He Yu helped He Sheng into Lanyuan Pavilion, which was even more depressed and cold than they imagined.

The wind and snow in Lanyuan Pavilion seemed to be heavier than elsewhere. Several dead trees had already been bent by the heavy snow. The brittle branches could not hold the wind and snow, and they collapsed all of a sudden.

The whole courtyard was covered with heavy snow and dead trees, and there were not even a few footprints.

He Sheng and He Yu looked at each other, and they could understand what each other was thinking.

"It must be too miserable for Mr. Zhi..." He Yu looked around. Lanyuan Pavilion used to be a unique small courtyard, but now it is desolate and not human at all. An unfavored concubine lives here. She will only feel sorry for herself all day long. Living here is like being locked in a cage forever. It seems that she can have access to the outside world, but in fact, her freedom is still controlled. "There are no palace maids who can practice cleaning here." ah!"

He Sheng and He Yu were working as servants in the Qinzheng Palace. The Emperor did not think about these concubines, and naturally they had no way to get in touch with them. On weekdays, he always looked at Concubine Mei, Ming Concubine Ning Gui, Concubine Yan, and others, who were graceful and radiant, and felt like I know that there are many unloved concubines in the palace, but I have never seen them with my own eyes.

The servants who work for the emperor are more popular in this palace than the master and his wife. As long as the emperor is not angry, not many people in the palace dare to look at them. After all, it depends on the master to beat a dog. There are people in this palace How many people want to please the emperor, don't they all have to please He Sheng first?

Even He Sheng bought a courtyard outside the palace, with a large courtyard with several entrances and exits. During the monthly public holidays, he could go home and have people take care of him. If he liked it, he could buy a few girls to warm the bed. It's not a bad thing. When he was in the palace, he could also have a few obedient disciples around him. There were always people waiting on him in front and back. Unlike this noble man, who had been living in this small corner for eight years. Worse than a slave.

He Sheng frowned and grimaced. He didn't know how to go up and knock on the door. He had to let go of He Yu's hand and waved forward: "Go ahead and knock on the door. Maybe... the noble man is inside." …”

There are no maids on duty in the courtyard outside the gate. Now, if you want to find Mr. Zhi, you still need to knock on the door in person to ask for permission. This makes He Sheng a little confused - it turns out that there is such a place in the palace.

Zhi Gui and Ah Xun were inside, but they heard He Sheng and He Yu's words clearly, and in their minds they could imagine their expressions when they saw the scene in Lanyuan Pavilion.

Ah Xun carefully looked at Zhi Guiren's face, fearing that she would feel a little unhappy because of these words, but Zhi Guiren no longer cared about these things. She was a person who didn't care about life and death. How could she be afraid of such a thing?

Zhi Guiren glanced at the brazier in front of him, and the charcoal fire inside was almost burned out. Zhi Guiren rolled up his sleeves, rubbed his cold hands in his sleeves, and said to Ah Xun: "Put more charcoal in, the fire is all over." It’s almost out.”

Ah Xun responded, then leaned forward and pulled out a black box from under the table. This was where they usually put the charcoal fire. Just such a box of coal, Ah Xun went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to get it every two days. It was given by others.

Ah Xun opened the lid and found that there were only two lumps of coal inside, and the rest were some dregs. She turned around and showed the box to Mr. Zhi: "My lord, that's all that's left."

Zhi Guiren lowered her head and glanced at the black box. For a moment, she felt a sense of sadness in her heart. She laughed dumbly, then nodded and said feebly: "Burn them all... They won't be used in the future."

When Ah Xun heard what Mr. Zhi said, he lowered his head and looked at the charcoal, feeling extremely miserable in his heart. After all, he had not survived this winter in the past eight years.

Ah Xun hesitated for a while, then poured all the charcoal in the box into the brazier, and fiddled with it twice with the tongs. Then a few sparks popped out, which was harmless, and the room instantly became warm.

"Go open the door and invite them in." I don't know how long it took, but Zhi Guiren sat next to the brazier, watching the two pieces of charcoal gradually burning, his eyes a little dull.

Because the brazier was too close, the little face of Mr. Zhi was reflected in red. He only felt hot and hot. After a long time, he still didn't hear a knock on the door. He himself didn't know why He Sheng and the others didn't. Dare to knock on the door. Then he said to Ah Xun, just invite them in. This kind of waiting time for death is too difficult.

He Yu raised his hand in front of the door several times, almost knocking, but every time he was about to knock, he took it back and turned around to look at He Sheng with a troubled expression: "Master..."

He Yu couldn't explain why he couldn't knock, and what kind of scene was behind the door. They didn't dare to think about it. The room was so quiet, so quiet that they didn't even know if there was anyone inside.

At this time, the bedroom of Lanyuan Pavilion, in the eyes of the master and the apprentice, looked like a panting, dormant giant beast.

It was also the first time that He Sheng felt the breath of despair so clearly. As soon as he entered Lanyuan Pavilion, he felt that the air inside was filled with despair, full of despair, as if it was a hell on earth.

He Sheng shook his head and his Adam's apple slid up and down. Although he was very reluctant to have anything to do with Lanyuan Pavilion, he still had to complete the task assigned by the emperor.

In desperation, He Sheng glanced at He Yu angrily, raised his hand and hit him on the brim of his hat, complaining: "You can't do anything, you can't eat anything, what's the use of you? You can't do this kind of thing." We have to do it ourselves.”

He Yu shrank his head and retreated to the back, pouting and looking at He Sheng with an aggrieved look.

After Ah Xun heard what Mr. Zhi said, he stood up and went to open the door. Just when He Sheng was about to raise his hand to knock on the door, the door opened with a creak.

When Ah Xun saw Eunuch He Sheng, he quickly knelt down and saluted: "Mr. He."

He Sheng retracted his hand in embarrassment, and then asked Ah Xun, "Is Mr. Zhi here?"

Ah Xun was stunned for a moment. Aunt Xu Lan had repeatedly warned them not to cheat, otherwise suspicion would be aroused and things would be difficult to handle.

Ah Xun looked back at Mr. Zhi, and then nodded. Although he knew in his heart what Eunuch He Sheng was doing, he still pretended not to know, looked at He Sheng doubtfully and asked: "Yes, Manager He." What's the matter?"

He Sheng said with a solemn expression: "The emperor sent us to ask Mr. Zhi to go to the Qinzheng Hall for questioning."

"Come in." Before Ah Xun could react, Mr. Zhi said from inside.

Ah Xun heard the news, then opened the door and said to He Sheng and He Yu: "Father-in-law, please come in."

He Sheng nodded and looked back at He Yu. He Yu stepped forward and helped He Sheng in.

The room in Lanyuan Pavilion had a warmth that could not be felt outside. I don’t know why He Sheng looked at Zhi Guiren and saw her sitting on the edge of the bed in simple and clean clothes, lowering her head and stirring the brazier with the tongs. She looked like she just felt like the years were peaceful, and she never imagined that she would be the one behind this feast.

Zhi Guiren put down the tongs and raised her head to look at Eunuch He Sheng. There was a slight ripple in her heart, but she quickly regained her composure. She smiled, stood up and walked towards He Sheng.

After all, Mr. Zhi is still the mistress of the palace. Although she is not favored, she is still the emperor's woman. He Sheng has never been a person who bullies good and fears evil. Seeing Mr. Zhe stand up, he cupped his hands and said politely: "Old man I would like to pay my respects to Mr. Zhi."

Zhi Guiren smiled and looked at He Sheng with an innocent look: "The palace is so busy, why does Eunuch He have time to come to my place?"

After saying that, he looked around again. Compared with other palaces, this place is really full of bare houses. Mr. Zhi smiled sheepishly and said, "I'm letting Eunuch He see the joke."

Zhi Guiren's mentality is extremely stable, and there is no trace of panic at all. He Sheng is also a good person, but he doesn't think that Zhi Guiren is the mastermind behind this feast. If she is, why is it? ?

Zhi Guiren's hands hidden in her sleeves were sweating, but she still had to pretend to be nonchalant on the surface. She had to go back and forth with Concubine Mei several times. She must not admit her crime so quickly, otherwise she would have to Exposed.

Eunuch He Sheng frowned and looked at Mr. Zhe for a long time. He couldn't see anything unusual. He sighed inwardly and said to Mr. Zhe: "Your Majesty invites Mr. Zhe to Qinzheng Hall for questioning."

"Oh? What are you asking?" Zhi Guiren quickly pretended to be surprised, "Isn't the Emperor investigating the feast? Is it... related to me?"

Mr. Zhi couldn't help but look scared. This was a normal reaction. He Sheng also shook his head and said: "Our family doesn't know either. Mr. Zhi should go back with our family quickly, otherwise the emperor will be angry after waiting for a long time. "

Zhi Guiren looked at Ah Xun, and Ah Xun also looked up at her. Their eyes met, and they didn't know what they were talking about.

Then Mr. Zhi smiled and said, "Then Mr. Lao He will make such a trip himself."

When He Sheng looked at Zhi Guiren's smile, he felt like ten thousand ants were gnawing at his heart. The awkward feeling went straight to the top of his head, making He Sheng feel uncomfortable all over.

He Sheng turned sideways and motioned for Mr. Zhi to return to the Qinzheng Hall together.

Ah Xun stepped forward to help Zhi Guiren, and the two walked into the heavy snow one after the other.

Snowflakes flying in the sky fell on the head of Zhi Guiren. Zhi Guiren stretched out her hand to catch a snowflake, and then waved it away. She looked up at the gray sky, the smile on her face solidified, and slowly disappeared into the corner of the mouth.

He Sheng looked at Zhi Guiren's back and felt something strange in his heart. Then he winked at He Yu behind him. He Yu understood and quickly held up an umbrella to cover Zhi Guiren. Ah Xun was stunned for a moment and quickly took it. The umbrella said thank you.
Chapter completed!