Ye Zao called Xiao Tingzi to find a eunuch skilled in lacquer carving.
The eunuch arrived at Jinyu Pavilion, visibly nervous, not knowing what Consort Ming required of him.
However anxious he was, his excitement was even greater.
This Consort Ming was His Majesty's favorite lady, after all. To be summoned by her, any task might lead to favor and advancement!
"Servant pays respect to Consort Ming, may Lady be Auspicious!" the eunuch knelt down and said respectfully.
"Rise, I hear you can carve lacquer? Can you do it in time?" Ye Zao asked.
"In reply to Lady, I can do it in time; just that the lacquer... if it's not dry, it's not suitable for carving," the eunuch replied hastily, not wanting to rush matters.
