Chapter 28 Weiwei, the emperor’s only maid
The emperor didn't eat anything at night, no matter how much Xiao Rang tried to persuade him, it was useless, now the food Xia Qianwei sent in was reduced by half, which meant that the emperor not only saw her, but also ate the supper she sent.

After the emperor turned 15, there were countless maids who wanted to get close to him, but the emperor ignored any of them.

Xia Qianwei was the first court lady to gain the emperor's trust. In the first ten days of this month, the emperor transferred Xia Qianwei to serve in Funing Hall.

Now I can actually deliver late-night snacks to the emperor privately.

Xiao Rang glanced at Xia Qianwei's back from a distance, guessing that this maid named "Weiwei" would sooner or later become one of the empresses in the emperor's harem. If her status was not too low, it would not be impossible to take a step forward.

As a result, the progress was faster than Xiao Rang expected. The next day, "Weiwei" actually became one of the maids of Funing Palace, serving the emperor personally.

The Palace of Funing has always been served by eunuchs, and there are only some minor maids who do rough work. This "Weiwei" is the first and only maid beside the emperor.

Early the next morning, Xia Qianwei, who was about to serve Qin Shumin, got the news. She calmed down and asked the little eunuch who came to report the news, "Are you sure?"

"Back to Miss Weiwei, it's absolutely true. The news sent in by the Xia family early in the morning is that Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess's car has left the Eldest Princess's Mansion and is heading towards the palace."

Xia Qianwei's heart skipped a beat.

Two days ago, the Xia family bought the eldest princess' property, and her younger brother injured the second young master of the Gu family. The eldest princess turned around and entered the palace. Did the eldest princess want to sue the emperor?

The emperor and the eldest princess are brothers and sisters, and the emperor is nostalgic. Although my uncle is the regent, he has not yet grasped all the power in his hands, completely ignoring the emperor.If the emperor gets angry, the Xia family will suffer disaster!
Xia Qianwei frowned, and after thinking for a moment, she said to the little eunuch who came to report: "Wait a minute, I will write a note, and you can help me send it to the Regent's Palace and hand it over to the chief steward. Please hand it over to the chief steward as soon as possible." to the Regent."

"Yes, Miss Weiwei."

Xia Qianwei quickly went back to her room and wrote a note and handed it to the little eunuch. The little eunuch rolled up the note and stuffed it into a thin and long bamboo tube, hid it in his sleeve, and then left quickly.

After Qin Shuhuang got up, she asked Shiyu to choose a peacock green and sky blue palace dress for her to change into. She wore a bright yellow five-tailed phoenix cloak that could only be worn by royal empresses, and boarded the princess' car. Xuan Cang and other personal guards were there. They went to the palace surrounded by people.

Qin Shuhuang caressed the brocade box in her hand, which contained the Taoist robe she personally made for the emperor's brother, wondering what the emperor's brother would look like in it.

The Princess's Mansion is located in the inner city of the capital, very close to the imperial palace.

In less than two quarters of an hour, he entered the palace gate.

The relationship between her and the emperor's younger brother was unusual since she was a child. After she got married, the emperor's younger brother gave her a token to enter the palace at any time, and she could ride cars and walk freely in the palace.

After entering the palace, Qin Shuhuang changed into a walking stick carried by eight eunuchs in the palace.

All the way as if entering no one's land, I went directly to the Hall of Qinzheng.

This is the place where Qin Shumin reviews memorials and summons ministers after going to court every day. Qin Shumin spends most of his time here every day.

As soon as Qin Shuhuang arrived outside the Hall of Qinzheng, a young eunuch greeted him as soon as his eyes lit up.

Arriving in front of Qin Shuhuang, the young eunuch saluted respectfully, "Your Highness, the eldest princess, why are you here?"

The eunuch's name is Xiao Qing, 20 years old, and he is the godson of Xiao Neiguan. When Qin Shuhuang was not married, Xiao Qing followed Xiao Rang and served Qin Shumin by his side.

As he spoke, Xiao Qing personally supported Qin Shuhuang to step down.

Qin Shuhuang looked at him, he hadn't seen him for many years, Xiao Qing's hair wasn't white yet, and he didn't look haggard like that.

Qin Shuhuang said: "I have been in the palace for many days. I missed the emperor's brother, so I came here. Is the emperor's brother still in court?"

Xiao Qing said with a smile: "The Emperor will definitely be happy when he sees His Highness. There was a lot of noise in the court today, and it might be delayed. Your Highness, why not follow the servant to sit in the side hall, and I will brew you the new Longjing this year. . A few days ago, the emperor even praised the new Longjing!"

Qin Shuhuang nodded.

Xiao Qing supported Qin Shuhuang to the side hall of Qinzheng Hall.

Xiao Qing quickly brewed Longjing himself and asked the maids to bring Qin Shuhuang's favorite snacks.

Qin Shuhuang tasted Longjing, put down the cup, saw Xiao Qing was still there, frowned and said: "Aren't you going to serve the emperor?"

Xiao Qing smiled, "Today the emperor is not surrounded by servants on duty, today the servants are serving by your side, Your Highness."

Qin Shuhuang was surprised, "Is your master with the emperor?"

Xiao Qing shook his head, "Master is not in the palace today. Si Tianjian suddenly came to see the emperor early this morning. He said that it was due to the recent drought and abnormal weather. He needed the emperor to pray to his ancestors. The emperor had to go to court early, so he asked the master to take people to the ancestral temple to sweep offering."

Xiao Rang was not in the palace.

"Then who is waiting on the Emperor?"

Xiao Qing answered truthfully: "It's Xiao Dong and the new maid, Miss Weiwei."

Xiao Dong!

Hearing this name, Qin Shuhuang couldn't help but clenched his fists.

Both Xiao Qing and Xiao Dong are Xiao Rang's godsons.

But Xiao Dong had secretly taken refuge with Qin Wei and became a dog that bites but does not bark lurking around the emperor's younger brother.

He had a hand in the emperor's younger brother's tragic ending!

Even the deaths of Xiao Rang and Xiao Qing were caused by him.

And who is this "Weiwei"?

Because of the rules set by the queen mother and the upbringing of the emperor's brother since he was a child, the emperor's brother had never had a personal young maid to serve him before his wedding, so why did he suddenly have an extra big maid by his side.

Xiao Qing saw that the eldest princess had a different expression and was afraid that the eldest princess would think too much, so he immediately explained to the emperor, "Xiao Dong is used to serving the emperor just like the servants. They were brought up by the master. Your Highness can rest assured. As for Miss Weiwei, , It’s just the maid serving beside the emperor, the emperor is benevolent and filial, and will never break the rules set by the late queen.”

Qin Shuhuang nodded, "Don't worry, the emperor's younger brother is my biological brother, how can I blame the emperor's brother so easily."

Qin Shuhuang waited in the side hall for an hour and a half, but there was still no movement from the previous court. It was almost noon.

The tea in Qin Shuhuang's cup was changed three times, Xiao Qing felt embarrassed.

Xiao Qing took the initiative and said: "Your Highness, wait a moment. The slave will go ahead to check the situation and report to the emperor."

Qin Shuhuang waved him to go.

Xiao Qing took the two young eunuchs to the Wende Palace in a hurry.

From the side door, he gestured towards Xiao Dong who was waiting by the emperor's side.

Xiao Dong caught a glimpse of him and quietly retreated from behind the emperor.

"Why are you here at this time? What's the matter?" Xiao Dong frowned.

Xiao Qing was full of anxiety, "His Royal Highness the Eldest Princess came to see the Emperor. I have been waiting in the side hall for an hour and a half. When will I be able to come down?"

Xiao Dong glanced at the court, "I've been arguing all morning about military expenses and river improvement today, and I don't know when it will end!"

Xiao Qing was helpless, why did these courtiers just quarrel today, wouldn't the regent not care about it?

"Then you whisper to the Emperor that the eldest princess is here, and I will go back and pass the news to His Highness."

Xiao Dong nodded, "Don't worry, I'll tell the emperor right away."

Xiao Qing got Xiao Dong's promise and left at ease.

Xiao Dong walked gently back to stand behind Qin Shumin.

Qin Shumin knew what he did just now, and asked in a low voice, "What's the matter?"

Xiao Dong lowered his eyebrows, "It's almost noon, Xiao Qing came over to ask the emperor when you will come down, so that you can prepare lunch."

As soon as Qin Shumin heard that it was such a trivial matter, Qin Shumin didn't care about it anymore. The court affairs were important, and it was okay to miss a meal.

(End of this chapter)

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