A copper basin filled with red-hot charcoal was placed in the flower hall. The hall was as warm as spring, and all the captains had evacuated. Liu Chengfeng sat on the pear wood chair, resting his elbows on the table beside him, looking at the emperor.
Guo Yong, the eunuch of Ma Jian, felt that Guo Yong seemed to have something to say.
Guo Yong coughed, then laughed and said: "Your Majesty has already inquired about the rumors in the palace and asked you to investigate as soon as possible. There will be a result within three days, but I don't know how the investigation of Liu Baihu's case went?
Has anything been found on the eunuch named Li Shun?"
Liu Chengfeng smiled slightly and said, "This Li Shun is already dead..."
Guo Yong was stunned for a moment, then said: "Dead?"
Liu Chengfeng smiled and said: "Yes, he died, but before he died..."
Guo Yong suddenly became nervous and asked: "How are you doing before you die?"
Liu Chengfeng looked directly at Guo Yong, paying attention to the change in his expression, and said calmly: "It's not convenient to talk about this matter now. It's better for Eunuch Guo not to ask more questions."
Guo Yong's face changed slightly, and then he laughed and said, "What does Liu Baihu mean?"
Liu Chengfeng stared at Guo Yong nakedly, and then said calmly: "Eunuch Guo, it is said that Li Shun has a brother who is on business in the warrior camp."
Guo Yong was confused and said: "Really? This is the first time that the Za family knows this. I must check it out next time. Liu Baihu, tell the truth to the Za family. Who is the person who instigated Li Shun?"
Liu Chengfeng asked: "What do you think, Eunuch Guo?"
Guo Yong chuckled and said: "The Za family is quite familiar in the palace. This Li Shun is from the Li Supervisor. And Liu Baihu must also know who the Si Li Supervisor's eunuch Bingbi is. Of course, the Za family is absolutely unknown.
I don’t mean to accuse Eunuch Xiao unjustly. Eunuch Xiao is a veteran of three dynasties, how could he do such a thing? It’s just that the Za family has heard that Eunuch Xiao and Liu Baihu have never been on good terms. Maybe it’s the people under Eunuch Xiao who are acting nice to please...
…Ha ha……"
Guo Yong stopped the next words and said immediately: "Liu Baihu, the Za family knows what you are thinking. Who is Eunuch Xiao? Even if Liu Baihu finds out any clues, he may not be able to offend him. Hehe...
Zaijia, let me tell you the truth. Eunuch Xiao is actually nothing to be afraid of. To be honest, he is all the emperor's servants. If Liu Baihu wants to identify him then, Zaijia may still be able to lend a hand."
"Really?" Liu Chengfeng smiled slightly and said, "It's Eunuch Guo who I have to thank."
Guo Yong felt that Liu Chengfeng's words were really annoying. He tried to get close to him, but he always looked indifferent, which made people very unhappy.
But in Liu Chengfeng's view, this Guo Yong is not like that. This guy always laughs like a fly every time he speaks a few words.
The words did not make sense, Guo Yong's face was not as good-looking as before. Then he said: "Okay, it's getting late, and the Za family has to go back to the palace to recover. By the way, the empress also asked the Za family to pass on a message, saying it's you
Can you make some more osmanthus perfume and send it to the palace?"
Liu Chengfeng said: "Your Majesty's orders, of course it's easy to talk about." After that, he sent Guo Yong out. When he returned to the flower hall, Wang Sili was already waiting here. He lowered his voice and said: "My lord, I already have some clues.
Please take a look, sir."
Wang Sishi handed Liu Chengfeng a document. Liu Chengfeng opened it and looked at it, then said: "It seems that Li Shun can return to the palace to resume his duties. But don't worry, we will talk about it tomorrow."
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Early the next morning, when Liu Chengfeng got up, Wen Chenxi had already gotten up early. At this time, the sky outside was hazy. Wen Chenxi was going to accompany the old lady to pay the incense today, so she did not dare to disturb Liu Cheng when she got up.
Feng first asked the kitchen to prepare porridge, water and cakes, and when Liu Chengfeng woke up, he brought them himself.
"Your husband is going to the palace today? Originally, I thought that your husband would also go to the temple. It is said that today is a temple fair, which is very lively. It was also said that the priests from the group were also going that day, including the queen's brother.
Shouning Hou and Jianchang Bo also wanted to go there to preach the Dharma for Heaven. They specially asked people to set up a five-foot high platform in the most eye-catching position. There was also an eminent monk from Beitongzhou. Many people in Beijing wanted to
Go and see what this eminent monk is like."
Liu Chengfeng couldn't help laughing and said: "Isn't Tianyi a Taoist? Why are you hanging out with a monk? This is strange."
Wen Chenxi was afraid that Liu Chengfeng's nonsense would offend the Heavenly Lord and the Buddha, so he solemnly said: "Husband, please don't talk nonsense. Regardless of whether you are a Buddha or a Taoist, if you have reached a certain level of cultivation, you will reach the same destination through different paths, so what's the difference?"
Liu Chengfeng couldn't help but smile in his heart. His wife did have some potential to write fairy novels. If in later generations, she might be able to write a book about Buddhism and Taoism.
It's just that Liu Chengfeng didn't understand these things, and he wasn't very interested in the sky, the eminent monks, etc. He had no plans to go to the west for the time being, so he laughed and said: "There will be many people there by then.
, go to the mansion and pick out a few more strong and healthy people to take care of you, but if that doesn’t work, I’ll just ask someone to go to the Hundred Household Office and transfer a few captains to follow you.”
Wen Chenxi shook his head and said, "That's not necessary. The old lady went with Fenyang Hou's wife. There are quite a few servants from both families. Any more would make it crowded. Don't worry, husband."
Liu Chengfeng looked at the time. At this time, most of the palace doors had already opened, and he said with a smile: "In that case, my husband will enter the palace now."
Liu Chengfeng changed his clothes and was escorted out by Wen Chenxi, but he was thinking in his heart: Tian Yiyi seems to be unwilling to be lonely today. As for the origin of that eminent monk?
The early morning light had already revealed a warm glow from the overwhelming gloom, and the whole sky was white. Liu Chengfeng rode his horse to the Meridian Gate. After a while, a eunuch came to greet him.
When the eunuch saw Liu Chengfeng, he didn't dare to talk to him. He looked a little wary. Liu Chengfeng asked him a few questions, but he just answered in a squeaky voice.
When they arrived at the Zhengxin Hall, the emperor had already gone to the morning court, so he asked Liu Chengfeng to wait here first. The young eunuch brought Liu Chengfeng a cup of tea. Liu Chengfeng blew the hot tea to cool it down and suddenly said:
"What's your father-in-law's name?"
The eunuch hesitated for a moment and then replied: "Slave Hu Hai."
"Hu Hai?" Liu Chengfeng couldn't help but laugh and said: "Your name is really taboo. No wonder you are still a handyman now. Think about it, if the emperor knew that there was such a person around him, he would not give it to you.
Are you going to get as far away as you can? It's bad luck..."
Hu Hai couldn't help but was speechless. He thought to himself, "Who did I offend? Why would you make fun of me for choosing a name?" However, Liu Chengfeng's words made sense. No wonder he still looked like this after more than ten years in this palace.
, there is no chance to even go to the study room to study.
In the inner court of the Ming Dynasty, a special place was set up for eunuchs to study. The original intention was naturally to let some eunuchs learn and read. In the future, they could be added to various eunuchs and departments to handle official documents and even approve red memorials. After all, the emperor was very busy and had to play
Women also have to play art, and occasionally study and cultivate immortality, etc., and take care of everything. Emperor Hongzhi is really rare. Therefore, most of the eunuchs who can enter the study room to study have a very promising future. If they don't study,
If I don't have the chance, I'm afraid I will just be a handyman for the rest of my life.
Hu Hai couldn't help but ask: "What should I change my slave's name to?"
Liu Chengfeng saw that he was in high spirits, so he cheered up when he had nothing to do. He tapped the table with his knuckles, pondered for a moment, and said: "Yes, you are called Hutu. Who is our emperor? My favorite.
It's a classic of Confucianism and Taoism, isn't there a saying that goes well? It's rare to be confused. You changed your name. When the emperor heard it, hey, this guy is rare. It's rare to be confused. No, such a person has a future. What's wrong?
You have to keep him by your side to serve you."
Hu Hai didn't quite understand what Liu Chengfeng said, but it seemed to make sense, but he was still a little hesitant: "My parents gave me this name. I changed my name, right..."
Liu Chengfeng encouraged him: "What are you talking about? Your parents told you not to be a eunuch, and you still did the same? What's the point of changing your name? Why did you come to the palace? No.
Just living a good life? This name must be changed."
Hu Hai smiled. Although Liu Chengfeng's words were unpleasant, his words were rough and rational, which immediately opened his heart. He quickly smiled and said: "Thank you Liu Baihu for giving me the name."
After talking for a few words, the two of them became friendly. Liu Chengfeng suddenly said: "Brother Mudong, let me ask you. I heard that the Secretary of Ceremony should have eunuchs with palm prints, eunuchs with pens, and eunuchs with the hall. How?
I’ve only heard of eunuch Bingbi, but never heard of eunuch Zhangprint?”
Hu Hai chuckled and said: "Liu Baihu doesn't know about this. His Majesty has specially placed eunuchs with palm prints. In fact, he doesn't mean to follow the example of the late emperor in favoring us slaves. The head of the inner palace is still ours."
Xiao Jing, Eunuch Xiao."
"What about Guo Yong, the eunuch in charge of the Royal Horse Prison?"
"Eunuch Guo?" Hu Hai smiled slightly and said: "Originally, the Royal Horse Supervisor and the Si Li Supervisor are not fuel-efficient lamps. For example, when the late emperor was here, the Si Li Supervisor was in charge of the East Factory and the Royal Horse Supervisor was in charge of the West Factory.
Sometimes, the Imperial Horse Supervisor was even superior to the Chief Ceremony Supervisor, but it was only later..." Hu Hai smiled and continued: "Later, when His Majesty succeeded to the throne, he withdrew the West Factory, although he still had some airs.
, but there were only a few manpower, so the Royal Horse Supervisor's reputation naturally plummeted. For example, Eunuch Guo, Eunuch Guo was actually an old man during the reign of the late Emperor. He used to follow Wang Zhi, but now, although His Majesty still uses him, but in the
In this palace, Eunuch Xiao won't dare to say a single word."
Liu Chengfeng nodded with deep understanding and said, "It turns out there are still so many things going on in this palace."
"Why are there so many things?" A loud voice came in from outside, with a bit of majesty in the voice.
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