Chapter 21: Gifts from Concubine Zhen
Concubine Zhen didn't mean to scare Yu Qing, but she just saw Yu Qing thinking about things there, and out of politeness, she chose to wait for Yu Qing here without disturbing.
In fact, according to Concubine Zhen's identity, she can ask directly.
Maybe it was because Yu Qing sacrificed her life to save her last time, so Concubine Zhen felt that there was still a trace of warmth in this harem, so she wanted to become friends with Yu Qing.
"Miss Yuqing, I didn't scare you!"
Concubine Zhen's voice is always so gentle that people are very comfortable to listen to, Yu Qing shook her head: "Concubine Zhen's steps are light, but the slave maid didn't hear it." ”
To be honest, Yu Qing was really taken aback by Concubine Zhen.
was standing silently behind him, but when he turned around, Yu Qing happened to see Concubine Zhen's black birthmark, which really scared Yu Qing a lot.
However, this is ancient times, no matter how ugly Concubine Zhen is, Yu Qing will inevitably say, "Niangniang's country is beautiful and fragrant".
"It's good that I didn't scare you, I said goodbye in a hurry last time, I have been waiting for Miss Yuqing to come to Tsinghua Garden again, but I didn't expect to bump into it today."
Concubine Zhen is waiting for herself? Yu Qing didn't understand what this concubine was going to do.
The nobles and concubines in the palace have already made Yu Qing a little overwhelmed, why is Concubine Zhen looking for herself? Could it be that he did something wrong and offended this master?
"I don't know what the mother is looking for a slave?" Yu Qing wondered.
"Actually, it's not a matter of worrying, it's just that last time I was rescued by Miss Yuqing, the palace was spared, and after returning to the palace, Miss Yuqing is doing well?"
Yu Qing looked at Concubine Zhen, and from Concubine Zhen's eyes, Yu Qing saw care and love. This is genuine, and there is no falsehood.
Concubine Zhen actually understood who the little eunuch before was instigated.
also knows that Yu Qing saved himself, and he will definitely not have a good life after he goes back.
The news in the palace was also blocked by Concubine Jia, so she has been waiting for Yu Qing to appear.
I want to know if I have hurt this little girl.
"Back to Niangniang, thanks to Niangniang's blessing, the emperor rewarded the slave and maid with one hundred taels of silver, and everyone in the imperial dining room envied the slave and maid!"
Yu Qing didn't tell Concubine Jia about it, and when it came to the contradictions between the masters, she was a little palace maid who was completely unqualified to say anything.
Second, it doesn't make any sense, Concubine Zhen is now in this field, what else can she do except pity herself?
"Really? Really? "Concubine Zhen doesn't believe that Yuqing is just rewarded.
Looking at what she is wearing, she is indeed an official.
"Yes, the slave doesn't dare to lie to the mother."
Concubine Zhen nodded, in fact, as long as she knew that Yu Qing was not targeted by the people in the palace because of herself, she was already very satisfied.
You can't hurt others in your own affairs, especially Yu Qing who saved herself.
"That's good, last time you left in a hurry, this palace didn't thank you properly, this ...... It is always with the palace, and it is given by the mother-in-law of the palace when she got married in the palace, which means to find a good husband, and now the palace will give it to you. ”
Yu Qing saw that the jade pendant handed over by Concubine Zhen was made of bloodstone, and the patterns carved on it were very beautiful.
You must know that jade was very difficult to carve in ancient times, and it can be so workmanship, which shows that this jade pendant is not ordinary.
And it's Concubine Zhen's dowry, how dare you ask for it.
If you take this back, you may become a thorn in someone's side.
"Concubine Zhen, what happened last time was what a slave and maid should do, how can you deserve such a big gift, you are really tormenting the slave and maid."
"I don't have any malicious intentions, it's just that I'm in Tsinghua Garden right now, and my food and clothing are all simple, and I can't give you anything decent, and that's all I have right now."
Yu Qing didn't expect Concubine Zhen to think like this, and she couldn't help but double her good impression of Concubine Zhen in her heart.
"Niangniang, in fact, Niangniang is thinking about slaves and maids, this is already the best gift for slaves and maids, if Niangniang really wants to give slaves and maids, it is better to ...... How about the mother help the slave embroider a purse. ”
"Bold! What kind of person is Niangniang, how can you ......"
Before Jing Wan could finish speaking, Concubine Zhen interrupted Jing Wan's words.
It is not difficult to embroider a purse, and the women in the palace are basically female workers.
Concubine Zhen didn't feel that she had exceeded the rules, but how could this purse be compared to the grace of saving her life?
"Miss Yuqing, you ...... Is it really just a purse? ”
"Back to the mother, the slave maid was playful when she was young, and she didn't learn to work as a woman, these days the slave maid saw that the little palace maids in the palace were ingenious with their purses, and the slave and maid were very envious, and they couldn't pull their faces to beg, so ...... I want my mother to help embroider one. ”
Concubine Zhen smiled, this Yu Qing is a straightforward person, worthy of being a girl from the Ilgen family, much better than her sister.
If Ilgen Jueluo had such a smart energy back then, why did he end up like that.
In fact, the reason why Concubine Zhen is interested in Yu Qing is also the reason why Ilgen feels Luo.
Although she didn't do what happened back then, as a bystander, she didn't report or stop it in order to protect herself, in essence, it was the same as those people.
She felt guilty, so she wanted to make up for it as much as possible.
"In that case, what do you want?" Concubine Zhen said.
"Niangniang, just look at the flower case, the slave doesn't understand this, but the slave believes in the mother."
Concubine Zhen nodded, Yu Qing actually wanted this thing, not that she had to wear it on her body, but she didn't want to be too public, but Concubine Zhen wanted to repay her heart.
The two chatted for a while, and Yu Qing was called back.
Concubine Zhen looked at Yu Qing with mixed feelings in her heart.
Jing Wan knew Concubine Zhen's thoughts, and said: "Niangniang, in fact, you don't have to worry about the things back then, even if Miss Yuqing knows, the slave maid thinks that she won't blame you." ”
"I know, but there is always a hurdle in my heart that I can't get over."
Yu Qing has been staying in Tsinghua Garden until late, in fact, Yu Qing can go back a long time ago.
But Yu Qing found that many good ingredients in this imperial dining room were wasted.
For example, this flower is rich and rich, and all the skin and flesh on the back of the best sea cucumber are used, and the rest is thrown away like this.
This made Yu Qing feel distressed, although her food is not bad now, but she has not yet reached the point where she is not distressed when she sees the waste of food.
This matter was taken to heart, and after returning to the palace, he happened to meet Li Defu.
Li Defu also had complicated eyes when he saw Yu Qing, this little girl's promotion speed was so fast, the people in the imperial dining room said that in a few days, Yu Qing would replace Li Defu as the manager of the imperial dining room.
Moreover, Concubine Shu's birthday banquet is now also given to Yu Qing and the newcomer Wen Yu, which makes Li Defu a little dissatisfied, so he is so angry when he sees Yu Qing that he can't see it.
"Grandpa Li!"
Yu Qing could see that Li Defu was hiding from him, if he hadn't asked him something today, he wouldn't have gone up to the pole to talk to him.
"Yo, it's Yuqing, where is this?"
"Go back to my father-in-law, go to Tsinghua Garden, and come back."
Li Defu glanced at Yu Qing, she was no longer the little girl who followed her out of the palace.
However, Yu Qing is very good at doing things, and every time she gets a reward, she will send some to Li Defu.
This is also the reason why Li Defu can still talk to Yu Qing.
"Tomorrow is the birthday of Concubine Shu, let me tell you, all kinds of banquets in the palace are the most sloppy. After all, in addition to the masters, there are also ministers in the court, if something happens, it won't be a person's head that will be lost, you have to be careful! ”
"Yes, father-in-law, slaves and maids obey your teachings."
Yu Qing's respectful appearance made Li Defu's heart feel a little comfortable, after all, Yu Qing had not done anything wrong, and she was able to have such a career, but also by her own ability.
The two of them were walking on the way back to the imperial dining room, and Yu Qing saw that there was no one around, and said, "Gonggong Li, the slave maid has something to ask for." ”
"Say it."
"Father-in-law, the slaves and maids have found in the past few days that except for a small part of the ingredients used for the masters, the rest have all been thrown away, I don't know where all these have gone?"
Li Defu looked at Yu Qing, he has been in the palace for many years, this kind of thing is not just discovered by Yu Qing alone, how many people have asked him about this matter alone.
"Those who can be masters are all masters, and the nature of eating is also the best thing for ingredients, and the rest are just some unpopular ingredients, which are naturally thrown away."
Yu Qing thought about it, so since it was thrown away, why couldn't she pick it up and reprocess it?
Let's just say that the pastries that were overnight were just overnight, and they all tasted good.
But just throw it away, it's a pity.
"Father-in-law, it's a pity to throw away this unpopular thing, the slave thought to herself......"
"What are you thinking? This is the silver in the palace, how can you be allowed to think about it? How many heads have you grown? ”
In fact, Li Defu has been doing this kind of thing.
If he sees something good, he will keep the rest of the ingredients.
Take it out of the palace or simply eat it in the imperial dining room, after all, you are also in charge.
It's okay to tell the cook to make something for yourself.
Now that Yu Qing has brought it up, Li Defu has to know if Yu Qing is trying to test himself or really planning to join the gang.
"Father-in-law, don't be angry, I'm not a little greedy, but it's a pity to throw away those things, but if we eat them, we have the strength and better serve the master, right?"
"You guys? Yu Qing, do you still have accomplices? ”
"Don't dare, don't dare, this is just the idea of the slave and maid, and I hope that my father-in-law will fulfill ......"
After Yu Qing finished speaking, another heavy bag was stuffed into Li Defu's sleeve.
Li Defu touched it, this weight should be gold.
This little girl is really developed, and this gold can be sent out casually.
"It's not perfect, I just told you about it, and the East Window incident will happen in the future, don't blame my father-in-law for not reminding you!"
After Li Defu finished speaking, he turned around and entered his bedroom.
It's in the back, but that's what got the job done.
In fact, Yu Qing could not have told Li Defu about this kind of thing, and no one could see it if she secretly took it away, but Yu Qing thought that there must be someone to take care of it, otherwise it would be a big sin if something really happened to her.