Quickly wear it with your skills

Liu Xu broke out in a cold sweat after hearing the conversation between the emperor and the queen. He used this box to store pearls because he thought it was the right size.

Who would have thought that this box had a history? The most important thing is that it was seen by the queen. It seems that he will be punished.

The Queen listened to the Emperor's words and shook her head slightly. "If you say it's special, it's only for me." She walked over to the box and gently traced it with her hand.

"This box was given to me by the late emperor for bearing a little princess. I later used it to hold a New Year's gift to the emperor. The orchid pattern painted on this box is very unique, so I recognized it at first sight."

After the queen said these words, she looked at the emperor. The expression on the emperor's face did not change. Instead, a smile gradually appeared in his eyes.

"Then this can be considered as returning the item to its rightful owner. The little princess' birthday is in a little over a month, and I asked Liu Xu to go to the warehouse to find some pearls as a gift for the little princess. I didn't expect him to choose this box. Haha, we father and daughter can be said to be in sync with each other, right?"

The Queen was immediately touched and said, "It is a blessing for me and the little princess that the Emperor cares about her. If she knew, she would definitely be extremely happy."

"Okay, let her be happy in advance, and you can take this back." He waved his hand.

Liu Xu handed the box to the senior palace maid who had come with the Empress. The Empress quickly knelt down and saluted. "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the gift. Is the soup cold? Ask Chief Steward Liu to heat it up for you. Don't upset your stomach."

Qi Linmu helped her up and said, "Yan Yan, I have told you so many times that we are a young couple and there is no need to be so polite. Don't worry about the soup. I will ask Liu Xu to heat it up before drinking it.

It’s getting late, you should hurry back, otherwise the little princess will wake up and look for you.”

The Queen lowered her head shyly and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will go back first. If you have time, please come visit my little princess. She misses her father too."

The emperor nodded with a sweet smile until the queen and the palace maid disappeared at the door.

Liu Xu fell to his knees and said, "This slave deserves death. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

Qi Linmu glanced at him indifferently. "Since you know you're wrong, I'll fine you half a year's salary. If something like this happens again, you know the consequences."

"If something like this happens again, I will die as an apology." Liu Xu slammed his head to the ground.

Meanwhile, the Empress and her maid hurried to Fengyi Palace. The maid said something affectionate, "The Emperor truly loves you more than anything else, and he loves the little princess even more. He prepared a gift for her long ago."

It was meant to be a compliment, but the Queen's expression grew increasingly gloomy, and she suddenly sneered. "Do you really think this is for my little princess? Humph, I can't say for sure which vixen this is for."

I just happened to come across it and intercepted it. But now that it's in my hands, it's mine. I wonder who has the guts to snatch it away."

The palace maid behind her quickly complimented her, "You are the mother of a country and the mistress of the harem. Who dares to compete with you? Even if it's Concubine Hui, so what? She still has to pay her respects and salute you."

The Queen was clearly delighted to hear this. A smile played on her lips as she tilted her head slightly to glance at the box held by the maid. "Noble Concubine Hui will be furious this time."

The maid stepped forward alertly and asked, "Is this for Concubine Hui?"

"Then who do you think it is? Don't forget that it is that woman's birthday in three days." The queen was very disdainful.

Lan Hanlu had no idea that because of the emperor's series of actions, the two women in the harem were fighting each other unhappily.

Even if I knew, I would still call you a pig's hoof.

A few days later, Lan Hanlu, accompanied by her maids and guards, went to a farm a little closer to the outskirts of Beijing. Tomorrow was the day she would entertain her two best friends.

Of course, you have to go a day in advance and be well prepared so that the guests don't feel neglected.

As soon as she arrived near the farm, she saw Madam Du and a group of people waiting at the door. After he was helped down from the carriage by the maid, everyone hurried to pay their respects.

"Greetings to the Madam, may the Madam be blessed with good fortune."

"Alright, get up now. Take me inside to take a look. I'll see if there's anything wrong before anyone else arrives so I can fix it quickly."

Lan Hanlu led a group of people into the manor in a mighty manner. Due to the special nature of the manor, all the guards were not allowed to enter.

There are several rows of houses outside the courtyard wall of Zhuangzi, which are used for them to rest.

After entering, all the maids wore different clothes according to their different jobs and ranks. The person's name, job type and number were embroidered on the chest of the clothes.

The maids inside all have pretty features and their body proportions are not particularly beautiful, but they are not ugly either. The main feature is that they are pleasing to the eye.

Lan Hanlu was very satisfied with the overall appearance, and when Aunt Du saw her satisfaction, she also felt relieved.

Then she looked at the rooms for different functions. The rooms were decorated exquisitely and were all designed according to her requirements. She looked at the skin care products, clothing and jewelry she would need.

She signaled with her eyes to have someone introduce herself to her so that she could have a brief acquaintance. The maid who came to introduce herself was smart and spoke concisely and lively.

It makes people feel lively without making them feel irritated.

"Do the maids in the entertainment area know how to do the projects? We'll need them to teach us when the time comes, so don't let yourself be half-baked."

Lan Hanlu asked questions as she watched.

"Don't worry, ma'am. We'll let them all play along as you requested, and all problems can be solved in a timely manner." Nanny Du was obviously well prepared, and she could answer every question Lan Hanlu asked.

"Then what about the library I requested? Don't think women can only show off their skills and give birth to children in the backyard. From what I've seen, there are many ladies in the boudoir whose knowledge is no less than that of those talented scholars."

"Ma'am, don't worry. Everything is fully prepared. The books you found have been carefully copied. It's just that the copying is relatively slow." Nanny Du was also worried about such things. It would be impossible to speed up the process even if she wanted to.

"Well, there's no rush. We'll figure it out later, but try to do as much as you can within the limited conditions. I've opened this business, and your monthly profits are all tied to the performance here."

She looked around at the maids who followed her, and they all bowed quickly. "I will follow Madam's instructions."

"Okay, let's go back to my place and have some rest. We'll know whether it's good or not after experiencing it tomorrow." He turned around and walked towards his residence with Taozi.

The next day was a clear and cool autumn day, neither too hot nor too cold, perfect for a trip. The two ladies came in a carriage as invited, accompanied by their maids, servants and guards.

Lan Hanlu naturally went out to greet them, and the two of them were helped out of the carriage. When they met, they first exchanged greetings.