The emperor's scheming: alluring the world

Chapter 41 The Heartwarming Gift
Li Sister-in-law was startled when she heard the words, but her face showed surprise and she said: "Why would the emperor ask Sister-in-law about this, this is the prince's marriage, the emperor and the queen are the ones to decide, presumably the emperor already has a famous family of the right age in his heart Noble lady, sister-in-law thinks she is not qualified to speak on this matter."

When Li Meiying replied, Chengdi paid close attention to the emotional changes on Li Meiying's face. Although she was faking it well, he still noticed the flicker of disappointment in her eyes under the calm appearance. , he felt a little relieved, and quickly changed the subject: "You are right, I am confused."

Hearing what Emperor Cheng said, the disappointment in Li Meiying's eyes leaked more. Although she tried her best to conceal it, she seemed a little absent-minded. Emperor Cheng pretended not to notice anything. After a few words of concern, he let Li My sister-in-law leaves the palace.

Since then, although Li Sister-in-law often went to the palace to pay respects to the emperor and visit the concubines in the harem, they didn't stay for long each time.On the contrary, Li Xueshang, who had no relationship before, posted a few posts to Li Meiying, inviting Li Meiying to the Zhen Guogong Mansion to taste tea and play chess. Li Meiying did not refuse, every time They all went, and the two girls got closer because of this.

On the contrary, the Eldest Princess no longer interacts with Li Meiying. In the blink of an eye, it is the end of the month, and the atmosphere of the new year is getting stronger. Every household is busy with the New Year. Li Meiying went out to return home this day, and saw many precious gifts piled up in the main hall of the main building. , Mo Shu was counting, seeing Li Sister-in-law came back, he hurriedly got up and greeted him and said, "Princess can be considered to be back. This is a gift from Mr. Guo, Minister of the Ministry of Industry. Among them is a string of green tourmaline bracelets, designed by Miss Guo herself. They say tourmaline can ward off evil spirits and keep the princess in good health, I hope the princess likes it." While Mo Shu was speaking, he handed a small box carved with mahogany hibiscus flowers to Li Meiying.

Li Meizhen took it, opened the box, and saw a string of dark green bracelets lying on the red silk cloth, each bead on the bracelet was polished round and clear, and the beads were engraved with peony patterns , is indeed a delicate and thoughtful gift.

Seeing that Li Meiying showed liking, Mo Shu took out the bracelet and put it on Li Meiying. The green tourmaline made the skin of Li Meiying's wrist more white and tender.

Bo Liuzi, who was following behind Li Meiying, stared greedily at Li Meiying's wrist at this moment. She used to be a lady of a good family, so she was naturally familiar with these gold, silver and jade objects. The string of tourmalines in Li Meiying's hand was It is the best jasper, just such a string of bracelets, worth thousands of dollars, enough for a medium-sized family to live comfortably for a lifetime.

Thinking that she and Guo Mengzhen only met once, but she has this kind of heart, Li Sister-in-law's heart warmed up, and she turned her head to Mo Shu and said softly: "Miss Guo really has a heart, I like this tourmaline bracelet very much, I remember Miss Guo likes it." Pink, last time I got a powder crystal peach blossom gilt step shaker, I will give that step shaker to Miss Guo as a return gift!"

Mo Shu said yes, and said to Yunyu: "Go and fetch that step, and after I confirm the return to the princess, I will send it to Guo's residence together."

Yunyu saluted, and left the main building with a grim expression. Bo Liuzi looked at Yunyu's leaving back, and lowered her eyes thoughtfully.

"Princess, this is the return gift planned by the servant. If there is no problem, the servant will return the gift according to this gift list!" Handing the return gift list that had been drawn up to Li Meiying, Mo Shu said courteously.

Li Meiying casually glanced at the list of gifts, then smiled lazily and said, "Aunt Mo arranged all the rituals in the past. I don't understand this matter. Aunt Mo will look at the arrangements. As long as you don't lose the etiquette, you will be fine .”

"Since the princess said that, the servant will feel relieved, and now I will go to arrange a return gift." Mo Shu said happily, and when he raised his eyes to meet Shang Bo Liuzi's inquiring eyes, his face darkened, and he reprimanded displeasedly: "Liu Zi, the princess has been back home for quite a while, don't you know how to make a cup of hot tea for the princess?"

Hearing this, Li Meiying smiled indifferently and said: "It's okay, I always want to go back to Siyu Pavilion, and I want to drink tea. There are plenty in Siyu Pavilion."

After Li Meiying finished speaking, she took Bo Liuzi out of the main building, and Mo Shu refocused her energy on counting etiquette, but she didn't notice the gloomy look in Bo Liuzi's eyes when she stepped out of the main hall.

In the evening, after dinner, Li Meiying put on a big cloak and held a stove, and said that she was going out to digest food. Bo Liuzi asked to serve her with her, but Li Meiying said with concern: "You haven't had dinner yet! Or change it Someone else!"

Yunyu was instructing people to clean up the dining table at the moment, pretending not to hear Li Sister-in-law's words, while Mo Shu glared at Yunyu, stepped forward and said, "Princess, I'd better let this servant accompany you!"

"Aunt Mo, I have to be taken care of by you when I enter the mansion, so that I can eat and dress warmly. It's already deep winter, and the cold is also heavy at this time. I'm young and not afraid of the cold. Let me accompany the princess!" Bo Liuzi Glancing at Yunyu, he hurriedly answered the words. What he said was flattering and pleasing, Mo Shu smiled with satisfaction, and let her go.

Li Meizhen wandered around the garden for half an hour, seeing that it was completely dark, she went to Siyu Pavilion.Bo Liuzi carefully held the lantern by his side.

Along the way, Bo Liuzi tried her best to pick out some interesting things to tell Li Meiying, which made Li Meiying chuckle frequently, and the master and servant returned to Siyu Pavilion amidst the laughter.Back in the house, Li Meizhen took off the cloak she was wearing and looked back to see Boliu Zidong's lips turning purple, and her complexion was ashen, she showed a touch of distress and said: "You still said that you are not afraid of the cold, even with your frozen lips Fazi, hurry up and have dinner!" After finishing speaking, Li Sister-in-law said to Mo Shu again: "Aunt Mo, go to the kitchen to see if there is any sea cucumber soup for tonight, if there is any, ask the kitchen to give it to you. If Zi is hot all night, if the sea cucumber soup is gone, ask the kitchen to cook a bowl of fresh fish soup for her, and help Liu Zi prepare four sets of thick winter clothes."

When Mo Shu heard the words, a flash of jealousy flashed in his eyes, and he replied unwillingly: "Princess, don't worry, I will spare you."

After both Bo Liuzi and Mo Shu retreated, Li Meiying turned and went into the inner room, Yunyu hurriedly followed, helping Li Meiying take off her jacket and skirt, said in a low voice: "Princess, Aunt Mo asked the slave to tell You, during this year's ceremony, the Eldest Princess didn't send someone to bring the ceremony, and she has prepared all the festivals in other provinces according to your instructions. In addition, she has almost arranged the things you asked her to do."

Hearing this, Li Meiying raised the corners of her lips slightly, and said with a relaxed smile, "I've always been at ease when you do things, and now I'm just waiting for the fish to come in."

Hearing this, Yunyu stopped talking, and just silently helped Li Meiying change her clothes, and then called the rough envoy to bring the hot water into the ear room, and wait for her to wait for Li Meiying to take a bath and return to the inner room , the ink book has been turned around.

Yunyu retreated from the inner room tactfully, and stood guard in the outer room. Li Meiying casually pulled the cloak on her body, and softly ordered: "Aunt Mo, help me prepare for the ceremony to be sent to the eldest princess's mansion. Let's go there in person tomorrow." Let’s go to the Princess Palace.”

(End of this chapter)