SFS Chapter 326 2 gift
Chapter 326 2 gift
"Hongli, Uncle Seventeen has something to say to you from the bottom of his heart. The Emperor has always been tolerant of his children. He has noticed your behavior over the past two days. When you come of age, he will not treat you unfairly."
Prince Guo patted Hongli's shoulder lightly.
"You won't be short of anything that the other brothers have."
Hongli bowed and expressed his gratitude.
"Thank you, Uncle Seventeen, for telling me."
"Uncle Seventeen, my nephew's place is right in front of us. Would you like to come in and have a cup of tea?"
Prince Guo had been living in the palace before he set up his own residence, and the emperor loved this younger brother very much.
Years ago, when he heard that the emperor was seriously ill, Hongli wrote a letter requesting to enter the palace to attend to him, but was refused.
It was not until Uncle Seventeen took the initiative to mention the Emperor that Hongli insisted on talking to him for a while.
"Then Uncle Seventeen would be disrespectful to refuse."
Prince Guo was the first to step into the courtyard allocated to Hongli.
"Your courtyard is more spacious than Uncle Seventeen's. Walking in it makes you feel different."
Hongli paused. Was this a mockery of his empty courtyard?
He said enviously, suppressing the discomfort in his heart.
"Uncle Seventeen, I have long heard that your courtyard is full of exotic plants and even the Emperor often visits."
"That was when I was young and ignorant, and I asked my brothers to arrange it. The emperor has always been friendly to brothers, and he even ordered people to look after me after I left the palace."
Prince Guo explained with a smile, his words full of nostalgia.
"When I was young, I felt constrained in the small palace, but after leaving the palace and setting up my own residence, I began to miss the old days."
"Now that I think about it, it was better to be a child."
Hongli smiled but said nothing.
He never missed his past life.
Uncle Seventeen was born to the late emperor's favorite concubine in his later years, and was loved by the late emperor from the moment he was born.
How could someone like him who grew up in a honey pot understand the hard life of having his mother die early and being despised by the emperor?
Prince Guo seemed to rarely talk with people of his age. He pulled Hongli aside and talked about many of his past experiences in the palace.
"Hongli, you still have to attend the wake tomorrow, so Uncle Seventeen won't bother you anymore."
Prince Guo left in a dashing manner wearing a fox fur coat, leaving Hongli alone with mixed feelings.
The life that Uncle Seventeen described was what he had always longed for.
If he, a prince, lives such an enviable life, then what his emperor father, who owns the whole world, can enjoy is beyond his dreams.
"Li Yu, let Yu Ying'er come to see me!"
The Imperial Astronomical Observatory calculated that the Empress Dowager's wake would last for about a month, leaving him with little time. He had to establish a good relationship with Concubine Lan as soon as possible, and it would be best if she took the initiative to propose registration.
"Slave, go right away."
Li Yu bowed in response.
The master really values him. Li Yu has only been in the palace for two days, but he has heard from other eunuchs that the emperor also calls Su Zongguan by his full name.
Deeply moved, he trotted to call for help, and at this moment, there was a knock on the door.
Yu Ying'er in the small room heard the noise and hurried to remind them.
"Little Leo, what are you standing there for? Go and answer the call."
Yu Ying'er stood under the eaves waiting. If a master from the palace came to visit, she would have to make tea as soon as possible.
The Fourth Prince was used to employing the elderly, and the servants sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs only came to help with sweeping during the day. Now, she and Li Yu were busy taking care of everything inside and outside the house.
Li Yu had long been accustomed to Yu Ying'er's orders and didn't think there was anything wrong with it.
As soon as he opened the door, he found that Chuntao, the senior palace maid serving Concubine Lan, was outside.
But he still pretended to know nothing and asked with a smile.
"Miss, this is the Fourth Prince's residence. Is there something you need?"
"Young eunuch, I am Chuntao, serving in the service of Concubine Lan in the Taiji Palace. Today, the Fourth Prince did my master a great favor, and as soon as he returned to the palace, he sent this servant to come quickly and give a thank you gift."
As Chuntao spoke, she asked someone to bring in the boxes and bags.
"Miss Chuntao, my master is inside. I will go and tell him the news right away."
The Fourth Prince was delighted when he heard that someone had arrived at the Taiji Palace.
He sat upright on the couch, waiting for someone to come.
"This servant pays respects to the Fourth Prince."
After Chuntao finished her greetings, she repeated what she had just said to Li Yu.
"Fourth Prince, the palace gates are about to be locked. I will take my leave now."
Seeing that the other party had no intention of staying, Hongli smiled and asked Li Yu to see him off.
Then he stared intently at the boxes and bags in the hall and spoke expressionlessly.
"Yu Ying'er, take a look at what has been sent from Taiji Hall?"
Concubine Lan sent the thank-you gift with great fanfare, clearly showing that she didn't want to have anything to do with him.
After Yu Ying'er finished counting, she reported in a low voice.
"Master, Taiji Hall sent a piece of old ginseng, two kilograms of Lu'an tea, ten cups of bird's nest, ten boxes of snacks, a box of fresh fruit, and fifty kilograms each of red and black charcoal."
"Empress Lan is so thoughtful. Please register these things."
The items in the hall were all valuable gifts that were presented in a proper manner, and there was nothing wrong with them.
Hongli's eyes were dark and unclear.
Concubine Lan is the most suitable person in the harem to adopt him, and he will not give up.
However, Hongli was now also thinking about the other concubines who had no children.
He went through the concubines in the harem again and found only one who seemed suitable.
Just thinking of how foolish she was when she was keeping vigil, Hongli decided to contact Concubine Lan again tomorrow.
Lan E'niang was very concerned about him, and he took the opportunity to express his gratitude.
Less than half an hour later, Li Yu came in again to report.
"Master, Prince Guo sent Guard Jin to deliver something."
"Please invite Guard Jin in for tea."
Hongli extracted a lot of useful information from the talkative Prince Guo's words, and this person is worth making friends with for the time being.
"My Lord, Guard Jin said he would not disturb your rest and left after leaving his things."
"Okay, I understand. I'll thank Uncle Seventeen tomorrow. Have Yu Ying'er register the items and store them in the warehouse."
A quarter of an hour later, Hongli's face darkened when he learned that Prince Guo had ordered someone to deliver tea and charcoal.
Is Uncle Seventeen giving him alms because he thinks the things here are not good?
After washing up, Hongli held Yu Ying'er tightly in his arms.
"Ying'er, where were you on duty before? Did you have any good sisters?"
Yu Ying'er rolled her eyes and replied gently.
"My Lord, I was not very lucky in the past. I was guarding an idle garden and rarely had any masters come."
"Now the only people guarding that garden are an elderly maid and two young eunuchs. My sister, who has a say in things, is guarding another large garden. She said that when a master comes over occasionally, she can get some rewards. She's saving money to leave the palace when she's old enough."
"Ying'er is so lucky to have met the Master..."
"Okay, go to bed. You have to get up early tomorrow."
Hongli interrupted Yu Ying'er irritably. He felt a little regretful for accepting such a useless palace maid.
Yu Ying'er, sensing her master's impatience, moved her head back from his chest.