Secrets of Yuqing Palace

Chapter 110: Yuqing Palace Steward

The two walked around in Yuqing Palace to help digest the food. After they felt their stomachs were no longer uncomfortable, they returned to the main hall to rest.

Yesterday was already a busy day, and last night was their wedding night.

I got up early again today and paid my respects to various palaces.

It took almost the whole day.

So after the two of them lay down on the bed, they did nothing and fell into a deep sleep in a short while.

Early the next morning, Yinreng got up early to prepare for the morning court session.

However, looking at the little concubine still sleeping peacefully in bed, he asked the palace servants to move gently so as not to wake her up.

She just told Nanny Sun: "Let your mistress have a good sleep, there's no need to wake her up."

"I will go to the Qianqing Palace to pay my respects to Khan Ama, and then have breakfast there."

"After your mistress wakes up, let her have breakfast by herself, and then I'll accompany her after I return from the morning court."

Nanny Sun and the other palace maids whispered respectfully, "Yes, Master."

Yinreng opened his arms and waited for Wang Shun and Li Jia to dress and wash him.

He tiptoed to the bed in the inner room, looked at the peaceful sleeping face of the young lady, and carefully tucked the quilt around her.

Seeing that she didn't respond, he lowered the bed curtains, put his hands behind his back and left the main hall.

Wanyu has been very tired these days.

When she opened her eyes dazedly, it was already bright outside.

She lay in bed for a long time before she finally opened her eyes.

"Xia Lian, what time is it now?"

A large hand lifted the bed curtain, and a tall figure sat directly beside the bed.

Yinreng reached out and pinched her cheek.

"wake up?"

"It's almost 9:00 PM now, and I've already returned from the morning court."

Wanyu widened her eyes and sat up in shock.

"Is it almost 9 o'clock?"

'That's almost nine o'clock!

Wanyu couldn't believe that she had slept for more than ten hours!

Yinreng smiled and nodded, "How was it, did you sleep well?"

Wanyu covered her face and said in an embarrassed voice, "I slept well."

"Now that you've slept well, get up quickly."

"I'll ask the kitchen staff to prepare your breakfast for you."

"it is good."

By the time Wanyu had washed, put on makeup, and eaten breakfast, it was almost noon.

Seeing that she was free, Yinreng ordered the chief eunuch Zhang Xi to call several maids and eunuchs to the main hall.

He said to Wanyu, "I will call the palace stewards over and ask them to recognize you as their mistress."

"Once you understand the different affairs they manage, you will be able to quickly grasp the affairs of our Yuqing Palace, and you will be able to manage it better."

"As for the lower stewards and palace maids below, it's up to you to make your own arrangements."

Wanyu nodded, "Okay."

Soon, six eunuchs and four maids stood in front of the main hall of Yuqing Palace.

Among them are familiar faces and unfamiliar faces.

Yinreng said with a serious face: "Today is your first formal visit to the mistress."

"Please report your respective situations and the matters you are responsible for to the master."

"Let's start with Zhang Xi."

Zhang Xi knelt down and bowed respectfully to Yinreng and Wanyu.

"Your servant Zhang Xi greets the Master and the Madam."

"I am the chief eunuch of Yuqing Palace. I oversee all affairs of Yuqing Palace on behalf of the Crown Prince and report on the situation of Yuqing Palace at any time."

"There's also the management of the master's assets outside the palace, and the transmission of the master's orders."

Because there were too many idle people around at the moment, Zhang Xi did not say that he was also responsible for connecting with the leader of the prince's secret guards and giving them instructions on some secret matters.

Wanyu nodded and said, "Manager Zhang, I will continue to trouble you with the affairs of Yuqing Palace from now on."

"This is the duty of a servant. I don't deserve your Majesty to treat me like this."

Wanyu turned around and signaled to Nanny Sun beside her.

"Madam Sun, give the reward I prepared to Eunuch Zhang."

Zhang Xi said gratefully, "I thank my master for the reward."

After Zhang Xi, there was another slightly younger eunuch.

"Your servant, Zheng Cheng, pays homage to the Master and the Madam."

When Wanyu heard Zheng Cheng's name, she immediately looked at him carefully out of curiosity.

"What are you responsible for?"

"My Lord, I am the disciple of Eunuch Zhang and am primarily responsible for managing the Master's private treasury."

As he said this, he respectfully moved a few keys and a stack of account books in front of Wanyu.

Wanyu looked at Yinreng, and Yinreng nodded to her.

"You just came in, and there are many things you don't understand."

"It would be a good thing to clear up the accounts of our Yuqing Palace as soon as possible."

Wanyu winked at Xia Lu.

Xia Lu immediately took the account book and key from Zheng Cheng.

Then she looked at Zheng Cheng below.

"Since the Crown Prince trusts me and has entrusted the management of Yuqing Palace to me, I must first check the accounts of Yuqing Palace."

"The prince entrusted his private treasury to you, which shows that he trusts you."

"Now, not only for you, but for all of you, I have to say something upfront."

"Before checking the accounts, let's use courtesy first and then force."

"If there are any problems with the accounts, if you confess them to me within the next two days and make up for the shortfall or explain the problematic accounts, I will give you another chance."

"If you're hoping for a lucky break and want to try my auditing skills, and I find problems with the accounts and destroy the trust between master and servant, then I'll have to deal with it impartially."

Yinreng looked at the serious and confident young wife and felt very pleased and appreciative.

After hearing Wanyu's words, the maids and eunuchs below all broke out in sweat.

Especially Zheng Cheng who faced Wanyu directly.

Although he felt that he had done nothing wrong and there could be no problem with the accounts, he still felt a little breathless when faced with the powerful aura of the mistress.

He prostrated himself on the ground, bowed, and replied, "I dare not betray my master's trust."

Wanyu did not say whether she believed him or not, but just signaled Nanny Sun to give him the prepared reward.

Zheng Cheng later became a familiar face.

"The servant Wang Shun pays homage to the master and the mistress."

"I am responsible for the personal care and safety of Crown Prince Yinreng, including details such as food, clothing, housing, and transportation, especially when the master is away on business."

Wanyu smiled and said, "I remember you."

"I still remember there was a nanny named Li Jia, who was also responsible for my master's food and daily life."

Yinreng nodded.

Nanny Li Jia, whom she had met on her wedding night, immediately stepped forward and knelt down to pay her respects.

"My lady, this servant is Li Jiashi."

Wanyu smiled and said, "It was dark on the wedding night, so I couldn't see it clearly."

"Today I finally got a clear look at what Matron Li Jia looks like."

"It is indeed a blessing to be able to serve the Crown Prince as he grows up."

Nanny Li Jia said respectfully, "It is a blessing for me that the Master can remember me."

"I, the servant, do not deserve the praise of my master and my lady. My master and my lady are the most blessed."

Wanyu asked, "Are you all serving the Crown Prince's daily life?"

Matron Li Jia explained gently, "This servant is different from Xiao Shunzi."

"I am mainly responsible for the Crown Prince's daily life, food, clothing, housing and transportation in the palace."

"Xiao Shunzi's main job is to serve the master closely when he is away, taking care of his daily life, food, clothing, housing and transportation, and protecting his safety."

Wanyu understood that no matter in terms of gender or physical strength, it would be more convenient for an old nanny to be served by a eunuch.

Especially when working outside, there is no room for any mistakes.