Ang Lee saw that Yang Yuhuan didn't believe it at all. He thought that it was a joke to make her happy, so he didn't have the interest to continue talking about this topic and changed to another topic.
"What's this? It looks so beautiful."
Yang Yuhuan flipped to the last few pages and saw the colorful pictures. She asked with a smile.
Ang Lee pointed to these pictures and replied gently, "Imperial Concubine, these are the perfume bottles I designed. The first one is an oval bottle inlaid with golden phoenixes. The next one is a purple glass bottle inlaid with emeralds. The back is a dragon and phoenix bottle inlaid with colorful gems. The glass is thicker and has more texture. This one is heart-shaped, and this pink one is also not bad. It is the same color as the girl's face. It is a very good decoration in the house."
After a series of introductions of many perfume bottles, Yang Yuhuan's eyes widened. These bottles were all personally designed by Ang Lee. Each bottle was very beautiful. They were even inlaid with gold and silver jewelry. Even if there was no perfume inside, these empty bottles inlaid with jewelry were still very valuable.
"These bottles are very good. I like them very much. However, I'm afraid that ordinary people can't afford such luxurious bottles."
Yang Yuhuan said with a little sadness. However, there was still a trace of pride and joy in her words. She was glad that she lived in a rich environment. She didn't have to live too hard like ordinary people. She could easily get whatever she wanted.
Ang Lee said with a smile, "Imperial Concubine is really kind. You still want to be with ordinary people. However, perfume is the essence of flowers. If you use ordinary bottles, I'm afraid that you can't express the preciousness and high-end of the perfume. As for ordinary people, since they don't have money, they won't use perfume. These perfume belong to the nobility. It's not something that ordinary people can afford."
Yang Yuhuan nodded in agreement and said softly, "That's right. If you don't use a more expensive bottle, people will think that the bottle might not be filled with anything good. Then, it won't sell for a good price. However, a bottle of perfume won't last long. It's too wasteful of the bottle."
In an era where saving was glorious and wasting was shameful, wasting resources was an unforgivable behavior. It was also a very excessive wrong behavior. Even the nobles often thought so. "Imperial Concubine, it's not a waste.
"Imperial Concubine, this isn't considered a waste. These bottles can be used as decorations. In addition, the bottles can be opened and can be used multiple times. After the perfume inside is used up, the bottle can be opened and new perfume can be put inside. However, although this saves the bottles, it also lowers the quality of the perfume. Moreover, aristocrats care about their reputation. How would they have the nerve to take an empty bottle to refill it with perfume? Also, there is the problem of counterfeiting. If someone buys a high-grade perfume bottle at a high price and then injects a low-grade perfume into it, wouldn't that ruin the Yang Family's reputation? Therefore, the perfume sales must not have a recycling channel. It doesn't matter if a little is wasted. Otherwise, there will be a large number of counterfeits and it will ruin your Yang Family's reputation. As for people who buy low-grade perfume and inject it into high-grade bottles in the future, that is their own business and has nothing to do with your Yang Family's reputation.
Ang Lee opened his mouth and said.
"What you said makes sense. If the bottles can be recycled infinitely, not only will it be difficult to prevent counterfeiting, but the bottles are all old and have been used by others. Who knows if they are clean or not? The price is also hard to set. It can't be the same price as the new ones! It's better not to recycle them and just treat them as decorations. However, if someone is willing to use the wine bottle to put new perfume, it's also possible. In this way, the cost of the bottle can be saved. If Imperial Concubine wants face, you can ask the maids to do it. There will always be a way. "
Yang Yuhuan said.
Li An quickly praised, "That's right, Imperial Concubine is still the most considerate. That's the logic. No matter what, we can't let the Yang family's reputation be damaged. After all, this is Imperial Concubine's maiden family. If the Yang family's reputation is affected, it won't be good for Imperial Concubine."
"It's rare for you to be so considerate of me. This is much better than those ministers who only know how to give gifts."
Yang Yuhuan said happily.
"This is what this official should do. Imperial Concubine is too polite."
"Eh, this perfume bottle is so strange! The glass at the bottom is like two eggs and the middle is like a chicken's neck. Isn't it good to make two perfume bottles? Wouldn't it be easy to damage them? "
After seeing the strange perfume bottle, Yang Yuhuan's OCD came. She felt that the bottle in front of her was very strange and didn't feel very sturdy.
Ang Lee smiled awkwardly and said, "Imperial Concubine, this is a special shape. Some imperial concubines like it. Moreover, it has other uses."
"Other uses? What uses?"
Yang Yuhuan asked curiously.
Seeing Yang Yuhuan's curious look, Ang Lee's heart itched. However, for the sake of the most basic etiquette, he said awkwardly, "Does Imperial Concubine really want to know? This is a little hard to say! "
"Just say it. What's there to be embarrassed about? "
Yang Yuhuan smiled faintly. She felt that it was very strange. When did Ang Lee become so shy?
Since the imperial concubine allowed him to say it, then Ang Lee didn't have anything to worry about. However, it was still inappropriate to say it directly. Therefore, Ang Lee still had to beat around the bush.
"Imperial Concubine is doted on by thousands of people. Naturally, you don't need the other use of this perfume bottle. However, there are many noble ladies who aren't doted on, but their needs aren't weak. Therefore, every night when it's quiet, wouldn't they toss and turn and be unable to fall asleep? This thing can replace their husband and let them enjoy the happiness of being a woman."
Ang Lee felt that he was being subtle enough. As long as it was a normal woman, she would definitely be able to understand.
Yang Yuhuan heard this and was stunned for a moment. Then, she laughed casually and shyly. The way she looked at Ang Lee changed. There was a trace of mockery and slight disdain in her expression of admiration.
"You're quite thoughtful. However, would anyone really be willing to buy this kind of perfume bottle? Looking at this kind of bottle, would you still smell the fragrance? "
When Yang Yuhuan said this, there was an intoxicating smile at the corner of her mouth. She also deliberately threw a look at Ang Lee. It was a very charming look.
"Of course, it's the fragrance. That's what my wives said."
Ang Lee said boldly.
"In that case, Assistant Minister Li is different from others!"
Yang Yuhuan said teasingly. Her eyes were full of joy.
Ang Lee replied boldly, "In fact, it's about the same. It's just a little bigger and longer."
After saying that, he secretly looked at Yang Yuhuan with a gentle and doting gaze.
"Hehehe! Hehehe! You're quite confident! Hehehe! "
Yang Yuhuan laughed very happily. Chatting with young men really made one happy. Talking with a little joke made one even happier.
"This humble subject is naturally quite confident in front of outsiders. However, this humble subject would never dare to compare with His Majesty. His Majesty is the number one in the world. Your Highness can gather all the favor on yourself. This is something that outsiders can't compare with."
Ang Lee said.
"His Majesty is naturally the most outstanding person in the world. However, this consort was born decades later. When this consort served His Majesty, His Majesty was already old. Even if I gather all the favor on myself, so what? This consort doesn't dare to think about the future. If anything happens to His Majesty, this consort really doesn't know who to rely on. All the favor is just temporary."
There was a kind of sadness in Yang Yuhuan's words.
Indeed, she was in the prime of her life and the Emperor was already very old. Now that she had the Emperor doting on her, she could live very comfortably. However, once the Emperor passed away, her good days would come to an end. It wasn't impossible to rely on the Yang sisters to take care of her. However, she guessed that their attitude towards her in the future would be very different from now. Furthermore, she had another layer of worry. Once the Emperor's favor was gone, would the Yang family be dealt with? After all, her sisters and cousins had offended many people. Once they were attacked by these enemies, it was very likely that they wouldn't even have the ability to protect themselves. In that case, how could they take care of her?
Zhao Feiyan of the Han Dynasty was an example. When the Emperor was alive, she enjoyed all the glory and wealth. However, after the Emperor died, Zhao Feiyan fell step by step until she was forced to commit suicide. She fell into an incomparably miserable end, which made people sigh endlessly. Yang Yuhuan occasionally had the same worry. After all, the Emperor was much older than her and would definitely die in front of her. Furthermore, she didn't give birth to a son or a daughter for the Emperor. The current Crown Prince and many other princes were not on good terms with the Yang family. Once these princes ascended the throne, her good days would naturally come to an end. She was afraid that it would also be Zhao Feiyan's end.
Li Linfu and Yang Guozhong were both like this. They were worried that everything they had obtained with great difficulty would be completely lost one day, as if they had never obtained it. However, many things were not completely under their control. Everything seemed to have been predetermined long ago. Li Linfu and Yang Guozhong were like this. They were worried that everything they had obtained with great difficulty would be completely lost one day, as if they had never obtained it.
As such, they could only enjoy more when they were in power. After all, life was only a short few decades. Whether they enjoyed it or not, it would come to an end. Since they couldn't change some things, they could only let nature take its course.
"Imperial Concubine, you worry too much. His Majesty is in good health. Who knows, he might be able to live to a hundred years old?"
Ang Lee comforted.
"A hundred years old, I hope so!"
Yang Yuhuan said faintly.
She didn't care much about the Emperor's lifespan. No matter how long his lifespan was, the Emperor was getting older and older. It was getting harder and harder for her to satisfy him. Sometimes, she even felt a little annoyed. After all, the Emperor's facial tension was relatively low and loose. After looking at it for a long time, one would get tired of it.
If it wasn't for the identity of the Emperor, she naturally wouldn't be willing to serve an old man. Although she appeared to be very happy sometimes, it was just a pretense.
To paraphrase a classic saying from later generations, a smile was just an expression. It didn't represent happiness. Looking at a person laughing heartily, one couldn't be sure if this person was really happy. It was possible that he was very unhappy, but in order not to let others see it, he opened his mouth to laugh.
In order to please the Emperor, Yang Yuhuan would naturally laugh often in front of the Emperor. Especially when the Emperor satisfied her request, she would laugh incomparably happily. However, only she knew how happy she was in her heart.
Seeing that Yang Yuhuan's mood was not high again, Ang Lee opened his mouth and said with a smile, "Imperial Concubine, don't worry. His Majesty will always dote on you. This humble subject will also think of Imperial Concubine in all aspects. If Imperial Concubine has difficulties in the future, this humble subject will definitely not sit idly by."
"Good, with your words, I'm relieved. Thank you."
Yang Yuhuan said gently.
After so many years, this was the first time she felt such a warm feeling. She couldn't help but want to throw herself into Ang Lee's arms. However, due to her unique identity, she had no choice but to suppress the true feelings in her heart. This really made her feel quite sad.
"Imperial Concubine, it's getting late. This humble subject should leave. There will be a new perfume in a few days. This humble subject will come again."
Ang Lee felt that he had been with Yang Yuhuan for a long time. It was time to go back. If he stayed with her for too long, the influence would be very bad.
"Can't you sit with me for a while longer? There aren't many people who can talk to me. Other than His Majesty and my sisters, I really don't have anyone to talk to in the entire palace. Stay a little longer!"
Yang Yuhuan smiled gently. Her sincere eyes were full of expectation. She hoped that Ang Lee could chat with her for a while longer.
Since the imperial concubine sincerely invited him, Ang Lee naturally couldn't refuse the imperial concubine's face. Thus, he chatted with Yang Yuhuan for a while longer. Moreover, they were all very happy topics.
This conversation lasted for an hour. Ang Lee felt that it was almost noon. Yang Yuhuan estimated that the Emperor should be back soon, so she didn't continue to urge Ang Lee to stay.
Because there were still many fresh flowers at home that needed to be extracted, Ang Lee didn't go to the research and development center. Instead, after leaving the palace, he went straight to his home. For the whole day, Ang Lee didn't have to do anything. He just went all out to refine the perfume.
The process of refining perfume was very boring. However, once the perfume was successfully refined, it was also very delightful. At least, Ang Lee's heart was very happy. Who wouldn't be happy when they smelled the strong fragrance of the flowers floating in the laboratory?
In fact, while Ang Lee and Yang Yuhuan were chatting for the whole morning, the three sisters had already arrived at the palace. However, in order not to disturb the conversation between Ang Lee and Yang Yuhuan, they chose to hide near Penglai Lake and enjoy the scenery. They also prevented the eunuchs in the palace from reporting to the imperial concubine. In this way, Yang Yuhuan herself didn't know that her three sisters had already entered the palace.
"Imperial concubine, the three madams are here."
A eunuch reported.
"They came quite late today. It seems that they are here to freeload."
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