The Empress of Zhen Huan Reborn

Chapter 224 Li De goes to Qingliang Palace

Nian Shilan didn't say anything. Songzhi stepped forward and angrily scolded, "How dare you! You don't even know Concubine Hua. How did you get a job at the Summer Palace?"

When the young eunuch heard that it was Concubine Hua, he immediately knelt down and kowtowed to admit his fault, saying, "Please forgive me, Concubine Hua. I was blind and didn't recognize a great man. I deserve to die. Please forgive me this time, Concubine Hua!"

Nian Shilan looked at the young eunuch, and asked with some displeasure in her tone: "What did he do wrong? Why did you beat and scold him like this?"

After hearing what Nian Shilan said, the young eunuch trembled and replied: "To answer the Empress Hua, it was because this bastard was not doing his job well, and I was so angry that I hit him a few times!"

When Songzhi heard what the young eunuch said, she was so angry that she kicked the eunuch hard, causing the eunuch to stagger. The eunuch looked up at Songzhi in confusion.

Song Zhi said angrily: "How dare you say such dirty words in front of Concubine Hua? Do you want to die? Believe it or not, I will go to see the emperor and let him deal with you!"

When the young eunuch heard Song Zhi's words, he remembered that what he had said just now was not in accordance with the rules, and he kowtowed again and said: "I know I am wrong. I can't control my stinky mouth. I will slap it now."

After the young eunuch finished speaking, he slapped himself in the face with such force that red marks appeared on his face after just a few slaps.

In fact, the eunuch didn't mean to call Nian Shilan "a dog servant long, a dog servant short." It was really because they were not in the palace, and it was difficult for them to see the emperor and the nobles in the palace. Although this was a summer resort, the emperor was often too busy dealing with government affairs, so he canceled his trip to the Yuanmingyuan resort for summer vacation, and often didn't see them for two or three years. Over time, this group of servants almost forgot some of the rules of the palace.

After watching for a while, Nian Shilan spoke again: "What's wrong with him?"

The young eunuch looked at Nian Shilan with a surprised look. Nian Shilan frowned when he looked at her. Just as she was about to speak, the young eunuch quickly reacted, lowered his head, and whispered back: "Madam Hua, after you came, the emperor specifically told the servants about your dietary taboos, but he forgot that the dishes he served to the empress yesterday were all spicy food. The emperor was furious, so the servants..."

Nian Shilan never thought that Li De's punishment would be related to her. Nian Shilan sighed helplessly, walked to Li De and asked, "What's your name?"

Li De thought that Nian Shilan wanted to know his name and then punish him severely, so he stiffened his neck and said, "Your servant Li De, yesterday's meal was not prepared by you!"

After hearing Li De's answer, Nian Shilan raised her eyebrows and looked at the young eunuch. The young eunuch dodged for a moment, then stepped forward and said flatteringly, "Don't listen to his nonsense, Concubine Hua. He prepared the meal yesterday."

Although Nian Shilan was simple-minded, she was not stupid. She could see that there might be something wrong, so she said calmly, "What I hate most is corporal punishment of servants. Okay, I know what happened today, and I will ask the emperor to investigate it thoroughly."

When the young eunuch heard what Nian Shilan said, her heart suddenly tightened. She wanted to say something, but Nian Shilan looked at Li De and said, "You go back to Qingliang Palace with me."

Then he arranged for Songzhi to bring Jiang Shen from Jiangcheng to treat Li De's injuries.

Later, after Jiang Cheng and Jiang Shen healed Li De's injuries, the emperor also thoroughly investigated and found out that the meal that day was prepared by the young eunuch, but after the emperor blamed him, he pushed the blame to Li De, trying to make Li De take the blame.

The emperor was furious and dismissed the eunuch from his position. After he executed him, he appointed Li De as the chief eunuch. Li De had always been bullied before, but he did not expect that this would be a blessing in disguise. Therefore, Li De was very grateful to Nian Shilan. Every time Nian Shilan came to the Old Summer Palace, Li De would always pay close attention to her, fearing that Nian Shilan would not be comfortable.

Li De saw Nian Shilan looking at him with a vague look and felt a little helpless. Song Zhi pulled Nian Shilan's sleeve.

After Nian Shilan came back to her senses, she smiled, looked at Li De and said softly, "Eunuch Li, long time no see."

Li De was also very happy to hear Nian Shilan's words, "Your Majesty, I haven't seen you for a long time. Now that you have become the Imperial Concubine, is everything going well?"

Nian Shilan also smiled and nodded, then asked, "What is the purpose of Eunuch Li's visit today?"

When Li De heard Nian Shilan's question, he told her everything that had just happened in the small garden.

After hearing this, Nian Shilan's face turned very ugly and the teacup in her hand almost slipped.

"You actually dared to slander the emperor behind his back and sow discord between me and the emperor. You must be tired of living!" The imperial concubine said gritting her teeth.

Eunuch Li hurriedly tried to comfort her, "Your Highness, please calm down. There's no need to get angry over a few insignificant words. It's not good for your health if you get angry."

The Imperial Concubine took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

"However, this matter cannot be let go like this! I will definitely seek justice for the emperor!" Nian Shilan said angrily.

Seeing this, Eunuch Li said, "Madam, now that you are pregnant, if you can trust me, why not let me handle these matters."

Nian Shilan's eyes flashed with warmth, but her face still maintained an angry expression. She shook her head and said, "No need. I will report this matter to the emperor and let him decide everything. After all, didn't the maid say that she was Chun's maid? It is not appropriate for us to deal with the emperor's concubines."

When Eunuch Li heard what Nian Shilan said, he thought for a moment and nodded, "Your Majesty is right."

Nian Shilan looked at Eunuch Li with a look of gratitude in her eyes, and said, "It is thanks to Eunuch Li that you informed me of this matter. Otherwise, if this rumor spread throughout the villa and reached my ears, I would be blinded and alienated from the emperor, and I would have fallen into the trap of this evil man!"

Eunuch Li waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Your Majesty, there is no need to thank me. I have always remembered that I am where I am today because of your kindness."

After Nian Shilan exchanged a few polite greetings with Eunuch Li, Eunuch Li left Qingliang Palace.

After Eunuch Li left, Songzhi asked quietly beside Nian Shilan: "Does the queen really want to tell the emperor about this?"

Nian Shilan Dai raised her eyebrows and said with a hint of mockery in her tone: "Why didn't I say anything?"

Songzhi looked at Nian Shilan with some concern, and said hesitantly, "Aren't you afraid that the emperor will suspect that you are involved in this matter?"