The newly appointed Zhu Zhenfu Envoy Zhu Qi, formerly the Captain Zhu, came to visit the Princess's Mansion early in the morning, bringing gifts and the task of the factory manager.

The emperor had calmed down, and even felt guilty for nearly causing Qiao Gui to die of illness, so he favored Qiao Gui even more. Qiao Gui then smoothly returned to being the top eunuch in the imperial court, and even became more popular than before.

With the emperor's grace in his hands, Qiao Gui had no scruples and used his real skills. Cui Shi could not last more than a few moves from him. Within a few days, he was demoted to sweep the floor in the menial service room.

After Qiao Gui dealt with Cui Shi and those people who had taken advantage of his downfall some time ago, he had some free time and started to care about his own people.

Xue Yu had been appointed by the Emperor as the eunuch in charge of the Imperial Household Department, so it went without saying that he would be able to ascend to heaven.

During the period when the factory owner was in trouble, Captain Zhu remained respectful, asking for instructions in the morning and reporting in the evening every day, and paying out of his own pocket to take care of everything for the factory owner. The factory owner naturally noticed such a loyal subordinate.

In order to reward Captain Zhu for his loyalty to him, Qiao Gui promoted him from a fifth-rank Captain to a fourth-rank Pacification Envoy.

Zhu Zhenfu was in high spirits when he saw Su Fengyi, and his smile was as beautiful as a blooming flower.

Su Fengyi congratulated him:

"Congratulations to Envoy Zhu."

In front of the princess, Envoy Zhu no longer sang, chanted, acted, or knelt down to show his loyalty.

When talking to Su Fengyi, Envoy Zhu was now more natural and frank. He said cheerfully:

“It is all thanks to your highness’s good teaching. If it weren’t for your highness, I would have acted rashly that day and offended the factory owner.

I'm afraid he has been thrown into prison now, and there is no way he can enjoy the promotion he has today.

Your Highness rewarded my family with some fine materials some time ago, and my wife and daughter were very happy.

Your Highness's house is fully equipped with everything, and I have nothing at home that I can offer to Your Highness in return.

I heard from Miss Dangui that His Highness likes spicy food. This is a Sichuan-style dish that my wife and daughter pickled personally. It is not something expensive.

If Your Highness doesn't mind, you can try it."

In the past, when Envoy Zhu gave gifts to the factory manager, he would naturally give whatever was valuable.

The eldest princess helped him a lot in his promotion this time. Zhu Qianhu was very worried about what to give to the eldest princess as a return gift.

The main reason was that Zhu Qi felt that with the Zhu family's meager financial resources, no matter what gift he gave to His Highness, it would not be worthy of the title.

At the critical moment, Mrs. Zhu gave him an idea:

"How about I make some pickled side dishes and you send them to His Highness?"

Zhu Qi felt that this was not going to work:

"When other people give gifts, they give gold, silver, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, but I just give a small dish. How can I afford it?

Of course, of course, Madam, don’t be angry, Madam’s side dishes are naturally very good, I like them very much.”

Since Madam Zhu came up with this idea, she certainly had her reasons. Zhu Qi was dissatisfied with the side dishes she made, but she didn't get angry. Instead, she asked him carefully:

"My husband, you gave His Highness a gift, but was it to ask His Highness to do you a favor?"

Zhu Qi shook his head and said:

"How dare I do that? This time the princess helped me without asking for anything in return. I should at least show my appreciation and do my best. Otherwise, wouldn't it seem like I'm too ungrateful and ignorant?"

Mrs. Zhu continued:

"The princess is such a noble person, she has seen everything. Even if you sell everything you have and give all your property to her, I'm afraid the princess won't even look at you.

Since it is a token of my heart, I must have the princess in mind. Only in this way can it be considered a token of my heart."

Mrs. Zhu spoke with great confidence and did what she said. Early the next morning, she called Zhu Qi, who was at home with Mu Xiu, and went to buy all kinds of the freshest and green side dishes.

After returning, Mrs. Zhu called her daughter to help wash, pickle and pickle vegetables. She pickled dozens of jars of different sizes using salt, chili pepper, wine and Sichuan pepper in different proportions.

Two days later, Mrs. Zhu opened the jars of pickled vegetables, selected two jars with the most delicious pickles, cleaned the jars carefully, wrapped them in cloth, and gave them to Zhu Qi, asking him to deliver them.

Zhu Qisong delivered the gift, but he was still worried.

One cannot visit the rich and powerful without money. For example, in the past, if you gave homemade side dishes to the factory owner, even the doorman at the factory owner's house would be treated as a pauper and kicked out.

Is it really okay to give it to the eldest princess?

Unexpectedly, when Su Fengyi saw the two jars of pickled vegetables, she knew that they were made by Madam Zhu herself. Not only did she not despise them, but she was very happy:

"Thank you for your help, Madam. I heard from Dangui that you are a great cook. I love this, so I am in for a treat today."

He then instructed Dan Gui:

"Put it away carefully. I want to taste Madam Zhu's cooking at noon."

Looking at Dangui's back as she solemnly carried the jar away, and recalling the scene of his wife and daughter working hard at home to make pickles, Zhu Qi felt a warm current flowing through his heart, and his uneasy heart finally settled down.

After finishing his own business, Governor Zhu pushed the gift from the factory manager forward and explained his purpose:

"The factory manager asked me to take Master Xue back to the palace. Your Highness, what should I do about this matter?"

Qiao Gui wanted to take Xue Yu back, entirely for Xue Yu's sake.

Xue Yu's collision not only touched the emperor's heart and earned him a reputation for loyalty and righteousness, but also touched the heart of the factory manager, making him treat him as his own son.

Before, Qiao Gui was busy fighting with Cui Shi, and was also worried that Xue Yu would be affected in the palace.

Su Fengyi wanted to take Xue Yu out of the palace to recuperate. Qiao Gui assessed the situation and thought it would be a good time for Xue Yu to leave the palace to avoid the turmoil, so he did not stop him.

Now that he had cleaned up the palace and had no worries, he naturally prepared to take Xue Yu back.

After all, she was in the Princess's mansion, a plaything and forbidden delicacy who served men with her beauty and could be kicked out at any time?

Or would you rather stay in the palace and be a powerful eunuch in charge of the Imperial Household Department?

Comparing the two, even a fool knows which one is better, and even a fool knows what to choose.

Su Fengyi was receiving Zhu Qi in the study. After hearing Zhu Qi's purpose, she asked someone to invite Xue Yu over.

After what happened yesterday, Su Fengyi was ready to keep her distance from Xue Yu. She decided to solve the problem fundamentally and separate herself from him.

Su Fengyi asked him to go back to Qionghua Pavilion to read, and the task of serving him was returned to Dangui.

Although Xue Yu said that he was very happy too, he was the one serving her from beginning to end last night, and given his condition, Su Fengyi really didn't understand how he could feel happy.

Can eunuchs also enjoy the joy of love? Su Fengyi didn't quite believe it.

Perhaps her expression of disbelief was too obvious, Xue Yu took her hand and pressed it against his chest, staring at her intently, and said with a smile:

"Your Highness, I am so happy to be able to serve you!

Can I serve His Highness again tonight?"

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