The devil is coming

Chapter 439: Eunuch Zhao makes a quick move with his sword, and Uncle Zheng meets the beautiful woman in the wind and snow
Zhao Cheng became an eunuch.
In his account, he found her in a cowshed and rescued her from the city.
As for what happened in the cowshed and the days when Her Royal Highness was missing before, Zhao Cheng didn't know.
If you don’t know, you don’t know.
Uncle Zheng once asked Fan Zhengwen,
Tell me what method, excuse and arrangement to use if Her Highness the Princess is sent back.
For example, diverting trouble to the east, leading it to the Silver Armored Guards of the Qian Kingdom, or to the Tian Family that the Fan Family wanted to trap before.
After all, no matter what, things must be done from beginning to end so that no one in Fengchao can find any mistakes.
But Fan Zhengwen’s answer:
Very simple,
There are five words in total, the first two words are still nonsense:
"Uncle, no need."
Zheng Fan was stunned for a long time, and then suddenly smiled.
Yes,
No need.
Because Xiong Liqing is a princess, she is the biological sister of the regent of Da Chu. As expected, she will be the only sister of the future emperor of Da Chu who has the same mother;
At the same time, she will also be the wife of Qu's eldest son and the future aunt of Qu.
When she went back,
As long as her body is not harmed and she is still intact,
Then,
She will still be her.
She is not a suspect, she is not someone who can be interrogated. When she stands on the stage again and puts on her Fengxia, she will immediately return to her original aloof self.
As long as she said: "I forgot."
No one dared to break the casserole and ask the truth, not even the person in charge of Phoenix Nest.
"This is a terrible memory that I have. I don't want to experience it again, and I don't want to think about it anymore. I just want it to be over."
This reason can be used to prevaricate even if the regent comes to ask her about it in person in the future.
But in Dachu, no one would dare to force her to ask questions that even the regent couldn't ask.
matter,
it's actually really easy.
The reason why Uncle Zheng has this kind of worry is that the blind man is not around, and without a counselor who can think from the details as well as the overall situation by his side, it is inevitable that he will sometimes go astray;
Secondly, since my rebirth, most of the time I have been either fighting or on the way to fight. My position has been rising step by step, my military achievements have been continuously accumulated, and my title has also increased, but the more I fight, the farther I go. Come farther and farther away from the court.
Lacking the baptism of the political whirlpool, lacking the real environment of being a superior, and overly believing in the truth that "power comes from the barrel of a gun",
It is normal for Uncle Zheng to lack the perspective and habits of those in power.
Fan Zhengwen was right. If the princess wanted to hide something about the Fan family and Zheng Fan, no one could ask her about it.
And if the princess is unwilling to hide it,
Ha ha,
Then no matter how meticulously you arrange the scene and how well you channel the disaster, it still won't make any sense.
Therefore,
It is really not necessary.
Outside Zhennan Pass, Marquis Jingnan of the Yan people was eyeing him. The front line had just suffered a defeat, but the marriage could not be delayed.
It is precisely because the clearer the external pressure becomes, the more it is necessary for the regent to unite with Qu as early as possible.
Originally, some people would come to ask about Zhao Cheng's details, but after Zhao Cheng castrated himself, rested for a week, got out of bed, and changed into a eunuch's uniform, no one dared to ask him about his affairs in Xiayong City. .
When I was just castrated, I couldn't get out of bed, so I had to rely on my sister to change the dressing on me, layer by layer, applying it thickly, which was cool and itchy.
After I could get out of bed, it would sting every time I went to the toilet, and it would not be cleaned off and would stain my pants.
But it didn't take long for him to get used to it, and at the same time he got used to being called "Eunuch Zhao".
He did not regret that he had castrated himself. The roots of his descendants were important, but not as important as his own life. This young man who had been trafficked and escaped and lived on the streets was able to organize a beggar gang. He had a kind of sensitivity and intuition that was beyond ordinary people. .
He knew that if he didn't castrate himself that day when the princess asked him what reward he wanted, then the only way for him and his sister would be death.
It is often said that in the eyes of big men, human life is like a piece of grass;
But Zhao Cheng knew that when ordinary people saw beggars dying of freezing and starvation on the street, they were just like looking at a piece of grass on the roadside.
No matter what, he survived. He knew that many people around the princess looked at him strangely, feeling that he would do anything to climb up, but he didn't care about their looks. Zhao Cheng didn't know the word "self-esteem" Son, but even if he knew it, he would still feel that it was really worthwhile to exchange his self-esteem for his life.
A group of old people who were originally around the princess are gone, because after the accident happened to the princess, they were all arrested and imprisoned. It is not known whether they are dead or not, but they will definitely not be able to come back to serve the princess again.
The Yingdu Palace sent another team, including maids from the palace, guards, and father-in-law.
The new leader's father-in-law was named Sun. The princess asked Zhao Cheng to recognize Eunuch Sun as her godfather. In front of the princess, Eunuch Sun accepted the tea served by Zhao Cheng.
It can be said that Zhao Cheng's journey as a eunuch has already begun, and in half a month, he has completed a journey that others may not be able to complete in ten years.
On weekdays, Eunuch Sun is responsible for the affairs in the royal garden, while Zhao Cheng is responsible for managing the affairs in the courtyard where the princess is.
Zhao Cheng had been in the world before, had been involved in gangs, and had been recruited by many national intelligence agencies. He was not lacking in ability and skill, and he quickly managed dozens of eunuchs and maids in the small courtyard in an orderly manner.
then,
one day,
Zhao Cheng saw the eldest lady from the Mi family coming.
The eldest lady had a crippled arm and was limping when she walked. She entered the hospital with red eyes.
At that time, the princess was having a meal, and Zhao Cheng was waiting beside her.
The princess took the handkerchief from his hand calmly, wiped the corners of her mouth gently, then stood up, picked up the plate on the table and threw it towards the door.
The plates were broken all over the floor,
The princess began to scream quietly:
"Get out, get out of here, get out of here!"
Yes,
Very peaceful.
After calling,
The princess sat down calmly again, picked up the tea cup, took a sip of tea, and moistened her throat.
Because of this, the eldest lady of the Mi family was unable to enter the house and left in despair.
Two days later, Zhao Cheng heard that the eldest lady of the Mi family had hanged herself at home.
Zhao Cheng knew that when the princess disappeared, she was with the eldest lady of the Mi family.
Smashing plates and screaming, the princess's series of actions are enough to make people imagine that those Fengchao fan who failed to dig out anything from the princess may smell something unusual because of this incident.
Or, it could be taken as a hint.
However, the Mi family is the home of the Minister of Household Affairs of the current dynasty, and the head of the Mi family is also a close confidant of the regent. It is not easy to investigate. The death of the eldest daughter of the Mi family is a kind of... compromise.
Zhao Cheng didn't understand the relationship between the court and the court, but he knew that the truth of the matter was definitely not like this.
That man, the man who once made the princess take the initiative to embrace her, who is he?
Ultimately,
It was this man who made him lose his job;
But Zhao Cheng did not dare to ask about this man in front of the princess, and even in his heart, he did not dare to hate him;
A man who can hold a princess in his arms like a little peasant girl,
Don't dare to think about it, don't dare to think about it, let alone mess with it.
……
The day before last, Qu Peiluo came.
This was the first time that Zhao Cheng saw the young master of the Qu family. He was a handsome man with delicate features and delicate features.
Qu Peiluo brought a lot of gifts for the New Year and generously distributed them around the Bieyuan. Although the marriage had not yet been consummated, the servants in the Bieyuan who were originally serving the princess were already calling for the consort Fukang.
In the end, Qu Peiluo did not come to see the princess because according to etiquette and law, the couple was not allowed to see each other before getting married.
Chu people value etiquette and respect ancient times. They believe that disrespecting ancient laws will bring bad luck to themselves.
It can be seen that Qu Peiluo really wanted to see the princess, and he also motioned to Zhao Cheng to inform him. Zhao Cheng came back and reported to Qu Peiluo, saying the princess's words:
If the two loves are for a long time, how can they be in the morning and evening.
Poetry is good poetry.
It’s catchy and memorable.
Although he was regretful, Qu Peiluo still smiled and left. Although he did not know what happened when the princess disappeared, he had already confirmed that the princess had no injuries and was in perfect condition. These two things were enough. ;
The talents shown by the princess can be regarded as an unexpected blessing of this political marriage.
Qu Peiluo is gone or not,
But most of the troops and horses he brought were left behind. The inside and outside of the royal palace were wrapped in three layers, which can be said to be heavily defended.
Zhao Cheng returned to the princess and told her that Qu Peiluo had left.
But Zhao Cheng didn't say anything else, because he saw the princess staring at the words she had written before, which were the two lines of poetry that he had conveyed to Qu Peiluo.
It was written by the princess, but Zhao Cheng felt that it was not written by the princess.
……
It’s Chinese New Year;
On the day of the New Year, a very bad news came, that is, Xue Rang's tribe in Zhennanguan mutinied. If General Nian Yao had not acted decisively and timely, he allowed the imperial army of the Da Chu royal family to enter Zhennanguan and took over the city wall to quell the riot. People probably took this opportunity to break into Zhennanguan.
On this day, Zhao Cheng discovered that the Qingluan Army outside the Royal Villa had made a large-scale defense change. The soldiers and horses, which originally looked like they had uniform armor, were marched north in batches. Then, there were groups of soldiers that looked like private soldiers. The team began to replace the previous defense area of ​​​​Qingluan Army.
I heard from Eunuch Sun that because of the increasing pressure from the Yan people in the war in the north, Qu's Qingluan Army had to go north again. The new ones were replaced by Qu's local auxiliary troops and those under Qu's command. The private soldiers of the slave family.
At the same time, a group of worshipers of the Qu family moved into the outskirts of the small courtyard. These worshippers exuded the aura that no strangers should enter. Zhao Cheng had been around the world and knew that these people were truly strong.
In the world of martial arts, these are all people who can get away with being famous.
Therefore, at this time, the defense of the Royal Villa should be looser on the outside and tighter on the inside than before.
This is natural. Even if there are thieves, it is unlikely to mobilize a large army to attack here. If a small group of thieves is not to mention difficult to infiltrate, even if they infiltrate, with the strength of the Qu family outside the small courtyard, they will not be able to attack. Never hurt the princess in the slightest.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the princess handed out rewards. All the eunuchs and maids in the small courtyard stood early at the door of the princess's bedroom. After the princess came out, they stepped forward one by one to say auspicious words, and then received the gifts from Zhao Cheng. Received the red envelope.
Afterwards, the princess returned to her dormitory to continue resting, while Zhao Cheng stayed to collect the dividends alone to show her respect.
More than [-]% of the red envelopes handed out in front of the princess had to be taken out and handed over to him.
The big guys are willing to give in. This is the established rule in the palace. The master's reward is given to you, but you can't even think about eating alone.
After receiving everyone's tribute, Zhao Cheng went to the outer courtyard without stopping to find Eunuch Sun. Eunuch Sun had just greeted the imperial guards before returning.
Zhao Cheng placed a bag of silver coins in front of Eunuch Sun;
"Daddy, this is yours."
Immediately, Zhao Cheng took out another ingot of silver and put it aside alone, pushed it over and said, "This is my share, son."
Eunuch Sun narrowed his eyes, half-smiled, and said:
"Isn't the number correct?"
Zhao Cheng immediately knelt down, pointed his finger at the sky and said:
"So that my godfather will know that this was just collected, and my son didn't dare to hide it at all."
Although he has not been a eunuch for a long time, Zhao Cheng is a very discerning person. He knows that what he has to do now is to act in a down-to-earth manner and follow the rules. It is not yet time for him to make money and reap benefits, so he cannot be confused at this time.
Eunuch Sun smiled and said: "The Za family is not saying that there is too little, but that there is too much."
With that said, Eunuch Sun stretched out his hand and pushed out the bag of silver, then turned to receive the ingot of silver that Zhao Cheng had taken out before in front of him.
"What does this mean, godfather?"
"What do you mean? That's what it means. Life is not easy for the eunuchs and maids in the palace. They have to save some money for themselves. When they are old and weak, they can go out to the people and buy a few acres of thin farmland to support themselves.
So, do you know why they are so happy and quick to distribute their money? "
"I hope my godfather can teach me."
"Well, no matter how cautious you are when working around a noble person, you will inevitably make a mistake. To say the least, even if you never make mistakes, if you happen to meet the noble person one day and you are in a bad mood, you will have to make a mistake. What's your mistake?
This money is said to be filial piety, but in fact it is money to buy life. Even if it is given out, it is not given in vain. After receiving the filial piety from others, when they make mistakes in the future, you have to help them take care of it. You have to help them say it in front of the nobles. Good words.
A heavy punishment has become a light punishment, and death has become a heavy punishment. It is really an unforgivable crime, and you have to help his family.
There is no free money in this world;
I heard that you saved the princess, and the princess also entrusted you with the affairs of the inner courtyard. Therefore, you can speak well in front of the princess, and you can have the face to sell favors.
You will naturally receive the money from people in the inner courtyard, and you will naturally have to sell these favors in the future;
Who am I? Even in the palace, I have never served a princess before, so I am not qualified to accept this money. "
Eunuch Sun held up the ingot of silver that Zhao Cheng had given alone and said:
"As for this, you call me godfather, and I should accept the filial piety you, my son, give me. In the palace, the Za family has actually never been a good person, but at least I have survived. Regardless of seniority, if you follow me, at least you will not suffer in the future in terms of seniority.
The Zajia family has accepted your filial piety. According to the rules, when you are promoted to Queer, the Zajia family will buy you a complete outfit. When you find the right food, although the palace maids do not like external folk gifts, they still have to buy some jewelry. , Zajia also got half.
This money should be collected clearly and reliably;
If it should be mine, I want it; if it shouldn’t be mine, I won’t want it.
Little thief, remember, this is what you have to do when you work next to your master and have a large group of people under your control;
When you ask your subordinates to respect you, do so willingly, rather than gnashing your teeth behind your back.
Silver is money, favor is favor;
But since ancient times,
When money is separated from human affection, the heart becomes cold and trembles.
Favor cannot stand without money. "
Upon hearing this, Zhao Cheng immediately kowtowed three times again, making a loud bang.
Sincerely said:
"Thank you godfather for your teaching. My son has learned a lesson!"
Eunuch Sun stretched out his hand to help Zhao Cheng up and said seriously:
"Your godfather, I came here from the palace and was assigned here, but you will still have the opportunity to go to the palace in the future, do a good job and be a good person;
We are all rootless people,
But the more we have to fight for this breath, the more we have to live our lives. "
"Yes, godfather."
"Put the silver here with me first. You are running around holding it, you don't look good. I will send it back to you later in the evening. By the way, Fan's Jade Shop sent me a pair of jade cabbage. You go over there. Find two people to carry it over and deliver it to the princess, so that the jadeite can be at ease and focused."
"Yes, my son knows, my son will go now."
Zhao Cheng got up, said goodbye to Mr. Sun and went out.
After leaving the inner courtyard and then passing through the outer courtyard, we entered the middle area of ​​the royal palace. On the outside were circles of soldiers and horses guarding us, and in the middle circle were craftsmen from various trading houses, mainly from the Fan family, decorating the furnishings. The outfits are arranged so that the wedding on the Lantern Festival can be prosperous, exquisite and eye-catching.
There is no way, who told the sixth prince of the Yan Kingdom to get married, which invisibly increased the demand and standards for royal weddings in other countries.
“Where is the Emerald Cabbage?”
Zhao Cheng asked a Fan family steward.
"If we go back to my father-in-law, we'll be on that carriage."
When Zhao Cheng heard this, he couldn't hold it any longer and walked directly over. He saw seven or eight Fan Mansion guards surrounding the carriage, which was enough to show how precious this pair of jade cabbages was!
"Let the Zajia take a look first."
Before he became a father-in-law, Zhao Chengcheng was a greedy man, but it was hard to even take a look at such a truly rare object, let alone own it.
Today, what Eunuch Sun said to him made him very excited;
Secondly, he is still a young man after all, and his youthful nature is still there.
Therefore,
Zhao Cheng didn't need anyone to help him.
He climbed directly into the carriage and opened the curtain. The light from the outside came in, and the two emerald cabbages inside immediately reflected an intoxicating luster.
But Zhao Cheng was not intoxicated,
Not only was he not intoxicated,
It almost frightened him so much that the thing on his crotch almost stood up again!
"I………"
Zhao Cheng pointed at the man sitting between the two emerald cabbages, his mouth wide open with a look of shock.
And the man just extended an index finger,
Put it to your lips,
"Shh."
(End of this chapter)