Huafanchunzhengming

Chapter 11 The new official takes office (1)

Dou Fang sent people to clean up the house, and invited Zhong Weiwei to drink tea: "I recently got some good tea, and I have been reluctant to drink it. It just so happens that you are here, so I can take your hand to enjoy it."

The country of Li is rich in tea, which plays a large role in people's livelihood. The tea ceremony is popular, and Zhong Weiwei is a master among them. She is not polite, and followed Dou Shangyi into the house with a smile.

Dou Shangyi then ordered the palace servants: "Go and invite Zhu Shangyi and Wang Tongshi."

Zhu Shangyi Zhu Yu is Dou Shangyi's deputy, that is, Zhong Weiwei's other immediate boss, and Wang Tongshi and Wang Chu are Zhong Weiwei's partner.

In the future, we all need to work together, and only by building a good relationship can we cooperate well. Zhong Weiwei cheered up, showed his housekeeping skills, and carefully cooked a pot of excellent tea.

The four of them were in a friendly group, drinking tea and chatting. The other three inevitably speculated a lot about the relationship between Zhong Weiwei and the new emperor, and tried to test them a few times.

Wang Chu even thought sourly that the reason why Chonghua turned Zhong Weiwei, a living man, into a harem Tongshi was because he fell in love with Zhong Weiwei.

"How is it possible!" Zhong Weiwei smiled "haha" and said, "That's because His Majesty likes to drink the tea I make, not to mention that I can write well."

But Dou Shangyi and others obviously didn't believe this reason, and on the contrary became more skeptical.

Four years ago, Zhong Weiwei came to the palace from Cangshan Mountain as the daughter of Zhong Nanjiang, the number one Confucian in the Li Kingdom.

Emperor Yong was overjoyed and praised her for her great talent.

Everyone thought that Emperor Yong would take her into the harem, but Emperor Yong did not take the usual path, and ordered her to be the sixth-rank living man, making her the first female official from outside the court since the founding of Li Guo.

Since then, the favor has increased, but it has never exceeded the normal range. It is said that they are monarchs and ministers, and they are more like father and daughter.

But now, with the new emperor Chonghua, she was allowed to be a Tongshi.If only she cherished her talent, it would be fine to continue to let her be a living companion to accompany her at any time. Why does she have to be in the palace?
Obviously there is something tricky!It is right to change from an official of the outer court to a female official of the inner court, and then become a concubine.

Wang Chu became even more sour: "Sister Zhong is dishonest. Who doesn't know that His Majesty once worshiped your father as a teacher? You brothers and sisters have been together for many years, why do you have some affection?"

Zhong Wei only went crazy, God knows, what annoys her the most is the guessing game among the women in the harem, it's just a history, and there are so many arguments.

She rolled her eyes and said bluntly: "Sister Wang, you can see clearly, what can I do with my appearance?"

Wang Chu stared at her, and covered his mouth with a smile: "Sister Zhong is sincere. But don't feel inferior. In fact, you can be regarded as a middle-aged person. Although your chest is a little flat and your butt is a little small, you are better than your waist. Thin, with outstanding temperament and inner beauty, maybe our Majesty likes your style."

You are inferior!Think I don't know you have cotton stuffed on your chest?

Zhong Weiwei gritted her teeth and faked a smile: "Sister Wang is a great beauty, you have to work hard!"

Wang Chu was very shy: "She is a female official, not a concubine. However, Your Majesty is really heroic and beautiful..."

Zhong Weiwei smiled sinisterly: "Your Majesty is not only heroic and beautiful, but also very romantic and affectionate."

"Really?" Wang Chu immediately regarded Zhong Weiwei as a confidant, and leaned over to ask: "Was your majesty very romantic in Cangshan back then?"

Zhong Weiwei stretched out a hand: "You want to know? Ask one thing for ten taels of silver."

Then he smiled obsequiously at the two Shangyis: "You two Shangyis don't need to give it away, treat them as my filial piety."

Talkative people died the fastest in the palace, so Dou Shangyi found an excuse and escaped.

Although Zhu Shangyi wanted to hear it very much, she didn't dare to stir up trouble and followed suit.

Wang Chu hesitated again and again, but still touched ten taels of silver to Zhong Weiwei: "It's not that I want to know, but someone asked me to find out. What kind of woman does Your Majesty like?"

Zhong Weiwei's eyes were a little distracted: "The woman Your Majesty likes... Noble and beautiful, with a charming appearance." Wasn't that the person who defeated her back then?
How rare is a beauty with a charming posture!There are not many people in the whole country.

Wang Chu felt lost for a while: "Does Your Majesty have a sweetheart?"

Zhong Weiwei suddenly lost interest: "50 taels of silver."

Wang Chu was so frightened that he clutched the purse tightly: "Why don't you grab it!"

Zhong Weiwei gritted her teeth: "What is stealing people? The real skill is being willing. If you don't want to know, forget it, I'm leaving!"

Wang Chu pouted, and said very unhappy: "I didn't bring so much money, you tell me first, and I will send someone to bring it to you later."

Zhong Weiwei got up and left, Wang Chu grabbed her and touched a bank note: "Say it!"

After Zhong Weiwei verified the bank note, he felt much better: "Your Majesty is passionate, you love one when you see one; the taste is changeable, you like porridge and side dishes, but also famous dishes."

Wang Chu bit his lip, and took out another bank note: "Is there something in common?"

Second Senior Brother is really valuable.Zhong Weiwei looked at the bank note, and the unhappiness and grievances accumulated these days immediately faded away, and he did not reject Tong Shi's position so much.

She smiled and went to pick up the bank note, pretending to be polite: "We will work together in the future, it's not good for you to be so polite. In this way, besides this question, I will give you another exclusive insider information."

Wang Chu despised her: "I really think I'm too polite, so I don't want to take money."

Zhong Weiwei immediately hid the bank note, not giving Wang Chu a chance to repent: "Your Majesty likes women with thin waists. The added news is that His Majesty is not in a good mood recently."

"Can this count?" Wang Chu forced her to refund the money: "At least give me back ten taels of silver."

"No retreat! Can you spit out what you eat? Wishful thinking!" Zhong Weiwei resolutely refused to retreat.

First, she is poor and urgently needs money; second, because countless people in the palace are staring at her, she can't behave too well.

Set up the rules first, don't open your mouth if you don't have money, it can block many people's mouths.

Wang Chu glared at her fiercely, Zhong Weiwei didn't act obediently when he got the advantage: "I'll treat you to tea another day."

Suddenly someone outside asked: "Is Zhong Tongshi in there? Your Majesty announces her."

What are you doing again?It's still the period of filial piety, Chonghua can't rush to ask her to arrange someone to sit in bed or something?
Zhong Wei only had a hundred reluctance, and slowly touched it out: "What is your Majesty telling me?"

The little eunuch who passed on the message was even better, and gave her a blank stare: "How do I know? Your Majesty said, if Zhong Tongshi can't make it within a stick of incense, just continue to eat cold steamed buns!"

Before the words fell, Zhong Weiwei had already rushed out.

Zhong Wei ran out of Qingxin Hall with only one breath, holding the door frame and panting heavily: "Chen...Chen...To Your Majesty... Please be safe..."

"Eat steamed buns at night." Chonghua motioned her to look at the censer, the incense sticks in it had long been burned out.

Does anyone know when this incense was lit?If you want to deduct her food, just say it clearly.

Zhong Weiwei quit: "Your Majesty is unfair."

Chonghua glanced at her coldly: "Eat steamed buns tomorrow morning."

Zhong Weiwei was not convinced: "Shangyi Bureau is so far away from Qingxin Hall..."

"Eat steamed buns for lunch tomorrow."

Zhong Weiwei gritted his teeth: "The minister is convicted, I don't know if His Majesty called the minister over, what orders do you have?"

Chonghua pointed to a set of tea sets in front of him, and asked coldly, "Wandering all day and eating free food, do you know how to write the word shame?"

　As always, I am asking for a recommendation ticket, and it seems that I can give a reward, baahaha

　　
　
(End of this chapter)