Zhao An came to Cining Palace today for one purpose, and that was to cooperate with Luo Qingshuang to apply eye drops to Chen Guogong.
"The Queen Mother, I just heard that there was a thief cholera in the harem, so I specially requested an order to come and inspect it. I would not dare to offend the Queen Mother."
Chen Guogong was Chen Guogong. When he should be timid, he was timid. He lay on the ground and kowtowed without any ambiguity.
The ministers looked at each other with their heads lowered, not daring to look at Zhao An, for fear that the eunuch would also wear small shoes for them in front of them.
Luo Qingshuang said: "I heard that Chen Guogong also investigated the queen. What's wrong? The Duke can't trust his own daughter? You shouldn't."
"The Queen Mother clearly knows that the old minister has not investigated the Queen."
"Isn't that right, Your Excellency, the Queen is obviously very angry, and she is pregnant with a dragon heir. What should we do if she is so angry?"
Zhao An took advantage of every opportunity and refused to let him go.
When Chen Guogong heard this, his body stiffened and he looked over coldly.
Luo Qingshuang always kept a smile and did not scold the talkative dog slave at all.
Chen Guogong said angrily: "Queen Mother, I don't dare to disturb you too much, so I will retreat now."
"Don't be anxious, there is no storm without fire. Since there is such a commotion in the city, I think there must be a reason for coming here. Moreover, the Duke told His Majesty that the imperial guards are not available. The Ai family should personally take charge of this matter, so as to silence the public."
Luo Qingshuang's words were so abrupt that Chen Guogong was suddenly startled, "The Queen Mother means..."
"Since the matter started with Concubine Xiao, Xiao Qingyu will simply be responsible for the investigation of the harem. The Ai family will explain it later."
Luo Qingshuang finished speaking.
But Chen Guogong's eyes widened, and a flash of astonishment flashed across his face.
Several ministers also showed shocked expressions.
The old witch actually directly demanded the military power of Qianjunduwuwei!
She was so sophisticated that she knew that Chen Guogong brought people here to shuffle the Imperial Guards and place their men.
The Qianjun Duwuwei is affiliated to the Fifth Army Dudufu, and Xiao Qingyu is one of the generals who holds real power. Leaving Xiao Qingyu behind is equivalent to cutting off one of Chen Guogong's fingers!
At this moment, the atmosphere in the hall was indescribably tense.
Zhao An grinned and said, "What? Chen Guogong doesn't want to!"
"Old minister, old minister..."
Chen Guogong secretly clenched his fists.
Of course he was unwilling. Originally, there was only one Imperial Guard in the palace. When he came this time, he had already secretly arranged people to join the Imperial Guard. This was also the biggest purpose of his trip.
As long as he has control over the safety of the harem, the harem will be his back garden!
But Luo Qingshuang suddenly made such a move and caught him off guard.
Could it be that there really was a fake eunuch in the harem? The maid deliberately seduced the fake eunuch and let Concubine Xiao's people see it, and then the news would definitely reach his ears.
Thinking of this, Chen Guogong's eyes changed when he looked at Luo Qingshuang.
Luo Qingshuang smiled indifferently, so calm and graceful.
"Old minister, take the order!"
Chen Guogong almost broke his back molar.
This time he admitted defeat.
After all, I haven't seen the Queen Mother for many years and underestimated the former master of the harem. If he refused, maybe the Luo family would take action tomorrow and send relatives to Beijing in the name of cleaning up the cholera in the harem.
When a strong man cuts off his wrist, he chooses the former.
"Very good, the Ai family will investigate clearly. Don't worry, dear friends, go ahead. The Ai family is exhausted."
"I'll take my leave——"
Chen Guogong got up and led several ministers out of Cining Palace. When he was leaving, he glanced back abruptly, looking like a hawk, and Zhao An's chrysanthemums tightened in fright!
Depend on! The look in Lao Deng's eyes was so scary!
As the group left, the oppressive atmosphere of Cining Palace dissipated.
Zhao An saw Luo Qingshuang let out a sigh of relief. Apparently she was also nervous when facing the old fox.
After all, the military power lies with him. If the old fox is angered and changes the dynasty on the spot, there is nothing she can do.
Fortunately, she was right.
It only took Luo Qingshuang a blink of an eye to adjust her mood and regain her unique detachment and tranquility.
"Slave, you did a good job this time. I will do my best for the Ai family in the future, and your benefits will be indispensable."
Zhao An touched his nose and asked with a smile: "Queen Mother, if the old fox wants to make trouble and investigate the fake eunuchs around you, will you hand over the slaves?"
Luo Qingshuang snorted, "If you keep that thing, it will only cause cholera in the palace. It's better to cut it off with a knife to save trouble."
"I'm still thinking that whenever you need it, I'll lend it to you."
"How brave!"
Luo Qingshuang cursed but smiled. She seemed to have figured out that Chen Guogong was in a good mood, and her charming eyes fell, "No matter how meritorious you are, the Ai family may not be able to let you get what you want."
"Should today's credit be forgotten? If it weren't for the servants' mediation, how would Chen Guogong come to Cining Palace?"
Zhao An shouted with great dissatisfaction that he had to get some benefits from her today.
Luo Qingshuang glared, hesitated again and again, and sighed softly: "That's all, come to see the Ai family in the evening, if you dare to talk nonsense, be careful of your bullshit."
"Here!"
Zhao An walked out of the hall carelessly and bumped into the young eunuch. The latter was so frightened that he covered his face and backed away, how could he dare to make a mistake.
Zhao An refused to let him go, grabbed his collar and said with a smile: "Little boy, remember this, stay away next time you see him."
"I don't dare to forget what Eunuch Zhao said."
"You know the truth."
Zhao An slapped him hard on the face before walking away, looking like an eight-clawed crab.
The little eunuch stumbled into the Cining Palace, knelt at Luo Qingshuang's feet and started crying, "Your Majesty, Eunuch Zhao always bullies the slaves, you have to make the decision for the slaves."
"The Ai family knows that you have been wronged, so you can go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and get two hundred taels of silver, which will be considered as the cost of the soup and medicine."
Luo Qingshuang frowned, she hated crying people, especially men.
But the little eunuch still cried, "Did the slave's beating be in vain?"
"How are you doing? Zhao An is the emperor's servant. When beating a dog, it depends on the owner. Are you going from house to house to disgrace the emperor?"
"Slave doesn't dare!"
"Get up. The Aijia will find an opportunity in the future to let you vent your anger."
"Thank you Queen Mother!"
When the little eunuch heard this, he got up wiping his tears and began to imagine Zhao An kowtow to him and beg for mercy.
In the imperial study room.
Chen Guogong and others had just left, and the empress was wondering why Chen Guogong looked so ugly as if his biological father had died.
Zhao An explained the reason to her with a playful smile.
She was not happy but was surprised, "The jackals have gone, but the tigers and leopards have come again?"
Zhao An pouted and said: "I know you are also afraid of the Queen Mother. It is against the rules for her to keep Xiao Qingyu, but what can you do to her?"
"So you want me to watch helplessly?" The empress had a sullen face and was extremely angry.
"You're stupid. Xiao Qingyu's stay is also good for you. At least on the surface, your safety is guaranteed. As for who he helps, doesn't it depend on the methods of you and the Queen Mother?"
Zhao An pointed out the pros and cons in one sentence.
The empress was still frowning, how could she possibly win over the Queen Mother.
