Clearly, she doesn't want to be a concubine

Chapter 22

Egin, who was about to prepare the New Year's Eve dinner, was too busy. When he heard that Umalu came to him, he asked someone else to take his place, dried his hands and came out.

When he saw Umalu, his expression softened a bit: "I asked them to bring you the pastry a few days ago, do you like it? I will send you some more when I have time."

Umaru handed him the package in his hand.

The forehead took a look: "So many, you..."

"The emperor rewarded me, and I don't need it. I will send it to Mafa. When the time comes, I will have the dowry gifts for my younger brother and younger sister in my family."

Eshen felt sore in his heart: "You are a good boy, the family is sorry for you."

Egin put the things in Umalu's hands.

He patted Umalu on the shoulder: "Keep it for yourself, the family has a low status and can't help you. You still have to use money to open the way."

Eshen said in a low voice: "Your grandma and your Ama Erniang know that you are doing well in the palace, so they are relieved. You must take good care of your health."

"I know." Umalu pushed the package back and said, "I can't be filial at home, so I can only give these things. If Mafa doesn't accept them, I will feel uneasy."

Essen finally accepted it and offered her a food box.

He smiled graciously: "This is ruined, I can't get to the table, I will stay first, I planned to take it home, but when you come, you can take it away."

"You have to rest well, take good care of your body, and don't make the master angry."

Umalu looked at him and nodded slightly: "Okay."

Umaru went back with the food box.

Maybe she was making excuses for Ersen and the others.

But she thought that the Ecan family's real status in the capital was not obvious, and for petty officials like them, sending their daughter to the palace was already a good way out.

In case of being favored by some noble master and saying a few good words, life in the family will be much easier.

Just like she is now, if she doesn't need some of the things that the emperor rewarded her, she can ask Eshen to take them home to help her younger siblings.

It's not a good thing or a bad thing, it's just a bit desolate.

Who is this age, everyone has no good ideas.

She smiled.

Stop holding grudges about it.

Whether it's her or the original owner, she must have had a grudge because of this matter at first.

She has seen "Dream of Red Mansions" written in later generations, when Yuanchun came home, she had to complain that her parents sent her to a place where no one could see her.

Even a concubine in Yuanchun would say such things.What's more, they were sent to the palace to be maids like this?

But at that moment, she completely let go.

It can be said to be self-consolation, or it can be said to be self-deception.The frontal participation is just choosing the best way.

She walked briskly back to the tea house, and had a meal with Ma Jiarongrong and Chen Jiayi.

Perhaps it was because she had been staying in the tea house, Chen Jiayi only felt a little guilty towards her, and she was no longer as frightened as she was when she first accepted grace.

Several people get along much better.

During the Chinese New Year, although they don't have to serve their master, the tea service must be open for emergencies.

Not long after the Chinese New Year, I heard that a few beautiful women from the Eight Banners entered the palace.

After Ma Jiarongrong inquired about the news, she came back and told them.

"There is a beautiful girl who entered the palace. She was conferred the title of Gege when she first entered the palace. She enjoys the position of concubine. She is the daughter of the Minister of Internal Affairs, Tong Guowei, and the cousin of our Long Live Lord."

Chen Jiayi said softly: "With such a family background, it's no wonder that she enjoys the concubine position as soon as she comes in. I'm afraid this master is young, and he will wait for a while."

Ma Jia Rongrong said: "That's right, they said that the master is only a few months away from Jiji."

Umalu also listened with interest, and asked, "How many people have entered this time?"

"Four." Seeing her calm expression, Ma Jiarongrong continued, "Only this master has a higher status, and the other family backgrounds are not high."

Chen Jiayi said quietly: "That's better than our family background."

What she said was really choking.

Everyone also dispersed.

The cold is gone and spring is coming, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs has sent new tea, and everything is not going smoothly.

Umalu was making tea, and Eunuch Meng just called out: "Aunt Wuya."

She looked up and said with a smile, "What kind of tea do you want?"

Little Meng Gonggong said: "I don't want tea, I want you."

He smiled: "The emperor calls you."

Umalu stopped what he was doing, put the tea into the pot, and then went.

It's already May now, and the sun is a little strong.

After entering the inner hall, Umalu had time to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

Liang Jiugong was coming out, saw her, and said with a smile: "You are here, go in quickly, the emperor is waiting."

"Yes." Umalu saluted and walked inside.

Seeing her, Kangxi walked a few steps quickly, picked her up and turned her upside down, looked at her with bright eyes: "I am happy in my heart."

Umalu looked at him and said softly, "Is it good news from the previous dynasty?"

He opened his eyes slightly, and quickly bent his eyes: "You are right, the good news from Tu Hai, Wang Fuchen has surrendered."

He put Umalu down: "As long as you surrender the first time, you will definitely surrender the second time. As long as you surrender the first one, there must be a second person who will surrender."

He resolutely said: "I dare to say that it will not be far away if this matter subsides."

"Master Shengming."

Kangxi smiled and said, "I called you here to tell you the good news."

Umalu wanted to ask him a question, what to share with me.

In the end, she just showed a gentle smile.

Kangxi's emotions calmed down in such tenderness, he restrained his emotions, and led Umalu to another side hall.

Several nuns and wet nurses were there looking after the children.

He pointed to the child and said, "The child's biological mother died young, and later the Empress Dowager stayed by her side for a while. I also listened to what you said last year. No, I took it with me."

After a little hesitation, Umalu bowed and said, "I have seen the prince."

"He still doesn't understand these things." Kangxi laughed.

"But the servant understands this." Umalu smiled softly and looked at Kangxi.

Kangxi couldn't help laughing, he stopped thinking about it, and after asking her to get up, he took a few steps forward and hugged Baocheng in his arms.

Umalu paused for a moment, then followed, watching Kangxi and Baocheng sitting on the couch playing, on the couch were children's toys such as tiger cubs and rattles.

Kangxi turned his head and glanced at her, and stuffed the rattle into her hand, she hesitated to speak, but stretched out her hand to tease Baocheng.

The mothers next to them looked at each other and bowed their heads.

Baocheng liked her, and reached out to grab the rattle in her hand, but Umalu teased him and refused to give it to him. Seeing that he was about to cry, he stuffed the rattle into his hand, and poked him, who was chubby like a dumpling cheek.

The hot gaze made her uncomfortable, she turned her head to meet Kangxi's gaze, she quickly withdrew her hand, and bowed her head to apologize: "The slave has exceeded the norm."

Kangxi withdrew his gaze: "It doesn't matter."

　Mama is Manchu grandma, Mafa is Manchu grandpa
　　Umalu: Eat melon.jpg
　　
　
(End of this chapter)