Crazy Queen, Striving to Become the Most Beautiful Lady in the Harem

Lin Junxue looked at Gao Cheng who was trying to refuse and curled her lips

This eunuch Gao is indeed following Xie Yu from the mansion until now, and he is very thoughtful.

He was afraid that if he accepted her gift, he would ask him to do something for him, so he was testing her.

Lin Junxue's face showed no emotion at all, instead she pretended not to understand.

She said, "Eunuch Gao, what do you mean? You have been with the emperor for so long, how can you not accept such a small reward? Eunuch, do you think that the reward from Zhonghe Palace is not what you like?"

Lin Junxue's rhetorical question made Gao Cheng kneel down.

"What are you talking about, Your Majesty? If that's the case, I will accept it. Your Majesty, please tell me what you want to say."

Lin Junxue was silent for a few seconds and nodded.

"I have something that I would like to trouble Eunuch Gao with."

Gao Cheng, who was kneeling on the ground, narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard this.

I thought the Queen had become smarter.

If the Queen hadn't made any request today, I would have certainly accepted her kindness.

One day, I will have the opportunity to speak a few good words for the Queen in front of the Emperor.

But now that the Queen had made this request, he naturally no longer had to accept the favor of the snuff bottle. Instead, it was a good thing for him.

Next second

Lin Junxue continued, "Eunuch Gao, let me just say this. During the time I was confined in Zhonghe Palace, I did see through some of people's hearts, especially the servants in Zhonghe Palace. When I was confined by the emperor, I'm afraid they all found other good places to go. I think my Zhonghe Palace can't keep these servants, so I'd like to ask Eunuch Gao to go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and select some suitable servants and palace maids for me. Eunuch Gao also knows that Pan Xia has been beaten to death by the emperor. Now I only have Danzhen by my side. I'd like to trouble Eunuch Gao to take a look at them for me."

Gao Cheng was stunned for a moment

He really didn't expect that the Queen in front of him would reward him with such a luxurious thing, but in the end she would ask him to do such a small thing.

It was just to re-select some palace maids and eunuchs for Zhonghe Palace, which really caught him by surprise.

High pile of smiles

"Your Majesty, since you trust me, I will definitely select some suitable people for you. Don't worry, I will do it right away and will not disturb your rest."

Lin Junxue is polite

"Thank you, Eunuch Gao. Danzhen, you should personally escort Eunuch Gao out."

Danzhen immediately made a "please" gesture

"Eunuch Gao, please come this way."

Gao Cheng was naturally very satisfied with Lin Junxue's attention and attitude.

When Danzhen sent Gao Cheng away and returned to the palace, Lin Junxue was drinking tea leisurely.

Danzhen said, "My queen, isn't the gift you gave to Eunuch Gao today too expensive? Usually, no matter how generous the ladies in the harem are, they only give gold melon seeds. But you gave a priceless snuff bottle, and you only asked Eunuch Gao to reselect some servants and palace maids. This is such a small matter. No matter how you look at it, we are losing money."

Lin Junxue looked at Danzhen sighing, curled her lips, and her eyes slightly fixed

Although Danzhen is loyal, she is too straightforward and not smooth enough. She needs more attention and advice.

"Danzhen, do you know that in this world, the person who knows the emperor best is not the concubines in the harem, nor the ministers of the previous dynasty, but this Gao Cheng in front of us, Eunuch Gao. He has been following the emperor since his residence, inseparable. The emperor's food, clothing, housing and transportation, which one does not pass through his hands? Needless to say, the emperor trusts Gao Cheng, this Eunuch Gao must not be underestimated."

Danzhen thought about it and nodded, "Your Majesty is right. Eunuch Gao does have the emperor's trust."

Lin Junxue said slowly, "You said that most of the concubines in the harem like to be rewarded with gold melon seeds. So, even if I reward more gold melon seeds today, Gao Cheng will not take it to heart. Everyone has preferences. When giving gifts, you naturally have to give others their favorite things to get the desired effect. Do you understand?"

Danzhen nodded.

Now she finally understood why the queen was so generous.

Danzhen continued to ask another question in her mind

"But Madam, since you have rewarded Eunuch Gao with such a precious snuff bottle from the Western Regions, and you want him to accept your kindness, why did you simply use up this favor like this?"

Lin Junxue took a sip of tea slowly

She went on to say, "Danzhen, if I hadn't asked Eunuch Gao to go on this trip for me, then today, I rewarded him with such a valuable snuff bottle. If someone knew about it and gossiped about it in front of the emperor, it would be hard to explain the matter. The emperor would definitely suspect that I was bribing Gao Cheng. But if I asked Gao Cheng to do something excessive just to reward him with this snuff bottle, Gao Cheng would definitely try his best to shirk responsibility and distance himself from me. I'm afraid he wouldn't take the snuff bottle away today. Now, I asked Gao Cheng to go on this trip in person for me, not only to let him accept the snuff bottle with confidence and not give anyone a handle, but also..."

Lin Junxue paused, and then said, "Secondly, Gao Cheng will personally select the servants and palace maids for me. He will definitely screen them carefully for me. Who can be used and who cannot be used? Who belongs to whom? Gao Cheng will definitely be attentive. He will definitely select a group of people with clean backgrounds and no concubines behind them, because Gao Cheng knows that if the people he selects really betray their master, I will naturally hold him responsible for this."

Danzhen was stunned after hearing this. It turns out there are so many things to pay attention to when giving gifts?

Lin Junxue raised her eyebrows and looked at Danzhen who was a little dumbfounded.

She whispered, "Remember, Gao Cheng is a person we can't possibly use, but we have to befriend him and not offend him. Sometimes, in addition to normal arrangements, we have to show him more respect. Do you understand?"

Danzhen nodded and said solemnly, "My lady, I understand."

Lin Junxue took off her long armor

In recent days, she has been getting used to wearing long armor. As a modern person, she finds it really uncomfortable to wear this armor.

Danzhen took the armor and gently rubbed Lin Junxue's shoulders.

"Your Highness, should Eunuch Gao go and select someone for our Zhonghe Palace now? Everything you requested has already been arranged outside."

Lin Junxue had a faint smile on her face. "I'm afraid not."

Danzhen paused. What did the queen mean by this?

Taiwu Hall

Gao Cheng knelt on the ground, holding the snuff bottle that Lin Junxue had just given him.

Xie Yu sat on the dragon chair, finished reviewing the last memorial, and looked at Gao Cheng kneeling on the ground.

There was obvious inquiry in his eyes, and a deep voice sounded in the hall.

"You said this was a gift from the Empress? She wants you to select a group of servants and maids for her Zhonghe Palace. Is it that simple?"

Gao Chengdao said, "Your Majesty, I dare not hide anything. I am terrified that the Empress has given me such a precious gift."

Xie Yu sneered

Lin Junxue, this silly woman, this snuff bottle was a tribute from the Western Regions last year. There are only two in the world. He gave it to her and Xier.

Xi'er usually doesn't want to take it out, but she just wants to change a group of servants, but she actually gave Gao Cheng such a valuable thing.

Xie Yu waved his hand

"Okay, since the Queen trusts you, just go on her behalf. The Queen is rewarding you, so just accept it."

Gao Cheng took a look at Xie Yu's expression and knew that the emperor was not suspicious.

He quickly stood up, smiling

Xie Yu waved his hand and said, "Okay, leave now."