Carrying a packet of ointment given by Concubine Li, Yang Ning left Fengyi Palace under Qiu De's flattering eyes.

Back at Funing Palace, Yang Ning accompanied Princess Yongning to finish lunch. Because she was worried about Yang Ning's trip to Shanxi, Princess Yongning seemed unhappy, so Yang Ning deliberately teased and told a few jokes, and finally Princess Yongning was I was amused, and the sadness in my heart also diluted a lot.

After lunch, Yang Ning went back to his room on the pretext of taking a nap.

After locking the door, Yang Ning carefully took out the packet of ointment given by Concubine Li. Considering that Yang Ning didn't know how long it would take to go to Shanxi this time, Concubine Li gave Yang Ning some more. According to what she told Yang Ning, use these ointments sparingly, it will be enough for Yang Ning to use for several months.

The ointment was milky white and powdery, and he didn't know what it was made of. Yang Ning followed the method taught by Concubine Li, pinched a handful, put it in a small saucer, and added a little water in it. Then he kneaded it with his hands and mixed it. Soon, the ointment turned into a paste and sticky. Yang Ning tried to apply the ointment around his lips, and then spread it evenly. It was not bad. The ointment was applied to the skin. It's cool and has a light aroma, which smells great.

According to Concubine Li, this ointment was prepared by imperial doctors, and they were very considerate. They probably added some essence or the like into it when preparing it, so that the concubines would feel comfortable using it.

Well, Wen Ziyan is also the imperial physician of this imperial hospital. I wonder if she can prepare this thing, Yang Ning couldn't help but think.

According to Concubine Li's instructions, Yang Ning waited for half an hour until the ointment dried, hardened, and formed a piece of skin. Then Yang Ning slowly rubbed the ointment diagonally above the corners of her mouth, rubbing up the edges of the ointment. , then he pinched the corner with his fingers, gritted his teeth, glared, "chi", there was a soft sound, and there was a burst of burning pain, and a piece of ointment skin on Yang Ning's lips had been torn off by him.

Damn, it really hurts.

Yang Ning hurriedly lowered his head to look at the ointment in his hand. He saw that the white ointment was dotted with small black dots. Yang Ning hurriedly rubbed the beard area above his lips. Although it still hurt a little, But it's a smooth piece.

It worked. This ointment really works. No wonder the concubines use this thing to "remove hair". However, it seems that they are not pulling out beards. So what is it? Well, the hair is impossible. Well..., it's probably impossible. Women in this era are not that "fashionable" yet. The most likely thing is the extra growth under the armpits..., it's a bit disgusting to think about it. I use it to wipe on my mouth. , but where did they put it..., Bah.

Yang Ning tried not to think about the dark spots under other women's armpits. He followed the same pattern and glued off the beard on his chin. When he looked in the bronze mirror, he saw that he was much whiter than before. This was real. He is "pale and beardless", a typical eunuch.

After tidying up everything and putting away the packet of ointment, Yang Ning thought of going to Shanxi and felt that it was necessary to meet Zhang Juzheng. Zhang Juzheng had always been kind to him and devoted himself to him. She should get close to him. , by the way, let’s also discuss the trip to Shanxi.

After leaving Funing Palace, I just walked to Jingyun Gate next to Jianji Palace, when I happened to encounter Mou Tai leading Zhang Weinian and several guards on patrol.

"Haha, Eunuch Yang, I caught you this time. I haven't seen you since yesterday. How about today, I'm going to congratulate you on your move to your new home. I'll also see you and Lao Ma off."

"Of course it's no problem. Brother Zhang and you will all go when the time comes. The more people, the better," Yang Ning said with a smile, and then lowered his voice and said: "Why, you know so soon that I am going to Shanxi. ,"

Mou Tai waved his hand and said: "It's not just me. I'm afraid everyone in the palace will know about it. They all say that your Eunuch Yang has now become a popular person around the emperor. If you have such meritorious deeds, I will follow you first."

Shit, he is still a "famous person". Long Qing has not summoned him alone until now, he is probably busy visiting the brothel.

"He's also done meritorious service. It's not like General Ma didn't tell you that the last time he went to Ningxia, he had a narrow escape. This small amount of credit was earned in exchange for his life," Yang Ning pouted.

"Haha, of course this brother knows. Don't take these nonsense to heart. I won't disturb you anymore. Let's see you tonight," Mou Tai said, leading Zhang Weinian and others away.

"Hey, Brother Mou, I want to ask you something, which minister is in charge of the cabinet right now," Yang Ning asked.

Mou Tai seemed to have little worries on weekdays. He turned to look at Zhang Weinian. Zhang Weinian immediately said: "Chief Assistant Li Chunfang, Mr. Li has been sick at home these days. Mr. Zhang Juzheng has been on duty for a long time. Now he is home. Now Only Gao Huzi and Zhang Siwei are in the cabinet,"

"Oh, thank you so much, Brother Zhang," Yang Ning thought to herself: Thanks to him for asking this question, if he went there rashly, Gao Gong would be suspicious if he saw him.

Mou Tai took Zhang Weinian and said hello to several people before leaving. Yang Ning planned to go to Zhang Juzheng's home. Shamaoer Hutong, where Zhang Juzheng's bachelor's residence is located, is not very far from Qipan Street. Yang Ning had already inquired about this. .

After leaving Huangji Gate, Yang Ning was about to turn east towards Donghua Gate when he saw a young eunuch running in from the Meridian Gate in the south. The young eunuch saw Yang Ning from a distance and immediately shouted loudly: "Eunuch Yang, Eunuch Stay,"

Yang Ning looked at the little eunuch in confusion as he hurried over, but he looked very strange.

"Eunuch...father-in-law, the younger one is called Xiaosanzi. He is new to Funing Palace and has been working with the general manager," the young eunuch explained before Yang Ning could speak.

"Oh, your name is Xiaosanzi, what do you want from me?"

"Eunuch, I wanted to go back and report it to the general manager. You happen to be here. That would be great. That's it. All this time, the general manager Xiang has asked me to keep an eye on Eunuch Wang An secretly. In the past two days, the young man has I found something strange about Wang An, so I paid attention to him secretly. At noon today, I discovered that he had contact with Teng Xiang's people again. Just now, he and several Teng Xiang's people went to the Ancestral Temple outside the Meridian Gate, as if they wanted to arrest him. Someone, I saw something unusual and was about to go back and report it to the manager..."

"Arrest someone, arrest who?" Yang Ning's heart moved and she immediately asked.

The young man looked ashamed and said, "Because it is daytime, I don't dare to get too close. However, the Ancestral Temple is usually very deserted. There are only a few eunuchs responsible for cleaning there. Most of the people they want to arrest are these few." A eunuch,"

"Eunuch," Yang Ning suddenly remembered that when she first became the manager of Funing Palace, because Wang An was familiar with the people in the palace, she had asked him to help find out the whereabouts of Xiao Lezi.

Could it be that Xiao Lezi, whom he had been looking for all this time, actually went to the Ancestral Temple and became a eunuch? If that was the case, Wang An knew about his relationship with Xiao Lezi. Could it be that he betrayed Xiao Lezi to Meng Tong and Teng Xiang.

"Little Third Son, you immediately go to the Supervisor of Ceremonies to find a man named Zhang Cheng and ask him to bring a few people to the Ancestral Temple. Then go to Funing Palace to find Xiang Zhong and ask him to find Mou Tai and bring a few more guards to the Ancestral Temple. Have you remembered?" Yang Ning quickly ordered.

"Remember, I'll go right away," the third son nodded and ran towards the direction of the Supervisor of Ceremonies.

Yang Ning quickly left the Meridian Gate and ran towards the Imperial Ancestral Temple.

On both sides of the road from the Meridian Gate to the Chengtian Gate, the southernmost gate of the imperial city, are the duty rooms of the six imperial departments and six departments in the palace. Further to the west is the Sheji Altar used by the royal court to worship heaven, and further to the east is the Sheji Altar for worshiping heaven. It is the family temple used by the royal family to worship their ancestors, the Ancestral Temple. The Sheji Altar and the Ancestral Temple are already on the outskirts of the imperial city. On weekdays, it only becomes lively when there are major sacrificial activities such as worshiping heaven and ancestors. On weekdays, most The time was deserted.

As soon as he entered the main hall of the Imperial Ancestral Temple, Yang Ning saw Teng Xiang sitting on a chair on the side of the hall with his legs crossed. There were seven or eight eunuchs standing behind him, and Wang An was also among them.

On the white marble floor in front of Teng Xiang, there was a young eunuch lying with his head lowered. Next to him, two sturdy eunuchs were holding red lacquered wooden sticks as thick as the mouth of a teacup, and they were beating him hard. There was a muffled sound of "Puff" on the buttocks of the young eunuch who was lying down, making people shudder at the sight of it.

Although the young eunuch lowered his head and did not say a word, looking at the thin but familiar figure, Yang Ning immediately recognized that this young eunuch was the little fun that he and Zhang Cheng had been looking for for a long time.

"stop,"

Yang Ning suddenly became anxious and rushed forward. He kicked one of the eunuchs holding a stick on the chest, causing the eunuch to stagger back. Yang Ning stabilized his body, no matter that the other eunuch holding a stick had stopped. He got down, used all his strength, waved his hand and slapped her across the face.

There was a "pop" sound, and Yang Ning's hand was numb from the slap. The eunuch who had been slapped covered his face and screamed, looking at Yang Ning in panic, but he did not dare to fight back. Although he did not know Yang Ning, he But he recognized Yang Ning's fourth-grade internal prison brocade robe and python robe.

"You blind bitch, how dare you set up a private torture here," Yang Ning cursed with red eyes.

Teng Xiang didn't expect Yang Ning to rush in suddenly. Everything happened so fast. He was so shocked that he only had time to stand up from the chair. Wang An, who was standing behind him, also saw Yang Ning clearly, and his face suddenly turned pale.

Yang Ning beat two eunuchs holding sticks, but he was still unwilling to give up. When he turned around, he saw Teng Xiang with an embarrassed look on his face. This time was different from the time when Yang Ning beat Jia Shiren. Now Yang Ning was the supervisor of etiquette. He was a fourth-grade eunuch, and although Teng Xiang resumed his official position as eunuch of the Sixth Palace, he was two levels lower than Yang Ning. Therefore, Teng Xiang did not dare to let the eunuchs behind him stop Yang Ning.

Teng Xiang didn't dare to stop Yang Ning, but how could Yang Ning let him go? Yang Ning gritted his teeth and pointed at Teng Xiang and said: "Fuck you, uncle, you are such a bitch again, how dare you cheat on my brother," as he said, Yang Ning walked towards Teng Xiang step by step. It seemed that he was also going to take action against Teng Xiang.

Yang Ning's fierce look frightened Teng Xiang. At this time, he no longer cared about his lower rank than Yang Ning and hurriedly shouted: "Stop him quickly."

Several eunuchs behind him immediately walked around Teng Xiang to stop Yang Ning. Yang Ning's eyes flashed coldly and said coldly: "If you don't want to accompany him to death, just don't move."

Several eunuchs took pictures of Yang Ning's power and hesitated for a moment. Teng Xiang said anxiously: "Don't be afraid of him. With Eunuch Meng here, he doesn't dare to do anything to me."

Yang Ning said with a ferocious expression: "Oh, really, you, Teng Xiang, dare to set up a private torture chamber in the Imperial Ancestral Temple. Do you think that ugly guy Meng Tong can protect you from such a crime?"

"You..." Teng Xiang was startled, and then he realized the seriousness of the problem.

The Imperial Ancestral Temple is a place where the royal family members worship their ancestors and a place where the tablets of emperors of the Ming Dynasty are enshrined. However, Teng Xiang used his stick to beat people in such a place. This was a crime of "disrespect". In the end, The lighter punishment is the crime of beheading in public.

Several eunuchs under Teng Xiang heard Yang Ning's words and couldn't help but hesitate even more. If the emperor really pursues the case, their "accomplices" will not be taken lightly.

Yang Ning used the right opportunity and said: "You all step back, I will report to the emperor and forgive you for your innocence."

This sentence relieved the concerns of these eunuchs. They looked at each other, looked happy, and were about to retreat.

At this moment, Wang An suddenly gritted his teeth and said: "Eunuch Teng, you are not a poisonous husband. If what happens today, either he will die or we will die. Anyway, this Ancestral Temple is located in a remote place. Who knew he was here? Why don't we do anything?" Never stop..."

The shock in Yang Ning's heart could not be greater at this moment. He did not expect Wang An to be so vicious. He tried his best to suppress his anger and said: "Wang An, I, Yang Ning, have always treated you well, so why did you betray me?"

Wang An showed a resentful look on his face and said: "Treat me well, huh, you treated Xiang Zhong much better than you treated me. You left, but you gave up the position of general manager to Xiang Zhong. How can I, Wang An, be better than that?" The fool is gone. Since that fool is here, I will never be able to get ahead. Why can't I join another Ming Lord?"

Yang Ning did not expect that Wang An would betray him because of his favor and trust in Xiang Zhongcai. He smiled helplessly and said solemnly: "Wang An, Xiang Zhong has been with me since he entered the palace. Naturally, I have to respect him more, but , you think you can’t get ahead as long as he is here, you are wrong. There is a saying called "a rising tide lifts all boats." Do you know that you have to eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time? Now that you know that I value him, he is there. Naturally, he will not stay in the position of Chief Manager of Funing Palace for long. Once he is promoted, that position will naturally be yours. But I didn't expect that you don't even have this patience."

Following Yang Ning's words, Wang An first showed a pensive look on his face, and then showed a trace of regret, but in the end, it finally turned into a hysterical roar: "Ha, what's the use of saying this now, I tell you, I am I can’t wait, I just can’t bear to follow that fool...,"

Teng Xiang suddenly looked ferocious and said: "Wang An, what's the use of talking nonsense to him? Let's all go up and strangle him to death, and then quietly take the body out of the palace without anyone noticing. Let's get rid of this little guy for Eunuch Meng." You beast, Eunuch Meng will definitely be rewarded heavily,"

Several eunuchs immediately looked at Yang Ning with sinister eyes, and something was ready to move under their feet. A eunuch holding a wooden stick moved to the direction of the palace door to prevent Yang Ning from escaping.

Yang Ning couldn't help but secretly complain. There were seven or eight people on the other side, including Teng Xiang and Wang An. Two of them were strong eunuchs with wooden sticks in their hands. He couldn't defeat them. Let the man who was called by the mistress go away. Why haven't you come yet?

He felt uneasy, but Yang Ning didn't show it at all on his face. He sneered and said, "You have to think about it. Since I came in suddenly, I got the news from someone else. I have sent him to call someone. It will be here in the blink of an eye. You kill me, but then you will follow Teng Xiang and Wang An to meet the Lord of Hell. Oh, by the way, I am afraid that the nine tribes will be implicated, and even your ancestral graves will have to be dug up."

Although Yang Ning said this, he knew in his heart that Zhang Cheng, Xiang Zhong and the others couldn't come so fast. The only reason to blame was that the damn palace was too big. It would take half a circle to go around the inner palace. When I was young, let alone the Ancestral Temple, which was closest to the walls of the imperial city.

Several eunuchs hesitated again due to Yang Ning's words and stopped moving. Teng Xiang immediately shouted: "Don't be afraid, everyone, he is scaring us. Don't worry, no one will come. The other eunuchs in this temple will also We have already driven him to the back hall, and we can’t hear any movement here. Let’s kill him, then kill the little eunuch on the ground, and bury the body in a mass grave in the eastern suburbs. Who will know?”

After all, they had been accumulating power for a long time. Several eunuchs finally listened to Teng Xiang's words. The stick-holding eunuch standing with his back to the palace door was closest to Yang Ning. He moved first and raised the red lacquered wooden stick in his hand, " With a sound of "Woo", it hit Yang Ning's head fiercely.

Yang Ning kept glancing at the movements of the two eunuchs holding sticks from the corner of his eyes. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the eunuch on the right moving his hand. He hurriedly hid to the left, and the stick fell down, grazing Yang Ning's right shoulder with the sound of wind.

At this moment, the stick-wielding eunuch on Yang Ning's left moved his hand almost at the same time, and threw the stick at Yang Ning. Yang Ning dodged the eunuch's stick on the right, but could no longer dodge it. When he hit the eunuch on the left, he sighed in his heart: It's over. He didn't expect that his final death would be "brain bursting". It was really disgusting.

All this happened in a flash of lightning, and Yang Ning was already in danger. Instinctively, he closed his eyes. The last image in front of him was the proud and ferocious smiling faces of Teng Xiang and Wang An.

Yang Ning closed his eyes tightly, waiting for the bloom on his head, but he did not wait for that moment. When he closed his eyes, he suddenly felt a gust of wind behind him, and then "poof" There was a muffled sound, and then there was the sound of a person falling to the ground and a wooden stick hitting the ground.

Yang Ning opened his eyes suddenly, and the first thing he saw was Teng Xiang, Wang An, and several eunuchs, all looking at his left side with frightened and disbelieving expressions. This situation was a bit strange. Yang Ning hurriedly wanted to turn to the left side. The eunuch holding the stick looked around, but as soon as he turned his head, he felt a strong wind blowing behind him, and then there was another "pop" sound coming from his right ear, and then there was the sound of a human body falling to the ground and the sound of a wooden stick hitting the ground.

What's going on.

Is there a ghost?

This thought popped up, and Yang Ning's hair stood up. At this moment, he saw Teng Xiang and others looking even more horrified, looking to Yang Ning's right as if they had seen a ghost.

Everything happened too fast, too unbelievable, but it actually happened. Yang Ning finally turned his head violently, and what he saw was a thin and lonely figure. The owner of the figure gradually turned around. He turned around and smiled at Yang Ning, revealing two rows of straight teeth as white as snow.
Chapter completed!