Chapter 358 Why not verify it?
Da Zhuang couldn't wait to pull the widow towards her home.
Along the way, his eyes kept wandering on the other person's plump body, and his mind was full of unbearable images.
This time, I will definitely be able to regain my strength!
As soon as he entered the widow's house, Da Zhuang rushed towards her like a mad beast...
However, only half an hour later, he walked out of the house dejectedly, like an eggplant hit by frost.
The widow stood in the house, silently watching his leaving back without saying a word. He put on his clothes slowly, turned around and left.
At the corner, a dark figure flashed out from the darkness, handed her a silver ingot, and asked in a low voice, "How is it?"
"He's totally useless. I've been trying for a long time but there's no response at all." The widow took the silver without any shyness and counted it carefully. "Thank you, sir! If there are any good opportunities to make money like this in the future, don't forget to look for me."
The black shadow snorted coldly, with a look of disdain on his face, turned around and quickly disappeared into the darkness.
A widow is a woman who will do anything for money. She is so dirty and disgusting!
Da Zhuang returned to Xun Mansion in dejection and went into his room.
As soon as he lay down, the image of Granny Li kept appearing in his mind, making him distracted and unable to fall asleep.
Finally, he completely succumbed to his desire, stood up and walked straight outside.
Soon, bursts of blushing noises came from Granny Li's house again.
All this was under Xun Mingzhi's close surveillance.
To ensure that everything went smoothly, he secretly observed for a few more days.
It was not until mid-January that he finally confirmed that the effect of this strange medicine was really as the legend said. It only reacted to the person who applied the ointment. He had no interest in other women, no matter how young and beautiful they were.
The news reached the palace.
After reading the letter, Bai Wutong quietly formed a bold plan in his mind.
Originally, she had not planned to take this step so early, but since the opportunity had come to her, she would not let it go easily.
If Zhang Chengyan continues to come into contact with the ointment used by the Turkic beauty, he will probably become a puppet controlled by desire like Dazhuang.
Bai Wutong leaned lazily on the cushion and began to carefully sort out his forces.
Now, most people in the harem have become her confidants.
As the most favored imperial concubine, after the queen's death, her status in the harem was unmatched and she could be called the master of the harem.
What's more, while other concubines in the harem were childless, she had four children, including the crown prince and the eldest princess.
The children were clever and were loved by the emperor.
Under such circumstances, everyone in the harem naturally tried to please her.
There is also the Xun family outside the palace.
The Xun family may appear to be inconspicuous on the surface, but in fact, many people are vying to curry favor with the Xun family for Bai Wutong's sake.
Xun Mingzhi had successfully bribed many officials in secret to expand his power.
Xun Yuanliang, Xun Yuanshan and other members of the Xun family also gained important positions with their talents from the emperor and had a bright future.
In short, Bai Wutong had unknowingly grasped some of the power of the former court and the harem.
Once something happens to the emperor, the prince, as the eldest son, will inevitably ascend to the throne!
Even if someone objects, she has two other sons.
When Zhang Chengyan ascended the throne, he eliminated most of his brothers, eliminating the hidden danger of princes fighting for the throne.
After thinking it all through, Bai Wutong stood up and said, "Let's go and see the emperor."
She casually threw the letter into the charcoal brazier, watched the flames devour it until it turned into ashes, then turned and left.
Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Green smoke curls up from the gilded incense burner.
Zhang Chengyan was concentrating on reviewing memorials, his cinnabar pen moving across the pages of paper, leaving behind eye-catching comments.
Hearing the footsteps, he asked casually without raising his head, "How are Zhaoyang and Yunhe today?"
"They are all fine, but the weather is getting colder now. I am worried that they will catch a cold, so I didn't let them come today."
"Well, they are still young and go out frequently, so they are indeed prone to catching colds." Zhang Chengyan put down the pen in his hand and looked up at her.
Bai Wutong sat down beside him, his eyes falling on the memorial intentionally or unintentionally.
After two years of careful companionship and management, Zhang Chengyan's trust in her has reached an unprecedented level.
Bai Wutong cleverly helped him solve many difficult problems.
Whether it was the epidemic or the secretly spreading folk songs, they were all successfully quelled under her planning.
According to palace rules, concubines in the harem were not allowed to touch memorials, but Zhang Chengyan tacitly allowed her to watch from the side.
Bai Wutong's eyes lingered on a memorial and she deliberately said, "Your Majesty, I see in this memorial that there is a severe snowstorm in the north and many people have died there?"
Zhang Chengyan nodded slightly, with a bit of helplessness in his tone, "Some did die, but not too many. It's like this every year."
Every winter, there are always some people who are unable to withstand the severe cold due to poverty and illness.
Whether it is food, drinking water, or coal for heating, all require money to purchase, not to mention that many poor people do not even have a warm quilt and can only shiver in the cold wind.
Bai Wutong's heart moved and he raised his eyebrows.
This was the first time she took the initiative to mention the contents of the memorial in front of Zhang Chengyan. Strictly speaking, this had violated palace rules.
According to convention, as the emperor, Zhang Chengyan should have severely reprimanded, but he did not react at all, and even responded to Bai Wutong's words.
Bai Wutong hugged his arm and said in a coquettish voice, "Your Majesty, I am sorry for peeking at your memorials and asking you about it. I will close my eyes now and never look at it again."
Zhang Chengyan patted her hand gently, a smile appeared on his face, not caring at all, "No problem, just watch it."
"Your Majesty, you are so kind."
At this moment, Bai Wutong was certain that his two years of hard work had not been in vain.
Even though Zhang Chengyan had no love for her and would occasionally show mercy to other concubines, she had already achieved great success in terms of trust and dependence!
Bai Wutong said in a gentle voice, "Your Majesty, I heard that the people sent to the Turks have returned. Did they find any important clues?"
She had always known about this matter, and Zhang Chengyan felt that there was no need to hide it, so he said frankly, "I didn't find anything substantial, I only heard a rumor. However, it is difficult to confirm whether this rumor is true or not."
"If that's the case, why doesn't Your Majesty try to verify it?"
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