The world is heavy and late

Chapter 19 Clues

Xia Qing felt a little strange recently. One was that the tense atmosphere in the palace was not as tense as in September.The second is that she found that Shen Hui became more and more enthusiastic, whether it was for herself or Wu Xiaoyuan, she would often rush to help out as some buddies.

Xia Qing, the maid who was approved to be in the catering department, has already started to do other things. In addition to being fed various diet recipes, she has also started to chop vegetables, and she has also changed the object of delivering meals.

Shao Envoy He arranged for Wu Xiaoyuan to deliver meals to Zhong Cui Palace, because everyone in the palace knew that Concubine Shu was the most kind and generous, and she was also the highest-ranking concubine in the palace, so it would be most honorable to go to deliver to her, so this errand must be Wu Xiaoyuan's, Xia Qing went to Ganlu Hall, and Shen Hui delivered meals to Yang Meiren in Kanle Hall.

Kanle Hall is the farthest from the Food Secretary, so it stands to reason that Shen Hui should be the busiest one.But every time she would help Wu Xiaoyuan and Xia Qing pack their meals, and then the three of them would set off together.

Xia Qing felt that something was wrong, but thinking about the past six months, although Shen Hui had a purpose, she never did anything to hurt Wu Xiaoyuan, and she didn't want to think too badly of others.

"Xia Qing, Ganlu Palace has returned the tableware, you go and pick it up."

Xia Qing held back her thoughts and went out to pick up the food box first, but after seeing this familiar waiter again, she panicked even more. She fixedly stared at the waiter and said
"Why is it always my father-in-law to send it off, shouldn't it take turns?"

The little waiter lowered his eyes and said
"The slave has no skills, he can only run errands."

She didn't speak but still stared at the little servant, and the little servant lowered his head even lower.

"If sister is fine, the slave will go back to the palace first."

After finishing speaking, he turned around and left. Xia Qing stared at the servant's figure walking away. Sure enough, after a while, the servant of Zhongcui Palace came on the same road. Xia Qing stood quietly under the eaves, watching Wu Xiaoyuan and The waiter spoke with a smile, Wu Xiaoyuan always has such an ability, as if he can strike up a conversation with everyone.

Xia Qing looked at Zhong Cui's palace attendant who hadn't changed in the past half a month, her eyes were dim and unclear. She never believed in coincidences, let alone so many coincidences. She felt a little uneasy in her heart. What, or what does Cui Jieyu want to do to Concubine Shu?Who is under the hands of Si Shan Si?Shen Hui is someone else.

Xia Qing watched Wu Xiaoyuan walking over with a food box, walked in front of her and said with a smile
"Sister Xia, are you waiting for me?"

Xia Qing looked at her fading baby fat, her eyes were still big and bright, as if there were little stars in them, her appearance became more and more outstanding.

Xia Qing patted Wu Xiaoyuan's head, and first suppressed the words in her heart, because she didn't know what was going on at this time, and maybe it was her worrying unfoundedly.

But Xia Qing still felt very bad, so she said
"In the past few days, if there is anything to tell me earlier, and to stay away from Shen Hui, I always feel a little uneasy."

Wu Xiaoyuan looked at Xia Qing's slightly dignified face, nodded immediately, then stretched out his hand to hold Xia Qing and said

"Sister Xia, don't worry, I will always stand by your side."

Xia Qing forced a smile, but was still a little uneasy.

After finishing the last job in the catering department, Xia Qing thought about it and went to Xu Zhong's yard. When he got to the yard, the little waiter at the door came out and asked
"This aunt is..."

Xia Qingdao

"Excuse me, Eunuch, to pass on a message. Xia Qing, the catering secretary, would like to meet little Eunuch Xu."

Xu Zhong came very quickly, directly passed the little waiter who was passing the message, and only slowed down a little when he saw Xia Qing standing at the door.The little servant behind him knew that he was afraid that he would have to make sacrifices in the future.Xu Zhong looked at the slightly serious Xia Qing in front of him and said
"Did something happen?"

Xia Qing glanced sideways at the little servant behind Xu Zhong, and the little servant bowed and stepped back.

Xu Zhong glanced at it and said
"Shall we go into the courtyard and talk?" Xu Zhong regretted the words as soon as he said them. In fact, these words were somewhat ambiguous, but seeing Xia Qing who didn't feel much and was still immersed in his own world, he was somewhat relieved but Feeling a little lost, she probably didn't have any thoughts about that, so she didn't feel anything, Xia Qing walked into the yard with him.

As soon as Xia Qing entered the yard, he asked
"Is there anything unusual in the palace recently?"

Xu Zhong took a deep look at Xia Qing and said

"What do you want to ask about?"

"About Concubine Shu and Cui Jieyu."

Xu Zhong frowned: "I didn't notice their changes, but I wanted to say that day, neither Concubine Shu nor Cui Jieyu are easy to get along with. If possible, it's better to hide."

Another glance at Xia Qing, who was obviously worried, said

"Did you find something?"

Xia Qing sighed and said

"I recently discovered that the servants in Zhongcui Palace and Ganlu Palace who came to return the food boxes hadn't been replaced for half a month. It's not like this happened before, maybe he was bullied, but it was the same in both palaces, and they every time I came by the same way every time. I didn’t see anything before, but now it seems that it is very convenient to pass the news; there is also a maid named Shen Hui in our department. Recently, she always helps me and another court lady prepare meals. I still want to rush to deliver food or something."

Having said that, she still frowned tightly, and even sighed subconsciously.

"I and another court lady are delivering meals to the Ganlu Palace and the other to the Zhongcui Palace."

Hearing this, Xu Zhong also turned ugly. Maybe a small accident is easy to happen. Why are there so many small accidents together? You can only follow these traces to check, but you may not find anything.

Xu Zhong glanced at Xia Qing, and raised his right hand, wanting to touch her head, or pat her on the shoulder to comfort her.

But in the end he put down his hand, Xu Zhong thought, maybe she would understand everything with just one touch, what would she think of him, would she feel disgusted and dirty, being touched by an eunuch... Xu Zhong bit by bit Suppress the cranky thoughts in your heart.

Now there are more important matters. If this matter is true, it is probably aimed at the Secretary of Food. Xu Zhong has not forgotten the matter of the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet until now. Not only were many people punished at that time, but the Secretary Reishi also lost three people.

Xu Zhong said to Xia Qing
"There are many people staring at me now, so it's hard to find you. You must be careful when dealing with yourself, and stay away from that little maid. It's not easy to transfer her away now."

Xia Qing understood that if Shen Hui really had a hand in it, calling her out of the catering department now would only scare the snake away and make the people behind be on guard, fearing that it would push the matter further into the unknown.

Xia Qing nodded and said
"Then I'll go back first."

Xu Zhongdao: "I'll see you off, anyway, if you came here today, many people may already know about it."

Xia Qing: "No need, father-in-law go get busy first. Judging by his face, I'm afraid he hasn't slept well for many days."

Xu Zhong thought for a while and said, "Alright, it's better to be more careful at this time of year. I'll send an ugly servant to take you back. If it's too late today, you might be questioned by the Imperial Army if you leave by yourself."

Xia Qing looked up at the sky and nodded in agreement.

Xu Zhong watched Xia Qing's back go away until he could no longer see him, then went back to the yard and took a sip of strong tea. Since the emperor praised him last time, the things he has to be responsible for have become more difficult and more, thinking about what happened just now , called a waiter over, these two days to see who the small servants in the Zhongcui Palace and the Ganlu Palace are who return the food boxes, inquire about them, and then go to inquire about a maid named Shen Hui in the Sishan Division to see if there is any Nothing out of the ordinary.

I don't know why, Xu Zhong and Xia Qing's hearts are full of weirdness, because Zhongcui Palace and Ganlu Palace are at odds, but now they are so deliberately trying to harm a certain party, why do they always feel that this matter is very awkward.

(End of this chapter)