Chapter 54 Reward
"Yes!" Long Bao'er nodded vigorously and whispered, "Long Bao'er remember to kowtow to the Queen."
"So good!" Chang Chun also whispered.
The ladies around them all turned to look at the little dumpling in the crowd. Because he was too young and thin, he was only a little higher than his knees.
Some ladies who knew the inside story showed pity in their eyes.
Some people looked at the little girl like this and turned their heads expressionlessly.
Some people even sneered secretly and exchanged glances.
Judging from the thin appearance of this little yellow-haired girl, she was indeed abused as she was brought up in the legend. I heard she was raised with livestock?
There was a queue to kowtow. After entering, the queen chatted a few words with concern. But most of it is just a sentence.
So soon it was Changchun's turn.
Chang Chun pulled Long Baoer in, and the eldest maid next to the Queen handed over two cushions.
Chang Chun's cloak had long been taken off, revealing the official uniform underneath, looking particularly dignified.
The little clothes inside Long Baoer are so cute and pink. Seeing the soft cushion in front of him, Long Baoer pounced on it and kowtowed a few times, "May the Queen be blessed!"
Chang Chun had just knelt down when she heard Long Baoer knocking his head, the sound was so loud that she felt heartbroken.
The sound was so loud that even the queen inside was startled.
"Hurry up!" the queen said quickly.
An eldest maid came to help her, but Long Baoer did not move. Instead, she waited for her aunt Chang Chun to kowtow before getting up with her.
"Give me a seat." The queen said, and a maid next to her moved over to embroider a pier for Chang Chun to sit on.
Long Baoer took advantage of the situation and fell into Chang Chun's arms.
"What's this child's name?" the queen asked.
"My name is Long Bao'er."
"Long Bao'er." The Queen nodded, "Hasn't General Xue given this child a name yet?"
"not yet."
Someone nearby offered tea. This is not a treatment that everyone has. Thanks to his Changchun background and the fact that General Xue is an important minister of the country, he can have this kind of treatment.
For those whose husbands and brothers are not up to par, if they can come in and kowtow to the queen and then retire, it is considered a great favor from the emperor.
"Okay, the girl's name, please take your time." The Empress waved towards Long Bao'er, "Long Bao'er, come!"
Long Baoer did not move, but raised his head and looked at Chang Chun first.
"Go!" Chang Chun helped her pull up her skirt and said softly.
Long Baoer was held by the palace maid and climbed up the steps, looking up at the Queen in a daze.
The maid also wanted to remind her to lower her head and not look directly at the queen. But the queen waved her away, "She is so young, what does she know? Long Baoer, what are you looking at?"
Long Baoer opened his mouth and blurted out, "So beautiful!"
"What's so beautiful?" The queen was stunned.
Long Baoer didn't know how to be fearless, and pointed directly at the queen.
Chang Chun was startled later and quickly stood up and shouted, "Long Bao'er, no!"
The Queen Empress had already come to her senses, smiled and waved her hand, "Don't worry, Mrs. Xue. I like Long Baoer's innocence and frankness very much."
After speaking, he looked at Long Baoer again, "Do you think I am beautiful?"
Long Baoer had a serious face and nodded seriously.
The queen was very happy.
She has been known for her dignity and talent since she was a girl, and everyone said she was born to be a queen.
But compared to her dignity and talent, she actually appreciates her appearance more. It's just that few people mention it.
She understood that this was because she was the Crown Princess and later the Queen. Neither the former Crown Prince nor the current Holy Emperor should have the reputation of being addicted to women, so virtuous and virtuous was synonymous with her.
But who doesn’t like to be complimented?
So the little girl's simple words immediately touched the queen's heart, and her smile suddenly became more sincere.
"Good boy, reward."
There was a maid next to him holding a tray and delivering rewards. There was a small purse on it, as well as a small white jade bottle and other items.
"The Queen's reward: one hundred safe pills, two pairs each of plum blossoms and wishful gold ingots..."
The queen turned her head and confessed, and soon the maid next to her brought a silver longevity lock. After the queen took it, she put it on Long Baoer herself.
It was made by the Manufacturing Office, and there were marks on it in the dark.
"My wife, thank you, the Empress, for the last time. May you live a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years." Chang Chun quickly stood up and kowtowed again.
When Long Baoer saw his aunt kneeling down, he quickly followed suit, but was stopped by the empress with quick hands and eyes.
"Long Bao'er is young, I have given you permission not to bow."
"Really?" Long Baoer's eyes widened, and then he cheered happily, "Thank you, Queen."
The queen chuckled, stretched out her hand to hold Long Baoer's little hand, and said this to Chang Chun, "I have always wanted a daughter, but it's a pity."
Chang Chun responded from below. Long Baoer was young and couldn't bear it. He quickly turned his attention to the small table next to him.
There was not only tea on the table, but also several snacks and even fresh fruits.
The queen chatted with Chang Chun for a few words, and she felt that the little man who was moving in her arms just now became more mature.
Looking down, I found that the little girl was in a daze looking at the snacks and fruits next to her.
The queen laughed, "Long Baoer likes to eat snacks?"
Long Baoer shook his head and nodded again.
"Why are you shaking your head and nodding again?"
"My aunt said you can't ask for food from the Queen." Long Bao'er felt a little aggrieved, "But Long Bao'er doesn't want to lie!"
The Queen was stunned for a moment, then laughed out loud.
Although the maids next to them were well trained and did not move, they were inevitably startled in their hearts.
The queen rarely laughs out loud!
"Long Bao'er wants to eat. Isn't this simple?" The queen smiled for a moment before stopping her smile and said, "Whatever you want to eat, just take it yourself."
Long Baoer hesitated.
"Take it, don't be afraid." The queen encouraged her.
Long Baoer looked back at his aunt again, and then carefully picked two snacks.
"Just two dollars?"
"Well." Long Baoer gestured to the two snacks in his hand, "This one is for uncle, and this one is for aunt."
"...This child." The queen said slowly, "Come here, pack up all these snacks."
The maid next to me came over and put the two plates of snacks into a small basket. She was afraid that Long Baoer wouldn't be able to carry it, so a little maid specially helped her carry it.
In addition, some of the dried fruits on the table were put into a small purse and hung on Long Baoer's body.
"You can eat these Long Baoer if you want. Do you want to eat this melon?"
Long Baoer's eyes widened.
The queen's hand was a melon with a flowery skin, which she had seen Ji Zhong and other Zhuangs eat before.
It is said to be very sweet, but Long Baoer has never tasted it.