Children of Loulan

Chapter 160 Adding makeup

These boxes were filled with the "dowry" given to her by the Queen Mother and the Queen, which was very valuable. This reminded her of when she entered the palace, she did not ask her parents for a penny, but let Mrs. Luke prepare some things and silver for her.

Seeing the deputy steward still smiling, Hanguli gave Dal a look. Dal understood and took out a purse from his sleeve pocket, wanting to give it to the deputy steward. However, after the deputy steward saw Dal's action, he quickly stepped back and said, "Since Princess Xuan still has things to do, I will not disturb you any more. I will take my leave!"

Hanguli quickly stopped him and said with a smile, "Deputy General Manager, this is a small gift, please accept it." As she spoke, she handed the purse in her hand to the deputy general manager.

The deputy chief steward quickly declined, "Princess Xuan, this is unacceptable! I am only following your orders and dare not accept your reward."

Hanguli smiled and said, "You're welcome, Deputy Manager. This is a small gift from me. I hope you can accept it."

The deputy general manager hesitated for a moment, but finally took the purse and said gratefully: "Thank you, Princess Xuan. I will take my leave first." After that, he turned and left.

Watching the deputy chief steward leave, Bayer asked in confusion, "Miss, we won't have to make a living in the palace anymore, so why do we still need to take care of him?"

Hanguli smiled slightly and said, "Have you forgotten that Aunt Mulian once said that he had never made things difficult for us in the past three years in order to repay Aunt Taji's kindness?"

Bayer nodded, not quite understanding, and said nothing more. Dar looked at her and explained softly, "Although the deputy steward is doing this for Aunt Taji's favor, we are the ones who benefit in the end, so we have to acknowledge this favor!"

After listening to his sister's explanation, Bayer suddenly understood, clapped his hands and said, "So that's it! I understand, Miss is right, we should not forget the kindness of others."

Hanguli nodded with satisfaction and said, "Okay, let's count these things now!"

Because they were already used to working with three people in Yuexiju, Hanguli dismissed the other palace servants today and planned to take an inventory with Dal and Bayer.

The three of them took the book and were about to count it when a palace maid walked in: "Madam Li, the Concubine Ru is here!"

Although the king has issued an order that she will marry King Xuan as a concubine, before she gets married, she is still a concubine in the palace.

After hearing the news, Hanguli, Dar and Baier looked at each other, all three of them were shocked, because they had never met this concubine before.

So Hanguli asked in disbelief: "Empress Rufei?"

The maid replied seriously, "It's Concubine Ru, she is in the front hall right now."

Hanguli frowned and asked in confusion: "Did she say why she came?"

The maid replied respectfully: "She said she came to add some makeup to the young lady!"

"What? Add makeup?" Hanguli couldn't help but scream out, and the booklet in her hand slipped and fell to the ground.

Dahl quickly stepped forward to pick up the book on the ground, and said to the maid calmly: "Okay, I got it, you go down first, and the young lady will come over after fixing her hair!"

The maid retreated in response.

After the maid left, Dar looked at Hanguli and asked, "Miss, why did Lady Ru suddenly come to add makeup to you?"

Although Hanguli was also very confused, since the person had already come, there was no reason for her to disappear, not to mention that she was here to add to her makeup: "I don't know, let's go out and take a look first!"

She asked Bayer to take people to continue the inventory, while she took Dal to the front hall to meet Concubine Ru.

When she walked to the front hall, Concubine Ru was drinking tea. When she saw Hanguli come in, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a kind smile, and then she gently put down the teacup in her hand.

Hanguli stepped forward, bowed gracefully, and said softly, "I didn't know that Her Majesty Rufei had arrived. I am sorry for not coming to greet you. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

Concubine Ru stood up quickly, helped Hanguli up herself, and said with a smile on her face: "Oh, Madam Li, what are you talking about? It's my fault for coming here so suddenly!"

Her bright smile and friendly tone made people feel very warm, as if she was the one who was going to have the happy event.

Hanguli also smiled and responded: "I have been busy these days, so I hope you will understand if I have not taken good care of you!"

The atmosphere between the two was harmonious and filled with laughter.

"Sister, what are you talking about!" Concubine Ru held her hand and said with concern, "How could that be? I know you are going to marry into the Xuanwang Mansion today. Although we have never been together, we are sisters in the palace after all, so I came here specially to help you with your makeup!"

After saying that, Concubine Ru turned her head and looked at the palace maids behind her. After understanding, the five palace maids immediately came forward with trays and lined up. Concubine Ru led her forward and introduced them one by one: "This is a pair of glass flower vases, which were given by the Tang Emperor when our delegation went to the Tang Dynasty a few years ago. Later, the king gave it to me as a reward, and I like it very much."

Then, Concubine Ru pointed to the second palace maid and continued to introduce: "This is a pair of golden phoenix jade hairpins, also brought back from the Tang Dynasty. Although we rarely use them, I think they are very beautiful and they suit you very well!"

Then, Concubine Ru pointed to the third, fourth, and fifth palace maids and introduced them one by one: "And this one, it's a string of South China Sea pearls, each one is the size of a thumb, round and smooth, white in color, and a rare treasure; this one is a pair of Hetian white jade bracelets, crystal clear, warm and delicate, and warm to the touch; this one is a Shu brocade cape, embroidered with a crabapple flower pattern, it's extremely gorgeous, this is one of my favorite clothes..."

Listening to Concubine Ru's introduction, she couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion in her heart. These things were things she had never heard of or seen before. Although she couldn't tell whether they were real or fake, she kept smiling and responded: "I thank Concubine Ru for giving up these precious things to me!"

"Hey, it's nothing. After today, we can no longer call each other sisters. In the future, you will be San'er's wife, and we are all family. This is just a small thing!"

After the two exchanged a few more pleasantries, Concubine Ru said she would not disturb her from putting on makeup and changing into her wedding gown and left. After seeing Concubine Ru off, Hanguli looked at the precious objects placed in the front hall and suddenly felt a little overwhelmed. She was about to ask someone to take them in when another palace maid came to report:

"Madam Li, the aunt of Yumei who is beside Concubine Xian is here, and she is accompanied by Madam Ji, Madam Hu, and Madam Mei!"

Hearing this, Hanguli frowned: "Did you say why you came?"

The maid said: "She said she came to add some makeup to the young lady!"

"Ah? More makeup!" Hanguli and Dar looked at each other and said, "Okay, let them in!"

The maid took the order and turned away. Hanguli shouted again, "Someone come!"

Soon, a group of palace maids and eunuchs came in one after another and moved all the items sent by Concubine Ru into the inner hall!

Hanguli watched their actions and continued, "Go find two people who can write and count, and register all the dowries sent by everyone today!"

Soon, two palace maids came to Hanguli with writing brushes, inkstones, and paper, and stood aside respectfully waiting for instructions. At this time, the ladies who came to add makeup also came in one after another. They first said some auspicious words together, and then took out the makeup gifts they had prepared.