Red Mansion Rebirth: Ghost Phoenix

Chapter 144 Retention

The twenty-first day of the twelfth lunar month.

The emperor put down his pen, and the government sealed the document. The prince took the princess, He Ke, and Tao Ge'er, a family of four, to the Daming Palace to show their filial piety.

Wu Liangyuan was still under house arrest and copying the palace rules - the prince took pity on her and showed her grace, allowing her to be released from house arrest on the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, which was also the day of the Little New Year, so that she could come out and celebrate the New Year with everyone.

Therefore, today the East Palace has no master, no one to interfere, and no children.

Mei Ruoqin, Geng Simiao and Wang Xifeng discussed what to eat for an hour, and finally notified the kitchen to bring them the barbecue.

The three of them got together and roasted everything from venison and roe deer meat to beef and mutton, and paired them with two cold dishes prepared by the kitchen, and a small jar of girl's red wine that was quietly given to Wang Chenghui.

After a meal of eating, drinking and playing, every family helps the drunk people go home.

Xia Shouzhong was also sent back drunk, by Invesco.

Jingshun also drank some wine, and his cheekbones were red.

Jing Li followed him, his eyes turning green: "You didn't go to Daming Palace with me?"

Jingshun said calmly: "That's Eunuch Qing's job. I'm a gatekeeper and I'm on vacation today."

Jing Li took a deep breath and asked, "Why hasn't Fugui'er from our palace come back yet?"

"It's at the back." Invesco pointed back with his chin.

Sure enough, taking advantage of the fact that there were few people in the East Palace today and the masters did not argue, Chen Duo released Fuguier.

Carrying a stack of uterine rules that she had copied herself, Fuguier walked all the way back on her knees. Not only were her collar and trousers torn, but her knees were also cut and bleeding.

When he arrived at the gate of Yi Qiu Palace, he was about to open his mouth to complain, but Jing Li pointed a finger at his nose and frightened him. He dared not say a word, his eyes were red and his mouth was pursed.

"The master was in a good mood at noon and just went to bed after drinking some wine. If you disturb her now, aren't you afraid that she will continue to beat you?" Jing Li pulled him up, held his arm with one hand for leverage, and helped him back to his room.

Looking at his knee, he asked, "Do you want to keep it for the master to see, or should I bandage it for you now?"

Fugui'er hung his head dejectedly: "Since the master is drunk, he must sleep until the end of the afternoon. My wound will probably be bad by then. Please bandage it for me."

The trick failed.

Jing Li looked at him and smiled, and the inexplicable anger in his heart dissipated. He went out to get some water and medicine, and cleaned and bandaged him.

"Have you eaten?" Jing Li asked after he had settled him down and was about to leave.

Fuguier looked eagerly: "No."

"Wait." Jing Li went out, and after a while, he came back with a food box. He opened it and found a plate of pickles, a steamed bun, and a bowl of clear soup.

Fuguier was dumbfounded: "This is the same as what the prison department eats?"

"The master said that you are too fat and are delaying the work. So from now on, until the end of March, you will be a vegetarian, and each meal will only have one steamed bun or one bowl of rice."

Jing Li nodded at the pickled vegetables and said, "As for this, it's because there are no leftovers except for the barbecue today. You have to bear with it."

After that, he went out.

Fuguier washed his hands, tears falling from his eyes. He ate the steamed buns and pickles carefully, drank the soup, then let out a long breath, fell on his bed, and stared at the beams.

Now, he really became the one working for the prince, but why was he so unhappy?

Why can’t we just live a clean and peaceful life?

Shen Shi.

The prince and his family of four returned from the Daming Palace. Qinghai sent He Ke back and told Wang Xifeng, who had just woken up, to serve dinner.

Wang Xifeng was very annoyed.

He served me at the table last night. It turned out that he was showing off to me that Lin Ruhai had bowed down to me and even let me choose the treasure.

She flattered for a long time and picked out an inconspicuous little rabbit made of mutton-fat jade. She came back and gave it to He Ke to play with.

Why are you going today?!

She was still drunk and might behave in a sarcastic way. She was afraid that she would displease the prince and make him unhappy during the New Year.

"Chenghui, are you feeling unwell?" Qinghai looked at Wang Xifeng rubbing her temples.

Ruer said gently: "Isn't it because the masters are happy that we had a drink together at lunch today?

"Our Cheng Hui is awake now, I guess the Main Hall and West Hall are still asleep.

"How about Eunuch Qing, can you ask for our Cheng Hui's forgiveness and report an illness tonight?"

Qinghai laughed and bowed, saying, "Okay, I'll take my leave. Chenghui, make some hangover soup to drink tonight, otherwise it will hurt your body."

Wang Xifeng could tell that the prince really wanted to see her about something, so even after dinner, under the pretext of taking a walk, he would come over to talk.

"Thank you, Eunuch Qing. I always cause trouble when we drink, and today I got slapped in the face again." Wang Xifeng smiled embarrassedly, "I will make some sweet soup after dinner and send it to Your Highness later."

"Okay! I will report back to the prince." Qinghai left with a smile.

Wang Xifeng immediately ordered some sobering soup to be brought, and asked him to put some sobering stones in his mouth, and then ordered him to take a bath, change clothes, and even wash his hair.

"You're still drunk from the alcohol. Aren't you afraid of getting sick if you keep going on like this?" An'er advised.

Wang Xifeng waved her hand and said, "I have to meet the prince tonight. I stink of barbecue and wine. It would be a shame if I were to be counted as a misbehavior in front of the palace."

After she had finished packing and before dinner was served, she heard that Fugui'er had returned, so she called him over.

Seeing Fugui'er's grinning face and limping, Wang Xifeng knew that his knees were rotten. She snorted and said, "Alright, except for the first day of the new year, you don't have to kneel for this month."

Fuguier's eyes turned red and he was about to cry again.

"Hold back your tears!" Wang Xifeng glared.

Fuguier gritted his teeth and widened his eyes.

"Listen, I keep you, but that doesn't mean I'll use you." Wang Xifeng smiled wickedly, "My palace is small, I don't need so many people.

"For important matters, there's Lao Xia outside, Jing Li is patrolling the courtyard, and An'er and Ru'er are serving as personal attendants.

"From now on, just sweep the yard. You don't have to do anything else."

Fuguier was almost furious: "Master, I sincerely want to serve you!"

"I know." Wang Xifeng stretched out her hand and drew in all the people standing in the hall, even Nanny Ji who came to watch the fun, "Everyone I have met, every one of them sincerely wants to serve me!

"Within the rules, I have the least to do. I don't easily beat or scold servants, and I don't bother you on a daily basis. I won't stop you from talking and laughing.

"I have money, too. You all probably have an idea of ​​how much stuff I have in my Curry.

“I am never stingy. During festivals and holidays, and for those who work diligently, I have given countless gifts to you.

"With a master as good as me, how many can you find with a lantern?!

"Fugui'er, let me tell you, when I hire someone, if they are unfaithful once, I will never hire them again.

"But last time, if I hadn't kept you, you would have died immediately outside.

"God is merciful and kind. I kept you here to save your life, not because I really trust you.

"Keep my words in mind and don't push your luck. Do you understand?"