Traveling to the ancient harem

Chapter 249: Eunuch Xu Instigates Xiao Chengzi to Revolt

Imperial Room.

This was the second time that Xiao Chengzi brought food to Eunuch Ma. He was also the one who brought the braised food to Eunuch Ma last time.

When he arrived at the imperial kitchen, he put the oil paper bag in his sleeve. If anyone asked, he would say that he was here to see if there were any ingredients that could be bought for the queen. Until he saw Eunuch Ma, he winked at him. Eunuch Ma understood and immediately found an excuse to come out. Seeing that no one was around, Xiao Chengzi handed the oil paper bag over and said, "The queen asked me to bring it to you. Don't let anyone find out."

Eunuch Ma took the oil paper bag excitedly. Not to mention how delicious Ning Yuxuan's food was, he was just a eunuch in the imperial kitchen, with no status and no great ability. He just helped Ning Yuxuan fix a stove, which was a job assigned to him by his superiors. But even with such a small thing, Concubine Huang would remember his kindness and would think of him whenever she made something delicious. This made him feel that he had nothing to repay.

Eunuch Ma now deeply regretted having built the stove in Ningyuxuan too sturdily. If it broke down from time to time, he could go over and help fix it, which would make him appear somewhat useful. Unfortunately, in his opinion, the stove he built would last for eight or ten years without any problems.

Xiao Chengzi didn't know what he was thinking. He was on his way back to Ningyuxuan. He hadn't had dinner yet, but he had eaten the leek dumplings made by Sister Green Bean in Ningyuxuan just now. He was still savoring the fragrance. He just didn't know if there were any extra ones made today. If there were, he would definitely not be left out.

Xiao Chengzi is now extremely grateful that he was assigned to Ningyuxuan by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The empress treats them kindly and never beats or scolds the palace maids. Sisters Hongdou and Ludou are very kind to these young eunuchs. Although Aunt Fanghua is strict, she will not make trouble as long as they do their job well.

Xiao Chengzi feels very happy now. His parents died when he was young and he was sold into the palace to be a eunuch at the age of seven. He is twelve years old this year. During these years in the palace, he has long been accustomed to being beaten, scolded and bullied. Which little eunuch has not gone through this?

But since he arrived at Ningyuxuan, not only did no one bully him, but all the rewards from the empress were given to everyone, even his aunt and eunuch Sun got the same as them. This made him feel that Ningyuxuan was their home, and in Ningyuxuan, they were all equal people. This feeling of happiness was something he had never experienced since he could remember.

Xiao Chengzi, who was walking with his mind in a mess, suddenly heard someone calling him: "Isn't this Xiao Chengzi from Ning Yuxuan? Where have you been?"

Xiao Chengzi looked up and saw two people standing at the intersection not far away. He knew the man in front, he was Eunuch Xu, the chief steward of Kunning Palace. Behind him followed a young eunuch, and no one knew what they were standing there for.

Xiao Chengzi was a smart man. He quickly ran a few steps to Eunuch Xu and bowed: "I greet Eunuch Xu."

Eunuch Xu looked at him with a smile: "I remember you, working at Ningyuxuan, right? How is your job? Are you doing well?"

Xiao Chengzi quickly replied: "Thank you for your concern, sir. I am doing well in Ningyuxuan."

"That's good. That... Xiao Chengzi, we all work in the palace. In this harem, the Queen is the most important. Do you understand what I mean?"

Xiao Chengzi raised his head in confusion: "I know that the Queen is the most important." But what does it have to do with him.

Seeing that he didn't understand, Eunuch Xu also understood. After all, he was only twelve years old and still a child: "Since the Queen is the most senior, if the Queen asks you to do something in the future, will you agree or not?"

Seeing the fierce light in Eunuch Xu's eyes, Xiao Chengzi shuddered: "Of course Xiao Chengzi is willing."

Can he say no now? This Eunuch Xu is known to be cruel and ruthless. If he refuses, he might not be able to return to Ning Yuxuan in one piece. He should agree first.

"You are a sensible person." Eunuch Xu smiled with satisfaction: "Don't tell anyone about our meeting today. If the Queen has any orders in the future, someone will tell you. Go back now."

Xiao Chengzi agreed, bowed and walked away respectfully. "Master, is this Xiao Chengzi reliable?" asked the young eunuch beside Eunuch Xu.

"Whether it is reliable or not, you will know after using it once." Eunuch Xu didn't care. Any eunuch in the harem who dared to disobey his orders must want to die.

Xiao Chengzi ran back to Ning Yuxuan, his heart pounding, he felt that even if he tried to hold it in with his hands, he couldn't hold it in any longer. He had to tell the queen, the queen had said that if there was anything, he only had to tell her and she would find a way to solve it, but...

Xiao Xiangzi calmed down all of a sudden. Just now, something that Eunuch Xu said made him suspicious. He said that someone would contact him in the future. What did this mean? It meant that Ning Yuxuan had an insider. Who was that insider? Now he felt that he didn't trust anyone.

If he went to tell the Empress directly, that wouldn't work, unless the Empress was alone. But Sister Hongdou, who was beside the Empress, never left her side. By the way, let me tell you, Sister Hongdou was the most proud person around the Empress.

After dinner, Hongdou was about to go to the grove with Huang Ye to digest the food when she sensitively felt a burning gaze falling on her. She followed the gaze and saw Xiao Chengzi sweeping the yard with a broom, but his eyes were staring at her. When he saw her looking at him, he winked at her imperceptibly.

"Xiao Chengzi, come with us to the grove to look for the prince. Where has he gone? Why hasn't he come back yet?" No one doubted Hongdou's words, because among the people in Ningyuxuan, except Xiao Xiangzi, only Xiao Chengzi had caught the prince's eye. It was also because Xiao Chengzi was sweet-mouthed and the prince really enjoyed calling him "Uncle Diao" and "Uncle Diao".

Xiao Chengzi agreed and followed Hongdou out of the gate of Ningyuxuan. Huang Ye did not go to see the emperor first as before, but walked slowly around the grove. When he reached a deserted place, Huang Ye stopped and said, "Tell me, what's the matter?"

Xiao Chengzi stepped forward and walked in front of Huang Ye. He told her about his encounter with Eunuch Xu today and repeated what Eunuch Xu said. After that, he looked at Huang Ye worriedly and said, "Madam, there is an insider in Ningyuxuan. What should I do now?"

Huang Ye looked at Xiao Chengzi approvingly. This child was smart and knew to tell her behind her back that he was a promising talent. "Well done, Xiao Chengzi. You did a great job today. Now, you don't have to do anything. Just act as if nothing happened. I know that Ning Yuxuan has the Queen's people. Don't worry. As long as I am here, I will protect you. Go to Qiyun Palace now and take the prince back."