Eunuch's professionalism

Fu Chen opened his mouth, but he seemed unable to organize his words. He stared blankly at Shao Huachi whose face couldn't find a trace of moisture. After some venting just now, the collapse of bereavement had been relieved.But Fu Chen still seemed to be able to see that there was a little warmth in those eyes.Fu Chen has seen all kinds of people, almost all the people he has met, he can instinctively observe the memory points, which is a habit brought about by occupational diseases.As for beauty and ugliness, in his eyes, they are just symbols, meaningless.This is the first time he has seriously observed a person's appearance in so many years in the palace, to be precise: eyes.

Initially, Shao Huachi was judged to be stupid because of those dull eyes without focus, Fu Chen couldn't even see a trace of camouflage in those eyes, but now those things he was sure of had completely disappeared.Shao Huachi's eyes are inner double, and when they are fully opened, they become single eyelids. The extended eye tails rise slightly, making the cold gaze blurry and seductive, dotted with tenderness in the dimness, drunk with hope, and turbulent.But when they looked at each other, those pure black eyes were as sharp as a sharp blade, which made people feel a proud and self-confident aura. This aura carried a kind of shocking and dazzling beauty.

It doesn't matter how beautiful she is, the facts are in front of her eyes, this person is not stupid, he is the one who takes care of him wishful thinking, wishful thinking believes in the judgment in his heart, he is too confident in himself.

Seeing Shao Huachi's sight, Fu Chen only felt his heart that had been softened into a ball of warm water be frozen in an instant, numbly pushed the person away with his hands, got up to straighten his clothes, knelt heavily on the ground, and made a loud noise.

"Slaves do not distinguish between superiority and inferiority. They blaspheme His Highness. Please forgive me." Fu Chen's voice returned to his usual appearance, polite and humble.

Thinking of what he did before, the contact with Shao Huachi again and again, and the other party's flawless demeanor, expression, and body language, Fu Chen felt chills all over his body. The Seventh Highness whom he saw at the first meeting had never changed. It was he who mistook the wolf for a husky.

Shao Huachi's eyes gradually dimmed, the softness on his face collapsed, and he managed to hold up a smile.

With the rustling sound of cloth rubbing, a pair of feet appeared in Fu Chen's sight, and the Seventh Prince got off the couch.

When he came to Fu Chen, he raised his hand, and the fabric slid down to reveal a section of his white arm, but that hand showed a strong force, and he pulled Fu Chen up. No, "I know, you are blaming me for lying to you. But Fu Chen, in this environment, there is nothing wrong with me doing this."

"Slaves don't dare." Fu Chen was pulled to stand up, but he no longer had the tender love and care he had before, only the respect from subordinates to superiors.

"I remember that you like to use 'I' in front of me very much, and you can continue to use it now." Shao Huachi's attitude was completely different from the one I used to be in Yeting Lake before. Because of his fault, Shao Huachi unconsciously softened his voice Some time later, when he was about to grab Fu Chen's arm, he was dodged, and Shao Huachi's hand froze in mid-air, filled with embarrassment.

"The slave is so bold that he deserves death." Fu Chen repeated the words in his mouth as if he didn't feel the stagnant air.

"Fu Chen, you can be gentle and considerate to a worthless fool, why can't a real prince treat you with sincerity? Wouldn't it be ridiculous for you to act like this when I already know what you look like in private? ?" Shao Huachi was a little annoyed when he saw Fu Chen's unmoving appearance.

"Yes, the slave is indeed ridiculous." He also felt that he had lived for so many years in vain, but he was actually played around by a teenage child. "The slave believes that anyone who has been deceived will not easily believe it again."

Shao Huachi was choked, knowing that he was indeed at fault, but he was not the one to give in blindly, "There are many people close to me, and I have no reason to just trust someone who seems to be nice to me."

Fu Chen naturally understood this truth. If he hadn't treated him sincerely every time, Shao Huachi would not have been able to tell the biggest secret frankly.The prince's scheming and performance are hard to compare. If he can survive, he may really be able to do a great job.

Fu Chen laughed at himself, looked up at Shao Huachi, "I want to ask His Highness two questions, I hope His Highness will tell you the truth."

Shao Huachi's eyes lit up, he thought Fu Chen had softened, "Okay, you ask."

"Your Highness, have you never been foolish from the beginning?"

Shao Huachi was silent for a long time before he squeezed out a word and nodded, "Yes."

"Why?"

"In order to survive." There was almost no hesitation, the most truthful answer, he didn't want to deceive Fu Chen either.

"The servant has finished asking questions, and the servant will leave first." Fu Chen turned around and walked towards the door very rudely, suddenly he understood the little eunuch before, and he didn't want to stay in Chonghua Palace any longer.Facing the young Seventh Prince, Fu Chen felt as if he had seen the professor of criminal psychology. Reality and virtuality switched naturally, and life was like a play. As long as they didn't reveal their flaws, no one could detect them.This is also the reason why psychological professionals are unable to consult their peers. They both hide and perfectly cover up each other, can gain insight into other people's thoughts, and can dig out the deepest level of human nature, which means that they may become blind spots for each other.

Shao Huachi was able to be so ruthless only because he was so talented. Some people are naturally good at covering up and acting.

No one likes a person with such a scheming heart, you can't even tell whether he is real or pretending in front of you.

Seeing that Fu Chen was about to leave, Shao Huachi viciously grabbed the opponent's arm, and before Fu Chen could react, he threw him against the wall.

Bang, Fu Chen bumped into him on the back, groaned in pain, and was approached by Shao Huachi like a poisonous snake, "Want to leave? You don't want to know what happens to people who know the secret. I give you two choices, one, Help me, two, die."

Shao Huachi's hand touched the tender skin of Fu Chen's neck, causing goosebumps.He suddenly grabbed Fu Chen's neck, tightening his strength more and more, Fu Chen's face slowly turned red, and he moved closer to Fu Chen's face, the hot air was blowing on Fu Chen's face, the half ghost face was almost zero distance from Fu Chen, making him A layer of cold sweat broke out from the soles of the people.

The lack of oxygen was severe, Fu Chen had difficulty breathing, his eyes were bulging, and he squeezed out a few words from his throat with difficulty, "The slave can't help you."

"Why?" Shao Huachi, with a dazzling light in his eyes, "This is the second time you have rejected me!"

"The servant's status is low, how can I help?" Fu Chen knew that the first time was at Yeting Lake.What he said was also the truth, others spoke lightly, and in this harem even his own life was on the line.

"Fu Chen, all I want is sincerity, and I don't need you to do anything." Although his tone was gentle, Shao Huachi's movements were not gentle at all.

Fu Chen's ears were buzzing, and there were bursts of tinnitus. Facing those sad eyes, Fu Chen stopped being polite for the first time, and told the greatest truth without using tactful modifiers, "Your Highness, I can't help you."

In those eyes, there was a trace of despair after Fu Chen's refusal and sorrow for his own fate. The eyes of resignation made Fu Chen think of himself who had no nostalgia for life.

All of Fu Chen's struggles stopped, in front of him was a person who even despaired of himself, why would he use words to hurt him.

Shao Huachi frowned and tried harder, as if telling himself that this person in front of him was no different from the others, and there was no need to let him live.

Just when Fu Chen was about to pass out of shock, Shao Huachi suddenly became paralyzed. In his mind, Fu Chen fed him again and again, and gently coaxed him to sleep. The warm yellow candlelight shone on this man's face, which was so warm that it made people cry. Shao Huachi let go of his hand suddenly, what he wanted to see was this person's fresh appearance.

Fu Chen slipped on the wall and fell to the ground, coughing for a long time before the tinnitus stopped.

"Why!" He just wanted to know why he was willing to help him when he knew he was an abandoned child, but now he told him that he was sane, but his attitude changed drastically. At least before confessing, Shao Huachi also did a lot of psychological construction, Also hesitated.He thought that this person was different.

"Do I need to explain this clearly? Your Highness should be clearer than anyone else." Fu Chen felt his throat burning, his eyes darkened, and reluctantly replied.

Maybe it was because he couldn't bear to use those high-sounding reasons to prevaricate this person.

"But I want to hear your reasons."

"You really want to know?" Fu Chen raised his head, his attitude was very different from usual, not very respectful.But at this moment, Shao Huachi didn't want to make a distinction either, so he got up and poured a glass of water for Fu Chen himself, Fu Chen was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect to be served by the prince one day, but he didn't refuse because his throat was so uncomfortable, he took a few sips After a moment of relief, his eyes were dull, "Your Highness, please forgive the slave's death penalty first."

The Jin Dynasty only stipulated that the inner court personnel were not allowed to interfere in or discuss politics, but in private, who would not say a few words?

"I will not tell anyone about all the conversations I had with you today." Shao Huachi made a promise. He had a hunch that what Fu Chen said next was the key point.

Although Shao Huachi's mansion is extremely deep, he has a great advantage, and he can generally do what he says.

Fu Chen thought, what he said today was probably the most impulsive time since he entered the palace, just because he couldn't bear it. Even if he knew that this intolerance was definitely not the wisest choice, Fu Chen still did that. Always do something for yourself and for others.

There are many ways to save your life, why should Shao Huachi take the most dangerous one.

Of course, Fu Chen didn't ask why he insisted on the throne. If he was not in his position, he would not seek his own government. Put himself in his shoes and think about it. If he were the prince, he would have the same choice as Shao Huachi. This is the ambition every man has.

Fu Chen lowered his eyelashes like butterfly wings, and said flatly, "There are ten princes who are capable of competing for that position, and they are roughly divided into three groups. The first group is headed by the eldest prince, who has now been named Duke. Although the prince Shao Mujian is not outstanding in his own abilities, he is ambitious and plans a lot but has not achieved much so far. His advantage is that he has a hotbed of ambition. His grandfather is Guo Yongxu, an important minister of the two dynasties. Even now, the Holy Majesty respects him quite a lot, and Guo Yongxu himself is a cabinet scholar, a minister of state affairs, and a well-known royalist. I think His Highness should also know Guo Yongxu's nickname: Old Fox. Even if the eldest prince will be confused, Guo Yongxu will not will be confused." Guo Yongxu, the second son of Guo Yan, a cabinet bachelor during the Jin Taizong period, also known as Guo Er, won the emperor's trust.

Shao Huachi guessed that Fu Chen could not know anything, but as Fu Chen analyzed deeply, his expression became more and more solemn. What Fu Chen said could be heard, but he could really refine it from so many useless information. There are not many people who re-analyze.More importantly, as a young eunuch who had little contact with the outside world in the inner courtyard of the deep palace, he could actually know so much. This level of care and observation was rare in his life.

Shao Huachi's guess was inseparable. Fu Chen really couldn't match the news he got with the face of the person. The only time he saw a courtier was when he shaved the emperor's beard. In fact, he could only rely on guesses, and he couldn't guess completely. .

"Keep talking!" Only then did Shao Huachi really start to pay attention to Fu Chen and what he said. The reason why he hoped that Fu Chen would help him at first was because there were too few people available around him, and this little eunuch was the first, The behavior of calm and self-preservation when they met for the second time made him feel that this is a good talent.Of course, what made him really determined to confess was that after getting along again and again, this was the only person who treated him sincerely and touched him.

It can be said that at the beginning, Shao Huachi just wanted a spiritual support, but unexpectedly, he accidentally picked up a treasure, and this treasure has not yet been polished.

And Fu Chen's displayed ambition is not like what an eunuch should have.

"The second group is headed by the second prince, Shao Huayang, who is now the county king. You are no stranger to the second highness. His mother is the empress. He is currently the most popular successor to the imperial court and the most likely crown prince. Although he is lewd and licentious, irritable and irritable, he is very happy to make great achievements, but there are many counselors and staff in his family, and the think tank should not be underestimated. The wife's family is the clan of the two dynasties, and their reputation is very high. And the courtiers who are biased towards the second prince are also the most in the court Yes, the eighth prince and the twelfth prince are already two princes' party. The eighth prince's mother's family is powerful, and he is arrogant and domineering but has been indulged by the emperor. His brother, the twelve prince, is also a very affectionate person. The alliance of the three It is very strong, and ordinary people cannot break this iron triangle relationship. Therefore, the second prince has courtiers outside, the queen, wife, and two important princes who have blessed him one after another, plus God's favor, so it is understandable that he has the highest voice." Fu Chen The three princes mentioned were the three who pushed Shao Huachi down the lake without any scruples that day at Yeting Lake, so when Fu Chen mentioned them, Shao Huachi's face turned ashen.

"The fourth prince, Shao Huanian, suffers from an eye disease, which is similar to your situation, and he has no chance of becoming the emperor." The fourth prince, like Shao Huachi, cannot inherit the throne if he is disabled. This is an ancestral system from ancient times to the present. In the eyes of others, this is also a disability. "The fifth prince Shao Junyu's mother and concubine were born in a relatively low-level family, and they belonged to the eldest prince's party. The sixth prince Shao Jintan is the most special among all the princes, and he is also the one with the strongest assets. He manages various businesses every year. The balance of payments of the national treasury has made a huge contribution, and he is also the second prince's party."

"The last group is headed by the Ninth Prince. The Ninth Prince can read a thousand characters at the age of three, recite Liang poems at the age of five, and read the Four Books and Five Classics at the age of seven. The mother concubine is the queen's concubine sister. He is good at strategy and has a high prestige among literati and refined scholars. He has a very good relationship with the sixth prince, eleventh prince, and fourteenth prince. He is a very popular prince."

Shao Huachi fell into deep thought for a long time in Fu Chen's words, but he didn't expect that Fu Chen didn't finish speaking.

"Other than these three factions, the third prince, Shao Anlin, formed his own faction. He does not participate in the struggle for the throne, and is close to all the princes. He is a neutral faction. He is very hopeful to take over as the next national teacher, but he is not popular among the people. His prestige is the most among all the princes, and every time the task given to him by the emperor can be successfully completed, the slave thinks that he may be the one who truly satisfies the emperor among the princes." The extended meaning of Fu Chen's words made Shao Huachi suddenly think of , almost everyone focused on the three most competitive groups, and no one would notice Shao Anlin.Everyone regards Shao Anlin as the next national teacher, and Shao Anlin grew up among the people, and is weak and sickly, so everyone tends to win over this person, but ignores that this person also has a chance. Perhaps, this is also a way for Shao Anlin to weaken his own bright spots! ?

Shao Huachi stared at Fu Chen suddenly. This person's strategy and observation skills are the real priceless treasures!

"Fu Chen, I underestimated you." After a long time, Shao Huachi said slowly.

"Your Highness Seventh, you are just a fan of the authorities."

"I just wanted you...but now, you have to choose me!" It was impossible for him to give such a person to other princes for nothing to shackle himself.

"Your Highness, this servant has said so much, but I just want to tell you that there are so many choices, and any one of them is more promising than you." Fu Chen was cold and unmoved, this is the expression he showed the most times in his previous life , "Your face has been damaged by toxins, and you have lost the greatest possibility of inheritance. You have not even been accused of marriage, and you have no wife and family power to help you; you have no mother and concubine to rely on; you have no imperial favor; you have a history of stupidity, This will definitely be recorded in the history books, and any of the above points can make you farther and farther away from that position. So why do you think that you, the most hopeless, are worthy of the slave's election?"

Yes, why do you?

Just because the other party is a little gentle when you are in the most pain, do you think that the other party will help you?

Shao Huachi suddenly laughed hysterically, with tears in his eyes, he couldn't understand anymore.

He looked at Fu Chen's eyes, which were flushed like blood, "You're right, I'm too naive."

"You are not naive." You just misjudged me.

And the sincerity you want is too extravagant in this palace, I can't afford it.

Fu Chen's complete denial pushed the atmosphere between the two to a freezing point.

"Your Highness, are you there?"

The palace door was pushed open, and a voice somewhat familiar to Fu Chen appeared outside the palace.

Without Shao Huachi's order, Fu Chen automatically shut up, and hid under the bed again, thinking about who the owner of this voice was, and he had heard it recently, and this kind of timbre that only his father-in-law could have - it was An Zhonghai!

Fu Chen didn't expect that this father-in-law, who was beside Emperor Cheng of Jin, would appear here. They actually knew each other?

What made him even more unexpected was the conversation between the two, Shao Huachi didn't pretend to be stupid, there was only one possibility, An Zhonghai knew Shao Huachi's secret!

An Zhonghai walked in, judging from the volume and the time, he came secretly.

"Your Highness Seventh, this servant just got the news..." An Zhonghai walked into the room, hesitating to speak.

"I already know." Shao Huachi knew that what An Zhonghai was talking about was that Concubine Li's body was found.

"Your condolences." An Zhonghai sighed, he just learned that not long ago, the emperor's place is now in disarray, and he was also sent out to deal with the funeral.Taking a closer look at Shao Huachi's expression, he couldn't see any sadness, and his heart felt cold. No matter what you say, Concubine Li is Shao Huachi's mother and concubine. She is not sad at all if she is no longer a son. The Seventh Prince is too sad. I'm a little bit fickle.

An Zhonghai thought of the past, when the emperor commented on Shao Huachi, this son had a cold temper and was embarrassing.

"There's no sorrow, so why bother. What happened to the evidence my concubine asked you to collect before leaving?" Shao Huachi asked.

"It's ready, and I'll present it to His Majesty in a few days to wash away the grievances between His Highness and Your Majesty." An Zhonghai knew that Shao Huachi was asking about the evidence that Concubine Li was framed. This was after Concubine Li was beaten into Jingyang Palace. They have been investigating all the time, in order to restore their innocence, and to regain favor, they have exhausted the relationship they have had in the palace for more than ten years.

"Okay, the person you want is in the northernmost house on Dongyu Lane in the north of the city."

"Thank you, Your Highness!" An Zhonghai suddenly burst out with unprecedented enthusiasm. An Zhonghai was a dark line prepared by Concubine Li for Shao Huachi, who could help Shao Huachi at critical moments.He was also one of the few people who knew in advance that Shao Huachi was pretending to be stupid, so he didn't have to worry about betrayal.

But An Zhonghai is not a member of Concubine Li's mother and son, not even a close aide, the reason why he is in contact now is because he has to help.When An Zhonghai was young, he had a lover who had a good relationship with him. She was the grand maid beside the late emperor. Later, this grand maid was used by the late emperor. He secretly sent the man out of the palace because of his relationship, but later the Chiwu people invaded repeatedly, causing chaos in the Northeast region, and lost contact with the woman.Later, relying on Concubine Li's influence outside the palace, he was able to find him.An Zhonghai's friendship with this woman is very unusual, and it was also handled by Concubine Li's mother and son.

There is only a relationship of interest between each other, and it is impossible for anyone to report on anyone. Shao Huachi can let An Zhonghai do things, but he will not trust this person completely.

"Is there something I don't know if I should ask this slave?"

Shao Huachi signaled An Zhonghai to continue.

"Is Concubine Li... or is she being killed?" An Zhonghai is inclined towards the latter, only with Concubine Li present can the days of His Royal Highness be guaranteed, and he can win some attention in front of the emperor.A prince who is not protected by his mother, life in this palace is often more difficult than a slave, and a phoenix is ​​not as good as a chicken. How many days can a prince and princess who is not valued in this palace have a good life?

"What do you think?" Shao Huachi sneered, and there was a touch of desolation in that smile, as lonely as the setting sun.

Before leaving, An Zhonghai reminded him.

"Your Highness, if you are not stupid, being known by others is a crime of deceiving the emperor." If it wasn't for the fact that the most important person was in the hands of Concubine Li and her son, An Zhonghai had no choice but to give in because of his weakness. Otherwise, how could he be so risky? Helping the powerless seventh prince for the crime of deceiving the emperor.

"I don't need you to worry about it. Do your job well and you will get what you want." Shao Huachi believes that only with a community of interests can he not be easily betrayed. An Zhonghai is an old man in the palace who knows how to protect himself best Policy.

"Yes, Your Highness, the servant is talking too much."

An Zhonghai left, Shao Huachi sat on a chair with his back facing Fu Chen, "After hearing so much, do you still not change your mind?"

Fu Chen's quietness is a disguised answer.

After waiting for a long time, Shao Huachi's eyes gradually dimmed, perhaps he had already guessed Fu Chen's choice, "Get lost!"

Fu Chen remained silent, and when he turned to the threshold, Shao Huachi's voice suddenly came from inside, "Fu Chen, you were half sincere to me before."

"Your Highness, it doesn't matter whether you are sincere or not."

"You will regret the choice you made today."

"Slave, I don't know what regret is." Every prince is bound to win the throne, but there is only one position.

"What if I fulfill all the requirements you said?"

"Then—slave will wait and see."

Without completely rejecting it, maybe he also subconsciously hoped to see the miracle of that tiny possibility.

After a few days, I heard that the national teacher personally treated him, and the seventh prince's stupidity has improved a lot. Now he can understand some words easily, but he has a big forgetfulness, just like a young child.

Soon there were rumors in the palace that the Seventh Prince was back in favor. Ever since Li changed clothes and died suddenly in the cold palace, the emperor suddenly became concerned about the Seventh Prince. The Seventh Prince didn't say anything, the reward was given to Chonghua Palace.

In the early morning today, the Seventh Prince was personally sealed as Zheng Wupin County Son, with [-] households and [-] mu of grain fields in the city.Although it cannot be compared with the older princes, it is also a special case among the younger princes.

The Chonghua Palace, which was originally deserted, was full of people once again, as if it was a double sky from the previous scene.

It's just that this has nothing to do with Fu Chen, since that day, he hasn't stepped into Chonghua Palace again.

On the contrary, he seldom had a leisure time, and every day he helped Wang Fugui, added some things for his appointment with Xiaoyang, prepared the arrangements for the day, and waited for the approval of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.During this period, he shaved the beard for the emperor again, and was rewarded with three liang of silver. Doing things for the emperor is often the duty of a slave, and under normal circumstances, he would not receive any rewards. It was only because Fu Chen was favored by the emperor that he could do this. special.Although this love is more like that of cats and dogs, just looking at it pleasing to the eye can kill boredom.

On the day when he was shaving for the emperor, Fu Chen met Shao Huachi outside the imperial study room, whom he hadn't seen for a long time. The other party's eyes never stayed on him. It seemed that he was just looking at an ordinary eunuch, not worthy of the eyes of the royal family.Fu Chen also passed by with his head down, and now Shao Huachi has become an unattainable prince in the eyes of the eunuchs. He looks a little silly, but his appearance has returned to the brilliance he had when Concubine Li was alive. The eunuch who used to insult Shao Huachi was trembling, for fear of being troubled by Shao Huachi.

But unexpectedly, Shao Huachi didn't do anything, he didn't even mention to the emperor what the two eunuchs did, Shao Huachi seemed to have forgotten it, just as if.

I heard that the national draft team is already on their way to the imperial capital. Among them are the children of officials from all over the country, and there are also famous beauties among the people. The women who participated in the draft in the imperial capital have now moved into Chuxiu Palace. Fu Chen often goes to Chuxiu Palace these days Do things, do chores for the superior eunuch.

Probably because of the draft, I ran to the House of Internal Affairs diligently. I used to get acquainted with Liu Zong because of looking for Concubine Li. Now that we meet, Liu Zong will not rely on his status as the eunuch in charge. When he sees Fu Chen, he will chat a little sentence.

After Concubine Li died suddenly, the emperor restored her to her former concubine status and gave her a lavish burial.

From the word Zhen, it can be seen what attitude the emperor has towards Concubine Li.

Liu Zong had a good impression of Fu Chen because Fu Chen found Concubine Li as soon as possible so that he would not be punished.

One day, he suddenly ordered a young eunuch to call Fu Chen out of Chuxiu Palace.

"Did you offend Li Xiangying?"

Fu Chen pondered, and then told about Chen Zuoren's matter, Liu Zong finished listening, "It stands to reason that he shouldn't hold grudges against you, since that little eunuch named Chen Zuoren has left, your grievances should be written off, and you have to say In other words, it’s almost enough to say that he owes you, if it wasn’t for you, Your Majesty, who didn’t calm down so quickly that day, maybe you offended this person at some time you don’t know.”

Fu Chen naturally should be, he will not talk about the matter of dealing with Li Xiangying behind his back, at least if this matter is not put on the table, he will not tear himself apart with Li Xiangying for a day.

It must be said that there is any grievance recently, probably because Li Xiangying asked him to serve the meal, Liu Zong was slapped in the face and lost face.

"Master Liu, what happened?"

"Do you know that he suddenly gained face with the Queen Mother?"

After Fu Chen got aconitum, he was drying it in the sun, looking for an opportunity to add it to Li Xiangying's tobacco leaves, but this matter should not be rushed. It is not possible to let a eunuch in charge disappear, and completely annihilate the evidence in a crowded palace. In a hurry.

Chuxiu Palace had a lot of business, so he put it aside for the time being.

"The little one doesn't know."

"I don't think you know. The envoys from Fanbang came a few days ago. You should have heard about it." Liu Zong drank the tea made by Fu Chen, held the cup close to his nose, and took a sip of the tea fragrance, " Once you get used to drinking the tea you made, you won’t be able to catch other people’s tea anymore!”

This is sincere praise, the same tea leaves, for some reason, Fu Chen brewed them particularly fragrant.

"Master Liu's praise." After making tea, Fu Chen stood at the bottom again, not getting carried away by Liu Zong's appreciation.

What Liu Zong appreciates is also Fu Chen's appearance of being neither arrogant nor discouraged in victory. Only those who are determined can go far in the palace. "The man from the state invented a dry tobacco and gave it to the queen mother. The Empress Dowager was originally in poor health, but now she is in good spirits, but as long as she does not smoke this tobacco, her body will return to its original state, or even worse. I heard that the price of the tobacco is extremely high and the production is cumbersome. This is the status of the Empress Dowager. There are no people who respect cigarettes, and now they are still training, so they find someone who knows how to respect cigarettes to serve them, so there is Li Xiangying. Li Xiangying served the first emperor before, knowing this step, the queen mother rewarded him a lot. Now it's me, so I don't want to offend him."

Although Liu Zong's position is much higher than that of Li Xiangying, but now Li Xiangying is a celebrity in front of the Queen Mother.

However, Fu Chen directly skipped what Liu Zong said, and instead focused on asking a strange question, "Master Liu, do you know the name of that tobacco?"

Liu Zong gave Fu Chen a strange look, "A Furong."

Fu Chen's eyes sank, and he looked normal, but Liu Zong still noticed that something was wrong with Fu Chen, "Is there something wrong with this tobacco?"

"not at all."

A Furong is another name for opium in the Tang Dynasty.In the dynasties of the original world, opium appeared during the Six Dynasties.

Opium was first known only when India was occupied. It was originally used as a medicinal material to treat dysentery.It’s just that it was recorded in the history books later that “killing people is like a sword, so it should be strictly guarded against”, and it was gradually abandoned, and it was also introduced in the “Compendium of Materia Medica”.It was even presented as a tribute in other countries in the Tang Dynasty, and appeared in front of the royal family and nobles.It wasn't until someone in the Ming and Qing Dynasties invented cooked opium, which was used for smoking, and gradually made people addicted and unable to extricate themselves, that they began to be introduced in large quantities, which became a tragedy like the end of the world.

Indeed, as Liu Zong said, it was a rare item in some dynasties, and only the highest status people could enjoy it.

But precisely because he is a person of high status, he has more right to speak.If they let go, it may cause irreversible results.

The development history of every society is always surprisingly similar in some respects.But Fu Chen knew that with his current status, no one would take his words seriously. Even if he didn't want to see this hidden danger remain, there was nothing he could do now.

Liu Zong couldn't figure out why, he just thought that Fu Chen also wanted to take that stuff, "It's only available to the Empress Dowager, don't dream about it."

"How dare a slave. By the way, you just wanted to say what Eunuch Li did?" Fu Chen changed the subject.

"He's been promoted now, and he submitted an assignment for a hundred young eunuchs, which applied you to Concubine Qigui. As for Chen Zuoren's matter, it was also the reason why he hired Concubine Qigui, and now he wants you to go there , maybe in a few days, I will never see you again. Now I have suppressed this matter, and I have no objection to other people's assignments, but you are here... He should think of another way, if you have a way , Let yourself go to another palace first to escape this encounter. Also think about whether you can fight with him."

Fu Chen left the House of Internal Affairs, went to Yeting Lake to sweep until night, and sat by the lake for a long time, the evening wind blew him into a shudder before he stood up and went back to the prison yard. It was already late, and Fu Chen missed it too. Fortunately, he usually has food with him.

Passing by the Longyu West No. [-] Office, I saw two eunuchs carrying a body wrapped in red cloth and carrying it inside. A slender hand slipped from the cloth, which belonged to a woman, and they followed behind. It was Ye Xin.

It was dark night, everyone had already gone to bed, Fu Chen naturally had some guesses as he could still carry people into the Twelve House.

After living in the palace for so many years, what should be known is not clear. A few years ago, there was an incident where the emperor favored the court lady, and she tied the cloth strips and carried them back in the same way, but she died within a few days. Aunt's funeral.Fu Chen knew that it was rare for a court lady to win the emperor's eyes.To charm the emperor, the empress dowager and empress will send him down first.The palace rules are much stricter for low-level maids than eunuchs, otherwise there are so many aunts, this dogma will be in vain.Clothes and accessories for the four seasons are all custom-made. They must not stand out or show off, but must be elegant and mellow, and must be simple and unpretentious, showing the dignity of the people in the palace everywhere. The strict rules are also the reason for the stability of the harem.

Of course, this is only the case most of the time. Sometimes the emperor wants to pamper the maids and no one dares to stop them. There are also a lot of palace masters who arrange their grand palace ladies to help them. It is another rule.The court ladies who have been favored for a period of time also existed in the Jin Dynasty.

What Fu Chen saw now was the matter of the emperor favoring the little palace maids, and such little palace maids were often forgotten after being lucky for one night.

As for whether the little maid is willing or not, it doesn't matter.So what if they don't want to, they can't cry, they can't scream, they even have to flatter and speak decent words, otherwise they are dissatisfied with the emperor and they will be punished. , The emperor forgot what he should do or what he should do before, and sometimes he had nothing to say when he was squeezed out.

Ye Xin also saw Fu Chen, he waved to the two eunuchs to carry him in, "Fu Chen, what are you doing here?"

"I should be the one who asked, who carried it?"

"Why ask me, some palace maids have caught the eye of the emperor, it's a good thing that the ancestral graves are smoking."

"What are you doing here?"

"Fu Chen, don't think that last time I kindly reminded you that we're just brothers? Did you forget something, we—we don't know each other well?" Ye Xin ignored Fu Chen and stepped into the West No. [-] Institute Before that, he turned his head to Fu Chen and said, "It's better for you to be the same as before, and leave aside the things that don't belong to you."

On the second day, Fu Chen found out that Wang Fugui's bed hadn't been moved, and he hadn't come back all night. When he asked about it, the others all looked confused.

During the daytime, when passing Longyu West No. [-] Office, I heard faint crying from inside, and listened carefully to see if it was there. Fu Chen inquired, but found nothing. There was no special time to meet, and Aunt Mei also Impossible to come out at any time.

Fu Chen originally wanted to meet Aunt Mei when he went to Chuxiu Palace, but he didn't expect Aunt Mei to let other aunts