"That's exactly what I want! Go and see if there is a suitable house. After he comes to see the emperor, give it to him!" Chongzhen said.
"I obey your command!"
After returning to the Hu family's house that evening, he had dinner, discussed medical matters with Hu Xian, and then retired to his room for bed. Zhao Xiaofei planned to explore the area to see if there were any places that had remained unchanged for hundreds of years from the Ming Dynasty to modern society. He didn't want to travel back from here and suddenly appear on the main road and get hit by a car. Or he didn't want to travel back and end up in someone else's house and be arrested as a thief. If he saw a girl changing clothes, haha! He would definitely be arrested as a hooligan.
In Wanping City, he was lucky; his house became a vacant lot after a few hundred years. As for Imperial Physician Hu's home, it seems that hundreds of years later, it was probably near Andingmen, because he could see the Drum Tower to the south. At that time, besides the Imperial Palace, the Drum Tower and Bell Tower were the tallest buildings.
Zhao Xiaofei fell asleep while thinking. In a daze, he heard Xiao Si coming into the room and pushing him. Zhao Xiaofei rubbed his eyes and asked, "Brother Xiao Si, why are you looking for me? It's not even daybreak yet!" After saying that, he yawned.
"Someone is coming from the palace! The emperor is summoning you! Change your clothes quickly! Get ready to go to the palace!" Seeing Zhao Xiaofei wake up, Hu Xian walked into the room and said anxiously.
"Ah! Which father-in-law is coming?" Zhao Xiaofei asked while putting on his clothes.
"It's Eunuch Wang Erxi!" said Hu Xian.
"Who is he?" Zhao Xiaofei had only heard of Wang Chengen and Cao Huachun. He had never heard of the other eunuchs.
"Wang Erxi is the apprentice of Eunuch Wang Chengen, and is deeply loved by the emperor and the empress." Hu Xian said.
Zhao Xiaofei called out to Xiao Si, "Brother Xiao Si! Take out 50 taels and give it to the eunuch who has arrived. Please wait a moment!"
Upon hearing the young prince's order, Xiao Si immediately took the money and went to do it. Zhao Xiaofei quickly washed and dressed, applying foundation and natural makeup. She had to make a good impression when meeting the emperor for the first time, so she had to dress well.
After getting dressed, he went to the front hall and saw a young man sitting there in eunuch attire, wearing a black gauze hat and holding a whisk. Zhao Xiaofei approached Wang Erxi and bowed, saying, "My humble servant greets Eunuch Wang!"
Wang Erxi smiled and said, "You are the second prince of Nan'ao Kingdom? You are indeed a handsome man!" Of course he was happy to get the silver.
Zhao Xiaofei also saw Wang Erxi's appearance at that moment. He was not the ugly eunuchs in TV dramas. This Wang Erxi was quite handsome, with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a delicate face. If he were in modern times, he would definitely be a handsome young man!
Zhao Xiaofei said, "No, no! My father-in-law is the handsome and elegant one!"
"You are really good at talking! I am here to pass on a message. Please accept the order, Second Prince of Nan'ao Kingdom!" said Wang Erxi.
Zhao Xiaofei didn't react, and Hu Xian quickly pulled Zhao Xiaofei to his knees. He said to him, "Kneel down quickly and receive the order!"
Zhao Xiaofei finally reacted and quickly knelt down. Wang Erxi said, "The Emperor has issued an oral order! Zhao Xiaofei, the Second Prince of Nan'ao, is ordered to appear before the Emperor in the palace after the morning court session today! This is my decree!"
After receiving the imperial edict and expressing his gratitude, Zhao Xiaofei said to Wang Erxi, "Thank you, Eunuch Wang! I am a newcomer and don't quite understand the rules of our dynasty. I hope you can give me some guidance." After receiving the imperial edict, Zhao Xiaofei took out another 50 taels of silver and gave it to Wang Erxi.
Wang Erxi immediately beamed and said, "Little Prince! Don't be nervous! The Emperor said! Little Prince, you've just arrived in the Ming Dynasty, so it doesn't matter if you don't know the rules. Just go through the motions in the palace, and the Emperor will just ask a few questions. I heard that the Emperor is even going to reward you with a house!"
"Thank you, eunuch!" Zhao Xiaofei felt much more at ease. Isn't it just a formality? Easy! If we had to go to the Ministry of Rites to perform the ceremony first and then meet Chongzhen, it would take too long. It seems that no matter in the past or the future, if the gifts were delivered in place and the money was paid in place, efficiency would be high.
Zhao Xiaofei followed Wang Erxi in a carriage and arrived at the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City. It was dawn, and the ministers waiting at the city gate for the morning court had already entered the palace.
Zhao Xiaofei and Wang Erxi walked to the Hall of Supreme Harmony and could only stand outside the Hall, waiting to be summoned after the emperor and ministers finished discussing state affairs.
Zhao Xiaofei was curious! He'd only seen Chongzhen in TV dramas, so he had no idea what the real Chongzhen looked like. Taking advantage of Wang Erxi's inattention, he quickly peeked in, and that one glimpse startled Zhao Xiaofei. "Holy crap!" This guy's features really resembled Hong Kong actor Lawrence Ng. Even from a distance, he could still vaguely see a lot of white hair on his temples. He looked so old. I heard Chongzhen was only thirty years old. He looked so young, yet so prematurely aged.
Wang Erxi was frightened by Zhao Xiaofei's behavior and quickly pulled him back. He whispered, "You can't look inside unless the emperor summons you! You have to know the rules!"
Zhao Xiaofei was delighted. He had finally seen the legendary Emperor Chongzhen. Yes! Chongzhen! Alive!
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