Comprehensive film and television: Make trouble before lying down

In the main hall of Bitong Academy, Shen Meizhuang was sitting quietly by the window, looking at some medical books that Wen Shichu had just sent her, which were full of knowledge about childbirth.

The Queen had been keeping an eye on her for several months, and there was no reason not to take action against her during the two months of labor, especially when she was giving birth.

No, she can't always be so passive. Although she has to consider the Queen Mother, she just needs to let the Queen rest for a few days and be careful. It should be fine.

So Shen Meizhuang picked up a pen and wrote down her thoughts and what she needed in a letter, which Wei Lin then passed to his master.

Just as he put pen to paper, Caixing came in to report that Jiang Minzhong, the deputy chief steward of the Imperial Household Department, had arrived.

Shen Meizhuang nodded.

When Jiang Minzhong came in, his face was full of smiles and he was flattering her: "Your Majesty, I have been ordered to bring you some supplies. I have just arrived at the garden, and I think some of the things I don't know how to use are not suitable. Please tell me, and I will definitely take care of them for you."

Shen Meizhuang's face softened: "Thank you, Eunuch Jiang. Caixing, give me a reward!"

Caixing took out a purse and handed it over. Jiang Minzhong took it in his hand and felt it. It was not heavy, but it was just a banknote. His smile became even brighter.

"I still have to go to the backyard, so I won't disturb your Majesty's rest. I'll take my leave!"

Caixing raised her hand and walked Jiang Minzhong out.

After everyone left, Shen Meizhuang ordered that the items delivered be carefully checked, cleaned again, and boiled in boiling water.

As for some ornaments and unused things, they were all put into the warehouse. Jiang Minzhong was the queen's man, so how could she dare to use them?

As soon as Jiang Minzhong left the backyard, it became lively. Zhen Huan leaned against the window, holding a history book in her hand, staring out the window in a daze.

Liuzhu and Huanbi were filled with indignation, but they did not dare to complain in front of their young master, so they could only hide in the small kitchen and grumble quietly.

Now, Zhen Huan has been demoted to a concubine, and the number of people serving her has also decreased accordingly. Now there are only Liuzhu, Huanbi and Xiaoshanzi left.

Therefore, no matter what Zhen Huan needed, Huanbi had to do it herself. In the past, she could push all the things to Liuzhu or assign others to do it at will, but now she had to do part of it no matter what.

Here, Huanbi was adding firewood while complaining bitterly.

"These eunuchs in the palace are all snobbish. When the young lady was in favor, they all came to fawn over her, wanting to kneel down and lick her. Now look at us, what kind of life are we living?"

"And the deputy chief steward of the Ministry of Internal Affairs went to the front hall first. The gifts they sent were so good, each one was exquisite. But look at what they sent us. The tea sets were all broken, and even the servants didn't use them. Yet, they sent us these things."

"Even the daily meals we have are reduced to porridge and side dishes. Sometimes, they're even spoiled, yet they're still delivered to us. When do you think this will end?"

The water on the small stove was gradually bubbling and soon boiled.

The two of them carried kettles and chatted as they walked: "Liuzhu, you said that Concubine Ning has been causing trouble for the young lady. Now, the things we use are so broken, could it be that Concubine Ning has embezzled them?"

Liuzhu was shocked by this and immediately looked around. Seeing that no one was paying attention to them, she felt relieved.

"Be careful with your words. Everyone knows that Concubine Ning will embarrass the young lady. You are speaking so loudly. Aren't you just giving her something to hold against you?"

Huanbi was just unhappy and venting her grievances. When she heard Liuzhu say this, she couldn't help but stick out her tongue.

It's just that the speaker didn't mean it, but the listener took it seriously. Zhen Huan, leaning against the window, thought more and more that Liuzhu was right.

Ever since entering the Old Summer Palace, Shen Meizhuang has been at odds with her and even ordered servants to humiliate her in person.

Now, the reason they were treated like this was most likely because Shen Meizhuang had informed the Ministry of Internal Affairs, or the things were delivered to the main hall and were withheld by Shen Meizhuang.

What's more, the Imperial Household Department belongs to Concubine Hua, and she is not a good person either.

Before going to the dormitory at night, Xiao Shanzi was on guard under the window in the backyard. When he was quiet, he couldn't help but think of Xiao Yunzi.

He was so excited by the combination of sorrow and joy that he couldn't help but feel happy and worried at the thought that he could go see Xiao Yunzi tomorrow.

Although life in the palace was hard and she was often bullied, she got used to it.

Many palace maids who reached the age of 25 did not leave the palace, but instead became aunts. Many of them did not live well after leaving the palace.

When he first arrived outside the palace, he didn't know if Xiao Yunzhi could adapt. He had to do everything by himself, including eating, housing, and survival, which were not easier than those in the palace.

As he thought about it, he couldn't control himself and started to cry.

Inside the house, Zhen Huan was removing her makeup. She heard sobbing sounds coming from the corridor below. She frowned, looking very unhappy.

As expected of brothers, they would cry under her porch, but at this time, she was no longer as kind-hearted as before, but was annoyed by the crying.

Zhen Huan lost her former gentleness and composure, and gestured to Huanbi to go out and take a look in a bad manner.

Huanbi immediately walked out with a frown on her face. When she saw Xiaoshanzi, she said angrily, "You're crying in the middle of the night. It's so scary. You'll disturb the young lady's bedtime. Stop it now!"

When Xiao Shanzi felt someone coming out, he immediately lowered his head. Although he was worried, he was more happy and couldn't let anyone see him.

Xiao Shanzi quickly raised his sleeves, wiped his tears, and lowered his head to explain: "Miss Huanbi, I was just thinking of Xiao Yunzi. I will definitely not disturb the young lady's rest."

Huanbi continued to put her hands on her hips, her eyes wide open, and said fiercely, "You said you wouldn't quarrel, so you won't quarrel? Didn't I give you twenty taels? Why are you still going on and on?"

After saying this, he threw away his handkerchief with an indignant look on his face and went back into the house.

Xiao Shanzi was filled with hatred! A life was wasted for a few coins.

In the past, when Xiao Yunzi came to see him, everyone said how good and kind his young master was. Why did he see something completely different?

This Lady Zhen first dared to confront Concubine Hua, then played a ghost in the palace, and framed Concubine Ning, twice.

He has been in the palace for so many years, and the previous emperor had hundreds of concubines in his harem, but none of them was as brave as her.

She's also apathetic. It's been so many days since Xiao Yunzi's accident, and she hasn't even expressed any regret or sorrow, not even a thought. Isn't she afraid that the people under her command will be disheartened? Indeed, she has no one under her command.

From now on, he will not do anything other than repaying Master Ning. He will not do such a dangerous thing as Xiao Yunzi and put himself in danger. He must live well.

The next day, Xiao Shanzi asked for leave from Zhen Huan, still with a sad face. But as soon as he left Bitong Academy, he felt relaxed and happy again.

Sitting in front of the window, Zhen Huan smelled the fragrance coming from the small kitchen. She thought that they were stewing supplements and bird's nests for Shen Meizhuang, and there were also plates of fruits being brought into the main hall.

She couldn't just sit there and wait for the emperor to come. She had to regain his favor. Since Shen Meizhuang had already broken off with her, she shouldn't blame her.