NFBE Chapter 745 Another mission (1.2)
Chapter 745 Another mission (1.2)
Pei Dafu bowed and left the palace with the three orders. Unexpectedly, as soon as he stepped out of the door, a burning gaze fell on him.
He couldn't help but look towards the side of the palace, and saw the Second Prince and his little study companion who had just left, peeping at him.
Pei Dafu lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, then he smiled and walked over and asked, "Second Prince, what do you want me to do?"
The naughty kid immediately gave him a friendly smile and winked at his little study partner.
Lin Yinhu understood what he meant and started to play tricks.
He took out a penny from his purse, pointed at the sun, and then took out a silver ingot from his purse.
The naughty child nodded with satisfaction and asked, "Pei Dafu, you must have seen it clearly. Find this person for me. I want to discuss important matters with her."
Pei Dafu who didn’t understand at all: (￣-￣), this young master is really more unpredictable than the big master!
The old eunuch suffered another career setback, and helplessly cast his eyes on his godson, Xiao Shunzi, and heard him explain: "Godfather, the second prince wants to see the girl who helped Princess Le'an earn 200,000 taels last time."
Pei Dafu finally understood and guessed the Second Prince's intention, and then advised: "Second Prince, you also know that the concubines in the harem now have their own ideas. Even His Majesty does not want Princess Le'an to enter the palace to accompany him. If you summon a merchant's daughter to the palace, I'm afraid she will be targeted and lose her life."
Sheng Hongtong was immediately unhappy when he heard this: "You are talking nonsense, can't I protect her?"
Pei Dafu smiled and quickly calmed the young master's anger: "The Second Prince will definitely be able to protect her. I'm just afraid that someone will use her to hurt the Second Prince. If this happens, even if the Second Prince doesn't pursue the matter, His Majesty will kill this little girl."
After hearing this, Sheng Hongtong also realized that something was wrong. He scratched his head in annoyance and pondered over a safe method.
At this time, Pei Dafu reminded him, "It is not difficult for the Second Prince to discuss important matters with that little girl. The day after tomorrow will be the canonization ceremony for you and Princess Le'an, and it is also His Majesty's birthday. All officials will bring their families to congratulate His Majesty. If the Second Prince is interested, he can summon her in without anyone noticing."
Sheng Hongtong's eyes suddenly lit up, and he blurted out without thinking: "Yes, let Qingjie bring her in. Qingjie has a little maid anyway, so no one will notice if there is one more!"
Pei Dafu: ..., Princess Le'an must have been the focus of everyone's attention that day, how come no one noticed?
However, due to his professional ethics, the old eunuch did not refute the naughty child's suggestion, but instead praised it.
Sheng Hongtong's confidence increased due to the recognition, and he immediately ordered: "Xiao Shunzi, go to the girls' school and tell Qing Jie'er to bring the classmate who can make money. If it succeeds, I will give her 10% of the money I make."
Then, he added with a hint of disdain: "Remember to tell Sister Qing not to make any mistakes in the future and embarrass this prince."
Xiao Shunzi felt speechless. He glanced at his godfather and bowed respectfully to accept the order.
The naughty child finally felt relieved and left with his study partner, feeling satisfied.
Pei Dafu watched the two little ones walking away, shook his head with a smile, then turned and walked into the palace to report this interesting story to the emperor.
……
Little Yining, who was far away in the girls' school, had no idea that she had unknowingly received another important task.
She took advantage of the break to quickly share with her little sister the big news about Lu Cheng'an that she had overheard in the corridor, then kept her fame to herself and listened to their whispers and the many speculations they made about the matter.
Little Yining smiled, she knew clearly that there must be three groups of people who broke into the Lu Mansion last night, one group was from Princess Anping, one group was from the Xie family, and the last group was sent by old baby to reap the benefits.
Of course, not all kids are interested in this.
Shi Wanwan took this opportunity to once again warn her good friend Shangguan Ruyi: "Ruyi, Lord Lu is in trouble now, you must not get involved, it is best to protect yourself. When Sister Lu returns in the future, you will be able to help her better."
However, Shi Wanwan's action of tearing up the address yesterday had already annoyed Shangguan Ruyi.
Shangguan Ruyi glanced at her impatiently: "I have my own ideas about my own affairs, you don't need to worry about it."
Shi Wanwan pursed her lips and said no more. After listening to her classmates' discussion on the matter, she shifted her attention to the upcoming palace banquet.
There was a hint of envy in the little girl's eyes. She was not the only daughter, nor the eldest daughter in the family, so she had no chance to attend this palace banquet.
After Jin Xingman and her classmates imagined the delicacies at the palace banquet, she asked Xiao Yining, "There are three major events the day after tomorrow, and the Ministry of Rites must be very busy. Princess sister, I saw Father Lin and Uncle Wang in Tianshan a few days ago, and I heard from Father that they were called by the Ministry of Rites to do odd jobs. Will they be the same the day after tomorrow?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the eyes of the other children were focused on the little kid.
Xiao Yining: (个_个), these two old men can’t be so unlucky!
The little kid's eyes turned, he raised his little hand, made a "yeah" sign, and replied proudly: "Sister Manman, my dad made twenty cents that day, it's amazing!"
Children and sisters: ...
Jin Xingman: (￣_￣|||), that’s not what I’m asking!
Xiao Yining's irrelevant answer successfully made the children and sisters decide to discuss the topic on their own.
Cui Zhiyao helped the little kid to reply with an answer: "Sister Manman, Father Lin is injured. Even if the Ministry of Rites wants to conscript men, they won't look for him."
"That's right. I was thinking that if Father Lin goes to work as a clerk in the Ministry of Rites again, and he becomes a Jinshi next year, will he be employed in the Ministry of Rites?" Jin Xingman continued to ask curiously.
This time, it was Shi Wanwan who responded on behalf of the little kid: "Manman, this matter is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel. It's not like Father Lin can go wherever he wants. Besides, if Father Lin stays in the capital, he should go to the Hanlin Academy first."
"But Father Lin's situation is special. He is the father of the princess's sister. Maybe the emperor will arrange other official positions for him." Jin Xingman added.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yining felt unhappy, as it was clearly implying that her father was a relative of hers. Although he was indeed one, he was also extremely capable.
So, the little kid simply spoke up and confirmed it: "Sister Manman, my uncle said that if my father passes the imperial examination, he will make my mother a second-rank imperial lady!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the other children all looked surprised, but then they couldn't help laughing.
Liu Zhenying shook her head, breaking the kid's wild idea.
"Sister Princess, even if His Majesty dotes on you, this is absolutely impossible. Not to mention that your mother, Madam Lin, has no outstanding achievements, but His Majesty has granted Father Lin a second-rank official position when he just entered the official career. This is not in accordance with the etiquette, and the officials will certainly not agree."
Once again, no one believed the little girl's truth. She lowered her head in frustration. If it weren't for the fact that what her father had done was now unspeakable, she would have argued that her father deserved this second-rank official position.
Seeing that she looked unhappy, Liu Zhenying wanted to coax her.
Unexpectedly, before she could open her mouth to comfort him, she heard a call from outside.
An aunt in yellow clothes came to the door of Class B quickly and shouted, "Miss Liu, your father sent a message asking you to return home quickly. The carriage is waiting at the foot of the mountain."
Liu Zhenying was instantly shocked. She stood up abruptly, glanced at Chen Jiaoyi without any concealment, and ran out in a hurry.
The originally relaxed atmosphere in Class B also quietly dissipated. The children looked at each other, secretly wondering what had happened in Liu Zhenying's family.
However, what no one expected was that when the reminder sounded again for class, Lian Zhiyou also appeared at the door and took Xiaowa and Yu Ke away.
She only said, "Princess Le'an, Miss Yu, Princess Anping wants to see you."
When Xiao Yining and Yu Ke heard the message, they looked at each other, and both followed Lian Zhiyou away in confusion.
In Princess Anping's office, Xiao Shunzi was explaining his purpose with a helpless look on his face.
Princess Anping listened carefully, then shook her head slightly and laughed, "Azhu is too much of a fool, why don't you try to persuade him? Sister Qing will accompany her the day after tomorrow, and uncle will definitely arrange for a female official in the harem to prevent any mistakes on her big day. Even if it's a banquet, it's impossible for her to bring Miss Yu in, as it will cause gossip."
Xiao Shunzi nodded in agreement, and then said with difficulty: "The princess also knows the second prince's temper, and it is difficult for me to persuade him. But if Princess Le'an does not do as I say, I am afraid that the second prince will run out of the palace without permission! Just like last time, His Majesty did not allow the second prince to come out to watch the poetry meeting, but the second prince was brought out by someone."
Princess Anping thought for a moment, then showed the same helplessness as Xiao Shunzi, and said slowly: "Well, I will bring Miss Yu to the palace the day after tomorrow, and then hand her over to Sister Qing."
Hearing this, Xiao Shunzi hurriedly thanked him: "Thank you, Lord Anping, for your sympathy."
At that time, the two little ones were also brought by Lian Zhiyou.
As soon as Xiao Yining saw Xiao Shunzi, she realized that the person looking for her was a naughty kid.
Xiao Shunzi had completed half of his task. Seeing the two little ones' brows relaxed, he began to coax them.
"Princess Le'an, I would like to congratulate you first! This must be Miss Yu, you are indeed blessed. I would like to congratulate you as well."
When the two kids heard this, they couldn't help but exchange puzzled looks.
Little Yining asked first: "Uncle Shunzi, what's the good news for Sister Yu Ke? Is uncle in love with Sister Yu Ke?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Ke was horrified and quickly hugged the little kid, emphasizing, "I won't enter the palace!"
Xiao Shunzi: ...
One sentence kills them all.
The young eunuch's face inevitably flashed with displeasure, and he said meaningfully: "Miss Yu, whether to enter the palace or not is not something you can refuse with just one sentence. You'd better not say this in the future, so as not to offend the noble."
Yu Ke also reacted immediately. She looked at the people in the house helplessly and hid carefully behind her little backer.
Lian Zhiyou, who was standing by, saw this and said, "Don't be surprised, Master Shunzi. Miss Yu has been living a cautious life in the girls' school. When she heard you say she was pregnant, she started to talk nonsense happily."
Little Yining followed up the conversation and asked, "Uncle Shunzi, why is uncle looking for sister Yu Ke?"
Xiao Shunzi regained his composure, smiled again, and replied vaguely: "Princess, the Second Prince wants to see the girl who helped you win the money. If he wins her, he will give her some rewards."
"The Second Prince also said that he would give 10% of the profits from the estate bestowed by His Majesty to you as a gift. Aren't these two happy events?"
Xiao Yining: ?8?9_?8?9, what nonsense! You are trying to fool a three-year-old child!
The kid pursed his lips, put the words together, and came to a conclusion. He asked bluntly again: "Uncle Shunzi, does my uncle want Sister Yu Ke to make money for him?"
Xiao Shunzi: ..., this little girl is so uncute!
He raised his eyes and glanced at the little sister who was shocked by his words, then nodded without denying it, and praised insincerely: "Princess Le'an is really smart, the second prince really loves you for a reason!"
Then, he did not keep the secret and told the young master's instructions: "Princess Le'an, the master asked you to bring Miss Yu Ke to the palace banquet. He has something important to discuss with her. If it succeeds, he will give you a 10% bonus! He also asked me to remind you not to embarrass him at his enthronement ceremony!"
Xiao Yining: (▼へ▼メ), she just knew it!!!
Princess Anping, who had known about this for a long time, smiled gently and said to the two children, "Azhu is used to making trouble. Sister Qing, I will bring Miss Yu to the palace the day after tomorrow. Then you can bring her to meet Azhu secretly."
Then, the woman warned Yu Ke, "Don't tell anyone about your secret meeting with the Second Prince, okay?"
However, after receiving the second prince's oral order, the little girl in front of her was so shocked that she stood there in a daze, her mind went blank, and she didn't hear what she said at all.
At this moment, Yu Ke was staring blankly at his little backer, feeling extremely emotional.
She had never expected that she, a daughter of a lowly merchant, would have the honor of entering the palace to meet the Second Prince. Even if she was brought in secretly, it would be a great honor.
She also knew very well that her current situation was all thanks to her little backer, just like her father secretly helping the emperor make money, it was Father Lin who made the connection.
The rise and fall of his family is closely related to the Lin family.
There was an unprecedented fanaticism in the little girl's eyes.
Little Yining was unaware of the turmoil in the heart of the person next to her. She was cursing in her heart, angry at the words the naughty child conveyed to her, and did not remind the person next to her to reply.
Fortunately, Lian Zhiyou, who was standing by, saw that Yu Ke had no reaction, and said, "Miss Yu, why don't you thank me quickly!"
Yu Ke finally woke up from his dream and knelt down hurriedly to express his gratitude.
This movement also brought the little kid back to his senses, and he said the word "okay" reluctantly.
After the matter was settled, the two little ones were taken out by Lian Zhiyou. On the way back, a rare look of worry appeared on the face of this foster aunt.
She lowered her eyes and stared at the two little ones walking with her, and said, "Miss Yu, I don't know what identity Princess Anping used to allow you to enter the palace, but the palace has strict rules. Come to my residence after school, and I will tell you what to pay attention to in the palace."
Yu Ke was overjoyed and quickly thanked her.
Little Yining looked up at Lian Zhiyou and asked curiously, "Aunt Lian, did you often go to the palace before?"
Lian Zhiyou nodded slightly, with a melancholy look on her face, "At that time, my sister had not yet disappeared, and she was studying with Princess Zhaoyang. I would pick her up and drop her off every day, and occasionally go to the Empress Dowager's palace to entertain her."
The little kid frowned and asked in confusion: "I heard that Grandpa Leng lives in the palace, why doesn't she live in the palace?"
Unexpectedly, the face of the foster aunt suddenly changed in the eyes of the little kid, but she returned to normal in the blink of an eye and replied: "Of course, the late crown prince wanted to take this opportunity to spend more time with my sister. The late emperor was strict about the princes' affairs between men and women and did not like them to be sentimental."
Xiao Yining: (￢_￢), you lie again!!!
The little boy closed his mouth in great depression and gave up the pursuit of this old melon.