newbobooks Chapter 488 The Object of Loyalty
Chapter 488 The Object of Loyalty
"Butler Liu, get the horses going! I need to get back to the palace as soon as possible."
Gao Changjin is still unconscious, this is his chance.
Fortunately, he was old and the wound on his face did not heal as quickly as Xiao Xiazi's.
Su Peisheng thought about it for a while and decided to go and pay his respects with his face covered with bruises.
He has served his master for many years and knows his master's temperament quite well. The emperor has always protected his master.
Even if he occasionally made mistakes and was punished, as the emperor's personal servant, he was also the face of his master.
When Su Peisheng arrived outside the Yangxin Palace, he waited obediently outside the door and signaled Xiao Dongzi with his eyes to go and report.
He lowered his head and sighed to himself: In the past, others were waiting for him to report to them, but now...
Alas! As the old saying goes: To serve the king is like serving a tiger, and it is true!
He must be careful about his words and actions in the future and not displease his master again!
Just as Su Peisheng was lost in thought, a voice suddenly roared from inside the palace: "You little slave, why don't you come in? Do you want me to go and invite you in myself?"
He hurriedly crawled into the hall, his forehead pressed against the ground, and cried out: "I dare not! Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
When the emperor saw Su Peisheng prostrating himself on the ground, he snorted coldly, "You've been out of the palace on business for so long, and you didn't even bother to send me a message. I even had to send someone to ask you. Su Peisheng, you really are..."
The bruises on Su Peisheng's face made it difficult for him to continue with the sarcastic words he was about to say.
"What's wrong with your face?"
"Your Majesty, I dropped this by accident."
Su Peisheng answered tremblingly.
He was very sure that the people who beat him up that night were sent by Gao Changjin, but he had no evidence and could only swallow his anger for the time being.
The emperor stared at Su Peisheng's swollen face for a long time, and the anger in his heart dissipated a little.
Li Songling reported not long ago that Gao Changjin was covered in bruises, as if he had been beaten.
Now seeing the injuries on Su Peisheng's face, the emperor had a rough idea in his mind.
The two servants below started to quarrel, but in the end Su Peisheng won by saving face.
As expected of someone who has served him for a long time, he will take revenge but still maintains the demeanor of a gentleman.
Gao Changjin is of little use. Let him be in charge of Lingyun Peak after he wakes up.
"Forget it. Be more careful when you walk next time. Get up. It's not nice to see people with such injuries on your face. Go back and recuperate."
"I thank the Emperor for his grace. However, I am uneasy that I cannot serve my master. My humble servant, Xia Zi, is quite clever. I wonder if she could serve my master as well?"
Su Peisheng was grateful for the proposal.
Xiao Xiazi had been bedridden for several days because of him. Now that they had suffered together, Su Peisheng was not as wary of him as before.
After this experience, he finally realized that only his two disciples were truly concerned about him.
During the days of recuperation, Su Peisheng realized the bitterness of aging. Perhaps he should consider his future.
The emperor agreed without much thought. When he saw the few inconspicuous bruises on Xiao Xiazi's face, his impression of Gao Changjin deteriorated even more.
"Xiao Xiazi, go and tell Gao Changjin to leave the palace to recuperate and do his job well."
"Yes, I will do it right away."
As soon as Xiao Xiazi received the order, she hurriedly pulled Xiao Dongzi to inquire about Gao Changjin's residence.
As soon as Su Peisheng heard the news, a bloodthirsty light appeared in his eyes.
Three days later, on Lingyun Peak, Cui Jinxi looked towards the Zen room with concern.
"Baizhi, the master hasn't touched the meal again?"
Bai Zhi, who was holding a tray, answered truthfully.
"Aunt Jinxi, the master didn't eat breakfast, and now he says he has no appetite for lunch."
Cui Jinxi sighed silently, "Give me the tray, I'll try."
Ever since the emperor left, the master has become silent and has returned to the state he was in when he first heard the bad news about Prince Guo.
She pushed the door open, put the tray on the table, and opened the window.
The dazzling sunlight shone in from the window, and Zhen Huan squinted her eyes uncomfortably.
Cui Jinxi tried to comfort him while setting the table. "Master, I know you're upset, but things have come to this point, and there's no turning back."
"Even if you don't consider yourself, you should still think about the child in your belly. He is the only bloodline left by the prince."
The four words "only bloodline" stunned the wandering soul, and Zhen Huan had not yet spoken.
Bai Zhi reported loudly outside the door.
"Master, Aunt Jinxi, I see a group of people coming up from the foot of the peak."
Zhen Huan raised her eyelids and spoke in a hoarse voice.
"They were just sent by the man who succeeded. There's nothing to panic about."
"Aunt Jinxi, I can't see outsiders in this state. Please help me wash and dress."
"Okay, okay, Master, as long as you figure it out."
Cui Jinxi hurriedly helped Zhen Huan get up and watched her eat a few mouthfuls of food.
Gao Changjin was walking on the path, supported by the housekeeper, and secretly hated Su Peisheng for taking his place.
As soon as the old man returned to the palace, the emperor ordered his men to send him back home.
He would never believe that the old fox was not involved.
As soon as he was able to get out of bed and walk, he couldn't wait to send a letter to the palace, and after getting the things, he delivered them personally.
The emperor's regard for the lady at the top of Lingyun Peak far exceeded his imagination. That day, he heard the noise coming from the house from a long distance away.
That lady is the one he should be loyal to.
"Your servant Gao Changjin pays his respects to the Empress!"
Zhen Huan smiled and gave him a light support, "Eunuch Gao, please take a seat. Jinxi, bring the tea!"
Gao Changjin took the opportunity to glance at Cui Jinxi, then said to Zhen Huan with a smile.
"The Emperor is thinking about the Empress, and as soon as he returned to the palace, he sent his servants to pick out some good things for the Empress."
The smile on Zhen Huan's face flashed away, and she thanked him sincerely.
"Thank you, eunuch. How to help the emperor keep this secret from the palace depends entirely on your ability."
"Yes, this servant will definitely do his best."
Gao Changjin still changed several carriages to ensure that no clues would be left behind.
Zhen Huan looked into the distance and sighed softly, "Eunuch Gao, I am now loved by the Emperor, but I always think of my family in Ningguta in my dreams at midnight. Do you have any solution..."
Gao Changjin bowed his hands, a look of difficulty on his face.
"I know your Majesty is concerned about your family, but if you bring this up with the Emperor, he'll think your Majesty had some ulterior motive behind our last meeting. This matter requires further consideration. Your Majesty, please rest assured that I will find a way to reunite you with the old man as soon as possible."