PDLP Chapter 414 Warehouse
Chapter 414 Warehouse
After dinner, Zhen Huan returned to Yongshou Palace.
Seeing that it was still early, An Lingrong said to Shen Meizhuang, "Sister, where is the inventory list for my warehouse?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Meizhuang stood up and walked to the desk. She opened the drawer, took out a thick booklet, and handed it to her, saying, "What do you want this for?"
An Lingrong took the booklet and said, "Su Ye has been very busy lately, leaving the palace almost every day. I thought it would be better to arrange her marriage sooner rather than later to save her from running back and forth between the palace and other places. So I wanted to see if there were any suitable items in the storehouse and select some dowry for her."
Shen Meizhuang nodded and said, "That's fine. When the decree to seal off the six palaces comes down, I will discuss with the emperor and use this as an opportunity to show favor to the entire harem and release some of the palace maids of marriageable age. This will also be considered as fulfilling their wishes."
An Lingrong's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she smiled, "Sister, you've been thoughtful. That's great!"
She flipped open the thick booklet and began to browse through it carefully. However, after only a few pages, her eyes widened in surprise, and she exclaimed, "Sister, there are so many things in my storeroom! I usually don't pay much attention to them, but today I was really shocked."
Shen Meizhuang pursed her lips and smiled, "Isn't it? All the gifts given by the Emperor over the years, as well as gifts from others, are here. You don't usually like luxury, so all those expensive jewelry, clothes, and ornaments are stored in the storeroom. You don't take care of them on a daily basis, so naturally you don't think there are many."
After a pause, Shen Meizhuang added, "I've put Wanwan's things into a separate volume. They're not included here. Otherwise, there would be more."
An Lingrong felt a surge of emotion upon hearing this. Ever since she moved to Yonghe Palace, all her expenses had been charged to Shen Meizhuang's account, naturally saving her own share. The gifts Shen Meizhuang would return to her from the concubines and wives usually came from her own storehouse, never touching her belongings. Add to that the rare treasures and jewellery Zhen Huan, Shen Meizhuang, and Feng Ruozhao sent her from time to time, and her storehouse was filled with nothing but money. No wonder she had accumulated so many fine things.
"Haha, I'll never say I'm poor again!"
An Lingrong's eyebrows curved, and her crisp laughter echoed in the hall.
Shen Meizhuang had a faint smile on her lips and looked at An Lingrong, who was obsessed with money, with her eyes full of doting.
The two of them sat side by side at the table, chatting with each other as they carefully selected and listed down those inconspicuous but high-quality items one by one.
Time passed quietly, the sky outside the hall gradually darkened, the sunlight slowly faded, and the dusk gradually deepened.
When Su Ye and Cai Xing came back, they couldn't hide the joy on their faces, and even their steps were a little lighter.
Caixing was holding an exquisite plate in her hand, on which were placed a few small snacks with attractive colors and a faint fragrance.
Su Ye placed the pulse pillow next to An Lingrong's hand, bowed slightly, and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I will take your pulse first."
An Lingrong nodded and stretched out her wrist. Su Ye's fingers gently placed on her pulse. After the diagnosis, he placed the pulse pillow next to Shen Meiyu's hand.
After a moment, a smile appeared on her face. "Both madams are in good health. However, the weather has been getting hotter these days, so you need to be more careful to avoid heatstroke. I have prepared some heat-clearing and summer-heat-relieving medicine. If you feel unwell, you can boil some and drink it immediately."
An Lingrong smiled slightly upon hearing this, and said in a relaxed tone, "I see. Su Ye, you are always so considerate."
She turned to look at the snacks on the table, her eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation.
Seeing this, Cai Xing winked playfully and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, although this snack isn't as exquisite as the ones in the palace, I think it's fresher, so I bought it for you and the Imperial Concubine to try. Sister Su Ye and the eunuch who tasted the food have already checked it out and there's nothing wrong with it. Feel free to enjoy it."
Shen Meizhuang picked up a piece of pastry, put it in her mouth and savored it carefully. After a moment, she nodded in approval: "Not bad. Although this pastry is not as exquisite and gorgeous as those in the palace, it is simple and mellow. You can feel the original flavor of the ingredients as soon as you put it in your mouth. Although the pastries in the palace are expensive, they always feel a little lacking in the flavor of life. Instead, they are not as homely as this."
Hearing Shen Meizhuang's comments, An Lingrong smiled, took a piece of the dessert, and took a gentle bite. Her eyes instantly lit up, and her tone was filled with surprise. "It has a delicate texture, sweet but not greasy, and a unique flavor. Caixing, you picked such a good dessert! I'm going to keep eating it!"
Seeing the two ladies praising the snacks, Cai Xing's smile grew even brighter, a hint of pride flashed in her eyes, and she said playfully, "As long as your majesty likes it! I was worried that these snacks were too ordinary and not to your taste."
Shen Meizhuang smiled slightly and looked at Caixing gently: "Although this snack is not expensive, it is more valuable because of the thought. You thought of changing the taste for us. This thought is more precious than the snack itself."
An Lingrong also nodded in agreement, her eyes full of smiles: "Yes, Caixing is the most considerate. Not only does she serve me so attentively on a daily basis, but she even picked these snacks to my liking. I wonder who will be so lucky to marry you in the future. Sigh, I envy him so much!"
As he spoke, he sighed with pretended regret.
Hearing the first half of the sentence, Cai Xing felt delighted, with several little stars twinkling happily in her eyes, and the smile on her lips could not be hidden. However, when she heard the second half, her smile froze on her face. After a moment, her face flushed red, and she lowered her head in shame, her voice as thin as a mosquito: "My lady, if you say that again, I will ignore you!"
Seeing this, An Lingrong couldn't help but laugh out loud. She quickly waved her hands and said, "Alright, alright, I won't say anything more. Don't be angry. Next time you leave the palace, bring me something delicious, okay?"
Cai Xing raised her head, the blush on her face still lingering, her eyes filled with a hint of anger, yet she couldn't help but chuckle, "Your Majesty always teases me."
After she finished speaking, her eyes rolled and fell on Su Ye, who was watching the fun with a smile on her face. She immediately thought of a way to "divert the trouble to another place": "Your Majesty, you should worry about Sister Su Ye first. Doctor Wei has been working very hard these days. Not only does he personally pick us up and drop us off at the palace every day, but he also has to discuss the pathology and course of Sister Su Ye's illness. I feel like I'm such an eyesore, and every time I want to stay away from him..."
Su Ye was happily eating the melon when the topic suddenly turned to herself. She was stunned for a moment, then her face turned slightly red. She raised her hand as if to hit Cai Xing: "You girl, you deserve a beating! How dare you talk nonsense in front of the ladies!"
Cai Xing had been prepared. The moment Su Ye ran over, she immediately hid behind Cai Yue, pulled her sleeve to block her in front of her, and continued to tease: "Don't be angry, sister Su Ye, I am telling the truth! I have seen how much Doctor Wei cares about you!"
Caiyue staggered as she was pulled, and sighed helplessly: "Alright, alright, please behave yourself in front of the ladies and don't act so foolishly."
Shen Meizhuang smiled and waved her hands, saying, "It's okay, it's okay. I like watching you guys play around."
An Lingrong also said with a smile: "Yes, Su Ye, don't be shy, tell us how far you two have come."
The fire of Bagua is burning brightly.
Su Ye's face turned even redder as she stomped her feet. "Why are you ladies fooling around with that girl Cai Xing? This servant and Doctor Wei are just... just having normal interactions!"
Cai Xing poked her head out from behind Cai Yue, blinked, and said innocently, "Sister Su Ye, do you need daily pick-up and drop-off for routine visits? Do you need to discuss pathology until late at night? Do you need..."
Before she could finish her words, Su Ye had already walked around Cai Yue, grabbed her wrist, and said fiercely: "You little girl, I must teach you a lesson today!"
Cai Xing smiled and dodged, begging for mercy: "Ladies, help me! Sister Su Ye is going to kill me to silence me!"
There was laughter in the hall, and even the usually steady Caiyue couldn't help but chuckle.