Aeshen was extremely busy preparing for the New Year's Eve dinner. When he heard Umaru come to him, he asked someone else to take his place, wiped his hands and came out.

When he saw Umaru, his expression became a little softer: "Do you like the pastries I asked them to bring you a few days ago? I will give you more when I have time."

Umaru handed him the package in his hand.

E Shen glanced at it: "So many, you..."

"I don't need what the emperor rewards me, so I will send it to Marfa together. When the time comes, I will save up the dowry gifts for my younger brother and younger sister."

E Shen felt sad: "You are a good boy, but your family can't tolerate you."

Aeshen put the thing in Umaru's hand.

He patted Umaru on the shoulder: "You can keep it for yourself. The family has a low status and can't help you. It's better to use money to clear the way."

E Shen whispered: "Your grandma and your mother, E Shen, know that you are living well in the palace, so they feel relieved. You should take good care of yourself."

"I know." Umaru pushed the package back and said, "I can't fulfill my filial piety at home, so I can only give these things. If Marfa doesn't accept it, I will feel uneasy."

Egan finally accepted it and offered a food box to her.

He smiled generously: "This is ruined. I can't go to the banquet. I stayed here first. I planned to take it home. When you come, you can take it away."

"You should have a good rest, take good care of yourself, and don't make the master angry."

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

Umaru went back carrying the food box.

Maybe she was making excuses for E Shen and the others.

But she thought that E Shen's family had a low status in Beijing, and for low-ranking officials like them, sending their daughter to the palace was already a good way out.

If, by chance, some noble master takes a fancy to you, if you say a few nice words, life in the family will be much easier.

Just like she is now, if she doesn't need some of the things the emperor rewarded her with, she can let her take them home to help her younger brothers and sisters.

This thing can't be said to be good or bad, it's just a bit desolate.

In this era, no one has any good ideas.

She smiled.

I no longer have any grudges about this matter.

Whether she or the original owner, she must have had a grudge over this matter at first.

She read in "A Dream of Red Mansions" in later generations that when Yuanchun returned home, she even wanted to complain, but her parents sent her to that shameful place.

Any empress in Yuanchun would say such a thing. How much more so when they were sent to the palace to be maids?

But at that moment, she completely let go.

It can be said to be self-comfort, or it can be said to be self-deception. E Shen just chose the best way.

She returned to the teahouse with brisk steps and had a meal with Ma Jiarongrong and Chen Jiayi.

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

Getting along with a few people is much easier.

During the Chinese New Year, although they do not have to wait at their master's side, the tea place must be open to prepare for emergencies.

Not long after the New Year, I heard that several Eight Banners beauties had entered the palace.

After Ma Jiarongrong inquired about the news, she came back to tell them.

"There was a beautiful lady who entered the palace. She was named Princess and was given the title of concubine as soon as she entered the palace. She is the daughter of the Minister of Internal Affairs, Tong Guowei, and the cousin of our Lord Long Live."

Chen Jiayi said softly: "With such a family background, it is no wonder that she was given the title of concubine as soon as she came in. I am afraid that this master is young and is still in his prime years."

Ma Jiarong said: "Yes, they said that this master is only a few months old."

Umaru also listened with interest and asked: "How many have entered this time?"

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

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

What she said was really shocking.

Everyone dispersed.

The cold has passed and spring has come, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has sent new tea, and everything is calm.

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

She raised her head and smiled: "What kind of tea do you want?"

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

He smiled: "The emperor calls you."

Umaru stopped what he was doing, put the tea leaves into the jar, and then went.

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

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

Liang Jiugong was coming out. When he saw her, he smiled and said, "You are here. Come in quickly. The emperor is waiting for you."

"Yes." Umaru bowed and walked inside.

Kangxi saw her, walked a few steps quickly, picked her up and bumped her, looking at her with bright eyes: "I am happy in my heart."

Umaru looked at him and said gently: "Is this the good news from the previous dynasty?"

He opened his eyes slightly and quickly bent his head: "You are right, the good news from Tuhai is that Wang Fuchen has surrendered."

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

He said firmly: "I dare to say that this matter will be settled soon."

"Master Shengming."

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

Umaru really wanted to ask him what he was sharing with me.

In the end, she just showed a gentle smile.

Kangxi's emotions calmed down in such tenderness. He restrained his emotions and walked to another side hall with Umaru.

There were several nuns and wet nurses taking care of the children.

He pointed at the child and said: "This child's biological mother died young, and later the Empress Dowager stayed with her for a while. I also listened to what you said last year. No, I just kept it with me."

After Umaru hesitated for a moment, he saluted and said, "I have met the prince."

"He doesn't understand this yet." Kangxi laughed.

"But this slave understands this." Umaru smiled softly and looked at Kangxi.

Kangxi laughed dumbly and stopped caring. After letting her get up, he took a few steps forward and held Baocheng in his arms.

Umalu paused, then stepped forward and watched Kangxi and Baocheng sitting and playing on the couch. There were little tigers, rattles and other children's toys on the couch.

Kangxi turned to look at her and put the rattle in her hand. She hesitated to speak, but stretched out her hand to tease Baocheng.

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

Baocheng liked her and reached out to grab the rattle in her hand. Umaru teased him and refused to give it to him. Seeing that he was about to cry, he put the rattle into his hand and poked his chubby dumpling.

cheek.

The hot gaze made her uncomfortable. She turned her head to meet Kangxi's gaze. She quickly retracted her hand, bowed her head and apologized: "My servant has exceeded the rules."
Chapter completed!