novelraw chapter 51
chapter 51
chapter 51
Early the next morning, Shangguan Xiaoxiao had just finished a set of aerobic exercises when she saw Xiaocui running over in a hurry.
"Niangniang, just now the slave went to the imperial kitchen to get today's ingredients. Guess what you heard?"
Shangguan smiled and sorted out the folds of his clothes: "When did you like to hear these gossips?"
"Niangniang, I heard from the maid of the Yihe Palace that the emperor stayed at Concubine Liu's Yihe Palace last night, but he was not the emperor last night..."
Obviously in Fuxi Palace, why is it in the Summer Palace?
Xiao Cui's mind is absolutely unexpected, the emperor is looking for a fake emperor to favor his concubine.
However, Shangguan Xiaoxiao doesn't understand the emperor's thoughts now.
Even if you want to deal with Concubine Liu, you don't need to find a man to ruin the other party's reputation. This is too unfair to a woman.
Just this one incident greatly reduced Shangguan Xiaoxiao's impression of Feng Lingzun.
But the royal thing, who can say clearly.
It is said that there are bones buried under the throne, and no emperor can achieve great things without standing in a pool of blood.
Perhaps for the emperor, sacrificing a few people can achieve his goal, thereby benefiting more people, this sacrifice may be worth it.
"You stop here! Say it again, be careful that your life is gone. Understand?" Shangguan smiled and didn't want to be a favored concubine, even knowing that he was favored was just an appearance.
If one day, like Concubine Liu, he is also fooled by a fake emperor, then there is really only a dead end.
"Niangniang, slaves don't understand. The masters in other palaces are trying their best to get holy favor, why are you afraid of avoiding it. If you are favored, not to mention that you can walk sideways in this harem, it is the family member. People can also be blessed. This is an honor that many women in the palace dream of."
After Shangguan smiled and listened, he reached out and patted Xiaocui's forehead.
"You, it's really stupid. You think you can get everything just by being favored? Then if this is the glory that was exchanged for the lives of you and your family, do you still want it?"
"Niangniang, what does this... mean?"
"I mean, if you get favored on the condition that you and your whole family's life will be used as the price one day, would you also like it?"
Xiaocui shook her head vigorously.
Prosperity and wealth are good, but being alive is the most important thing.
"Look, compared to a small life, these are nothing. What I cherish the most is my small life. As for this favorite concubine, whoever loves it will be the one, I don't want it anyway. Become the object of hatred by all women in the harem. , I'm afraid. In the future, you can keep a low profile for me. Don't let the emperor be so enthusiastic when he first came. It's best to try not to let me and the emperor get along alone. We have to kill the signs of this favorite concubine, understand? "
Although Xiao Cui still doesn't understand Shangguan Xiaoxiao's way to survive in the harem, but after listening to her words, she finds that it really makes sense.
"Niangniang, whatever you say is right, the slaves will listen to you."
Shangguan smiled and was very satisfied, it was really important to have someone close to him.
After chatting with Xiao Cui, I will start the road to making money today.
In order to make herself not so tired, Shangguan Xiaoxiao decided to ask Xiaocui to help her find a few more people to help her.
From marinating chicken thighs and chicken steaks to matching sauces, other unimportant technical operations were left to Xiao Cui and several other palace maids and eunuchs to complete.
As a result, those who lined up to buy food had to wait for a long time, but Shangguan Xiaoxiao could sit on a bamboo reclining chair with a fan and bask in the sun and cool down, waiting for the money to be collected. .
"Mother, everyone has been sent away."
Later, Xiao Cui came over with a pot of tea to report.
Shangguan smiled and shook the money box with money, and there was a sound of things colliding inside.
"Xiao Cui, do you know what the most beautiful voice in the world is?"
Xiaocui shook her head.
Shangguan smiled and said, "That's the sound of silver hitting. Look, we made a lot of money today."
"Niang Niang, it's good for you to be happy, but the servants see that there are a lot fewer people coming today."
Shangguan smiled and put away the money, and said, "It's normal, of course they will feel boring after the novelty. I will launch new products in the next few days, and then they will definitely make them spend money recklessly again."
Cotton candy, trouble is trouble, but if someone operates it, Shangguan Xiaoxiao can sell a lot of money as long as he mixes the right proportion of cotton candy materials.
This made Shangguan Xiaoxiao fully understand the importance of labor.
At this moment, a palace maid suddenly came in and reported: "Miss, this person from the Ministry of Rites is here."
Shangguan smiled and was confused: "What do people from the Ministry of Rites do?"
"The adults from the Ministry of Rites should come over to discuss the Queen Mother's birthday banquet with you. From the materials to be prepared to the required food, as well as various procedures, people from the Ministry of Rites are required to make the final decision."
Shangguan Xiaoxiao didn't know much about these things, but she knew how to make use of her strengths and avoid weaknesses.
"Let them in."
The Ministry of Rites sent two people, both young and talented.
When Shangguan smiled and saw these two people, something automatically appeared in his mind.
She immediately lowered her eyebrows and closed her eyes to prevent the other party from seeing her inner thoughts, but she thought about it in her heart.
[One is Concubine Liu's eldest brother, Liu Cheng, and the other looks at the face, but he is very handsome. 】
[If this is an ordinary encounter, I am not Concubine Xi, and the other party is not a courtier, I will definitely come forward to tease. 】
【Pity! 】
"Niangniang, the lord is asking you something." Xiaocui reminded in a low voice.
Shangguan smiled and said to Liu Cheng, "Lord Liu, you must be disappointed. If Concubine Liu is in charge this time, your brother and sister can still talk about themselves."
"Niangniang has been bothered, but it's true that Wei Chen hasn't seen Concubine Liu for a long time. If it is possible, can Niangniang let Concubine Liu be your right and left hand, and then let Weichen meet Concubine Liu."
Unexpectedly, this Liucheng actually directly took Shangguan Xiaoxiao's words and wanted her to prepare the Queen Mother's birthday banquet together with Concubine Liu.
Shangguan Xiaoxiao is not stupid. If Concubine Liu shows her face, she will go back and let her play tricks on the birthday banquet. If something goes wrong, she will have to take responsibility, and Concubine Liu will take the credit for her performance.
Either way it's a bad deal.
Shangguan smiled dryly: "I can't make the decision. After all, the power of this palace is bestowed by the emperor. If Mr. Liu thinks that Concubine Liu can be so capable, you can ask the emperor for instructions, but this palace does not dare to arbitrarily decide."
Liu Cheng nodded and said, "It was Wei Chen who crossed the line."
Shangguan Xiaoxiao immediately showed Liu Cheng the planning book he had written these days.
"These are all the materials that this palace needs. Master Liu will take a look at it first to see if there are any materials that I can't get. Then I can make changes in time here."
Liucheng looked at the list of materials and found that there were mostly ingredients, and the last dozen or so were red silk and other materials used to arrange the scene.
(End of this chapter)