Chapter 30: Flirting
Xiao Jingfan stood up and walked out. The moment he turned his back, Chu Liuzheng immediately put down the ink stick, rubbed his wrist, and followed him.
Zhou Yuande stared at the palace door with his eyes wide open, expecting to see his Majesty carrying the beauty out, but instead he saw two people coming out, one in front and one behind, with room for two more in between.
Zhou Yuande: “…”
He gave Chu Liuzheng a look of disappointment.
He clearly saw that His Majesty was interested, but he didn't know how to cherish such a great opportunity!
Chu Liuzheng: “!!!”
[Oh my god! Was Eunuch Zhou flirting with me just now?]
Xiao Jingfan slipped and almost tripped over the threshold.
"Your Majesty!" Zhou Yuande rushed over to help.
Looking at the fat face in front of him, Xiao Jingfan really couldn't connect it with the word "flirting".
"Call the imperial physician!"
"No need." Xiao Jingfan waved his hand, his cold eyes fixed on Zhou Yuande, with murderous intent flowing in his eyes.
——Okay, you’ve become so bold that you dare to snatch people from me!
Zhou Yuande felt a chill in his heart when he was looked at. Why did he feel that his Majesty wanted to kill him?
He, he, he, what did he do?
"Your Majesty, where did you bump into something?" Zhou Yuande's voice trembled, his tone filled with concern. "I am useless. If you are not satisfied, I will punish you as you please. Please don't get angry. The dragon's health is the most important!"
The cold expression on Xiao Jingfan's face eased slightly.
Ever since this servant followed him, whenever he got hurt, he would look as if he wished he could take his place.
If he really knew about Chu Liuzheng's supernatural powers, the first thing he would do would probably be to report to him immediately.
"I'm fine." Xiao Jingfan placed his hand on Zhou Yuande's outstretched arm and said gently, "Let's go to Yude Hall."
"Yes." Zhou Yuande breathed a sigh of relief. Although he didn't know the reason, he had passed this hurdle.
Xiao Jingfan thought as he walked. There were many palace maids and eunuchs who were in pairs in the palace. As long as there was no trouble, he turned a blind eye. Now it seems that it is time to clean up.
A moment later, an oral order was delivered to Changchun Palace.
The Queen's trusted maid Qiu Sui personally sent off the eunuch who came to deliver the imperial edict and returned to the warm room.
"Your Majesty, what is His Majesty's intention in suddenly ordering a thorough investigation into the affair between the palace maids and eunuchs? His Majesty knew about this matter before, but he turned a blind eye and did not inquire into it."
"Whatever your majesty commands, I will do."
Queen Zhong, who was woken up, had her black hair loose as she lazily leaned on the Hundred Bat Pillow. She tapped the end of her brow with the golden ring on her little finger. She opened her half-closed peach blossom eyes and glanced at Qiu Sui. "You personally supervise this matter. Don't let anyone take advantage of this opportunity."
Qiu Sui bowed and said, "Yes."
The next morning, the purge against palace maids and eunuchs who were having affairs began. Qiu Sui personally led people to conduct a thorough investigation of every palace and hall.
For a time, everyone felt insecure, especially those who had formed an alliance with others, who wished to break up with them immediately.
Wanshou Palace.
Hearing the chaotic commotion outside, the Empress Dowager couldn't even play cards anymore and sent people out to see what was causing all the noise.
Nanny Zhao went out herself and returned in less than a moment, "Your Majesty, it's Qiu Sui, who serves as the Empress, who has received orders to thoroughly investigate the affair between the palace maids and eunuchs."
The eldest princess, who had been living in the palace these days, threw a card and asked in confusion, "Why are you suddenly investigating this?"
Madam Zhao replied softly, "Last night, His Majesty sent an oral decree to Changchun Palace."
"What does the emperor mean?" The Queen Mother's eyes turned slightly, wondering, "Why is he suddenly interfering in this matter?"
How would Madam Zhao know? Guessing the emperor's intentions is a capital crime.
Fortunately, the Queen Mother had no intention of getting to the bottom of the matter.
After a game of cards, the eldest princess was worried about her son and stood up to say goodbye. After seeing her son off, Nanny Zhao returned and waved her hand to let the palace maids and eunuchs go out.
The queen mother picked up the red date and longan tea and drank it, glancing at her from the corner of her eye, "Is there any movement in Wenhua Palace?"
"Nothing can be hidden from the Queen's discerning eyes." Nanny Zhao stepped forward and said softly, "Last night, His Majesty ordered Caiyue to be thrown into the Moon Pond, where she soaked for over an hour."
"Useless thing!" The Queen Mother frowned. "What did she do?"
Madam Zhao glanced at her and said, "It is said that the scent of the perfume on her body was too strong, and it displeased His Majesty."
The Queen Mother: “…”
If I remember correctly, she was the one who gave it to me specially.
"I remember that the prince liked that flavor, why did he suddenly dislike it?" The Queen Mother's mouth drooped, a little unhappy, "I specially ordered the Imperial Pharmacy to mix it, and they didn't even tell me."
Zhao Ma thought to herself, didn't you explicitly say that the perfume powder was to be used by His Majesty, but only said it was for the young lady? Wouldn't the pharmacist have misunderstood?
"Your Majesty, please be magnanimous and don't bother with them."
"I don't care about them." The Queen Mother leaned back on the square pillow and sighed, "I just want to have more grandchildren. I'd love them all, regardless of whether they're princes or princesses. But look at the Emperor. He's diligent in his work, but he doesn't even bother visiting the harem.
If you look at the records of the Imperial Household Department, you can count the number of times the emperor visited the harem with one hand. When will I be able to hold my golden grandson?"
"Your Majesty, isn't there Princess Huirong?" Madam Zhao said with a smile, "Your Majesty, Consort Shu will be bringing the princess to pay her respects to you shortly."
Thinking of her lovely granddaughter, the Queen Mother was delighted and ordered, "The princess likes sweet-scented osmanthus cake and golden candied dates. Hurry and have the kitchen prepare them."
"I know you love the princess, so I've prepared some snacks."
The Queen Mother nodded with satisfaction.
Aunt Zhao asked softly, "My Lady, is Caiyue still here?"
The Queen Mother pondered for a few breaths, "You have put a lot of effort into training her. Since the Emperor has not transferred her from Wenhua Palace, then keep her here for now and see what happens to her."
"only."
*
The fragrance of medicine lingers in Nongyun Garden.
Chu Liuzheng boiled the remaining typhoid medicine, let it warm, and gave it to Caiyue, whose cheeks were flushed with fever.
Caiyue swallowed unconsciously, mumbling incessantly.
"mother……"
"I'm not your mother." Chu Liuzheng pulled out his sleeves helplessly, laid the person flat on the bed, and covered him with the quilt.
Caiyue started shouting again: "Dad... I won't go..."
Chu Liuzheng reached out and touched her forehead, which was still burning hot, with the temperature not decreasing at all.
Chu Liuzheng wrung out a cold handkerchief and put it on Caiyue's forehead. Looking at the person who was feverish and unconscious, he couldn't help but sigh softly.
Look, this is the end of climbing onto the dragon bed. It’s lucky to be able to keep your life.
The news that Caiyue was punished by the tyrant to soak in the Moon Pool for more than an hour has now spread throughout the palace, and no doctor in the entire Imperial Hospital is willing to come and treat her.
"I have done what I should do. I will wait and see what happens to you."
It's true that Chu Liuzheng sympathizes with Caiyue, but this path was chosen by Caiyue herself. Chu Liuzheng's sympathy is not so overflowing that he would go against the tyrant for Caiyue.
Feeling a little down, Chu Liuzheng decided to read some gossip to cheer himself up.
The head of the Ministry of Works was found staying overnight at Wanfang Tower by his wife, who then broke one of his legs with a mace. Wow! The wife is so impressive! Was it the middle leg she broke?
[Tsk, it's just the left leg, I was too gentle.]
[Hahaha, in order to make his dog and his beloved dog finally get married, the director of the Imperial Observatory actually disguised himself as a blind fortune teller and went to the residence of the Minister of Rites to cheat and deceive people!]
[The Left Shaoqing of the Dali Temple actually… Holy shit! Such a jerk!!]
(End of this chapter)
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