After fetal transfusion: Huang Ama, your royal mausoleum has been stolen

Everyone in the room was amused by Xi Rui's serious expression.

Taking advantage of the moment, Xi Rui quickly broke free from the Consort's grasp.

As they helped the person back to their seat, they presented gift boxes like treasures.

"Alright, alright, Mother, stop looking at me. Come and see these gifts. I prepared them especially for you." Xi Rui took out the items one by one and presented them to the Consort. "Take a look and see if you like them."

These are all treasures she carefully prepared one by one during this period.

From mercury mirrors of various sizes and shapes to pocket watches and all kinds of glass products, everything is exquisite.

Even the imperial concubine, who was used to seeing fine things in the palace, couldn't help but be amazed.

"Where did you find all these treasures?" The imperial concubine held the mirror up to her face and noticed the fine lines under her eyes for the first time so clearly. "Oh dear, I'm not used to seeing this."

Having grown accustomed to seeing herself in the dim bronze mirror, the Imperial Concubine glanced at herself in front of this mercury mirror for the first time and quickly looked away. Instead, she turned the small mirror over and began to caress the delicate patterns on the back.

"What a clever idea! Are all these items sold in your shop?"

Clearly, the Imperial Concubine was aware of Xi Rui's various actions at the Suzhou residence.

For example, Jin Yuan Xuan.

Xi Rui raised an eyebrow, not particularly surprised.

Then, he enthusiastically followed her lead and began to introduce his shop.

Like the Imperial Concubine, the Crown Princess had just arrived in Suzhou today. Before that, they had only heard about Xi Rui's various measures.

Even the Crown Princess knew far less than the Noble Consort.

Listening to Xi Rui talk about it now, I listened with great interest.

It wasn't until a servant came to announce that dinner had been prepared that everyone came to their senses.

"Oh my, time flies so fast! How come it's already dark after just a few words from Seventh Sister?" Yiergenjueluo was astonished.

Sitting next to her, Dong Eshi nodded in agreement, saying, "That's right, that's right. We just heard about Seventh Sister's first time having someone take care of things when she went out to sea, and now it's already dark."

She hadn't heard enough yet.

In the past, Xi Rui always had her own things to do.

They didn't want to bother her too often.

Even knowing some of what she was doing couldn't compare to hearing her tell the story herself.

Dong Eshi was somewhat unsatisfied.

Xi Rui picked up the teacup next to him and took a big gulp.

She thought to herself, she didn't think time was passing too quickly.

If it weren't for the fact that her mother's face clearly showed that she wanted to hear it, she would have quit long ago, okay?

I never would have talked until I'm this hoarse.

"Ahem, ahem, we still have to pay our respects to Father Emperor later, so let's hurry up and have dinner." Please let her go.

Xi Rui wailed inwardly.

She really couldn't persuade him anymore.

Fortunately, the Imperial Concubine did care for her daughter.

At this moment, she was the first to respond, "Xi Rui is right. Let's hurry up and have our meal so we don't miss the appointed time."

It's unclear when Emperor Kangxi will return to his residence.

It wouldn't be right to make him wait until they finished their dinner before going to pay his respects.

Logically speaking, they should have gone to pay their respects to the emperor much earlier.

It was because Emperor Kangxi was so concerned about the Crown Prince of Joseon that he declined these customary formalities.

While Emperor Kangxi, as an elder, could disregard these things, the younger generation could not.

When Kangxi finally returned to the Huang residence with his sons, the Imperial Concubine and the Crown Princess had been waiting in the front hall for a long time.

"Welcome Your Majesty, may you live ten thousand years!"

The Huang residence was already completely surrounded by imperial guards.

Those servants who had been working in the mansion before had never seen such a scene before, and were so frightened that they dared not take another step.

If it weren't for the large number of people accompanying the emperor, the entire Huang family would have been unable to function.

Now, as they hear those around them shouting "Long live the Emperor!", they are both shocked and unable to contain their excitement.

Some of the more shrewd ones had already started planning how to persuade their masters to grant them a chance to return to the capital together.

Xi Rui and the others were unaware of all this.

After Emperor Kangxi called them to rise, Consort Gui led everyone to their feet.

The two men sat at the head of the table, one on the left and one on the right.

Next, the younger generation all stepped forward to pay their respects.

Led by Yinreng and the Crown Princess, followed by a group of younger brothers and sisters, they said, "Your subject greets Father Emperor, may Father Emperor be well. You also greet the Imperial Concubine, may the Imperial Concubine be blessed."

"Be flat."

Even though there was a hint of fatigue in Kangxi's eyes, he couldn't help but feel gratified at this moment.

These kids are all great.

"Please take your seats." Emperor Kangxi, unusually pleased, gestured for everyone to sit down.

"Third Prince, Fourth Prince, and Seventh Prince and Eighth Prince, I have seen all your efforts over the years."

"Shipyards, canal transport, civil administration... and the arquebus battalion under the emperor's command, all of this is thanks to you." Kangxi listed them one by one.

Those whose names are called will unconsciously straighten their chests.

From a young age, the brothers knew they had to work hard so that their father, the Emperor, would notice them.

Now the fruits of their years of hard work have finally been seen, and he has even pointed them out himself.

This is of extraordinary significance to them.

Xi Rui even discovered that her seventh brother was pinching his own thigh.

The smile on his face was impossible to suppress.

Xi Rui frowned as he watched. How could he still be laughing when he hit him with such force?

It looks painful to watch.

He was just praised once, and we haven't even seen the real thing yet. Is it really necessary to be this happy?

Xi Rui's gaze silently swept over the others in front of her.

...Okay, it really is necessary.

Even Yinzhen, who was known for his maturity, composure, and cold demeanor, had a smile on his face.

The others need no further explanation.

They're all so unbearable to look at.

He silently complained to himself, "Emperor Kangxi only opened his mouth and didn't even bring out anything of real value, so why are these people acting so stupid?"

Xi Rui frowned as she looked at them, feeling embarrassed to break the pleasant atmosphere.

"And Xiao Qi, I also know about the business association you and Xue Shi started together. You've done a great job." Finally, it was Kangxi's turn to praise Xi Rui.

Xi Rui finally seized the opportunity and quickly put on a smile, saying, "Then I wonder what reward Father Emperor plans to give me?"

Simply talking won't get much effect on her.

Xi Rui prefers things that are more practical.

For example, various rewards, or regulations that are more conducive to the future development of the Chamber of Commerce.

Once Emperor Kangxi gives his word, the feasibility on her side will greatly increase.

For her, this was more useful than any praise or reward.