Chapter 2: Entering the Palace

Yes, Your Majesty

Zhang Lingyang, who was walking behind me, kept thinking but could not figure out what Wang Qin truly intended

Speak quickly!

It has been a long time; Zhang Lingyang can no longer remember how long it has been since he last had a full meal

Thereafter, Wang Qin instructed the servants in the residence and, without waiting for Zhang Lingyang to speak, had the servants take him back to the rear courtyard

Peh peh peh

Having had his fill of food and drink, Zhang Lingyang patted his aching belly and let out a comfortable moan.

At this moment, Zhang Lingyang paid no heed to Wang Qin's schemes. Without a word, he sat down on the stool by the table and began to eat voraciously with chopsticks

Yet the room still appeared resplendent, as it was filled with various kinds of gold, silver, and jade artifacts

Oh? The Emperor of Tai'an opened his eyes and glanced at Wang Qin, "Why are you not hastening to bring the person here for me to see?"

Unbeknownst to him, Zhang Lingyang had fallen into a deep sleep...

Before he had the chance to greet, Wang Qin took a package from the table and threw it onto Zhang Lingyang, saying: "Go tidy yourself up, and accompany us to the palace."

He did not expect that the person Wang Qin found would resemble him so closely, as if they were carved from the same mold

Hearing a sound, Zhang Lingyang cautiously raised his head to look.

Inside the Yangxin Hall, having just seen off the Empress Dowager, Emperor Taian Zhao Chenxi was lying listlessly on the bed, his eyes slightly darkened, wearing a sullen expression.

Zhang Lingyang had no choice but to obediently get up from the ground and take the package to the room in the backyard

Is this the illegitimate child of Father Emperor outside the palace

With a solemn heart, Zhang Lingyang donned the attire of a eunuch

The small person saves!

Upon opening it, it was indeed as I had expected; it was the attire of a young eunuch

Indeed, the clothes fit very well

Upon entering the room, I found the table already filled with chicken, duck, fish, and meat

Moreover, the late Emperor has always maintained a clean and virtuous conduct, making this possibility entirely out of the question

With such thoughts in mind, Zhang Lingyang awkwardly walked from the inner courtyard to the main hall

Wang Qin's residence is a large courtyard with three sections

Just as he was about to have his meal, a servant from the residence came to seek him, saying that Wang Qin wanted to see him

Once the palace maids and eunuchs had left the palace, Wang Qinfang finally spoke in a low voice: "Your Majesty, yesterday when I left the palace, I encountered a beggar... Your Majesty might as well... If this is the case, wouldn't it be a win-win situation?"

Lift your head so that I may see you

Hearing Wang Qin's suggestion, Emperor Tai'an could not help but feel invigorated, opening his eyes and sitting up straight to ask.

This is Emperor Zhao Chenxi of Tai'an

Why does the Emperor of Tai'an look exactly like himself

Inside the palace, a group of palace maids and eunuchs stood there in complete silence, not daring to make even the slightest movement, for fear of attracting the attention of Emperor Tai'an and incurring his wrath.

In the backyard of Wang Qin's residence, Zhang Lingyang slept soundly until the sun was high in the sky. By the time he got up and freshened up, it was already noon

Upon arriving at Wang Qin's residence, Zhang Lingyang was taken by the servants to freshen up and change into a clean outfit. Only after this was he guided by the servants to meet Wang Qin

The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed. Zhang Lingyang suddenly fell to the ground, hugging Wang Qin's thigh and crying out, "Your Excellency, spare my life. I do not wish to become a eunuch, and I have not yet married or had children. I beg you to let me go!"

The Yangxin Hall has been the palace of the emperors of the Great Zhou throughout the ages. Upon hearing this, Emperor Tai'an could not help but feel great joy, and thus commanded, "You should return immediately and bring that person to me so that I may have a look!"

At first glance, Zhang Lingyang was taken aback

With his head deeply buried in the ground and not daring to lift it, Zhang Lingyang still heard the sounds of laughter, "puchi" and "hahaha".

In front, on the bed, a young man dressed in bright yellow clothing is reclining at an angle, casting a sidelong glance in this direction

Cough cough! The Emperor of Tai'an pretended to cough and addressed the palace maids and eunuchs in the hall: "I have matters to discuss with Wang Qin, you all may leave first"

All the way, he walked with trepidation and fear... Zhang Lingyang lowered his head and followed Wang Qin into the palace, arriving outside the Yangxin Hall

Are you saying that there is a secret passage in the palace that leads outside?

Zhang Lingyang could not understand where he had gone wrong, which caused Emperor Tai'an to laugh so heartily

Upon the arrival of Zhang Lingyang, Wang Qin carefully scrutinized him, his eyes reflecting an indescribable satisfaction

Moreover, it is such a comfortable and soft bed

It is ! ''

At that moment, Emperor Tai'an immediately abandoned this thought. It is important to understand that this is not a jest; how could the royal family allow their bloodline to be scattered outside?

Following Wang Qin into the Yangxin Hall, Zhang Lingyang did not even dare to lift his head, merely staring at the magnificent carpet on the floor

In the yard, there are no exotic flowers or rare plants, and inside the house, there are no decorative cultural artifacts or paintings.

After dozing off for a while at the dining table, Zhang Lingyang felt a wave of drowsiness wash over him

It is important to note that this is how it is portrayed in television dramas

Then, Wang Qinfang finally spoke, saying: "Whatever you wish to eat or use, just inform the servants in the residence directly. However, there is one point: without our family's orders, you are not to step out of the backyard even a single step"

As Zhang Lingyang stood in a daze, Emperor Zhao Chenxi of Tai'an was also taken aback

"His Majesty has sent a message, allowing you to enter!" Wang Qin said without even raising his eyelids, speaking to himself, "Make sure to keep your eyes wide open later, and do not say anything that should not be said!"

In the corridor outside the hall, Zhang Lingyang idly surveyed everything around him

Wang Qin frowned in disgust at Zhang Lingyang's pretentiousness and said, "Who said that bringing you into the palace means becoming a eunuch?"

There is good fortune, you little rascal have indeed struck it lucky! Wang Qin smiled as he stared at Zhang Lingyun, making Zhang Lingyang feel quite uneasy.

Wang Qin, however, smiled and said: "Your Majesty, it is indeed inappropriate to exit through the palace gates, but what if we were to use the secret passage?"

Wang Qin nodded and said: "Indeed, I only learned of this not long ago. Back then, the late emperor, for the sake of convenience in leaving the palace, specifically had a secret passage dug from the Yangxin Hall. Now, it is just right for Your Majesty's use"

Upon seeing Wang Qin emerge, Zhang Lingyang immediately transformed into a very proper demeanor

Without daring to hesitate, Zhang Lingyang hurriedly knelt down: "Commoner Zhang Lingyang pays his respects to Your Majesty, long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor!"

Wang Qin did not rush to respond, but instead signaled with his eyes to those around him

God knows how long Zhang Lingyang has not slept in a bed

But now, I am the fish and meat, while others are the knife and chopping board. What can I do about it?

Upon seeing Zhang Lingyang emerge, Wang Qin raised his eyes and a satisfied smile appeared on his face

Cough cough

At that moment, a waft of the aroma of food came forth, causing Zhang Lingyang to involuntarily twitch his nose

After listening, Emperor Tai'an nodded and shook his head, saying: "The method is excellent, but now the Empress Dowager has issued a house arrest order. I fear that before I even step out of the palace gate, the Empress Dowager will already know. This is not appropriate! Not appropriate..."

Rising up, he lay down on the bed in the inner room, and Zhang Lingyang's eyes immediately became somewhat moist

Wang Qinggong left the Yangxin Hall, not daring to linger for a moment, and hurriedly returned to his own residence.

Early the next morning, while Zhang Lingyang was still asleep in his dreams, Wang Qin had already risen and was on his way to the palace by car

It is strange, why does Wang Qin's gaze towards me feel so odd? Moreover, what exactly does he want me to do?

Tai'an Emperor was suddenly aware that among these young palace maids and eunuchs, he did not know how many were spies for the Empress Dowager or the ministers in court. If the news were to leak and the documents were to be exposed, the consequences would be...

Upon hearing that he was to enter the palace, Zhang Lingyang immediately became anxious, thinking to himself: "Could it be that Wang Qin wants me to enter the palace to become a eunuch?"

"This is not a proper fit; this is eunuch attire, and I do not wish to become a eunuch"

Ah? Is that not the case? It seems that one does not need to become a eunuch, and only then did Zhang Lingyang wipe away the tears that did not exist at the corners of his eyes

Your Majesty, I have brought the person, and they are waiting outside the hall!" Wang Qin replied cautiously as he approached, seeing Emperor Tai'an Zhao Chenxi lying on the bed, pretending to be asleep

At this moment, Wang Qin was sitting majestically in the grand master's chair in the hall, drinking tea.

Your servant pays his respects to Your Majesty

Hearing Wang Qin's voice, Zhang Lingyang knew he had arrived at his destination, and the person ahead, whom he could not see, should be the current Emperor of Tai'an, Zhao Chenxi.

The servant will go at once! With that, Wang Qin hurriedly exited.

At this moment, Wang Qin, who had hurried in from outside the palace, boldly approached and whispered in Emperor Tai'an's ear: "Your Majesty, after much contemplation, I have finally come up with a solution."

Without daring to hesitate, Zhang Lingyang hurriedly followed the servant to the hall, where he found Wang Qin already seated and waiting.

"Wait here for a moment!" With that, Wang Qin hurriedly ran into the palace.

Here to touch and there to look, displaying a demeanor full of curiosity

Under the illumination of candlelight, the room appears magnificent and resplendent

A soft large bed, a warm silk quilt

"Let us go then!" With that, Wang Qin stood up and walked out without looking back.