Appoint me as a spy, but the contact person is actually the empress

Chapter 141 The matter in the harem is really exciting, Xu Shouyun opened his eyes!

in the palace.

Accompanied by the darkening of the sky.

Soldiers on patrol.

The harem also gradually quieted down.

But this quietness is only superficial.

No matter how strict the rules in the palace are, it is impossible to follow them completely.

It's like a curfew in Kyoto.

In the dark corner, there were still people walking while avoiding the patrolling soldiers.

There are people who go to the Loutai Goulan restaurant and other Xiaojin Caves to get drunk.

There is also the old king next door who climbs over the wall and climbs the yard, looking for a pretty lady to enjoy himself in time.

Life is full of vicissitudes and many differences.

The same is true in the harem.

People are social animals, where there are people, there is society.

Eight thousand eunuchs in the harem and tens of thousands of court ladies have formed a unique social system.

Xu Shouyun looked at the inconspicuous palace in front of him. The vermilion paint on the entrance of the palace had peeled off, making it look like it hadn't been repaired for a long time.

This is very rare in the harem.

You know, when the late emperor was in power, he made major repairs and built such a dilapidated palace. This is to look down on the late emperor!
"Director Xu, we're here, this is Youle Palace!"

The little eunuch who led the way bent over and said respectfully.

"You Le Palace?"

Xu Shouyun was puzzled.

The young lady listened to the news, and was slightly taken aback, thinking that Director Xu had not entered the palace for a long time, and it was normal for many things to be unknown, so she immediately opened her mouth to explain.

"Yes, Mr. Xu, this Youle Palace was originally called Xianshu Palace. It was built by the first emperor for a concubine 40 years ago. But that concubine was so arrogant that she wanted to meddle with the affairs of the court. The first emperor fell into the cold palace, and the Xianshu Palace came to an end."

"Eunuch Xu, you have just walked all the way, and you have seen that there are basically no lights in the palace in this area, because this area is the cold palace in the harem."

The little eunuch continued to explain: "After the Xianshu Palace was neglected, it has not been repaired for a long time. Later, some concubines and empresses who were thrown into the cold palace were also arranged by the chief manager and the empress dowager here."

"With the passing away of these concubines and empresses, this area has begun to be deserted. No concubine or empress is willing to live in it, and they all say that this place is an ominous place."

"Slowly, in the harem, some adults in charge of the palace began to use these abandoned palaces and started doing business."

"And Youle Palace is the casino that Eunuch Chen is in charge of. It is rich and happy today, so it is called Youle Palace by the big guys!"

Xu Shouyun understood after listening.

Feelings are the sideline of a group of eunuchs.

That's right, there are more than 8000 eunuchs in the harem, and tens of thousands of court ladies.

Plus some of the guards on patrol and those on duty.

Although it cannot enter the palace, it is still in the palace.

And how many concubines and concubines are there?

There are only a few dozen.

Such a gathering place of tens of thousands of people is just like a small town in later generations. No, ordinary small towns do not have so many people.

How could there be no side job?
Where there is demand, there will be a market.

Otherwise, what should I do with the money I receive every month?
send home?
What a joke, when he entered the palace, he already had a sum of money for selling himself, and the grievances have been resolved since then.

Although most of the eunuchs and maids were sent in when they were young.

But when he grows up and understands the truth, who wants to be a eunuch.

Who else will send money home?
Out of the palace to spend in Kyoto?
Then don't even think about it, there are only a few who can leave the palace, just a few people.

Most of this life is in the palace.

So, there is only one result, spend in the palace?

"Aside from Youle Palace, there should be others, right?"

Xu Shouyun asked.

"Eunuch Xu, you are right. In the harem, almost every person in charge of the palace has his own side job."

The little eunuch continued to please: "Like the head of the imperial dining room, they opened a restaurant. The ingredients that your majesty can't finish eating are all sold in the restaurant. This is the favorite place for most people, just like your majesty. I get excited just thinking about it, but it’s a pity that it’s too expensive, and the small monthly fee is only enough to barely go there once.”

"There is also the flower building opened by Zhang Sidian, and there are some court ladies who can drink and sleep with you."

"There is also the palm hall of the imperial study room, which contains various books."

"Books?" Hearing this, Xu Shouyun was puzzled.

He has learned a lot about the eunuch in the harem in the past few months.

Although they can read and write, it is not enough to let them read books.

It is estimated that it is like reading a book without words, and you can't understand anything.

Moreover, in the past few months, I haven't seen any eunuchs and maids read books.

"That's right, they are all unofficial historical novels that the head of the imperial study got from the study outside the palace. Last time, the young one rented a set of picture books. The hero in it is really..."

"It goes without saying, you continue to introduce." Xu Shouyun stopped talking to the little eunuch.

"Yes, Mr. Xu, there are many shops in the harem. During the day, they are all closed. At night, they will open for business."

The little eunuch continued to introduce.

After a while, Xu Shouyun understood clearly.

This harem is really lively.

A grocery store purchased by the imperial guards from outside the palace. It mainly sells daily necessities, various spices, and rare gadgets.

There are also clean rooms that sell porcelain for storing treasures.

There are also various martial arts cheats, medicinal herbs, and inner skills and mental methods, etc.

In the harem, there are only two paths to promotion.

The first one, if you have money, you can talk, so that you can climb to the relationship, attach to other superiors, and rise.

The second is strength. If you are strong, you will be favored by the big bosses and become a confidant like a thug. After all, eight thousand eunuchs, everyone practices martial arts, and there are so many masters. This is not just for fun.

Anyway, it's just eating, drinking and having fun.

There are things outside the palace, and there are things here.

Xu Shouyun was also shocked after hearing this.

Unexpectedly, in the harem, it was so exciting.

"Okay, that's all for today, I..."

Xu Shouyun hadn't finished speaking.

The token in his arms suddenly vibrated.

Connectors call.

"I won't go in today, I will take some time later, and you will show me around this harem."

Xu Shouyun took out a piece of broken silver from his pocket and threw it to the little eunuch.

The little eunuch hurriedly caught it with both hands, with a bright smile on his face.

"Thank you, Manager Xu. If you have something to do in the future, please greet the little one directly. The little one is willing to do the work of a dog and a horse."

"Ok!"

Xu Shouyun nodded, turned around and left without much delay.

After Xu Shouyun left, the little eunuch weighed the money in his hand: "It's a full two taels, Director Xu is really generous."

……

Soon, Xu Shouyun arrived at his destination.

As soon as he entered the door, the figure of the connector appeared in the line of sight.

"My subordinates meet the adults."

Xu Shouyun stepped forward and saluted.

"Why did it take so long today?"

Jiang Ling turned around and asked.

On weekdays, the speed of summoning was very fast, but today it was more than a quarter of an hour late.

Naturally, Xu Shouyun would not say that he went to see the splendor of the harem.

So, I found a reason at random: "My stomach is a little uncomfortable, and the latrine has been delayed for a while."

Jiang Ling didn't pay too much attention.

At this moment, her mind was above that of King Yan, and she immediately began to speak.

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(End of this chapter)