Chapter 937
Lucky Bag
Chapter 937 Lucky Bag
Eunuch Guo smiled and said, "The waiter is really kind-hearted. Why bother with such a cunning person? The Five Cities Garrison is very busy, guarding the capital. They handle countless important matters every day. It is already rare that they are willing to take on this thankless repair work. We cannot generalize about who should go first and who should go last. We must prioritize what is urgent and important."
"Xiao Er, think it over carefully, is it right or not?" Eunuch Guo looked at the little head that was coming closer, and his hands were itching to touch it, but he still held back. This was someone else's godson, and it was only the first time he had met him. It would be inappropriate to touch him like that.
"Grandpa Guo is amazing!" the chubby boy said sincerely.
"I, the deputy commander, have just taken office and have countless things to deal with. Our yamen is like the chief steward of the capital, managing everything!"
"I'm so busy!" Yan Yu spread her hands, feigning helplessness. "It's not that we're refusing to acknowledge it! Not only are we acknowledging it, but we've also specially assembled a repair and construction team. Isn't that enough sincerity? It's more sincere than pure gold!"
"But there are priorities. The same goes for these dilapidated roofs and walls. Some need repair urgently, while others don't. For ordinary people, if there are holes in the roof and their heads are exposed, they'll freeze in the autumn nights. That would be a terrible thing, so these are definitely the first priority. As for wealthy families, they don't live in their side courtyards or outbuildings, so why are they in such a hurry? As for the walls, they're even less urgent. As for their safety concerns, we have the Five Cities Garrison to handle the night patrols!"
Yan Yu stretched out her chubby little hand and made a classic gesture.
Unfortunately, apart from her father, no one can appreciate the subtle expressions that perfectly match the memes.
She thought for a moment and then added, "Forget it, let's work harder and patrol during the day, and arrange that for them too!"
“There’s also the damage assessment.” At this moment, Deputy Commander Yan’s shrewdness kicked in, and he finally showed some awareness of being a high-ranking official. “We can’t just accept whatever they say. We need to have trusted professionals inspect each property one by one, assign a level of damage, and prioritize the repairs.”
All that was seen was a few words of advice from Eunuch Guo.
Wang Deshan's godson reacted quickly and came up with the plan.
Her little mouth chattered on and on without even a hint of panting. Not only did she draw inferences from one instance to another, but she also took the initiative, coming up with the idea of damage assessment and grading as a way to manipulate the other party.
Wonderful!
That's wonderful!
It perfectly captures the way palace officials behave.
Anything procured for the palace, regardless of its nature, must pass through their approval, even if it is personally requested by the nobles and masters.
Select the best products.
Without sufficient sincerity, no matter how good the item is, it will never reach the eyes of the important person.
How should the damage be classified?
They're all too familiar with this routine.
Grandpa Guo found his godson increasingly appealing.
“The families living in this capital city, if you go back three generations, might have been quite wealthy. Those seemingly insignificant old objects might actually have some story behind them.” Eunuch Guo pondered for a moment, then said with a touch of pride, “When it comes to the craftsmanship of restoration, the Imperial Workshop dares to say that it is second to none. Find a few master craftsmen to take a look when they have time. We can handle this kind of task.”
This is about helping people to the very end.
Previously, when Yan Yuxiang asked, whether it was out of friendship with Wang Deshan or in this situation, Guo Dajian had no choice but to offer some advice.
These words were spoken entirely out of fondness for Commander Yan, who had been repeatedly summoned by His Majesty.
The people present shared the same thought.
No wonder he was able to enjoy the emperor's favor.
Wang Deshan's godson is not only blessed with good looks and a pleasing appearance, but also possesses great strength, which is the icing on the cake. His behavior is like that of a little adult, both generous and polite, and exudes a pure sense of closeness. What is most precious is his clever little mind and his unconventional adaptability.
They, the eunuchs, admired such promising talents who cared little for the process but only for the result.
Even Yan Lao Er, who is usually oblivious to things, noticed the change in the fathers-in-law's attitude towards his daughter.
Do you like it even more now?
Yan Lao Er: Haha! That's right, our daughter is naturally adorable and loved by everyone~
Wang Deshan suggested moving upstairs to a private room for tea.
The group exchanged glances and did not object.
Following her godfather's instructions, Yan Yu boiled water and prepared tea. Her chubby little hands were very steady, and her movements were fluid and graceful. She had a good memory and never made a mistake in the sequence.
But heaven knows how nervous she was.
I held my breath the whole time, afraid of startling these tea-picking girls, scaring them out of their wits, and making them suffer!
Wang Deshan watched with a smile as his beloved grandson served tea to each of them.
I must say, just look at the posture of offering tea, the height of the hand raised to hold the tea, it is absolutely impeccable.
Eunuch Li was the first.
He took a sip with anticipation, a hint of doubt appearing between his brows. Not believing it, he took another sip, his eyes filled with surprise and uncertainty. He stole a glance at Wang Deshan, suppressing his astonishment, and quickly recovered, smiling as he took out a bright yellow, exquisitely crafted purse and placed it in the little fat man's hand.
"Courageous and resolute in action, riding the wind for thousands of miles."
Tang Dajian, who had already taken out a pair of small gold peaches from his purse, smiled and shook his head, then stuffed the gold peaches back into his purse, tied it up, and put it in his sleeve.
After drinking the tea that Yan Yu brought, he immediately handed over a bright yellow purse of the same style and color.
"The smallest things can become great, and the most insignificant things can become significant."
It was only later that I belatedly realized what had happened.
The taste of this tea... something seems off!
Those who gradually got to drink the tea all noticed it.
No matter how much he found it funny inside, he remained expressionless, only looking at Wang Deshan with a mocking gaze.
You old rascal, you boast that your tea skills are the best in the palace, ranking among the top three. You really are the apple of my eye, my adopted grandson, and I can't even bear to teach her this essential skill of serving others.
Zheng Dajian said, "Things must be done meticulously and will be accomplished through practicality."
Guo Dajian said, "If you don't know, ask; if you can't do it, learn."
Chen Dajian said, "I wish you success in climbing to the summit, where the winds and clouds may rise precariously."
……
Every blessing is filled with the elders' expectations for the younger generation!
Everyone gave her the exact same bright yellow purse, the only difference being that some purses were bulging, while others seemed to lack some inner support and were somewhat sunken.
Yan Yu was stunned.
It seems like some extraordinary ceremony is taking place.
Although she couldn't figure out the reason, she became more and more serious.
Every movement and every detail was executed meticulously.
Even if her tea is terrible, she will never allow anyone to find any fault with it!
……
After seeing the people off, the unassuming sedan chairs moved away from Bazhenlou and disappeared around the street corner.
Before his grandson could ask, Wang Deshan explained, "It's an old rule in our palace to ask you to serve tea. It's been there since the year I entered the palace."
"Whichever eunuch's apprentice or grand-apprentice, seeing potential, would be taken to visit others. With the New Year approaching, the gold and silver ingots bestowed by the palace, carrying good fortune and auspicious words, would be used to establish a connection, register the person, and forge a good karmic bond."
At this point, Wang Deshan's smugness was almost overflowing.
"Our little brother is so lucky! He missed the New Year's gift from the palace, but he just happened to receive a blessing gift for His Majesty's birthday celebration! Hahaha! You should thank Grandpa Li properly; he set a good example! Those old guys will probably regret giving away all that good fortune when they get back!"
I couldn't stop myself and forgot about the time.
Fortunately, there are more words now, hehe~
Please correct any typos first, then point them out! ~o(*￣︶￣*)o~!