Chapter 48 Where will I be assigned?
Lianqiao also thought of this problem.
Yes, their studies in the inner palace are about to end, and we'll soon know where they'll be assigned.
"Zhimian, where do you think we'll be assigned?" Lianqiao was also a little worried.
If they were assigned to places too far away, they wouldn't be able to see each other as often as they do now.
Song Zhimian thought about where she should go...
"Most of you female physicians go to the Imperial Hospital, but once you're there, you'll be assigned to various palaces to manage the medical records of the nobles in those palaces."
Our female officers...
I've been to quite a few places! The best place, and the easiest place to rise to prominence, is before the Emperor.
However, in recent years His Majesty has heavily relied on eunuchs, and those who serve in the imperial court are mostly eunuchs, with very few palace maids and female officials allowed to go there.
However, His Majesty values Aunt Cui.
Aside from the Emperor's presence, the best place to go is the Empress's Phoenix Palace.
But with the Empress gone, Fengwu Palace had long been sealed off and would no longer need a female physician.
Aside from these two places, I would be assigned to one of the six bureaus. Of the six bureaus and one department, the least likely places for me are the Imperial Food Bureau and the Palace Administration Department.
"I don't care about the other places!" Song Zhimian said with a smile.
Lian Qiao gave an "oh" and then suddenly tugged at Song Zhimian.
"I heard some news the other day that's related to your candidates for female officer, and I think I should tell you!"
"What news?" Song Zhimian asked, a little curious.
"That day, Auntie in charge of medicine made mosquito repellent sachets for Aunt Cui and asked me to deliver them."
When I delivered it to Aunt Cui, I happened to see the head of the ceremony at Ronghua Palace.
I overheard her talking to Aunt Cui, saying that Ronghua Palace had recently sent two female officials away, and they were short of staff right now.
It is said that the Imperial Concubine intends to select two female officials to serve in Ronghua Palace this year.
"Zhimian, do you think... that person won't choose you?" Lianqiao asked softly.
Song Zhimian's heart skipped a beat.
Is Ronghua Palace selecting female officials this year?
Everyone says that Consort Wu is the most favored concubine in the palace, so when people need to be chosen in her palace, she is always the first one to be selected...
She was the mother of the King of Zhao, and all her hopes were pinned on him.
She suddenly said she wanted female officials and wanted to choose first... so she's probably after me.
Now that he has basically broken ties with the Marquis of Zhongyong's mansion, if he enters Ronghua Palace, will he have a good outcome?
Even with the status of a female official, she would definitely be harassed every day...
Song Zhimian's heart jumped.
Could it be that I've really been chosen by Consort Wu?
"Zhimian, shouldn't we think of something? If you go there, it'll be like a lamb entering a tiger's den!"
That woman looks kind, but she's actually very vicious!
Because of Princess Shou Kang's matter, she punished many palace servants with caning!
Zhimian, we…
Song Zhimian quickly gestured to Lian Qiao to stop talking.
"It's alright! Things will work themselves out! I thought about this when I entered the palace."
Don't worry about me, I'm sure I'll get something in return.
"You should worry about yourself first, and think about where you can go. It would be best to stay at the Imperial Hospital." Song Zhimian comforted Lian Qiao.
Lianqiao nodded.
She believed in Song Zhimian.
Someone who could easily orchestrate Cai Boju's accidental death must have a way to solve their own problems.
The two stopped talking about the issue and started chatting about other things.
...
After seeing Lian Qiao off, Song Zhimian went to see Master Yue again to hear about his plans for the next day.
She had originally wanted to inquire about her whereabouts, but Song Zhimian swallowed her words back down.
It's best not to ask.
Asking Master Yue about this is pointless.
If Consort Wu is determined to take me away, not only Master Yue, but even Aunt Cui will be powerless to stop her.
What Song Zhimian needs to do now is pretend she knows nothing.
But with the day of everyone's separation approaching, Song Zhimian was secretly anxious.
She wondered... if she should go and see Lord Ye from the Censorate.
When I donated my dowry, she promised to recommend me for a position as a lady-in-waiting in the palace, and said she would find me a good place...
Now……
Song Zhimian was a little worried that Lord Ye might have forgotten about this matter.
Or perhaps they were too busy and put the matter aside for the time being.
Song Zhimian felt it was necessary to give her a reminder.
Time is of the essence; if we wait until Consort Wu takes her away, it will be too late...
Song Zhimian began to think of an excuse to go to the Supervision Department.
Although the Censorate was under the jurisdiction of the Inner Court, everyone kept their distance from it.
This current Inspector General is ruthless and doesn't care about family ties. She not only investigates the accounts of the Six Ministries and merchants, but she also dares to investigate the accounts of the Imperial Household Department.
What people least want to see is the inspectors coming to their door.
If the inspectors come knocking, the consequences range from being beheaded and imprisoned to having to pay bribes.
Anyway, nothing good ever happens!
Song Zhimian almost scratched her head in frustration.
What kind of legitimate way could she possibly come up with to make a trip to the Censorate?
After thinking for a long time, Song Zhimian finally had an idea.
Even if she is now a candidate for female official, she still receives a salary.
Look, didn't we just give everyone eighteen taels of salary yesterday?
When she first entered the Inner Palace as a lady-in-waiting, she said that she didn't have any other ways to make money, and that she could only earn a little salary by working as a lady-in-waiting in the Inner Palace to donate to the soldiers in the North.
Now that I've received my salary, should I keep my promise and go to the Censorate to donate the money again...?
For the first time, Song Zhimian realized that she was really too smart.
Get big results with little money!
You actually managed to come up with such an idea that everyone else would look down on...
...
So, the next day, Song Zhimian asked Yue Siyi for leave, saying that she was going to the Censorate to fulfill her promise to donate silver.
Upon hearing this, Master Yue's expression became somewhat complicated.
"Zhimian! We all know that you care about the soldiers in the north."
But... you can't leave without a single penny on you!
Eighteen taels... If you donate all of them, then you won't have any silver left.
Why don't you keep eight taels and donate ten taels? Once you're no longer a candidate for lady-in-waiting, your monthly salary will be twenty-five taels, then you can donate even more!
Song Zhimian immediately stated that she would keep her word and would definitely do what she had promised.
...
Soon, Song Zhimian arrived at the Censorate with eighteen taels of silver in her pocket.
At the same time, Ye Yunshu was also looking for Song Zhimian!
Ye Yunshu was also thinking of a way to find Song Zhimian without making a sound.
Unexpectedly, Song Zhimian came to him of her own accord.
"What did she say she came here for?" Xiao Huaijin, who had come to freeload tea again, looked at Wen Shaoqing, who came in to answer, with a surprised expression.
"She said... her salary for this month has been paid, and she's come to donate it! And she's donating it to the soldiers in the North!" Wen Shaoqing said softly.
"Pfft!" Xiao Huaijin spat out the tea in his mouth.
Ye Yunshu was stunned for a long time.
If they hadn't discovered some things, they would have really been fooled by Song Zhimian...
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