699 A Small Gif (1/2)
Led by Hong Zhu, Fan Xian walked silently through the Palace The eunuchs and serving girls along they saw along the way all turned their bodies to greet him Occasionally, there would be new people who had not been in the Palace for long who did not react in ti elders Fan Xian didn't have any energy to acknowledge it and just kept walking
Many people in the Palace saw Hong Zhu in front of hi back up again It was probably to irritate Sir Fan junior Unexpectedly, Fan Xian did not talk to him in a stern and severe voice On the contrary, he chatted with hi Zhu also maintained a respectful appearance They seemed very harmonious
Sir Fan junior and young Eunuch Hong were both uncohed in their hearts Probably only people who could hide their true feelings so ere able to protect their lives and careers a court and Palace Actually, the affairs of the world ondrous In the eyes of the people, Fan Xian and Hong Zhu's conversation on the way out of the Palace was an act for others to see No one thought that Fan Xian and Hong Zhu were actually talking
They both spoke in low voices Their expressions were natural Each played their part well, but the content of their conversation was very unusual
”These days, the E Zhu said calmly with his head down ”The Iredients very good for strengthening one's foundations”
Fan Xian's eyes looked straight ahead and did not look at Hong Zhu's face He grunted quietly without any change to his expression Three years ago, when the rebellion was quelled and its influence was gradually lessening, Hong Zhu was transferred out of the Cold Palace At first, he helped in the royal kitchen He had once been well-regarded Combined with his own cleverness, as well as Fan Xian's secret help, not only did his days pass easily, he had gradually gathered neer in his hands
Later, Hong Zhu followed Eunuch Dai on his duties This did not weaken his influence on the royal kitchen The things Hong Zhu was saying to Fan Xian noere a little secret between the two of them More accurately, it was Fan Xian's little secret because even Hong Zhu did not knohy Sir Fan junior wanted to influence the ingredients the royal kitchen delivered to the Emperor
Hong Zhu was not worried that Fan Xian would poison the Eardless of whether it was a sloorking poison or an aggressive one, there were specialists who screened for the was basically non-existent
Further Zhu's secret influence had received the I approval, particularly the celery that grew in the south because it was cool in nature and tasted sweet It had the effect of cooling heat and re irritation It could cure a sudden heat wave, vexation, and thirstiness It had been strongly recommended by the doctors of the Imperial Academy of Medicine to add to the Emperor's daily dishes
Hong Zhu lowered his head slightly and glanced at Fan Xian but did not see his true emotions He wondered, For Sir Fan junior to worry about the Emperor's health in present circumstances, was he truly a loyal official and filial son? Unfortunately, Sir Fan junior was a sentimental person It would probably be difficult for him to be released from Director Chen's death and obtain the Emperor's affection
It was not far fro out of the Palace Fan Xian had already received an edict and was allowed to go to Shufang Palace to visit Yi Guipin and the Third Prince Thus, Hong Zhu led him around toward the direction of the inner palace The reason the Emperor issued such a kind edict was so perhaps Fan Xian would truly becodou It would be difficult for him to have future opportunities to enter the Palace
Approaching Shufang Palace, Fan Xian heard a young wohtly, wondering when had the Palace suddenly beco Zhu and asked, ”Did the wives and young ladies of Duke's Alley cos today? How come there are so many people?”
”Their girls are waiting to been chosen They have to wait until the next month of the selection fro in the Palace for a bit longer Lady Yi had probably su Zhu replied quietly
Hearing this news, Fan Xian's did not recover his wits for a dou Later, he had been busy with secret plans He had co concubines It was not until now that he knew the Eain
Just like Yi Guipin and the Third Prince, it did not take Fan Xian long before he sensed the intention hidden behind the choosing He furrowed his brows together and knew that not only was heFurther ti
There was a gliy was for thePalace In this world, there were not many people who truly trusted a powerful assistance outside the Palace like that mother and son did Such trust was rare Yet, they now had to face unpredictable danger because of him This made Fan Xian feel uneasy
Watching Fan Xian stand silently in front of Shufang Palace, Hong Zhu thought that it was inappropriate for him to visit Yi Guipin and the Third Prince while the women were inside Quietly, he asked, ”This is my fault Would you like to come back another day?”
Fan Xian s to the rules? I have never been one for upholding roles The Eo have a look If I don't, who knohen my next opportunity to enter the Palace will be?”
As he spoke, Fan Xian was already taking steps toward Shufang Palace The two eunuchs standing guard at the door had conize Fan Xian Seeing a younglike this into the Palace, they couldn't help but junize Fan Xian, those who could stay in the Palace were all clever people So, they did not obstruct hireeted hi Palace to notify the people inside
Entering Shufang Palace, he only heard a wave of panicked cries and the sound of clothing being straightened There were also curious gazes
Fan Xian ca The woet ready before he arrived At once, countless gazes focused on his body The custoressive Although this was deep in the Royal Palace and men and women must be careful of the ive cries of surprise in low voices There were none who sought death out of embarrassment or cried out loud
Amidst the forcefully suppressed panic, Fan Xian smiled warmly and bowed toward Yi Guipin in the center ”Auntie's place is very lively today”