Mei Siyu thought it might be some event. Always fond of excitement, she hurriedly went outside the Yangfeng Palace. She didn’t want to miss any opportunity to get out. After that previous incident in the Yangyan Palace, she had been released from house arrest and could now move freely throughout the palace, no longer confined. This was undoubtedly a great blessing for her!
“Reward Mei Fei with a pair of jade ruyi; reward Mei Fei with a chest of pearls; reward Mei Fei with ten thousand taels of silver; reward Mei Fei with five bolts of finest silk…” Liu Gonggong announced in a loud voice.
Seeing Mei Siyu approaching, he quickly knelt to pay respects. He was known for being an opportunist and wouldn’t miss this chance to curry favor with a new patron. The emperor’s lavish rewards to Mei Fei clearly showed his deep affection!
“Liu Gonggong, are all these for me? So many treasures!” Mei Siyu wasn’t entirely certain about what he had just announced. Everything came so suddenly that she needed to confirm, to avoid false excitement. She had never seen so many treasures before. Just as the little ghost had promised, she was now apparently a fabulously wealthy woman!
Liu Gonggong signaled the palace maids to place the rewards on the hall table, then approached Mei Siyu and said obsequiously, “In response to Mei Fei’s question, these are indeed rewards from the emperor. The emperor also invites you to dinner.
Your Highness, if you have something to say, please speak directly. This subordinate will do his best.” He cupped his hands and said respectfully. This was clearly a Hongmen Banquet, politely called a favor, but in reality an inescapable order. As a subject, did he have any room to refuse?
Mei Siyu knew he was a reasonable person, so she spoke directly: “Tonight I want to have dinner with the Emperor, so I’d like to ask Imperial Physician Liu for a love potion. Is that possible?” Although she felt embarrassed mentioning the drug name, for the sake of dealing with the despicable Emperor, she was willing to set aside her maiden’s modesty.
