Chapter 130: The political situation is turbulent! Guidance from Zhaojun

Two days later.

"Sister Zhaojun, this is the crusher Brother Lun wanted. I originally used it to squeeze sugarcane juice, but I improved it a bit. It's most suitable for crushing bamboo rags and the like." Shao Shang pointed to a small machine on the side, panting. He was so tired after moving it from Changqiu Palace.

He Zhaojun took the things and asked Shao Shang to sit down and talk. "I just met Wen Ziduan. I originally thought that since he likes bamboo so much, I cut a lot of bamboo for Brother Cai, he would definitely be angry."

“Yes, I heard that you first shaved the bamboo’s head and then trimmed its pedicure.[53] You have dug up all the bamboo in the backyard until there is nothing left.” Shao Shang also laughed. For her, as long as it does not affect the bamboo shoots she eats in winter, it does not matter how much she digs up.

He Zhaojun had seen through her long ago: "I'm doing this... reasonable thinning. There are too many bamboos, and the bamboo shoots are too thin in winter, not enough to eat. But the Third Prince said he has bacon and ham at his house, which should be cooked by winter. I'll stir-fry them for you then."

"I really envy you two. You can talk about anything and get along so well." Shao Shang couldn't help feeling sad. Why were there so many problems between her and Ling Buyi, as if they couldn't be broken or removed no matter what.

He Zhaojun stuck out her tongue. "That's because it doesn't involve fundamental interests. By comparison, I'm definitely more important than his bamboo. But if it comes to other things, that's not necessarily the case."

Besides, the better we treat him now, the greater the gap will be in Wen Ziduan's heart if we treat him the same way and return him the same thing. This will let him know how dangerous the world is.

He Zhaojun thought she was worried that the Queen was unwell. After all, because Wang Long and Sun Sheng were captured while suppressing bandits and the Crown Prince failed to supervise them properly, the talk of changing the Crown Prince was all the rage.

"Shao Shang, when His Majesty attended court yesterday, he refuted the rumors of a crown prince change. He also defied public pressure and handed the tiger talisman for mobilizing troops to the Crown Prince, asking him to join General Ling and General Wan in suppressing the bandits. Is the Queen relieved now?"

Shao Shang lowered his head. "Well, the Queen said that the Fifth Princess has become much more sensible, and the Crown Prince's situation has improved. She's in a good mood. Yesterday, I brought her some pickled cucumbers, and the Queen had an extra bowl of porridge with them."

He Zhaojun felt strange: "Then why are you still so depressed?"

Shao Shang took He Zhaojun's hand and said, "Sister Zhaojun, Ling Buyi came to see me last night. I wanted to tell him that I helped the Crown Prince and the Empress to save General Xiao Wang."

"You know, because he has a close relationship with the Eastern Palace and the Queen raised him, I just want to do my best to help him. It's not like Yuan Shanjian said that I like to show off."

He Zhaojun smiled and said, "In the end, not only did he not appreciate it, he even told you not to get involved in the affairs of the Eastern Palace?"

Shao Shang nodded repeatedly: "Sister Zhaojun, how do you know? That's what he said, saying that he would let me do what I wanted to do. He came to protect me and asked me to give him a chance."

"Then he should have explained to you that many people in the court are dissatisfied with the Crown Prince and the Queen because of Wang Long's incident. You tried to save him with good intentions, but if Emperor Wen does not punish him, I am afraid that the situation in the Eastern Palace will be even more dire."

Shao Shang hesitated for a moment before admitting the matter: "It is indeed as you said. This is something I had not considered. I only hope that the Crown Prince's kindness will be fulfilled. Don't forget that this is a matter of the imperial court, and that even a small move could affect the entire body."

He Zhaojun also felt a headache. Now she had no way to tell Shao Shang that Ling Buyi was actually the Third Prince's man. Otherwise, how would Shao Shang cope with himself in the Queen's Changqiu Palace?

"Sister Zhaojun, do you also think that I am stupid? That I cannot walk side by side with Ling Buyi?" Shao Shang was about to cry.