When the three of them disagreed, they started to quarrel. No one was convinced by the other, so much so that they blushed and almost started fighting!
"We all go on errands together, but none of them are willing to take responsibility. Then it's better for me to bear all the blame." Xiao Chen saw that they were almost arguing, and then he spoke slowly.
"I don't dare to be humble!" The three of them were shocked when they heard this, and stood up at the same time to stand in awe.
"We are discussing, not quarreling. We are all fourth-grade officials. Why are we so uncontrollable when things happen?" Xiao Chen scolded him with a stern face.
The three of them said nothing and obeyed the instructions obediently.
"Haishan, Zirui, you two are obviously talking about Chen Ming, but in fact you are talking about me, right? Speaking of which, my West Factory is responsible for the security of the harem, so this matter must be my fault. With you guys But it doesn’t matter.”
What Xiao Chen said was serious.
"Eunuch Xiao, I really am not targeting you! How many days has it been since your West Factory was established? There are tens of thousands of eunuchs and maids in the harem, how can you tell the loyal from the traitor one by one?" Liu Haishan hurriedly explained.
"That's right. If your Eunuch Xiao hadn't been there to protect you, the imperial concubine might have been killed by an assassin! In that case, all of us would have lost our heads! It was you who saved our lives, and we are so grateful that we are so grateful. How dare we blame you? " Lin Zirui also defended loudly with a red face.
"Haha, I was just joking, don't take it seriously." Xiao Chen laughed again.
He waved his hand to signal everyone to sit down and continue to discuss how to cover up this matter... to maximize the benefits?
With their interests at the forefront, the three of them stopped arguing and began to brainstorm ideas.
Finally, we came up with a solution that was beneficial to everyone.
It is said that the assassins came on a small fishing boat and boarded the Fengyi at night in an attempt to assassinate the imperial concubine.
How can the clown's jumping off the beam be hidden from the alert eyes of the big guy?
He was discovered immediately!
With the joint cooperation of Xichang, Jin Yiwei, and the navy soldiers on the two ships, they were easily defeated!
There were no casualties on our side... only a eunuch named Xiao Anzi died. This guy was so frightened that he lost his footing and fell into the sea!
This was all a plan devised by the three of them to deceive others, but Xiao Chenke never said a word.
But of course it must be done with his approval, and there is a big key point in this strategy that is difficult to solve.
"It's at the imperial concubine's place..." The three of them looked at Xiao Chen with eager eyes.
Because only Eunuch Xiao can solve this matter. Who doesn't know that he was Concubine Liu's confidant before?
He is the person whom the imperial concubine most trusts and loves the most, no one!
"You guys just came up with such a bad idea? Isn't this deceiving your Majesty!" Xiao Chen's furious look seemed to be fake at first glance. Although the crime was reported, he did not get up.
"My Eunuch Xiao! How can you deceive the emperor? I don't want the emperor to worry!"
"As ministers, we should share the emperor's worries. How can we cause trouble for the old man?"
"As long as our noble concubine is safe, everything else is a trivial matter."
"This is a countermeasure that the three of us discussed. If the emperor blames him in the future, it will be our responsibility, but it has nothing to do with you, Eunuch Xiao!" Chen Ming's words are on point.
"Huh? What do you mean by this? It seems that you are blaming me for being timid and afraid of taking responsibility?" Xiao Chen felt happy in his heart and cursed in his mouth.
"Of course not. Eunuch Xiao, you are brave, decisive and loyal. Who among us Jinyiwei brothers doesn't know that? Your humble position means that if the three of us make any mistakes in the future, we will not have to rely on you to help us," Chen Ming said hurriedly.
"This is what I think in my humble position. Eunuch Xiao, if you can even protect Mr. Chen Jisheng, then the lives of the three of us will not be in trouble!" Liu Haishan added.
"So as long as I save you, Eunuch Xiao, I will save the lives of the three of us." Lin Zirui concluded.
The words are rough and the reasoning is not rough.
"Don't talk nonsense! Mr. Chen was saved by Pingyang Marquis and Wang Shangshu. He has nothing to do with me!" Xiao Chen was impressed by what he heard and smiled appreciatively.
He did not publicly protect Chen Jisheng, but he made arrangements for Chen Jisheng after he was released from prison. Of course everyone knows this.
It is said that although Eunuch Xiao is an eunuch, he is very responsible!
The reputation is solid, but it is not groundless.
"Since this is what brothers mean, I have no choice but to obey." Xiao Chen sighed and looked embarrassed.
But the names of the three people have also changed.
"I have to beg the imperial concubine to ask her to sympathize with the difficulties of the people below us. The imperial concubine is kind and kind, so I guess there will be no problem."
The three of them were all overjoyed, and for a moment there was a flood of flattery, praising Xiao Chen as something rare in the sky and unique in the earth!
Xiao Chen spoke, and of course Liu Ruyun was fine, he just laughed and cursed a few words.
Communication between ships at sea and land still relies on carrier pigeons. The secret code is written, placed in a small bamboo tube, sealed with waterproof wax, tied to the feet of the carrier pigeon and released.
Watching the carrier pigeon fluttering its wings and flying into the clouds, Liu Haishan clasped his hands together and recited Amitabha, God bless us on this journey.
"Don't encounter any pirates." Wei Yuntian on the side also prayed.
What he said is correct, but don't forget that Wei Yuntian is a crow's mouth, and he has always been very effective. The good things don't work, but the bad ones...
The next few days of sailing were uneventful. On this day, the fleet arrived at Anyang Port in Jiangdong County. Xiao Chen decided to rest here for two days to repair the ship and replenish supplies.
The governor of Jiangdong County and the generals received the news in advance and greeted her at the port early. They all knew that Liu Ruyun was one of the most favored concubines of the current emperor. They could not see her normally. Now that there is this great opportunity, who wouldn't want to fawn over her?
Governor Lin Dongyang also vacated the Yamen of Anyang Mansion as a temporary palace for the imperial concubine, which can be said to be full of sincerity.
Although Anyang Mansion is just a government office, because it is a port city with a relatively developed economy, the government offices are quite impressive. They are not inferior to the six government offices in the capital, which amazes Xiao Chen and others.
I have long heard that Jiangdong County is rich, and it is indeed well-deserved!
The grand reception banquet was just a formality, and Concubine Liu did not attend at all. She only asked Xiao Chen to attend as a representative and expressed her gratitude to the governor and others for their warm hospitality. Naturally, everyone looked flattered.
The drama officially begins after the reception banquet, and the characters appear one by one according to their status.
The first person to ask for an audience was Governor Lin Dongyang.
This person is well-versed in world affairs, very good at socializing, and is an old man in officialdom.
As soon as he came in, without saying a word, he knelt down and bowed to Xiao Chen.
"Oh, Mr. Lin, this is absolutely impossible!" Xiao Chen was startled and quickly knelt down and bowed to him twice.
He is just a third-grade eunuch, while Lin Dongyang is a serious second-grade official, the leader of a county, and a prince-level existence.
So when it comes to talking about it, Xiao Chen should be the one who bows down to others.
