lcionline Chapter 298 How to act like a lunatic who is having an affair
Chapter 298 How to act like a lunatic who is having an affair
As he said this, Xiao Huizi looked at Li Changde nervously.
The master always said that he was stupid and couldn't think flexibly. He didn't know if he had done anything wrong by truthfully reporting Concubine Rou's reaction...
Nangong Xuanyu tightened his fingers slightly while holding the memorial.
Nian Nian's love for him has always been simple and passionate, so how could she not be sad?
But now everyone in the court knew that he had gone crazy for Concubine Wen. The courtiers who had daughters and sisters in the harem were increasingly dissatisfied with the Zhenguo Mansion.
At this time, he couldn't favor Nian Nian openly, so he asked Xiao Huizi to send all the remaining cranberries to her in private.
The emperor seemed to be reviewing memorials, but his mind had already drifted away...
He wanted her to be happy.
But if she was really happy, he would think that she didn't care about him that much? Because she didn't care, she was easy to coax...
It was not until Xiao Huizi came back and told him Nian Nian's reaction that the emperor felt relieved that Nian Nian really loved him deeply; at the same time, he was worried that her depression would affect her health.
In government affairs, the emperor has always been decisive in killing people; but in love, it has always been women who please him. No one has ever taught him how to love someone...
This was the first time in Nangong Xuanyu's life that he felt this kind of scratching feeling...
As the closest person to His Majesty, although Li Changde does not participate in political affairs, he can vaguely sense that His Majesty has long been thinking about getting rid of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.
The unlimited indulgence of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion and the overwhelming favor towards Concubine Wen are all explainable.
Li Changde also understood that if His Majesty went to the person he really cared about at this time, it would be bad for the other person.
So what is the most important thing for a chief eunuch? Of course, it is to know how to read the emperor's expressions and help him solve problems!
But it cannot be done too obviously, otherwise it would be like speculating on the emperor's intentions, which is disrespectful.
Seeing that the emperor was holding a memorial but seemed distracted, Li Changde bent over and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, the moonlight is beautiful tonight. How about I accompany you to the Imperial Garden to enjoy the moon?"
Zhongcui Palace is right next to the Imperial Garden.
Xiao Huizi blinked, somewhat puzzled.
Today is not the 15th, why should we admire the moon? When he came back just now, there was only a crescent moon in the sky, which was covered by clouds...
Master, after hearing what you said, Your Majesty will not punish him for deceiving the emperor, right?
Just as Xiao Huizi was worried, he saw His Majesty put down the memorial in his hand and said, "Then let's go enjoy the moon."
"I want to be quiet tonight. No one else needs to follow me except Li Changde."
Li Changde flicked his whisk and followed with a smile: "I obey your command!"
How could it be said that there were so many eunuchs in the palace, but no one could replace him? Who else could understand His Majesty better than him?
Only Xiao Huizi was left standing there, looking confused.
Is it okay to lie in front of His Majesty? Not only does His Majesty not blame me, but he even enjoys it?
The eleven-year-old Xiao Huizi thought to himself that he still had a lot to learn from his master...
the other side.
Whenever the emperor went out, he was always followed by a large group of people, and it was rare that only Li Changde was serving him.
Ever since the assassination incident during the reign of Emperor Xiaozong, there have been rounds of guards patrolling the harem, so there is no need to worry about safety issues.
"Who is there?!"
The tall figure of the emperor stood in the shadows. Li Changde stepped forward and raised his orchid finger and said, "It's our family."
Everyone knew that he was the person His Majesty trusted the most. The guards immediately bowed and saluted: "Eunuch Li!"
Li Changde said, "Go and do your own thing, don't mention that you have seen us tonight."
The guards vaguely saw that there was another person behind Eunuch Li, but they didn't dare to ask. They all lowered their heads and pretended not to know: "Yes!"
After the guards left, Li Changde turned around and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, let's go."
Nangong Xuanyu's face was a little dark and he didn't say anything.
He is an emperor, and it is natural for him to see his concubine. Why is he acting like a crazy person committing adultery?
Although Nangong Xuanyu didn't want to admit it, this did give him a sense of...novel excitement...
Li Changde held back his laughter and followed behind.
He had served His Majesty since he was young, and had seen how His Majesty favored the Imperial Concubine. But no matter how much His Majesty favored the Imperial Concubine, he had never done this just to see her.
Seeing His Majesty's excited look, Li Changde finally understood. No wonder the operas say a wife is not as good as a concubine, a concubine is not as good as a secret lover, and a secret lover is not as good as not being able to steal.
Ahem... He deserves to die. How could he think of His Majesty like this...
The distance from the Hall of Mental Cultivation to the Imperial Garden was quite long. After a long time, the two finally arrived.
Li Changde understood that His Majesty wanted to save face, so some things must be said by him as a servant.
He slapped his forehead and apologized, "Ouch! Look at my poor memory. I forgot that tonight is not a full moon night. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
"But now that we are here... Your Majesty, would you like to go to Zhongcui Palace and sit for a while?"
Nangong Xuanyu put his hands behind his back and nodded modestly after hearing this: "In that case, let's go to Zhongcui Palace."
As for why they had not noticed that there was no moon tonight, and only discovered it when they arrived at the Imperial Garden? The two of them did not mention a word...
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Zhongcui Palace.
Nanny Xiao and Yuanbao gathered all the palace servants in the yard.
Concubine Rou was favored and kind. Being assigned to work for her, they not only had an easy life, they didn't have to worry about being punished at any time, and they received a lot of rewards. And wherever they went, they would be looked up to by other people in the palace.
It was the first time for everyone to see such a big scene, and they couldn't help but look a little uneasy.
A palace maid bravely asked, "Excuse me, Madam, what happened?"
Madam Xiao swept her dignified gaze over their faces one by one, and said solemnly, "One of your rings was stolen. It was a reward from His Majesty's private treasury!"
"The Queen said that considering that you have been working diligently in the Zhongcui Palace and this is your first offense, as long as you voluntarily hand over the things, she will not pursue the matter any further."
"Otherwise, when we find out... don't blame Her Majesty for sending this dishonest person to the Ministry of Punishment!"
After Madam Xiao played the villain, it was Yuanbao's turn to play the good guy: "Really, don't you know the Queen's temper? As long as you sincerely repent, the Queen will pretend that this matter never happened. Who took it? Hand it over quickly, otherwise it will be useless to regret it later..."
The eunuchs and palace maids were so frightened that they knelt on the ground: "Please be careful, Madam and Eunuch, I dare not steal the treasures of the Majesty!"
Madam Xiao and Yuan Bao looked at each other and snorted coldly, "Since you don't want to drink the toast, don't blame me for being rude!"
"Xiao Mingzi, Xiao Zhouzi, go search their rooms!"
They both said in unison: "Yes!"