Chapter 223 - Chapter 223: Reward
Chapter 223: Reward
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Considering her decent nature, go to the storeroom and find something to reward her.”
“Yes.”
After bowing to Emperor Qi Ming, Wang Kun prepared to leave.
However, just as he reached the door, he heard Emperor Qi Ming’s voice from behind, “Wait.”
“Your Majesty, do you have any other instructions?”
Hearing the emperor’s voice, Wang Kun immediately halted and turned to look at him.
“After you’ve selected the items, don’t send the young eunuch. Go personally. It can be seen as a gesture of goodwill from me to Xiao Nanye.”
Hearing Emperor Qi Ming’s words, Wang Kun’s eyes showed surprise, but he still nodded with a smile, “Yes.”
Xiao Nanye did not know anything about this.
At that moment, Xiao Nanye was heading out of the palace. Zhuo Ma, who had just entered, instinctively turned her head. Upon seeing Xiao Nanye, her eyes were filled with admiration.
Who is this man?
Zhuo Ma wanted to chase after him, but Xiao Nanye had already left the palace.
Watching the man’s back as he got into the carriage, Zhuo Ma looked at the palace maid beside her excitedly.” Who is that?”
“Princess, that is His Highness King Cheng.”
“King Cheng? Is he also the emperor’s son?”
“No, His Highness King Cheng is the emperor’s younger brother and the imperial uncle of the princes.”
“Is he married?”
Hearing Zhuo Ma’s question, the palace maid standing nearby showed surprise but still whispered, “King Cheng isn’t married yet, but he…”
“Where is the King Cheng Mansion?”
Zhuo Ma got the answer she wanted and lost interest in the rest.
Although unsure of Zhuo Ma’s intentions, the palace maid still provided the address.
As Zhuo Ma left the palace, Wang Kun went to the general’s mansion with the rewards.
Jiang Peihuan had just eaten venison in the Chrysanthemum Hall and was chatting with the old madam when she heard that the chief eunuch from the emperor’s side had arrived.
Thinking of past events involving her family, Jiang Peihuan’s heart raced. Although many things had changed in this life, she still felt a bit panicked.
Deputy General Liu, who was walking beside Jiang Peihuan, sensed her unease and quickly reassured her, “Eldest Miss, don’t worry. 1 saw Wang Kun smiling, and the young eunuchs behind him are carrying many items.”
Hearing this, Jiang Peihuan’s eyes revealed some surprise.
When Jiang Peihuan arrived at the main hall, all the members of the Jiang family were already there. Even Xue Ru, assisted by a maid, had come out.
Wang Kun was drinking tea. Seeing Jiang Peihuan approach, he immediately set down his cup and said with a smile, “Eldest Miss, you’ve arrived. Prepare to receive the emperor’s decree.”
Jiang Peihuan stepped forward and knelt respectfully.
“The Emperor has ordered that Jiang Peihuan, the eldest daughter of the General’s Mansion, has a noble personality and good moral character. She is hereby granted special rewards.”
After speaking, Wang Kun gestured to the eunuchs behind him to present the rewards to Jiang Peihuan.
Jiang Sijin and Jiang Ruyun immediately stepped forward to accept the gifts.
When Jiang Peihuan got up, she saw the rewards are mostly jewelry.
However, she couldn’t understand why Emperor Qi Ming would suddenly reward her.
Was it because of the grain transport last time?
But so much time had passed since then. Even if the emperor wanted to reward her for that, he wouldn’t have waited until now.
” Eldest Miss, congratulations.”
At this moment, Wang Kun approached Jiang Peihuan to offer his congratulations.
Seeing him, Jiang Peihuan stepped forward, giving a slight curtsy, then she said with a smile, “Thank you, chief eunuch.”
While speaking, Jiang Peihuan handed a pouch personally to Wang Kun.
The pouch felt light, clearly not containing gold or silver, but probably a banknote.
Accepting the pouch, the smile in Wang Kun’s eyes deepened. Looking at Jiang Peihuan, he whispered, “Eldest Miss truly is a person of delicate and exquisite character.”
“Chief Eunuch, you flatter me.”
Smiling, Jiang Peihuan lowered her voice and said, “Chief Eunuch, there’s something I don’t understand, and I hope you can enlighten me.”
“I dare not claim such a role, Eldest Miss. If you have questions, just ask me directly.”
“Why has the Emperor suddenly bestowed so many jewels?”
Seeing the confusion in Jiang Peihuan’s eyes, Wang Kun’s smile remained unchanged. As she looked to him for answers, he whispered back, “For this question, Miss might want to ask King Cheng.”
Because of Xiao Nanye?
“Thank you, Chief Eunuch.”
Smiling, Jiang Peihuan gave a small curtsy and said, “I’ll see you out, Chief Eunuch.”
When they reached the entrance of the General’s mansion, Wang Kun smiled and said to Jiang Peihuan, “Eldest Miss, it’s fine, 1 can carry on myself from here.”
“Chief Eunuch, take care.”
Wang Kun smiled and nodded before boarding the carriage.
Returning to the main hall, Jiang Peihuan heard an exclamation, “These jewels are so beautiful!”
“Cousin Ru Er, these are imperial gifts. Except for elder sister, ordinary people shouldn’t touch them casually.”
Jiang Sijin saw Xue Ru trying to pin a gold hairpin in her hair, and she immediately took it back.
Seeing Jiang Sijin’s action, Xue Ru’s eyes flashed with displeasure.
Spotting Jiang Peihuan entering, she turned to her and said, “Cousin Huan Er, the Emperor has given you so many gifts, you probably can’t use all these jewels. How about sharing some with us?”
Both Jiang Ruyun and Jiang Sijin were shocked by this.
Xue Ru was Xue Yan’s niece after all, so Jiang Ruyun, the niece of the second branch, couldn’t say anything. However, Jiang Sijin spoke directly.” Cousin Ru Er, you know that this is an imperial gift. Don’t you know that imperial gifts cannot be given to others?”
“As long as you keep quiet, who will know?”
Upon hearing Xue Ru’s audacious words, even the normally proud Jiang Sijin was left speechless.
Jiang Peihuan’s expression darkened at this scene.
Yet, seemingly thinking of something, Jiang Peihuan smiled at Xue Ru and said, “If cousin Ru Er likes that gold hairpin, I’ll gift it to you.”
“However, it’s an imperial gift. If someone finds out, it might bring fatal trouble. So, Cousin Ru, keep it for personal enjoyment and never wear it outside.”
As she spoke, Jiang Peihuan had already handed the golden hairpin to Xue Ru.
Taking it from Jiang Peihuan, excitement filled Xue Ru’s eyes. But hearing Jiang Peihuan’s warning, her smile faded a bit.
Jiang Peihuan didn’t look at her any longer and turned to Jiang Sijin and Jiang Ruyun, “Both of you, help me take these items to the Plum Garden.”
“Yes, Big Sister.”
“Yes, Elder Sister.”
On the way, Jiang Sijin managed to hold her tongue. But once they reached the Plum Garden, she couldn’t hold back any longer..