Chapter 1017: Sister Pomegranate is Different
The second prince's fleeing figure left a deep impression on people.
What followed were various versions of legends about this incident that popped up like mushrooms after rain.
Some people said that the second prince wanted to eat chicken and couldn't control himself for a moment, so he ran into someone's chicken coop.
Some people said that the second prince practiced evil skills and almost went insane, and fell from the building.
Some even said that the Second Prince just liked to enjoy the cool breeze with his bare bottom...
And so on, statements like these are becoming more and more outrageous as they spread.
As for why these people were so bold as to criticize the prince, there is no way of knowing.
Anyway, they just heard it from others.
In short, this matter spread very quickly and directly overshadowed the rumor that the second prince was in love with Princess Fude.
As the saying goes, the best way to suppress a piece of gossip is to replace it with another piece of gossip.
With a "bang", Emperor Tianxi slammed the imperial desk.
"Call the third prince!" Emperor Tianxi said angrily.
The young eunuch who was serving in the imperial study was wondering why the emperor did not look for the second prince but instead wanted to summon the third prince. However, he still agreed and hurried out to convey the order.
However, before he reached the door, Emperor Tianxi said again: "Stop!"
The young eunuch hurriedly stopped, turned around, lowered his head and waited for the emperor's instructions.
Emperor Tianxi waved his hand and said helplessly, "Forget it, leave."
The young eunuch was a little confused.
I don't know if this retreat is to summon the third prince, or not to summon him and just let him go out.
The young eunuch didn't dare to ask.
After all, this was his first time working alone.
The young eunuch left the imperial study and hurried to find Eunuch Liu.
Eunuch Liu sprained his ankle, so he rested in his room.
"Master Liu, what do you think the emperor means by this?" The young eunuch went to Eunuch Liu, told him the situation and asked.
Eunuch Liu felt a little tired when he saw the confused look on the young eunuch's face.
This child is a little bit slow in thinking.
The emperor obviously suspected that the outrageous spread of the Second Prince's affair must be related to the Third Prince's instigation.
But there is no evidence.
Even if the Third Prince was called over, he would not admit it.
It is possible that the Third Prince will quarrel with the Emperor because of the Second Prince, who has brought shame upon Princess Fude's reputation.
The emperor must have thought of this and didn't want to cause trouble, so he simply ignored it.
"What the emperor means is that you should serve in the tea room from now on and don't have to work in the imperial study." Eunuch Liu said.
Young eunuch: “…”
Suddenly he lost the good job of appearing in front of the emperor.
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It is said that Tang Bao was in the teahouse that day and saw the second prince making a fool of himself.
Before I left, the teahouse manager came with many cakes, candied fruits and other things.
He also said that it was sent here on the orders of his boss.
Only then did Tang Bao realize that this teahouse was actually owned by the Cheng'en Palace.
Tang Bao looked at the steward with a flattering smile on his face, and couldn't help but think that it was this steward who was so bold as to run to ask for compensation from the second prince.
No wonder……
It turned out that it was Prince Cheng'en who was behind it.
Tang Bao is clear-headed.
"Thank you, Your Highness." Tang Bao said with a meaningful smile, "I will go to the palace to express my gratitude someday."
Anyway, she went to Prince Cheng'en's Mansion every few days to take the pulse of Concubine Liu and Prince Cheng'en.
After saying that, he ordered Shi Liu to give a reward to the manager.
How could the manager be willing to accept it?
The prince said that this little princess has great merits.
If I accept the money, what should I do if something bad happens to me?
"It is my blessing to be able to help the princess get relief." The steward said with a nod.
When Tang Bao heard the steward say this, she understood that King Cheng'en must have said something to the steward.
Otherwise, the person in charge would not have said something like "letting himself vent".
Tang Bao didn't say anything more and waved his hand to let the manager leave.
Bai Shuqing sat aside, thought about it, and finally understood.
After all, she was a lady from a wealthy family, and through what the teahouse manager said, she roughly understood the twists and turns of the matter.
He couldn't help but sigh: "You've only been in the capital for such a short time, and already relatives of the royal family are rushing to you to curry favor with you. It's really--" Incomparable!
Bai Shuqing had to admit that she was no match for Tang Bao.
"I have a good character and good relationships with others. There's nothing I can do about it. You can't envy me." Tang Bao said seriously.
Bai Shuqing: “…”
Just, I feel depressed.
Could it be that I have a bad character? I'm not popular?
Bai Shuqing simply picked up the cakes on the table and started eating.
If I continue, I'm afraid she will be too upset to eat.
She recognized it at a glance. It was a pastry from Weibaozhai.
You should know that if you don’t order Weibaozhai’s cakes in advance, you can’t buy them at all.
She will definitely eat to her heart's content today!
Bai Shuqing ate in a huff, while Tang Bao distributed some cakes and asked Shi Liu to take Bai Shuqing's maid Chun Liu to eat outside.
"Miss, I'm outside. Just call me if you have any questions." Shi Liu said happily.
There are also many tables in the corridor outside.
She could just ask Chunliu for a pot of tea.
The two drank tea and ate cakes while listening to the storyteller downstairs.
It couldn’t be better!
Chun Liu was naturally happy too. He looked at Bai Shuqing eagerly, waiting for his mistress' instructions.
Bai Shuqing waved her hand and said graciously, "Go ahead..."
"Thank you, Miss."
Chunliu's face was full of joy. He knelt down and bowed to Bai Shuqing, then happily went out with Shiliu.
Bai Shuqing looked at Tang Bao and said, "It's you who indulges these maids like this."
After saying this, he picked up the celadon teacup and took a sip gracefully.
He added, "The master is still drinking tea, but they have gone outside to listen to books. Aren't you afraid that if you indulge them, they will become more and more unruly?"
Tang Bao picked up a piece of walnut cake, thought for a moment, and said, "Sister Pomegranate has been by my side all these years. She's called a maid, but she's not really a maid. She's like a family member. When the day comes that she wants to leave, or someone comes looking for her, I'll naturally let her go."
After saying that, he put the walnut cake into his mouth.
Light and sweet...
Bai Shuqing shook her head after hearing what Tang Bao said.
"The master is the master, and the maid is the maid. How can they be family?" Bai Shuqing disagreed, "There are differences between the noble and the humble, and between legitimate and illegitimate children. This is the rule!"
Bai Shuqing began to teach Tang Bao, a little girl from the country.
"I'm telling you, every wealthy family has to follow rules," Bai Shuqing said seriously. "If the rules are broken, the whole house will be in chaos, especially your Princess's Mansion. If you don't manage it well, there's no telling when it will be in chaos..."
"The Princess's Mansion naturally has its own rules." Tang Bao said with a smile: "I'm just saying that Sister Pomegranate is different. Sister Pomegranate..."
"Bang!"
The door of the private room was suddenly pushed open.
Tang Bao and Bai Shuqing were startled and looked over in surprise.
I saw a burly man falling into the door.
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