After Xiao Cheng read the secret report handed over by Feng Bao, he remembered Li Lian, whom he had met once before, shook his head and said:
"It's because of Li Lian that there's such a big commotion? Who is this Li Lian!"
Feng Bao lowered his head and replied:
"We are still investigating. With the current situation, people who know the reasons are a little shy and dare not say anything more."
Xiao Cheng tapped his knuckles lightly on the desk, with a thoughtful look on his face. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, and Xiao Cheng suddenly reacted and asked:
"Is there anything unusual happening over there at Xiyi Palace?"
Feng Bao was stunned and said quickly:
"There is something different in Xiyi Palace. The people under the slaves can't get in, so they have to plant a few eyes outside the palace. In the past few days, the door of Xiyi Palace has been closed tightly, and there is nothing strange."
Xiao Cheng narrowed his eyes and said softly:
"The current situation is so chaotic. Those in Xiyi Palace should be seizing the opportunity to fish in troubled waters. It is unreasonable to suddenly become so calm!"
When Feng Bao heard this, he also agreed:
"Speaking of which, Ling Zhaoyi has not come to see Your Majesty for a long time!"
After Nan Rongshu was injured, she actually came to see Xiao Cheng once or twice. But after Xiao Cheng perfunctory a few times, she never came again. Pretending to be stupid all day long was quite tiring for Xiao Cheng, so
He didn't take it seriously.
Xiao Cheng was reminded by Feng Bao, his brows furrowed even more, and he said:
"Feng Bao, send someone to find a way to take a look! At this time of year, if something happens in Xiyi Palace, it will be even more of a headache!"
Feng Bao responded quickly, turned around and went down to arrange manpower.
At this time, Xiao Cheng suddenly heard a noise outside.
"Attendant Zhongchang, you can't go in!"
"Attendant, Your Majesty doesn't like to be disturbed. You really can't go in!"
The voices of several young eunuchs obstructing and begging sounded outside the Yangxin Hall.
Immediately, there was another arrogant and sharp voice of rebuke.
"Bold, what did Feng Bao teach you? You dare to block the way of the regular servant!"
"This boy who doesn't know the heights of heaven and earth has made a sticky pole where he works as a handyman to catch insects, and then he got excited?"
"Father, my son said that he wanted to teach this kid a lesson. You are kind and don't want to do it. Now look, I'm riding on you!"
When Feng Bao heard this, he said to Xiao Cheng:
"It's Huang Yan, the regular servant in the palace, and his adopted sons and minions."
When Xiao Cheng heard this, his eyes turned cold and he sneered:
"Is this Huang Yan who has never come to see me since I ascended the throne?"
"That's him."
As the head of the emperor's servants, he has never come to see him, and he only thinks about serving the new emperor all day long. He also doesn't think about it. With the character he has shown, no matter who comes to power, it is impossible to continue to use him!
Xiao Cheng nodded and said:
"Let him in!"
Feng Bao bowed slightly, turned and left.
In front of Yangxin Hall, Feng Bao had just stepped out of the palace door. There was a sharp-eyed eunuch beside Huang Yan. He pointed at Feng Bao and said sharply:
"Father, look, that kid is out!"
Huang Yan, who had long hair and a childish face and was well-maintained, raised his head and squinted at Feng Bao, who was bowing slightly. There was a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, which seemed to look down on Feng Bao.
Feng Bao coughed lightly but said nothing. The few eunuchs who had been blocking the palace door just now took a step back.
Huang Yan glanced at Feng Bao casually, nodded, and said with a smile:
"Eunuch Feng? Not bad, not bad. He is young and promising. Hahaha. To be able to produce a person like you as a eunuch in the palace can be regarded as a tribute to the training of the Za family!"
Feng Bao raised his eyelids, then lowered them again, stepped forward and bowed slightly to Huang Yan, saying:
"Feng Bao, I've met Mr. Zhongchang!"
Huang Yan quickly stepped forward, helped Feng Bao up, and said:
"Hey, how dare you. Eunuch Feng is the one who serves His Majesty, that is to say, he is a senior member of the Za family. Otherwise, he is a regular attendant. It should be your Eunuch Feng who takes the seat!"
Huang Yan had a smile on his face, but as he spoke, his mocking tone could easily be felt.
Feng Bao sneered in his heart, without showing any expression on his face, he raised his hand and said:
"Since Mr. Chang wants to see His Majesty, please follow me in."
"Okay, Eunuch Feng, please show me the way!"
Feng Bao said no more, turned around and walked towards the Yangxin Hall.
The adopted sons beside Huang Yan took a deep look at the young eunuchs who had just stopped them, sneered a few times, and then followed Huang Yan into the Yangxin Palace.
In the Hall of Cultivation of the Heart, Xiao Cheng was concentrating on playing with the wooden doll in his hand, and seemed not to notice anyone walking into the Hall of Cultivation of the Heart.
Without saying a word, Huang Yan led a group of adopted sons, knelt down and kowtowed nine times to Xiao Chengsan, and said:
"Slave Huang Yan, pay homage to Your Majesty!"
"Slave, please pay homage to Your Majesty!" All the adopted sons said in unison.
Xiao Cheng paused, raised his head, looked at Huang Yan and the others, frowned, and looked very unhappy because they disturbed him.
"Who are you?"
"Your Majesty, we are eunuchs in the palace. We are here today to attend to your Majesty's daily life!" Huang Yan replied.
When Xiao Cheng heard this, he waved his hands unhappily and said:
"Go away, I don't need your service. If you disturb me when you just come here, how can I still play if you are left to serve me?"
When Huang Yan heard this, he smiled extremely humbly and said:
"Your Majesty, forgive me! It's just that the regular servants will serve at your Majesty's side. This is the custom throughout the ages..."
"Since it's customary, then why haven't I seen you before?" Xiao Cheng interrupted directly.
When Huang Yan heard this, his smile suddenly stopped.
Don't you think he's a fool? Just looking at his reaction, he doesn't look like a fool either!
"The slave is old and her body cannot bear it any longer, so she has to take leave for several months. Young Eunuch Feng Bao was sent to His Majesty because the slave could not stay with His Majesty," Huang Yan argued.
Xiao Cheng lowered his head again and fiddled with the things in his hands, and said casually:
"Feng Bao's service is very good. You don't need to come. It's okay if you continue to take leave."
"Serving Your Majesty is the duty of a servant, how can you do this!" Huang Yan quickly replied.
When Huang Yan's adopted son saw this, they looked at each other and immediately started making noises.
"Your Majesty, just leave us by your side!"
"This servant comes to the palace just to serve your majesty! Please, your majesty, please leave us here!"
"If I can't serve His Majesty, then what's the point of waiting for me to enter the palace? It's better to just die!"
There was a commotion in the Yangxin Hall, and Huang Yan's adopted sons were rolling around and crying in an annoying manner.
Seeing this, Xiao Cheng also frowned secretly.
At this time, Feng Bao quickly stepped forward and said:
"Your Majesty, these are all loyal servants. You might as well just nod! If you don't like their noise, just let them listen outside the palace."
Xiao Cheng looked at Feng Bao and saw him nodding indiscernibly towards him. He immediately understood what he meant. He waved his hand pretending to be extremely impatient and said:
"Okay, okay, let them wait outside!"
Although it was not his original plan, and he was somewhat confused as to why Feng Bao would speak for him, at least he achieved his purpose. Huang Yan, who was kneeling on the ground, coughed lightly.
A group of adopted sons suddenly heard the sound of crying and howling. They raised their hands to wipe away the tears on their faces and knelt down again.
"Slave, thank you for your mercy!"
After a group of eunuchs bowed and saluted, they walked out of the Yangxin Hall under the leadership of Huang Yan.
After Huang Yan's people exited, Feng Bao walked up to Xiao Cheng and said softly:
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, there are enough people in the Shangyu Preparatory Office both inside and outside Yangxin Hall."
Xiao Cheng shook his head, with a heavy expression on his face, and said:
"It's not that I'm worried about this, but Huang Yan came suddenly. It must have been Wang Xiao's signal, asking him to come and look at me. It seems that Wang Xiao can't bear it anymore!"