Road to South Africa

After staying in bed for many days, South Africa's body is considered fine. Although it is just a high fever, it will not be a serious problem if the fever subsides for others, but South Africa's body does not dare to be sloppy until he is completely cured. Li Kang was truly relieved.

When the body recovers, South Africa will formally accept the kneeling of everyone in the Lotus Palace, lest the slaves below will not know the new master and offend the new master.

The dress Xiao Yuan found was a bright light blue dress with wide sleeves and long drape. The long part of the dress was dragged on the ground. The belt was brown and embroidered with complex patterns with white thread, with jade stones inlaid in the middle. One, the tightened belt, perfectly presents the hidden body curves of South Africa, which makes people look extremely comfortable.

Turning his head, looking at the clothes dragging on the ground behind him, like a long tail, South Africa frowned, with a distorted expression full of confusion and suspicion: "Why does this dress take so long? I don't think it's a waste and Tired?"

Zhao Cheng smiled and said: "This is the rule in the palace, but all the servants around the emperor are like this in terms of clothing, not just clothes, in the palace, the servants are not even allowed to use crowns, they can only use hairbands or jade hairpins Tie up your hair." Zhao Cheng said, took a comb, and combed South Africa's long hair, then drew a light-colored ribbon, tied South Africa's long hair into a simple bun, and wrapped it gently with the headband.

The light blue headband perfectly matches the clothes on South Africa's body, and it is draped together with the long hair hanging down the waist. It does not have the sick appearance of the past, but it adds a bit of aura, especially South Africa's broken hair on the forehead The lower pair of eyelashes are long and thickly curled up, which seems to be even more charming by the clothes, which is actually a little seductive.

She is completely different from before entering the palace.

Looking back in the mirror, South Africa himself was also taken aback, always feeling that the person inside was not like himself at all.

Xiao Yuan is now wearing a palace slave costume, and he no longer looks so simple as before, but he is even more handsome and cute, especially when he smiles, the dimples at the corners of his mouth become more and more sweet, and his five fingers grab it Long hair from South Africa, watching the strands of hair slipping through his fingers, Xiao Yuan smiled and said: "I heard people say you've changed your body before, but now that you look like this, don't you agree with this?"

South Africa was taken aback, looked at Xiao Yuan and didn't answer.

Zhao Cheng urged from the side: "If the servant is ready, follow the servant to the front hall to accept the palace servants' kneeling."

"En..." South Africa nodded, thinking about Xiao Yuan's words just now.

The front hall of the Lotus Palace is very large. It is the first time for South Africa to step here. I just feel that this place is extremely gorgeous. The decorations in the hall have never been seen before. Bead curtains are hung on the left and right sides of the front hall. When the sunlight outside illuminated it, the bead curtains were extraordinarily bright and bright, and the light reflected back, reflecting the hall as if there were little swaying stars everywhere, which was truly beautiful.

Zhao Cheng and Xiao Yuan supported South Africa into the seat, and then many people lined up outside the door and entered in two rows. When they reached the center of the front hall, they all stood up and knelt down, shouting in unison: "The slave pays homage to the servant of Nan!"

Seeing no fewer than ten people kneeling in front of him, South Africa turned to look at Zhao Chen in astonishment: "These people... are all serving me?"

Zhao Cheng leaned over and said: "Back to the servants, these are all" He stepped down and walked among those people, Zhao Cheng said: "These two are called Sui Qing and Min Li are serving in front of the hall. Qing and Wuyu are in charge of the affairs of the servants' dormitory, and the four behind are in the small kitchen, responsible for the meals of the servants. The cook is called Yihan, who has exquisite craftsmanship. He used to work in the imperial dining room. From imperial food to folk flavors, he can handle them with his hands. If the waiter wants to eat anything, he can tell Yi Han to do it."

Hearing this, South Africa became interested: "Then can bean curds be made?"

Yi Han said: "Back to the servant, the servant will naturally do it, and I don't know what kind of taste the servant wants?"

South Africa had a faint eyebrow, and then said: "Spicy, sour, and sweet, is it possible?"

Xiao Yuan was amused: "Aren't you making things difficult on purpose?"

Before South Africa could speak, Yihan said: "Of course it is possible. Then the servant will prepare this tofu brain for the waiter at dinner, and add a bowl of rock sugar cake. I wonder if the waiter will be satisfied?"

South Africa nodded: "Of course it is good, then I will wait for your tofu brain"

Yehan should be.

Zhao Cheng was amused, and pointed to the other people who were kneeling behind Yihan and said: "As for these people, they are all servants outside the palace, and they only do some miscellaneous chores. Today is just to let them come to pay respects to the servants." Just recognize the Lord"

South Africa nodded and seemed to have nothing to say.

Xiao Yuan glanced at him from the sidelines, sighed in his heart, and spoke for South Africa: "Our master is a gentle person, and although he doesn't care much about his servants on weekdays, as a slave, don't lose your sense of proportion. It's important, but what the master values ​​more is the loyalty of the slaves. If someone has something hidden in their hearts, they can go to Manager Zhao in private. If they want to transfer, they should be transferred as soon as possible. If you make any small moves, you will definitely not be spared lightly, remember?"

Xiao Yuan's words made South Africa turn his head to look at him in surprise, and then he seemed to recall those times in Lin Wang's mansion, so he frowned first and grabbed Xiao Yuan's hand.

Everyone knelt on the ground and said in unison: "A slave must serve his master faithfully, without any second thoughts." South Africa was definitely the first one brought into the palace by the emperor himself. Before, I thought that I was transferred here and I was afraid of encountering a good master. , I can't climb any high branches, but after that day, I am determined to hold on to this high branch.

People in the palace, aren't they all smarter than ghosts?

With a low sigh in my heart, I opened my mouth: "I've seen you today, you should step back first." There are too many people and I am not used to it.

Zhao Cheng nodded, and everyone kowtowed to South Africa before they all exited the front hall.

After all these people had left, South Africa looked at the sky outside. The sun was just right. In autumn, such a good day is not much anymore. He turned his eyes to Zhao Cheng South Africa and asked, "Can I go out for a walk?" turn?"

Zhao Cheng leaned over and replied, "Of course it's possible."

South Africa immediately pulled Xiao Yuan up and walked out: "Come with me outside to bask in the sun"

The Lotus Palace is bigger than South Africa imagined. There are two viburnum trees planted in the courtyard of the back hall. It takes the strength of three people to hug each other. There is a swing under the tree, which seems to be set up by the servants in the past. Further on is a small pond, but there are no lotus plants planted in the pond, only a few lush orchids blooming in the water. South Africa stepped forward and looked under the pond. The pond is not deep, only the depth of a person's foot ring. You can clearly see the fish in the water, each of them has a large flower-shaped tail, the body of the fish is white, but the tail is bright red, as if wearing a flowery skirt, the body is chubby She is chubby, with big eyes, and has an indescribably naive look.

"What kind of fish is this?" South Africa was suspicious and turned to look at Zhao Cheng.

Zhao Chengdao: "This is the Twelve Red Butterflytail Fish. The emperor specially asked people to raise it here for the servants to watch and have fun."

Hearing this, South Africa was stunned for a while, wondering what he thought of, and asked, "Zhao Cheng... have you ever heard of a person named Shangguan Wuyu in the court?"

Zhao Chengdao: "In the court hall, the only person whose surname is Shangguan is Lord Lin. As for this Shangguan Wuyu... I don't know this person"

South Africa was surprised: "How can you not know? He and Zheng Guogong's son are still brothers."

"You mean King Hun?" Zhao Cheng said with a smile: "The old Duke has only one son, King Hun, and there is no one else. Besides, the Shangguan's surname is a taboo. If Old Lin Wang was not a hero who founded the country, he would have been punished long ago. As for this Shangguan Wuyu, I have never heard of this person, but maybe it is this year's top three Jinshi, so I don't know his name."

Only then did South Africa realize that if he entered the court this year like his second brother, then it doesn't matter if Zhao Cheng doesn't know him, but...if that's the case...then how did he get the emperor to appoint him to enter the palace?

During dinner, the small kitchen really brought tofu nao to South Africa. There were three flavors in a bowl, and the side dishes on top were all completely different. South Africa blinked blankly, and then took the soup spoon, picked a piece and put it in the mouth. The taste of the mouth was very tender and smooth, and the fragrance overflowed between the teeth in an instant. South Africa took a sip, and after swallowing, a smile appeared on his face: "It's really delicious." Pulling Xiao Yuan's hand, South Africa said to him, "Sit down and accompany me too."

Xiao Yuan was startled, and before he could speak, Zhao Cheng hesitated beside him: "This servant... I'm afraid it's against the rules..."

"What's wrong?" South Africa turned to look at him suspiciously.

Zhao Chengdao: "Brother Yuan is a slave. According to the rules, slaves are not allowed to eat at the same table with the master. This is a taboo."

"Xiao Yuan is not a slave." South Africa frowned immediately: "He is my benefactor!" In those days when he was living outside, if Xiao Yuan was not with him all the time, if Mo Ling was the only one, he might have died already.Xiao Yuan doesn't even say abandonment when he is so down and down. This kind of love has already surpassed the general relationship between master and servant and friends.

Zhao Cheng's face froze, and he didn't dare to speak any more.

Xiao Yuan patted South Africa, although he was quick to feel sorry for South Africa's words in his heart, but he didn't dare to forget his duty: "Servant, you should listen to what Manager Zhao said first, after all, this is inside the palace, not outside, we are still here You have to be more careful, but don’t let your words fall under the ears of others.”

South Africa was startled, and let go of Xiao Yuan's hand, and immediately seemed to lose a lot of appetite.Looking down at the tofu nao in the bowl, South Africa poured a spoonful of spicy flavor into his mouth, tasted it slowly, and said inarticulately: "I have been ill before, and I never asked you whether this palace is healthy or not. What's the matter, now that I'm in good health, do I need to visit someone or say hello to the queen?" When mentioning the queen, South Africa unconsciously thought of Princess Lin, and gritted his teeth in his heart.

"The waiter is too worried." Zhao Cheng said with a smile: "The emperor has not yet established a queen since he ascended the throne. In the harem, besides the servant, there is also a Zhu servant, and Ye servant. Just two family members”

"Ru nobleman and quiet nobleman?" South Africa was suspicious, thinking that these two sounded familiar.

Zhao Chengying said: "These two nobles are from Prince Lin's mansion, they are the two daughters of Lord Lin. Although they are named nobles, the emperor has never favored people in the harem very much, and there are only one or two days in a month. Enter the harem once" So in the palace they have nothing special except for one who has a higher status.

South Africa's eyes flashed, and he felt that he seemed to understand what Shangguan Wuyu said that day.

People who say that they can't touch Prince Lin's mansion easily, it turns out that the key is not only because King Lin is a hero who founded the country, but also because his two daughters are nobles in the palace!

Turned 2, South Africa did not speak again.

In the small kitchen, someone brought rock sugar cake again. The temperature is slightly cool. There are simple five-seed sesame peanuts, tangerine peel and some red, green and green syrup bars. The color is elegant, and I just drank it when it was served in South Africa. He took a sip, and before he could swallow it, Zhao Cheng suddenly said something.

"The waiter has recovered now, and after reporting it, he will be preparing for bedtime in two days."

puff……!

After taking a sip of soup, South Africa was caught off guard and immediately sprayed Zhao Cheng all over his body.