Why am I, a cook, always involved in cases?

As the distinguished guests returned to the banquet, the day's feast was like a drama, slowly coming to an end with the return of the protagonist.

When the guests appeared safe and sound, the nervous expressions of some officials immediately relaxed. They quickly changed their attitude and began to flatter the guests to the utmost. The change was so fast, like actors on the stage, which was amazing.

They had previously been secretly discussing the rumors between the guests and the palace maids, but now they put on a respectful face and their flattering words were as constant as mosquitoes and flies in summer.

Gao Zhongcheng's eyes fell on Quan Wushuang's slightly tired face. He couldn't help but feel worried, but he could only shake his head silently, thinking to himself: "This matter is beyond my control."

He quietly handed this heavy responsibility to his son Wumuqi, but was full of doubts about his ability.

As a eunuch, Gao Zhongcheng had no close relationship with the distinguished guests.

He was merely attending the banquet on behalf of his master Quan Wushuang, playing a marginal role.

He knew very well that his words and actions must strictly abide by his post and he must not go beyond it. Any mistake could lead to disastrous consequences.

Zhou Tian, ​​who was misunderstood, lost all his anger and dissatisfaction after learning that he had been cleared of the charges.

He was a straightforward person and felt satisfied to be able to attend this banquet that calmed him down.

On the surface, everyone claimed that the guests had only left temporarily and would return safely; however, everyone knew the truth in their hearts.

Those officials and their followers who disappeared midway will probably never appear on the political stage again.

The secrets of the new flintlock rifle must force those who know the secrets to reveal more.

As for what measures to take, Gao Zhongcheng believes that remaining silent is the best strategy to avoid disputes.

At this time, Gao Zhongcheng was shouldering his own mission.

Tonight's banquet is unique. The guests are enjoying fine wine and delicacies on the boat in the pool, surrounded by beautiful women, as if recreating the luxurious scene of wine and meat in ancient times.

Gao Zhongcheng shook his head helplessly.

As a eunuch, he had no interest in beauty.

Any undue desire may lead to disaster.

Thinking of the woman who gave birth to Wumuqi - his wife, Gao Zhongcheng had no interest in even looking at these young women.

As for Wumuqi, he was lying on the boat at this moment, not knowing whether it was because of seasickness, lack of alcohol, or because he was fascinated by these beauties.

Gao Zhongcheng sighed, feeling that his son still needed more training.

"For eunuchs, such a banquet might seem dull and boring, right?"

Just as Gao Zhongcheng was immersed in his own thoughts, an official came over.

The young and beautiful women on the boat looked much younger than Wumuqi.

"It's really pitiful. Just because he angered the Queen Mother, he ended up like this."

There was a hint of sarcasm in the official's words, perhaps because he had drunk a few glasses of wine, his words became bold.

Indeed, Gao Zhongcheng was castrated for angering the Empress Dowager, and he abandoned his original name and changed it to "Gao Zhongcheng".

This is a known fact.

However, at the banquet, the hosts treated him as a man of Wumuqi, not a eunuch.

This is Gao Zhongcheng’s current embarrassing situation.

"That's all in the past. Look, the moon is so bright tonight. It's a great time to admire it."

Gao Zhongcheng simply responded indifferently, then looked up. The bright moon was as flawless as a beautiful jade.

If it weren't for the men around boasting and the women acting coquettishly, it would have been a peaceful and beautiful night.

"However, it is a pity that the eunuch, who is as beautiful as a fairy, is absent."

The eunuch with a handsome face that the officials mentioned was naturally Quan Wushuang.

Moreover, it does not refer to the noble person who is resting at this moment.

"Having a masked guest here this time can make up for this regret. Let's just tell others that I've caught a cold."

"Haha, if his stunning appearance really showed up, I'm afraid all the guests present would be ashamed of themselves."

A certain nobleman who often wears a mask announced that he had suffered a facial injury in childhood and had lived in seclusion ever since.

No matter how hot the weather is, he will not take off his mask in front of outsiders.

"In any case, he won't be attending tonight. It seems this noble man has had a difficult life."

"That certainly seems to be the case."

While Gao Zhongcheng responded, he carefully controlled his expression so as not to reveal his inner turmoil.

The banquet went on in the absence of the distinguished guest.

Gao Zhongcheng gently dropped the wine onto the water, looked at the ripples that appeared, and hoped that the banquet would end soon.

Not only did the VIP look strange, but the girl who came with Gao Zhongcheng also seemed a little strange.

It is normal for an ordinary girl to panic when she is traveling with a VIP and is almost assassinated.

But the girl seemed to be very dignified. At least in Gao Zhongcheng's opinion, she did not look like she was afraid of the threat to her life.

Her attitude towards distinguished guests was usually respectful yet a little distant, but at this moment she seemed particularly cold.

Did he tell her already?

The girl was very intelligent, and it was not surprising that she took such an attitude, considering her future situation.

Unless you are very familiar with her, it is difficult to notice the subtle changes in her attitude.

Her performance was quite outstanding.

In order to deal with possible future situations, they had to let the girl know about the incident.

Although this is a bit cruel to her, it is enough to prove her importance.

At critical moments, the more chips you can use, the better.

Gao Zhongcheng is happy to be accused of being cold-blooded and ruthless.

"Looking at him like that, the Emperor must be very worried. I really don't know how he plans to deal with this matter."

The official rubbed his beard and sighed helplessly.

Judging from the current situation, everyone already knows who did what.

It was probably unwise to bring this up at the banquet, but perhaps the alcohol had made him unscrupulous.

"Who wouldn't be worried when someone like him takes the throne of the Eastern Palace?"

There is no respect at all in calling someone like him.

As you can imagine, that noble man always appeared in front of the public with a mask on and rarely went out.

Everyone thought that such a royal brother could not be in charge of government affairs.

The guest of honor of this falconry hunting activity was none other than the emperor's younger brother.

The high-ranking officials who gathered there might have come with the intention of watching the fun and wanting to see the East Palace, who rarely showed up.

However, they ultimately never had the chance to see the true face of the Eastern Palace.

When they learned that someone dared to attack the Eastern Palace, they must have been terrified.

Although the guest of honor was not present at the moment, the banquet was still held. In a sense, it was also to ease the tension in their hearts.

They think it is necessary to see clearly who the Donggong is, and there is nothing wrong with this idea.

And this official obviously regarded the Eastern Palace as incompetent.

There are two different reactions to this current attempt to cover up the truth.

One is to conclude that Donggong is incompetent, and the other is to decide to continue observing his performance.

The official who chose the former had his own purpose in speaking to the eunuch Gao Zhongcheng.

"Since the death of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince last year, I wonder if any of the concubines in the palace have become pregnant again?"

Gao Zhongcheng thought to himself: So this is his real intention.

Who is pregnant, which concubine, whether the baby is a boy or a girl... these will greatly change the power structure in the palace.

Gao Zhongcheng shook his head slowly.

"I'm sorry, but there's no good news yet. But with so many concubines, I believe there will be good news sooner or later."

"Really? In that case..."

The official glanced secretly in the direction of the pavilion, where a slightly plump official was standing, observing from a distance whether the guests were having a good time.

This person was the host of the banquet, Xiao Liang.

There were no relatives of other senior concubines present.

Since it was a banquet hosted by Xiao Liang, this was only natural.

After Gao Zhongcheng watched the official who had found a new target for flattery leave, he let out a long breath and filled a glass of wine for himself.

While thinking about what the guest of honor Quan Wushuang... no, "Xia Qingcang" was doing at the moment, he raised his glass to the bright moon and silently wished a distant blessing.

Xia Qingcang... In this country, there are very few people with the character "Xia" in their names. Currently, there are only two people...