In Yihongyuan, everyone came to pay their respects despite the snow.
In front of Ning Huayue, Guan Shasha expressed her dissatisfaction.
"I saw several carts of good things being brought in outside Jinqi Courtyard yesterday. I thought my own yard had so many, so I was so happy that I went back immediately. I only had two carts of things there." Guan Shasha complained angrily, "Even if The princess is partial to Concubine Wei, so she has to be restrained. If such a narrow-minded sister like me sees it, I feel really uncomfortable."
What Ning Huayue wants is for others to feel uncomfortable. It is best to let their discomfort be realized and target Jin Xiyuan one by one.
She pretended to be distressed and explained: "I really ignored Concubine Guan's thoughts. I only thought about Concubine Wei being favored and having a young son to raise. I forgot to be fair."
Lu Qing didn't give Ning Huayue a chance to say more. He stood up and first blessed Guan Shasha, and then apologized: "It's my fault that Concubine Guan saw it."
Then, Lu Qing said magnanimously: "Princess, why don't you redistribute it again? I only take what is within the quota, so you will not be unfair."
Ning Huayue refused: "Concubine Wei is different from the past. It is understandable to use some good things. What's more, the young master is also considered, so those things are not out of the ordinary, you can use them."
What does flattery mean? This is it.
Lu Qing didn't dare. She suspected that Ning Huayue deliberately set her up as a target.
"When I get back, I will sort out the extra things and send someone back to Yihongyuan."
Lu Qing kept his promise and asked Man Dong and Ji Qin to pack their things when they got back.
Yan Fuguang stopped going to court a few days ago. Emperor Xihe gave his ministers annual leave. He settled the matter in Hemingyuan and went to Jinxiyuan.
As soon as he entered, the inside was a bit messy. He picked up Lange who was lying on the couch playing. Seeing Lu Qing counting the items, he asked: "Did the princess give it to you?"
Lu Qing said "Yes": "I will sort out the excess and send it back."
Yan Fuguang repeated in confusion: "Send it back?"
Lu Qingyun said lightly: "The princess gave me too many things. I was afraid of upsetting the other sisters, so I didn't dare to accept them all."
As soon as he heard her tone, Yan Fuguang knew that someone must have made things difficult for her because of this.
He took the list from Ji Qin, browsed it from top to bottom, and sneered: "Is there anyone jealous of this little thing?"
Lu Qing murmured in a low voice: "But it's more than a concubine."
Yan Fuguang fixed Brother Lan's restless hands and feet and said casually: "Then send him back."
Lu Qing was not disappointed. Anyway, the things she left behind were enough if she saved them a little. She was more bothered by people like Shasha than returning the things.
In Yihongyuan, Ning Huayue was very proud and said in a happy mood: "What mother said is right. Sometimes they can fight by themselves without having to do it themselves."
Even Guan Shasha is very happy. They are both concubines, and she will never allow Lu Qing to override her.
They didn't wait long for their happiness. The next day, Yan Fuguang rewarded Concubine Wei with a lot of good things on the grounds that Concubine Wei had worked hard to raise the young master.
"If you do this, other sisters will have ideas."
Yan Fuguang raised his eyebrows nonchalantly: "Do you care what they think?"
"I care about you more." Lu Qing sat next to Yan Fuguang and gently held his arm, "I am afraid that you will be blamed because of me."
Yan Fuguang was very helpful: "Then you don't have to worry, no one dares to comment."
Lu Qing smiled bitterly, no one dares to comment on your actions, but they are all targeting me!
However, she knew in her heart that she could not care about other women, but she could not care less about Yan Fuguang.
It doesn't matter if you hear a few harsh words. It's better to be favored than not to be favored.
"Thank you so much, Your Majesty." Lu Qing put her hand on Yan Fuguang's arm and said with a sweet smile, "I have also prepared a New Year gift for you."
It was Yan Fuguang's turn to be surprised. He asked, "What New Year's gift?"
Lu Qing let him go, turned around and went to the inner room to take out the cloak that had been embroidered for a long time: "It's not a precious object. I'm not as versatile as the other sisters. Only Nvhong can handle it. I hope you don't dislike it. "
The black python pattern embossed silver cloak, every stitch and every stitch was made by Lu Qing. She had prepared it a long time ago and only completed it two days ago.
The delicacy and care were evident. The moment he touched it, Yan Fuguang could almost imagine her embroidering the cloak for him every day.
Yan Fuguang's reward was simple and crude.
That night, Lu Qing got a stack of silver notes.
Man Dong said without exaggeration: "I have never seen so many banknotes in my life."
Lu Qing thought thoughtfully: "Have I found a way to make a fortune?"
**
On New Year's Eve, I have to go to the palace as usual.
Lu Qing is also on the list to enter the palace this time. She has been anxious since two days before entering the palace. She really doesn't want to experience what happened on New Year's Eve last year again.
At night, it was quiet inside the bed tent. Lu Qing carefully turned over after hearing Yan Fuguang's gentle breathing.
She knew she couldn't escape, and she would enter the palace many times in the future, but one code after another, Lu Qing had a very bad impression of the palace.
Those splendid palaces, no matter how festive they are decorated, the people living inside are all skilled in calculating people's lives.
She had a hunch that entering the palace would not go smoothly this time.
New Year's Eve soon came, and Ning Huayue sent someone to hurry up early in the morning, telling everyone not to waste time.
Last night Yan Fuguang was resting in Jinxiyuan. He was holding Brother Lan and Lu Qing was following him, and he appeared in everyone's sight.
Ning Huayue just pretended that she couldn't see Lu Qing: "The prince is here. The clothes you are wearing today are similar to those of Brother Lan. The servants in the embroidery room have been careful."
Yan Fuguang protected Brother Lan from being blown away by the wind, and replied expressionlessly: "The Wei family chose it, and I think it is good."
Ning Huayue then saw Lu Qing and said, "I heard that Concubine Wei once worked as an errand in the embroidery room..."
Yan Fuguang interrupted her: "Okay, get in the car quickly."
Ning Huayue choked: "Which carriage are you riding in?"
Yan Fuguang thought for a while, then carried Brother Lan into the last carriage and told Lu Qing: "Watch Brother Lan, I'll go to the front."
Lu Qing knew that Ning Huayue and the Ning family behind her had done practical things, and Yan Fuguang's attitude would always be more relaxed. She was not jealous or dissatisfied. She nodded and said obediently: "I understand, you can go ahead."
Ning Huayue was overjoyed and looked at Yan Fuguang frequently.
As soon as Yan Fuguang got on the carriage, he closed his eyes and leaned against the wall of the carriage to fall asleep, not even preparing to speak.
Ning Huayue looked forward to it all the way, but finally got discouraged.
In front of the palace gate, the carriage stopped.
Yan Fuguang quickly jumped out of the carriage without waiting for the servants to put down the footstool.
Ning Huayue shouted in a soft voice: "Your Majesty..."
The prince in her mouth didn't even look back, and went straight to the back. After hugging Brother Lan, he also held Lu Qing firmly with one hand.
Ning Huayue felt a breath stuck in her heart and almost suffocated to death.
