Chapter 432 Looking for compensation (asking for a guaranteed monthly ticket)
Shu Shu talked about returning to the province tomorrow.
"It was my daughter-in-law who was worried about Eni, so she asked Master Jiu if he could come back..."
She did not blame the matter on Brother Jiu.
However, Concubine Yi knew her nature, acted carefully, and would not think of one thing as another.
Brother Jiu must have been thinking about it, and he hastily set a date.
She said: "It's time to go back. I'm going on a long trip. I have to tell you Amahene before I can rest assured..."
After that, she called Huilan in, holding a brocade box.
"This is prepared for the 'three rites' of baptism for you. It's cheaper if you take it with you when you get home!"
Shu Shu stood up, took it with both hands, and said thank you.
Yi Fei wiped a handful on her face and said: "Go back tomorrow and see how your face looks and what to put on your face. It's dry now and spring ringworm is coming. I can't take medicine yet. It's going to kill me..."
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Shu Shu looked at Concubine Yi's face carefully and said, "My daughter-in-law looks like it doesn't look like spring ringworm. What does the imperial doctor say?"
Spring ringworm is most common in March and April.
Because the spring is dry and dusty.
These days, the ice and snow have melted, but the air is still damp and cold, and the dust has not risen.
Concubine Yi said helplessly: "The imperial doctor said it is a type of spring tinea, also caused by dryness. Look at the water basins lying around, but they are of no use..."
Shu Shu looked down where she pointed, and there were indeed several water basins placed in the corners of the room.
But now that the Earth Dragon is burning, this won’t work.
Shu Shu thought it was because the floor-heated room was dry, and during the Chinese New Year period, the dining rooms in every palace were full of New Year dishes, including big fish and meat.
She thought of the beauty tips of later generations and said: "It's because my face is dry. My forehead and face are also delicate. I'm most afraid of dryness in winter and spring. It feels like it will crack when it dries, and it hurts even after washing my face."
Yi Fei listened seriously and nodded repeatedly: "I'm the same, it's itchy and painful, I don't dare to rub anything, and it only makes it more itchy!"
Shu Shu said: "I, Eni, had someone put a charcoal pot in the house with a kettle without a lid on it. The water vapor would make the house more humid. I also put a wet towel on my face in the morning and evening. It will be much better."
After hearing this, Concubine Yi was very moved: "This is really a good idea. It only hurts when your face is dry. It won't hurt if you don't do it."
Shu Shu added: "But as I said, it treats the superficial symptoms but not the internal symptoms. It is also caused by eating too much meat in autumn and winter, which makes the internal fire dry. It is better to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to reduce the internal fire and it will be fine!"
Concubine Yi was convinced that she was justified: "The imperial doctor also told me to avoid food and use less meat and fish. It was because I thought the fruit was cold, so the apples and white pears allocated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs were placed in the house to smoke..."
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law talked about beauty treatments, and Concubine Yi asked about her going out to take care of people.
Shu Shu smiled and talked about his "tricks".
"It's convenient to take it with you after decorating it when you go out."
After hearing this, Concubine Yi became interested and said, "Then I'll help you pack one too."
After that, she ordered Huilan: "Bring two empty diamond boxes, and then bring over the two boxes of jewelry that were put away a few days ago." When she was young, Huilan held two jewelry boxes, followed by a little palace maid holding two diamond boxes.
The two jewelry boxes were opened, and inside were several sets of lively and pretty silk-embellished jewelry.
Concubine Yi still remembered Shu Shu's words about her love for red, but she picked out about ten pieces inlaid with rubies.
There are group flowers, partial phoenixes, tassels and so on.
However, after a simple pairing, Yifei herself was not satisfied: "It's so golden that it dazzles my eyes..."
Comparing the golden head in front of her, Shu Shu also felt that it was too grand.
If she were the same age and status as Concubine Hui and Concubine Rong, she would look graceful and luxurious.
At Shu Shu's age and status, it would be inappropriate.
Yifei Aesthetics Online also understands the principle of "too much is not enough", so I picked a few.
The tassels on the front are gone, leaving only large and small clusters of flowers.
At the bottom, around the large group of flowers, there are four matching small groups of flowers.
It’s just a half-moon that looks exquisite and unassuming.
Concubine Yi was still unsatisfied, so she chose another set of rice beads and flowers inlaid with gold inlaid with red coral and the word "Fu", and matched it with a second set of half mother-of-pearl.
Then she smiled and said to Shu Shu: "Wear it for fun. It's just right for daily use."
Shu Shu pointed to Ruby's suit and said, "My daughter-in-law can just keep this suit..."
There is also Wufujin here.
Don’t worry about scarcity, but worry about inequality.
You need to pay more attention to it on weekdays.
Concubine Yi patted her forehead and said, "I was careless. This is for you. Just take it. I'll have two days free to pick up two more for your sister-in-law..."
Shu Shu thought about the pocket money she had just received from one thousand taels of banknotes. These were two gentlemen who were not only soft-handed but also soft-hearted.
It's just that the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law are the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law. No matter how warmly she talks, she can't persuade the other party to keep more private rooms.
What happened?
It is a gift given by the elders and cannot be declined.
If you take it, take it.
She made a mental note that if the child in Concubine Yi's belly was either Princess or Brother, they would have to be more generous as brothers and sisters-in-law in the future.
Coincidentally, something from the silver shop outside happened to be delivered today.
Shu Shu was not here, so Xiao Chun took Zhou Song to Shenwu Gate and brought him back.
There are three boxes in total.
The two boxes are prepared for the tenth prince.
A box is a supplement for Shu Shu.
Shu Shu thought for a while, gave a few instructions, and then said: "Send them all to Yikun Palace..."
The earliest wedding date for the tenth prince is March, so there is still time.
I still have a lot of inventory here, and I will replenish it in March.
She was negligent before.
Even if I want to give something to Brother Ten, I still have to wait in the queue.
First, I showed my filial piety to Concubine Yi and the Queen Mother.
Otherwise, if word spreads, it will be a lawsuit.
Now, no one can fault the first filial piety given to my mother-in-law.
When I go back home tomorrow and pass by the Silver Building, I give the order to prepare another one according to today's instructions.
When the time comes, it will be left to Brother Ten and myself.
The Queen Mother's side is not as good as Concubine Yi.
Shu Shu decided to bring back the shopkeeper Jin Ruyi when she returned to the Silver Building.
Xiaochun responded and asked a few rough eunuchs to carry the box to Yikun Palace.
Xianglan had already selected someone from the inner management department and was looking at it for Concubine Yifei.
"This time, the ones chosen from the younger ones are all thirteen. The first one is from our palace, and the last two are from the concubines..."
She reported it to Concubine Yi.
Yi Fei looked at the smart one in the front and the honest ones in the back, nodding with satisfaction.
It was not Xianglan who made her own decision not to choose a clever maid for Concubine Chen.
It was because the two palace maids who were sick in the garden before were very lively and went out to get infected with the epidemic.
Concubine Chen also has the young Seventeenth Brother beside her, who really has a cannibalistic heart.
Fortunately, Brother Seventeen was not infected, but the two palace maids, Concubine Chen, were unwilling to stay any longer, so they did not call in again.
As for Concubine Yi, she likes those who are good-looking and does not care about those who are dull and dull.
After the three of them went out, Xianglan reported to Concubine Yi: "Wei Xiaofu in front is the daughter of Wei Jiuling, the newly appointed doctor of Guangzhou Si..."
Concubine Yi was surprised and said: "Why is the doctor's daughter also sent to the palace?"
Even if the daughters of official officials participate in the draft of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, they are to supplement the concubines, not the court ladies.
You know, as the prince's brothers have grown older in recent years, the emperor does not pay much attention to his concubines.
The Palace of Qianqing was prepared to serve as bed attendants, and many of them were Han women.
If you want to exploit the rich and powerful family, you should keep an eye on the prince's elder brother.
If you want to give your daughter to Princess, you must first establish a relationship with the prince's biological mother.
Those who didn't deliver the message were just ordinary palace maids.
Xianglan said: "The list of candidates was reported year ago, and I asked specifically that the stepmother is the head of the house, and there is a daughter who is one year younger. It must be that the stepmother has a dark heart and is reluctant to part with the dowry..."
Concubine Yi thought that Wei Xiaofu had a good appearance and a pure look in his eyes, so she felt pity for him and said: "It's a shame, so just keep it. The overall score is better than others."
While the master and servant were talking, there was movement outside.
When she heard someone come in and report that it was Jiu Fujin who sent someone to deliver something, Concubine Yi was a little surprised: "When I came here just now, I brought several bags of honey fruits, why did I think of giving some away? Bring them in!"
When Xiao Chun came in, followed by six rough eunuchs, carrying three boxes that were three feet long, one and a half feet wide, and two feet high, Concubine Yi was shocked.
"What is this? Clothes material?"
Yifei stood up, walked around the box and asked Xiaochun.
Xiaochun said: "We in Fujin asked Yinlou to do it before, in preparation for the empress to reward people..."
After saying this, she pointed to the first box: "Here are the purses, divided into several grades, red is first grade, blue is second grade, cyan is third grade, fifty pairs of each kind."
She pointed to the second box: "Here are gold and silver necklaces, longevity locks, bracelets, and ten sets of gold and silver."
The last bite of the box was a bit smaller.
She said: "There are also purses and gold and silver necklaces here. There are only twenty pairs of purses each, and five sets of gold and silver collars."
Concubine Yi shook her head and said: "I don't lack this here either. I've received your favor. Take it back quickly..."
Xiaochun said: "Our Fujin said that those two boxes were given to the empress by Lord Jiu as a tribute, and the small box was given by our Fujin as a tribute. Due to the epidemic, the craftsmen were delayed before, so they just delivered it today and sent the servants.
It was not sent here because of the reward from the empress..."
The corners of Yifei's mouth curled up, and she felt very at ease.
She believed Shu Shu's words and would not lie about this.
Sending things to the palace is recorded at the palace gate.
She didn't believe in her son's filial piety.
You still don’t know what the son you gave birth to will be like?
How can it be so considerate?
The daughter-in-law must have asked someone to prepare it.
Concubine Yi nodded and didn't say anything. She just asked someone to get a first-class seal for Xiao Chun.
Wait until Xiao Chun leaves.
Pandan and Huilan unboxing.
There is a list on the box.
Xianglan brought it and handed it to Yi Fei.
In the red purse, there is one gold coin, one silver coin, one tael of gold coin, and two taels of silver coin.
In the blue purse, there is one gold coin and one silver coin each. The gold coin is five coins and the silver coin is one or two.
There are two silver coins in the green purse, one or two each.
This box and a half of purses add up to 210 taels of gold and 700 taels of silver.
Looking at the gold and silver necklaces, they all weigh eight taels.
Gold and silver longevity locks weigh four taels each.
Gold and silver bracelets, each pair weighing two taels.
The total of these fifteen sets, together with the purse, is worth five thousand taels of silver.
Yi Fei's face looked helpless, and she followed Xianglan and complained: "How can you give something like this? The hand is too loose?"
Shu Shu and Brother Jiu live in the palace, and they received a lot of tributes a year ago, all under everyone's nose.
Yifei looked at the list in her hand and felt that it was not the bulk, but probably half of it.
But the things had already been collected, and there was no reason to ask anyone to carry them back.
Xianglan stood by and said with a smile: "It's Fujin's usual style. During the previous northern tour, he also scattered all the things in the paddock palace. He followed the empress..."