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Chapter 29 Attack ()

Yang Zheng's eyes were subtle and he hesitated to speak.

Qiu Yuanshang's heart was pounding, and he straightened his face: "If you have something to say, don't say it directly! If you continue to be so secretive, don't ask me anything in the future."

Yang Zheng could only whisper what the princess had said at the banquet.

Qiu Yuanshang was so angry that the veins on his forehead popped out, and he said angrily: "Absurd! How can I, a dignified and dignified seventh-grade imperial official, stoop to flatter a eunuch! I will go see the princess right now and explain this matter clearly!"

He was about to leave with a puff of his sleeves.

Yang Zheng grabbed his sleeve without thinking: "Brother Qiu, don't be impulsive!"

The force was too much, and there was a stabbing sound, and a small part of the sleeve was torn off.

Qiu Yuanshang: "..."

Yang Zheng: "..."

Qiu Yuanshang stared, and his nose was almost smoking.

Yang Zheng coughed, smiled dryly, and stuffed his sleeves into Qiu Yuanshang's hands: "I offended you by mistake, brother Qiu, please forgive me. I can't wear these clothes anymore. I'll pay Brother Qiu two new clothes another day."

Qiu Yuanshang tightly grasped the small sleeve, as if pinching someone's neck, and said with a dark face: "No need, I don't lack new clothes. Don't spread this matter. If I hear even a little bit, If the wind comes out, I will put all the blame on you."

Yang Zheng pinched his nose in response, and tried to console him out of a bit of comradeship and fair-weather friendship: "I know you are unhappy. However, the princess has a noble status and cannot tolerate rudeness. I'll just put up with this sullenness for the time being."

"I guess the princess just said that casually. She wouldn't take her words seriously at the banquet."

Qiu Yuanshang's mind flashed with the giggling Eunuch Zhao with dazzling eyes. He couldn't help but shudder and gritted his teeth and said, "What if Eunuch Zhao takes it seriously? Do you really want me to send that dead eunuch all the way back to Beijing? I'm going to rush all the way. , it will take more than ten days, and it will be even slower in a carriage, which will take more than twenty days. Do you want me to smile and flatter every day? "

You can tolerate flattery, but how can you tolerate pinching your hands, touching your waist, and touching your legs?
  Qiu Yuanshang couldn't say this last sentence no matter how thick-skinned he was.

Yang Zheng's biological uncle was a high-ranking official in the court, and he kept close correspondence with him on weekdays. He knows a thing or two about the "fun facts" in the palace. Thinking about Eunuch Zhao's demeanor, and then looking at Qiu Yuan's miserable face, there is nothing he still doesn't understand.

However, this matter can only be vaguely advised, and it will be even more embarrassing if it is explained clearly.

Furthermore, what if Qiu Yuanshang gives up his position and the princess turns to target him?
  Yang Zheng thought about it in his mind, and continued to persuade patiently: "No matter what, you should just deal with it first. Eunuch Zhao has to return to the palace to resume his duties, and he will not be able to stay in the palace for a few days."

"It's not you who suffers emotionally, that's putting it lightly." Qiu Yuanshang said angrily: "I can't bear this kind of shame for a day."

Then he stormed off.

Yang Zheng chased him a few steps. Qiu Yuanshang strode very fast and disappeared within a few breaths. Yang Zheng turned around and thought of Qiu Yuanshang's torn sleeves, lowered his head and sighed in joy.

……

There are official courtyards in the palace, with a total of ten courtyards. Chen Zhuo and Feng Wenming lived in two of the best locations, right next door.

Qiu Yuanshang and Yang Zheng lived close to each other, so they walked into the courtyard. Three young and charming women came over immediately.

On normal days, Qiu Yuanshang would already be hugging the soft jade warm fragrance. I was in a bad mood tonight, and my face was so foul that I said, "Get out of here!"

The three beautiful concubines were dumbfounded by the scolding.

Mr. Qiu is usually affectionate and treats them very gently. What happened tonight? One of them with sharp eyes caught a glimpse of Qiu Yuanshang's hand and exclaimed: "Who tore off the master's sleeve?"

The other two were also indignant: "Which bastard did this?" "I am the best at embroidery. Come and sew your sleeves for your Excellency."

Qiu Yuanshang's head was buzzing and he yelled angrily: "Shut up! Go back to your house! If you keep talking, I will send her out of the house immediately."

The three beautiful concubines were scolded so much that they burst into tears and walked away without looking back.

Qiu Yuanshang changed into new clothes and threw the clothes into the brazier. Seeing his clothes being burned to ashes, half of the sullenness in his heart disappeared, and he regained his senses.

It was almost time for the princess to rest in the inner house. As a subordinate official, it is really inappropriate to go to see him in the middle of the night.

So, shouldn’t a girl be pampered in her boudoir, reading, playing the piano, admiring flowers and fluttering butterflies? Isn't it just a matter of leaving the affairs of the palace to your biological father?
  Early the next morning, Qiu Yuanshang went to the study with a blue face.

Chen Zhuo came first and was a little surprised to see Qiu Yuanshang's expression: "Qiu Dianshan didn't sleep last night, okay? Why does he look so ugly?"

Qiu Yuanshang, who had had a nightmare all night, sneered: "Chen Changshi should have heard what the princess said at the banquet last night. If it's Chen Changshi, can he sleep well?"

Chen Zhuo has been the head of the palace for thirty years, and he has a first-class mind and a good mind for the city. He was not angry when he heard such tough words: "The princess will come later, just express your feelings to the princess."

As soon as he finished speaking, a familiar girl's voice sounded at the door: "Chen Changshi and Qiu Dianshan came early today."

Chen Zhuo immediately raised his hands and saluted: "I have met the princess."

Qiu Yuanshang was furious and had to salute as well: "I have met the princess."

Jiang Shaohua nodded slightly: "No courtesy, just sit down and talk!"

After sitting down, before Qiu Yuanshang opened his mouth, Jiang Shaohua said: "Eunuch Zhao came to Nanyang County in the name of the Queen Mother to deliver an oral message. Eunuch Zhao should be greeted well, both emotionally and rationally. Qiu Dianshan was very careful yesterday and established a plan. This princess has recorded all the merits."

Qiu Yuanshang stood up reluctantly to thank him, and then said firmly: "Princess, I am afraid that I will not be able to handle the important task of entertaining Eunuch Zhao..."

"Qiu Dianshan," Jiang Shaohua interrupted him with a smile: "What is your duty as a Dianshan?"

Qiu Yuan was still speechless.

Nanyang Palace is a miniature imperial court. The long history of Chen Zhuo is equivalent to the official minister. Feng Wenming is similar to the Minister of Household Affairs. Yang Zheng was in charge of the Ministry of Justice, Wen An and Shen Mu were in charge of the Ministry of Works, and Song Yuan was in charge of guarding the palace and commanding the personal guards, and also served as the Ministry of War and the general of the imperial guards.

And he is similar to the Minister of Rites.

It is his duty to greet the imperial envoys in the palace.

Jiang Shaohua continued to ask: "Qiu Dianshan keeps saying that he is not qualified, so who should call Eunuch Zhao? Do you want Chen Changshi to go, or do you want me to go in person?"

"You don't even want to do your errands, so what do you want to do?"

"Do you want to have nothing to do every day and have fun with your beautiful concubine all day long?"

Qiu Yuanshang: "..."

Feng Wenming, who was standing at the door, stopped silently.

Wen An Shenmu, who followed closely behind, also stopped.

The princess's calm voice came from the study again: "The palace does not support idle people. If Qiu Dianshan doesn't want to be an errand, he can submit his resignation. I will not force him to stay."

(End of this chapter)