Several officials looked at each other, but dared not say anything.
As soon as the Regent returned from a victorious battle, the Emperor forcibly took away the Regent's military power on the grounds that he had "presented women and seduced the prince."
Right now, the Regent may not be willing to help.
Finally, the oldest cabinet minister spoke tentatively:
"I wonder if His Royal Highness the Regent has any advice?"
Chu Dichi raised his eyes and said, "What advice can I give you?"
Everyone choked.
"I was seriously injured in the battle in the Western Regions this time and I need to recuperate for a while. I am relieved to have all the civil and military officials in the court to share my worries."
Chu Dichi stood up and bowed to the Emperor Chu in front of the dragon case:
"I'll take my leave, my brother."
After saying that, he left.
Several ministers opened their mouths, then closed them again, not daring to say more.
Out of the imperial study.
What flashed through Chu Dichi's mind was the sachet in Zhaolan Palace. The tassels on the sachet were exactly the same as the tassels that were torn off the woman on the night of the celebration banquet.
Chong Feng followed: "Master, are you leaving the palace now?"
"Go to Zhaolan Palace!"
Go straight into Zhaolan Palace.
At that time, Chu Li was taking medicine and was not surprised to see the man breaking in.
"Didn't the uncle leave? Is there anything else?"
Chu Dichi walked into the house and stared at Chu Li's fair and beautiful face.
She is young and has not fully grown up yet. Her fair complexion makes her look like a handsome young man, but her bright eyes and white teeth also give her a bit of the gentleness of a woman.
He walked closer to the bed and asked, "Is the sachet yours?"
"What sachet?"
"Don't play dumb with me."
He raised his big hand and threw the sachet in front of her.
The messed up tassels are like that night of infatuation and derangement in the imperial garden.
Chu Li frowned, picked up the sachet and took a look. The serving maid Shuang'er saw it and shuddered violently.
Chu Li looked over and asked: "Why are you shaking?"
Shuang'er knelt down in fear:
"Master, spare me! This, this sachet... belongs to me!"
Chu Li frowned even more tightly when he heard this:
"It's just a sachet, why are you kneeling down and begging for mercy? Or are you hiding something from me?"
"Lord, spare my life!"
Shuang'er kowtowed and fell to the ground, her voice filled with tears:
"On the night of the celebration banquet, when I was about to return to Zhaolan Palace, I was suddenly grabbed and dragged into the flowers. That person forcibly stripped me of my clothes... I saw his face clearly. It was His Royal Highness the Regent. I was afraid that it would be a capital crime, so I didn't dare to mention it to anyone."
Chu Li's expression was slightly grim:
"That night, I was wondering why I couldn't find you. It turns out that you and the Regent were...confused!"
Such a thing happened, but he didn't tell her.
"Shuang'er, you have served me for many years, and have always been obedient and sincere. How could you commit such a serious crime!"
"I dare not have any desire for the Regent, and I was forced to do this. Please, Master, the Regent, spare my life!"
Shuang'er knelt down and cried.
Chu Li clenched his fists, and his look of disappointment said it all.
Shuang'er sobbed and sobbed.
Chu Dichi looked at Shuang'er coldly. She was pretty, but she wasn't so beautiful that he couldn't lose control.
"You confessed everything before I even tried you. Aren't you afraid of the death penalty now?"
Shuang'er's back stiffened:
"I am a humble servant. It is a great blessing for me to serve the Regent for one night. I dare not ask for more."
Chu Dichi looked down at her, his voice cold and intimidating:
"Since you have feelings for me, why didn't you prove my innocence the next day when I was falsely accused of raping Concubine Lan of Qingxue Palace?"
"That night, I was terribly scared and hid in my room. I didn't dare to go out. When I heard the news about Qingxue Palace, you had already left the palace."
"Is that so?"
Shuang'er buried her head deeply, feeling only that sharp gaze like an arrow falling on her back, almost piercing through her body.
The palms of my hands were already soaked with sweat.
He pressed his ten fingers hard on the ground to suppress the trembling of his body.
"This sachet is exquisitely embroidered and made of expensive Nine Cloud Brocade. I'm afraid it's not something a palace maid like you deserve."
Shuang'er replied:
"My aunt is the head of the Embroidery Department. She used the leftover fabrics from the ladies' clothes cutting to embroider this brocade bag for me to use as a pillow."
"Chongfeng."
Chongfeng understood and immediately went to Jinxiu Division to verify.
Chu Dichi paced and sat aside, playing with the sachet in his hand and glancing at Chu Li on the couch.
Chu Li had a handsome face and a normal demeanor.
Shuang'er fell to the ground, sweat dripping from the tip of her nose onto the ground, not daring to breathe.
Soon, Chong Feng turned back: "Master..."
Two whispers have been verified.
Shuang'er did have an aunt who worked in the Jinxiu Division, and the palace maids there would often use the leftover fabrics given by the concubines to make socks, handkerchiefs or sachets.
Chu Li spoke:
"I never thought that my uncle and my maid would have such a relationship. However, Shuang'er is of humble origin. If this matter gets out, it will damage my uncle's reputation. He has a concubine before marrying a concubine, which will not be good for the reputation of my future aunt."
"Why don't I take care of Shuang'er for my uncle? This will prevent a fifth person from finding out about this."
Chu Dichi's expression suddenly became dark, with a hint of sharpness flashing across it.
"I will never treat a woman I have favored badly."
"Since Shuang'er and I are already married, I will ask the Emperor for her and let her enter the Regent's Palace as a maid. This will prevent outsiders from thinking that I am heartless and irresponsible."
Shuang'er was overjoyed:
"Thank you, Your Majesty the Regent!"
Chu Li frowned slightly.
I vaguely feel like something is not right...
When did he ever care about his reputation?
Over the years, his father had arranged many marriages for him, and many ministers had recommended their daughters to him, but none of them caught his eye.
"For many years, the Emperor's uncle has not had a wife or concubine. Shuang'er is humble, and it is her blessing to be favored by the Emperor's uncle. I believe the Emperor's uncle will treat her well?"
Chu Dichi stood up and said, "Of course."
He looked at Chu Li meaningfully.
"Go back home."
Shuang'er stood up and looked at the Ninth Prince, "Master..."
Looking across the Great Chu, there are few women who are not fascinated by the Regent's charm, and she is no exception.
Being able to be the regent's concubine is a great honor.
Thank you for giving her this opportunity. As the master entrusted her with this, she would never reveal a single word.
Chu Li closed his eyes.
The Regent's character and the Regent's Palace were not a good place to be. Since Shuang'er had feelings for her and could help her, she agreed.
"Shuang'er, you have served me for nine years with all your loyalty. Tomorrow, I will have someone arrange for money and maids as your dowry. Even if you are a maidservant, I will not let you suffer any injustice."
Shuang'er's eyes turned red with gratitude:
"Thank you, Lord!"
"Go ahead."
"yes!"
Shuang'er followed the Regent out of the palace. The room was empty, but the oppressive feeling from the man's visit still remained, making people feel uneasy.
Chu Li was worried.
The Regent is suspicious by nature, but he is so straightforward today. Regarding the sachet... he should believe it, right?
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Regent's Palace.
Nightfall.
Shuang'er brought a basin for washing and knelt respectfully in front of the armchair, "Your Highness, I will help you wash your feet."
She lifted the man's black boots with both hands and carefully took them off.
Chu Dichi sat back, with his hands spread out on the armrests of the armchair, his fingertips tapping casually:
"Last year, a soldier lied about military secrets, but I discovered his mistake on the spot. I cut off his head, shaved off the flesh, made a wine cup out of his skull, and gave it to his younger brother as a reward."
Shuang'er's hands trembled violently.
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