The emperor just wanted to scold the King of Qi and the King of Shu. Why did he change his mind in such a short period of time?
Ma Shunde didn't know the reason for the sudden change, and he didn't dare to ask at the moment. He could only respond, got up and didn't leave immediately to see if the emperor had anything to say.
Sure enough, the emperor pondered for a while and then warned: "Also, Mr. Huo has some errands to run and there are people to help you. Please cooperate with him."
"Yes." Ma Shunde bowed again and responded.
Countless thoughts flashed through his mind instantly. Could it be that the emperor favored Huo Wuyong and was entrusting him with some important secret matter?
But when I glanced at Huo Wuyong from the corner of my eye, I saw that this man looked gloomy, but not very happy.
After the two of them left the hall and walked outside, the autumn wind blew. Ma Shunde's somewhat confused head sobered up a lot. He looked at Master Huo again. Since this place was still high-level, there were many eunuchs and guards on the left and right.
I wanted to say something right away, but my mind was full of thoughts.
When the two of them walked together, they met several officials who were in a hurry. They met Ma Shunde, the chief eunuch who was quite famous in front of the emperor, and his attitude was much more polite than in the past.
Ma Shunde didn't care whether these people were scolding him in their hearts. He felt relieved when he saw that these people who were Jinshi officials had to bow their heads to him.
Huo Wuyong, on the other hand, always maintained a dead look, whether facing the emperor, him, or these officials.
Thinking of the scene of being distrusted by Huo Wuyong in the palace just now, even if it was known that there was a reason, he still felt resentful in his heart, but now the emperor still trusted Huo Wuyong, Ma Shunde turned around and smiled, which made people feel like a spring breeze.
"Master Huo..."
Before Ma Shunde opened his mouth to inquire about the situation, Huo Wuyong took a few steps and spoke first: "I heard that the Imperial City Division has people in every district?"
This issue is not a secret, and there is an order from the emperor. Ma Shunde did not cheat in this regard, and said readily: "Yes, the Imperial City Department has the duty of spying on and protecting the imperial city, and has stations in every district.
I wonder which group of people Mr. Huo wants to call?"
It was as if he hadn't heard the words "Wanglufang" just now.
Huo Wuyong had no suspicion. The palace had strict rules, and he did not expect that Ma Shunde would dare to play tricks. You should know that if he was just eavesdropping, once he found out, even if Ma Shunde was the chief eunuch, he would be beaten to death immediately.
On the contrary, killing a few people and greedy for some money is a trivial matter.
Huo Wuyong let out a long sigh and said after a long time: "Then let your people cooperate and inspect Wanglufang together."
Sure enough, it has something to do with Wanglufang... Ma Shunde thought to himself.
However, the emperor allowed himself to cooperate with Huo Wuyong in investigating Wanglufang, which made Ma Shunde no longer worry that this matter was related to him. Since it had nothing to do with him, while he breathed a sigh of relief, he couldn't help but wonder whether there was something hidden in it.
What's the secret?
Or, is it related to the acting king?
The number one family in Wanglufang is naturally Daiwangfu.
"Sure, our family will do as you are told. I just don't know... what's going on here?" Ma Shunde asked tentatively.
After hearing this, Huo Wuyong stared at Ma Shunde and said coldly: "It's better that Eunuch Ma doesn't know too much about this matter."
Ma Shunde's face changed a little at that time, but he still smiled: "It's our family that talks too much."
After they were temporarily separated at the entrance of the palace, and watching Huo Wuyong leave, Ma Shunde immediately darkened his face and secretly spat: "What the hell! He's just a Taoist priest who makes alchemy. Do you really think he can stand on our head? You can't put it aside for the time being.
Whatever happens to you, I will deal with you in the future!"
After calming down, he called a few young eunuchs and a few guards: "Let's go to Prince Dai's Mansion."
Prince Dai's Mansion was not far from the palace. Not long after, there was a commotion at the door. Someone quickly passed a message inside, and someone obediently set up the incense table immediately.
After a while, the voice came.
"The acting king is here!" Ma Shunde stood up straight in front of the incense table. The guards and maids were kneeling in rows on the left and right, and he saw the acting king approaching in his royal robes.
With just one glance, Ma Shunde had to admit that the demeanor of King Dai was different from ordinary people. Suddenly, his heart moved. As a newly rising eunuch, although he had received benefits from King Shu and King Qi in the past, he was really not considered a new eunuch.
From which family.
I just thought about it and shook my head. The emperor's attitude towards the king is actually understandable. After forcing his father to death, there is no guarantee that the king has a grudge. I am afraid he is the most hopeless one. The metaphor he brought also shows this. You must not
After getting close, I thought that the king had already paid his respects to the Holy Father.
"Holy Holy Gong!" Ma Shunde said with a blank face: "Your Majesty's words!"
The tone of these words was different. Immediately everyone seemed to feel it. They knelt lower and listened to the eunuch's cold tone: "I acted carelessly on behalf of the king and took the copied things into the palace. It is against the law and should be scolded."
, I order you to spend a month behind closed doors and think about it, and leave any errands to the King of Qi to deal with...I appreciate this."
King Dai, who knelt down in front of him and gave the order, immediately kowtowed when he heard this and said: "Sun Chen is frightened and obeys the order."
Judging from his appearance, he didn't have any resentful reaction to the emperor's order to stay behind closed doors and reflect on his past.
But this is normal, who dares to react with resentment?
"Hey, King, please get up quickly." Ma Shunde, who had a cold and serious expression when he was reciting the decree, suddenly changed his face at this moment. He was smiling and didn't say anything. He even stepped forward to help Su Ziji up and comforted him.
: "Speaking of it, this kind of minor offense is just a common thing and will not damage the emperor's trust in the prince. There is no need for the prince to worry."
"After all, I have betrayed the Emperor's trust..." Su Ziji sighed.
Seeing that the gesture made by the king made it difficult to tell whether it was sincere or fake, Ma Shunde still had a smile on his face and continued: "They are just some books, not gold or silver. Since the prince loves books
The emperor will not punish you severely for your reputation as an idiot. As long as you hand over all the copied books to the inner treasury, the matter will be over."
Su Ziji nodded: "As it should be, Eunuch Ma, please come with me, and I will take you to the library right now."
After saying that, he didn't shy away from it and actually took people to his book collection in person.
"..."
Ma Shunde did not refuse. Originally, he came here to pass on oral instructions and take away the books copied from the shrine. King Dai was willing to take him there immediately, which was naturally the best thing.
In fact, I just made up my mind that if the king delays for a moment, I will give him some face, but I will report it when I get back.
There was nothing to say on the way. Ma Shunde had a smile on his face, but he didn't say much to Su Ziji until the group arrived outside the library. Looking at the elegant house, Ma Shunde's eyes subconsciously glanced at the king.
There are millions of books in the inner treasury. Which book is not there? I don’t know if these books contain any big secrets. Otherwise, why would the emperor bring these books back to the inner treasury?