In Fuyuan Palace, Concubine Jiao Xian had an angry look on her face. The floor was strewn with cups, bowls and saucers that she broke in her rage.
Kneeling on the ground was the shivering Eunuch Hong. Eunuch Hong's face had been slapped into a pig's head by himself.
But seeing that Concubine Jiao Xian's anger had not diminished, Eunuch Hong did not dare to stop.
From the moment Eunuch Hong entered the palace gate with his followers, even before Eunuch Hong entered Fuyuan Palace, the news that Eunuch Hong was beaten outside the palace spread throughout the harem as if he had wings.
There are people who are surprised, there are people who are gloating about someone else's misfortune, and there are people who are indifferent onlookers.
The always domineering Eunuch Hong was beaten until his head was broken!
This news is really exciting!
The harem, which is calm on the surface but turbulent secretly, rarely has such a refreshing topic.
There are still some people who still can't believe it without seeing it with their own eyes. Either because of their master's orders or because they are curious, they try their best to wander around Fuyuan Palace.
Concubines with higher status, such as Hong Chongrong and Li Xiurong, had always been at odds with Concubine Jiao Xian, so how could they miss the opportunity to watch a joke like this.
The two entered the palace earlier than Concubine Jiao Xian, and their family backgrounds were also good, and their appearance was not weak. However, because they had no heirs, they were inferior to Concubine Jiao Xian.
The positions of the "three concubines" such as Qin Guifei are stable and cannot be easily shaken.
But if something goes wrong with Concubine Jiao Xian, wouldn't the position of "Concubine Xian" become vacant?
As long as Concubine Jiao Xian reigns, there will be no hope for them to be promoted.
Hong and Li had the same idea on this matter, so they also acted in unison.
Although there is only one position, the next level is the first level!
Here, before Eunuch Hong entered Fuyuan Palace, Hong Chongrong and Li Xiurong, who had received the news, had already rushed to the vicinity of Fuyuan Palace.
The eunuch who was bribed by them quietly sent them a message that "Eunuch Hong has not returned to Fuyuan Palace yet." So the two of them waited patiently outside Fuyuan Palace.
Soon, I saw Eunuch Hong with a scab on his forehead and a group of eunuchs with bruises and swollen faces and disheveled clothes!
The two of them wanted to stop Eunuch Hong in his path and ridicule him for the purpose of just watching the excitement.
On weekdays, Eunuch Hong, who relied on Concubine Jiao Xian, had his nostrils turned upward in the palace and did not take them seriously at all.
However, the confidant maid beside them quietly reminded them,
"Empress, evil people will be punished by evil people, why should I stain your eyes? You will lose your identity as an empress by talking nonsense to these slaves!"
Hong Chongrong's maid knew very well that when gods fight, little devils suffer.
Concubine Jiao Xian was narrow-minded, and she would retaliate for her anger.
Today, Hong Chongrong and Li Xiurong have humiliated Eunuch Hong. Once Concubine Jiao Xian finds an opportunity, she will definitely not let Hong and Li go.
As for Hong and Li, not only are they lower in status than Concubine Jiao Xian, but they are also less scheming than Concubine Jiao Xian. They are not afraid of such blatant efforts to attract hatred. Those who serve closely will have to be protected by Concubine Jiao Xian. "Kill the chicken to scare the monkey."
However, Hong and Li did not have the ability to compete with Concubine Jiao Xian.
If so, why have they been restrained for so many years? Seeing a eunuch in bad luck makes him so happy!
It is necessary to give up at this moment. Even if Concubine Jiao Xian comes out and sees Hong and Li, they stand carelessly on the road that Eunuch Hong must pass. They know clearly that Hong and Li are watching their jokes, but Hong Chongrong He and Li Xiurong insisted that they "just happened to be passing by", and Concubine Jiao Xian couldn't bear it but she had to bear it.
However, if Hong Chongrong and Li Xiurong stepped forward to ridicule, and Concubine Jiao Xian used the two princes in her hands to accuse them of "provoking" in front of the emperor, she would be very passive.
The beauty with a lower status, who had been bullied by Eunuch Hong in the past, often saw Hong Chongrong and Li Xiurong walking away from something, and knew that there was no need to come closer.
Look, soon, the first-hand and definite news will come out!
Concubine Jiao Xian has never been so angry! Her heart was churning, and waves of anger rushed to the top of her head, causing her temples to swell and ache!
Seeing these miserable eunuchs, she hated the Ji sisters!
But what Concubine Jiao Xian hates even more is why Zhou Biao and Li Mi didn't just beat these useless things to death!
Eunuch Liang sighed inwardly. However, although he sighed, he did not say anything to dissuade him.
Eunuch Liang also felt a little angry towards Eunuch Hong because he hated the iron.
Eunuch Liang has been able to achieve what he has today because he is cautious and prudent.
Even though he is an old man in the palace, he still has a bit of dignity in front of the Queen Mother. He can be arrogant sometimes, but he never dares to be overly arrogant.
Eunuch Liang had met the Ji sisters before, and he did not dare to treat them lightly.
Although there may be contempt or hatred in the heart, the face is still respectful, at least people cannot find fault.
As for Eunuch Hong being so reckless, Eunuch Liang felt that it was no surprise that he was what he was today, and he deserved it.
Who do you think you are from Concubine Jiao Xian?
You are just Concubine Jiao Xian’s dog!
Don't say that you are not a relative of Concubine Jiao Xian, even if you are a relative of Concubine Jiao Xian, then Concubine Jiao Xian is a master who does not recognize her relatives and can even kill herself. Tell me who you are!
You eat and drink in the name of the Concubine Xian, and it’s just a small gain. Didn’t you see the fate of my niece Jiao Zhiliang?
Before Eunuch Liang entered Fuyuan Palace, he was serving a concubine of the late emperor, and he was a mature and prudent man.
Fuyuan Palace used to have a chief eunuch, but soon after the birth of the Thirteenth Prince, the chief eunuch became seriously ill and had to leave Fuyuan Palace to recuperate.
At this time, because the Queen Mother valued the prince very much, she transferred Eunuch Liang to Fuyuan Palace as the general manager.
Eunuch Xiao Hongzi served Concubine Jiao Xian when she first entered the palace. It can be said that he and Concubine Jiao Xian had a "very good relationship".
Xiao Hongzi, and later Eunuch Hong, thought that after the former eunuch who was in charge left, the position of the eunuch would definitely be his.
Unexpectedly, a manager parachuted in.
When Eunuch Liang first came to Fuyuan Palace, Eunuch Hong was dissatisfied for a while. However, after all, Eunuch Liang was appointed by the Queen Mother and had Eunuch Wu as his backer, so Xiao Hongzi did not dare to cause trouble. I usually respect Eunuch Liang fairly well.
Moreover, Xiao Hongzi has been following Mr. Liang for ten years, so there is still hope.
However, Eunuch Hong is following the right master after all. Some eunuchs of similar age to him are still doing menial jobs, or some are following masters who will never get ahead at first glance.
For example, those concubines who could not see the emperor a few times a year, or even not at all.
Therefore, Eunuch Hong is inevitably satisfied. In addition, she has followed Concubine Jiao Xian for a long time, and she is very proud of her favor.
Eunuch Liang is an old man who is accustomed to the sophistication of people's hearts. We have seen too many such villains who become arrogant when they succeed.
In most cases, as long as Eunuch Hong is not particularly excessive, he will not directly conflict with him.
In particular, Eunuch Liang paid more and more attention to the Thirteenth Prince, so some unimportant matters in Fuyuan Palace were mainly handled by Eunuch Hong.
Suddenly, Eunuch Hong became the "deputy general manager".
With the old friendship and the deep reliance of Concubine Jiao Xian, Concubine Jiao Xian indeed regarded Eunuch Hong as her confidant.
Therefore, Eunuch Hong’s beating was indeed a “iconic” event.
Everyone was secretly thinking, has Prince Guangning completely given up on the fifth and thirteenth princes?
Has Duke Li made a statement?
The Prince of Jiangxia County also took sides?
Does the emperor dislike these two princes?
It was in such an atmosphere that the fifth prince Zhou Chendong walked into the palace.
Approaching the Imperial Garden, I met Zhao Jieyu head-on.
I saw the maid next to Zhao Jieyu holding a few bright red flowers.
When the fifth prince saw this bouquet of flowers, his heart tightened, and he instantly felt an indescribable sadness.
The fifth prince instantly lowered his eyes and hid this emotion well. He took two deep breaths, calmed down, stepped forward and bowed deeply to Zhao Jieyu,
"Concubine Zhao is well!"
When Zhao Jieyu saw the fifth prince, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she smiled gently and said,
"There is no need to be polite, Fifth Prince. Are you going to Fuyuan Palace?"
The fifth prince Zhou Chendong bowed slightly, and his emotions could not be seen.
"Yes, let's go see Concubine Jiao."
But his eyes were fixed on the kapok held by the palace maid next to Zhao Jieyu.
Zhao Jieyu followed the fifth prince's gaze and smiled slightly, saying,
"Do you like it, Fifth Prince? If you like it, Your Highness can take it first and I will pick it up later."
Zhou Chendong withdrew his thoughts, raised the corners of his lips, and smiled lightly,
"Thank you, Concubine Zhao, but I don't want the child."
Zhao Jieyu also smiled a little and said,
"Yes! Your Highness is already an adult and a man, how could he like these flowers and plants! But to be honest, if His Highness likes it, I really wouldn't be willing to give it to him! There is only one kapok in the Imperial Garden. There are some in the corner, and there aren’t many flowers blooming.”
Zhou Chendong frowned slightly, then straightened his brows. He turned sideways to make way for Zhao Jieyu.
Zhao Jieyu nodded her thanks and left.
Zhou Chendong watched Zhao Jieyu leave and only heard the maid holding the flower say,
"Mom, we won't use it for a few days. Is it okay to take it off in advance?"
Zhao Jieyu said,
"It doesn't matter, I originally planned to make these flowers into dried flowers for worship."
Zhou Chendong's heart tightened again!
Walking into Fuyuan Palace, Concubine Jiao Xian's face could no longer see the thunderous fire just now, and what was left was only full of love.
After Zhou Chendong saluted, he said to Concubine Jiao Xian,
"Mother, my concubine, I have been preparing for the Autumn Palace with the people from the Ministry of Etiquette recently. I'm afraid I won't be able to come often to pay my respects to my mother. I hope my mother will forgive me."
Concubine Jiao Xian looked pleased,
"You went to share your father's worries, but it was too late for your mother and concubine to be happy. What's the crime?"
Then, Concubine Jiao Xian looked Zhou Chendong up and down and said a little dissatisfied,
"You are already working in the Ministry of Etiquette, so why are you dressed so casually? Although it is elegant and simple, it doesn't matter. However, this does not match your status after all. You are a prince, and only by dressing gorgeously can you show your nobility. However, money is tight, and you are still the Minister of Internal Affairs. Are those people from the Ceremony Bureau neglecting you?"
Zhou Chendong's heart felt cold, and the hands in his sleeves were trembling slightly, but his face was gentle.
"Concubine Lao Mu is worried. The child is just busy doing things these days and has neglected this aspect."
Concubine Jiao Xian smiled again after hearing this.
In the Menghua Palace, Lu Zhaorong was playing with the kapok in the bottle. The flowers were brightly colored, red and green.
In a few days, it will be the memorial day of Chen Meiren, the biological mother of the fifth prince Zhou Chendong.
During her life, Chen Mei loved kapok the most. Although kapok is suitable for growing in the south, it is not easy to survive in the capital.
However, Chen Meiren is a wise and patient woman. After slowly thinking about it in the palace, she actually figured out a method suitable for the growth of kapok.
So, in a corner of the imperial garden, bright red kapok began to appear!
It is not easy for flowers to bloom. In order to enjoy them for longer, Chen Meiren will also make kapok into dried flowers!
Lu Zhaorong had a slight smile on her face, her face was bright and pretty, and she was actually a bit more delicate than the kapok in front of her!
Recite softly:
Once you get to the high city, you will feel sad for thousands of miles.
Jianjia willows are like Tingzhou.
The clouds in the stream first rise and the sun sinks into the pavilion,
The storm is about to come and the wind is filling the building.
