Chapter 1700: Chapter 1700: Subtle Changes (2)
Therefore, the Rainbow-colored Brocade seen outside the palace was all bestowed from within the palace.
Now, the Crown Princess Consort had suddenly given six pieces, which could be considered quite lavish.
Moreover, these six pieces were in different colors. Four pieces had particularly delicate colors, very suitable for young girls to make clothes, while the other two were relatively more stable colors, suitable for brides. Clearly, the Crown Princess Consort had prepared these with thoughtfulness, considering the six daughters in Yang Ruxinâs family.
As for other nobility in the palace, they also received gifts, but they were merely trinkets, of significantly lesser value compared to the former ones.
The Third Eunuch was the Crown Princeâs confidant, so he naturally knew Yang Ruxinâs situation. Even though he had never met her before, he was observing this woman the entire time, nodding in acknowledgment. He had never seen such a composed village girl, facing the Imperial Edict with such calmness⊠He admitted that even after being in the palace for many years, he might not have managed that. If he hadnât already investigated her background, he really wouldnât have believed she was a village girl.
He even thought, if she were dressed up, this girl entering the capital wouldnât be inferior to those noblewomen.
Of course, while the Third Eunuch was sizing up Yang Ruxin, Eunuch Shui was also observing her closely, to report to the Emperor.
Yang Ruxin could feel the scrutiny from others, but she pretended not to notice and remained composed, not nervous at all.
In the palace, these items might not be very precious, but in the eyes of farmers, they were remarkable. Moreover, these were imperial gifts, even if they were just a piece of wood or a stone, it would be extraordinary.
Thus, peopleâs views on Yang Ruxin subtly changed without them noticing.
If previously people admired Yang Ruxin, now they looked up to her.
If there might have been some jealousy before, now it turned into genuine awe.
Du Chengxiu had already prepared pouches at this time and handed one to everyone, naturally, some thicker and some thinner.
Everyone accepted them without refusals, taking them calmly.
Soon, people outside who got the news all came, including Fang Dehua and some villagers.
The Emperorâs edict, not just this small mountain village, even Fang Dehua hadnât received it many times, so how could those who got the news not come? Moreover, according to protocol, after the two eunuchs proclaimed the imperial edict, they would rest at the County Governorâs Office or the Imperial Post Stations.
But unexpectedly, the Third Eunuch waved his hand and said, âI heard that Miss Yang has quite a lot of delicacies here. I wonder if I have the fortune to taste them?â With that, he looked at Yang Ruxin with a smile.
Yang Ruxin smiled and said, âXinxin can only make some farmhouse dishes. If the Governor doesnât mind, it would be our honor.â
âDonât mind.â The Third Eunuch smiled.
Seeing this, Fang Dehua naturally didnât mention anything else, but he also didnât leave and stayed to entertain the guests.
After a satisfying meal and drink, the sky was getting dark, so naturally, they couldnât set out on a journey. Therefore, a group of people justifiably stayed over.
Everyone was arranged to stay at Xiaofengâs Zengfu Building.
Now, the three small buildings that were erected had been named. Xiaofengâs was called Zengfu Building, Erniâs was called Auspicious Building, and Yang Ruxinâs courtyard, commonly referred to as the Red Building, was named Daguan Building.
These were all Yang Ruxinâs creations.
âMadam Gu.â After everything was settled, the Third Eunuch leisurely came over to find Yang Ruxin, followed by the Crown Princeâs guard Weng Hen.