Chapter 5: Transmission

Appearance has always been a fatal flaw for Gui Zhi, yet this insufferable child dares to praise himself with it. Even Gui Zhi, no matter how foolish, knows that Zhu Changluo's words are not complimentary. At this moment, she feels like kicking this child to death. How can someone be so malicious and wicked?

At this moment, the Concubine Gong, who had been called out by her son, finally understood that her son was deliberately trying to make Gui Zhi look good. She sighed, observing Gui Zhi's expression; the enmity had already been established, and further words would be of no use. Her son was striving to make a name for himself, and as a mother, she could not let down her son's intentions.

Outside the palace curtains, it was eerily quiet. Several gatekeeping eunuchs and palace maids had long been sent away. At this moment, the excitement in this person's eyes was fixed intently on one individual: Zhu Changluo

No matter how hard it is to believe, it is indeed this kid who did it, as evidenced by that child's grinning eyes and a face full of mischief. Gui Zhi surprisingly felt a bit unnerved for no apparent reason.

In that case, Your Highness, please make your decision. This favor from Your Highness today will be remembered by this servant for a lifetime! Gui Zhi's eyes were filled with rage, and her tone was filled with resentment, clearly indicating that she had grown to loathe Zhu Changluo.

A five-year-old child can exert only a limited amount of strength; a blow to the head would at most result in a bump, not a cut that bleeds. It is likely that the quality of the bowl used in Yonghe Palace is subpar, made from inferior materials. Alternatively, it could be that Miss Gui Zhi possesses an extraordinary constitution, with a head as hard as iron. In any case, when that bowl shattered, the broken porcelain cut her face, and blood gushed forth.

Every detail occurring at Yonghe Palace at this moment is captured in the eyes of one person

In the ears of Zhu Changluo, the words from Chuxiugong sounded like a mere fart. Choosing to ignore it, he chuckled and walked around the osmanthus tree with his hands behind his back for two laps. He clicked his tongue twice and said, "You claim to represent the face of Empress Zheng, so I suppose I am here to teach you a lesson on her behalf. Very well, you keep insisting on explanations; surely your master will also demand an account from you when you return. This hall believes that one person should bear the consequences of their own actions. Take this letter back; Empress Zheng will understand it at a glance."

How could I have been struck by someone? I am a person of the Shuxiu Palace! Gui Zhi was so furious that she felt as if her eyes would burst into flames. "Who is it, who dares to hit me?" She looked around, and the great hall was empty; apart from the few people in front of her, there wasn't even a ghostly shadow in sight.

Avoidance is not a solution; strength is the true path! This is a principle that Zhu Changluo from a past life has always believed in. One should not indulge in bad habits; the more one indulges, the greater the temper becomes! The more you tolerate, the more you are looked down upon, and the more you are bullied. After all, isn't it true that people tend to pick on the soft ones?

Time has proven that everyone in the Yonghe Palace, without exception, is merely a plaything to be manipulated and molded at will. The lofty Gui Zhi, who always looked down from above, never anticipated that at this moment, the little lamb that once resided in the Yonghe Palace had transformed into a little wolf

With a couple of clicks of his tongue, Zhu Changluo said with a smile that did not reach his eyes: "I have heard that women tend to remember their first time very well. Since I am treating you this way today, it would be normal for you to remember me. In fact, upon closer inspection, Aunt Gui Zhi has quite distinctive features. Aunt Cai Hua, don't you think so?"

Zhu Changluo lazily yawned and, with a tone that was incredibly irritating, said, "It is rare to see you so loyal to your master; I shall not make it difficult for you." He took small steps to the window desk, picked up a large brush with his small hand, and, to the astonishment of everyone present, wrote a letter. Gui Zhi gritted her teeth as she took it, then fled through the door.

"Guizhi, your parents are truly kind people. Mother, don't you think so?" Zhu Changluo's incessant chatter left Guizhi feeling dizzy with anger

The three characters "Chuxiugong" are articulated with utmost clarity, which is also the cleverness of Guizhi; first, they impose a heavy label on you before proceeding to discuss further

A sharp scream echoed through the palace, startling countless crows perched on the trees outside. Zhu Changluo frowned; this voice was no less impressive than that of the contemporary high-pitched loudspeakers.

A bizarre joke emerged at a bizarre moment, causing even the troubled Consort to burst into laughter. The painted attendants and several other palace servants could not hold back either, all laughing out loud. Only Gui Zhi stood there with a grim expression, gritting her teeth, filled with shame and indignation.

Startled for a moment, Gui Zhi came to her senses... She dazedly touched her hand... Looking down at the blood on her hand, she gazed at the crowd in disbelief

Is there any arrogance? ... Is there any trouble? ... The anger of Gui Zhi has erupted! I am a person of Consort Zheng, and even if I am in Kun Ning Palace or Zhao Yang Hall, the Empress must give me some face! Who would have thought, in this lowly Yong He Palace, not only was I struck, but this brat dares to be so arrogant!

The painted figure, pretending to be indifferent, felt a wave of despair in her heart. However, being called out left her no choice but to force a smile and say, "Your Highness is right... in terms of appearance, Aunt Gui Zhi is indeed... quite impressive." Before she could finish her sentence, Gui Zhi shot her a fierce glare, causing the painted figure to instantly lose her composure, and the rest of her words were abruptly swallowed back.

The branch of cinnamon, consumed by anger, did not notice the person who passed by her, who was smiling and observing her back. It seems that this trip to Yonghe Palace is becoming increasingly interesting... Even more intriguing is that smug little fellow inside...

Before she could say anything further, Zhu Changluo provided the answer she was thinking of. "If you ask for the reason for the beating, it is simply because you deserve it!" How infuriating! The first reaction of Guizhi upon receiving the answer was just these two words!

Unaware that he was being spied on, Zhu Changluo glanced at the furious face of Gui Zhi, which was turning purple with anger. He felt a slight sense of satisfaction, having teased her enough. As for this ignorant palace maid, he could not be bothered to pay her any more attention. The mouse drags the wooden shovel, ... the big head is behind ... . With this thought in mind, Zhu Changluo found himself somewhat looking forward to the upcoming meeting with Concubine Zheng.

"No need to look anymore, it was me www.hetushu.com.com who typed it!" A child emerged from behind the noble consort, looking at her with an innocent and harmless smile.

Upon this thought, the bold Zhu Changluo let out a cold chuckle. The first battle of his journey was about to commence, and it seemed that life in the palace was quite entertaining.

The incident occurred suddenly, and Gui Zhi was instantly stunned. For a moment, she stood there in a daze, forgetting to dodge. With a sharp sound of "clang," a severe pain struck her head, and she exclaimed, "Ouch"

Zhu Changluo took a few steps forward, and Gui Zhi retreated a few steps in response. Although his stature was small, strangely, he exuded an overwhelming aura. Gui Zhi herself could not comprehend the situation; she only felt that the pressure from that aura made her heart race and her courage falter, and unconsciously, her previously arrogant demeanor diminished to nearly nothing.

The maid is from Consort Zheng, and the people of the Chuxiu Palace are not to be trifled with! Finally, Gui Zhi has thrown a tantrum

As for the consequences of offending Consort Zheng, Zhu Changluo did not think too much about it. After all, historically, this individual endured for many years and eventually became emperor, which indicates that Zhu Changluo's life was not in immediate danger.

Is there still a way out? Zhu Changluo was overjoyed. It seems this woman still has hope! One does not fear weakness, but rather the deep-rooted servility.

Gui Zhi's heart was filled with tears flowing like a stream... Just wait and see, when I return to the Shuxiu Palace, I will definitely incite Consort Zheng to stir up a ruckus in the Yonghe Palace. If I don't vent this anger, it won't count as my ability.

Luo'er, you are young and have never left the palace; how do you know that Gui Zhi's parents are kind-hearted people

A throw landed precisely on Gui Zhi's forehead. Originally, Zhu Changluo intended to hit the dog's eye, but unfortunately, Gui Zhi's face was indeed too large, and the positions of her eyes were not symmetrical, which significantly affected his aim. Nevertheless, it could be said that he managed to hit something, and this small success brought Zhu Changluo a measure of comfort.

The Concubine Gong felt as if her head was about to explode from the chaos, as a series of events had truly exceeded her capacity to bear. She was not worried about her own fate, but rather concerned about how her son would handle such a grave disaster. Seeing Guizhi bring out the formidable figure of Consort Zheng, she felt a surge of panic and was about to plead with Guizhi for mercy.

Gui Zhi blinked vigorously. She was familiar with Zhu Changluo, and her consistent impression of this young man was that he was just like her useless mother, both belonging to the type that couldn't even produce a fart with three legs. Usually, he walked around the house with a cowardly demeanor, not daring to lift his head. How is it that today he actually dared to hit himself?

Gui Zhi had not yet responded, and Zhu Changluo chuckled, interrupting the words of Concubine Gong, fearing that the world would be thrown into chaos. He said, "Mother need not worry; I did not act out of carelessness, but rather intentionally!"

The great hall was eerily silent, so quiet it was frightening. Concubine Gong's eyes widened, her breath held, her face pale. Several palace servants from Yonghe Palace had long been so frightened that they had retreated far away, and the colorful paintings seemed to wish they could vanish from this place immediately. Only Zhu Changluo gave a slight cold smile, watching how Gui Zhi would respond.

This blow was not from anything else, but from a bowl that was at Zhu Changluo's side. In fact, Zhu Changluo really wanted to swing a stool, but unfortunately, he simply lacked the strength to lift it. After wandering around for a while, the only thing that was somewhat handy was this bowl at his side

The servant, along with her parents, thanks Your Highness for the praise. The servant has been out for quite some time; if Your Highness has any messages for Empress Zheng, the servant is waiting. After saying this with all her strength, Gui Zhi no longer dared to speak, fearing that if she opened her mouth, she would surely cough up blood and die. Thus, she resolutely shut her mouth, only using her nearly lethal gaze to stab at Zhu Changluo. If looks could kill, Zhu Changluo would have been riddled with wounds.

Having a conflict with Consort Zheng, even if my father, the Jiajing Emperor, is biased and wholeheartedly favors Consort Zheng and her son, I, as the Crown Prince, still do not believe that a mere servant can stand against me. No matter how unfeeling my father may be, he must still consider the dignity of the royal family.

Zhu Changluo and *Tu* Book laughed heartily, saying, "Not bad, actually if Aunt Gui's two eyes were a bit closer together, her ears a bit further back, her nose a bit more upturned, her mouth a bit more symmetrical, and, hmm, if her hair were more orderly... if it didn't encroach on the territory of her eyes and nose, then it would be perfect."

The noble Consort Zheng is certainly not someone to be trifled with, at least not at this moment. Zhu Changluo secretly calculated in his mind that just because one cannot provoke the powerful does not mean one cannot deal with the less significant. First, he would take action against the dog by her side, staging a show to warn the monkey, making the lady of the Shuxiu Palace realize that the Yonghe Palace is not a vegetable market at the East Gate, where one can kick and trample as one pleases

It is a rare opportunity to seize this moment, finally able to vent some frustration by criticizing the Empress Dowager, while Gui Zhi is still smugly reprimanding her. Just as she is speaking with great enthusiasm and spitting words, suddenly a sharp voice cuts through the air: "Lowly maid, lacking respect and decorum, today I will teach you the rules of Yonghe Palace!"

With a fierce shake, she flung away the hand of Concubine Gong, took three steps forward, her face ashen. "I am a servant of the Chuxiu Palace, sent by Empress Zheng to convey the decree. Even if there is a mistake that warrants punishment, it is not for Your Highness to administer it. Moreover, Your Highness's unwarranted assault on a servant is an affront to the dignity of Empress Zheng!"

My son has gotten into big trouble! Is it easy to deal with the people of Consort Zheng? Realizing that she had stirred up a hornet's nest, Consort Gong, not knowing where she found the strength, hurriedly stepped forward despite her weak knees and said: "Gui Zhi, Luo Er has just recovered from a serious illness and accidentally hurt you; it was not intentional."

Mother, given the appearance of Aunt Gui Zhi, if her parents were able to give birth to her and raise her to this age, it would be hard to say that they are not kind-hearted; otherwise, there would be no kind-hearted people in the world.

Upon meeting Zhu Changluo's seemingly mocking gaze, the fire that Guizhi had suppressed in her heart suddenly flared up. ... When this person gets angry, reason goes out the window. Satisfied, he looked at Guizhi's increasingly reddening big eyes, secretly contemplating whether to tease her with a piece of red cloth to see if the effect would be even better.