Chapter 176 Is it really okay to show off like this?
(Second update)
The emperor's reward was very generous, and it also included the promised reward for Wen Mianmian's hard work in running the newspaper. Wen Mianmian, who had never been willing to kneel down, knelt down willingly at this time, listening to the eunuch singing the imperial edict with a smile on his face.
Although she couldn't understand what the imperial decree was saying, she could still understand the meaning of praising her.
When she got the imperial edict, she opened it and admired it happily. After all, this was the first time she had seen the imperial edict and it was returned to her.
The chamberlain bowed and said with a smile: "Princess Annan, the emperor has something else to say, and ordered the servant to bring it to you."
Wen Mianmian closed the imperial edict and handed it to Lingguo, and asked with a smile: "What else does the emperor say?"
The chamberlain straightened his back and relayed the emperor's words: My sixth daughter-in-law, have a great time on your birthday today, don't slack off from tomorrow on, I will personally supervise you.
Wen Mianmian's mouth twitched slightly, what did the emperor mean by treating her like a cow?
What she didn't know was that Mr. Qin, the Minister of Household Affairs, went to the imperial study room happily today and said that because there was a competition for the number one actress in the city last month, all the merchants took notice of it, so the tax revenue last month was 20% more than before.
As the new year is approaching, merchants from all over the country are dispatching goods to Kyoto. This is the month when tax revenue will increase. There is also the New Year Festival waiting here. Lord Qin predicts: tax revenue is expected to double in the last two months!
No one can have too much money, and the emperor is no exception. His current requirement is that the New Year Festival must be a success. If it succeeds this year, he can fight again next year!
Therefore, Wen Mianmian's guess was correct. The emperor did intend to treat her and her husband as cattle. How could they both make money?
Wen Mianmian felt bitter in her heart, but all the female family members present were envious of her. Looking at the whole court, which female family member could be so valued by the emperor?
Among the princesses and princesses present, how many have received rewards from the emperor at their birthday banquet?
Moreover, the words conveyed by the chamberlain to the emperor were still affectionate. It seems that the trend of this high-ranking lady in Kyoto is indeed changing.
After seeing off the chamberlains sent by the emperor, the chamberlains sent by the empress and empress who arrived later were a bit demoralizing, although the empress's reward was still generous.
An old lady smiled in front of the Empress Dowager and said: "To be so favored by the emperor, Princess Annan is really lucky to be the first in Kyoto."
"Princess Annan has been really hard these days. I heard that she was busy working at the newspaper office all night long and didn't sleep because of the earthquake in Min County."
"He is said to be in charge of half of the newspaper office and also has a training center. He is a very capable person."
Some people are complimenting with their mouths, but their little thoughts are restless.
Which female family member would not be moved by a scene like today's? Princess Annan's outfit today, everything luxurious, was all paid for by the palace's money. After all, who is the family of General Wen Da's palace? Who is there who doesn't know?
The reason why she was so valued by the emperor was because of the newspaper office. None of them would believe that the newspaper office's disaster relief arrangements were the idea of this little princess. They had not heard of her having any good reputation for talent and intelligence.
As for lighting a lamp and boiling oil in the newspaper office, it's just a show, and anyone can do it.
"This Princess Annan is really rare. It's a pity that she is a little young and will only have hairpins next year."
The Empress Dowager, who was smiling happily, glanced slightly and said with a smile: "It's just because she is smaller that she is cute. You all don't know that Lao Liu is as curious about this little daughter-in-law as her eyeballs. This person went out, and before going out, he said today's
The birthday banquet has been arranged, and look at what the girl is wearing today, it was all prepared by Lao Liu, for fear that she would be wronged."
"Before she came, the Ai family didn't know that after this girl came over, Lao Liu prepared a lot of clothes and jewelry for her. It was a cupboard full. After wearing all the clothes for three or five times, Lao Liu felt that this girl was wronged. She had never seen this before.
He loves his wife so much."
"In Lao Liu's eyes, no one can see it except his little princess. But seeing the love and harmony between the young couple, the Ai family is also happy in their hearts. They just look forward to waiting for this girl and the hairpin queen to give her a gift.
The cute little baby makes this house even more lively."
As soon as the Empress Dowager said these words, everyone present could not laugh. They all understood the meaning conveyed. The royal family had no intention of marrying a concubine to Prince Annan, and Prince Annan had been obsessed with this little princess for seven years.
There is no room for other people who are so evil.
It seems that Princess Annan is not young but has great abilities!
But, is it really okay to show off like this?
Which well-established man would pay attention to what his wife wears and how many times she wears the same outfit?
He also personally prepares clothes for his wife, which is simply unheard of and a daydream.
Not everyone is thinking about King Annan's backyard. Some newly married young wives have their ears raised high. They also want to be so valued by their husbands, but they can't find the trick. I don't know if Princess Annan can teach her something.
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Soon Wen Mianmian found that there were many unfamiliar beauties around her. These beauties greeted her shyly and timidly, and the way they hesitated to speak made her very curious.
The brave young daughter-in-law stepped forward and whispered the Empress Dowager's boastful words into her ear. She blushed and said, "The prince loves the princess so much. We are all envious and want to learn from the princess."
The sound was small, not much louder than the sound of flying mosquitoes. Pianwen Mianmian heard it clearly. Looking at those beautiful and eager eyes, he immediately agreed, "Let's have a chat this afternoon."
She just likes to abduct these beautiful ladies who follow the rules. Didn't Sister Lin be successfully abducted by her?
I saw Wen Changling the day before yesterday. He looked at her with eyes that were not eyes and a nose that was not a nose. He snorted at her like a horse. He also said that she was very bad and had ruined his wife. She turned around and reported it to Sister Lin.
Like, hum!
Everyone nodded happily when they saw that she was easy to talk to, talked to her eagerly, and some even asked to go shopping with her, which made her feel good again.
The Wangfu cuisine is delicious and tastes great, and the dim sum is particularly outstanding. The meals prepared in the large kitchen have been well received by everyone.
The exhausted chef heard the compliments and giggled happily, holding the kitchen knife in his hand, "Today I want to tell those nobles that the prince is not here, and we cooks are not vegetarians.
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"Cheer up and prepare a delicious sweet soup for those nobles, and deliver it to the theater in the afternoon."
“There’s also another twist to the dim sum.”
They have to use their craftsmanship to shock those noble people.
After receiving the news, Manager Cheng's mouth twitched slightly. He didn't know how a cook could coax him. Then he thought about it, forget it. This is the second time that the prince's palace holds such a grand banquet. It should be shown off. After all, the prince's wealth and reputation are well known.
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Chapter completed!