The most beautiful lady in the harem

Qin Liuse is still a young man after all, and he had no way to vent the bitterness in his heart after what happened in the afternoon.

Although he had made up his mind not to tell the Empress Dowager Cixi, when she asked him, he couldn't help but tell her that Wei Lanxin had also gone to deliver the soup.

The Empress Dowager Cixi didn't say much after hearing this. She wanted to promote Qin Liuse, and naturally, the person in the Cining Palace also had someone she wanted to promote.

It’s hard to say whether Miss Wei really looks a lot like the late queen. This chess piece was well chosen.

Knowing that Qin Liuse was sad, the Empress Dowager Cixi did not continue the topic, thinking that she would test the Emperor Yongjia's attitude later.

I don't know what her son thinks of the Miss Wei who was arranged over there.

It was still early. The Empress Dowager was now old and had to eat five meals a day, and the portion of each meal was not much.

After a few words, Qin Liuse and the maid served the Empress Dowager some snacks.

Who knew that not long after the meal, a notification came from outside that Emperor Yongjia had arrived.

The Empress Dowager had just washed her hands and was a little surprised.

She was the empress dowager, so naturally she didn't need to go to welcome her own son, but Qin Liuse and the others did. They all knelt down and saluted Emperor Yongjia.

When the real dragon body of Emperor Yongjia came in, Zhu Wanxi next to him shouted "No need to be so polite", and everyone got up from the ground.

The Empress Dowager Cixi looked at the sun in the courtyard outside and asked, "Why is the Emperor here at this hour?"

Emperor Yongjia strode over, glanced at Qin Liuse who was standing next to the Empress Dowager, and said with a smile, "Mother just gave me some sweet soup. I ate too much and felt bloated in my stomach. I thought I hadn't been to my mother's place for a long time, so I came over to take a walk."

The Empress Dowager Cixi couldn't help laughing when she heard this. At her age, she just liked the lively atmosphere.

Emperor Yongjia was usually very busy with state affairs, and although he would come to pay his respects from time to time, it was naturally good for him to see his son more often.

Emperor Yongjia not only came himself, but he was also followed by two teams of people from the Shanggong Bureau.

He sat down beside the Empress Dowager Cixi with his arms and legs spread wide, and made a gesture to Zhu Wanxi beside him.

Zhu Wanxi immediately let the people outside in, and the maids and eunuchs entered one after another.

Qin Liuse raised her eyes and saw the gorgeous and dazzling cloths in their hands.

Emperor Yongjia turned his head and said to the Empress Dowager, "The Southern Weaving Bureau has sent a batch of new cloth to the palace. I want you to pick a few pieces to make some clothes for the spring."

Her son was the emperor, and yet he was so filial. The Empress Dowager Cixi was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling.

She still said politely, "I don't need so much cloth. I'll keep one piece. The emperor can give the rest to the other servants in the harem to make everyone happy."

Emperor Yongjia naturally agreed.

The eunuch and the maid held the cloth in their hands and knelt in front of the Empress Dowager one by one.

The Empress Dowager Cixi looked at each piece of cloth one by one and finally chose a brown piece of cloth with a crane pattern and embroidered plants.

"The other fabrics are too fresh and youthful. I have no use for them. I'd better give them to other young people."

Emperor Yongjia nodded, tapping the sandalwood tabletop with his fingers, and then glanced at Qin Liuse beside him as if he had mentioned it casually, and said, "Anyone who sees it will have a share. Since the Concubine is also in the Queen Mother's Palace, pick a group as well."

The Empress Dowager Cixi also had the same idea. "I was just thinking of asking Concubine Qin to pick a group as well. The Emperor seems to agree with me. Concubine Qin has worked hard in serving me, and she deserves a reward."

Qin Liuse accepted the Empress Dowager Cixi's kindness, but Emperor Yongjia's behavior seemed to be making up for it, but it didn't seem like he was making up for it, which was really annoying.

But these words could only be hidden deep in her heart. Qin Liuse walked out from beside the Empress Dowager Cixi, saluted Emperor Yongjia, and then saluted the Empress Dowager Cixi, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager. It is my blessing to serve the Empress Dowager."

Then, the eunuchs and maids held the cloth and repeated the process.

Qin Liuse stood a little aside from the Empress Dowager Cixi and watched. It might be goods from Jiangnan Sheng, as the styles were not popular among the people at that time.

Being the emperor's woman, and also being a favored woman, has this advantage.

The clothes we wear this year have not yet appeared in the folk, so we have to use the best.

Once it becomes popular in the palace, it will also spread among the noble ladies in the capital.

Once the story spread outside the palace, after a while, wealthy men and girls from wealthy families among the common people would start to imitate it.

The colors of the fabrics are so colorful that it is dizzying. Qin Liuse wants to pick what she likes, but she cannot break the rules and pick something that does not belong to her.

So he was going to look at them one by one before making a decision, but at this moment, Emperor Yongjia stood up, and as if inadvertently, he walked to the side and put his hand on Qin Liuse's shoulder.

He smiled and said, "I think this one is good, it matches your color, what do you think?"

Qin Liuse looked at the cloth in front of her that was the same color as the peach blossoms in March. She really liked it, but this color always made people look very immature.

Moreover, Emperor Yongjia was a bit too close to him.

Before she opened her mouth, Emperor Yongjia said to himself, "I don't like it. Let's take another look."

As he spoke, the servant kneeling in front of him understood what was going on and stepped back.

Who knew that at this time, Qin Liuse said, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. I will take this one."

Emperor Yongjia then returned to his chair with satisfaction.

For some reason, Emperor Yongjia stayed with the Empress Dowager for a long time today. He talked for a long time and showed no intention of going back to deal with state affairs.

Qin Liuse lowered her head and listened quietly to the mother and son chatting about family matters.

The Queen Mother was talking to her son, so naturally it was not appropriate for her, a concubine who was not even the son's daughter-in-law, to interrupt too much.

Only at appropriate times did he agree with a few words with a smile.

I thought that was it, but after a while, the Empress Dowager Cixi asked Emperor Yongjia to stay for dinner in Yongshou Palace, and Emperor Yongjia actually nodded in agreement.

Having said this, the Empress Dowager Cixi turned around and asked Qin Liuse, "Jieyu Qin will also stay with me tonight, right?"

Qin Liuse bowed with her head lowered, and said, "The eunuch who was going to the Shangshi Bureau to serve the meal has already gone. It should be delivered to Shuyuexuan soon. It's not good to waste it. I'd better go back to Shuyuexuan to eat today. Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

The Empress Dowager nodded when she heard this. She was a Buddhist and could not stand extravagance and waste. After hearing what Qin Liuse said, she felt that it was a good idea, as she just happened to have something to say to Emperor Yongjia.

Emperor Yongjia, who was standing next to him, looked at Qin Liuse, glanced at her from head to toe, and his expression darkened.

After Qin Liuse politely declined the offer from the Empress Dowager, she said goodbye again, "It's getting late and it's getting dark. I'll take my leave first."

Then he paid his respects to Emperor Yongjia and the Empress Dowager Cixi and left Yongshou Palace.

When Qin Liuse saluted Emperor Yongjia, she didn't even look at him.

If Qin Liuse was willing to look up at Emperor Yongjia at this time, he would find that there seemed to be some displeasure in Emperor Yongjia's eyes.