"If the Vice Minister of the Sui Dynasty cannot lead the evil-suppressing army to Taotie's outer body, Your Majesty will have to leave a backup." Chen Shuncai gave the suggestion.
Emperor Zhaoxing shook his head slightly: "Sui Zhi is a smart man. My promise to send reinforcements and wages to the evil-suppressing army is equivalent to showing Sui Zhi the way. He can walk this way, and it will definitely be a good one.
It's you, Shuncai, you've really disappointed me these days, but I don't understand what's the use of spending so much time on a woman?"
This sentence is very insulting to eunuchs.
But over the years, Emperor Zhaoxing said he was used to it, and it seemed that Chen Shuncai never minded him. Which eunuch dared to mind the emperor?
"Actually, it's not very useful," Chen Shuncai laughed. "When you're thirsty, there's someone who can pour you tea. When you're bored, there's someone who can talk."
Emperor Zhaoxing frowned and said, "You have so many internal servants, but you still can't find anyone who can serve you?"
Chen Shuncai lowered his head and said, "Having a woman by your side will make you more considerate after all."
Emperor Zhaoxing sneered: "You have been hanging out with that woman all day long. Not only have you violated the rules of the palace, but you have also missed your own duties. I want to find someone to discuss the matter, but I can't find you!"
Did Chen Shuncai break the rules of the palace?
Actually no.
Since the "Ji-Hu Rebellion" five years ago, Emperor Zhaoxing has never dared to ban "eating" in the palace. This is completely a tacit approval.
Has Chen Shuncai neglected his duties?
nor.
As the eunuch with a pen as the Supervisor of Ceremonies, Chen Shuncai did not delay anything, urging votes, approving red orders, and issuing edicts. Even if Emperor Zhaoxing had something to do at the last minute, he would come as soon as he was informed.
Chen Shuncai just left himself a little free time, which he deserved.
But Emperor Zhaoxing had a special skill. He could turn what a person deserved into a gift from the emperor.
He can even turn what a person deserves into a sin!
"Shuncai, do you realize that you are wrong?" Emperor Zhaoxing now believed that Chen Shuncai was guilty.
Chen Shuncai naturally understood what was going on and quickly lowered his head and said, "I know I was wrong."
"Isn't it difficult to live in that small courtyard?"
For ordinary people, this is a question of sending off, and no matter whether the answer is uncomfortable or not, they will be reprimanded by Emperor Zhaoxing.
But Chen Shuncai was experienced after all: "It is His Majesty's gift that this old slave has a place to live."
Emperor Zhaoxing nodded and felt satisfied when he looked at Chen Shuncai.
"Move back to your original residence, it's more open and bright."
Chen Shuncai hurriedly thanked him, and this time he thanked him sincerely.
Emperor Zhaoxing said: "In the coming days, I am going to hold two sacrificial ceremonies at Liangfen Garden. You go and make some preparations. For the first sacrificial ceremony, all the clan members in Beijing will be called."
Hold a ceremony?
When did the emperor have such interest?
Is it to deal with Liang Jixiong?
Chen Shuncai said: "Should I inform Elder Shengwei about this matter?"
Emperor Zhaoxing said impatiently: "I'm talking about the clan in Beijing. Is he in Beijing?"
Chen Shuncai added: "If we are offering sacrifices to True God Canglong and don't inform Elder Canglong, I'm afraid..."
"Hutu!" Emperor Zhaoxing reprimanded, "Liang Jixiong is about to die. There will be no elders in Canglong Hall. Am I going to announce that I will not worship gods in the future?"
"Old slave is stupid, old slave is really old..."
Chen Shuncai quickly exited the secret pavilion and returned to the small courtyard.
Qu Qiao was drying clothes in the yard. Chen Shuncai stepped forward to lend a hand, took the clothes out of the basin and handed them to Qu Qiao.
Qu Qiao quickly stopped Chen Shuncai: "I can't let you do this. People will laugh at you if they see it."
Chen Shuncai smiled and said: "If you don't let me do it, why do you do it yourself? Those monkey cubs refuse to serve you?"
Although Chen Shuncai lost power, the Chief of Ceremonies still had to arrange eunuchs to serve him.
Qu Qiao shook his head and said: "It's just a matter of washing clothes. What do you ask them to do? I have hands and feet, so I can naturally do this.
The rice is all cooked. There is nothing good today, but the wine is good. You can just drink a little. I will find a way to get some meat from my sisters tomorrow."
Chen Shuncai knew that Qu Qiao had suffered a lot of grievances in the past few days, and all the eunuchs in charge of rituals had this face.
In the Department of Ceremonies, being demoted is the beginning of losing power and the abyss of no return.
Although Chen Shuncai is still a high-ranking official from the second rank, eunuchs are not serious officials after all. The appointment and dismissal of eunuchs does not even need to go through the cabinet. Today it is from the second rank, and tomorrow it may be reduced to the ninth rank in one step. This is a common thing, but the emperor Just one sentence.
The eunuchs felt that Chen Shuncai had lost power and had lost his yard, so they dared to look down on Qu Qiao and even skimped on food.
But today, when Chen Shuncai ordered the eunuch to move, the eunuchs panicked.
They have seen too many eunuchs who were unable to recover due to losing power, but they have never seen any eunuchs who can stand up again after losing power.
They exerted all their strength, threw away their arms and legs, and in less than half a day, they moved all Chen Shuncai's belongings back to the original yard.
Chen Shuncai looked at the eunuchs who were moving and saw smiles on their faces covered with sweat and dust.
They should laugh, at least they are safe for now.
"Why didn't the eunuch in charge Shi Chuan come?" Chen Shuncai asked casually.
A eunuch responded: "Master Shi is not feeling well today and is resting in his room."
Chen Shuncai smiled and said: "Ask him to come and say I'll invite him."
The eunuch flew away. Not long after, Shi Chuan entered the courtyard and hurriedly saluted Chen Shuncai: "I caught the cold yesterday. I wanted to come and move for Chen Bingbi today, but I really can't get up..."
Chen Shuncai patted Shi Chuan and said: "Brother Shi, it was you who helped me move out of this yard. Today I wanted you to help me move back. This can be considered a beginning and an end.
But you are unwilling to do this favor for me, and I always feel like something is missing."
Shi Chuan quickly explained: "Chen Bingbi, my subordinate is really infected with the cold..."
"The wind is cold, it's better to sweat a little," Chen Shuncai said with a smile, "This yard has been unoccupied for a few days and has accumulated a lot of dust. Please give me a good sweep. After sweeping, wipe the furnishings carefully. , if the wind and cold are not enough, please wash your clothes for me again!"
After saying that, Chen Shuncai ordered the kitchen to prepare a banquet and invited the other eunuchs to drink, leaving Shi Chuan alone to clean the yard.
Shi Chuan clutched the broom and gritted his teeth!
…
At dawn the next day, Chen Shuncai went to Liangfen Garden to prepare for the sacrifice.
The ceremony was originally hosted by the Canglong Palace, but this time it was handed over to the Director of Ceremonies. Chen Shuncai was really struggling. Many matters were ambiguous, and he had to order his subordinates to read books constantly.
Qi Anguo, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, also came to Liangfen Garden and shouted to several eunuchs: "Is the altar in the right position? Move it to the east!"
The eunuchs acted as if they didn't hear anything, and only focused on setting up the altar, paying no attention to Qi Anguo.
Recognizing the pen but not the hand prints has been the normal state of the Supervisor of Ceremonies in the past few years.
Qi Anguo was very dissatisfied with this and said to Chen Shuncai: "Chen Bingbi, are you looking at the location of the altar?"
Chen Shuncai laughed and said, "That should be right."
Qi Anguo added: "It's better to find an expert and ask!"
Chen Shuncai responded casually: "Who is considered an expert?"
"Canglong Palace and the Ministry of Rites naturally have experts."
"Really?" Chen Shuncai nodded, ignored Qi Anguo and continued to do other things.
Qi Anguo clenched his fists and left Liangfen Garden.
Returning to the Chief of Ceremonies, Qi Anguo asked the eunuch on duty if the emperor had visited him today.
The eunuch on duty said: "The Holy One has never looked for the palm print, but asked people to look for the pen several times."
Are the favors of the past few days all an illusion?
Could it be that after the emperor and Chen Shuncai had a long chat all night, the Chief of Ceremonies became his original self again?
Qi Anguo sat silently in his yard for half a day without saying a word.
Shi Chuan entered the courtyard, came to Qi Anguo's ear, and whispered a few words.
Qi Anguo's eyes lit up, he looked at Shi Chuan and said, "Are you serious about this?"
Shi Chuan whispered: "Seriously, I spent the whole night sweeping the yard at Chen Shuncai's house, and I was washing clothes there this morning. I saw it really clearly.
From yesterday evening to today's noon, Qu Qiao has not been to the toilet once. There is no pot or bucket in the house. Where do you think her illness went?"
Qi Anguo rolled his eyes and smiled deeply: "Qu Qiao, I think this woman is strange and mediocre in appearance, but she attracted Chen Shuncai's attention, and even the Holy Emperor fell in love with her.
Xiaochuan, you have done a great job, this Qu Qiao is not a human at all!"
…
After a busy night, Chen Shun returned to the palace, but all the way he was thinking about Lan Zhijiu.
The wine made by Qu Qiao is so delicious that I can't get enough of it no matter how much I drink.
I bought her a good piece of Liu Guang Jin from the market today. I wanted to make her a dress, but I couldn't figure out her size. I took the fabric back and let her cut it by herself. Her craftsmanship is also good.
It's quite good. She changed Chen Shuncai's two casual clothes.
Chen Shuncai walked quickly all the way, just to go back to the yard and take one more look at Qu Qiao.
The preparations for the ceremony are almost complete. We need to eat something, drink a sip of wine, and then go back to the emperor.
Following the emperor will inevitably lead to some grievances.
I didn't feel wronged before, but now my temperament has changed for some reason, and I have become so delicate.
Chen Shuncai smiled mockingly.
Maybe it's because someone hurts me. Men who feel hurt are naturally more delicate.
If you feel wronged, feel free to feel wronged. In order to live a good life for the women in your family, what can you do if you feel a little wronged?
Isn't this what men are supposed to do?
Thinking of this, Chen Shuncai walked faster and faster!
When he arrived at the entrance of the courtyard, Chen Shun was surprised.
The gate to the courtyard was open, and there were guards and guards standing at the entrance.
The emperor is coming!
Chen Shuncai quickly entered the courtyard and saw Qu Qiao lying on the ground, saw the blood all over the ground, and saw Emperor Zhaoxing sitting in the courtyard.
Chen Shuncai stood in the courtyard and looked at Emperor Zhaoxing in shock.
Emperor Zhaoxing's cheeks trembled and he shouted: "Slave, you still dare to look at me! I'm really blinded by your dog eyes. Let's see who the woman in your eyes is."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shi Chuan stepped forward, pulled out a short knife, and cut open Qu Qiao's stomach.
There were no internal organs in his belly. Shi Chuan smiled and said: "Chen Bingbi, look carefully, this is a puppet!"
Qi Anguo stood behind Emperor Zhaoxing, with an imperceptible smile on his face.
Emperor Zhaoxing shouted: "Slave! What else do you have to say?"
"Old slave..."
As soon as Chen Shun opened his mouth, he was interrupted by Emperor Zhaoxing: "Slave, kneel down and speak! But don't you understand what ancient rituals are?"
Chen Shuncai bent his knees and knelt on the ground.
…
In the Yin and Yang Division, Taibu lost contact with Qu Qiao.
Qu Qiao is a flesh and blood puppet controlled by Taibu himself.
He Fang said from the side: "Master, Qu Qiao was destroyed, and Chen Shuncai was not captured."
Taibu shook his head and said: "Chen Shuncai has known about some things for a long time. I told Chen Shuncai that this is his own business and has nothing to do with Qu Qiao!"
After a moment of silence, Taibu asked again: "Is the news from the clan confirmed?"
He Fang said: "The news has been confirmed. The kings of the clan cannot tolerate the ancient etiquette of Emperor Zhaoxing and want to support a new king.
Tomorrow at the Liangfen Garden Ceremony, Prince Rong and Prince Rui will report Emperor Zhaoxing’s various crimes to the True God Canglong.
The kings will follow the Canglong Oracle and join forces to force Emperor Zhaoxing to abdicate and make King Rong the king."
Taibu shook his head repeatedly and said, "That's ridiculous. Who gave them such a ridiculous idea?"
"It is said that everyone in the clan received a message from the Canglong Oracle, announcing the rise and fall, and the establishment of a king."
"Oracle?" Taibu was startled, "Where did the oracle come from?"
"This matter has not yet been clarified," He Fang said, "but Emperor Zhaoxing acted in such a rebellious manner that people and gods were outraged. It was a good opportunity for the clan to take action."
"Good opportunity?" Taibu shook his head and said, "You underestimate the emperor too!"