Chapter 36 Her Origin
Some palace maids were taken as official servants because of their family's implicated circumstances, some were captured in wars, and some were recruited from the public.
Since Jang Geum has such ability, I think her father must be no unknown person.
"What's your father's name?"
Jang Geum's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she lowered her eyelids and whispered, "My father's name is Bai Zhong, the son of Bai Qi, a criminal minister of the Qin State."
Zhao Yuanxi didn't know who Bai Zhong was, but he had heard of Bai Qi, the Qin general who defeated the armchair strategist Zhao Kuo and killed more than 400,000 Zhao soldiers.
Historical records show that Bai Qi finally angered King Zhaoxiang of Qin by refusing to attack Handan, and was sentenced to death by King Zhaoxiang of Qin.
With such a family background, it is not surprising that Jang Geum has such abilities.
"Then why did you enter the palace, Jang Geum?"
Although King Zhaoxiang of Qin ordered Bai Qi to be executed, he did not implicate Bai Qi's descendants. He only demoted them to commoners. Logically, Jang Geum should not have become a palace maid.
"My father is in poor health and urgently needs money for medical treatment. It just so happens that the palace is recruiting palace maids, so I sold myself."
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She said it lightly, but Zhao Yuanxi felt a lump in his throat and could not hide the pain in his eyes.
Jang Geum was barely twenty years old, and in modern times she would still be a university student. Zhao Yuanxi had taught many students who were around her age, and the comparison between them made her feel even more uncomfortable.
"Your Majesty, please do not worry. I used the money to save my father, but he was destined to die."
Zhao Yuanxi said, "Your father would be very happy to know how big you have grown!"
Jang Geum raised her lips slightly, "Father, if he knew that I was following a virtuous person like you, the Queen Mother, he would be even happier."
Jang Geum did not have a good life after entering the palace.
Where there are people, there are naturally so-called rules. It is not uncommon for palace servants to flatter the powerful and bully the weak. Jang Geum has a cold personality and is too beautiful, so naturally she attracted a lot of villains.
When Eunuch Lu Le informed that the king would send some people to Yongcheng to serve the queen mother, everyone avoided it, but Jang Geum was the first to stand up.
Rather than staying in the Qin Palace and getting entangled with those villains, it is better to live in Yongcheng with the Queen Mother forever and have some peace and quiet.
What she didn't expect was that the Queen Mother was not as difficult to serve as rumored. She was even too kind and often deprived her of the opportunity to show her abilities.
Zhao Yuanxi was amused. "Everyone says you have a cold personality and speak without mercy, but I don't think so. You are quite good at talking!"
"This is what I really think." Jang Geum still had a calm expression, but Zhao Yuanxi felt that she was being cute in a serious manner.
Zhao Yuanxi laughed, "You really are——"
Who doesn't like to hear flattery? Zhao Yuanxi is also a worldly person. Knowing that someone cherishes her so much, the smile on her face never fades.
"Let's go! Let's catch some mice first."
Zhao Yuanxi and Jang Geum walked in one after another. The people inside seemed to have heard the noise outside and hid more secretly.
Zhao Yuanxi chuckled, "Let me see what to make today. Ziying must be tired of buns. Forget it, let You make something."
"We can't be so careless!" A small head suddenly popped up from the corner of the stove.
Ziying came up eagerly and said, "I'm not tired of eating. Grandmother can't let You cook anything casually."
"Finally coming out?" Zhao Yuanxi crossed his arms. "Tell me! What are you doing here?"
Upon hearing this, Fusu stood up with his head lowered, while Ziying looked guilty.
For some reason, the two little guys were covered in flour, and it was obvious that they had done something naughty.
"You won't tell me? If you don't, I'll leave!"
Seeing that Zhao Yuanxi seemed angry, Fusu hurriedly said, "Grandmother, I was wrong. I shouldn't have brought Ziying here to eat secretly."
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Zhao Yuanxi pinched Fusu's little face and said, "Hey, kid! Has anyone ever told you that you really can't lie?"
If someone said that Ziying brought Fusu here to have an affair, Zhao Yuanxi might still believe it. But if someone said that Fusu brought Ziying here, Zhao Yuanxi would rather believe that he was Qin Shi Huang.
"I--" Fusu stammered and dared not speak.
"I brought my eldest brother here. My eldest mother was talking to that old man and ignored us. We had no choice but to come here to find food by ourselves!" Ziying said aggrievedly.
At first glance, the little guy felt aggrieved, but if he thought about it carefully, could it be that the Liyang Palace was short of food for the two young masters?
What's more, You is here. Whenever Zhao Yuanxi fails to take the little guy out for meals, You will prepare delicious food for him. How could she possibly let them starve?
"Okay, I'll go ask You right now if she's prepared breakfast for you. Why are you sneaking in here to eat? If she really hasn't prepared any, I'll kick her out of Liyang Palace right now!"
Ziying was anxious and hugged Zhao Yuanxi's legs, "Don't go, mother. Ziying was wrong. I shouldn't have lied!"
He sobbed and said, "Grandmother has been talking to that old man for so long, I thought you must be hungry, so I dragged Big Brother over to get you something to eat. If Grandmother is full, maybe she will agree not to let us follow that old man's class."
After a long time, the little guy just didn't want to go to class.
Zhao Yuanxi patted his butt, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. "Don't be rude. Mr. Chunyu is not only your elder brother's teacher, he will also be your teacher. Although his ideas are a bit old-fashioned, his knowledge is among the best. And since you knew that I was talking to Mr. Chunyu, didn't you hear what I said to him?"
Ziying lowered his head in grievance. They talked for so long, how could he possibly listen to everything.
"Mr. Chunyu will continue to teach Fusu. As for you, you can listen if you want to. If you don't want to listen, I won't force you. But you must learn this word. If you don't want Chunyu Yue to teach you, then I will teach you!"
"Really?" Ziying's eyes lit up.
Zhao Yuanxi flicked the baby's head and said, "If you don't want to, forget it!"
"Yes, yes!"
Zhao Yuanxi turned to Fusu and explained, "I have assigned a new task to Mr. Chunyu. For the past six months, you will study with him in the morning and with me in the afternoon."
Fusu nodded.
"So—" Zhao Yuanxi distanced himself from them and looked them up and down. "What did you guys get to eat?"
Fusu's face turned red immediately, he crossed his ten fingers together, and didn't dare to look up at his grandmother.
Ziying hid his hands behind his back, acting as if he had done nothing.
"Huh?" Zhao Yuanxi glared.
Ziying then took out a ball of something that could be considered dough?
"You don't want to give this to me to eat, do you?" Zhao Yuanxi couldn't help but look at her expression.
Ziying whispered, "I, I also want to make noodles for my mother! But she's not very obedient——"
Zhao Yuanxi had made friends with Ziying many times, but he never thought that this child would think of making friends with him. Although the result was not satisfactory and the purpose was not pure, it could be considered as a thoughtful gesture.
"Did you have enough to eat this morning?"
Fusu nodded honestly, and Ziying patted his belly and said no.
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