Xiao Shunzi hesitated for a moment, then heard Concubine Rong lower her head and whisper in his ear.
Just a few words made Xiao Shunzi sit on the ground in fright.
He was so panicked that he kept kowtowing to Concubine Rong: "Please forgive me, please forgive me..."
"This slave is just a servant running errands in this palace. He is the lowest slave. How can I... please let the slave go..."
If Xiao Shunzi had been in the palace for a longer time, he would probably have understood that the concubines in this cold palace were the most deceitful.
But he is a newcomer, and he has never seen such a scene before.
To him, the nobles in the palace were like gods. How could he have thought about being entangled with people like Concubine Rong and the Queen Mother?
I didn't know what to do, so I just kowtowed.
But I heard a "ding, ding, ding, clang" sound in my ears.
The sound of silver falling to the ground is always so nice.
Xiao Shunzi followed the sound and looked over, only to see gold and silver jewelry all over the floor, shining brightly in his eyes.
"These...are enough for you to have food and clothing for a lifetime, right?" Concubine Rong said.
"You have to think clearly. Wealth has always been gained through danger. You eunuchs have already cut off your descendants, and you are not afraid of involving your family.
It's just this life, or I have to suffer in this palace for the rest of my life, with no end in sight.
Or, just take a chance. With this little money, is it enough to find two women outside the palace? Even if you can't afford it, you can still experience the feeling of being served by a woman. Two more hands will be worth it in your life.
Father-in-law, smart people know how to choose, right?"
Concubine Rong was good at tempting, and although Xiao Shunzi was not in a hurry to answer what she said, it was not difficult to guess his answer from the greedy look on his face when he looked at the money.
**
The weather is getting colder and colder. After the beginning of winter, it is getting darker day by day.
The Chaoyun Hall had been hung up with lights long ago. Since the emperor stormed away last time, he has never set foot in the Chaoyun Hall again.
The Queen Mother was also happy to have some leisure time, so she simply ordered her servants to unlock the palace gate very early.
The Queen Mother has always been a good person to be with. Although Chaoyun Palace has fallen out of favor, the Queen Mother has never been concerned about money, and all the servants' rooms are filled with burning silver charcoal.
The food and supplies were all good. Winter had just entered, so I used my own money to ask the eunuch to make new winter clothes for each palace guest.
In addition, Chaoyun Palace was in the cold, and the servants had nothing to do, but lived comfortably.
The Chaoyun Palace has become a fat bastard.
No, as soon as the servant saw that it was getting dark, he hurriedly unlocked the key so that he could go back to his room to warm himself by the fire and drink...
Anyway, the Queen Mother was very lazy, so as soon as it got dark, she sent everyone away and locked herself in her inner room.
But today is different.
Today it is the turn of the little maid Xiao'e to take charge.
But before the door was closed, I saw two people coming into the snow from a distance.
The older person standing in front ran forward faster when he saw she was about to close the door, shouting: "Miss Xiao'e, wait a minute, wait a minute..."
Only when people got closer did Xiao'e see clearly.
"Oh, it turns out to be Eunuch Zhang."
There is no one in the palace who does not know Eunuch Zhang, simply because he is the chief steward of the chamberlain.
The eunuchs control the food, clothing, housing and transportation of each palace. If you want to live a more comfortable life in the palace, who wouldn't fawn over Eunuch Zhang?
Even if it is Chaoyun Palace, the Queen Mother has silver in her hands, and if she wants to turn it into silver charcoal, firewood, rice, oil, salt, or even makeup and jewelry, she still has to ask him not to do it.
Who doesn’t know that Eunuch Zhang is greedy?
But who can be rude to him when meeting him?
Xiao'e had to laugh along and ask, "It's so late, what's wrong with Eunuch Zhang?"
"This servant has come to deliver red bean soup to the Queen Mother on your Majesty's order."
"Your Majesty?" Xiao'e was stunned for a moment.
"Your Majesty has not been to our Chaoyun Palace for how many days. Why did you suddenly think of sending red bean soup today?"
"Look at what Miss Xiao'e said, Your Majesty is just busy with government affairs and can't get away from it. It's not like he really forgot about the Queen Mother.
Besides, this red bean soup is available in every palace, not just Chaoyun Palace."
"Oh, that's how it is……"
Xiao'e felt relieved when she heard that they were available in every palace.
At this time, no one has the time to check it out.
After all, isn’t Eunuch Zhang sending all the food and clothing in this palace?
Your Majesty enjoys mung bean soup in summer and yam cake in autumn. What does a bowl of red bean porridge mean?
Xiao'e rubbed her hands and picked it up.
"Then father-in-law, just give it to me."
It was a very cold day, and she just wanted to go to bed early.
Xiao Shunzi, who was behind Eunuch Zhang, handed over a heavy food box.
Eunuch Zhang specifically asked: "Miss Xiao'e, Your Majesty has ordered that not only the masters have this red bean soup, but also the servants."
"Is it?"
Xiao'e felt happy after hearing this.
It's so cold today, so it's good to eat something warm.
"Of course." Zhang Eunuch said: "The weather is cold, and all the palaces have worked hard. Your Majesty will remember it."
When Xiao'e heard this, she didn't hate Eunuch Zhang for being greedy in daily life. She smiled and said sincerely: "Then I'll give you a hard time, Eunuch."
"Hey, you're just doing things for your masters." Eunuch Zhang said perfunctorily.
"Okay, girls, just drink, I have to go to the next palace."
Eunuch Zhang said a few perfunctory words and then left.
Xiao'e went back happily carrying the food box.
The first thing was naturally to send Mu Qingchao's share.
The leftovers are divided among the sisters.
At this moment, Mu Qingchao was sitting on the couch, covering himself with a small blanket and applying kodan on his fingernails.
In the past, when a person lived alone, he would always wear gloomy clothes, but now it is different. He pays more and more attention to his appearance.
After all, women should look after themselves to please them.
Anyway, once Chaoyundian is locked up, no one will come in. You can clean it up however you like, but only wear it for that one person to see.
She wanted nothing more than to be like this for a long time.
By the way, I picked up the lost script again and studied the 108 postures carefully, ready to apply them in practice at any time.
Mu Qingchao had just finished painting his last nail when he heard someone knocking on the door outside.
"Who?" Mu Qingchao asked.
"Your Majesty, this is your servant. Each palace has given you red bean soup. This servant will bring it to you."
"oh."
Mu Qingchao didn't think too much and just said: "Come in."
Xiao'e came in with red bean soup. Mu Qingchao only focused on blowing his nails without looking at it, and said, "Put it down."
"yes."
Xiao'e put down the red bean soup and went out.
Mu Qingchao waited until his fingernails were dry before picking up the bowl of red bean soup and eating it.
She loves sweets, but this soup is still hot and warm, so it would be nice to drink a bowl before going to bed.
But while she was drinking, she felt something was wrong.
My brain felt dizzy for a while, and the spoon in my hand fell into the bowl with a "pop" sound.
What's wrong with her?
"Chunya, Chunya..." she shouted.
She remembered that Chun Ya was on duty tonight, but no one answered her calls.