Chapter 224.1
If one were to talk about the most luxurious and prosperous place in the Forbidden City, it would undoubtedly be the crown prince’s Eastern Palace.
The emperor had always been reserved, and everything he used was simple and unadorned. If one wanted to gain his favor, they would need to change their target accordingly. The emperor valued the crown prince, and every other day, he would pay him a visit, sending all sorts of fine things from his palace to the Eastern Palace. If the people around the crown prince were to say any sweet words and happened to please the crown prince, rewards from above would naturally follow.
This was how things were done in the palace. One must understand the emperor’s heart but not be overly obsequious. One must not pat the emperor on the backside, but one should reach to touch his heart, for this was the way of the elite.
So, ever since Sun Yue’er married into the Eastern Palace, her food, clothing, and living conditions have been the best in the world. If she wanted to raise a cat or a dog, the Inner Affairs Department would spare no effort to provide the best.
Sun Yue’er used to have a Persian cat, pure white fur, and blue eyes. It was a gift from her maternal family who were wealthy merchants from the south. Although the Qiao Family may lack power, when it came to money or rare items, they could acquire almost anything!
But the cat died after only a few years, it had died a mysterious death. Since then, Sun Yue’er never kept such things.
“Niangniang, you should pick one. His Highness specifically instructed the Inner Affairs Department. These are the newly presented offerings.” The eunuch from the Inner Affairs Department stood there, smiling, and Sun Yue’er sat above, feeling a bit nostalgic.
“Ru Yi, you go and choose one.”
“Yes, niangniang.”