Chapter 190 [Applying both hard and soft] (Part 2)
Wen Chenghuan took the painting and unfolded it in front of Zicuckoo. He saw that the painting was a picture of bees gathering flowers, and his son's name was clearly written on the inscription. Wen Chenghuan couldn't help being shocked.
Zijuan said: "Princess said, although this painting is good, the person who gave it seems to have some intention. The princess is about to marry Dayong, and she doesn't want to create complications. If this painting falls into the hands of some people with ulterior motives,
, I’m afraid it won’t be good for her or the Wen family.”
Wen Chenghuan looked embarrassed. Of course he could understand what Zijuan was implying. He forced out a smile and said: "Miss Zijuan, go back and help me reply to the princess, and said that I will handle the matter properly."
Zijuan said: "When Wen Cai sent this painting over, it happened that Eunuch Hu from Mingyue Palace also went there with him. The princess told Grand Master Wen not to worry. She would remind Eunuch Hu to just pretend he didn't see it."
Only then did Wen Chenghuan understand the real purpose of Princess Anping in asking the palace maid to send this painting. She wanted to save Hu Xiaotian's life in this way, and it was also a tactful showdown to herself. If she didn't comply with Hu Xiaotian's matter,
If she doesn't give in, maybe she will make the gift of the painting public. Wen Chenghuan sighed in his heart, Hu Xiaotian, Hu Xiaotian, what kind of ability do you have, that you can attract so many people's attention.
Wen Chenghuan smiled and said: "Miss Zijuan, please go back and help me report back to the princess. I appreciate her kindness."
Zijuan smiled and said: "Now that Master Wen understands everything, Zijuan will go back first." She saluted Wen Chenghuan and left.
Wen Chenghuan unfolded the painting of flowers and birds and became more and more annoyed as he looked at it. Suddenly he slapped his palm heavily on the coffee table and roared: "Come here, call Boyuan over here!"
When Wen Boyuan heard his father's call, he rushed to his side. Seeing his father's angry face, he immediately felt bad. However, he did not think that his father's anger was related to him. He respectfully said: "Dad, is it Ji Fei Huā?
Did the eunuch make you so angry?"
Wen Chenghuan roared: "It's all your fault!" He threw the flower and bird painting in his hand at Wen Boyuan's feet.
Wen Boyuan was shocked. He picked up the painting from the ground and unfolded it. He was startled at first, and then his brows widened again: "Dad, this painting of flowers and birds was not painted by the child himself, but a fake!"
Wen Chenghuan couldn't help but be a little confused when he heard this: "Fake?"
Wen Boyuan nodded and said: "The child can recognize the painting himself, of course. Although the painting is very similar, the details of the strokes are still a little different from the child. If I read it correctly, this should be a woman.
Painted."
Wen Chenghuan frowned and said, "Princess Anping asked her maid to send this painting over. Do you dare to conclude that this painting is fake?"
Wenbo Yuandao: "It's definitely fake."
Wen Chenghuan said: "Then did you ask your sister to send a painting of flowers and birds to Princess Anping?"
Wen Boyuan's face heated up when he was asked, he pursed his lips, and finally nodded.
Wen Chenghuan sighed, pointed at his nose and said: "You kid, you are so confused! Princess Anping has been betrothed to Xue Chuanming, the seventh prince of Da Yong. If you give her such a painting, even a fool can see it.
It’s to express your feelings.”
Wen Bo's face turned red and he said, "Dad, I don't know why she sent a fake. If you don't like it, just send the original painting back."
Wen Chenghuan shook his head and said: "Now everyone knows that I want to hold Hu Xiaotian responsible. When her palace maid came over, she specifically mentioned that Hu Xiaotian had witnessed this incident. It was nothing more than threatening me. I didn't expect this Princess Anping
Her methods are so clever, she sent the fake just to remind us that if we continue to treat Hu Xiaotian uncompromisingly, she will send the original painting."
Wen Boyuan was really disheartened when he heard this. He had been secretly in love with Long Xiyue for a long time. During this period, he once revealed to his father the idea of marrying Long Xiyue, but his father firmly refused due to political considerations. Later, he heard that
When it came to the engagement between Princess Anping and the Seventh Prince Yong, Wen Boyuan was unwilling to accept it, so he sent this painting to Long Xiyue through his sister Wenya to express his feelings.
In fact, Wenbo has not received a reply from his sister until now. Wenya died because of the fire in Mingyue Palace. However, he did not expect that when his sister was there, this painting used to express his feelings turned out to be evidence that Long Xiyue turned against him.
, this makes Wen Boyuan not sad. What makes him even more puzzled is that Long Xiyue is willing to go against the Wen family for a little eunuch. What kind of magic power does this little eunuch have? Unknowingly, Boyuan will
All the hatred was transferred to Hu Xiaotian, and he secretly said: "Hu Xiaotian, I swear you will not be a human until I kill you!"
Hu Xiaotian would never have thought that he had offended Wen Boyuan. Although the emperor forgot to reward him, he did not punish him. This time, the incident was finally passed without any danger. Of course, Hu Xiaotian would not take all the troubles.
Everything was attributed to his good fortune. Relieving the emperor from his illness really gained him a lot. The more important reason was Ji Feihuā's strong support behind the scenes.
The tragic end of Zhai Guangmu of the Ministry of Punishment should be attributed to Ji Feihuā. Although the methods were vicious, they worked after all. In the final analysis, it was Zhai Guangmu who harmed him first, and all Ji Feihuā did was to seek justice for him.
When Hu Xiaotian returned to the Siyuan Bureau, he felt like returning to his hometown in fine clothes. In just a few days, he experienced ups and downs. First, he was regarded as the main suspect in the burning of Mingyue Palace and the killing of literary talents, and then he was regarded as the main suspect.
However, things suddenly took an unexpected turn when they reached a low point. The emperor's sudden illness finally put his long-hidden medical skills to use. As a result, he transformed from a key suspect to a
A meritorious man who rescued the emperor. On the surface, there were so many twists and turns, but there were still many thrilling games that took place behind the scenes.
When Hu Xiaotian walked into the Siyuan Bureau, a group of young eunuchs rushed over. The smiles on their faces no longer showed the caution they had before. You must know that Hu Xiaotian has now become the emperor's savior, no matter how big his mistake is.
He will not be held accountable. The fact that he can come back safe and sound proves everything.
Hu Xiaotian's attitude towards these little eunuchs was still kind. He had already seen the harsh world, so he didn't mind because of the previous attitude of these little eunuchs. In other words, he would have chosen to protect himself wisely.
Knowing that he was safe and sound, several young eunuchs had tidied up his room in advance. The stove was burning brightly, the room was warm, and the hot water in the bathtub was also filled.
When Hu Xiaotian came to the door, Shi Xuedong and Xiao Zhuozi got a brazier and motioned to Hu Xiaotian to step over it, intending to remove bad luck.
Hu Xiaotian lifted up his robe and jumped over, while Xiao Zhuozi hurriedly moved the brazier away.
Shi Xuedong said with a smile on his face: "Eunuch Hu, please take a shower and change clothes first. Xiao Dengzi is preparing wine and food. I will give you my congratulations today."
Hu Xiaotian nodded and came to the room. Shi Xuedong and Xiao Zhuozi followed. They were obviously ready to wait for Hu Xiaotian to take a bath. Hu Xiaotian couldn't bear it, waved his hand and said: "I will do it myself, you guys go out first.
"
Seeing that Hu Xiaotian was determined not to let them serve, the eunuchs just gave up. After exiting, Hu Xiaotian locked the door, took off his clothes and jumped into the bathtub. It was not that he didn't want to be served, but that he was afraid that his secret would be exposed.
If you let others see this piece of private goods, you will probably have your home confiscated and your family exterminated. Lying in the warm bathtub, I feel so comfortable that my whole body feels like I am floating into the clouds. I suddenly think of that night at Mingyue Palace.
After the experience, the scene of his and Wen Ya's lingering battle flashed back in his mind. Hu Xiaotian couldn't figure out whether it was his imagination or the fact that it really happened. He sighed secretly, wiped his face, and looked down at his lifeline.
I'm still here, but I don't know when these secretive days will end.
After taking a shower, he put on brand new clothes and felt refreshed and refreshed. He opened the door and saw a group of young eunuchs still waiting outside. As soon as Hu Xiaotian went out, they all said in unison: "Eunuch Hu is tall and tall."
Mighty, with jade trees facing the wind, handsome and unrestrained, and extraordinary bearing! Our admiration for Eunuch Hu is like the water of the Yangtze River that never stops flowing, and like the Yellow River that floods out of control."
Hu Xiaotian laughed heartily, feeling that the bad luck that had plagued him for many days was instantly wiped away. However, his current image did not match the praise of these eunuchs. The two punches he had just received from Qiqi made his eye circles a little blue.
, although it is not very obvious, it has affected his image after all.
Shi Xuedong had people prepare wine and food, and invited Hu Xiaotian to come over. Accompanied by his three confidants, Shi Xuedong, Xiao Zhuozi, and Xiao Dengzi, Hu Xiaotian prepared to enjoy this long-lost lunch. He picked up the wine glass and said: "I won’t say anything anymore. Today
Let's have a good time drinking together and never stop getting drunk."
The three of them responded at the same time and raised their wine glasses.
Hu Xiaotian just brought the wine glass to his lips, and before he could drink it, he heard an announcement coming from outside: "Eunuch Zhang, the food supervisor, has arrived!"
When Hu Xiaotian heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, Zhang Fuquan? Last time he planned to transfer him away, and the murder of Chen Chengqiang happened. This time he came here but he didn't know how he wanted to harm me? If Hu Xiaotian had some affection for Zhang Fuquan before
, but now he is despised because of Quan De'an's incident.
Most of the people in the palace are thick-skinned and sinister characters, and Zhang Fuquan is a typical representative of them. He clearly cheated Hu Xiaotian, but there is no trace of guilt on his face, as if nothing happened at all.
As soon as he saw Hu Xiaotian, he held his hands in his hands and congratulated him and said: "Congratulations to Eunuch Hu, congratulations to Eunuch Hu."
Hu Xiaotian was furious when he saw this guy's harmless smiling face. He was really thick-skinned. He tried to trick him last time in the name of congratulating himself, but he did it again today! Did the weasel wish the chicken a happy new year?
An was kind-hearted, but out of face, Hu Xiaotian also cupped his hands and said: "Eunuch Zhang is so polite, Xiaotian is so happy."
