Harem Daily Life

Chapter 205: My attitude towards me has improved

Qingfeng then told the Queen that Manager Sun had not given Concubine Tao's clothing pattern to Concubine Wang. Concubine Wang was dissatisfied and went to complain. Later, the Queen demoted Manager Sun and replaced him with Manager Chen.

"What is Boss Sun doing now?"

"I heard that she became an embroiderer. She was originally an embroiderer, and later became a female official step by step."

Tao Yanyan had helped Manager Sun before and did her a favor, but she didn't expect that she would lose power so soon.

"Then let's start work after the New Year and make clothes for Jin'an. You can make this men's suit for me." Tao Yanyan was waiting to wear it now, but he didn't have time to argue with the Clothing Bureau. The key point was that after the New Year's holiday, there would be a holiday, and there might not be anyone in the Clothing Bureau to work.

After a busy day, He Linzhang came to Changle Palace at night. This was the first time he stepped into this place again after five years, and everything had changed.

Tao Yanyan moved to a new house and lit several candles at night, making the windows bright.

"Why are you still reading? It hurts your eyes, read it during the day!" He Linzhang took the book from Tao Yanyan's hand and saw that it was the account book of the imperial farm. He looked at her suspiciously: "You work so hard, and now you start thinking about how to make money?"

Tao Yanyan glared at him and said, "Isn't this a good thing that Your Majesty arranged for me? I was originally taking good care of the Queen Mother, but you insisted on calling me back to work for you."

She pouted, looking aggrieved, which made He Linzhang laugh.

He Linzhang hugged her in his arms and rubbed her furry head: "That day, we were just talking. Your father's words made sense, but he offended the imperial concubine. The imperial concubine was anxious and made this suggestion. You don't have to feel too stressed. Now we have 200,000 taels a year, which is not a small amount. Even if the income increases by 1,000 taels, it is all your credit."

Tao Yanyan hugged his waist and rolled her eyes: "If I help Your Majesty make money, can I get a commission from it? I don't want much, just 10% of the part that exceeds 200,000 taels."

If you earn an extra 50,000 taels, one percent of that would be 5,000 taels. With an annual income of 5,000 taels, you would be extremely rich!

Tao Yanyan instantly became full of motivation.

He Linzhang looked down at her sparkling eyes and agreed directly: "Okay, don't touch the account, I will give it to you privately as a reward."

Tao Yanyan smiled happily and gave him a kiss with a "bo" sound.

"Your Majesty is so generous. You must be tired. I will help you change your clothes." Tao Yanyan was very attentive tonight, making He Linzhang laugh and cry.

"Do you like money so much? I promised to give you a cut, and you see your attitude towards me has improved."

Tao Yanyan said coquettishly: "Did I treat Your Majesty badly before? Humph, it turns out that Your Majesty turned a blind eye to all the kindness I showed to Your Majesty before and forgot everything."

Pretending to be angry and ignoring people, she was so adorable that He Linzhang couldn't help himself and hugged her and kissed her several times.

Today is He Linzhang's last working day of the year. Starting tomorrow, he will officially have a holiday. He will have to wait until after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month before he can start the busy life of the new year again.

He hugged Tao Yanyan and didn't want to stop all night, but Tao Yanyan couldn't hold on and fell asleep soon. Even when he fell asleep, a few tears were still hanging on his face, which made me feel pity.

On the New Year's Day, the palace arranged for clan members to enter the palace to have a New Year's Eve dinner.

The royal family was a large family. He Linzhang had several uncles, several aunts, and many half-siblings, so there were many people, all of whom came with their families. All the concubines above the rank of Fifth Rank Beauty were present, and as for those of lower ranks, they were given dishes and allowed to celebrate the festival on their own.

He Linzhang left early in the morning and went to the Queen's palace. Today he would receive relatives with the Queen.

Tao Yanyan got up very late, washed, dressed and had breakfast, then asked Qingfeng to take her to see the relics left by Concubine Yin.

Xiao Jinan had been eagerly waiting for Dong Fang to buy him fireworks early in the morning. He had heard that a new kind of rocket-propelled fireworks had become popular in the city recently. After being lit, they could fly three meters high and were very fun. He had long wanted to see one.

When they were homeless in the past, they were most afraid of the Chinese New Year, because when the Chinese New Year came, firecrackers would be set off everywhere. They were beggars, and people thought they were unlucky, so they would chase them away. They could only find a dilapidated temple to live in for a few days, and then go out to beg again after the New Year.

All these unbearable past events have now become a thing of the past. He now wears fine clothes, lives in a palace, and eats delicious food. He will no longer wander around like a stray dog like before.

"Second Prince, why don't we write a few Spring Festival couplets and stick them on the doors of various places to bring good luck and fortune." Xiao Quanzi suggested when he saw that he was bored waiting.

Xiao Jinan was indeed interested. He asked Xiao Quanzi to cut some red paper and started writing.

Although his handwriting is not the most beautiful yet, the thought is what matters most. He wrote very seriously and wrote three pieces in total, all of which were copied from books.

Tao Yanyan flipped through a few of the books that were left behind. They were all geographical records with small annotations written in neat and beautiful handwriting.

"Perhaps, she is also a person who yearns for freedom. If you look at the books she reads, many of them are travel notes and geography. She must want to see the outside world."

Qingfeng was standing by, wondering why Concubine Tao insisted on seeing Concubine Yin's belongings. In her opinion, these things should have been thrown away long ago.

Tao Yanyan said, "Send these books to the Second Prince's study, so he can read them when he's free."

Qing Feng advised: "Jieyu, these are all relics, it doesn't seem auspicious, why don't you forget it."

Tao Yanyan glanced at her and said, "It's just a book. What's the big deal? I'll give it to you later. I think Jin'an will like it."

After saying that, she opened the jewelry box again. There weren't many things in it, so she flipped through them and closed it.

"Put all the jewelry in this box in a safe place. Give it all to Jin'an as a betrothal gift in the future, and he will take care of it."

Qingfeng wanted to persuade her, but seeing that Concubine Tao insisted, he had no choice but to shut up.

The last box is filled with baby clothes.

Tao Yanyan took it out and looked at it. The stitching was very fine and the fabric was very soft. It was obvious that it was prepared with great care.

She took out several embroidered handkerchiefs, all of which were embroidered with bamboo leaf patterns.

"The bamboo reports peace and safety." Qingfeng said, "It seems that Concubine Yin is really looking forward to having a child in her belly."

Which mother doesn't want her child to be well?

Tao Yanyan took out the handkerchief and said, "Keep these baby clothes. Jin'an can use these handkerchiefs directly. Let's go, put everything away and go see what little Jin'an is doing."

Tao Yanyan took the handkerchief. Although Qingfeng felt uncomfortable, he didn't say anything in the end.

At this time, Xiao Jinan was directing Xiao Quanzi and Chang Tai to put up the Spring Festival couplets.

"Left, left, and a little bit higher. OK, it's here." The three-headed little man looked up, gesticulating and directing, looking very vivid.

Seeing Tao Yanyan coming over, Xiao Jinan took credit and said, "Look, mother, the Spring Festival couplets are all posted!"

Tao Yanyan smiled and touched his head: "Jin'an is awesome, you've made our house look brand new! Here, I'll give you a few handkerchiefs as a reward. You must take good care of them, because they are... a blessing and gift from an elder."

Xiao Jinan took the handkerchief and held it in his arms with great care.