Yang Hai smiled slightly, looked at the soft and elegant woman in front of him and said: "Although the noble concubine has never met Gege, she has heard about Gege. She knows that Gege has a noble character and outstanding talents. It is just because of trouble at home that she has been delayed so far. Now,
It is indeed a great joy for the Emperor to marry Prince Guo. The imperial concubine was overjoyed, and also thought that Gege was a clan sister with the same surname, so she decided to make an exception and recognize Gege as her adopted sister."
Fu Ying felt that there was something else that Yang Hai didn't say, but she didn't ask any more questions. She leaned forward and said, "I see. Please, Eunuch Yang, please thank the imperial concubine for your love on behalf of the little girl."
"We will convey to you Ge Ge that we are resigning." After saying this, Yang Hai led the people away, leaving behind a thoughtful Fu Ying.
When Yang Hai returned to Chengqian Palace, he unexpectedly found an official he didn't recognize in the palace. He was wearing a fourth-grade official uniform and was sitting in the palace talking to Ling Ruo.
Ling Ruo stroked the edge of the tea cup and said with a smile: "Zhang Cheng, have you seen A Yi?"
This man was the dog who used to serve Yinzhen. When he was released to serve as an official, Yinzhen gave him the name Zhang Cheng.
There must be someone watching at all times." Having said this, Zhang Cheng said gratefully: "If I hadn't interceded on my behalf, I wouldn't have had this opportunity to return to the capital. I really don't know how to thank you."
"It's just lip service, what's there to thank you for? Besides, it's the Emperor who really agreed to your return to Beijing. If you want to thank you, you should go and thank the Emperor." After that, she looked at the official uniform on Zhang Cheng's body, as if
He smiled and said: "I remember that when you first left the palace, you were just a seventh- or eighth-rank official, but now you have reached the fourth-rank official. You are very capable."
Zhang Cheng said with a smile: "My Majesty, please stop making fun of me. When it comes to skills, I can't compare to Li Wei, who is beside your Majesty. He is now the governor of Zhejiang and is the first rank in the court. When will I be the same as Mr. Li?"
It’s never too late to praise your slave.”
"Whether you are the first or fourth grade, you deserve to be praised for your loyalty in serving the emperor." After saying this, Ling Ruo said again: "You are now an official, and you should no longer call yourself a slave in front of me."
Zhang Cheng bowed in his chair and said: "No matter what official I am, in front of the emperor and the empress, I will always be the same dog as before. I have never changed."
Ling Ruo nodded slightly and said with some emotion: "The most difficult thing for a person to do in this life is to never forget his roots. You are very good and you have not wasted the emperor's respect for you."
Zhang Cheng said seriously: "The emperor and your empress treat the slaves well, and the slaves will never dare to forget them."
Ling Ruo raised his eyes and glanced at Yang Hai and others. The latter quickly retreated knowingly, leaving only Sanfu waiting in the room. However, when Yang Hai was about to cross the threshold, he was unexpectedly stopped by Ling Ruo.
He quickly stopped and lowered his hands to wait for instructions, but this time the waiting time was a bit long. After a long time, Ling Ruo spoke again, "Go and ask Eunuch Xi to come over. I have something to tell him."
After Yang Hai retreated as instructed, Zhang Cheng whispered: "I wonder if your Majesty has anything to tell me?"
Ling Ruo nodded and said: "I remember that you went to Wuhua Pavilion to kill Ye Xiu on the emperor's order. The reason why you changed from deposing to death was because the emperor found many pinches on the second elder brother.
I suspect that Ye Xiu deliberately pinched the second elder brother to get the emperor’s attention by visiting her more often, right?”
After so many years, Zhang Cheng didn't expect Ling Ruo to suddenly mention it. He couldn't react for a while, but after a while he said, "That's exactly what I said back to you. I don't know why you brought up the old things from many years ago."
Ling Ruo didn't say anything, and Sanfu on the side said: "Because in fact, those pinch marks were all done by the queen and have nothing to do with Ye Xiu." Under Zhang Cheng's surprised eyes, he said: "I believe Master Zhang also knows about this slave.
I used to serve the Queen, and no one knows the inside story better than this servant."
Zhang Cheng said doubtfully: "Even if this is the case, Ye does not deserve sympathy."
Ling Ruo put down the half-drunk tea and said, "I don't want to sympathize with her, but I want to let the second elder brother know how his biological mother died and who died."
"In that case, it would be great if Eunuch Fu told the second elder brother." Zhang Cheng's words made Ling Ruo smile bitterly, "The second elder brother has been raised by the queen since he was a child. He believes in the queen's words. Do you think that just by relying on
Will he believe Sanfu if he just says a few words?"
Zhang Cheng thought about it and said tentatively: "Does the empress want me to tell you? I have no problem with you, but I'm afraid the second elder brother still won't believe it."
"I know this. If you tell him openly, he will not listen. If you want him to believe it, you can only take a roundabout way. Because of this, I asked Yang Hai to invite Si Xi to come over.
trip."
Zhang Cheng frowned and said, "I'm sorry that I'm stupid and don't understand what I mean."
Ling Ruo hesitated for a moment and explained the plan she had prepared before in detail to Zhang Cheng. Zhang Cheng was shocked and looked at Ling Ruo dumbfounded, speechless.
"I know that doing this is really embarrassing for you, but apart from you, I really can't find a suitable candidate. I hope you can help me in this situation because I have helped A Yi before.
Reply." After saying that, Ling Ruo stood up and was rude to Zhang Cheng. Zhang Cheng was so frightened that he almost jumped up from his chair and said quickly: "My dear, please don't do this, I really can't bear it."
After Ling Ruo straightened up, he looked at Zhang Cheng who was silent. The latter knew that she was replying to him, which made him very embarrassed. This matter can be said to be of great concern, especially the last sentence... Zhang Cheng simply
He didn't dare to think about it. If he had spoken to another person, he would have refused without hesitation. But the person in front of him was Concubine Xi, who had saved A Yi's life. How could he refuse?
After much hesitation, Zhang Cheng finally nodded in agreement and gritted his teeth and said: "Meng Meng has such trust, I must do my best to not let the empress down."
His words made Ling Ruo put down her uneasiness and said gratefully: "Thank you very much. I will definitely keep this feeling in my heart and wait to repay you in the future."
Zhang Cheng shook his head repeatedly and said: "Your Majesty's words are serious. Even if you have to repay it, it is my servant who is repaying your life-saving grace to A Yi. But in the end, whether the second elder brother will believe it is beyond my control. I hope your Majesty will forgive me for this."
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"I understand." As he spoke, Yang Hai had already invited Si Xi over. After he came in, he called Ling Ruo and said, "I wonder what your Majesty has to say about finding a slave?"
"I have something to ask Eunuch Xi for help." After a pause, she said, "I remember that Eunuch Xi has an apprentice named Xiao Wu, right?"