Changsheng: Peak at the Beginning

Chapter 1518: Legend of the Hidden Sea 38

After Xiao Xian's full-month ceremony, Emperor Zhenshun asked him to live in the palace. Xiao Jinyue refused directly: "I think my Qinghe Palace is as solid as a fortress. Can the environment in the palace be compared with that of Qinghe Palace?"

"Am I going to have to wait until it's too late to regret after something happens to my child before I pursue the mastermind behind it?"

Emperor Zhenshun was a little embarrassed: "Hasn't the palace been purged several times? Besides, there are no elderly people over 25 years old in the palace. It's not so easy to bribe people nowadays."

Xiao Jinyue reminded Emperor Zhenshun unhappily, "There are no palace maids over the age of 25, but eunuchs cannot be released from the palace when they are 25. Especially since eunuchs have no offspring, their selfish desires in other areas will only become stronger, and their thoughts will become more unpredictable."

Xiao Jinyue didn't have any opinion about the eunuchs as a group, but the biggest hidden danger in the palace nowadays was indeed the eunuchs.

Emperor Zhenshun also knew that he could not take his eldest grandson away today, so he could only return to the palace reluctantly, looking back every few steps. The previous dynasty was still arguing over the issue of establishing a crown prince, and some people didn't know how to organize this matter, so they actually set their sights on Zang Hai.

In the eyes of a group of court officials who entered the officialdom through the imperial examination, Zang Hai was not a good person, but they were arrogant enough to believe that Zang Hai would be dissatisfied with his identity as a "son-in-law", but he could not show it because of Xiao Jinyue's beauty and power. They also wishful thinking that Zang Hai wanted to get promoted and make a fortune, and that he would definitely have other ideas after being under Xiao Jinyue for a long time.

So Cang Hai experienced again after a long time the past incident when he was working as a staff member in Pingjin Marquis' Mansion and was taken to the Pillow Tower by the chief staff member Yang Zhen to join in the corruption.

Zang Hai didn't know whether Xiaozhi was unlucky or he himself was unlucky. Last time, Yang Zhen damaged Xiaozhi's throat in front of him, trying to make him go along with the evildoers. Today, Xiaozhi, whose throat was damaged, was singled out by others, trying to make him do the same thing.

When they saw each other, Zang Hai and Xiao Zhi couldn't help but want to laugh. The organizer was still introducing her to Zang Hai in a serious manner: "This girl Xiao Zhi has a beautiful face and a charming temperament. She is so charming that you will forget her at first sight!"

"The best part is that Miss Xiaozhi's voice was damaged by an accident, so she can't speak, and she has never learned to write. No matter what the 'Princess' did today, no one else would know—"

As we all know, when we meet friends in certain situations, we cannot look them in the eye for fear of laughing out loud.

Xiaozhi was pushed to Zanghai's side. She kept her head down and acted pitiful. Zanghai spent some energy to suppress the corners of his mouth that wanted to rise, and he also perfunctorily said to the person who invited him, "Oh, I heard that this Zhenlou doesn't do flesh trade--"

The host said confidently: "What kind of sex trade? Princess, please don't say it so harshly!"

"When we go out to discuss business, eat and drink, shouldn't there be some dancing and music? Miss Xiaozhi, just dance casually."

That being said, everyone's impression of Zang Hai has been lowered again. Now everyone is willing to believe that Zang Hai was really favored by Emperor Zhenshun and Xiao Jinyue just because of his good looks and ability to flatter.

So a group of people bravely changed their minds. If they really helped Xiao Xian to the throne, they might be able to fight against the imperial power through Zang Hai and gain more power!

So today he just had a pure meal of wine and enjoyed some dancing. When Zang Hai returned to Qinghe Palace, he still had no idea what those people were trying to do. He just keenly noticed that their original ideas seemed to have changed halfway.

Xiao Jinyue didn't like someone appearing in front of her drunk. Zang Hai, who had been together for such a long time and even had a child with her, obviously knew Xiao Jinyue's habit, so he didn't come close. When he saw Xiao Jinyue mentioned his idea, he quickly went to take a shower.

Zhenlou is the base of Mingxiang Antu. Early the next morning, she came in person and brought a lot of news.

After kissing the fat boy Xiao Xian who was rarely awake, Mingxiang and Antu reluctantly watched Xiao Xian being carried away by the wet nurse to sleep, and finally started to talk about business:

"Yesterday, the youngest son of the Minister of Rites and the eldest grandson of the Vice Minister of Personnel hosted a banquet for Zang Hai in my pillow building. They also prepared several beauties to serve wine. However, they didn't talk about any serious matters while drinking. They just tried to sow discord between Zang Hai and you and the palace."

"But my people heard them say that they wanted to change their original plan. It shows that they may have had some plans in the beginning, but changed their minds after seeing Zang Hai. The Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Personnel, one controls the power of the imperial examination and the other controls the transfer of officials. They are not idle offices. You'd better be aware of this."

Mingxiang Antu was well-informed and naturally knew Emperor Zhenshun's plan. In her opinion, a child raised by Xiao Jinyue and Canghai would definitely not be a foolish person. If such a child ascended the throne, it would be a good thing for Dongxia.

What's more, she naturally has some friendship with Xiao Jinyue and Zang Hai. Under the premise of not harming her motherland Dongxia, she is still very willing to stand on the side of her friends.

Zang Hai said he understood, and Xiao Jinyue also expressed his gratitude, but the two of them were indifferent to the opposition voices in the court. Anyway, Prince Yongrong had already retired, and the Linzi Palace was already a dog in the water. They just had to wait for the day when Emperor Zhenshun was in a good mood and then they could suppress it.

As for the other two royal palaces that were within the five degrees of mourning of Emperor Zhenshun, Emperor Zhenshun said that they could be handed over to the Linzi Palace. Since the Linzi Palace was still unwilling to give up its evil intentions, wouldn't it be a good way to prove its strength if it could stop other people who were trying to take the throne?

After Xiao Xian's hundred days, there were basically no obstacles to the establishment of the crown prince. However, Emperor Zhenshun had already put the pursuit of immortality on the table, and even began to bestow the so-called "golden elixir" on those confidants whom he thought were close to him. Of course, the Yongrong Palace and the Qinghe Palace were not left out.

Xiao Jinyue directly took the so-called "golden elixir" into the palace and refused, "Father, since ancient times, no one who pursued immortality has succeeded, whether it is the Qin Emperor, Han Wudi, or the Tang Emperor and Song Emperor, are their achievements and power not comparable to yours?!"

Emperor Zhenshun was refuted by his own daughter, and of course his face was very unhappy. He was immediately angry and said: "It's fine if you don't want to share my worries, but why do you want to cause trouble for me?!"

"You don't want to take the golden elixir, but there are so many people outside Hanzhang Palace vying for medicine!"

Could Xiao Jinyue still be frightened by Emperor Zhenshun?

He immediately sneered, "How can you be so complacent when you are flattering me to this extent?"

Emperor Zhenshun broke down immediately: "Get lost——"

"You are not allowed to enter the palace in the future!"

"Don't let me see you!"

Can Xiao Jinyue still listen to Emperor Zhenshun?

He threw the golden elixir to the ground and crushed it with his foot, saying provocatively: "Father is really old and confused. He can't even distinguish between good and bad. Since I have encountered it, I will naturally clean it up for you."

None of the Taoists who were making elixirs for Emperor Zhenshun were able to escape. One of them was actually a member of the Zhang family in disguise. Xiao Jinyue even suspected that the man was Zhang Mie.