newbobooks Chapter 532 Something went wrong with the offering tablet
Chapter 532 Something went wrong with the offering tablet
"Yes, I will check it out right away."
After receiving the order, Xia Qi disappeared into the night in a flash.
Xiao Dongzi, who was dozing off at the door, caught a glimpse of this scene in a daze and was so shocked that he stood up straight.
When Su Peisheng came back and saw that he was standing very straight, he patted his shoulder encouragingly and asked in a low voice.
"During the time I was away, was everything alright in the palace?"
Xiao Dongzi looked around and winked at Su Peisheng.
"Master, not long after you left, the master flew into a rage inside. I vaguely saw a figure fly out of the house, and then it disappeared in a flash."
"Okay, I see."
Su Peisheng stood guard at the entrance of the hall with a serious expression.
The person Xiao Dongzi was talking about must be the Blood-Guillotined Dagger secretly trained by the master, so it would be better for him not to ask about it.
About half an hour later, Su Peisheng made a pot of honey water in the small room and carefully brought it into the hall.
"Master, you have been busy since returning to the palace. Would you like to moisten your throat with a cup of honey water?"
The emperor has been sulking alone until now, and he really needs some sweet words to calm down.
"Okay, give me one."
Su Peisheng knew the emperor's thoughts very well, so he specially added a few spoonfuls of osmanthus honey to the honey water.
The emperor tasted the difference as soon as he took a bite.
"Did Concubine Shu send this osmanthus honey?"
"Your Majesty is wise. It was delivered personally by the Imperial Concubine. Seeing you were busy, she did not come in to disturb you."
Su Peisheng reported the truth.
In the past, the osmanthus honey in the small room always disappeared inexplicably, so this time he ordered people to bring it all to the garden.
I traveled light on the way back and naturally didn't bring any osmanthus honey.
Concubine Shu accidentally saved him from being beaten.
Su Peisheng silently took note of it in his heart.
The emperor, feeling relieved, gave orders in a deep voice.
"Shu Guifei is very thoughtful. You will go and convey my order tomorrow morning. The earth dragon has turned over and caused damage to various parts of the harem. Shu Guifei needs to be busy dealing with harem affairs. Let Hongzhan move back temporarily to look after Hongyao and Zhaohua."
"Yes, Master, I will take note of it."
Su Peisheng agreed quickly.
He stood by respectfully and added honey to the emperor's water.
After a long while, the emperor looked outside with a cold face before leaving.
"The earth dragon's upheaval has caused significant damage everywhere. Silver must be used where it matters most. Repairs to Chengqian Palace will be suspended, and the usual supply of supplements to Ganlu Temple should also be halted."
Su Peisheng felt a little embarrassed when he thought of the pregnant Zhen Huan, but he still asked.
"Your Majesty, I heard that Ganlu Temple was also struck by an earthquake. That's the royal temple. Do you need to send someone over to take a look?"
The emperor pondered for a moment and replied casually.
"It's up to you."
Su Peisheng could hear his master's dissatisfaction with Concubine Zhen, but for the sake of her unborn child, he still had to report his arrangements.
"Yes, I will send a tight-lipped eunuch to take a look tomorrow morning."
He sent people to Ganlu Temple with other plans.
On August 19th, the subordinates followed Gao Changjin to the suburbs. Before they could kill him, they were carried away to other places by the mad horses.
According to the housekeeper, Gao Changjin has never returned to the alley since he left.
If Gao Changjin unfortunately died, it would be God's mercy.
If he were still alive, Su Peisheng wouldn't mind sending someone there again.
The servants might run into Concubine Zhen when they go to Ganlu Temple. Su Peisheng thought about it and selected the smallest "radish" from his special collection and put it into a brocade box.
"Carry this with you. If you encounter Concubine Zhen or her servants, present it to them in the name of Gao Changjin."
"Little understands."
The amount of ginseng in the emperor's inner treasury was gradually decreasing, and most of it was sent to Concubine Zhen.
Su Peisheng guessed that the other party needed a lot of tonic food. Now that the emperor had cut off the rewards from there, this "radish" would definitely come in handy.
He had served the emperor personally for many years, and from Li Songling's concealment, he noticed that there seemed to be something wrong with his master's health.
Su Peisheng was even more inclined towards the Sixth Prince who was personally taken care of by his master.
After he helped the emperor get up, he waited until the time was almost up, then trotted to Yongshou Palace.
"Empress Shu, the Emperor was in a bad mood last night. The sweet-scented osmanthus honey you sent me really saved my life."
An Lingrong smiled slightly.
"Eunuch Su, you are too polite. You have been with the Emperor for many years. How could the Emperor be willing to use harsh measures against you? Eunuch Su, you came here so early in the morning. Does the Emperor have any instructions?"
Rumors are spreading outside the palace. Why did the emperor send him here at this time?
Su Peisheng answered with a smile.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor feels sorry for you having to deal with palace affairs, and is worried that the Eighth Prince and Princess Zhaohua will be left alone, so he has granted the Sixth Prince permission to stay in Yongshou Palace until the other harem masters return."
"I understand. Please ask Eunuch Su to thank the Emperor on my behalf."
An Lingrong gave a wink to Baoge who was guarding the door.
After Su Peisheng left the main hall, she warmly invited him to have breakfast in the small room.
The earth dragon's resurgence caused panic among the people. Although the masters' supplies were guaranteed to a certain extent, the servants under them were not necessarily guaranteed.
She was naturally grateful that Su Peisheng had come so early to tell her the good news.
Last night, she woke up several times because she was worried about Hongzhan living alone in the prince's residence.
Now that the emperor had given the order, she immediately asked Bao'e to pick someone up.
The East Side Hall was Hongzhan's residence and has remained in its original state since he left.
The two younger ones only played in the main hall which had been previously arranged as a school.
"Xiao Linzi, did you deliver the message I asked you to deliver yesterday in time?"
Baoque and Xiaolinzi have always been responsible for communicating matters outside the palace. An Lingrong left Baoque in the garden to pack her luggage and handle other matters, so the external contacts of the palace naturally fell on Xiaolinzi's head.
"Master, I sent people out before the palace gates were locked yesterday. This morning, the food delivery cart brought back news that our people have been divided into small groups and are hiding among the refugees. They will find an opportunity to retreat back to the village."
Xiao Linzi reported in a low voice.
"In addition to the news about Concubine Zhen, the people below discovered that several groups of people were spreading rumors that were detrimental to the emperor."
He reported all the rumors he heard.
"Our people blended in with them and were not conspicuous, but those groups were well-trained, and our subordinates didn't dare to get too close."
An Lingrong frowned, then relaxed.
"This is to be expected. If what I predict is true, the Emperor will deal drastically with those who spread the rumors. For the time being, do not contact the outside world."
At this time, there are only a few people who can go against the emperor.
She had to be careful not to get involved.
Ten days later, the concubines who stayed in the garden returned to the palace one after another after noon.
As soon as Baoque entered the room, he hurriedly reported to An Lingrong.
"Master, something has gone terribly wrong with the tablet of Concubine Hua enshrined in Ganlu Temple!"