usatvline Chapter 569 What’s your name?
Chapter 569 What’s your name?
Tong Guan was stunned for a moment, with redness in the corners of his eyes.
He thought that Shen Shuyi delivered the gifts on behalf of his mother and sister that day just to do him a favor so that he would work for her wholeheartedly.
But unexpectedly, although he only said that he missed his mother badly, she really took it to heart.
"If you have something you want to pass on, you can give it to Jinzhu later." Shen Shuyi said softly. He was never stingy with kindness when it came to his own people.
"Thank you...County Lady."
Jinzhu stepped forward and handed him another bag of small yellow croaker. Shen Shuyi instructed, "When Lipin and Roufei find out that the account book is missing, they will definitely conduct a thorough investigation. You should be more careful these days."
"Yes."
"Don't be afraid to spend money in the palace. If you don't have enough money, let Eunuch Xiao Huang take a letter to the Qingyuan Marquis' Mansion."
"The slave understands."
Seeing him holding the gifts sent by Aunt Tong and Tong Xuan, Shen Shuyi said nothing more, but just said: "Help me keep an eye on the movements of Concubine Xiang, Concubine Rou, and Concubine Li. If possible, find out why His Majesty has rarely set foot in Concubine Xiang's palace in recent years."
"Yes, I will live up to the county lady's trust." Tong Guan looked firm.
Shen Shuyi shook his head: "My matter is not urgent, it is not imminent, you should take care of yourself first."
Tong Guan was a little dazed. After a while, he forced a somewhat stiff smile at Shen Shuyi.
Shen Shuyi also chuckled, thinking that he probably hadn't laughed for too long...
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"Miss, a team of imperial guards is coming this way." Qin Xin came flying over from a distance, her voice urgent.
Shen Shuyi looked at Tong Guan and whispered, "Hurry up and send someone to deliver a message to Concubine Jing."
"Yes." Tong Guan nodded, his feet moved quickly, and he disappeared from the sight of the group in a few flashes.
Seeing this scene, Qin Xin couldn't help but raise her eyebrows.
There is actually such a master among the eunuchs...
Shen Shuyi did not hesitate, pulled out the hairpin and cut off a piece of clothing, then looked at Yuping: "Do you have any more cakes?"
"Yes." Yuping responded. She prepared one portion of the pastry for Tong Guan and Xiao Zhuanzi, and Shen Shuyi prepared the other portion for Xiao Hongyan.
It was obvious that Xiao Hongyan was a greedy person. Although he was not sure whether he could meet him, he had to be prepared.
Shen Shuyi picked up a piece, rolled it up with the corner of his clothes, wrapped it tightly, and hid it in the corner of the stone steps outside the palace.
There was still snow in the corners of the stone steps, so the things were hidden directly in the snow.
Just as Shen Shuyi turned around and stood still, she saw Concubine Rou's head maid Long Dong and her trusted eunuch Eunuch Hai blocking her way.
"Greetings, Princess Changning." Long Dong said with a smile, his eyes fell on Shen Shuyi, looking him up and down.
Shen Shuyi looked up and saw that several imperial guards had surrounded her and several maids.
"We are following the order of Concubine Rou to invite the princess to Rouxi Palace for a gathering."
Shen Shuyi smiled and said, "Your Majesty, sending so many people to invite me is a bit of a hassle."
Eunuch Hai bowed his waist and said with a smile: "We servants dare not interfere in the affairs of the Majesty. If the county lady has any ideas, she can wait until she sees the Majesty."
"Please come in, Princess Changning." Eunuch Hai flicked his whisk and stepped aside to lead the way.
Shen Shuyi looked normal, and now he understood.
I guess when Concubine Rou noticed that the account book was lost, she first suspected Concubine Li.
If Concubine Li got the account book, she would still dare to confront Concubine Rou.
But the account book was lost before she even had time to warm it up in her hands. How could she be confident?
Either deny it to the death, or admit it and make amends.
So Concubine Rou naturally connected it to herself.
In other words, since the moment he entered the palace today, he has been under Concubine Rou's surveillance.
As soon as the account book was handed over to her, she would immediately find an excuse to confine herself. If her guess was correct, when they arrived at Rouxi Palace, they would be greeted with an extremely thorough body search.
It must be said that Concubine Rou acted decisively and with great courage. She was completely different from the timid and cowardly girl described by others.
Shen Shuyi was followed by several guards. The chief guard seemed to want to win credit, so he kept a close eye on her, as if he was afraid that she would do something tricky.
"Don't touch me!" Jinzhu seemed to slow down and was pushed by a guard, staggering.
Shen Shuyi stopped and looked at the captain of the guards.
"Your Excellency's subordinates acted rather violently. Could it be that this county lady has committed some treasonous act?"
Before the guard chief opened his mouth, Shen Shuyi said in a cold voice, "Or, does Concubine Rou have any instructions?"
Long Dong said immediately: "The county lady has misunderstood. The officials of the Imperial Guards are just following orders and fulfilling their duties."
"Oh? So it's my fault?"
The captain of the guards tried to apologize with a smile, but it was obvious that he did not take Shen Shuyi seriously, and there was an indescribable contempt in his expression.
"Of course not, the county lady misunderstood, it's just you, the maid, who is dragging your feet..."
The next moment, Shen Shuyi slapped him in the face.
'Snapped! '
There was a crisp sound, and the captain of the guards was stunned. He covered his cheek and stared at Shen Shuyi in a daze.
"So, you are teaching me how to do things? It is not your turn to discipline my maid!"
After saying that, Shen Shuyi turned to look at Long Dong and Eunuch Hai, her almond-shaped eyes cold.
"If your majesty thinks I am guilty, you can execute me according to the law, but you need to produce evidence. Do you think this is right, aunt and father-in-law?"
Long Dong smiled and said, "Of course, the county lady doesn't need to make a fuss..."
Before she finished speaking, Shen Shuyi turned to look at the chief guard again: "What's your name?"
The captain of the guards was stunned for a moment and subconsciously looked at Long Dong beside him.
Shen Shuyi raised the corners of his lips and said in a cold voice: "Name!"
"Please forgive me, Princess." The captain of the guards finally became a little scared.
A name made him far more uneasy than Shen Shuyi revealing his identity.
After all, there are many noble ladies in the palace, and a county lady is not enough.
He had been trying his best to please Concubine Rou and thought that today would be an easy task, but he never expected that this county lady would be so difficult to deal with.
"Zheng...Zheng Yuan!"
The next moment, Shen Shuyi bumped into him, pushed him away, and walked forward: "Don't worry, I will report the truth to the Queen Mother and ask her to make the decision for me!"
A group of people hurriedly caught up. Zheng Yuan's face turned pale and he felt a little uneasy. He wanted to plead with Shen Shuyi, but Concubine Rou was right in front of him, so he didn't dare to do so.
Therefore, he was very nervous all the way, fearing that he had offended Shen Shuyi because of such a small matter.
Not long after, Shen Shuyi and his party arrived at Yunxi Palace.
"Princess Changning, please come in!" Eunuch Hai stepped aside.
Zheng Yuan held Eunuch Hai and whispered, "Eunuch, the county lady..."
Eunuch Hai smiled and said, "Don't worry. Although the Princess Changning is favored by the Empress Dowager, she will not blame you for such a small matter."
After saying this, without waiting for Zheng Yuan to speak again, Eunuch Hai hurried back to report.
Zheng Yuan felt uneasy. If it were any other day, he would have believed what Eunuch Hai said, but unfortunately, the Princess of Changning asked his name today...