The order for the selection of the beauty was quickly given, which caused a huge stir both inside and outside the capital, and all the noble families were busy.
He was busy training the girls in his family who met the selection criteria and preparing them to be selected into the palace.
In the harem, Concubine Hua was also busy with this matter.
However, she was not only busy with this one thing, but also had another important thing to do.
That was Xiaoqing, the maid in Xianfu Palace.
noon.
Concubine Hua came back from Xianfu Palace. Feng Wanwan, who was being held by her wet nurse in the back garden to bask in the sun and admire the flowers, heard the news of her return and babbled, asking her wet nurse to hold her to her mother.
Just as she reached the door, Feng Wanwan heard Concubine Hua's muffled voice.
"This little bitch is so stubborn. After using several torture instruments, she actually bit herself to death and said she was Concubine Cao."
"No matter how hard your words are, they can't be stronger than my hands. Master, let me use my ancestral needle on her this afternoon. I guarantee she'll tell you everything!"
Zhu Yinghuai hurried over dragging his limping leg.
Concubine Hua's face suddenly became anxious, and she scolded him with a stern face.
"Why are you here again? Didn't I tell you to rest and recuperate your legs for a few days? If you keep dragging your legs around like this, you'll never recover from this leg in your lifetime!"
After cursing, he quickly changed his words with a "Pooh".
"Pah, pah, pah, what I just said doesn't count. Don't take it seriously, Bodhisattva. Just bless his legs to heal soon."
He also scolded Suzhi who was standing next to him.
"How did you arrange it? Why did you let him out?"
Suzhi knew that Concubine Hua was worried about Zhu Yinghuai's legs, and she didn't dare to explain. She just looked apologetic.
"Yes, Master, this is my fault. I didn't keep a close eye on Zhu Yinghuai."
"Master, this is not Sister Suzhi's fault. I ran away under the pretext of basking in the sun.
My master pities me, and I am grateful to him, so I want to do my best to share his worries.
You should take me to Xianfu Palace this afternoon. This is an urgent matter. If we delay it for too long, I'm afraid it will cause more trouble."
Zhu Yinghuai quickly took all the responsibility on himself, and then explained in a low voice.
The mastermind behind the palace maid Xiaoqing was definitely not Concubine Cao, but someone else. It is not difficult to guess who this person was, it was the Queen.
But the difficulty lies in getting Xiaoqing to reveal the queen's name so that the queen can be punished with conclusive evidence.
This matter cannot be delayed and must be resolved as soon as possible, otherwise there will be more trouble than ever.
Although Concubine Hua was smart this time and sealed off the inside and outside of Xianfu Palace like an iron barrel, the Empress Dowager still stood behind the Queen.
Zhu Yinghuai's acupuncture skills are truly remarkable. The original book mentioned his ancestral golden needles, a brilliant way to extract confessions. He's used them to help my mother resolve numerous problems.
[But that day, Zhu Yinghuai injured his already lame leg while trying to rescue Sister Lu. Mother forced him to rest and recuperate in bed, fearing that it would delay his recovery. That's why she didn't take him to Xianfu Palace.]
[But what he said makes sense. We need to be careful about any complications.]
After all, the Empress Dowager, the reigning champion of palace fighting, has her fingers spread across every palace. It wouldn't be difficult for her to silence the maid Xiaoqing.
[As for Zhu Yinghuai's legs, just carry him away.]
Feng Wanwan's big black eyes rolled around as she kept muttering to herself.
Concubine Hua frowned and finally listened to Zhu Yinghuai's advice.
"Okay, then you'll go with me this afternoon."
"Thank you, Lord!"
Zhu Yinghuai's expectant eyes were filled with excitement and joy, and he kept thanking her.
It was as if Concubine Hua's agreement to let him go was giving him the highest honor.
Looking at him like this, Concubine Hua suddenly thought of what Feng Wanwan had once said about his ending.
He was tortured to death but refused to betray her.
His heart ached, and he quickly looked away, his face stern again.
"But after this incident, you must heal your leg well before returning to work. If something like what happened today happens again, I will expel you from Yikun Palace and never use you again."
"Master, I will obey your orders. Please don't abandon me!"
Zhu Yinghuai suddenly became anxious and begged for mercy.
As he spoke, he knelt down out of habit.
Concubine Hua's eyebrows immediately raised, and she gave a clear rebuke.
"Why are you still kneeling? I really don't want this leg anymore!"
"I know I was wrong! I won't do it again! Please forgive me this time."
Zhu Yinghuai was frightened again, panicked and flustered, but he didn't dare to kneel, and just kept begging for mercy.
This look is so humble and clumsy.
He has always been a calm, capable and tactful person, and it is rare to see him panic.
Concubine Hua's emotions became increasingly complicated. She waved her hand and let him go.
But during the meal, he asked Suzhi to take the mutton trotter soup on the table to Zhu Yinghuai.
[Oh, when I was reading the book before, I didn't understand why a eunuch like Zhu Yinghuai could be so loyal to my mother. Now I finally understand.]
[A master like my mother, who treats others with sincerity, is destined to be loyal to others. Although she may scold harshly, her heart is full of tenderness, and she cherishes and cares for her in every detail.]
[If I were Zhu Yinghuai, I would also give her my life! ]
Feng Wanwan couldn't help but sigh.
Concubine Hua listened to her inner thoughts, but her face turned slightly red, and an indescribable expression flashed in her eyes.
Zhu Yinghuai's leg was broken because of her...
But it was only for a moment, and he soon returned to normal and ate as if nothing had happened.
However, just as Suzhi took the plate out, a eunuch hurried into the hall.
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