Only after being reminded by the Prince of Yanping did Young Master Mei go back to get his things.
The Crown Prince of Yanping was worried about having too much stuff and wondered if he should ask two constables to help.
As a result, Young Master Mei returned quickly, carrying a bundle in his arms, not even a full one.
Prince Yanping, “…”
For the first time, he experienced what it meant to be disappointed in someone who was not living up to their potential.
This is absolutely beyond belief.
This is the Suchang Marquis's residence. Who knows which things belong to his Third Young Master Mei? If he says they are, then they are.
Young Master Mei thanked them and then prepared to leave.
Prince Yanping's lips twitched. Just then, some yamen runners carried over two large boxes. Prince Yanping waved his hand, and the runners put down the boxes and opened them.
The box contained gold and some jewelry, among other things.
After all, it is the Suchang Marquis's mansion. Even though it has declined in recent years, it is not without any wealth.
The Prince of Yanping pulled out the deeds to a three-courtyard house and land, as well as deeds to fifty acres of fertile land. He also took a few gold ingots and two large pearls and stuffed them into the hands of the Third Young Master Mei, so that he would have a place to live. "If you leave the capital, we will not be able to take care of you. If you stay in the capital and someone bullies you, go to the city patrol office to find us."
Young Master Mei's nose stung, and his eyes were red.
Although he didn't want the things from the Suchang Marquis's mansion, he didn't want to refuse the kindness of the Prince of Yanping and his family.
He considered these things as favors he received from Prince Ling and the heir of Prince Yanping, and as having nothing to do with the Suchang Marquis's mansion.
After thanking him again, Young Master Mei left with his only servant.
...
Shou Kang Palace.
The Empress Dowager leaned against the large pillow.
She is still blind.
For the past two days, Granny Zhao has been staying by the Empress Dowager's side almost every step of the way.
The Emperor replaced all the palace maids, nannies, and eunuchs in Shou Kang Palace, leaving only her to continue serving the Empress Dowager.
Fearing the Empress Dowager would notice, Zhao Mama dared not leave her side for even a moment.
Even with the utmost care, there are times when things get inconvenient. Just now, as Granny Zhao went to wash her hands, the Empress Dowager, wanting tea, called out, "Ruixin..."
The Empress Dowager called out several times, but no palace maid responded.
Granny Zhao forbade the palace maids from coming near the Empress Dowager. Although the Empress Dowager was blind, she could hear clearly. In addition, these people were selected and sent by Eunuch Yuan. Palace maids were the best at judging people by their appearance. The Emperor had replaced everyone in the Empress Dowager's palace, which meant something big had happened. If they went near the Empress Dowager for no reason, they might accidentally find out something and be silenced.
In the palace, the more you know, the faster you die.
The Empress Dowager leaned against the large pillow, her already uneasy heart growing even more anxious. In her blind Empress Dowager's bedchamber, there wasn't even a single servant left.
After waiting for a while, Granny Zhao returned. The Empress Dowager asked her, "Where did Ruixin go? I called her for a long time, but she didn't answer."
Zhao Mama hurriedly said, "Ruixin is ill. I'm afraid she might pass on her illness to Your Majesty, so I'm letting her rest in her own room."
The Empress Dowager's face was stern. "Ruixin is not here. Where are Hongzhu and Lümei? Bring them to see me!"
Granny Zhao's eyes were red, and she didn't say anything.
The Empress Dowager angrily retorted, "Didn't you hear what I said?!"
Granny Zhao choked up and remained silent.
The Empress Dowager trembled with rage, "Even you dare to bully me because I'm blind?!"
Zhao Mama knew the Empress Dowager's temperament; she wouldn't give up until she got the truth out of her, and besides, this matter couldn't be kept secret at all.
"I don't know where they are either," said Granny Zhao.
The Empress Dowager's heart sank. "Where are they? What does this mean?"
Zhao Mama said, "His Majesty has replaced all the people in Shou Kang Palace, leaving only me to serve the Empress Dowager."
The Empress Dowager's face turned ashen. "Why did the Emperor replace all the people around me? What happened?!"
Granny Zhao did not speak.
The Empress Dowager said urgently, "Tell me quickly!"
Zhao, the old woman, said, "Your Majesty, please don't ask. The Emperor has issued a gag order. If I reveal even half a word, I will be executed..."
Something happened.
Something really bad must have happened!
What exactly happened?
The Emperor went so far as to remove everyone from her Shou Kang Palace, leaving only Zhao Mama to her.
The Empress Dowager asked urgently, "Has something happened to the First Prince or to the Duke of Mao's mansion?!"
Granny Zhao shook her head.
But the Empress Dowager couldn't see it.
The Empress Dowager didn't make things difficult for Zhao Mama. She said, "Let the Emperor come to see me!"
Granny Zhao advised, "Empress Dowager, the Emperor won't come..."
But no one can stop the Empress Dowager from doing whatever she wants.
The Imperial Study.
The emperor is reviewing memorials.
Xiao Xizi stepped forward quickly and said, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager requests that you go to Shou Kang Palace to see her..."
The Emperor said, "Go and tell the Empress Dowager that I am busy."
Xiao Xizi said, "The palace servant who delivered the message said that the Empress Dowager said if you don't go to see her, she'll just wait to collect her body..."
Swish.
The emperor's face instantly darkened.
The emperor slammed the half-read memorial onto the dragon desk.
After all, the Empress Dowager was the Emperor's birth mother.
The Empress Dowager threatened suicide.
The emperor couldn't pretend not to know, because if the empress dowager really tried to commit suicide, he would have to bear the reputation of being unfilial.
The emperor suppressed his anger, stood up, and went to Shou Kang Palace.
The Empress Dowager leaned against the large bolster, waiting for the Emperor to arrive. She heard a familiar footstep, and Zhao Mama said, "Empress Dowager, the Emperor has arrived."
The Empress Dowager then asked, "Why did you replace the people around me?!"
The Emperor said, "They are not serving the Empress Dowager well. I will replace them with a group of more efficient servants."
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