HLnovel Chapter 158 Gift
Chapter 158 Gift
On the second day after resuming their normal routine, Huaisheng and Qianyan heated the water in their rooms directly on the floor heating system.
The frequent use of water made Huaisheng so embarrassed that he felt ashamed to see anyone the next day.
I'm actually quite happy with this:
This life is so good, even the gods wouldn't trade it for it!
On the 28th, I went to the palace to collect my monthly allowance. I followed Chief Physician Ruan to examine the emperor's pulse and prescribe several medicinal diet recipes.
Let it be reviewed by Chief Justice Ruan first, and then we will tell His Majesty.
"Old Ruan, this kid's approach is somewhat similar to yours, yet also quite different."
"Your Majesty, in my younger days, I guided this child to read a few books."
"I see, what a happy accident!"
Of the children you take care of, this is considered one of the better ones, right?
"Yes, besides Li Xiangmo, there's only this child."
Li Xiangmo was highly accomplished in treating difficult and complex diseases, and this child has surpassed him in the skills of using traditional Chinese medicine formulas and daily care.
"It's not easy to get your approval."
If I am ever in the capital in the future, when I come to collect my monthly allowance, I will also take care of my mother and the Empress.
"Adjust her monthly allowance to be the same as Li Xiangmo's!"
"Yes! Your Majesty!"
Ruan Yuanzheng made a gesture behind Huaisheng's back, and Huaisheng immediately knelt down with a thud.
"Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty. In the future, I will certainly do my best to provide free medical care for more people on Your Majesty's behalf."
These words pleased the emperor greatly. After returning home and having lunch, the palace rewards arrived.
A jade ruyi scepter, a set of imperial-made headdresses, and two prime shops in the capital: one for antiques and calligraphy, and the other for gold and silver jewelry.
The shop was well-organized, the accounts were clear, and the indentures of each employee were all accounted for.
The one who delivered the decree was still Eunuch Sixi. This time, Huaisheng received the decree and respectfully gave Eunuch Sixi a large red envelope.
They then handed a lot of wedding cakes to Sixi, who smiled and accepted them.
Huai Sheng bowed deeply and escorted the person to the door until they were out of sight before turning back.
Huaisheng and Qianyan immediately went to see the shops; both shops were located in the VIP area.
The two shops are connected: Longrui Silver Shop and Longan Treasure Shop.
The shop had been confiscated before, and the staff inside were all people who had no relatives in the palace. Apart from a few retired guards at the door, the rest were eunuchs and nannies.
All that remained were the two imperial plaques at the entrance, which had not been taken back, leaving Huai Sheng in a dilemma.
We definitely need to use people, but we don't know how to manage them in the future.
I asked the two shopkeepers, and they said that everyone in the shop was a victim of power struggles, having used connections and money to get their share of the profits.
The chefs in both shops were originally skilled craftsmen from the palace, and although the ladies were older, they were all excellent at reading people and situations.
The shop has been doing quite well these past few years, and the palace regularly sends people to tally up the profits.
The craftsman's skills are on full display in the shop; they specialize in high-end products, and the profits are quite substantial.
After assessing the situation, Huai Sheng hesitated to accept the two shops.
If they are two ordinary or about to go bankrupt businesses, then we can take them in, as their annual income is roughly the same as our own shops.
The people in both shops were extremely disciplined, clearly trained in the palace.
Huai Sheng decided not to make any changes. Two days later, it was time for Qi Luan to meet Qian Yan for a chess game, so he went to ask.
That day, Huaisheng and Qianyan went to the Duke's mansion again and explained the situation of the shop, raising their question as well.
"Third Master, I'm a little hesitant to accept these two truly prime shops."
"Since it's such a great favor, it's just two shops, we'll accept them!"
"I feel overwhelmed by this imperial favor."
"You're a married man now, look at you, so lacking in ambition~"
Keep it safe~
His Majesty inquired about your situation, and I told him the truth.
You frequently spend money and effort on free medical consultations, and your shop supports a large number of elderly, weak, disabled soldiers, and war orphans.
He risked his life treating the wounded at the border and ruined his reputation in the process.
Upon their return, they also took on the responsibility of caring for the remaining soldiers and orphans on the border.
Later, His Majesty summoned Lord Lan to inquire about the situation. I wonder what Lord Lan said.
"So that's how it is, no wonder~"
So this is my pension, and also a reward for helping His Majesty settle the orphans of the surviving soldiers.
"Once you leave this room, try to avoid saying things like that."
We should be grateful for the blessings from Heaven!
Qianyan, please keep an eye on her.
This child has always been unable to control his mouth since he was little.
"Don't worry, Third Master Qi!"
Huai Sheng, standing to the side, was fuming but dared not argue back, while Qian Yan chuckled slightly.
"Although I do not know why you did not continue to take the imperial examinations, it is a pity given your character and talent!"
Qian Yan's brows furrowed slightly as Huai Sheng stepped forward and leaned against him.
Smiling, he continued the conversation:
"Hehe, Third Master, it's a pity that my medical skills weren't used in the Imperial Hospital."
I have treated far more patients than the imperial physicians in the Imperial Medical Academy.
Those of you who played cards together last time, if they had the opportunity to go on a scientific expedition, wouldn't any of you be on the list?
Especially you, Sister Shishu, who knows, you might not be the one to achieve the highest rank in the imperial examinations!
Third Master, there are too many people who feel regretful~
Yesterday's regrets give rise to tomorrow's hopes.
Qi Luan found it both amusing and helpless upon hearing Qian Yan's words, but Qian Yan immediately cleared his mind.
"Huaisheng is right."
Mrs. Liu said with a smile,
"Not to brag, but if I were a man, passing the imperial examination would be a piece of cake!"
“Madam is right. Even someone as useless as me was guided by Third Master for several years when I was young. If I had focused on my studies, I would have been able to pass the imperial examination with flying colors.”
"My sister passed the imperial examination without a doubt, but as for me..."
Just like Huai Sheng, passing the imperial examination to become a Xiucai (a successful candidate in the lowest level of the imperial examinations) shouldn't
As soon as Madam Cai finished speaking, everyone in the room burst into laughter.
On the way back to the Mu residence, Qianyan, holding Huaisheng, said something out of the blue:
"Thank you for being by my side..."
Huai Sheng smiled gently:
You're welcome~
They both laughed and discussed how to plan the two newly acquired shops.
When they got home in the evening, the two of them took a shower and changed clothes.
Everyone went to sleep. Huaisheng was thinking about the shop, while Qianyan sat on a stool to the side and wrote.
As Huai Sheng looked at Qian Yan, who was writing under the lamp, he felt a stirring of the heart, like someone admiring a beautiful woman under the lamplight.
Huai Sheng took a few light steps and sat down on the stool next to her. Qian Yan used her free hand, which was not used for writing, to hug her.
Huai Sheng leaned lazily on Qian Yan's shoulder and glanced at what Qian Yan had written down.
He turned around again, naturally putting his hands around Qianyan's waist, and pondered seriously.
"Um..."
For the first time in my life, I couldn't even hold a pen.
Huai Sheng, who had just been thinking, nodded and tapped his lips.
After a long pause, Qianyan swallowed hard.
The fire inside my body suddenly flared up.
It's burning so badly, it's practically bubbling out of my eyes!
Qian Yanteng stood up abruptly:
I can't write a single word!
I'm going to write it on someone!
He raised his slyly grinning face, eagerly searching for the culprit.
Seal the mouth with Chen.
That night, Qianyan couldn't control herself at all.
He only stopped after practicing many of the postures in the book.
When Huaisheng finally fell asleep, he was still dazed from all the tossing and turning.
Looking at his wife, whose body was covered in red and purple spots and who was still half-asleep, Qianyan finally regained some of his senses.
While cleaning up, Qianyan felt a surge of guilt.
Immediately, Qianyan felt a pang of regret in her heart:
I, who usually consider myself a gentleman and upright, was devoured by a beastly heart yesterday.