Emperor Chongrui took a nap for a while. When he woke up, he suddenly thought of Jia Chen and summoned Dai Quan to his side.
"Dad companion, that boy from the Jia family was interesting last time. I want to reward him with something."
Dai Quan was very thoughtful and immediately understood that Emperor Chongrui wanted to win over Jia Chen.
"Your Majesty, Weichen has investigated Jia Chen. He wrote a book of "Disciples' Regulations" and a book of "Four Trainings of Liaofan". He also cooperated with Rongguo Mansion to run a cream workshop and made a lot of money. It is estimated that gold, silver and silk are difficult to obtain. To impress him, Your Majesty only needs to reward him with some exquisite and thoughtful gadgets."
Emperor Chongrui was stunned for a moment and sighed:
"I didn't expect that this kid is not only extremely powerful and skilled in martial arts, but he can also write books. He is really good at both civil and military skills. What kind of cream is he trying to sell? Is it a new thing? Can it be eaten?"
Dai Quan suppressed his laughter and explained:
"Your Majesty, this is a cosmetic for your face."
The corners of Emperor Chongrui's mouth twitched slightly and he smiled dryly:
"I have already guessed that it is not for food. You go buy a few bottles and bring them back and give them to the concubines in the harem to try. If the effect is good, you can purchase them regularly in the future. Don't wait until it becomes popular among the people. They haven't used it in the harem yet. , that would bring disgrace to the royal family."
Dai Quan knew that Emperor Chongrui wanted to save face, so he quickly responded: "Your Majesty is wise, I will take care of it now."
Emperor Chongrui said: "Wait a minute, I have another errand for you."
Dai Quan said:
"Your Majesty, please give me your instructions."
Emperor Chongrui said:
"That Jia Chen is so smart that he can actually invent something as new as ice cream. We in the palace cannot let him look down upon him.
Since he is interested in making these rouge gouache and other gadgets, he probably also wants to use them for the female members of the Jia family. You can get two fine hairpins from the harem and give them to him, so that he can see how valuable our royal jewelry is!"
Dai Quan knew that Emperor Chongrui wanted to use this excuse to reward Jia Chen, so he smiled and said:
"Your Majesty is wise, I will handle it myself now!"
Dai Quan bowed and exited the Yangxin Hall, went to the Sizhen Room of the Shanggong Palace Bureau in person and selected two eight-treasure gold hairpins. Then he led a group of eunuchs, maids, and guards to put on a royal guard of honor and went to the Rongguo Mansion to deliver the decree.
Dai Quan first sent a young eunuch to ride a fast horse to the Rongguo Mansion and notify everyone in the mansion to go out and wait for the order.
The thunder, rain and dew were all due to the king's kindness, and there was an uproar and panic in the Jia family, not knowing whether it was a blessing or a curse.
Jia Mu hurriedly put on the phoenix crown of the first-grade imperial concubine, led all the masters of Ningrong's second house, and went out to wait for the angel to arrive.
The young eunuch asked Jia's mother who was Mr. Jia Chen?
After Jia Mu asked carefully, she found out that today the imperial edict was to be issued to Jia Chen.
Jia Mu hurriedly sent someone to Ningrong Back Street and invited Jia Chen over.
Jia Chen was wearing the official robe of a fourth-grade imperial guard with a sword, and he was walking like a dragon and a tiger.
Soon, the royal guard of honor sounded the gong to clear the way, meandering through the streets and alleys.
The two young eunuchs opened the sedan curtain, supported Dai Quan, and got out of the sedan.
Dai Quan was followed by several palace ladies, one of whom was carrying a gift box wrapped in yellow silk brocade.
Jia Mu hurriedly took the lead in saluting and said:
"The ministers and ministers of the whole family respectfully welcome the Holy Master."
Dai Quan smiled and said:
"Where is Mr. Jia Chen? Come out quickly to receive the order!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes were focused on Jia Chen.
His eyes were full of envy and curiosity.
Jia Chen stepped forward, cupped his hands and said, "I'm here!"
Dai Quan said loudly in a neither male nor female voice:
"According to His Majesty's oral instructions, I will grant the fourth-grade imperial guard Jia Chen two eight-treasure gold hairpins."
Jia Chen bowed and thanked:
"I accept the order and thank you!"
Under the admiring gaze of everyone, Jia Chen took the yellow silk brocade gift box from the palace maid.
Jia Mu looked at Jia Chen with eyes full of appreciation and relief.
Among the descendants of the Jia family, only Jia Chen is the most promising, and the future of the Jia family can only be pinned on Jia Chen.
Jia Mu lamented in her heart that if Baoyu was not even half as good as Jia Chen, in the future, Jia Chen would still need to support Baoyu to support the lintel of the Jia family.
Dai Quan smiled at Jia Chen and said:
"Master Jia is so lucky. His Majesty is thinking of you and specially ordered me to deliver palace flowers to you. He also wanted me to buy cream from your workshop. Master Jia, this means that Jane is in the heart of the emperor!"
Jia Chen smiled and said:
"Thank you, Lord Interior Minister, for making this trip. I will keep it in my heart and never forget it."
Jia Mu also echoed:
"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Interior Minister. Please come in and have a cup of tea and rest!"
Dai Quan smiled and said:
"Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Jia. Our family still needs to rush back to the palace to serve His Majesty. It is inconvenient to stay for a long time, so we say goodbye!"
After saying that, he got into the sedan chair and walked away.
Jia's mother invited Jia Chen to sit in the house, drink a few cups of tea, and chat about home affairs.
Jia Chen did not refuse and followed Jia Mu into the Rongqing Hall of Rongguo Mansion.
After chatting for a few words, Jia Chen suddenly said:
"As a man, I have no use for these two eight-treasure gold hairpins. I want to give these two gold hairpins to the old lady's granddaughter Daiyu."
Jia Mu was startled for a moment, then agreed thoughtfully:
"Okay, Brother Chen is interested. You can leave it here for now. I will send someone to send it over later."
As she said this, Jia Mu started to murmur in her heart:
Why did Jia Chen only give it to Lin Daiyu?
Could it be that Jia Chen is interested in Daiyu?
At the same time, Zhou Rui's family asked Mrs. Wang to report the day's errand, but she looked around for Mrs. Wang and found Lixiangyuan where Aunt Xue lived.
Mrs. Wang is drinking tea and chatting with Aunt Xue here.
Zhou Rui's family greeted Aunt Xue and Mrs. Wang and exchanged a few words.
Aunt Xue suddenly remembered something.
She ordered the maid to go into the inner room and take out a small wooden box.
Aunt Xue opened the small wooden box and saw twelve colorful gauze flowers lying inside.
Aunt Xue smiled and said:
"This is a new style in the palace, flowers woven with gauze and silk.
Baochai doesn't like these flowers and pink ones. It's a pity that they are old and worn out, so she might as well give them to her sisters to wear.
I was about to send someone to deliver them one by one, but you happened to be here today, so you helped me bring a pair for each of the three girls at your house.
Of the remaining six branches, give two to Miss Lin, and the last four to Miss Feng."
Mrs. Wang thanked her and ordered Zhou Rui's family to take care of it immediately.
Zhou Rui's family took the palace flowers and walked around the Rongxi Hall and towards the Baoxia Hall at the back.
Nowadays, Yingchun, Tanchun and Xichun all live in these Baoxia halls.
Zhou Rui's family first let Sanchun pick out the palace flowers, and then rushed to Wang Xifeng's courtyard.
Wang Xifeng asked the maid Ping'er to pick four branches.
In the end, there were only two branches left. Zhou Rui's family didn't even look at them, so they rushed to Lin Daiyu's courtyard with them.
When they knocked on the door and went in, Zhou Rui's family was slightly startled. It turned out that Jia Baoyu was also here.
Zhou Rui's family bowed to Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu, then took out the box containing the palace flowers and handed it to Lin Daiyu.
"My concubine took a box of uterine flowers. These two belong to Miss Lin."
"What flowers?" Lin Daiyu asked.
Zhou Rui's family then told Daiyu what Aunt Xue had said again.
Jia Baoyu was a deviant and liked to play with girls' things. He quickly opened the box, looked at it, and said with a smile:
"It was originally woven from gauze and silk. It looks pretty good. Sister Lin will definitely look good wearing it on her head."
Daiyu couldn't get used to Baoyu's frivolous tone, so she pretended not to hear anything and looked into the box.
I saw two flowers lying inside the empty box.
The style is good and the craftsmanship is good.
Daiyu looked away with a gloomy look, and asked innocently:
"Is it just for me, or are there other girls?"
Zhou Rui's Hun said indifferently:
"Everyone has it. These two branches belong to Miss Lin."
Daiyu's eyes suddenly dimmed and her face fell.
Logically speaking, Jia Baoyu pestered herself every day just like Twisted Candies. She was ignorant of etiquette and extremely scoundrel.
Why are the maids and women in Rong Mansion treating her with such indifference?
Isn't this clearly a form of bullying?
Recalling Brother Chen's meticulous care and concern for her, Daiyu felt even more congested and panicked.
The maids and women in the Rongguo Mansion bullied her into living under someone else’s roof, and that’s why they were so neglectful and humiliating!
"I know that if others don't choose the rest, they won't give it to me." Lin Daiyu deliberately played a little temper and snorted coldly.
She is as smart as ice and snow, and she knows very well that she cannot be kind to the Zhou Rui family, who bully their subordinates, flatter their superiors, and act according to the circumstances.
The more polite you are, the more the other person will feel that you are weak and can be bullied.
Zhou Rui's family was silent and looked cold, as if they didn't bother to pay attention at all.
Lin Daiyu felt even more depressed. The Zhou Rui family didn't take her seriously at all this week. They were really a slave and a bully!
At this moment, Zijuan walked in from outside and said with a smile: "Miss Lin, Sister Yuanyang is here."
Lin Daiyu hurriedly said: "Please invite her in quickly."
Zijuan opened the door curtain, and Yuanyang walked in holding a box wrapped in yellow silk brocade.
"Miss Lin, this is the gift box that the old lady sent me. It was said to be given by His Majesty to Uncle Chen. Uncle Chen asked the old lady to give it to Miss Lin."