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Ander did go to Beikuanyuan that day, but he didn't steal anything, but he was invited by someone, and he went as promised. It's just that the reason for this can't be told to outsiders, otherwise, even if he didn't steal Even Concubine Xiao Gui couldn't spare him.

It turned out that since An De entered the Zhaoyang Palace, people from other masters gradually came looking for him. At the beginning, he was a little afraid, and he behaved very well. He also came from the same school, and the money sent by Xiao Xianzi in front of the second prince was all spent.

But it may also be because he rejected Xiao Xianzi and gave enlightenment to other palace servants. Later, some people who wanted to bribe him gave him some odds and ends. It's not very eye-catching, but even if the things in the palace are poor, they are still valuables outside the palace.Among them, the one who looked for him the most was an eunuch named Xiao Quanzi in the palace of the First Prince Wenzhi.

Xiao Quanzi and An Deben came from the same county. At first, he only used the name of a fellow villager to have some contacts with An De. At first, An De didn't dare to take the things he gave, but later he took advantage of the New Year's Eve. , and made an excuse to send some small items, but failed to evade several times, and did not see anything very eye-catching, Ender finally had the courage to accept it once.

If there is one, there is two, and if there is three, there is no courtesy. From then on, Xiao Quanzi sent some small things to Ander from time to time. What Quanzi offered was always accepted.

Ander also knew that Xiao Quanzi was working for the eldest prince, even when Xiao Quanzi asked him about the situation of the fifth prince a few times, he only told him the news that he could usually find out, and if it was deeper, he would push it away. He said that even though he was in Zhaoyang Palace, Chang Xiu was the only one on duty for the Fifth Prince, even if there were any secret matters, it was not his turn to know.

After two or three years like this, he was promoted to the head of the department and did not see what the eldest prince asked him to do, so he felt more at ease.Besides, An Deyuan also had his own plans. Although he took something, he knew it very clearly in his heart. It doesn't matter if he reveals some small news on weekdays, but if the eldest prince really asks him to do something harmful to the fifth prince But he was determined not to do it.After all, if there is no powerful master in this palace, the servants below will only be looked down upon even more. It is really unlucky for the fifth prince. As the deputy steward of the fifth prince's palace, can he get more benefits in the future?

An De felt that he had gotten an advantage, but the eldest prince was not stupid. Wen Zhi was born in the royal family, so he had his own way of employing people. It doesn't lie in how many benefits you can give yourself on weekdays, its usefulness only lies in the critical time.

Xiao Quanzi offered Ander, although he didn't get any good news, but if it was time to employ someone, he would already have a handle on his side, and with some other coercion and lure, he was afraid that he would be a little Isn't the deputy director of the palace obediently submitting?

Therefore, when An De was promoted to the head of the job, Xiao Quanzi not only asked An De less about things, but also gave him more and more things.Of course, Ender dared to pick it up, perhaps because of the passage of time, the higher the position, and the greater courage.

Only the sixth prince Wen Min knew about this matter, but he had other thoughts. Wen Min and Wen Zhi came from the same mother. side.

He was used to seeing Chang Xiu by Wen Mu's side since he was a child, and he never forgot about her, but he was still young at that time, and he didn't mean to insult Chang Xiu, but he had a good impression of this pretty and well-behaved boy. I just want to get close and play with it.Besides, other people's things are always good, the more Wen Mu takes Chang Xiu seriously, the more he thinks that this person must be good, and the more he cares about it.

But Chang Xiu has always been indifferent, except for his master, he is actually aloof from other masters.Frustrated by several times of cold reception, Wen Min developed a grudge against Chang Xiu. In addition, as he got older, he had acquired some bad habits around Wen Zhi. Later, he became more determined to humiliate Chang Xiu. Fan.

Wen Min knew that his elder brother had enlisted An De, so he found An De in private, and promised him a lot of benefits, as long as An De found a chance to let Chang Xiu go to him alone.

An De knew that the sixth prince was uneasy and kind, but he himself had been jealous of Chang Xiu for a long time. What the sixth prince said was in his favor.

It's just that An De also knows that Chang Xiu usually stays with the Fifth Prince, and it is extremely difficult to trick him to meet the Sixth Prince alone. Besides, although he intends to plot Chang Xiu, this matter cannot be overdone. Obviously, otherwise, depending on Chang Xiu's gaining power in front of the fifth prince, it would not be worthwhile to involve himself.

In this way, he waited until Chang Xiu went to look for the Fifth Prince alone last time, before he found an opportunity to trap Chang Xiu to meet the Sixth Prince.But he didn't expect that the matter would become so big in the end that it caused the four princes to fight. Therefore, when Chang Xiu came back from being punished by the stick, he became even more affectionate towards Chang Xiu in a guilty conscience. This way he deceived others. As long as the two of them have a deep friendship as brothers and sisters, even Chang Xiu herself has become more intimate with him during this period of time.

Just when Ander thought nothing was wrong, he received a small cloth bag under the door of his residence on this day. Inside the cloth bag was a golden peanut and a small note, which read: "Brother, I'm in a hurry. See you under the wall of the north courtyard on the sixth day of June."

Each palace usually has different preferences for reward items. The Queen of the Central Palace likes to use gold leaves. The rewards like to use golden beans, while Li Xianfei, the concubine of the North Palace, and the concubine Wang who live behind the North Moon Gate mostly use golden peanuts.Although the eldest prince has already moved out of the North Palace and moved into the Jiyuan Palace, it is not surprising that he would reward his subordinates with golden peanuts as his mother and concubine liked.

Because he was used to communicating with Xiao Quanzi in private on weekdays, and he knew this habit of rewarding, Ander's first thought at that time was that Xiao Quanzi had something to do with him.

Ander didn't think much about it, he just felt that if it was something that endangered him, he would not respond, if it was something that he could do, a golden peanut would be enough.In this way, he put away the golden peanuts and burned the note again. On June [-]th, while everyone in the temple was tidying up, and those who had dinner had dinner, he came alone from the back court where few people went to on weekdays. He left and quietly went to the North Courtyard.

No, he didn't see Xiao Quanzi after waiting outside the north courtyard wall for half an hour that day.I don't know if Xiao Quanzi was delayed because of something, or his urgent matter has been resolved and he couldn't see anyone, so he had to rush back to the palace from the back court.

But An De never imagined that he would fall into a latrine that couldn't be cleaned by acting just this time.

In fact, which powerful servant in the palace has not benefited from others in private?Even Grand Duke Li Jibao, who is next to the emperor, usually accepts some small favors from other masters.An Deben didn't do anything to be too sorry for Xigong, but he was a little guilty because of Chang Xiu's incident, and it was also expressly forbidden in the palace for the servants to give and receive privately, so, to say that he is Bei It would be a sin if someone from the palace invited them out, besides, who in their palace didn't know that Concubine Xiao Gui hated the most in the North Palace?

In this way, in front of Concubine Xiao, Anderuo said that he went to the North Courtyard at the appointment of the First Prince and the former Xiao Quanzi, even if he was innocent, he would have caused a lot of trouble.Besides, he wasn't self-clearing at first, so he said that he usually took those things from Xiao Quanzi, according to the imperial concubine's dislike for Bei Bian'er, coupled with the annoyance at the moment, I'm afraid he has a few heads. Not enough for the master to chop.

Although An De knew that he was framed, he couldn't find a way to explain this kind of thing that he couldn't explain. In the end, he could only beg for mercy, and confessed that he was wronged.

Since he couldn't explain the reason for leaving the North Courtyard, others naturally thought that he stole the jade pendant but refused to admit it, Liu Sui'er couldn't help but smile, and was about to speak, but Chang Xiu, who was next to him, knelt down in front of Concubine Xiao , Said: "Your Majesty, please forgive An De this time, An De has served His Highness all these years, and he has always done his duty conscientiously, but this time he was fascinated, please forgive him, please forgive him this time!"

Concubine Xiao Gui was originally annoyed by this kind of incident in her son's palace, besides, she was already disgusted with Chang Xiu, Chang Xiu's pleading not only did not calm her down, but added fuel to the flames.

So, she raised her brows and said sharply: "Presumptuous, there are no rules at all, do you have a place to speak here?"

Then he said to Liu Shangyi next to him: "It's so noisy in the middle of the night, it's really annoying, ask someone to drag this An De out first, and wait for him to be punished!"

When Ander heard this, his face paled immediately. After being dragged down, he had no chance to speak, and his life and death depended on his master's thoughts, so he kowtowed desperately and begged: "Your servant is wronged, my servant is really wronged!" I am so wronged, although the maidservant went to Beikuanyuan, it was not for theft, the empress is clear, I beg the empress to learn!".

Concubine Xiao Gui only heard Ander begging for mercy for a long time, but she didn't see what he really said, Chou Yinmao came out, and she felt even more annoyed. Liu Shangyi who was next to her saw her and hurriedly shouted: "Didn't you hear what your mother said? Are you still in a daze?" What are you doing here?"

At this time, Li Da, who had been standing by the side without making a sound, glanced at Ande who was lying on the ground, but leaned closer to the noble concubine, and said softly: "When the servant came, I heard from the people below that the servants in this servant's room are checking There are a lot of outside things, including a golden peanut... Madam knows, our West Palace has never rewarded this..."

Seeing that the noble concubine's eyes immediately showed a cold look, he continued: "Although this slave deserves to die, the Queen Mother's birthday was just passed yesterday, and it was in the middle of the night, and it didn't even last a whole day. Outside, it doesn't sound good."

After hearing this, Concubine Xiao Gui's face became even colder. Liu Shangyi, who was standing beside Concubine Xiao, also heard Li Da's words, so she hurried forward and shouted: "Don't stop him, drag him out..."

"Shoot directly!"

As soon as Concubine Xiao uttered the words, Ander immediately collapsed to the ground. He was waiting to speak again, but Gu Changting, who had been standing by the side of the hall watching the expression of the fifth prince, did not give him this opportunity. Seeing that the fifth prince looked as usual, he did not speak out against the concubine. If he didn't, he stepped forward, blocked Ander's mouth with another guard, and then dragged him out of the palace gate.

Seeing that the matter had been settled, Concubine Xiao Gui said to Wen Mu in front of everyone: "It's just a slave, whoever deserves to be scolded, beaten up, killed if deserved to be killed, you can do whatever you want in this palace. Rectification, even if you are careful and kind, it is not such a kind way."

Although Concubine Xiao Gui was teaching her son, in fact, she was more warning to the few nearby palace people in Zhaoyang Palace - even if there is a kind master, the rules in the palace should not be messed up, otherwise, An The fate of Germany is a lesson for everyone.

Hearing Concubine Xiao's words, several members of the Zhaoyang Palace all showed shudders, looked at each other and trembled, and did not dare to say anything.

As for Chang Xiu who was kneeling on the ground and was not called up by Concubine Xiao until the end, she kept her head down all the time, unable to see the expression on her face clearly.

After some reprimands, Concubine Xiao Gui also felt a little hurt today, seeing that it was almost late at night, and after explaining a few words to Wen Mu, she was going to take people back.Before leaving, the green dress who was following her glanced at Liu Sui'er lightly, Liu Sui'er saw her appearance, nodded to her, and then just sent Concubine Xiao Gui out of the palace gate along with the others respectfully .

After Xiao Guifei left, Wen Mu returned to the hall, and said to Chang Xiu who had been kneeling on the ground: "Get up, your empress is gone, what are you still kneeling for?"

Seeing Chang Xiu get up from the ground, he suddenly asked Ru Hai behind him: "Ru Hai, what did you do in the courtyard on June [-]th?"

Ruhai knelt down in a panic, and said: "On June [-]th, red and green are dried. According to folk customs, slaves secretly go to dry clothes in the courtyard. There are many things on that day, and they are busy until evening. Only then did I think of going to pack my things, and then I ran into Eunuch An. Because of the special day, this servant remembers it clearly. The servant knows that this is against the rules, so I didn’t dare to speak out just now, so I beg the master to forgive me this time.”

On the sixth day of the sixth day of June, the emperor hangs his dragon robes and the harem masters hang their court clothes, but the servants in the palace cannot celebrate this festival. Otherwise, on this day, what kind of dignity would it be for the entire harem to dry all the clothes?

Wen Mu nodded, didn't ask any more questions, and just replied casually: "You are lucky, you committed a crime but you made a testimony, even if you testify and make meritorious deeds, the merits and demerits will be equalized!"

As he spoke, he glanced at Chang Xiu, who was beside him with a downcast face, and said, "After all the tonight, I'm tired, Hanxiu, just serve me."

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Ander was gagged and dragged all the way to the backyard, knowing that there was no hope of survival, he didn't even have the strength to struggle, only when the execution eunuch's staff came down, he would whimper.

His mind gradually sank into a blur, but somehow the picture in his mind became clearer. The events from entering the palace to the present flashed through his mind one after another, and finally, only Chang Xiu's back was turned away. Himself, kneeling on the figure pleading with Concubine Xiao Gui.

At the end of the sticking, Ander could no longer make a sound, but his lips would tremble slightly from time to time, feeling that the picture in his mind became more and more blurred, and it seemed that his whole body became light and light, and finally echoed in his ears. It was actually what Chang Gui once said.

"An Dezi, you have been with the master so far, and there is nothing to teach you. Now I can only give you a word of motto-'forbearance'. To be tolerant to yourself, tolerant to others, and cruel to the enemy, In this palace, only if you have obtained the essence of the word 'forbearance' can you go down in peace and safety. Those who have gained power in this palace, who did not step on others to climb up, and who has not been stepped on by others? Usually Act as if everything is a step back, but when it comes to the real action, it is necessary to use all means to avoid any remaining troubles. Now on the master's side, only you and Xiaoxiuzi have the most potential. It's up to you."

Master, An Dezi is not your most outstanding apprentice after all...

The eunuchs executed Ander with sticks and were about to drag the body down for disposal when they saw a thin navy blue figure Shi Shi approaching. One of the eunuchs was about to step forward to stop him. He couldn't help but slow down, and only pulled the other person back to the side quietly.

Then, he saw the man walk up to Ender, squatting down slowly. Although he couldn't see the expression on his face clearly, he could see drops of water falling on his distorted face, which was silent. Ender's face.

The eunuch couldn't help but feel a little sad when he saw it, he didn't want Ander to commit such a crime, this man was not afraid of being angered, and he came to see him with such great friendship for the last time, although he didn't see him very much on weekdays, but he Acting like this now, it is several times better than Liu Sui'er who seems to be on good terms with everyone.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but have a solemn expression on his face, and he showed a lot of respect for the thin figure who was much smaller than himself in front of him - come to think of it, a person who can be reused by the master is indeed somewhat different from others temper.

The eunuch watched from the side, only seeing the man's pale lips move a few times.

After a while, the man slowly got up again, wiped his eyes with his hand, nodded slightly towards the two execution eunuchs, and then left slowly, the guard only looked at his walking away. The figure suddenly felt that the young figure looked extremely desolate.

It wasn't until the man disappeared from sight that the two eunuchs dragged Ander's body and walked out of the courtyard.

A sudden gust of wind brought the sand and rocks on the ground to make a rustling sound. In the sound of the wind, there seemed to be a sigh floating in it.

Brother, I gave you two chances, but you missed them both.Otherwise, how could His Highness remember that there is still that pendant...

Since you picked up the jade pendant and didn't return it, you have already fallen into a fishing net. When you see the golden peanuts, you are on the cutting board. When you cook, you only find cooking utensils from the cook...

I never thought that this tool would come in such a timely and convenient manner...

Senior brother, thank you for teaching your juniors what it means to obey the yin and violate the yang, the sinister human heart, and what it means to use all organs to calculate and cut grass and roots.

From now on, in this treacherous deep palace, my junior will definitely be more cautious, step by step, and never let your lesson go to waste!

(End of the first part)