Chapter 47 A Play
Because Zhu Zhanji was also in the palace, the palace servants waiting at the palace gate saw it, but it was inconvenient for them to step forward and pass on the message, so they had to hurriedly report to Zhu Zhanji and Concubine Sun.
When Concubine Sun saw that the palace maid looked uneasy, she felt something was wrong, but Zhu Zhanji was right next to her, so there was no reason to prevent the father and daughter from meeting. Therefore, she just asked the palace maid to prepare tea and snacks for Zhu Yuhuan.
Zhu Hanjia was picking flowers in the courtyard. When she saw Zhu Yuhuan coming, she handed the flowers in her hand to Wang Zhen and greeted Zhu Yuhuan, "Big sister."
Zhu Yuhuan leaned over slightly, stretched out his hand to pinch her little face, and said with a smile: "This flower is really beautiful. Later, sister will take you and Tongtong to the greenhouse to pick flowers, okay? There are hibiscus flowers that the female officials have specially tended to. Pick them and bring them back for Empress Sun."
When Zhu Hanjia heard that her second sister was also going, her original restraint immediately disappeared. She nodded vigorously and said, "Okay!" She looked at Zhu Yuhuan carefully for a long time, and suddenly realized that something was wrong. She asked Zhu Yuhuan, "What's wrong with your eyes? Why are they red? There are wounds on your hands..."
Wang Zhen naturally heard everything that was happening outside, but he knew that Princess Shunde had unusual means, and he intended to use the princess to completely eliminate the other party to avoid endless troubles, so he kept silent.
In addition, Wang Zhen also wanted to take this opportunity to test the current situation.
No matter how powerful Princess Shunde is, she cannot defeat the emperor. Maybe he will have his chance then.
Zhu Yuhuan simply reached out and touched her head, then looked at Wang Zhen standing behind her and said, "Take good care of the Third Princess on weekdays. Don't be like that guy outside, playing some unnecessary petty tricks and offending Grandma and Daddy. You'll be the one who suffers the consequences."
Her light glance made Wang Zhen shudder subconsciously.
Although Zhu Hanjia didn't understand why, she still said, "Don't worry, sister. Wang Banban takes good care of me."
Zhu Yuhuan said with a smile: "I know, but although Wang Banban is considerate, she is used to doing rough work after all, and is still not as gentle and capable as the female officials around grandma."
Wang Zhen understood Zhu Yuhuan's implication and bowed hurriedly, saying, "I will take good care of the Third Princess."
If you really think that Princess Shunde is a defeated phoenix and is no better than a chicken, you are totally wrong.
Zhu Hanjia glanced back and forth between Zhu Yuhuan and Wang Zhen, vaguely feeling that the atmosphere seemed a little off, but she still took Zhu Yuhuan's hand and said, "Big sister, let's go in. I've picked flowers for Daddy and Mommy."
"good."
When the two sisters entered together, the tea and snacks were already prepared. Zhu Zhanji saw his daughter coming and said with a smile: "Please sit down. We are all family, so there is no need for formalities. The imperial concubine heard that you were coming, and specially prepared your favorite tea and snacks."
Zhu Yuhuan greeted the two as usual and said politely, "Empress Sun is pregnant. Grandma and the imperial physician both said that the imperial concubine should rest and recuperate. Mother even specifically ordered the concubines and servants in the palace not to disturb Empress Sun. Huanhuan originally wanted to just deliver the gift, but unexpectedly encountered some setbacks, so I came here in person."
Zhu Zhanji frowned slightly and asked, "Twists and turns? What's going on?"
How could the palace maid dare to hide anything? She quickly told the whole story of what had happened outside the palace. Zhu Zhanji said displeasedly, "He's just an eunuch, yet he dares to insult the princess? He's truly lawless! Give him forty lashes and throw him into Anle Hall. Even after he recovers, he's not allowed to return to the Imperial Concubine's palace to serve her!"
Concubine Sun's face turned pale, but she still spoke, "This servant deserves to be punished for offending the princess, but the crime is not serious enough. Moreover, he once took care of Jiajia... Your Majesty, please forgive him..."
Zhu Zhanji, however, was unconcerned and said, "If I spare his life, will there be any rules in this palace from now on? Everyone has to show off their seniority and the status of the master they serve. Do I have to give them face? I didn't expel him from the palace because he served the Third Princess. Otherwise, I would have beaten him out of the palace."
Concubine Sun had no choice but to look at her own daughter. After all, this eunuch was originally serving her. If she could act coquettishly, perhaps she could be saved.
Seeing this, Zhu Hanjia said, "This eunuch dared to offend my elder sister and bring shame to grandma. Father must punish him severely."
Concubine Sun never expected her daughter to say that and was stunned.
Zhu Zhanji was very pleased and said, "That's great. You are sisters, so you should protect each other."
Concubine Sun bit her lips tightly, but ultimately didn't say another word.
Perhaps, as Zhu Zhanji said, they were a family, and she was just an outsider. Only by giving birth to a son could she integrate into the family and have her own place...
Zhu Yuhuan knew very well why Zhu Zhanji treated him this way. Zhu Zhanji wanted to deal with this eunuch regardless of Sun Mengqiu's face. It was nothing more than a warning to the eunuchs in the palace. Don't think that Zhu Zhanji favors them and they really think they have the so-called power. As long as the emperor wants to deal with them, they will be like fish on the chopping board and can be slaughtered at will.
This is also why Zhu Zhanji did not directly expel the eunuch from the palace, in order to serve as a warning.
The emperor is just young, not stupid.
Zhu Yuhuan's performance touched his heart. Whether Zhu Yuhuan did it intentionally or unintentionally, Zhu Zhanji was very satisfied.
Zhu Zhanji had the palace servants move chairs to his side and asked his two daughters to sit down. Then he said to Zhu Yuhuan, "Alright, your eyes are as red as a rabbit. How could even our broad-minded Princess Shunde be so angry? Is there any grievance that Daddy can't handle for you?"
Zhu Yuhuan thought to himself, there are so many grievances, but it’s just that you are unwilling to make the decision.
Thinking this, Zhu Yuhuan simply reached out and hugged Zhu Zhanji's arm, saying, "Father treats me kindly, quite like Emperor Taizong of Tang. These palace servants are just like this eunuch today, taking this opportunity to become arrogant, openly and covertly flattering the powerful and bullying the weak, clearly trying to sow discord between us brothers and sisters." She seemed a little aggrieved, tears welling up in her eyes. She said, "If I hadn't come in and seen Father and Empress Sun, I would have really thought Empress Sun looked down on me because she had a younger brother."
Concubine Sun was startled and quickly said, "Princess, you must be joking. The Empress has treated me well, and you are the apple of the Empress Dowager's and His Majesty's eye. Tongtong and Jiajia have grown up together. How can you say you look down on me?"
Zhu Yuhuan seemed relieved. She let out a long sigh, then burst into laughter and said, "I knew Empress Sun wouldn't do that." She asked Qiuying to bring the box and said, "This is a gift from me to my third sister and unborn brother."
Zhu Zhanji asked curiously, "Do you have any rare treasures to give as a gift?"
After all, this girl has been quirky since she was a child, and she can always come up with some rare things to give to others. Even though he is used to Zhu Yuhuan's appearance, he still can't help but have more expectations for his daughter.
Zhu Yuhuan looked shy and said, "It's not a rare treasure, it's just a token of my appreciation."
The palace maid took the box and handed it to Concubine Sun. She was a little nervous at first, fearing that the box contained another plan of Zhu Yuhuan. She forced herself to calm down and then reached out to open it. However, she saw only a Cuju and five or six small books inside, and was slightly stunned.
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