Chapter 32 The Queen's Noble Concubine's Reward
"Little Lord Ling, the maidservant is Erlan, the great maid of Qiluant Hall." Among them, the maid of honor, who seemed to be the oldest, stood a step forward and said respectfully.
Next, others also take turns to introduce themselves.
"I'm a slave."
"servant Zhu'er"
"I am the great eunuch Huaiyuan."
"I'm a little boy."
"I'm a young slave."
Ling Xiao listened carefully and wrote it down while paying attention to their appearance. This maid is very handsome. Although she is the oldest, she only looks like twenty or two. Na Tong'er and Zhu'er are even younger, about fifteen or sixteen years old, about the same size as her.
As for the eunuch, to be honest, Ling Xiao was not very happy. Listening to their strange words, she always felt awkward all over. Of course, she also knows in her heart that if there is no way, who would be willing to do this? They are all children of poor families. They can't get through it before they are sent to the palace by their parents. But I know that, after all, eunuchs are also half of the men. Ling Xiao is very reluctant to let them serve themselves.
The name of the great eunuch is quite elegant, but it makes people feel a little strange when they think of his identity. As for the other two, they are also quite young. If anything happens in the future, I don't think I can refer to them. Fortunately, several people are quite beautiful and look more pleasing to the eye.
"From now on, you will be my people." Ling Xiao picked up a cup of tea, exposed his slender knuckles, opened the lid of the cup, and made a crisp sound. He said slowly, "I'm not a difficult person to get along with, but if anyone makes a mistake, I won't be soft."
"Yes, the slave/servant listens to the little bishop." Everyone lowered their heads and were very respectful.
"As for this mistake, it doesn't matter anything else. As long as you know the mistake, you can correct it. Even if you are clumsy, I won't easily blame it." Ling Xiao turned around and said sternly, "But if anyone has committed any ugly thing, or is in Cao Ying's heart in Han, then don't blame me for not remembering the past."
"The slave/servant must be loyal to the little master." A room full of people knelt down and said loudly.
Ling Xiao smiled with satisfaction, rewarded everyone with silver, and let everyone go down.
"Miss, are you tired?" There were only two masters and servants left in the room. Qingwu helped Ling Xiao gently knock on the back and said with concern.
"I'm a little tired, mainly because my heart is tired." Ling Xiao closed his eyes and said, "But it doesn't matter. If you're not tired, you're dead."
"Miss..." Qingwu looked at Ling Xiao sadly. Although she was the direct daughter of the magistrate's family, she was not even much better than her maid. At least, she enjoyed some love before her parents died.
"Little master, the noble concubine sent a lot of things." Not long after the rest, Erlan came in to report.
"Your concubine? How can you reward me?" Ling Xiao is a little strange.
"When newcomers enter the palace, the ladies all want to reward something." Er Lan explained, "The Queen will definitely give you a reward later. Please prepare and rest later."
"Well, I know." Ling Xiao said as he walked out, "Then let's go out and have a look. It's not easy for the noble concubine to wait for a long time."
"Ling Xiaozhu, the maidservant Yingyue Palace Daihe, the noble concubine ordered me to send something." A gorgeously decorated maid of honor held a vermilion plate in her hand and looked vaguely arrogant.
"It turned out to be the lady of the noble concubine, Qingwu. Why don't you take it quickly? Please come in and sit down." Ling Xiao said with a smile.
"That's not necessary. I have to go to another palace. This newcomer enters the palace. The noble concubine will be busy for a long time." Dai He handed over the gifts to Qingwu Road.
"In this case, thank you very much for the Dutch girl, and thank you for your kindness to the noble concubine on my behalf. In another day, Ling Xiao will come to visit in person. Ling Xiao respectfully sent Dai He away.
"Miss, no matter how noble the noble concubine is, but after all, that generation is just a maidservant. Anyway, you are also a new talent. How can you be so polite to her?" The two returned to the room, and the blue fog muttered puzzledly.
"She is indeed just a little maidservant, but when she comes to Qiluan Hall, it's not just herself. She represents the noble concubine. If she is disrespectful to her, she is disrespectful to the noble concubine." Ling Xiao said while taking out the rewards he had just received to watch them carefully. They were really good things one by one.
Not to mention the pearls in the East China Sea. They are as big as pigeon eggs. Each one is of the same size, round and clean, crystal clear, and there is no impurities. If it is made into a necklace or a pearl hairpin, it must be very beautiful.
"Miss, I understand. I will pay attention to it in the future." The blue fog nodded with a little shyness.
"It's not to pay attention, but to be careful, otherwise we will accidentally offend someone, which we absolutely can't afford. You said that in this palace, we are new here and have no background. Even if it is a family background, what is it in the palace? I can't afford to offend anyone." Ling Xiao put down what was in his hand and said seriously.
"Yes, miss." Qingwu's face was even more ashamed, and he solemnly agreed.
"Little Lord, the Queen has a reward." At this time, there was another preaching outside.
"Let's go." It seems that this reward will not be less today.
"Master Ling, the maidservant is the Keling of Zhaoyang Palace. These are all appreciated by the empress." This Keling is the person around the queen, and his attitude is much more respectful than that of the previous generation.
"Please ask Miss Keling to thank the Queen for her grace on my behalf. Ling Xiao will definitely go to Zhaoyang Palace to welcome her another day." Ling Xiao said with a smile.
"The queen has always been generous to others, and her reputation for virtuousness is well-known." Ke Ling replied.
"Our little master has long admired the queen for a long time. Such a virtuous queen is the well-being of the whole world. With such a queen, but Sister Ling is the person next to the Empress. Naturally, it's not bad. Why don't you just go in and sit inside? Qingwu received the reward and blessed him.
The girl Qingwu can do it at all. This flattery is not ambiguous at all. Ling Xiao also smiled and said, "Yes, girl, you have come all the way from Zhaoyang Palace. I'm afraid you're tired. It's okay to sit in and drink a cup of tea."
"Since the little master has said so, the maidservant can't be too ignorant." Ke Ling said with a smile.
So several people walked to the inner hall with a smile.
"Sister Keling, this is the best Longjing tea my young lady brought from home. Are you used to it?" Qingwu smiled and helped Keling pour tea.
"The little master is too polite. I'm just a servant. How can I be so praised by the little master?" Ke Ling said politely, but after all, she was the person next to the queen, and there was no humble look of an ordinary maid of honor on her face.
"No, the girl is polite again." Ling Xiao also replied with a smile.
"Well, it's really a good tea. Phoenix is really a place of outstanding people." But Ling took a sip and praised, "This tea is a little more fragrant than other places."
"The girl praised it. She thought that in this palace, she was also the person beside the queen. She didn't drink any good tea."
"Don't say that, little master. This thing can't be seen everywhere." Ke Ling said, "Let's say that the beauty in Phoenix can't be compared with others."
Ling Xiao smiled reservedly: "I'm very modest. Isn't the empress dowager of our Qianxi Dynasty today from Phoenix? It's really a role model for women all over the world."
"That's right, but you don't have to be too modest. I heard that you were very good when you were elected in the palace. You answered the emperor's questions and were quite insightful. The queen greatly appreciated it. It's really worthy of the name of this talent."
Ling Xiao's face changed. This girl Keling is the person next to the queen. How can she speak so freely? Can such words be said indiscriminately? If it is heard by others, isn't it at her disadvantage? However, Ling Xiao still didn't show a face, just to see what else she had to say.
Qingwu was very happy, "Really? Sister Keling, it turns out that the emperor and queen value my lady so much.
"That's not true. Only when the little master has "talent" can he be named a "talent". Not everyone can have such an honor. But even so, the maidservant felt that the little master was wronged. The beauty of the little master was unmatched by those 'beauties'.
Now, Ling Xiao's face really couldn't collapse, but he thought that the other party was from Zhaoyang Palace after all, so he couldn't help it. But on second thought, there were only a few people present at the time of the election. How did she know? Did the queen ask her to test it?
Thinking of this, Ling Xiao didn't dare to take it lightly anymore and responded carefully: "If the girl wants to say that, Ling Xiao is really ashamed. Now, under the emperor's wisdom and martial arts, the world is peaceful, the society is peaceful, and the harem is full of beauty. What's more, there are many outstanding women this year. What am I?
"Little lord, don't say that except for Yao Liangyuan, the little master who came into the palace this time is higher than you, and the rest are under you."
Yao Liangyuan, I really don't know what she looks like, but she is the highest among their newcomers. However, Ling Xiao doesn't care much about it. It's just that this noble person?
Thinking about it, he also asked, "I don't know what the girl is talking about?"
"The little master doesn't have to worry about it. Although it is sealed as a nobleman, it is mostly because of family background. If you want to talk about the future, it's not good."
That's all. Ling Xiao knew that it must have been the Queen's instructions. It seems that he intended to win her over. Although the queen is indeed a big tree, Ling Xiao has just entered the palace. In this deep water that is not very clear, she does not want to easily "go to" which side. What's more, she had no intention of joining the war for power and love.
"Oh? So what kind of family is this new nobleman? Ling Xiao calmed down and asked along with the other party's words.
"The nobleman is the daughter of the governor. Although she also came from Phoenix, after all, she is not a native Phoenix beauty. Compared with the little master, there is still a little gap."