"Hey, what did my aunt say? I'm really scared. Please tell me. I went to see my empress and I was prepared."
Huang Guiquan was sweating when he heard Songzhi's words. Why did he offend this ancestor again?
Songzhi ignored him, asked someone to take the charcoal and left.
Huang Guiquan just watched Songzhi leave.
But he's not stupid either. Nian Shilan's making Songzhi come and go is clearly to light him up. Otherwise, if you want to send charcoal fire, you can just take it from your palace and send it there. Why bother to come to the Ministry of Internal Affairs?
Huang Guiquan thought about it and decided that it would be better to go to Yikun Palace first.
Nian Shilan and Zhen Huan were talking about the banquet on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month when Huang Guiquan arrived.
"Greetings to the noble concubine, and greetings to the concubine."
Huang Guiquan said with a smile: "I don't know if your Majesty has called this servant over, but what are your orders?"
"How dare I give you orders? I see that you are doing your job better and better now. Come to think of it, I don't need to give you any advice."
Nian Shilan glanced at Huang Guiquan and said, "You are a distant relative of me, and I am happy to have you now."
"I dare not forget your great kindness."
Huang Guiquan listened to Nian Shilan's words and couldn't understand what she was doing. Why did she start praising herself?
Nian Shilan smiled and said, "The Queen Mother is planning to hold a banquet on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, which will be hosted by Concubine Wan. I am afraid that your Ministry of Internal Affairs will also be busy."
"The servants haven't received the order yet, but since it is the imperial concubine who said it, it must be correct. The servants should try their best to assist the imperial concubine."
When Huang Guiquan heard about it, it turned out that it was about the Queen Mother's banquet. He didn't know how many such banquets he had hosted. Those banquets for the queen mother were just a formality. .
"That's the best thing you can think of."
Nian Shilan nodded and said: "However, there are many things going on in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I guess Eunuch Huang is also very busy. You don't need to keep an eye on this matter personally. I saw a man named Xu De. That’s right, just let him handle it.”
Only then did Huang Guiquan realize that Nian Shilan was just setting the stage so that he had nothing to say to refute.
"Your Majesty, I know I made a mistake. Please forgive me this time."
"You are talking nicely, but why are you wrong? Eunuch Huang is probably thinking too much, so get up quickly."
Nian Shilan didn't look at Huang Guiquan, and then continued: "Let Xu De take care of it this time. If Eunuch Huang is not busy in the future, there will be many opportunities for Eunuch Huang to take care of it himself."
"Your Majesty, I realize my mistake. I should not deduct An Changzai's share. I will immediately send someone to replace An Changzai's belongings."
Huang Guiquan originally had various reasons in mind when he came, and he could defend himself no matter what Nian Shilan said.
But he didn't expect that Nian Shilan didn't mention An Lingrong at all, leaving him no chance to defend himself.
Nian Shilan's expression changed when she heard Huang Guiquan take the initiative to mention it.
Zhen Huan watched Nian Shilan place the teacup in his hand heavily on the table. Anyone who heard that voice could feel Nian Shilan's anger at this time.
"Huang Guiquan, if I remember correctly, I have already reminded you when you deducted Wanbi's tea. Is it because my temper is better now that you don't even put me in your care?" I see it in my eyes. You are so brave. Since you have been enough as the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, let someone else take over."
"I know I was wrong. I beg your Majesty to show mercy. I will never dare to do it again."
Huang Guiquan knew that no matter how he tried to defend himself at this time, it would be useless, so he could only express his sincerity: "This slave is just confused for a moment, and has absolutely no other thoughts towards the queen. Please give the slave another chance."
"If it weren't for the fact that you still have a sincere heart, do you think you still have a chance to intercede with me here at this time?"
Nian Shilan knew Huang Guiquan's sincerity towards him, so she just wanted to scare him.
"You have always had ears and eyes in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I have forgiven you once and tolerated you twice. If only once, Huang Guiquan, you will not only be in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I will forgive you once." I think your life is over."
Although Nian Shilan's words were harsh, Huang Guiquan felt reassured, indicating that Nian Shilan was willing to let him go this time.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you very much, Your Majesty. I will definitely not do this again in the future, and I will definitely remember your Majesty's teachings."
Huang Guiquan just breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Nian Shilan say again: "But let Xu De handle the banquet this time."
Although Nian Shilan forgave Huang Guiquan, he could not punish him at all, so what Nian Shilan said at the beginning was not just talk.
Huang Guiquan naturally understood that Nian Shilan was finally willing to let him go, and he couldn't fight again this time.
"The person chosen by the empress must be the most suitable. I will go back and let Xu De prepare."
"Go down."
Nian Shilan knew that Huang Guiquan was smart, but usually had some small thoughts. Although he would not make any big mistakes, if it happened again, she would never use it again.
Zhen Huan didn't speak until Huang Guiquan left.
"The empress is wise, and I, the concubine, can be taught."
Nian Shilan glanced sideways at Zhen Huan: "The response is quite fast, so I didn't let you listen to me this time in vain. Remember, there is no room for mercy in this palace, otherwise, you will leave hidden dangers for yourself."
"I understand."
Zhen Huan came out of Yikun Palace and walked slowly. She always felt that Nian Shilan's beating of Huang Guiquan today should not be so simple.
"Jinxi, do you think the empress is really so angry just because Sister An was cheated of her?"
Ever since Huanbi was sent out of the palace by Zhen Huan, the only person around Zhen Huan who could discuss matters was Jin Xi.
Although Liu Zhu had grown up with her since childhood, Liu Zhu was simple-minded and quick-tongued. Zhen Huan was also afraid that Liu Zhu would get into trouble and wanted to protect her innocence, so she rarely let her participate in this. Kind of thing.
"I don't think it's the case. Concubine Hua Guifei looked down on An Changzai for a while, but later on, she didn't treat An Changzai that badly. Could it be because An Changzai told her before that the queen asked her to do it? Regarding the matter, Concubine Hua is also relieved about her."
Jin Xi said in a low voice: "Furthermore, after Concubine Hua's accident happened, I have noticed that An Changzai has not been to Yikun Palace several times."
"Lingrong has always been afraid of the imperial concubine. This makes sense, but I just find it a bit strange."
Zhen Huan always wondered if something happened between Nian Shilan and An Lingrong that she didn't know about, so she felt a little weird.
