The tedious political affairs in the court are a kind of torture that tests the young people's character. In theory, they are not a "battlefield" for young people, but a "hunting ground" for those who are scheming.
Zhao Zhen finally felt a little more relaxed after entering the harem. Whenever he faced an old minister like Lu Yijian, he always felt a little powerless. Although they didn't say it explicitly, they could sometimes tell from his tone and demeanor.
The idea that has been lingering in my mind for a long time is still too naive.
And they can always easily identify the problem and quickly convince themselves that they, as an official of the Song Dynasty, can do good things. This is why civil servants are most accustomed to receiving advice from the emperor, right?!
Zhao Zhen secretly made malicious conjectures. Of course he knew it was impossible, but no matter how hard he tried, he could be easily refuted by others. After experiencing it a few times, Zhao Zhen felt like giving up on himself.
There were only a few people in the entire palace who could talk to each other. Ye An's departure and Qin Mumu's stay at home made Zhao Zhen feel that he had no relatives. The queen had always been jealous and wanted to find someone in the palace.
It is difficult to speak empathetically to others!
Since ancient times, the emperor has been the most powerful person in the entire palace. Of course, the premise is to exclude those puppet emperors. As for the emperor's harem, they can be selected at will, but this is not the case here with Zhao Zhen.
"Even my father can marry Empress Zhang Xianmingsu, but I can't even favor my concubines in the harem. What's the truth?" Chen Tong looked around. The people in the palace immediately stood still like clay sculptures. He himself was very happy.
I wanted to stay away from right and wrong like these palace people, but the look the officials looked at me made it difficult for me to avoid it.
He could only bite the bullet and say: "In the official family, the queen has been the head of the six palaces since ancient times. Moreover, Queen Guo is dignified in nature, and she is the first empress dowager... ahem... she is the empress of the middle palace after all."
"Hmph!" Zhao Zhen curled his lips disdainfully: "Okay, okay, don't say it if you don't want to say it. I know what you are worried about. You have been with me for so many years, and you can be considered my best companion. The queen has a jealous character.
Even you don’t dare to say it, but you want me to say it?!”
"Official, please spare me! I didn't say anything!"
"How dare you! I have been married for so many years, but I still have no heirs. Hey... I heard that the little boy from the Marquis family of Yunzhong County has run away on the back of a dog."
As he spoke, Zhao Zhen's voice became resentful. Chen Tong could only smile bitterly and said: "Riding a dog will ruin your crotch..."
"Ha, you can make me happy. I have a son who can break his crotch. Even if he does it every day, I will be happy! Go to Lanting Garden and summon Shang Chongyi, accompanied by Yang Meiren!"
Chen Tong carefully probed: "Guan family, why don't you let the Queen accompany you for a walk, maybe..."
"Don't you understand what I say?"
Zhao Zhen's anger made Chen Tong dare not make the last effort, and could only respond aggrievedly: "I obey the order, and I will go to Xuan Shang Chong Yi, Yang Meiren."
Seeing Chen Tong's hesitant back, Zhao Zhen couldn't bear to say: "I know your thoughts and know that you are loyal to the Tian family, but you still have to make plans for the emperor's heir!"
"Guan family, with your words, I know that you don't blame me, and I feel relieved!"
Seeing his companion's relieved look, Zhao Zhen couldn't help laughing and scolding: "You are such a killer! I have never doubted your loyalty, why are you looking for trouble here?!"
Zhao Zhen did not let Chen Tong hear what he said later. This was his recognition of Chen Tong in his heart. In this palace, only this eunuch who had grown up with him could be regarded as his close friend.
Things in the palace have always been complicated, especially in the emperor's harem. Chen Tong also had his own helplessness, but the official Zhao Zhen didn't know it.
Empress Guo has hinted to herself several times that she is the master of the harem. In addition to the official family, she is the one she must be loyal to. If she dares to go against her wishes, she will be dismissed from the official position even if she is the official's personal servant.
Drive away from home.
No one knows better than Chen Tong what a powerful eunuch will become after he falls out of favor. Even if he is loyal to the Tian family, Chen Tong's threat from the empress is like a stick in his throat.
Chen Tong found her in Shang Chongyi's courtyard. With her was Yang Meiren, who entered the palace in the same year, which saved her trouble.
These two women have sweet looks and creamy skin, but the most endearing thing is their extremely delicate faces, which make people feel gentle just like the girls next door.
After being informed of the official's summons, the two women became visibly cheerful. After packing up a little, they set off for the back garden. Chen Tong couldn't help but sigh that they were still smart.
What kind of woman from the official family has not been seen? I have seen the official family of Yangcheng County Jun who has the appearance of a country and a charming city with just a little bit of makeup, let alone the average-looking ones.
Shang Chongyi and Yang Meiren knew where their own advantages lay. It was on this pure face that if they were painted with makeup, they would be inferior.
Chen Tong was still thinking about whether to say good things to these two people in front of the officials. Unexpectedly, the chamberlain of Zhaiyuyuan quickly handed over a secret note of Puhui Company and said: "This is a thank you gift from the two nobles.
I hope the official will accept it!"
The so-called secret note is actually something similar to Jiaozi. However, this thing can only be used in Puhui stores. The size of the number on it corresponds to the amount of money deducted. It can even only be used for accounting because it has a secret code on it.
There is no need to worry about being counterfeited, but the number is not large. Only people with a certain status can get the secret deposit slip specially sent to the door by Puhui Company.
This thing is really valuable to ordinary people, but for Chen Tong, it is simply dismissive. Regardless of his relationship with the Yunzhong County Marquis Mansion, isn't this thing just as valuable as it is?
But looking at the envious expression of the waiter in front of him, Chen Tong still reached out and took it and said: "So that the two nobles will know that a certain family knows something."
After saying that, he turned around and left amidst the admiration of the chamberlain. He accepted the secret note for no other reason than to reassure Shang Chongyi and Yang Meiren, letting them know that he was in good hands and would definitely help them.
This is not my certificate of submission, but a reassurance for the two of them.
Chen Tong, who was walking on the road, soon discovered something was wrong. There would always be one or two eyes watching him in the corner. After turning a corner casually, Chen Tong stood still and waited, and then the peeping chambermaid "bumped" into him.
On Chen Tong's fist...
"Ouch!"
The chamberlain covered his eyes and fell to the ground in pain, but Chen Tong shouted loudly: "Come here! Get this weird killer! Look which palace he comes from. He doesn't even know the rules of the palace?!"
Seeing Chen Tong speak, the servants nearby swarmed up to him and quickly searched his waistband. However, when they saw the three words "Ciyuan Palace", all the palace people trembled in fear.
Chen Tong did not panic, and after looking at the badge in his hand, he said: "The Huangmen chamberlain of Ciyuan Palace? It seems that he is also an old man in the palace. He actually dares to walk through the palace at will, and even follows the emperor's servants. A certain family is going to the empress.
, let the saints decide!”
After hearing Chen Tong's words, the chamberlain who was pushed to the ground suddenly became anxious. If he really went to the Saint, he would definitely clean himself up and punish himself. In the end, there was only one thing... to go to the chamberlain and suffer.
Where is the Ministry of Internal Affairs? It is the territory of Lan Jizong and old Chen Lin. As long as Chen Tong greets me, I don't even know how to die!
"Master Chen, spare your life!"
"Spare your life? Okay! Let's all disperse!" Chen Tong was not a fool. After dismissing the palace servants around him, he looked at the servant in front of him and said coldly: "Do you know what to do?"
The fear in the servant's eyes almost overflowed from his eyes, and he nodded repeatedly: "I know, I know!"