jdhmnovel Chapter 276 Arrival
Chapter 276 Arrival
"The slave obeys."
Su Peisheng accepted the order loudly. His master was full of anger, so he didn't dare to stay any longer.
It was not until he stepped out of the threshold of the hall that he took a deep breath of the cool air, trying to calm the shock in his heart.
The emperor's anger was obviously related to Concubine Hui.
Although Su Peisheng didn't know the inside story, it didn't stop him from causing trouble for others.
"Come here, you two. I'll give you a chance to claim your reward. The master has just ordered Concubine Chun, Noble Lady Rou, and Noble Lady He to accompany him. Go and convey his instructions quickly."
Upon hearing this, the fair-skinned little Dongzi immediately broke into a bright smile.
"Thank you, Master, for the promotion. The roads are slippery in this snowy weather, and Zhongcui Palace is far away. Can I make the trip?"
Concubine He was famous for her stinginess in the palace, and many young eunuchs were unwilling to go to the back hall of Changchun Palace to convey the emperor's orders.
Xiao Dongzi was also reluctant, but if the master had named Xiao Xiazi, he might have considered whether to take the job.
But the young eunuch who was one step behind him this time was newly sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Xiao Dongzi, who had become an old gang member, was not afraid of offending him.
"Okay, okay, since you are so enthusiastic, then go ahead."
Su Peisheng waved him away like a mosquito.
The other young eunuch could only go to Changchun Palace to announce the emperor's oral order.
The young eunuch, who had gained nothing, came out of the back hall in disappointment and was stopped by an unfamiliar palace maid.
"Hello, eunuch. I am Yafang, the senior palace maid serving Lady Qi. May I ask where you are from?"
"Hello, Miss Yafang. I am Xiaomaizi from the Yangxin Palace."
When Xiao Maizi first entered the Yangxin Palace, he had not yet figured out the situation in the harem and was afraid that he would accidentally offend the powerful concubines.
When someone asked him this question, he answered honestly.
Upon hearing this, Avon's smile deepened.
"Eunuch Mai, it's freezing outside. My master would like to invite you into the house for a cup of hot tea to warm yourself up."
As she spoke, she quietly stuffed a purse into his hand.
Xiaomaizi took the opportunity to feel around and found nothing in the purse, so he guessed it contained banknotes.
He stuffed the purse into his sleeve with satisfaction, but shook his head in refusal.
"Miss Yafang, please apologize to Lady Qi for me."
"The Emperor has personally appointed Concubine Chun, Noble Lady Rou, and Noble Lady He to accompany him to Qingliang Terrace. I must return to report and cannot linger here. I will personally thank you someday."
"Since Eunuch Mai has the Emperor's order, I will not keep you here."
After a brief exchange, the two went back to report.
When Concubine Qi learned that the servant in the back palace had the honor to accompany her, she was so angry that her eyes turned red.
"Yafang, how am I any worse than that bitch behind you? Why can't the emperor see me?"
"No, I have to write a letter home to my father."
"My lady, the lord was reprimanded by the emperor a few days ago for taking the lead in submitting a memorial advising the emperor to attach importance to the Manchu army flag. It is not advisable to take any action in the front court in the short term."
Avon hurriedly persuaded.
The lady specially wrote a letter asking her to persuade the princess to be patient for a while.
"Avon, this young lady knows and will not act impulsively this time."
Guarjia Wenyuan rolled her eyes gloomily.
The emperor traveled without her, and he didn't even allow her to vent her anger.
Zhen Huan, who was suppressing her, was finally deposed and driven out of the palace, but the lowly maid who stayed behind annoyed her everywhere.
Since the Zhen family is so annoying, she will let Minister Zhen and his family in Ningguta have a good New Year.
There is a tribe of Guwalja clan on duty there, so it would be easy to make things difficult for a few of them.
It would be best if the Zhen family couldn't hold on.
Guaerjia Wenyuan became happier the more he thought about it, and he trotted to the study to write a letter home.
Huanbi, who had received the news from the entourage in the back hall, was overjoyed and packed the boxes together with Fubao.
When Huanbi accidentally touched a small porcelain bottle, her eyes lit up.
This was sent to her by the deposed queen, and it came in handy on this trip.
Huanbi put the small porcelain bottle into the jewelry box as if it were a treasure.
Fubao, who was packing clothes at the side, exclaimed.
"My lady, this plum blossom purse is beautifully embroidered. Would you like to take it?"
"I don't remember having such a purse. Bring it here and have a look."
Huanbi took the purse and looked at it in front of her eyes, and memories came flooding back like a tide.
Liu Zhu, who had just finished her job, ran up to her with a smile on her face.
"Huanbi, the young lady asked me to pass on this reward to you. This purse was embroidered by the young lady herself."
"Sister Liu Zhu, have you thanked the young master for me?"
"Huanbi, I've already thanked you. I want to send the reward back home so that my parents and brother can feel more at ease. What about you?"
"Sister Liuzhu, I want to ask the eunuch to buy some beautiful pearls and cosmetics."
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Fubao didn't hear the young lady's voice. He looked up and found that she was staring at her purse with tears on her cheeks.
So he spoke in surprise.
"My dear, why are you crying?"
"Nothing, I just remembered some past events. Put this purse into the box."
Huanbi gave the order dejectedly.
Liu Zhu offered her final loyalty to Zhen Huan with her boiling blood.
But Zhen Huan did not cherish it. She went against the emperor for the sake of her so-called pride, and ended up having Liu Zhu's family sold out.
When she sent people to find them, the whole family had been tortured beyond recognition.
Even though the master's family suffered a great disaster, the first person Liuzhu's father asked was the masters of the Zhen family.
Huanbi wiped away her tears fiercely. Born as a slave, she was destined to be one level lower than others.
Did Zhen Yuandao consider these things when he brought her back?
Before entering the palace, Zhen Huan knew that the two were related by blood, but did she really plan for her?
Huanbi closed her eyes tightly.
She always has to fight for what she wants.
Whether it is Zhen Yuandao, Zhen Huan or the deposed queen, these people are unreliable.
On the day of departure, Huanbi arrived early and waited outside Chuxiu Palace.
When Shen Meizhuang came out carrying Princess Longyue, a thin layer of snow had accumulated on her cloak.
"Empress Hui, the roads are slippery in the snow. Let me hold the princess."
"Thank you, noble lady He. Longyue is still young, so I plan to travel by sedan chair."
"In order to avoid keeping His Majesty waiting, you should also leave as soon as possible."
After Shen Meizhuang finished speaking, she got into the sedan chair placed aside.
Huanbi followed the pink sedan chair, the cold wind made it almost impossible for her to open her eyes.
Only those above the rank of concubine were qualified to ride in a sedan chair. She silently swore in her heart that she must win a sedan chair of her own.
Sitting on the carriage with a charcoal brazier, Huanbi quickly stretched out her frozen hands to get some warmth.
It was freezing cold, so they set out in the morning and arrived near Qingliangtai after dark.
In order to make it easier for people and animals to see the road clearly, lanterns were hung on the four corners of the carriage early on.
A Jin, who was out on business, saw the imperial guards accompanying him and ran away through a small path.
Without even saying hello to the gatekeeper, he ran straight to the main hall and reported breathlessly.
"My lord, a procession of carriages and horses has arrived outside Qingliang Terrace. I see that the man riding on the tall horse seems to be the commander of the guards."
"You mean my brother..."
Before he could finish his words, the sound of a porcelain bowl breaking interrupted him.
Zhen Huan stood palely beside the bed. The man who had once cruelly used her as a substitute for Chun Yuan was right outside.