An San copied the contents of the note on the pigeon's foot, put the note back into the anklet, held the pigeon in both hands and sent it forward.
The pigeon was frightened when it was suddenly caught by a stranger. As soon as it was free, it fluttered its wings and flew away.
In the morning, Nian Shilan greeted Uranala, had breakfast, and was about to catch up on his sleep when he saw Xiao Linzi coming in.
Nian Shilanping evacuated the other people in the house, leaving only Songzhi to wait on him.
Xiao Linzi leaned close to Nian Shilan and whispered.
"Master, I saw that the pigeon sent another message last night, and Hanlu also replied."
"Did you read the contents of the letter clearly?"
Nian Shilan asked Xiao Linzi.
Xiao Linzi scratched his head and spoke calmly.
"Master, it's too dark, and my servant can't read."
Nian Shilan felt a headache, why had he forgotten this? Xiao Linzi had told him about his life experience. He was picked up by a lame eunuch in the mansion.
Lame eunuch... Nian Shilan suddenly thought of something.
"Xiao Linzi, let me ask you, you said the man who picked you up is the eunuch of this mansion. What is his name? Where is he working now?"
Xiao Linzi was surprised why his master suddenly asked this, but he still answered honestly.
"Back to the master, the man who picked up the slave is now the slave's master. His name is Zhou Anhai, and he is currently looking after the stables."
Zhou Anhai?
Nian Shilan's heart moved.
"Do you know how old your master is now?"
Xiao Linzi scratched his head again.
"This slave really didn't ask. Master never told this slave his birthday."
"Then do you know why your master became lame?"
Nian Shilan stared at Xiao Linzi and continued to ask.
Xiao Linzi was stunned for a moment. What happened to his master today? Why did he remember to ask his master?
The key is, he doesn’t know either!
Nian Shilan saw that Xiao Linzi was confused and said simply.
"Call your master here after lunch, and tell him that I want to ask him about raising horses. Also, find someone who can read, and you can follow suit and work around me. You can't do it if you don't know how to read."
Xiao Linzi responded in a daze, and while he was confused, he quickly went to send a message to his master.
Songzhi secretly felt a little proud in her heart. Fortunately, she had followed her master since she was a child and had listened to a lot of things. At least she knew a lot of words.
Nian Shilan said she was catching up on sleep, but she didn't feel sleepy anymore.
She remembered that in her previous life, after she entered the palace, she had a eunuch in charge, Zhou Ninghai.
He was also lame, but the lame leg was following Nian Shilan to Qiuwei. The horse Nian Shilan was riding got mad. In order to hold Nian Shilan's horse, Zhou Ninghai couldn't dodge and was trampled by the horse's hoof. His leg was broken and he never recovered. Fortunately, I was left with a disability.
Because of this, Nian Shilan reused Zhou Ninghai even though he was a lame eunuch.
Facts have proved that although Zhou Ninghai is lame, his ability to do things is not lame.
It's just that he couldn't stand the punishment later and did some of the things Nian Shilan did, and Nian Shilan didn't blame him.
In this life, it seems too early to enter the palace. After all, the emperor is in strong health.
But Xiao Linzi was lucky, and fell into Nian Shilan's eye due to his ability in doing things. Although he was young, he was still useful.
Before Yinzhen went to court early in the morning, he saw the contents of the note copied by An San.
It was written about what Nian Shilan ate and did during the day, but he didn't write much. After all, the paper was heavy and it was a burden for pigeons to fly.
When Yinzhen went to court, he was still thinking that his second brother was really interesting. He had gone all out to arrange the details of entering Prince Yong's palace, but was he actually trying to find out what he liked about Fujin?
What does he want to do?
But fortunately, the secret guard was awarded to Yinzhen by the emperor. They didn't know that this pigeon was released by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who was carefully protected by the emperor.
It is now the beginning of August, and the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon.
Preparations have already begun in the palace. In the morning, the Ministry of Husbandry presented the silver coins needed to prepare for the Mid-Autumn Festival, while the Ministry of Rites presented the specific procedures for the festival.
The emperor sat high on the dragon chair, listening to his ministers' performance, and sighed.
"I did not go to the Old Summer Palace to escape the summer heat. The queen planned the Qiao Qiao Festival that day with frugality, so she saved a lot of silver. After the Mid-Autumn Festival, the weather will be cold, and the money saved in the palace can be used for the army. It’s a fee. I wonder what all the dear friends think?”
The courtiers looked at each other in confusion, wondering what the emperor meant when he suddenly said this.
The emperor waited for a long time and saw that the courtiers were only discussing in private, but no one dared to stand up, so he ordered Fei Yanggu, the first-level Fubei general who had won the battle some time ago.
Fei Yanggu walked out of the military attache column.
"To report to your Majesty, I believe that it is a blessing to the Qing Dynasty that your Majesty can save the money in the palace and use it for military expenses. I, on behalf of the lieutenant general of the army, would like to thank the emperor for your kindness."
After speaking, he kowtowed.
The emperor shouted.
"My dear, please get up. I know that this little money is of little help to the army, but it is also a small amount of kindness from the harem to the army."
The monarch and his ministers said a few more innocuous words, and the others had nothing to say, so they left the court.
After the dynasty was dismissed, Liang Jiugong, the chief eunuch beside the emperor, stopped Yinzhen and only said that the emperor had something to give him.
Yinzhen followed Liang Jiugong to the imperial study room, where the emperor was reviewing the papers.
Yinzhen bowed respectfully and said hello.
"My dearest friend, I have met your Majesty. May your Majesty be blessed and safe."
"Get up, Fourth. I've called you here today. I want to ask your opinion on something."
Yinzhen replied respectfully.
"I don't know what happened to the emperor. Although I can't worry about the emperor, I want to try my best to make the emperor feel at ease."
The emperor put down the red pen in his hand, closed the folder he was reviewing, and raised his head to look at Yinzhen.
"I heard recently that the DPRK was very critical of me for not rewarding meritorious officials. Did you hear that?"
Yinzhen also looked at the emperor with a calm expression.
"I have never heard of it. Emperor Ama has already made a rank of Fubei General, and all the others have also been given rewards. I don't understand, what else can I do to get a big reward?"
The emperor laughed after hearing what Yinzhen said.
"What my son said is good. It's just that there have been rumors in the court recently that I value civility over military affairs. Our Qing Dynasty conquered the world on horseback. It is naturally nonsense to say that I value civility over military affairs. Two days ago, Yunhui sent Qi Lianchen to the palace to ask for an audience. I, my legitimate daughter, Qi Yuebin, the lady who danced a neon dress breaking dance at the Qiqiao Festival last time, wants to marry my fourth child. She said that she does not seek too high a position, as long as she can accompany her. You will be satisfied by your side.”
Yinzhen listened respectfully and said nothing.
The emperor looked at him for a while and then continued.
"Envoy Yunhui is a fourth-grade military officer and is stationed in the capital. Yinzhen, if you marry his daughter, then you will have two daughters of generals in your house. What do you think?"
Yinzhen knelt down and returned to the emperor.
"Reporting to Emperor Ama, everything I have done is a gift from you, and I listen to you for everything!"
The emperor didn't speak or ask Yinzhen to get up, he just stared at him.
"I have too many sons, but your second brother is the only one I have hope for. He is also my only candidate to openly establish the heir apparent. You have always respected Yinreng. Today you tell me the truth, you , but do you do it sincerely?”
"Of course my son and I do it sincerely! In public terms, you are the king, and your son is his minister. Whatever the king wants me to do, I have no choice but to obey! In terms of personal matters, you are the father who I want to be close to and love the most, and what my father wants me to do. Everything is in compliance with the law of heaven and there is no objection! I know that the crown prince in Huang Ama’s heart is the only one, so I should do my best to prevent Huang Ama from worrying!”
Yinzhen looked at the emperor firmly.
The father and son looked at each other like this for a long time before the emperor smiled and spoke.
"Get back on your feet. I believe in you. Be the prince's right-hand man and enjoy a lifetime of glory."
Yinzhen lowered his eyes and trembled slightly.
"My son, I don't care much about Rong Hua. My son, I just want to be valued more by Emperor Amma."
The emperor sighed, suddenly relieved.
"In this way, I will grant Qi Lianchen's request and give you his legitimate daughter as Fu Jin. You must treat her well."
Yinzhen was silent for a moment before he responded as if reluctantly.
"My son, thank you Emperor Amaron for your kindness!"
Qi Yuebin breathed a sigh of relief when the imperial decree of marriage reached Qi Mansion.
With such a happy outcome, it was not in vain that she risked her face to beg her father to fight for her.
Nian Shilan's eyelids twitched when she woke up from her nap. She wondered, maybe she didn't sleep well?
Xiao Linzi had already brought Zhou Anhai to wait in the courtyard. When he heard that Xi Fujin had gotten up, Xiao Linzi took Zhou Anhai to see Xi Fujin.
