Chapter 38 I hope you can fight back
The next morning, Chan'er came to the imperial kitchen.
A little palace maid like her was not allowed to approach such an important place casually. Apart from going to get food for Bai Wutong, she hid near the bushes on the other side.
There are few people passing by here, and no one will look over here. Just standing here is not a good idea. It will be troublesome if we are discovered.
Chan'er was thinking about Bai Wutong's instructions when she left this morning. Just then, a young eunuch came over, so she bravely stepped forward and tried to stay calm, "I was helping the queen get breakfast today, and the sachet fell. Did you see it?"
The young eunuch didn't know which palace she belonged to, but he didn't dare to neglect her. "Miss, I didn't see it. What kind of sachet do you have? How about I help you find it?"
Chan'er pouted, "That sachet was given to me by the Queen. The spices inside are all top quality and the material is also very valuable. It's not a big deal if it falls here, but what if a live pig comes one day and steps on my sachet? That pig stinks, it's really unlucky!"
She took out a piece of silver and said, "How about this, if you can help me find it, this silver will be yours."
The young eunuch's eyes lit up as he stared at the silver in her hand, which was estimated to be worth one or two taels. "Don't worry, young lady. The live pig will be delivered tonight. I will definitely help you find it today. Moreover, the pigs sent to the palace are cleaned and tied up, so they will definitely not step on the sachet."
"I see. Thank you for your help. I'll come again this afternoon. If you find it, please send it to me immediately."
The young eunuch still had work to do, so he agreed and ran away.
Chan'er threw her sachet in an inconspicuous corner, looked around, and made sure that there was no one there before leaving.
"My Lady, I have heard that the live pig will be delivered tonight. I don't know exactly when, but I think it will be before the palace gates close."
If it is delivered late, it will not be able to make it in time for the Empress Dowager’s lunch tomorrow.
"Well done." Bai Wutong was never harsh on his servants and stuffed a gold leaf into her hands.
Chan'er walked out of the room happily, and met Lianxin as soon as she came out.
Lian Xin immediately saw the golden leaf that she hadn't even had time to put into her sleeve, "Is this a reward from the Queen?"
"Exactly."
"What did you do for the queen?"
Chan'er is not a smart person and she couldn't think of any excuse no matter how hard she racked her brains.
Seeing that Lianxin was getting impatient, Bai Wutong's voice came from inside the room, "I asked Chan'er to help me with something, Lianxin, come in."
"Yes." Lianxin lowered her head and walked into the room.
Since she was beaten last time, she has become a little more obedient.
Bai Wutong smiled and said, "Just now I asked Chan'er to go to the imperial kitchen to get food, and she was almost embarrassed. This gold leaf is a consolation for her."
Lian Xin felt relieved. She didn't want other maids to climb over her head. "My queen, you took the trouble to explain to me. I am terrified."
She walked forward and gave Bai Wutong a massage, "Madam, the master came in with a message today."
Xun Mingzhi was not a high-ranking official, so if he wanted to bring a message in, he could only pay money. Little do they know that this is the most unsafe method.
Without your own people, confidentiality is too poor and you may be exposed at any time.
Bai Wutong didn't need to guess, he knew what Xun Mingzhi was going to ask, "Is Dad worried?"
Lian Xin nodded, "The master is very anxious and asked when the queen will be favored."
"He dared to let someone bring these words into the palace. If someone with ulterior motives finds evidence of his words, it will be a big problem for both you and me."
According to the rules of the Darong Kingdom, people from the previous dynasty and concubines in the harem could not communicate with each other.
However, those who have some ability will have their own people in the palace, either bribed or squeezed in by any means possible.
This rule only restricts those concubines whose maternal families are not powerful.
Lian Xin lowered her head, "Master is too anxious."
"Whether or not I can be favored is not decided by me, but by the emperor. Haven't you heard how much the emperor values the heir? Even the maids in his palace have been replaced with plump ones."
"My lady, I understand."
After sending Lianxin away, Bai Wutong continued to embroider the purse.
Before I knew it, it was getting dark.
Bai Wutong raised his head and looked at the sky, "Chan'er, prepare some bath water for me."
"Yes, Madam. I went to get the purse this afternoon, and heard from the eunuch that the live pig was delivered before the palace gates closed at night."
Sitting in the warm bathtub, Bai Wutong squinted his eyes comfortably.
After a long while, she stroked her smooth and flat belly and said, "Child, wait a little longer. When the time is right, I will let you show yourself to the public..."
After taking a shower, it was completely dark.
The candles in the palace lit up one after another and then went out one after another.
Wait till midnight.
A dark shadow quietly left Xueqiong Garden, came all the way to the imperial kitchen, and climbed up the tree very lightly.
Following the moonlight, you can clearly see the courtyard behind the imperial kitchen.
There are three entrances to the imperial kitchen. The first entrance is where food is cooked for the emperor, the second entrance is for the concubines, and the last entrance is where sundries are stored and food is cooked for the palace maids and eunuchs.
This is considered an important place, and guards would pass by from time to time.
Bai Wutong climbed up the tree trunk to the top, and when there was no one around, he jumped lightly and landed in the last courtyard.
She came to the place where the firewood was stored and indeed smelled a faint stench.
With a creak—
The door opened.
The large room was filled with dry firewood and a large white pig that was tied up.
The pig looked to be at least three or four hundred pounds and was quite strong. When it heard the sound, it opened its big eyes and made a dull low sound from its nose.
Bai Wutong stepped in, took out the porcelain bottle and placed it under the pig's nose.
The pig grunted twice and soon stopped moving.
Suddenly, footsteps were heard outside.
Immediately afterwards, the door of the woodshed opened and two figures stumbled in.
"Hate it, let me go."
"What are you afraid of? No one will come in here."
The two of them stood opposite the pig and started the most primitive actions.
Bai Wutong, dressed in black, hid in the shadows, looking at the woman's face.
She was wearing a palace dress and looked a little unfamiliar. I thought I must have met her once.
As for the other one, he was a palace guard.
These two people are really brave. They actually dare to hang out here. If they are discovered, they will all die.
However, there are many rules in the harem, and eunuchs are castrated, so they cannot touch women even if they want to. Palace maids had to stay with their masters all the time, and only when they reached a certain age would they have the opportunity to leave the palace and get married. If I can't leave the palace, I will have to stay here alone until I grow old.
Palace ladies are also human beings, with seven emotions and six desires, and they cannot control themselves after a long time.
The act of eating together is a common thing.
After a long time, the two finally left.
Bai Wutong then showed up, and the air was filled with a smell of dejection.
She took out the axe and continued what she hadn't finished.
The knife landed on an inconspicuous part of the rope, cutting off only half and leaving the other half.
Take out another piece of cake and set it aside.
Special medicinal ingredients are added to this pastry. As soon as the door of the imperial kitchen is opened tomorrow and the wind blows in, it will bring with it the fragrance.
By then, the big white pig, having awakened from its coma, will surely go to eat it.
As long as it eats it, it will go crazy after an hour.
Moreover, the emperor also has these herbs in his purse. Once he wears them, the smell will not completely dissipate within a few days. The pig will follow the scent and will definitely target him.
Afterwards, Bai Wutong would place cakes and pastries at various places along the road to attract it to various places near the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
She patted the pig's head and said, "I hope you can fight for your life and not die so soon. It would be best if you can make it to the emperor. If not, forget it. You will also be spared from having your face cut off."
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