Chapter 640

Made Ying Zheng's ceremonial procession walked on the road for a full ten days before finally arriving at the imperial palace near Zhong Shan.

"Your Majesty, we have arrived at the imperial palace."

Eunuch Zhuo came to Made Ying Zheng's carriage and said respectfully.

Made Ying Zheng, upon hearing the little eunuch's words, slowly opened his eyes.

The curtain of the carriage was opened slightly, and Made Ying Zheng slowly walked out of the carriage.

The imperial palace in front was very large, occupying a full hundred miles, but in Made Ying Zheng's eyes, it was just an ordinary imperial palace.

The officials here had long known that His Majesty was coming, and had tidied up the palace clean early on.

Originally, these things were not the responsibility of these officials, but in order to leave a good impression in front of Made Ying Zheng,

these officials directly snatched the work that was originally supposed to be done by servants.

After today's tiring journey, Made Ying Zheng's face already had a few more traces of fatigue.

Eunuch Zhuo naturally saw the fatigue on His Majesty's face and turned away all the officials who came to see the Emperor.

Inside the sleeping palace, Made Ying Zheng sat on a chair somewhat tiredly, slowly drinking tea.

And outside the courtyard of the sleeping palace.

"Eunuch Zhuo, please help me pass the word."

An official said to Eunuch Zhuo with a smile.

"Official Zhu, you also know that His Majesty has been traveling by carriage for such a long time and is already exhausted."

"His Majesty truly does not want to see anyone right now, so you should go back."

Eunuch Zhuo's face was full of smiles, but he was complaining in his heart.

At this time, anyone with a little bit of discernment would not bring people before His Majesty.

Isn't this just increasing His Majesty's disgust?

And this Official Zhu was clearly somewhat unwilling.

He was the county magistrate nearby.

Originally, according to the rules, he was not qualified to see His Majesty.

But it happened that His Majesty was coming to Zhong Shan for a prayer ceremony, and Zhong Shan was precisely the territory under his jurisdiction.

So this led to him being able to use the prayer ceremony to meet His Majesty.

Zhu Jiuchong believed this was the greatest favor to him; if he could leave a good impression on His Majesty in this matter,

I'm afraid his path to promotion would be smooth sailing from now on.

"Eunuch Zhuo, this is a small token, please accept it."

Zhu Jiuchong suddenly took out a brocade pouch from his sleeve and then handed it to Eunuch Zhuo discreetly.

As soon as Eunuch Zhuo received it, he could feel the weight in the brocade pouch; clearly, there should be more than twenty taels inside.

This was more than the monthly salary of him, the small chief eunuch in the imperial palace.

Instantly, the look Eunuch Zhuo gave this Official Zhu was somewhat different.

Although this Official Zhu could be considered a court official,

he was only a small county magistrate, and his monthly salary was only two taels of silver.

To take out twenty taels of silver at once, no less, this Official Zhu was truly a big spender.

With a thousand thoughts in his heart, Eunuch Zhuo's hand movements were not slow.

"Look at what Official Zhu is saying, don't make things difficult for me."

The brocade pouch in his hand was sent back to Official Zhu once again.

What money should be taken and what money should not be taken, Eunuch Zhuo had long since learned thoroughly over these years.

Now that His Majesty was exhausted, as long as he accepted this money, he would definitely have to mention this official in front of His Majesty.

But this would only provoke His Majesty's anger in vain.

Eunuch Zhuo had not forgotten how his predecessor had died.

"Official Zhu, you should go back first; if His Majesty summons

Eunuch Zhuo said with a smile.

In fact, with Zhu Jiuchong's status and position, how could it be Eunuch Zhuo's turn to notify him personally?

He was just a small County Magistrate; although Eunuch Zhuo could be called a eunuch, he was also a favorite by His Majesty's side.

Originally, he was obscure and had no prestige in the imperial palace.

But ever since he received His Majesty's special regard, his status had long since soared.

Even some third-rank high officials in Xianyang City would not dare to easily offend Eunuch Zhuo, let alone a small County Magistrate.

Zhu Jiuchong also realized how difficult this little eunuch before him was, and felt annoyed in his heart, but dared not show it on his face.

"Hehe..."

"Then I will trouble Eunuch Zhuo."

Zhu Jiuchong could only take back the brocade pouch in his hand, then revealed an awkward smile.

The smile on Eunuch Zhuo's face did not disappear until Zhu Jiuchong's back vanished outside the door.

Seeing this person leave, Eunuch Zhuo returned to Made Ying Zheng's side.

Just as he went in, he heard Made Ying Zheng's slow, leisurely voice.

· ·····Seeking flowers· ··

"Has that person left?"

Clearly, Made Ying Zheng already knew everything that had happened outside.

Eunuch Zhuo's heart immediately rose, and cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

He did not expect that His Majesty could know about things outside while just resting in his sleeping quarters.

It was fortunate that he did not agree to that Magistrate Zhu just now; if he had agreed, his head would likely not be secure.

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

"This lowly servant should have been quieter and disturbed Your Majesty's rest."

Eunuch Zhuo immediately fell to his knees with a thud.

Then he began to kowtow, saying in his mouth.

His voice was not loud.

Made Ying Zheng finished the last bit of tea in his cup, then spoke slowly.

"You may go down."

Hearing this sentence, Eunuch Zhuo, who had been kowtowing, slowly stopped his movements.

Hearing this, he knew that His Majesty should no longer be holding this matter against him.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Feeling a sense of relief, his heart suddenly relaxed.

Eunuch Zhuo, who instantly felt his body loosen up, slowly exited Made Ying Zheng's room.

Just after walking out of the door, he let out a heavy sigh; ever since he had been by Made Ying Zheng's side,

although he had gained a sense of being high above that he had never experienced before.

Those officials who usually looked down on eunuchs like them now also showed him a hint of superficial respect.

But the more this was the case, the more nervous Eunuch Zhuo felt in his heart.

He understood better than anyone what it meant to accompany a monarch like accompanying a tiger.

His Majesty's thoughts were too changeable; you cannot guess His Majesty's thoughts, and you also cannot guess His Majesty's thoughts correctly.

Inside the room, Made Ying Zheng was watching the little eunuch leave with a calm face.

This little eunuch still had some discernment.

Regarding this, he was still relatively satisfied.

"This County Magistrate seems to want to see me; investigate him thoroughly."

Made Ying Zheng then spoke slowly again.

Once he finished speaking, a faint voice immediately sounded in the room.

"Yes."

Subsequently, a figure immediately left Made Ying Zheng's room.