The struggle in the palace has no influence on His Majesty.
Just a nod and a word at a critical moment can determine the fate of many people.
After all, the chamberlain is just a domestic slave. Only by letting the domestic slaves fight can they become more loyal to their masters.
It was the middle of winter.
In the imperial garden, the cold wind howled and the dead branches swayed.
Zhou Yi stood next to the pavilion, wearing a single garment that would never change in all seasons. With the extremely strong zhenqi protecting his body, he didn't feel cold at all.
The body is slightly bowed, and the Epiphyllum Collection is constantly running in the body.
This is a skill I only realized a few days ago. I no longer stick to the posture of meditating. No matter whether I am walking, sitting or lying down, I am constantly running the exercises. .
The true energy keeps growing, and Zhou Yi can't even explain how strong it is.
The true energy in the Dantian was like clouds and mist in the early years, and then condensed into water. Now it is like a river, surging incessantly.
"Yesterday, I just made some insinuations. Brother Zheng and Brother Yuan have been practicing for ten years, but they still can't operate on their own. Could it be that our qualifications are ordinary, but our understanding is extraordinary?"
"Or maybe the two brothers were on guard and told lies!"
Zhou Yi doesn't believe anyone now, or he doesn't dare to believe it completely. He has to turn a blind eye to earn a living in the palace and even sleep.
While thinking.
A high-pitched voice came, which sounded familiar.
"Your Majesty has arrived!"
Zhou Yi's movements were faster than his thoughts. Before he finished speaking, he was already kneeling on the ground, waiting quietly for Emperor Hongwu to move from far to near.
He didn't even enter Jiang Xuexuan, but came to the pavilion.
Immediately, the accompanying maids brought tea, melons and fruits, and Concubine Yuan, who was accompanying him, personally served Emperor Hongwu to taste them.
Zhou Yi moved slowly, and pushed forward two steps without leaving a trace, just in time for the pavilion pillars to block his figure. If he is not in a position to "compete for favor", then he should not show his head.
Glancing out of the corner of his eye, he saw that the chamberlain serving Emperor Hongwu was none other than Xiao Yuanzi.
Today Xiao Yuanzi put on a red robe. He was no longer the follower of Xiao Zhengzi yesterday. He stood in the pavilion quite impressively.
"Secretary of Ceremonies, my father-in-law!"
Envy flashed in Zhou Yi's eyes. Needless to say about other powers, just accompanying His Majesty is the supreme honor.
"Where's Xiao Zhengzi..."
At this time, Emperor Hongwu in the pavilion heard a joke told by Concubine Yuan and laughed heartily.
The emperor smiled, and the climate suddenly changed from winter to spring.
The accompanying maids and maids pursed their lips and cheered.
Emperor Hongwu and Concubine Yuan Li were deeply in love, talking and laughing, and looked like a harmonious couple.
The two talked for a while, but after all it was a little cold outside, they got up and went to the pavilion to rest. When Emperor Hongwu passed by a crabapple tree, he suddenly paused and asked the attendant on duty.
"I remember that this crabapple didn't bloom this year?"
The chamberlain knelt down, shook his head repeatedly and couldn't explain clearly. He waited until he was off duty and went to ask the supervisor.
Concubine Yuan stepped forward to take a closer look and said, "This tree is too old and can no longer bloom. I will send someone from the south of the Yangtze River to send a new tree to it, so that it will be full of flowers next year."
"Um."
Emperor Hongwu nodded slightly: "I almost forgot, my beloved concubine's natal family is in Jiangning, but I just need to give you a new tree. If I want one, the place will have to plunder hundreds of them, affecting tens of thousands of people!"
Concubine Yuan was blessed and praised: "Your Majesty loves the people like a son. He is a sage king who has never been seen in the ages."
"My beloved concubine, I am so flattering. I also want to preserve the inheritance of my ancestors."
Emperor Hongwu said: "I think of it, there are still a few memorials that have not been processed, so I can't be with my beloved concubine today."
After that, he turned around and left Jiang Xuexuan without caring about Concubine Yuan's face.
Xiao Yuanzi followed closely, and the other chambermaids followed suit, leaving Yuan Fei alone.
This scene fell into Zhou Yi's eyes.
"My godfather often says that Concubine Yuan is favored, but she looks like this and is not a good supporter..."
Bystanders in the Book of Changes knew clearly that Emperor Hongwu's face turned gloomy just now when Concubine Yuan said the word "old", and then he found an excuse and left.
"The tree is getting old. Let's get a new one. Your Majesty is getting old too. Should we get a new one too?"
Zhou Yi understood the truth, but Concubine Yuan did not hesitate to say it.
There are many taboos in the palace. "Taboo for the sake of the venerable" is only the most basic one. Other words such as old, young, sick, and death can be said without saying it.
When you have to say something, just be vague or find another word instead.
For example, Concubine Riyuan speaks old words, which annoys His Majesty. Last year, a chamberlain in Kunning Palace said the word "waste", and the Queen had someone pull her out and kill her with a cane.
"The precious concubine once said that people want whatever they lack most!"
Zhou Yi was on duty in the Imperial Garden, and once heard Concubine Guigui mocking Concubine Hua behind her back, saying that her family was full of big-headed soldiers, but they preferred to be arty.
As everyone knows, the precious concubine knows people but does not know herself.
The precious concubine comes from a scholarly family. Three generations of her ancestors have been Jinshi, and all of them have been in the imperial class. However, she likes to read military books and show off the methods of military formations when talking to His Majesty.
"According to this statement, Your Majesty is probably short of days and years!"
Zhou Yi's eyes flickered. Every time the imperial power changed, there would be a bloody storm in the palace, which was ten times and a hundred times more violent than the turmoil caused by Eunuch Chu.
"The second prince probably won't be able to accomplish anything if he has such an ignorant mother. Judging from your majesty's tone, he is very dissatisfied with those corrupt officials in Jiangnan!"
"When another prince takes the throne, my godfather's position is not guaranteed. We must find a new backer as soon as possible."
Zhou Yi quickly found a candidate. They were already close to each other, so it would be a smooth process to find a godfather.
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Lower value.
Zhou Yi went to the palace supervisor first and reported today's events in detail.
Eunuch Xu has more than one spy, and if Zhou Yi doesn't report it today, it means that if he has different intentions, he will suffer all kinds of retaliation, both overt and covert.
"Mother, I'm a little impatient!"
Eunuch Xu sighed. His Majesty had been trying to get close to him in recent days, and the direction of the wind started to turn towards the second prince. As a result, something like this happened.
Don't underestimate this matter. Everything in this world depends on His Majesty's happiness and anger!
Eunuch Xu ordered Xiao Yunzi to summon someone to discuss how to please His Majesty. Zhou Yi resigned with a wink.
A mere pawn is not qualified to participate in such important matters!
On the way back to Bingliushe, Zhou Yi met the queen for the first time in four years in the palace.
It is rumored that His Majesty has never been to Kunning Palace since the Crown Prince was deposed. And because the Queen revealed to His Majesty that the Crown Prince had rebelled, it was equivalent to meritorious service to the court, so the Phoenix throne was not abolished.
Zhou Yi knelt on the ground, not daring to look up at the queen.
Rumors in the palace say that the queen is graceful, luxurious, and beautiful. She was the favorite of the harem in the early years.
Zhou Yi huddled in the corner, trying to make his body smaller and more inconspicuous, not daring to arouse the queen's slightest interest. If he caught the queen's eyes, he would die faster than her majesty's praise.
After all, apart from the deposed prince, the queen has no children!
After a while.
Feng drove away, and Zhou Yi stood up and left a few steps faster.
Bingliushe.
Zhou Yi opened the door cautiously and saw Xiao Yuanzi who was packing his luggage.
No, you have to call me Eunuch Yuan now!
"Eunuch Yuan, there is no need for you to take action, just instruct us to do it."
Zhou Yi stepped forward with a flattering look on his face, but he would not really help. There might be personal secrets in the bag, and he would be resentful if he saw it.
The Fourth-Rank Suitang Gonggong, the popular man in front of Your Majesty, will die if he becomes an enemy!
