The queen is sober in the world, and she is winning every step of the palace fight.

"Your Majesty, this year's new tribute of rouge brocade has arrived. Would you like to take a look?"

On this day, while the emperor was busy, the eunuch Cao Bin took the opportunity to entertain his master.

"Take it and have a look."

Xiao Yu was tired of reading the memorials, so he made some adjustments.

The palace maids quickly came forward with several pieces of brocade.

A treasure specially tributed from Shu, the king of Shu brocades, it is more brilliant and dazzling than ordinary Shu brocades because of its special dyeing process and unique patterns.

Xiao Yu took a look and found it quite pleasing to the eye.

I asked casually, "What other colors are there?"

"Your Majesty, that's all."

"Ok?"

"According to reports, this year's heavy rains in Sichuan have made silk production difficult. A hundred workers at the weaving bureau worked day and night for over two months, but only managed to produce these six bolts. We dared not delay and sent them to the capital by express horses."

That's fine.

Xiao Yu knew that the weather was not good everywhere this year, so he didn't take it seriously.

After admiring them, he gave the customary order: "Send two horses to the Empress Dowager's palace, and the rest to the Empress, Imperial Concubine Qing, one each, and..."

There was a pause.

The last tribute of rouge brocade was given to Yu Tingjin and Concubine Xian.

But recently the two have been arguing fiercely, and Xiao Yu is getting impatient.

He pondered for a moment and made a decision.

"Give one to Lady Zhaocai, so she can make two nice sets of clothes."

I even picked the one with the color of rosy clouds on purpose, "She has fair skin, and this color is delicate, it suits her perfectly."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Cao Bin was no longer surprised.

In recent days, His Majesty has been sending many good things to Guanlan Courtyard.

He was surprised at first, but after it happened many times, he was forced to get used to it.

Such rare Shu brocade fine products are usually not available to low-ranking ladies.

But who made her Princess Zhao?

Your Majesty simply favors her, what can we do?

Cao Bin is about to go and do something.

"and many more."

"His Majesty?"

"I remember that there is a set of inlaid goose-wing red jade headpiece in the warehouse, which matches the color of this rouge brocade. I will send it to Zhao Cairen as well."

"..."

That headpiece was made of the finest red jadeite, a gift from the Tubalun Kingdom in the South China Sea. It was said to be a treasure passed down for centuries in Tubalun, a nation so precious that they would only be willing to give it away after traveling thousands of miles to pay homage to the Celestial Empire.

After they were sent out, they were no longer even in their own country.

Later, the top craftsmen of the Daliang Dynasty spent two years to create a set of head jewelry.

It had been kept in the emperor's private treasury for a long time. When Prince Rui got married, he wanted to use it as a royal betrothal gift. He asked the emperor three or four times, but the emperor did not agree.

How could he give this to Zhao Cairen without blinking an eye?

Cao Bin was amazed, and quickly agreed respectfully, going to the warehouse to get the things himself.

"My lady, His Majesty has sent you another good gift!"

Guanlan Courtyard.

Fei Wan was leaning against the head of the bed, slowly sewing with her fingers raised.

Her hands were injured and her movements were clumsy.

The high fever just subsided a few days ago and I feel weak.

But she was very serious and finished more than ten stitches in one go before looking up.

"Have you rewarded the people who came before the emperor?"

"Yes. It was Xiao Linzi who came. He even went to the imperial kitchen and asked for a plate of stir-fried wolfberry sprouts. Knowing that the young lady likes game, he eagerly sent it over."

The maidservant serving at this time was the one Xiao Yu had sent from the imperial court. Her name was Xia He. She was about fifteen or sixteen years old, with round eyes and a round face. She was very pretty and spoke fluently.

Fei Wan smiled: "Next time he works so hard, give him an extra reward."

"Yes, I remember this."

Fei Wan is now well-off and generous.

The salary of the talented people sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs was not much, but Concubine Qing was considerate. In addition to giving gifts like other people, she also specially gave some gold and silver ingots, loose silver pieces, and even several strings of copper coins, which was just right for Fei Wan to reward her subordinates.

In addition to the kindness of inviting the imperial physician to Fengyi Palace, Fei Wan planned to thank Concubine Qing after she recovered from her illness.

Concubine Qing holds a high position in the harem that cannot be ignored, but she is also a shadow-like existence. She lives in seclusion, does not participate in fights, and does not make many friends.

Now that she is so considerate and friendly, Fei Wan cannot figure out her purpose, but this does not prevent Fei Wan from taking advantage of the opportunity and accepting the other party's olive branch first.

"My lady, would you like to eat the fried wolfberry sprouts first, or look at His Majesty's reward first? I suggest you go and see the reward first."

Xia He smiled mysteriously.

Fei Wan was curious: "What good thing makes you so weird?"

She got up and left the inner room.

On the table in the banquet room, two large trays were covered with yellow silk.

When it was opened, it revealed a glittering and colorful brocade.

It was smooth and delicate, and as bright as clouds, which surprised Fei Wan.

What a nice view!

"This is……"

"It's rouge brocade," Xia He explained with a smile. "It's a treasure among Shu brocades. Because of its bright luster and vivid colors, it's as beautiful as the rouge on a beauty's face, hence the name rouge brocade. As the saying goes, every inch of Shu brocade is worth its weight in gold, but this rouge brocade is a hundred times more valuable than ordinary Shu brocade."

"Usually, only the Empress Dowager, the Empress, and high-ranking ladies could receive one or half a horsetail. I heard that this year, the number of rouge brocades was even smaller, with only six horses being offered as tribute. Your Majesty is only giving you one."

"This is a first for the young master, an unprecedented honor!"

Fei Wan couldn't help but smile with joy.

"This is so precious, Your Majesty... Your Majesty is so kind to me..."

Although it was partly for show, she really liked the brocade.

Who doesn’t like beautiful clothes and jewelry?

In her previous life, she never got it.

Moreover, she didn't expect that it had only been about half a month since she entered the Chenqian Palace to serve the emperor, and the emperor already valued her so much!

"My lady, there's more than just this rouge brocade. Look over here!"

Xia He pointed to a tray next to her.

Fei Wan curiously lifted the yellow silk.

It was a large sandalwood brocade box, and every carving and pattern on it showed its preciousness and exquisiteness.

Open the box.

The dazzling light of the gem immediately dazzled her eyes.

"Oh my god, this is the legendary priceless set of... Ba, Ba, what kind of gemstone jewelry?"

Xia He, who was usually fluent in speech, began to get tongue-tied.

She had heard Xiao Linzi, who had brought the reward, introduce it through the door, but even though she served in the imperial court, it was the first time she had seen such a valuable thing.

"What gem?"

Fei Wan couldn't take her eyes off the jewelry.

She planned every step, and every contact with the emperor was full of purpose. Every smile, tear, shyness, pleading, and even the weakness in bed were carefully designed.

She was very attentive to the emperor.

But it was done with calculation, not sincerity.

But this set of jewelry...

The red jadeite gem is as bright as the morning glow, and its color is so bright and intense, sparkling.

The beauty of it, inlaid on the exquisite hairpin that is so ingeniously crafted, is simply beyond words.

This whole set of jewelry includes hairpins, earrings, necklaces, and armlets...

It can make a woman look perfect.

You can imagine how eye-catching and elegant you will be once you wear this set of hairpins and rings.

"This, this is made from a national treasure from a foreign nation in the South China Sea..."

Xia He told Xiao Linzi's story.

The more Fei Wan listened, the more surprised she became.

It was so precious, yet the emperor was willing to give it to her.

It seems that she should be more confident and reconsider the emperor's importance to her.

"When I recover from my illness and go out, I will definitely thank His Majesty." Her tone was full of gratitude.

But what I was thinking in my heart was that after I get out, my path should be easier to navigate!

"My dear, someone in the front yard wants to see you!"

Suddenly someone reported outside the window.

forecourt?

Fei Wan raised her eyebrows.

That is Yu Tingjin's territory.

Who will come?