Chapter 238 Made
"It seems that Concubine Xie wanted Concubine Yu to drink some tea, but she refused, so the two of them started fighting." Chen Xing took a bite of the oil cake and said vaguely, "I got up early and went out for a walk, and happened to run into Xiao Yunzi, and heard what he said."
Chu Liuzheng looked at her and asked, "How early did you get up to run from Yiran Garden to the Imperial Hospital for a walk?"
She felt that the truth was that Chen Xing was not in the palace at all last night and only returned from the Dark Guard Camp in the morning.
She really guessed it right. Chen Xing stayed up all night last night and dissected several lungs. He finally found out the cause of death of the bodies. He was so excited that he didn't even ride a horse when he came back. He ran back directly using light skills.
Chen Xing said, "Xiao Yunzi said that Concubine Xie's arm was broken."
Chu Liuzheng was so shocked that he choked on his porridge. Was the fight so fierce?
Moxiang reluctantly handed her a handkerchief and asked for her help: "Was it Concubine Yu who did it?"
"No." Chen Xing shook his head. "I asked around, and it turns out Concubine Xie tripped over the threshold in panic and broke it herself."
It sounds very exciting. Chu Liuzheng wanted to check the system, but thinking that it was getting late and he had to go to Wenhua Palace to work soon, he had to suppress his curiosity and eat faster.
After breakfast, Chu Liuzheng tidied himself up in front of the mirror and went to Wenhua Hall with Yuzhu to take up duty.
Now that there are five people in the tea room, the shifts have become a rotation system. As for how to arrange it, it all depends on the mood of the head steward Zhou.
Chu Liuzheng felt that she had probably offended this eunuch, otherwise why did she have so many shifts and so little rest time.
Even though she had taken a long sick leave, she didn't have to make it up all at once, right?
Zhou Yuande felt that Miss Liu Zheng had been looking at him with some resentment recently, but he didn't know what was wrong.
How can a confidant who takes the initiative to take on tasks understand the grievances of ordinary workers?
He thought that since His Majesty liked to have Chu Liuzheng waiting by his side, he would schedule more shifts for him, as long as His Majesty was happy. He even secretly regretted that Chu Liuzheng was not a eunuch.
Otherwise, they are master and servant, and their ideas are exactly the same as the emperor's.
This made Chu·Worker·Liu Zheng very distressed. She kept trying to figure out when she had offended Eunuch Zhou. How come she had no recollection of it at all?
Last night, Concubine Xie and Concubine Yu fought with each other... No, the fact that Concubine Yu unilaterally beat Concubine Xie was naturally reported to the emperor, and it was Empress Zhong who came to report it in person.
It wasn't that she wanted to make this trip, but Concubine Xie went to Changchun Palace early in the morning, sat down and started crying. She cried for about a quarter of an hour and she had to see Empress Zhong severely punish Concubine Yu.
Empress Zhong summoned Concubine Yu for detailed questioning. Concubine Yu not only denied beating Concubine Xie, but also said that Concubine Xie wanted to harm her.
The two of them each held their own opinion and argued endlessly.
If it were two different people, Empress Zhong would punish them however she wanted, but since one was Concubine Xie and the other was Concubine Yu, she had to consider it carefully. It would not be good if the punishment was too lenient or too severe.
After much deliberation, Empress Zhong decided that it would be better to report the matter to the emperor for handling.
So he came in a sedan chair.
She briefly recounted the incident and added, "They both hold different opinions. I, a humble servant, dare not make a rash judgment. I beg Your Majesty to make the final decision."
[Tsk tsk, Queen, what you're saying is that your two concubines are fighting, and I can't mediate. You can handle it yourself.]
Chu Liuzheng, who was standing beside her, secretly praised Queen Zhong for her wisdom.
This one is a newly arrived princess. The Gaochang envoys haven't left yet, and yesterday was her first day in the palace. Even for all the gold and silver, she should be given some respect. The other one has the Queen Mother standing behind her. How dare the Queen, her daughter-in-law, offend her?
The queen is quite shrewd. She'll naturally pass the hot potato to the tyrant. Let the tyrant handle it himself, and see who dares to complain.
Xiao Jingfan: "..."
He raised his eyes to look at Queen Zhong across from him and asked, "How do you think we should decide?"
Upon hearing this, Queen Zhong was surprised.
In the past, when encountering such a situation, His Majesty would give direct orders. Why would he ask her today?
But since the emperor had asked, she couldn't remain silent. She said gently, "I think what you two sisters said makes sense. I dare not make rash judgments based on my own hearing. Why not summon you two sisters and hear what you have to say?"
[Tsk tsk, are you just passing the buck here?]
Chu Liuzheng looked at the emperor and empress and felt that they could have a plate of melon seeds.
[In fact, this matter was entirely caused by Concubine Xie herself. The emperor flipped the name of Shao Liyi, not Concubine Yu. If he wanted to vent his anger, he should have gone to Shao Liyi. But he chose Concubine Yu, such a stubborn person, and forced her to drink tea with something added to it. If she refused, he would force her to drink it. Did you know that Concubine Yu could slap you against the wall and you wouldn't be able to get it off?]
She really couldn't understand Xie Jieyu's train of thought. Why would anyone want to be beaten?
After hearing the whole story, Xiao Jingfan glanced at her. He thought he still had a lot of things to deal with and didn't have time to see the two fighting. So he said to Queen Zhong, "This matter was caused by Concubine Xie. Now that she has broken her hand, she has learned her lesson. She must reflect on her mistakes for three days and not stir up trouble again."
"Noble Concubine Yu has committed an insubordination and is unbecoming. She will be fined one month's salary and ordered to copy the palace rules ten times. The Ministry of Internal Affairs will also assign two maids to teach her the rules of the palace."
This punishment was lightly revealed. Empress Zhong was surprised, but she still stood up and bowed: "I obey your command."
Xiao Jingfan suddenly thought of something and added, "Shao Liyi has just entered the palace and is not very familiar with palace affairs. You should personally select a nanny to go to Yaohua Palace to teach her a few things. She has a naive personality, so don't be too harsh on her."
Don't make the defensive meaning of this statement too obvious.
Queen Zhong was slightly stunned. Is His Majesty so concerned about this princess of Western Xia?
Chu Liuzheng was also surprised.
[Oh my, the tyrant really has his eyes on the naive princess! ]
She had been transferred to serve in the imperial court for so long, but this was the first time she saw Xiao Jingfan taking extra care of the concubines in the harem.
[Aiya, please don't be too harsh on her innocent nature. Is the tyrant worried that Mammy's harshness will scare her precious little sweetheart?]
Xiao Jingfan was speechless. What the hell is this "baby sweetheart"?
To prevent hearing any more of his chaotic thoughts, he tapped the table with his fingers and glanced at Chu Liuzheng, "Come here and grind the ink."
Chu Liuzheng: “…”
To be honest, I can do two jobs, at least my monthly salary will increase!
Little palace maids have no human rights.
She resigned herself to her fate and walked forward, rolled up the sleeves of her palace dress, revealing a section of her fair wrist. She picked up the vermilion ink stick and lowered her head to grind it carefully.
While grinding, I muttered in my heart, [More money, more money, more money...]
Xiao Jingfan glanced at her and said critically, "It's too thick, add water."
Chu Liuzheng scooped a small spoonful of water with a teaspoon and continued: [Add more money, more money, more money...]
The action of grinding ink is very rhythmic.
But to Xiao Jingfan it sounded like a devilish sound piercing his ears. He frowned slightly and stared at her as she ground the ink.
It's been polished like this and you still want to pay more. It's good enough that you don't deduct money.
Queen Zhong was about to take her leave when she suddenly saw this scene and paused.
Xiao Jingfan noticed that she hadn't left, so he turned around and asked, "Anything else?"
Queen Zhong shook her head and bowed to take her leave.
At this time, Xiao Anzi ran in from outside. Seeing the queen coming out, he quickly bowed and then ran into the hall to present a letter to the emperor.
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