Various small brain holes in comprehensive film and television

Zhuxi wondered why the Fourth Prince hadn't come to Yonghe Palace recently.

It shouldn't be.

Did I scare him away last time?

It is possible. After all, to the ancients, I was indeed too unrestrained that day.

Well, I'll be more reserved next time.

But Concubine De has already selected the palace maids, and I heard that she plans to let the Fourth Prince take them away next time he comes.

Zhuxi was worried. If he missed this opportunity, it would be difficult for him to be with the Fourth Prince in the future.

If one is not careful, the Fourth Prince will be eyeing the Emperor's woman.

This crime is not a small one.

Suddenly, Aunt Zhurui looked for Zhuxi with a wooden face.

"The Empress Defei is calling you."

Zhuxi's heart skipped a beat, danger!

Sure enough, Zhuxi bowed to Concubine De after entering.

Defei sat on the couch, drinking tea and reading leisurely, and seemed to be oblivious to Zhuxi's greeting.

There was an unfamiliar palace maid serving beside her. She had a pretty face and a graceful figure. Her hair was combed into a straight bun, which was covered with various hairpins, each of which was exquisite and unique, but they didn't match the look of the girl.

She was wearing a light pink lotus cheongsam with a short green rabbit fur vest on the outside. The fabric looked unusual for an ordinary palace maid.

Zhuxi didn't know how long he had been crouching and bowing before he finally heard Concubine De speak softly, "Do you know your mistake?"

Bamboo Breath: ???

Zhuxi didn't know, but she told the truth which made her seem less of a slave.

I could only reply, "I know I was wrong."

Defei only questioned him but did not call him to stand up. Zhuxi had to continue squatting and saluting.

"Oh? Then tell me what's wrong?"

If this happened in modern times, Zhu Xi would have cursed Concubine De if she dared to act like that to her.

But this was the Qing Dynasty, so she could only say respectfully, "Your Majesty, please help me solve my doubts."

Zhuxi considered himself humble when he said this, but Concubine De found it unpleasant to hear such disobedient words.

Sure enough, the maid with a stern face immediately scolded her, "How dare you, a bold slave, speak rudely to the Empress Defei."

Concubine De continued to drink tea and read.

Until Zhuxi's feet became numb and his whole body was about to fall.

Finally, I heard a sentence, "Get up."

"Thank you, empress."

"Get up," these three light words represent Concubine De's supreme power over Zhuxi.

What is cannibalistic is not the feudal ethics, but the class and status in this palace.

Those in a higher position have the right to dominate those in a lower position.

Zhuxi could only obey and bide his time.

Wait until tomorrow, haha.

"You and the Fourth Prince have a close relationship?"

"I dare not. I am a humble servant, how dare I associate with the Fourth Prince and pretend to be so affectionate."

Did the Fourth Prince want her to be his maid?

In fact, when Concubine De was questioning her just now, Zhuxi had a premonition that it was her request that made this happen.

So this unfamiliar maid is the human resources maid originally chosen by Concubine De, right?

As expected, the maid lost her temper first and said angrily, "If you didn't know the Fourth Prince, why would he want you to be a maid?"

"Your Majesty, I do know the Fourth Prince, but we have not exchanged many words. I have only met him twice. The first time was in the 26th year of Emperor Kangxi's reign, when Aunt Zhurui asked me to go to Chengqian Palace to deliver clothes to the Fourth Prince. The second time was last time, when the Fourth Prince left the table in anger, and Your Majesty sent me to deliver him."

Zhuxi immediately knelt down and explained himself in fear and trepidation.

In short, they must never admit that the two of them had an affair. The Fourth Prince was a prince, so it was okay, but she was just a lowly palace maid.

Defei looked at Zhurui behind Zhuxi, and Zhurui nodded slightly, indicating that what Zhuxi said was true.

"I naturally believe in you."

"If I doubt you, can you still stay here?"

"Get up quickly."

This time, Defei's tone was gentle, and she smiled comfortingly.

First slap, then give a sweet date.

This is the person that the Fourth Prince asked for himself. Concubine De would not make her son unhappy for a palace maid, even if she disliked this son.