Chapter 128: How about a few more?
Chapter 128: How about a few more?
When Concubine Wan said the words "glazed amber", Gu Jin thought it was a jewel to be awarded to her. But when he saw two tall and pretty maids coming out, he was dumbfounded for a moment.
Liuli was born with fair skin and cool eyes, giving her a beauty that is untainted by the mud.
As for Amber, she has a full chest, a nice butt and a waist as slender as a willow. Even ordinary palace clothes can't hide her hot body.
Everyone understood clearly when they saw this, this was not a reward for Gu Jin, it was clearly for Xie Ran.
It seems that Concubine Wan is not satisfied with her niece-in-law Gu Jin!
Emperor Hui'an frowned as he looked at Liuli and Amber, and said, "Concubine Wan, why have I never seen these two people in your palace before?"
He remembered that Concubine Wan was surrounded by small palace maids who looked like bean sprouts. If there were two maids who looked like this, he would definitely remember them.
Concubine Wan curled her lips and said, "Perhaps your Majesty is so busy that he didn't pay attention to it for a while."
What a joke! How could she possibly put such good stuff in front of His Majesty!
Xie Qing and Xie Ran are both her nephews, so she naturally has high hopes for both of them.
But Xie Ran has a mother who comes from a merchant family, and now she has married a wife who is not up to the mark, so she is really worried.
These two maids were carefully selected and trained by her, and their skills in serving men are far beyond what Gu Jin can compare to.
By then, Xie Ran will surely be so happy that he will never want to leave. By that time, Gu Jin will be insignificant, and the pillow talk will go in whatever direction she tells him to!
Su also saw through Concubine Wan's intention, and she was so angry!
Xie Qing and Ran'er got married at the same time, so why was he rewarded with a maid? Isn't this clearly an attempt to sow discord between Ran'er and Jin'er?
She was about to stand up and refuse on Gu Jin's behalf, but she heard Gu Jin suddenly say, "Your Majesty, may I ask you a question?"
Concubine Wan was very proud and showed a rare friendly expression to Gu Jin, "Ask."
Gu Jin raised her eyes to look at Concubine Wan, and asked carefully, "Your Majesty, I want to know if these two people go to the Yongchang Marquis' Mansion, will their monthly salary be paid by the palace or the Marquis' Mansion?"
Concubine Wan: “?”
Emperor Hui'an was even more furious at his lack of fighting spirit. It was already this time and he was still caring about those few months of silver!
Concubine Wan came back to her senses in a daze and also found it unbelievable.
"Of course they are from the palace." In order to control Liuli Amber, the indentures of these two people must be in her hands.
Unexpectedly, Gu Jin's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he asked with a burning gaze, "My queen, can you give me a few more wives?"
Everyone: “…” You are doing wholesale!
As soon as you hear it's free, you want it. Aren't you afraid of exhausting your husband?
Concubine Wan was stunned for a moment, then said unhappily, "No! Do you think that maids are like cabbages that you can buy and sell by the basket?"
What is this person?
Gu Jin pursed her lips, looking a little aggrieved, "It's fine if you don't have one, but when your Majesty has another trained maid, you must think of me first."
Concubine Wan was inexplicably upset. Her plan had clearly been accomplished, but for some reason she had the illusion that someone had taken advantage of her!
Concubine Wan waved her hands impatiently, not even bothering to take another look!
"Gu Jin! Don't you have any principles at all?"
Gu Jin was shocked by this sudden question. Was she seen through by someone?
When she looked over, she saw Princess Jingmin glaring at her, her eyes blazing with anger, "Can't you see that these two maids were prepared by Concubine Wan for Xie Ran?
Are you stupid or foolish? These two are obviously bed-climbing vixens. If you take them home, you will end up with unrest in your home!"
Concubine Wan: “…” Is it necessary to say it so clearly? Doesn’t she have any face?
Besides, Gu Jin didn’t say anything, why are you so angry?
Gu Jin made a surprised expression, "Your Highness, how can you speculate so much about Concubine Wan's good intentions! Concubine Wan can't possibly have such a despicable and dirty mind!"
Concubine Wan: “…” I really want to thank you two!
Gu Jin said unconvincedly, "It's obvious that Concubine Wan gave me two such beautiful and capable maids because she loves me. Otherwise, why would she give them to me but not my second sister?"
Isn't that because I hate you?
Princess Jingmin was almost angry to death.
This idiot!
It would be fine if Xie Ran married Gu Jin, at least she could be of some use in bringing good luck.
She had been planning to kill Gu Jin and take his place, but now Concubine Wan had sent her two enchanting maids. What would she do if they really seduced Xie Ran's soul away?
She couldn't tolerate a person like Xie Ran being defiled by two bitches!
"You can't agree to that!"
"Why?"
Princess Jingmin stamped her feet in anger, "Anyway, I don't allow you to agree."
Gu Jin spread his hands, "But I just like them both."
"Gu Jin!"
"Jingmin!" Concubine Jiang spoke softly, and her cold and gloomy eyes instantly deflated Princess Jingmin.
There was a frightening cold light in Concubine Jiang's eyes, and she looked at Princess Jingmin as if she was looking at a useless and shameful waste.
Prince Yu hurriedly said, "Jingmin, no matter how much you care about Third Young Master Xie's wife, you must be careful about your words and occasions, and don't be impolite again in the future."
Prince Yu was worried that Concubine Jiang would be angry, so he pulled off a fig leaf for Princess Jingmin.
Princess Jingmin lowered her head and whispered, "Brother, Jingmin knows she was wrong."
Prince Yu dotes on his sister very much. He is required to be cautious in everything, so he hopes that his sister can at least live a relaxed and free life.
The palace servants quickly brought wine and snacks, temporarily calming the awkward and depressing atmosphere in the imperial garden.
Princess Pingxi was a little worried when she saw that Chen An'an hadn't returned yet. Seeing this, Emperor Hui'an comforted her and said, "Don't worry, Princess. Xiao'an has someone protecting her. She must be having a good time somewhere."
Thinking of Chen Anan's frequent visits to the palace, Princess Pingxi felt a little calmer. She sipped tea alone, seeming out of place compared to the ladies around her who were chatting and laughing.
The reason why she entered the palace to attend the banquet today, risking being laughed at by everyone, was to find a wife for Chen Anan. She didn't care about family background or talent or appearance, she just wanted to find a girl with a kind heart.
She knew in her heart that no one would like Chen Anan as he was.
She could accept that the other party admired the powerful and wealthy. As long as the other party was kind-hearted and willing to treat An An well, it would be enough and she would never treat him unfairly.
But now it seems as difficult as climbing to the sky.
Princess Pingxi was feeling sad when she suddenly heard a scream from the side.
"Jin'er, what's wrong with your face!" Su was horrified and didn't care at all that the emperor was in front of her.
Gu Jin only felt that his face was a little itchy. After hearing what Su said, he raised his hand to touch it, and found that his originally smooth and delicate skin was covered with many small bumps.
She suddenly felt very itchy all over her body. When she lifted her sleeves, she found a layer of red rash on the back of her hands.
Is she poisoned?
But she had clearly checked what Su and herself ate, and there was nothing wrong!
Emperor Hui'an was also shocked to see her like this. If Gu Jin disfigured herself just for a banquet in the palace, Xie Ran would definitely not let it go.
"Is the food poisonous?" Emperor Hui'an threw his chopsticks on the table and said sternly, "Come here, call the imperial physician!"
Gu Rou looked at Gu Jin's embarrassed look thoughtfully, and subconsciously asked, "Big sister, you didn't eat the walnut cake, did you?"
"Yes!" Gu Jin scratched his neck and answered casually.
Her favorite snack in modern times was walnut cakes. The snacks in the palace were especially exquisite, so she ate two more pieces.
Gu Rou looked puzzled and asked, "But aren't you allergic to walnuts?"
When Gu Jin was a child, he almost lost his life when he ate walnut cakes for the first time. Since then, he has never touched walnuts again.
Gu Jin: “?”
Gu Jin didn't know that the original owner was allergic to walnuts, because she always accepted anything she was offered, but she didn't expect to suffer such a big loss.
Everyone was looking at Gu Jin and no one noticed that the chopsticks in Princess Pingxi's hand fell, or the shock in her pupils.
How could it be such a coincidence that not only did Gu Jin look like that person, but they were both allergic to walnuts...
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