TICIEC Chapter 38.1

Jingxi Palace—

Shu Fei drank two cups of calming tea overnight, but her head was still buzzing with anger.

How could there be such a despicable person as Ning Wanyin in this world!

With Shun Pin setting an example, all the concubines who become pregnant in the future can follow suit.

Not only is Shun Pin’s pregnancy difficult to abort, but the difficulty of abortion in the entire harem has skyrocketed to a hellish level.

“What is Ning Wanyin after? She’s harming others without benefiting herself!” Shu Fei’s face turned ashen, her teeth clenched.

What good would it do her to have more children in the harem?

She is so proactive.

“Your Majesty, please calm down.” Zhen Zhu offered another cup of calming tea, her voice trembling.

Shu Fei waved her hand impatiently: “I can’t calm down, and drinking tea won’t help.”

Those concubines who want to harm Shun Pin are probably having trouble sleeping now.

Shu Fei, after fuming for half an hour, finally suppressed her frustration.

“Fine.” She said.

“There’s no such thing as guarding against thieves for a thousand days. As time goes by and things calm down, they’ll naturally become less vigilant. I don’t believe she can be completely foolproof.”

Now that the incident involving Tang Meiren has just happened, everyone in Changchun Palace must be on high alert.

She still needs to subtly hint to Fang Zhaoyi to remain calm and wait for the right opportunity.

Even after sorting everything out, Shu Fei was still upset and irritable.

Ning Wanyin, that wretched thing, should have died sooner rather than later.

…

In Qianxin Palace—

Wang Degui vividly recounted the events in Changchun Palace: “…Your Majesty, you don’t know, after Ning Meiren finished reciting her hundred palace rules, everyone in Changchun Palace was completely convinced. Shun Pin even immediately sent pearls as a gesture of goodwill.”

Helian Qi was also somewhat surprised. He knew that Ning Wanyin had some ability to take on the job, but he didn’t expect her to have such great skills.

And she shared everything without reservation.

Not only Shun Pin, but all concubines in the palace who become pregnant will be properly protected according to these palace rules.

This is truly a great achievement.

Helian Qi immediately wanted to promote Ning Wanyin’s rank, but Shun Pin had not yet given birth, so it was not yet time to count the credit for protecting the pregnancy.

He could only give her some rewards first.

“I see that Ning Meiren really likes the jewelry and silks I bestowed upon her. What treasures are in the treasury?” Helian Qi asked Wang Degui.

Wang Degui quickly replied, “The other day, a batch of top-grade cold mist silk was presented as tribute from Nanhu. It’s as light and thin as a cicada’s wing, cool and breathable, perfect for making summer garments. We received four bolts this year.”

“That’s good. Send them all to Ning Meiren. Anything else?” Helian Qi asked.

Seeing that His Majesty had given all the bolts to Ning Wanyin, leaving none for even the two noble ladies, Xue Zhaoyi and Cen Jieyu, Wang Degui was secretly shocked.

He continued, “His Majesty had ordered the Imperial Household Department to make a set of pearl jewelry from the finest pearls presented as tribute from the South China Sea this year…”

“That’s good too. Send it to Ning Meiren.” Helian Qi nodded in satisfaction.

However, he still felt that it wasn’t enough. After thinking for a moment, he said, “Send her another piece of my dragon-patterned ink.”

Wang Degui was completely stunned.

It is well known that His Majesty is skilled in painting. Since His Majesty ascended the throne, special dragon-patterned ink has been presented to His Majesty. The ink’s consistency is perfect for ink wash painting.

Only one pair can be produced per year, making them extremely precious.

His Majesty has never bestowed it upon anyone else.

Compared to the precious silks and jewelry in the treasury, whose names His Majesty couldn’t even remember, this dragon-patterned ink was something His Majesty used exclusively, something he cherished, yet it was being given to Ning Wanyin.

This was the first time he had seen His Majesty so favoritism toward a concubine!

…

As dusk settled, the lantern lights began to twinkle.

Ning Wanyin had just finished her dinner when Wang Degui arrived, carrying boxes upon boxes of gifts.

The eunuchs carried eight boxes of various sizes.

Wang Degui himself held a sandalwood box with cloud patterns.

“Ning Meiren, His Majesty has bestowed a reward.”

 

 

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