Looking at Tai'an from the full moon

The next day, other officials reported Xiao Qingya's illness to the crown prince at the morning court.

The focus of the matter is not that the palace maids are sick, but the attitude of other palace maids and eunuchs towards Prince Yun. Doctor Lu said at the morning court that those slaves talked back to Prince Yun, and even said that he suspected that these evil slaves were deliberately arranged for His Majesty Prince Yun. Now they just don't listen to Prince Yun's orders, and who knows what more serious things they will do in the future. He hopes that the prince will personally replace a group of candidates for the safety of his brothers.

Although he, as an imperial physician, was not qualified to take care of these things, since the matter had been made known to the court, the ministers who originally supported Prince Yun also proposed that the evil slave should be severely punished and the person behind the scenes should be found out. Of course, everyone knew that the so-called person behind the scenes was the prince.

Xiao Zuoming sat on the dragon throne, his face not looking very good. He could hear the ministers below the stage making indirect accusations against him.

"Since these evil slaves deliberately neglected Prince Yun, they should all be dragged out and beheaded!"

Xiao Zuoming was upset. He had not expected that even asking the servants to neglect Xiao Zuochen and his gang of old ministers would be so difficult to deal with. He stood up from the dragon throne in anger. Now he could only vent his anger on those "evil slaves".

"Prince, no!"

Taifu Baili also stood up, but unlike other ministers, he did not point the finger at the prince.

"Although these servants have made mistakes, their crimes are not punishable by death, and they have not harmed His Royal Highness Prince Yun. I think these servants are just used to flattering the powerful and there is no so-called person behind the scenes. We can punish them according to the law first, and then order the eunuchs to select new people to clean the Buddhist hall."

What Grand Tutor Baili said did calm Xiao Zuoming down a bit. He looked at Grand Tutor Baili, then turned around and sat back on the dragon throne.

"Then how many people do you think should be sent to serve Prince Yun? I don't want to be known as someone who mistreats my brothers because I didn't handle this matter properly."

After Xiao Zuoming finished speaking, he glanced at the ministers who had just been indignant for Xiao Zuochen. And those ministers were silent for a while.

"Your Highness, since His Highness Yun Wang is praying for the late emperor, he should not be too extravagant. Moreover, the Buddhist temple is a quiet place, and there shouldn't be too many idle people. So I think that the palace maid who got sick from working can take care of His Highness Yan Wang.

As for cleaning the temple, just select two or three hardworking and capable servants. They are only responsible for cleaning the temple and do not need to interfere with King Yun's affairs. "

"Well, then let's do as you say. Do the other nobles have any objections?"

Xiao Zuoming was obviously still very satisfied with Master Baili's arrangement. Although doing so would replace all the people he had previously arranged, the new people could also be his people. Moreover, he did not intend to take this opportunity to get rid of Xiao Zuochen. If he was really Xiao Zuoming, he would definitely kill Xiao Zuochen. But he was Emperor Mingren, and what he had always wanted was Xiao Zuochen's body, because that was the most perfect body he thought!

After the morning court session, Xiao Zuoming returned to the southern study. Not long after he sat down, Mu Dai pushed the door open and came in.

"Your Highness, the Lord of Wei has arrived in Tai'an City early this morning. She had already entered the palace when you attended the morning court just now. She is now arranged in Litai Garden, waiting for your summons~"

Xiao Zuoming waved his hand.

"No hurry. She's exhausted from the journey. Let her have a good rest first. Have you brought the people you asked me to bring?"

"Replying to the prince, I have brought it!"

Mu Dai walked to the door, stretched out his hand and waved outside, and two young eunuchs came in, escorting a young palace maid.

The maid was carried in by the eunuch and then pushed to the ground. When she looked up, she saw the prince sitting in front of the desk. The little maid who was brought in was Qingya.

Although she was pushed to the ground, she still had to perform the necessary formalities when meeting the prince. She quickly adjusted her posture, knelt on the ground, and kowtowed.

"Meet His Highness the Crown Prince."

Xiao Zuoming said nothing, and Qingya remained in the posture of bowing, motionless. Mu Dai, who was standing by, looked at the prince, then at Qingya, and remained silent. The three of them were like a still painting, no one moved.

After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Zuoming finally spoke.

"Be flat."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Qingya was still kneeling on the ground, but she sat up straight. Seeing her like this, Xiao Zuoming thought she was a well-behaved girl. But he heard from the servants that she was trying her best to protect Xiao Zuochen in the Buddhist temple, but she looked unfamiliar. Although Xiao Zuoming had not seen all the subordinates around Xiao Zuochen, whether it was the female guards around him or his Twelve Smoke Luos, they all looked aura and smart. And Qingyatong in front of him was completely different from them, and she didn't seem to be Xiao Zuochen's person.

"You are King Yun's man."

Xiao Zuoming didn't ask her, but said it in a statement tone.

As soon as Qingya heard it, she knew that the prince was doubting her identity.

"Your Highness, I am not one of King Yun's men."

There was no further explanation, just a response to what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had said.

"Oh? Since you are not King Yun's man, why were you so concerned about him in the Buddhist temple? I heard that you exhausted yourself for him."

Xiao Zuoming asked slowly, but his tone was full of pressure, which was acquired from Emperor Mingren's many years in power.

But Qingya was not panicked. It was obvious that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince just wanted to know who she was, which might be related to the Crown Prince's other plans. She certainly could not stop the Crown Prince from implementing his plan, but as long as His Royal Highness the Crown Prince felt that Prince Yun was isolated and helpless, she could secretly help His Royal Highness the Human King.

"Your Highness, I was originally working in the Buddhist temple. I served the Concubine Xian when she was there. For me, this is just a responsibility. No matter who lives in the Buddhist temple, they are my masters. I am only responsible for cleaning and serving every day. I do my best and hope not to give Zhuzi any handle. I don't want to get involved, but if the Crown Prince has other instructions, I will do it."

The first half of Qingya's words made Xiao Zuoming slightly relieved, but her latter words made Xiao Zuoming dissatisfied. He leaned forward, staring at Qingya.

"So what do you think this prince needs you to do?"

When Qingya heard this, she realized that she had said the wrong thing and quickly made up for it.

"I have been working in the Buddhist temple for many years. If there are better jobs in other palaces, I would naturally want to climb up."

It turned out that she wanted to find a good master.

Now Xiao Zuoming felt relieved. He leaned back and sat back in his chair.

"I understand. If there is a good job in the future, I will not forget you. Withdrew, return to the Buddhist temple and serve your master well."

"Yes, I'll take my leave~"

Qingya stepped out, and Xiao Zuoming asked Mu Dai.

"Do you think she is King Yun's person?"

Mu Dai frowned and thought hard for a long time, then shook his head.

"I can't guess it either, but Qingya has indeed been working in the Buddhist temple. When you asked the virtuous concubine to come some time ago, she wanted to take her with her."

"Oh? Is there anything else?"

Xiao Zuoming's hands tapped on the table from time to time.

"So, there might be someone from the Qing King in this palace!"