mtl008 Chapter 341 Saw the Shadow of an Old Friend
Chapter 341 Saw the Shadow of an Old Friend
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will do it now."
Su Peisheng bowed and accepted the order.
Although the Imperial Household Department was not within the scope of the harem, he was also afraid that some people would slip through the net.
As a person who has been through this, Su Peisheng knows very well that what eunuchs without roots care about most are money and power.
This time, the master obviously wants to catch all the corrupt officials in the Imperial Household Department in one fell swoop and not leave them any chance to breathe.
Although the prince had already sent people to guard the palace gates, the princes and princesses in the palace still had to be carefully protected.
Su Peisheng asked his capable eunuch to pass on the message and personally guarded the palace gate.
After standing there for half an hour, he felt as if he had overlooked something.
Unfortunately, he got up too early today, and Su Peisheng, who was dizzy, thought about it for a long time but couldn't figure it out, so he had to give up.
The palace was heavily guarded, and the mourning in Shoukang Palace continued.
Hongli, who was kneeling by the door, vaguely knew that something had happened ahead, but he and Li Yu, master and servant, were almost always together and could not get any specific news from the outside world. Yu Ying'er, who was staying at the prince's place, could not be relied upon.
He took advantage of the break to get close to Prince Guo and whispered a suggestion.
"Uncle Seventeen, I heard that things seem to be unrest outside, and I am worried about the safety of the Emperor. Do you think we should go to the Yangxin Palace to check on the situation?"
"Hongli, the Emperor has asked us to observe mourning for the Empress Dowager. The most important thing we should do is stay in Shoukang Palace obediently."
"My brother never does anything without confidence. You can put your mind at ease."
Prince Guo gave advice in a low voice.
He only knew that the emperor had sent people to surround the Imperial Household Department, and he knew nothing else.
His mother once told him not to put himself in danger, and he should wait until A Jin got the news.
Prince Guo's lowered eyelids concealed his deep thoughts.
The emperor had previously called Yunxiang and Yunlu to help, but left him behind.
Could it be that she discovered his little trick?
Or did something go wrong with Zhen Huan who was serving her mother in Ganlu Temple?
Prince Guo, immersed in his own thoughts, did not notice that his nephew who was following him looked at him with dissatisfaction several times. After seeing that Li Yu was determined to cry for the deceased, he walked out silently and found Li Yu waiting in the corner.
"Can you secretly find out what happened in the Ministry of Internal Affairs?"
It was a rare event that a major event happened in the palace, and he wanted to see if there was any opportunity to climb up the ladder.
"Yes, I will do it right away."
Li Yu agreed without hesitation.
When he heard that something happened outside, the person he was most worried about was Madam Yu who was ill at the prince's house.
Li Yu was interrogated when he left Shoukang Palace, and the guards patrolling on the road did not let him go.
When Yu Ying'er heard the knock on the door outside, she held the candlestick tightly in her hand, suppressed the fear in her heart and asked in a low voice.
"Who?"
"Madam Yu, I'm Li Yu."
When Yu Ying'er heard the familiar voice, she quickly opened the door a crack and let the person in.
"Why are you here at this time? Didn't I say I would go and serve the Fourth Prince before dinner?"
"Madam Yu, the Fourth Prince is worried about your safety and asked me to come over and take a look."
She asked in surprise.
Li Yu smiled and spoke well of his master.
Yu Ying'er saw his little finger move slightly, but did not expose his lie.
"The Fourth Prince has always been kind and good to his subordinates."
"There are steamed buns roasting on the charcoal brazier. Come and have one."
This morning she received another box of gray flour buns from Xiaomaizi.
Heat it on a charcoal brazier and eat it with warm water. It tastes even better.
Li Yu ate two golden baked buns in one breath, and then he asked the purpose of his visit.
"Madam Yu, do you know what happened outside?"
Li Yu specifically pointed in the direction of the Yangxin Palace.
Yu Ying'er paused holding the kettle and shook her head decisively.
"Except for a trip to the kitchen this morning, I haven't been out. It was the maid who swept the floor who accidentally mentioned that the guards on patrol were moving around a lot today."
When Yu Ying'er first entered the palace, the nanny who taught her told her that if she wanted to live long in the palace, she had to learn to read people's expressions and protect herself.
The emperor was the only one who could mobilize the guards in the palace, so it was even more impossible for her to risk going out and asking around.
Yu Ying'er whispered, considering that Li Yu took good care of her.
"Li Yu, the palace has strict rules. Don't ask anything. Once the empress dowager's mourning period is over, we will return to Changchun Garden safely."
As she said this, she glanced at her belly tenderly.
"Madam Yu, you are right. I have only been in the palace for a few days and I already feel like going back."
Li Yu agreed to Yu Ying'er's words, and a trace of sadness emerged in his heart.
He has always been by the Fourth Prince's side and has some guesses about his master's thoughts.
Compared with the gardens and landscapes of Changchun Garden, the square imperial palace is probably more attractive to the master.
As soon as he entered the palace, he set his eyes on the scar-healing ointment from the Imperial Hospital.
"Madam Yu, there are guards outside the palace gate and on the palace road. Apart from routine inquiries, they are all very well behaved. Remember to stand guard in front of the Cining Gate before dinner."
Li Yu, who didn't get any news, stood up and said goodbye.
"Okay, take care!"
Yu Ying'er stopped trying to persuade her. Everyone had different choices, just like she wanted to do her best to protect the baby in her belly.
Half an hour later, Yu Ying'er put on a plain cloak, wrapped herself tightly and went out.
She went straight to Cining Gate and did not encounter any guards to inquire about her on the way.
Yu Ying'er had just tidied up the thatched cottage when Hongli walked in with a gloomy face.
"Why are you here?"
"My Lord, I have brought you some clean clothes. I made you a kneepad overnight. Would you like to try it on first?"
After hearing this, Hongli's expression improved slightly.
"Put the kneepad in the box first. Doctor Wen will come to see me later. You stay outside and don't let anyone get close."
"The slaves obey."
Yu Ying'er withdrew respectfully.
She knew that the Fourth Prince had important things to do and was afraid that she would leak the news.
When she was in Changchun Garden, Yu Ying'er had been driven away many times.
After Wen Shichu came over, Li Yu was also guarding the door, and Yu Ying'er could not hear the talking inside.
"Doctor Wen, I've heard from Wan'er Niang that you are an excellent doctor. Could you please prepare a scar-relief ointment for me?"
Hongli saw the fleeting nervousness on Wen Shichu's face and added regretfully.
"My wife once praised my face... but unfortunately..."
"Doctor Wen, if this embarrasses you, I'm fine with it."
When the Fourth Prince was injured on his face, Wen Shichu did hear regret from Huan'er.
He responded hastily in impulse.
"Fourth Prince, I do know the recipe for the scar-healing ointment, but I'm not sure how effective it is."
"Then there's Dr. Lawrence."
Hongli quickly agreed, not giving him any chance to regret.
As soon as the people in the room left, Li Yu winked at Yu Ying'er, and she followed Wen Shichu slowly.
When there were only two people left on the palace road, Yu Ying'er called out in a low voice.
"Doctor Wen, please stay!"
Wen Shichu turned his head and saw a graceful palace maid in a blue-green short jacket walking towards him with a smile. In a trance, he seemed to see the shadow of an old friend.