Xiaotao is my only support in this cold harem and the comfort of my soul.

I couldn't imagine how I would get through these long years in the harem without her. Without her, I felt like I had lost the whole world, and my heart was filled with fear and helplessness.

"My lady, please don't be anxious... I can't bear to see you anxious..."

"Xiao Tao, don't worry, I will let you come back..."

I can't stop crying.

Before I finished speaking, Xiaotao's figure became more blurred and disappeared from my sight.

I wiped my tears, got up and went to the warehouse.

I found a lot of things and plan to go find Huang Guiquan tomorrow.

......

Day again.

Early in the morning, I asked Baojuan whether they had finished embroidering the sixteen pieces of silk of various colors that the emperor had rewarded them with.

"It's only been a few days, my lady, we can't move that fast..."

Seeing Baojuan's embarrassed expression, I stopped urging her.

In order to raise more silver so that I can upgrade the Oleander Elf as soon as possible and keep Xiaotao by my side, I once again found Huang Guiquan for the exchange.

According to our previous agreement, Huang Guiquan would take 30% of the total value of each transaction as his profit. Therefore, the more items I took, the more silver Huang Guiquan would earn.

When I brought these precious items into Huang Guiquan's sight, he seemed particularly happy and enthusiastic. He greeted me politely, his face beaming with smiles. He kept saying pleasantries like "Please come back often" and "Please take good care of me."

I know that this transaction with Huang Guiquan will undoubtedly make the index between us rise again.

However, I no longer have the energy to pay attention to this. My only wish is to raise enough silver as soon as possible to upgrade the Oleander Elf and let Xiaotao return to my side.

Most of the things I took away were given to me by the Emperor, the Empress, the concubines of the other palaces, Zhen Huan, Shen Meiyu and Huanbi when I was promoted to the position of Changzai, as well as the things the Emperor gave me as rewards when I came back from Tangquan Palace yesterday. I was asked to sell them before I could even warm up to them.

After deducting the 30% that was given to Huang Guiquan, I took 6118 taels of silver notes and hurried back to the Yanx Palace.

I sent all the palace maids out, and stayed in the room. I took out the white handkerchief and said:

"Oleander Elf!"

"I'm here, An Lingrong."

"I want to upgrade the system."

"Okay, An Lingrong. Upgrading the system will cost ten thousand taels.

After you exchanged silver from Huang Guiquan, your index with Huang Guiquan increased by 5%. After deducting the upgrade fee, your total treasury is now:

Silver: 2043 taels, 500 wen

Item value: 4083 taels, 391 coins

Available personnel: 6 people

Party members: Huang Guiquan (25%), Xia Dongchun (20%).

Wei Lin (2%)"

The Emperor’s Favor: Permanent Position (29%)”

"

“But, my lady, Xiaotao just went to check on the situation at the Oleander warehouse, and it’s not looking good.

Because Xia Dongchun was jealous of us, his index dropped by 5%, and now it is only 20%... Really, how can this person be so petty!

And, my lady, did you know? Yu Ying'er has been caned to death by the Emperor. Xiao Tao just spent a long time looking for her on the list of "accomplices" but couldn't find her. When she asked, she found out that she had been removed from the list.

It seems that we have to be more careful in the future, as we never know which of our "accomplices" will suddenly disappear again..."

"...Oh, so the index will also decrease."

"Of course, my lady! This also applies to your 'favor index' with the Emperor. However, if your index with the Emperor drops below zero, your rank will be demoted!"

But, hehe, my lady, do you know? Xiao Tao just calculated the things the emperor gave us, and it's really worth a lot of money! A full 3200 taels of silver! Xiao Tao was shocked.

Especially the auspicious jade ornament with auspicious beasts and the jade screen with green bamboo facing the wind, these two items are worth 500 taels of silver each in the market! What a bargain! With this, the total value of our items has now reached 12823 taels and 391 coins! I am so happy!

Seeing Xiaotao happy, I am happy too:

"That's great. Although I don't have ten thousand silver taels right now, I can ask Huang Guiquan to sell these things. That will be enough to upgrade the Oleander Elf, and then I can be with Xiaotao forever!"

"Yes! That's wonderful! That's wonderful, my lord!"

Xiaotao was very happy.

I really like her innocence and liveliness.

......

The next day.

This morning, the concubines from all palaces went to Jingren Palace in order to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager as usual.

As soon as I stepped into the main hall of Jingren Palace, I felt the subtle atmosphere in the air.

Concubine Hua, Concubine Li and others revealed their dissatisfaction and jealousy towards Zhen Huan that were difficult to conceal in their eyes.

This was to be expected. Originally, Zhen Huan and I were to serve the Emperor together at the Tangquan Palace, but Zhen Huan alone enjoyed the "Pepper Room Favor." This honor undoubtedly made her the focus of the harem, and also made her a target in everyone's eyes.

But I was ignored by everyone because Zhen Huan's brilliance was too dazzling.

This may not be a bad thing. I am well aware of the intrigues and jealousies in the harem. If I become the target of public criticism, I am afraid my life will be even more difficult.

Now, everyone's attention is focused on Zhen Huan, so I can temporarily avoid these disputes and concentrate on my own planning and plans.

Time flies and it's time to go to bed again.

Baojuan helped me make the bed, and then began to carefully help me wash and remove the pearls and jade from my hair.

Baojuan muttered as she served:

"The news has spread. After the young lady and Concubine Wan returned from Tangquan Palace, the emperor summoned Concubine Wan again. Not only did he reward her with the title of Pepper Chamber concubine yesterday, but he also ordered the imperial kitchen to prepare 'raw' dumplings, saying that he wanted to imitate the auspicious symbolism of traditional weddings..."

I was unmoved after listening to it.

Because I have Xiaotao now, and Xiaotao treats me the best.

After Baojuan left, I wanted to chat with Xiaotao before going to bed, but I found that Xiaotao's body gradually became blurred.

"Xiao Tao! What's wrong with you?"

I asked with concern.

"My dear, don't worry. The three-day trial period of 'Xiao Tao's Companion' is about to end, and it's time for Xiao Tao to leave. These three days, I've been really happy with Xiao Tao, very happy..."

"Xiao Tao, Xiao Tao!"

I couldn't accept the fact that Xiaotao left me suddenly. My heart felt like it was being pressed down by a huge rock, making it suffocating and difficult to breathe.

At that moment, I felt as if all my strength had been drained away. I could only stand there blankly, letting the tears slide silently down my face.

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