As the chief eunuch in charge of rites, Lin Shangli still takes extraordinary care of his own people.
Most of the eunuchs entered the palace from a young age just to live a good life without worrying about food and clothing.
In addition to some reasons because they are too lazy to eat, most people send their children to the palace to find a way to survive because of the pressure of life and the fact that there are so many people in the family.
And this is the case for Wang Xiaosi.
Lin Shangli took extraordinary care of Wang Xiaosi. In addition, he was very smart and shy, so he had the opportunity to be recommended by Lin Shangli to serve as the emperor's personal eunuch.
Now, the emperor said in front of him that Wang Xiaosi still needed more teaching on his massage. This was tantamount to a slap in the face.
The emperor had already reprimanded him invisibly, so he had to help him regain some face. For other matters, he could just talk to him later.
Wang Xiaosi was also extremely smart. After hearing Lin Shangli's words, he was grateful to the top leader of the Supervisor of Ceremonies. He was worried that he would be burned, and he was also grateful to the other party for taking care of the emperor, so he said it directly.
"I often boil the kettle, so I won't burn myself. The emperor is happy now and drinks tea and makes peace quickly. I am afraid of disturbing the emperor's mood, so I wait aside with the kettle."
Wang Xiaosi lowered his head and said cautiously.
Seeing that Wang Xiaosi caught his words very cleverly, Lin Shangli stopped saying anything, and hurriedly walked behind Ming Chengzu, stretched out his hands, and began to knead gently.
Seeing the conversation between the two that looked like scolding but actually praised, Ming Chengzu also laughed.
"Xiao Si, why don't you come over and watch how Xiao Linzi massages you? In the future, when he is not around, I will still have to rely on you to relax me." Ming Chengzu said.
Hearing what the emperor said, Wang Xiaosi felt happy. He quickly put the hot water kettle in his hand on the fire and said happily: "Yes."
While squeezing Ming Chengzu's shoulders, Lin Shangli looked at the tea bowl on the table.
What floats in the tea bowl is the West Lake Longjing tea that Xiao Chen brought back from Hangzhou.
"The emperor is in a good mood today, is it because the Shenji Camp's hunting performance shocked all the foreign envoys?" Lin Shangli said softly.
"Yes. Regardless of the opposition of the courtiers, I spent manpower and material resources to organize this major 'hunting' activity. The purpose is to promote the national power of the Ming Dynasty to the surrounding countries. And this time, it is indeed to let those foreign envoys express their opinions on the national power of the Ming Dynasty.
, I really got to know each other. Their complimenting attitude is what I want." Ming Chengzu closed his eyes slightly and said slowly.
Listening to Ming Chengzu's words, Lin Shangli thought for a moment and lowered his voice.
"The Emperor is happy today. Originally, the servant should not dampen the Emperor's happiness. However, this matter cannot be delayed without reporting to the Emperor."
"Huh? What's the matter?" Ming Chengzu's heart tightened slightly, but he still didn't open his eyes.
It shouldn't be a small matter for Lin Shangli to talk to him so cautiously.
"How about we wait until the slave has finished massaging you, Your Majesty? For now, just close your eyes and enjoy it." Lin Shangli pretended.
"In the middle of the story, you asked me to close my eyes and enjoy it. Did you mean it on purpose? Tell me." Ming Chengzu snorted dissatisfied.
"Xiao Chen is back." Lin Shangli lowered his voice deliberately, for fear of further upsetting Ming Chengzu.
"I thought it was something. It turns out that Xiao Chen is back. Why does this disturb my mood? By the way, he's back. Why don't you come with you and report to me what's going on in the capital?" Ming Chengzu slowly opened his eyes.
When I opened my eyes, I seemed to notice something was wrong.
According to common sense, Xiao Chen should have rushed back from the capital to arrange things there. He should know that I am actually very worried about the safety of the prince, why don't you come over and report to me directly? Could it be that something went wrong?
What can't happen?
"Xiao Chen encountered some trouble in the capital this time." Lin Shangli whispered, and the strength of his hand suddenly became much lighter.
"What's the trouble?" Ming Chengzu raised his hand and waved it lightly.
Lin Shangli understood and slowly stepped aside.
"The opponent Xiao Chen met this time was very powerful. When they fought against each other, Xiao Chen was defeated." Lin Shangli said softly.
Hearing this, Ming Chengzu remained silent and sat quietly for a long time before slowly standing up. He put his hands behind his back and turned to look at Lin Shangli.
"Xiao Chen's skills are among the best in the entire capital. Ever since he handled the case in Dongchang, perhaps because of his status, he has never been defeated. He actually lost this time?"
"There are people outside the world, and there is a world outside the world. Xiao Chen's defeat this time is normal. Fortunately, he has made proper arrangements for the prince." Gong bowed his body and said Lin Shangli.
Ming Chengzu knew that Xiao Chen should have left the capital and returned to Tumubao after the prince had been properly placed. If anything happened to the prince, Xiao Chen would have reported it to him.
Although he was very worried about the prince, Xiao Chen's defeat meant that Dongchang could no longer continue its previous undefeated myth.
"Prince, where will he be placed?" Ming Chengzu asked calmly.
"Xiao Chen disguised the prince and placed him in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment." Lin Shangli replied hurriedly.
"Ministry of Punishment? Can Li An take on the important responsibility of being responsible for the safety of the prince?" Ming Chengzu's tone was filled with obvious dissatisfaction.
"Dongchang Prison is already the primary target of that group of enemies. For the safety of the prince, Xiao Chen came up with such a strategy. Although there is no Dongchang Prison guard Yan Sen in the Criminal Department Prison, the other party does not know that the prince has been secretly transferred
.According to Xiao Chen, the prince is absolutely safe at the moment." Lin Shangli glanced at Ming Chengzu and hurriedly lowered his head.
With one hand on the table, Ming Chengzu's eyes showed a hint of anger: "It's safe now, but does that mean it will be safe or unsafe in the future? It's hard to say? In the capital of the Ming Dynasty, even the safety of the crown prince cannot be guaranteed.
Aren’t we going to laugh our heads off the public? These people are causing trouble in the capital, so do I dare to return to the capital?”
With a "pop", Lin Shangli knelt on the ground.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. Dongchang will do whatever it takes to uproot these forces and restore the security and peace that the capital deserves." Lin Shangli said hurriedly.
"Uprooted? Xiao Chen was defeated by others and didn't dare to come to see me. How did Dongchang use to uproot him? With his mouth?" Ming Chengzu's tone changed a lot.
Lin Shangli knelt on the ground with his head lowered, not knowing how to answer the question.
"What's the use of kneeling? Go and call me Xiao Chen." Looking at Lin Shangli kneeling on the ground, Ming Chengzu was very dissatisfied.
