is a major event. Yong'an Beile is now doubly happy. This young lady will come to congratulate him personally."
"Fubao, pack the gifts and then help me put on my makeup."
That person is only separated from the Fourth Prince by a wall. I wonder if I can see him this time?
That day he fainted in the mourning hall, and was so scared that his heart was pounding.
If Concubine Hua had not spoken out in time, she would have almost rushed forward.
After returning to Changchun Palace after the wake, she always worried about whether the man was in serious condition.
Today I will take the opportunity to find out more about it while receiving the gift from my brother.
Fubao didn't know what the young lady was thinking, so he put on a slightly plain makeup for her and put a simple silver hairpin in her hair.
Huanbi looked in the mirror and found that she had lost her former beauty, and she felt very uncomfortable.
"Fubao, I didn't sleep well last night. Please put on some more makeup to cover it up."
"My lady, the mourning period for the Queen Mother has just ended, you..."
Fubao was a little embarrassed. She heard from the palace people that Concubine Hua, who liked bright colors in the Yikun Palace, didn't dress herself up much.
"You just need to clean up a bit. Every time we meet, the guy in the front yard says that I'm suitable for attending funerals."
Huanbi sighed helplessly.
"The servant understands."
Concubine Qi from the front yard was sarcastic and mean. She would make some sarcastic remarks whenever she met the young lady, and she even did not stop when she was keeping vigil for the empress dowager.
Unable to swallow this humiliation, Fu Bao used all his strength to put makeup on the young lady again.
It took a quarter of an hour to finally complete the makeup look that satisfied Huanbi.
Her hand slid across the brightly colored palace dresses, finally stopping on a silver palace dress embroidered with white acacia flowers.
"Bao Ge, I am wearing this dress today."
Fubao followed Huanbi's hand and looked over, then gave her gentle advice.
"My lady, although the sun is high outside, there is still a chilly wind."
"Then bring me a cloak so I can put it on if the wind starts to blow."
The julibrissin flowers on the palace dress were that person's favorite. Fortunately, she had seen the pattern of the julibrissin flowers when she was serving Zhen Huan, and made a set of clothes for herself when she had nothing to do.
"Fubao, Changchun Palace is not close to the prince's residence. Let's go quickly."
As soon as Huanbi and her servant appeared in the front yard, Concubine Qi, who had been waiting for her, walked forward with a smile and asked, pretending to be ignorant.
"Is Consort He going to Yong'an Beile to deliver a gift?"
She didn't give Huanbi a chance to speak.
"My clan sent a batch of New Year gifts to the palace before the New Year, including a fine Duan inkstone. I heard that Prince Yong'an was particularly fond of poetry, so I asked Yafang to deliver it to the prince."
"May I ask what gift Lady He sent? Could you please enlighten me?"
Concubine Qi was discussing with a smile, but her face was full of sarcasm.
Then she covered her mouth apologetically.
"Mrs. He, I have a bad memory and forgot your origins for a moment. Please don't take it too seriously."
"Sister, you are very skillful. Why don't you give Yong'an Beile an embroidery?"
"you you......"
Huanbi was so angry that she didn't know what to say.
This noble lady Qi is simply going too far.
"Noble Lady He, I have good intentions and have come here specifically to offer you this suggestion. Everyone in the palace knows you're short of money, so sending you a pair of embroidery is just the right thing to do."
"Mr. Qi, please don't go too far!"
Huanbi, her face flushed with anger, pushed her and pulled Fubao out.
Concubine Qi accidentally saw the window of the side hall was closed, and returned to the main hall with a smile.
Huanbi was so angry that her eyes were hot while walking on the palace road. She took several deep breaths and tried hard to hold back the tears that were about to flow.
"Fubao, Guarjia Wenyuan is going too far. Do you have any solution?"
"My lady, tomorrow morning is the day to pay respects to the Yikun Palace. Her Majesty the Concubine Hua has always been clear about her grudges. Why don't you report Concubine Qi's arrogant behavior directly to Her Majesty?"
"Fubao, Noble Concubine Hua has suffered a lot from Zhen Shi of Suiyuxuan in the past, and I am afraid that Noble Concubine Hua will not intervene in this matter."
During the time when Zhen Huan was favored by the emperor, she made other people in the harem look dim, and among them, Concubine Hua was the one she offended the most.
Besides, Concubine Hua had never even glanced at her before, and Huanbi was even more afraid that she would take advantage of her misfortune.
"My lady, Concubine Hui is bedridden. The only one who can help you is Concubine Hua. Otherwise, how about you come tomorrow..."
Fubao came close to her and whispered some advice. Seeing that the idea was coming to her, she continued to persuade her.
"My lady, when you were confronting Concubine Qi, I saw Concubine Xin flash by the window."
Thinking of the grievances she suffered in Changchun Palace, Huanbi nodded heavily.
"Okay, I'll listen to you. We've just wasted time, let's get going."