Chang Feng suspected that he and Liu Xiaoyan had been practicing too hard recently, causing kidney deficiency and tinnitus, and misheard what Wynn said.
Inspect the Qianqing Palace? How can it be?
Domestic slaves raid their master's bedroom? Either I am deaf because of Chang Feng, or Grandpa is crazy.
Chang Feng said: "Master, what did you just say? I didn't seem to hear clearly."
Wynn repeated it word for word: "The emperor ordered you to search the Qianqing Palace."
Chang Feng burst into laughter: "Grandpa, stop joking with your grandson! Even if I had 800 courages, I wouldn't dare to copy the Qing palace."
Zhu Ji on the side was a little displeased: "The Ming Dynasty's internal prime minister is busy with everything, so he has the time to joke with you, a thousand households?"
Hua En glanced at Zhu Ji: "Commander Zhu, don't be so cruel to your subordinates. Don't scare my good grandson again."
Zhu Ji's character is not likable. But Wynn knew in his heart that he was still loyal to Emperor Hongzhi.
Wynn explained the whole story to Chang Feng.
Yesterday, Chang Feng suggested that he search for Wan'an's letter of love to the late emperor in order to drive him out of the court. Wynn informed Emperor Hongzhi of this suggestion. Emperor Hongzhi believed deeply.
He immediately ordered Xiao Jing to lead a group of young eunuchs to search for Mei Shu in Qianqing Palace where the late emperor lived.
But after struggling until midnight, I still couldn't find a piece of paper for Mei Shu.
Professional things need to be done by professional people. This morning, Emperor Hongzhi simply asked Huaien to come to the Jinyi Guards to pass the order and asked Chang Feng to "search" the Qianqing Palace to look for the Meishu.
After Wynn explained, Chang Feng immediately patted his chest: "Grandpa, don't worry. I will definitely finish this job."
Huaien said: "The inspection of Qianqing Palace should not be too public. You can only bring three people into the palace to carry out errands."
"You have to hurry up. After all, Qianqing Palace is where the emperor handles government affairs and meets with ministers. How can you behave like you are rummaging around there all the time? The emperor only gives you one day."
"Besides, tigers are not allowed to enter the palace."
Chang Feng thought to himself: What he is looking for is a book, not money. It's no use bringing Hu Zi along.
He chose Fatty Xu, Deputy Qianhu, General Banner Shi Wenyi, and Xiaoqian Qianning from the Qianhu Inspection Office to do this job.
The four of them followed Wynn into the palace.
The eighteen-year-old Emperor Hongzhi had the curiosity of an ordinary young man.
Emperor Hongzhi had long heard that Chang Feng was quite skillful in raiding homes. Today, he simply took some time to see how Chang Feng ransacked his house. It was also a way to find some entertainment to relieve stress besides the heavy government affairs.
Chang Feng and four other people saluted Emperor Hongzhi.
Emperor Hongzhi ordered: "You start."
Chang Feng held up his hands and said, "I dare to ask the emperor. Have you asked the father-in-law who served the late emperor? Do they know the whereabouts of Mei Shu?"
Emperor Hongzhi replied: "They have all asked. They only know that Wan'an presented a letter of flattery to the late emperor every six months. Over the years, he has presented more than twenty books."
"It's a pity that they don't know where the late emperor placed the letter of love."
Chang Feng cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I plan to investigate from the bedroom first."
Chang Feng has his own considerations: the late emperor hiding flattering books is different from a corrupt official hiding stolen money. It is usually hidden in a place where it can be easily accessed, read, and acted upon according to the illustrations.
It is most likely hidden in the bedroom of the concubine Zhaoxing.
The emperor's bedroom is the East and West Warm Pavilions of Qianqing Palace.
Xianzong lived in Dongnuan Pavilion for a long time. Xinuang Pavilion is only used to summon officials.
Chang Feng and four others came to Dongnuan Pavilion, and Emperor Hongzhi also followed.
Chang Feng took a deep breath: Finally got a chance to show his face in front of the emperor, don't show your face and your butt.
Chang Feng took out the items specially used for house raids - a treasure-gathering ring and a silver-hunting stirrup.
He put the treasure-gathering ring on his hand and placed the silver-seeking stirrup on his boots.
Emperor Hongzhi asked curiously: "What are these two things?"
Chang Feng explained to Emperor Hongzhi the usage of two household items.
After hearing this, Emperor Hongzhi had a strange look on his face: "This is really a specialization in the art. There is a secret to everything."
"I originally thought that confiscating my home would be a simple matter.
A simple rummage. I didn’t expect there were so many tips and tricks. "
"Okay, you go ahead and do your work. I'll watch from the sidelines."
Under the gaze of Emperor Hongzhi, Chang Feng was still under pressure.
This is like the academic masters of later generations, who should be able to answer questions fluently when answering exam questions. If there is an invigilator watching him answer questions all the time, he will definitely be nervous.
Dongnuan Pavilion is divided into the East Second Room and the Shao Room, with a total of eight rooms in the southeast, northwest and northwest.
The dragon couch in the east room was used by Xianzong's favored concubines.
Chang Feng came to the dragon couch.
In fact, the dragon couch is not as big as people think. It's just a larger bed.
It is different from the ordinary bed. There are three large drawers under the dragon couch. They represent "Heaven", "Earth" and "Man" respectively.
Chang Feng opened the drawer. There was nothing inside.
This dragon couch was not only used by Emperor Xianzong, but Emperor Hongzhi also slept here in the past few months.
Chang Feng said: "Your Majesty, I forgive you. I want to move the bedding on the dragon couch."
Emperor Hongzhi said: "Just think that Qianqing Palace is the residence of criminal officials. Copy it as you like. Don't ask me."
Chang Feng asked Fatty Xu to move the bedding on the dragon couch. He bent his waist so that he could inspect the dragon couch. No abnormalities were found at all.
Afterwards, Chang Feng used the silver stirrup to carefully check the floor of the Toji Room. No hidden compartments were found.
He then used the treasure ring to knock on the wall of Dongji Room inch by inch.
Suddenly, the Treasure Ring made an unusual sound.
Chang Feng's eyes lit up: "There is a secret grid behind the wall."
Emperor Hongzhi was overjoyed: "Have you found it?"
Chang Feng said: "Your Majesty, wait a moment." He groped around on the wall and found a brick on it. Pushed hard and it came loose.
He borrowed the Han general's sword and pried open the wall brick.
I saw three stacks of paper placed inside the wall tiles.
Chang Feng's heart moved: there were only three stacks of paper, obviously not a letter of love. Could it be a spring picture?
Many shameless emperors like to let painters watch and paint erotic pictures on the spot when they favor a woman.
For example, Zhao Kuangyi's "Picture of Xi Ling's Rapture to the Little Zhou Empress"; another example is "Picture of a Secret Play at Spring Night" by Emperor Ming of Tang Dynasty and Yang Taizhen.
Chang Feng took out these three stacks of paper. He said: "Your Majesty, these three stacks of paper should be pictures of spring. I dare not look at them."
Chang Feng didn't dare to look, and neither did Emperor Hongzhi! What if the picture above is the nominal mother of Emperor Xianzong favored by Emperor Hongzhi...
Emperor Hongzhi had no choice but to call Huaien in. Wynn is a middle-aged man, so it doesn't hurt to see him.
Wynn unfolded three stacks of paper.
Emperor Hongzhi, Chang Feng and others turned their backs.
After a while, Wynn said: "This is a couplet."
Everyone turned around.
Wynn and the two young eunuchs started the couplet.
I saw that the first couplet was "Only one person can rule the world."
The second couplet is "How can I serve one person for the world?"
Hengpi means "diligence and closeness to the virtuous".
Underneath the couplet is actually the small seal of Emperor Jingtai.
Emperor Hongzhi seemed to want to test Chang Feng: "Chang Feng. You have also studied, but you have not passed the examination. Tell me, what does this couplet mean? What is the allusion?"
Chang Feng said humbly: "I dare not show off my knowledge in front of the emperor."
Emperor Hongzhi said: "It doesn't matter. Just say it."
Chang Feng said loudly: "The meaning of this couplet is that as an emperor, you must personally govern every day, rather than just being supported by the people of the world."
"The classic is derived from "The Theory of Destiny" written by Li Kang in the Wei and Jin Dynasties - therefore, the kings of ancient times could only rule the world with one person, and they would not serve the world to one person.".
Emperor Hongzhi praised him: "You have insight! Although your talents are not as good as those of the two ranking scholars, you still have the knowledge to educate people."
