"Stroking the Jade" - Chapter Sixty-One

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Unaware of the danger, Tianxi continued to smile gently at the baby in her arms, coaxing him with soft "oohs," "Little one likes this, doesn't he? Don't worry, I'll take it off for you to play with."
As she spoke, she held the swaddled baby in one hand and reached for the necklace with the other.
The pearls on the necklace were clearly of extraordinary quality. Madam Wang felt a little uneasy, but seeing Yan Jiong's expression, she ultimately said nothing.
Yan Jiong watched as Tianxi took off the necklace and put it into the swaddling clothes, and simply said with a smile, "Your subject thanks Consort Qin for this gift on behalf of your son."
Tianxi's kind and gentle expression vanished as soon as she heard his voice, and she gave a cold reply. Seeing that it was getting late, she returned the child to Madam Wang and left.
Madam Wang took the necklace out of the swaddling clothes, but the baby still clung tightly to the pearl. Madam Wang looked at Yan Jiong with some worry and said, "Your Highness, what do you think…?"
Yan Jiong glanced at the necklace and said with a smile, "Since Her Majesty has bestowed it upon you, you should accept it. It's also a gift from her to Xi'er." Upon hearing this, Madam Wang had no choice but to accept it.
She glanced at Yan Jiong, then opened her mouth to ask, "Your Highness, you..."
Yan Jiong turned to look at her and uttered a soft "Hmm?" Wang Shi couldn't say anything more, only offering a helpless smile and saying, "It's nothing!"
Yan Jiong looked at her with a half-smile, then changed the subject, saying, "Let's go!"
When Consort Zhu heard the announcement that Consort Qin had come to visit, she was somewhat surprised: What was she doing here? But she still said "Please come in" and then went out to greet the guest.
Standing gracefully in the hall, Tianxi greeted her with a nonchalant remark, "What brings Consort Qin here?" Without changing her expression, she smiled and stepped forward, offering a half-hearted curtsy, saying, "I had many misunderstandings about Your Highness before, and today Tianxi has come to apologize!"
Consort Zhu glanced at Tianxi, who was still smiling, with some surprise. Finally, she smiled politely and said, "Consort Qin, you're too polite. There's no misunderstanding between us. We're both serving His Majesty!"
Tianxi chimed in, "She is also the person His Majesty values most in this harem at present."
Consort Zhu remained silent, only looking at Tianxi with suspicion, wondering what he was up to. Tianxi, still smiling calmly, continued, "Previously, Tianxi was ignorant and mistakenly thought that Your Highness had harmed me. After these past few months of confusion, I've finally come to my senses. Whether before His Majesty or in this palace, Your Highness holds a position that Tianxi can only dream of. Before Your Highness, Tianxi is as insignificant as dust, not worthy of your attention."
Consort Zhu found these words quite agreeable. She smiled and said, "Consort Qin is too modest!"
Tianxi smiled and raised her hand, gesturing for her to continue: "After this experience, Tianxi has come to understand. In this life, Tianxi is utterly incomparable to you. In this life, I only seek three things: His Majesty's blessings and favor, the peace and prosperity of my people, and finally, the safe growth of my future children. Beyond that, Tianxi has no intention and does not wish to hope for anything else. These are my heartfelt words, and I humbly request Your Majesty's understanding."
Consort Zhu's expression shifted between light and shadow, her mind churning with conflicting thoughts. Finally, a smile appeared on her lips as she said, "What are you saying, Consort Qin? I don't understand a word you're saying."
Tianxi smiled faintly and said, "I have poured out my heart to Your Majesty today, and I hope Your Majesty will remember it. It is getting late, and I have troubled you for quite some time; it is time for me to take my leave!"
He nodded in greeting and then left briskly. Consort Zhu watched his retreating figure, lost in thought. Her personal maidservant approached and asked, "Was he sincere in his words?" Consort Zhu pursed her lips and said calmly, "I don't know. Everyone in this palace is good at talking the talk. As for what they really think, we'll see!"
Tianxi arrived at the Imperial Garden in a sedan chair, leisurely enjoying the snowy scenery. Unexpectedly, an accident occurred when they passed a tree. Due to the weight of the snow on the tree, the branches were much lower than usual. As the sedan chair passed, a branch struck Tianxi's high bun.
He cried out in surprise, his hair bun already half-fallen apart.
Everyone panicked and hurriedly put the palanquin down. Bo Tao asked, "Your Majesty, were you frightened?" while scolding the eunuchs who had carried the palanquin. Tianxi touched her hair and said, "It's alright, quickly fix it for me." Bo Tao hurriedly agreed to fix her hair. However, she was more skilled at embroidery and needlework than at combing hair. After a few attempts, she not only failed to fix her hair but made it even more messy.
Tianxi grew anxious and said, "Hurry up! It's almost noon, and His Majesty is coming to Chenghuan Palace." Bo Tao's face turned red with anxiety. Just then, a female voice came from the side: "This humble servant dares to ask Your Majesty for permission to try."
Tianxi glanced around and saw a woman standing beside the sedan chair. She was quite beautiful. Her clothing was so simple it was almost shabby, suggesting she was a low-ranking and not particularly favored concubine. Tianxi asked, "Who are you?"
The woman quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, my maiden name is Bai, and I have been granted the title of Talented Lady by Your Majesty's grace."
Tianxi nodded and said, "So it's Consort Bai. You just said you could give it a try?" Consort Bai took a deep breath and said, "Yes, I have some knowledge of hairstyles in my spare time. Please grant me permission to give it a try, Your Majesty."
Tianxi glanced at her, then smiled brightly and said, "Alright, then you can try. Don't be afraid, it's okay if you don't do it right." Consort Bai was overjoyed and hurried forward, first removing the hair ornaments from his head, then fiddling with them for a while, fixing the several crooked buns to the side, and putting the ornaments back on. Then she let out a long sigh and said, "It's done, Your Majesty!"
Upon hearing this, Tianxi touched his head; naturally, he couldn't see what his hair looked like now. But seeing the surprised and amazed looks in Bo Tao and the others' eyes, he knew it must be excellent. So he said to Consort Bai, "Come with me!" and led Consort Bai back to the palace.
Upon entering the palace, the first thing he did was look in the mirror. After seeing his reflection, he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. Bai Cai Ren moved her long bun to the side, instantly making her appear both charming and slightly playful.
He wasn't exactly known for his noble and dignified demeanor to begin with, and this change actually suited his more dashing and romantic air.
Tianxi looked at herself in the mirror again and again, praising herself endlessly. Then she went out and said to Consort Bai, who was still waiting in the outer hall, "Consort Bai, you have a pair of skillful hands." Consort Bai was so happy by his praise that her hands became a little awkward. She humbly replied, "Your Majesty flatters me. It's just a little trick."
Tianxi looked at her with a smile, and an idea gradually formed in her mind.
He ordered someone to bring a bag of pearls and presented it to Consort Bai. Consort Bai hurriedly declined, saying, "Your Majesty, how can this be?"
Tianxi smiled and said, "Please accept it. You've styled my hair so beautifully; I should thank you. Or do you think this gift is too meager?" Bai Cairen quickly said she didn't dare, and then accepted the pearl. Tianxi said gently to her, "You did very well today. Go!" Bai Cairen then bowed and left.
After she left, Tianxi asked those around her, "What is the background of this woman?" Qingwen and the others looked at each other, none of them knowing. Only an old palace servant said, "This servant remembers that she entered the palace about three years ago. According to the rules, she should have been able to serve the emperor. Unfortunately, His Majesty went on a campaign, so she was delayed in the palace. And that delay has lasted until now. She was originally the daughter of a minor official, but it seems she was born out of wedlock."
Tianxi simply said "oh" and stopped mentioning her.
When Emperor Wu arrived at noon, he immediately noticed the man's hairstyle. Even those who never cared about such things couldn't help but exclaim, "Excellent!"
Taking the opportunity, Tianxi said to him, "This was done by Bai Cai Ren. Her hands are so skillful, even better than Bo Tao's and the others. Your Majesty, I would like to ask her to do my hair every day. What do you think?"
Emperor Wu, not knowing who Consort Bai was, said, "If you like her, then let her come. You can make your own decisions about such trivial matters from now on. You've been granted the title of Consort De now; you should show some backbone and make your own decisions. You can't always be so childish!"
Sitting in his lap, Tianxi just chuckled and said, "Little Tian doesn't care about Consort De at all. Little Tian only wants His Majesty to keep her by his side every day, that's all she needs to be content."
Emperor Wu smiled, tapped the tip of his nose, and said with a mixture of sigh and pride, "You..."
With a sweet smile, Tianxi sat on Emperor Wu's lap and began to undress. She said to him tenderly, "Your Majesty, I've missed you so much that my whole body aches. Could you massage it for me?"
Seeing him in such a state, Emperor Wu's throat went dry. Without saying a word, he picked him up and carried him into the tent...
The next day, Consort Bai was summoned to Chenghuan Palace. Tianxi looked at her with a smile and said, "The hair you styled for me that day was exceptionally well, and His Majesty liked it very much. I feel rather lonely living alone in Chenghuan Palace, so I petitioned His Majesty to invite you to move in and live with me. I would also like to trouble you to comb my hair; would you be willing?"
Consort Bai was overjoyed and quickly replied that she was willing. Tianxi smiled and said, "Since you're willing, then hurry back and pack your things. Move in these next couple of days." Consort Bai agreed and left. Qingwen was somewhat puzzled and asked, "Why does Her Majesty suddenly show such favor to Consort Bai?"
Tianxi replied leisurely, "I need this woman now, so I must bring her to my side."

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