The struggle in the palace has no influence on His Majesty.
Just a nod and a word at a critical moment can determine the fate of many people.
After all, the chamberlain is just a domestic slave. Only by letting the domestic slaves fight can they become more loyal to their masters.
It was the middle of winter.
Imperial Garden The cold wind howled and the dead branches swayed.
Zhou Yi was standing next to the pavilion, wearing a single garment that would never change in all seasons. With extremely strong infuriating energy to protect his body, he didn't feel cold at all.
The body bowed slightly, and the body kept running Ephemeral Bloom Manual.
This is a skill I only realized a few days ago. I no longer stick to the posture of meditating. No matter whether I am walking, sitting or lying down, I am constantly running the exercises.
The true energy keeps growing, and Zhou Yi can't even explain how strong it is.
Dantian Zhenqi was like clouds and mist in the early years, and then condensed into water. Now it is like a river, surging incessantly.
"Yesterday, I was making some insinuations. Brother Zheng and Brother Yuan have been practicing for ten years, but they still can't operate on their own. Is it possible that our qualifications are ordinary, but our understanding is extraordinary?"
"Or maybe the two brothers were on guard and told lies!"
Zhou Yi No one believes it now, or they dare not believe it completely. To make a living in the palace, you have to turn a blind eye when sleeping.
While thinking.
A high-pitched voice came, which sounded familiar.
"Your Majesty is here!"
Zhou Yi's movements were faster than his thoughts. Before he finished speaking, he was already kneeling on the ground, waiting quietly for Emperor Hongwu to move from far to near.
Instead of entering Jiangxue Pavilion, he came to the pavilion.
Immediately, the accompanying maids brought refreshments and fruits, and Empress Consort Yuan, who was accompanying her, personally served Emperor Hongwu to taste them.
Zhou Yi moved slowly, and pushed forward two steps without leaving a trace, just in time for the pavilion pillar to block his body. If you are not big enough to "compete for favor", then don't show your head.
Glancing out of the corner of his eye, he saw that the chamberlain waiting beside Emperor Hongwu was none other than Little Yuan.
Today Little Yuan put on a red robe. He was no longer the follower of Little Zheng yesterday. He stood in the pavilion quite impressively.
"Directorate of Ceremonial Affairs, follow my father-in-law!"
Zhou Yi Envy flashed in his eyes. Needless to say about other rights, just accompanying His Majesty is the supreme honor.
"Where is Little Zheng..."
At this time, Emperor Hongwu in the pavilion heard Consort Yuan tell a joke and laughed heartily.
The emperor smiled, and the climate suddenly changed from winter to spring.
The accompanying maids and maids pursed their lips and cheered.
Emperor Hongwu and Consort Yuan are deeply in love, talking and laughing, and they look like a harmonious couple.
The two talked for a while, but it was a bit cold outside, so they got up and went to the pavilion to rest. Emperor Hongwu When passing a crabapple tree, he suddenly paused and asked the waiter on duty.
"I remember that this crabapple didn't bloom this year?"
The chamberlain knelt down, shook his head repeatedly and couldn't explain clearly, and asked Directorate of Imperial Equipage after his shift.
Consort Yuan stepped forward to take a closer look and said, "This tree is too old and can no longer bloom. I will send someone from the south of the Yangtze River to send a new tree to the tree to ensure that it will be full of flowers next year."
"Yeah."
Emperor Hongwu nodded slightly. "I almost forgot, my beloved concubine's natal family is in Jiangning, but I just need to give you a new tree. If I want one, the place will have to search for hundreds of them, affecting tens of thousands of people!"
Consort Yuan blessed his body and praised, "Your Majesty loves the people like a son. He is a sage king who has never been seen in the ages."
"My beloved concubine, I am so complimentary. I also want to safeguard the inheritance of my ancestors."
Emperor Hongwu said, "I remembered that there are still a few memorials that have not been processed, so I will not be able to accompany my beloved concubine today."
Having said that, he turned around and left Jiangxue Pavilion without caring about Consort Yuan's face.
Little Yuan followed closely, and the other chambermaids followed suit, leaving Consort Yuan alone.
This scene fell into the eyes of Zhou Yi.
"My godfather often says that Consort Yuan is favored, but in this way, he is not a good supporter..."
Zhou Yi Onlookers clearly saw that Consort Yuan just said the word "old", Emperor Hongwu's face turned gloomy for a moment, and then he found an excuse and left.
"The tree is getting old. Let's get a new one. Your Majesty is also getting old. Should we get a new one too?"
Zhou Yi understands the truth, but Consort Yuan talks nonsense.
There are many taboos in the palace, "taboo for the honorable" is only the most basic one. Other words such as old, young, sick, and death can be said without saying it.
When you have to say something, just be vague or find another word instead.
For example, today Consort Yuan spoke old words and annoyed His Majesty. Last year Palace of Earthly Tranquility had a chamberlain who said the word "waste", and Empress had someone pull him out and kill him with a cane.
"Consort Zhen said that people want whatever they lack most!"
Zhou Yi was on duty at Imperial Garden, and he once heard Consort Zhen mocking Consort Hua behind her back, saying that her family was full of big-shot soldiers, but they preferred to be arty.
As everyone knows, Consort Zhen knows people but does not know himself.
Consort Zhen Scholarly Aristocratic Clan, three generations of her ancestors were Jinshi, and they were all ranked in the imperial class. However, she likes to read military books and show off the methods of military formations when talking to His Majesty.
"According to this statement, Your Majesty is probably short of days and years!"
Zhou Yi's eyes flashed. Every time the imperial power changed, there would be a bloody storm in the palace, which was ten times and a hundred times more violent than the turmoil caused by Eunuch Chu.
"Second Prince With such an ignorant mother, she probably won't get anything done. Listening to His Majesty's tone, he is very dissatisfied with those corrupt officials in Jiangnan!"
"When another prince takes the throne, the godfather's position is not guaranteed. We must find a new backer as soon as possible."
Zhou Yi found a candidate quickly. They were already close to each other, so it would be a smooth process to find a godfather.
Lower value.
Zhou Yi went to Directorate of Palace Attendants first and reported today's events in detail.
Eunuch Xu has more than one spy. If Zhou Yi doesn't report it today, it means that if he has different intentions, he will suffer all kinds of retaliation, both overt and covert.
"Mother, I'm a little impatient!"
Eunuch Xu sighed, His Majesty had been deliberately getting close to her in recent days, and he started to turn towards Second Prince in the direction of the wind. As a result, something like this happened.
Don't underestimate this matter. Everything in this world depends on His Majesty's happiness and anger!
Eunuch Xu ordered Little Yun to summon someone to discuss how to please His Majesty. Zhou Yi resigned with a wink.
A mere pawn is not qualified to participate in such important matters!
On the way back to Barracks Bing Six, Zhou Yi met Empress for the first time in four years in the palace.
It is rumored that His Majesty has never been to Palace of Earthly Tranquility since the Deposed Crown Prince case, and because Empress revealed to His Majesty Crown Prince's rebellion, which is equivalent to serving the court, the phoenix position was not abolished.
Zhou Yi was kneeling on the ground, not daring to look up at Empress.
There are rumors in the palace that Empress is graceful, luxurious, beautiful and fragrant, and he was the favorite of the harem in the early years.
Zhou Yi huddled in the corner, trying to make his body smaller and more inconspicuous, not daring to arouse Empress's slightest interest. Once he caught Empress's eyes, he would die faster than His Majesty's praise.
After all, besides Deposed Crown Prince, Empress has no children!
After a while.
Feng drove away, Zhou Yi stood up and walked away a few steps faster.
Barracks Bing Six.
Zhou Yi opened the door carefully and saw Little Yuan who was packing his luggage.
No, now we have to call it Eunuch Yuan!
"Eunuch Yuan, there is no need for you to do it, just instruct us to do it."
Zhou Yi stepped forward with a flattering look on his face, but he would not really help. There might be some personal secrets in the bag, and he would be resentful if he saw it.
The Fourth-Rank Suitang Gonggong, the popular man in front of Your Majesty, will die if he becomes an enemy!