webnovelfull Chapter 479 Meeting with Concubine Wan
Chapter 479 Meeting with Concubine Wan
"Then I'll have to trouble Eunuch Gao!"
Cui Jinxi stood up gracefully, with a gentle smile in her eyes. Her gaze fell gently on Gao Changjin, as if to melt his heart.
Gao Changjin was secretly delighted and decided to try again.
"Jinxi, the layout of the new courtyard has really exhausted my thoughts. Would you like to come with me to take a look?"
"The guest should follow the host's wishes. Please lead the way, Eunuch Gao."
Cui Jinxi said this softly, and moved lightly to a position two steps away from Gao Changjin.
"Okay, okay! Jinxi, this way please!"
As they passed through the hanging flower gate, the light grew dim. Gao Changjin took the opportunity to hold Cui Jinxi's hand, his tone filled with concern. "Jinxi, there are steps ahead. Be careful where you step."
"Thank you, Eunuch Gao."
Cui Jinxi was shocked. She didn't expect Gao Changjin to reveal his lustful intentions so quickly.
She wanted to pull back her hand that was surrounded by the old bark, but at the critical moment she thought that this was her only chance, so she suppressed the discomfort in her heart.
Gao Changjin felt the gentle tickle on his palm, and an indescribable heat spread from the bottom of his heart.
He took Cui Jinxi directly into the east room, and then came the shrill teasing voice and the half-reluctant and gentle female voice.
The guards who were patrolling outside the main courtyard heard the violent noise coming from inside and secretly thought in their hearts: This old woman is just playing tricks, she has made Master Gao almost lose his mind.
I wonder when the master will get tired of that woman?
Then he can call his brothers to have fun together.
Just as the guard was immersed in unrealistic fantasies, a hand suddenly stretched out from the darkness and hit him on the head with a "bang".
Butler Zhang lowered his voice and scolded, "The master has special feelings for this woman. She is very likely our future wife. You'd better put away those frivolous thoughts as soon as possible. If you ever fall into the hands of the master, I won't be able to save you."
The tall guard quickly bowed his head and smiled apologetically, "Thank you, Steward Zhang, for the tip. I got a pot of good wine yesterday. I wonder when you're free?"
"I'm busy for now, so tell your brothers to be more careful. Don't dwell on the wrong people until the master lets go."
Butler Zhang was a distant relative of Gao Changjin. He overheard a few things while serving outside the main hall.
The master behind Cui Jinxi was no ordinary person.
If the master wants to return to his high position, he has to cooperate with that lady.
When the noise in the yard gradually died down, Butler Zhang quickly asked someone to bring in hot water.
Half a quarter of an hour later, the bathroom floor was full of overflowing water.
Butler Zhang's evaluation of Cui Jinxi increased a bit in his heart.
Cui Jinxi in the east room couldn't fall asleep for a long time after hearing the thunder-like shouts coming from beside her.
She was held tightly by the shriveled man and didn't dare to move.
Crystal clear tears slid down from the corners of her eyes and sank into her fine and soft hair.
Cui Jinxi squeezed her eyes hard and forced herself to fall asleep. She had something important to discuss with Gao Changjin tomorrow and couldn't have red and swollen eyes.
Hearing the footsteps getting closer in the yard, Cui Jinxi's eyelashes trembled slightly.
It was not until the voice of Butler Zhang asked Gao Chang to enter and leave the bedroom that she struggled slightly and called out softly.
"Eunuch Gao, it's time to get up. Will Jinxi help you get dressed?"
Hearing the voice of the strange woman in his arms, Gao Changjin's originally hazy eyes immediately became cold, as if he had never fallen asleep.
Fortunately, he reacted quickly and moved his hand from Cui Jinxi's neck to her smooth shoulders.
"I have to go to the palace to take up my duties. You can get some more sleep."
"As soon as I finish my work at the palace, I'll be back early. Butler Zhang is here at the mansion. If you need anything, just tell him directly."
Cui Jinxi put her index finger on Gao Changjin's lips and declined with a wry smile.
"Jinxi is fortunate enough to serve the eunuch. It's a great blessing. But when I think of my master alone on Lingyun Peak, my heart aches like a needle."
"Eunuch Gao, after you leave, Jinxi should also go back. Just treat last night as a dream..."
Gao Changjin knew what Cui Jinxi was thinking, but with the same purpose in mind, he was willing to act with her.
"Jinxi, if Concubine Wan and the Emperor rekindle their relationship, will you and I not have to suffer the pain of separation?"
"Eunuch Gao, this is indeed a good idea. But Jinxi is worried that it will implicate you. After all, the emperor... no one can guess what he is thinking."
Cui Jinxi sighed worriedly.
Gao Changjin hugged the person in his arms tightly.
"Jinxi, you can't say that. The deposed Empress is imprisoned in Jingren Palace. Although Concubine Hua holds the Phoenix Seal, she is not favored by the Emperor. Although Concubine Shu of Yongshou Palace has three children, they are of poor family backgrounds. The palace is a mess, and now that Prince Guo and Prince Yong'an have met with misfortunes, the Emperor is in need of a worthy partner."
Cui Jinxi endured the dizziness and nestled her head in Gao Changjin's neck, choking with sobs as she was moved.
"Eunuch Gao, if the emperor can be with my master one day, then Jinxi will be able to see you every day."
"Jinxi lost her composure, please forgive me, eunuch."
Gao Changjin gently patted the back of the person in his arms and chuckled.
"Jinxi, it's fine if others call me Eunuch Gao, but why are you so distant? From now on, just ask me to improve myself."
"Since we are destined to be together, I should go and pay my respects to Empress Wan."
"Okay, Changjin, Jinxi will listen to you."
The heavy stone in Cui Jinxi's heart finally fell, and she could finally take a breath.
On the other side, Su Peisheng became alarmed when he learned that Cui Jinxi had entered Gao's house and never came out.
"Butler Liu, you must continue to send people to monitor Gao's every move. Even if a dog comes out of the house, I must investigate it thoroughly."
He found a curtain and had someone carry it to the Yong'an Prince's Mansion.
This time, I have the emperor's order, so I can only wait until the matter of the Beile Mansion is settled before rushing back as soon as possible.
Two days passed in a flash. Zhen Huan looked down at the peak and sighed continuously.
Bai Zhi came forward with a bowl of cooked medicinal food, "Master, it's time to eat the medicinal food!"
Zhen Huan drank it all in one gulp without even looking at it.
The longer Cui Jinxi was away, the more worried she became.
"Master, you are weak, please go back to your room and rest. I will watch over you here. If anyone comes up, I will inform you."
Bai Zhi advised in a low voice, wanting to help Zhen Huan.
"Baizhi, I...do you see anyone going up the mountain?"
She looked in the direction her master pointed and found that there were indeed three people walking towards the top of the mountain.
About half an hour later, Cui Jinxi led the people behind him to Lingyun Peak.
"Your servant Gao Changjin pays his respects to Her Majesty Wan Fei!"
When Zhen Huan saw that the person who came was not Su Peisheng, she knew that something had happened. The old eunuch in front of her was most likely the person Cui Jinxi had found to help.
She still smiled and said, "No need to be polite, sir. Please sit down!"
"Baizhi, serve the tea quickly! I'm no longer a queen, so you shouldn't call me that, father-in-law."
When Zhen Huan said this, a hint of sadness emanated from her.
"I have my own reasons for addressing you as such."
Gao Changjin didn't waste any time and went straight to the point.
"Jinxi told me that the abbot of Ganlu Temple not only treated the Empress harshly, but also unreasonably prevented the people sent by the Emperor from paying their respects to the Empress. As soon as she heard the news, she hurried to the capital to inquire about the Emperor's situation. Now that she sees that the Empress is radiant even in her meditation room, I have a clearer idea of what is going on."
Zhen Huan was stunned. "Then why did the eunuch come here?"
"I have come to offer my congratulations to Her Majesty, and to hope that her wish will be fulfilled. I am unable to deliver your message, but I will try to arrange for His Majesty to visit Lingyun Peak. It will then be up to Her Majesty to decide."
Gao Changjin bowed respectfully towards Zhen Huan, "This servant and Jinxi are not outsiders. From now on, Your Majesty will be my master."
His series of words made Zhen Huan swallow back the words she had prepared, and she had no choice but to nod solemnly.
"Eunuch Gao, regardless of whether this succeeds or not, I will never forget your help today."
"Your Majesty, you are too polite. If I had any news, I would have sent someone to report it. I have other matters to attend to in the palace, so I will take my leave now."
After Gao Changjin received a satisfactory answer, he stood up and bowed deeply again.