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Standing guard in front of the Qipin Hall, temporarily acting as the chief eunuch.

Not to mention what it means to be promoted to three ranks in a row, for the servants in the palace, it is only the chief eunuch of the first palace, even the servants who have worked hard for half a lifetime, may not be able to get the honor.

The palace has always paid attention to ranking seniority according to seniority, and the promotion and promotion are all about those eunuchs who entered the palace early.Take Zheng Changchun as an example, he did not become the general manager of Likun Palace until he was in his thirties, and he endured a lot of hardships step by step.

Not every palace in the palace has a chief eunuch, except for the bedroom where the emperor and empress live, only the empress dowager's Shoukang Palace can be equipped with a chief eunuch and a deputy.The rest of the palaces are all inferior, with only one chief eunuch, and a number of eunuchs under the jurisdiction of the big and small stewards and deacons. By analogy, the smaller the palace, the lower the number of people and the rank of eunuchs.

The Duanhua Palace has always been the residence of the prince. The prince has a noble status, but he is also different from the emperor. Therefore, the building furnishings and staffing in the Duanhua Palace are only slightly better than the other princes. There is only one chief eunuch. , 56 subordinate stewards and 25 court ladies.

After receiving fifty punishment sticks first, after only one month, Empress Wei's attitude changed drastically. She not only rewarded countless precious medicinal materials, but also promoted him to three levels in a row, all the way to the position of the seventh-rank guard and the chief eunuch.

This official position is not considered high, but for Ruan Yunqing who is only twelve years old, it is already so high and powerful that he dare not expect extravagantly.

Ruan Yunqing was panicked and couldn't help being speechless for a while, Zheng Changchun pushed him and said angrily, "Could this child be happy and confused? Hurry up and thank the empress!"

Fearing that he would not understand the benefits, Zheng Changchun hastily explained: "From a small deacon eunuch to a chief eunuch, do you know how much grace the empress has given you? Duanhua Palace is not as good as Likun Palace. The Grand Palace is the Prince’s East Palace after all, a great place in the imperial city, so many people can’t wait for a good thing for decades, what are you still doing in a daze? Hurry up and give me an order to thank you!”

Ruan Yunqing let him push her body to one side, and her heart became more and more agitated. She didn't know what kind of plan Empress Wei had in mind, and what kind of conspiracy was hidden behind this sudden benefit.

Ruan Yunqing hurriedly stood up, bowed and replied: "Madam, this slave is not yet twelve years old, and this leader is a eunuch, a slave would never dare to be a slave."

Empress Wei laughed and said, "There's nothing you dare not to do. My ancestor had already gone to the battlefield when he was 12 years old. He was only 15 years old when he killed the enemy with his own hands and avenged his family. Since ancient times, heroes have been born as teenagers. I can trust you. Who dares to say half a word."

Ruan Yunqing still shook his head and said: "The qualifications of the slave are still young, how can those older eunuchs in charge be convinced. The slave can't afford the position of the chief eunuch, I hope that the empress will take back her order and replace it with an older eunuch."

Empress Wei put away her smile, she stared closely at Ruan Yunqing, the chill slowly creeping up her face.

Empress Wei raised her eyebrows, and said coldly, her words were full of majesty and coldness that cannot be disputed, "This matter has been settled, you deserve it, and you deserve it if you don't. The palace will only give you a call, and you will hurry up when you go back." Quickly pack your luggage and move to Duanhua Palace tomorrow."

The cruelty in Empress Wei's eyes made people feel cold all over, Ruan Yunqing couldn't help but shuddered, and didn't dare to say anything to refuse, and quickly bowed to thank her.

Only then was Empress Wei satisfied, and she asked Ruan Yunqing to sit down again, and said earnestly: "The prince is sixteen this year, and he is also at the age of governing the court. I am really afraid that he is too hardworking, and he is always looking after the court. The matter caused my health to break down. The prince is not yet married, so you will naturally have to take care of him more in the future with regard to food, daily life and daily chores."

Empress Wei suddenly let out a long sigh, "As a mother, I just have endless worries. I miss the crown prince in my heart, and I'm afraid he won't take advantage of me. But what parents in the world are not like this, even if he is 80 years old, in my mother's heart, he is still as ignorant as a child."

She laughed softly, and there was an indescribable maternal love and family affection in her words. If Ruan Yunqing hadn't experienced the incident at the racecourse last time, Ruan Yunqing had seen with his own eyes that Empress Wei treated Song Ren so harshly, but she loved Song Ke so much, he would not have believed it at all. , the mother in this world would be partial to this.

Unable to stop the chills in her heart, Ruan Yunqing listened silently to Queen Wei's words, feeling inexplicably uneasy.What the hell was she saying to herself?Is it just to complain?

She was guessing wildly, but when she heard Empress Wei suddenly change the subject, she put away her sorrow and smiled instead: "It's all over now, with your mediation between mother and child, the relationship between us will naturally be much closer than before. You should watch over the prince more for me, and if he acts rashly, you must come and tell me. No matter how big or small, as long as it is related to the prince, I, a mother, am willing to listen to it. "

Ruan Yunqing's cold sweat broke out, and he fought all night. Empress Wei sent supplements and was promoted.

Song Bin came to beg him, and Queen Wei pushed the boat along and agreed to Song Bin's request.It was fake for her to make herself the chief eunuch of Duanhua Palace, but it was true for him to keep an eye on Song Ren's every move.I received these rewards and went to Duanhua Palace. In the eyes of outsiders, I became a person on the Queen's side. No matter who he is in his heart, when outsiders talk about it, he has become Queen Wei's eyeliner and has to do things for her. Only then.

Ruan Yunqing couldn't help laughing wryly, what's wrong with him, the prince hasn't figured it out yet, now Empress Wei is here again.Ruan Yunqing really wanted to ask, what exactly did their mother and son like in him, but they all thought of letting themselves secretly stare at each other.

Empress Wei saw that Ruan Yunqing was speechless for a long time, and the expression on her face was also bitter. She was afraid that Ruan Yunqing would not agree, so she hurriedly persuaded: "The prince treats you well, and I can see it. But you have to think for yourself." , as the prince, he is bound to marry a wife. In the future, where will you put yourself when the princess enters the door? If you are a woman, that's all. I am the master. I can give you a decent status, but You happen to be a man, but also a eunuch..."

Empress Wei shook her head, "I'm afraid you don't need to go into details about your situation in the future, you can guess one or two. You are so smart, do you want to wrong yourself for the rest of your life? Even if you are willing to be wronged, you still have to ask the future My princess, can I accommodate you! I have said so much, just to choose the best way out for you..."

Ruan Yunqing couldn't listen to what Empress Wei said next.He stared blankly at the candlelight not far in front of him. There was light in front of his eyes, but his heart seemed to be plunged into boundless darkness. Gradually, everything outside had nothing to do with him. Ruan Yunqing didn't want to hear anything. I don't want to see anything.

He was very upset.Ruan Yunqing was completely confused, he understood what Empress Wei said, but what did it have to do with him?He respected Song Ruan in his heart, and regarded him as a mentor and a confidant, but he was not as empress Wei said... male pet, this word is familiar and unfamiliar, and it made Ruan Yunqing feel uncomfortable all over, and even his joints were tingling. Cool.

He shook his head desperately in his heart, he didn't want to be a man's favorite, and he wasn't a man's favorite either.The relationship between him and Song Ruan is pure and clean, there is absolutely nothing dirty or dirty, they are both teachers and friends, and Ruan Yunqing has always regarded Song Ruan as the closest relative in this world, except for Zhao Qing and Ruan Baosheng.

He doesn't want any way out, and he doesn't want to compete with anyone for favor. He just wants to read books, draw pictures, discuss current affairs with Song Bin like before, and occasionally go to Ningxiu Palace to swim in the lake in the middle of the night.Such a simple and beautiful life, just the two of them.

Empress Wei persuaded him for a long time, but Ruan Yunqing was in a mess and couldn't extricate himself. When he was about to leave the palace, Empress Wei suddenly stopped him, pointed to the red lacquer plate on the table, and said with a smile: "Don't forget these tonics. .”

Ruan Yunqing turned around dumbly, picked up the plate and walked out again, and Empress Wei's cold voice sounded from behind, she said coldly, the voice was full of murderous intent, "Don't forget that there are many relatives of you in this palace. Ruan Baosheng, Pingxi , Zhou Jun, Eunuch Cui, if you can spare their lives, then you can do whatever you want and ignore my orders tonight."

Ruan Yunqing suddenly woke up with a start.Empress Wei's words were threats inside and out, she told Ruan Yunqing clearly that if she didn't do what she said, Ruan Baosheng and others would only die.

After leaving the gate of the bedroom, Ruan Yunqing couldn't help shaking with the night wind blowing in his face.He carried the plate and ran all the way back to the house where he lived, still shaking.

Ruan Baosheng had been waiting all night, and was anxiously waiting, when he suddenly saw Ruan Yunqing barging in.Busy and Hepingxi took Ruan Yunqing into the room, laid him down on the bed, and then urged him to go to the Queen's tonight, what did he say.

Ruan Yunqing was just trembling, he didn't say a word, his hands clutched the quilt horns, his whole body was shaking like chaff, Ruan Baosheng was so anxious that his head was sweating, and he couldn't ask anything, so he could only hug Ruan Yunqing in his arms, comforting him softly, "Okay, okay, Xiao Er, don't be afraid, brother is here."

Ruan Yunqing lay in Ruan Baosheng's arms and couldn't help crying. He just sobbed at first, but then he couldn't help crying loudly.He cried bitterly, all the grievances and sadness of the past year were urgently needed to be vented, Ruan Yunqing felt a tightness in his chest and a blockage in his heart, thinking of the dilemma in the future, he really didn't know what to do.

Ruan Yunqing really didn't know how to choose between her close friends and relatives, and her benefactor and confidant on the other, so that neither of them would be harmed.