Chapter 277: No Need

The morning light finally shone into the hall, Wang Degui’s eyes were red, and he asked the palace people to extinguish the lamps that had been burning all night.

Last night, Bai Ying’s bedroom was brightly lit, every corner was illuminated, leaving no shadows.

Despite this, Bai Ying did not sleep all night.

But it seemed that she was not awake either. When the palace people moved and the lights went out, Bai Ying, who was sitting on the soft couch, suddenly stood up.

“Who?” she shouted.

She was clearly looking at people with her eyes open, but she asked who it was. What’s wrong with Madam? Really don’t need to call the imperial physician? Wang Degui couldn’t help but recall that it seemed like before, when Bai Ying was in the Cold Palace, she had experienced this symptom.

Bai Ying also refused to sleep like this, saying that she had nightmares, and then called the imperial physician, and as a result, she was diagnosed with pregnancy.

Could it be that she is sick again? No, she is pregnant again? It shouldn’t be. Since giving birth, Bai Ying has rarely served in bed.

“Madam, it’s dawn.” Wang Degui said.

Hearing that it was dawn, Bai Ying’s tense body relaxed, and her eyes gradually focused.

“It’s dawn, that’s good.” she said, sitting down on the soft couch and letting out a soft sigh of relief.

Wang Degui directed the palace people to extinguish the lights, then went to fetch a copper basin of hot water for Bai Ying to tidy up her appearance. He himself looked around the hall and saw the Three Purities Bell that had rolled to the side of the pillar.

“Madam, this” he picked up the Three Purities Bell and held it in his palm for Bai Ying to see, “It’s broken, I’ll go to the Temple of the Holy Ancestor and ask Xuanyangzi for another one.”

Wang Degui said, but before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Bai Ying.

“No need!”

No need? Wang Degui looked at Bai Ying with some puzzlement.

Bai Ying looked at the Three Purities Bell. She suspected that this thing had been broken long ago and was no longer useful. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have rung last night when she saw the illusions one after another.

“At the beginning, Xuanyangzi gave me this to protect the fetus in my womb.” she said slowly, “Now that the child is born, how can I ask for it again? Xuanyangzi has always avoided contact with the palace, even His Majesty finds it difficult to invite him, don’t disturb him.”

Xuanyangzi is protecting the Li family’s dynasty.

But he doesn’t care about the Li family’s dynasty fighting for power, father and son, brothers killing each other.

She and Zhang Ze speculated that as long as the person sitting on the throne is surnamed Li, it’s fine.

That’s why they dared to try to switch the baby. Sure enough, the Imperial Bell didn’t react, and Xuanyangzi from the Temple of the Holy Ancestor didn’t react either.

But after all, it is a matter of the imperial heir, Bai Ying didn’t want to have too much contact with the Temple of the Holy Ancestor, at least not now.

When she is firmly seated as the Empress Dowager, when the Emperor has other princes born, she will definitely get rid of this fake prince and let the real prince sit on the throne. She will never disrupt the Li family’s dynasty.

Bai Ying lowered her eyes and said silently.

“Madam, do you need His Majesty to know about the commotion here last night?” Wang Degui asked softly.

Bai Ying only stayed with the Emperor for the sake of the child and never clung to him at night. She even personally arranged for concubines to serve in bed. The Emperor enjoyed himself, and also wanted more heirs, so he almost sang every night.

Bai Ying’s side was tightly sealed, even though the lights here were brightly lit last night, the Emperor, who was with the young concubines, had no idea.

Hearing Wang Degui’s words, Bai Ying pondered for a moment. The Three Purities Bell was useless, she could only rely on people.

By the Emperor’s side, demons and monsters cannot approach.

“Spread the news.” Bai Ying said, “Just say that the little prince cried all night.”

Wang Degui responded with a yes.

“Go, let the little prince cry, and call the imperial physician for the little prince.” Bai Ying ordered, leaning on the soft couch and reaching out to press her forehead.

Wang Degui hurriedly motioned for two palace maids to come forward and massage Bai Ying’s shoulders, back, legs, and feet: “Madam, please rest for a while and regain your energy. I will go and make arrangements now.”

Bai Ying didn’t speak anymore, closed her eyes, and heard Wang Degui’s footsteps hurriedly leaving, but after a while, Wang Degui’s footsteps came back again.

“Madam, Vice Censor Guo is here.”

Vice Censor Guo? Bai Ying thought for a moment, that Guo Shun, Zhang Ze’s confidant.

Zhang Ze must have something to tell him.

Bai Ying sneered in her heart, saying that Zhang Ze was perfunctory, he sent his confidants every time.

When he sends a random attendant who is nothing to convey a message, it means he completely ignores her.

“Maybe it’s because I went to the Censorate yesterday and didn’t say anything. Guo Shun came to ask if I had any instructions.” Wang Degui said beside him, with a smile, “Although Vice Censor Guo is a country bumpkin and his behavior is a bit unpresentable, he is still very dedicated to his work. He remembers every instruction from Madam, and he was the first to greet me when he saw me.”

Hearing this, Bai Ying suddenly opened her eyes and swallowed back the original sentence “If you have anything to say, just tell him.”

“Go.” she sat up and waved her hand for the palace maids to retreat, “Let him in.”

Guo Shun was wearing an official uniform, but when he entered the hall, he didn’t stand as straight as Wang Degui.

He was said to be from the same hometown as Zhang Ze, but Zhang Ze didn’t have the slightest air of a country bumpkin. Even when he was wearing the lowest-ranking City Patrol Guard’s clothes at that time, he walked out with an aura of being born into a noble family.

He didn’t talk too much or look around like Guo Shun.

“… Seeing the eunuch come to ask yesterday, I was worried that Madam had some important instructions, so I came early this morning to ask.”

“… The Inspector General has instructed me to be at Madam’s disposal at any time. I’m afraid I’ll miss it. If Madam has anything, tell me first. I’ll do what I can first, and I’ll hand over what I can’t do to the Inspector General.”

When he said this, the Noble Consort, who was slowly sipping the soup under the throne, interrupted.

“Vice Censor Guo, don’t be modest, you are the same as the Inspector General in my heart.”

Guo Shun was overjoyed and couldn’t help but raise his head to look at Bai Ying in front of him: “Madam, you flatter me, I…”

“Your subordinate.” Bai Ying corrected him, smiled, “No flattery, Zhang Ze chose you to work for me, then you are naturally extraordinary. I trust him, and I trust you.”

Guo Shun said awkwardly: “Madam naturally trusts the Inspector General.”

“Was the Inspector General very busy yesterday?” Bai Ying suddenly asked, and sighed softly, “I gave him a lot of things to do yesterday, I really worked him hard.”

Guo Shun’s eyes flickered: “The Inspector General, yesterday, was very busy, and even went to see the Marquis of Dongyang’s heir…”

His voice fell, and Bai Ying seemed to be stunned.

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“What did he go to see Zhou Jingyun for?” she asked.

Guo Shun also seemed to be stunned: “Didn’t Madam order it?”

This time he didn’t lower his head, but looked carefully at Bai Ying’s face. Bai Ying’s face changed, shocked, unbelievable, dazed, and finally gloomy.

“I understand.” she said, lowering her eyes and not speaking anymore.

“Madam, do you really understand?” Guo Shun was no longer as humble as before, and even asked, “Last time, two officials were released from the Censorate’s prison, was that also Madam’s order?”

Bai Ying looked at him with a shocked expression: “Why, were they released? The prisoners in the Censorate, aren’t they all, Empress Jiang’s faction?”

“The Inspector General said, he investigated wrongly.” Guo Shun said.

“Investigated wrongly? He can also investigate wrongly?” Bai Ying said, laughing, “It’s really strange.”

Guo Shun lowered his head: “I went to do this matter. If I didn’t do it well, please forgive me, Madam. I, I didn’t know that you didn’t know.”

Bai Ying’s voice fell from the front: “What would you do if you knew I didn’t know?”

Guo Shun raised his head, his expression firm: “Of course I would come to ask Madam immediately, and Madam’s instructions would be the main thing.”

Bai Ying stared at him for a moment, and suddenly tears slid down.

Guo Shun was startled: “Madam, you…”

Bai Ying looked at him and smiled sadly: “I actually guessed it, Zhang Ze, he has changed his mind.”

Guo Shun was a little at a loss: “Madam, you know…”

“I don’t blame him, I’m just a concubine in the harem, he has already helped me a lot, I’m very grateful to him.” Bai Ying said.

Guo Shun was a little angry: “Madam, don’t say that, you trust the Inspector General so much, but he betrayed you, it’s his fault. What’s more, looking at the entire court, who else can compare to Madam? Following Madam is the wise choice, Zhang Ze, he is confused!”

He no longer addresses him as Inspector General.

Bai Ying looked wistful: “I do have greater ambitions, it’s a pity that I don’t have Zhang Ze’s help.” After saying that, she looked at Guo Shun, “Then, can I trust you, Vice Censor Guo?”

Guo Shun knelt down with a thud.

“From the first day I entered the capital, Guo Shun diligently followed Zhang Ze to learn how to do things, just waiting for this day.” He looked up at Bai Ying, his face full of eagerness.

Waiting to be used by Bai Ying.

Waiting to replace Zhang Ze.

Bai Ying smiled slowly: “Okay, then I will have to trouble Vice Censor Guo next.” She beckoned to Guo Shun gently, “Come, let me tell you.”

Li Yu walked out of the house and saw Bai Li in the courtyard playing with the child with a small windmill.

“Did it disturb you?” Bai Li said with a smile.

Li Yu smiled: “How could it be, in fact, I have never slept well in quiet places since I was a child.”

Because of fear? Bai Li thought to herself, that’s why Shangguan Yue ran a pleasure boat.

“Then you can rest assured, there is no pleasure boat anymore, but Nannan is growing up and getting more energetic, she is very noisy.” Bai Li said with a smile, handing Nannan to him.

Li Yu lifted Nannan up and spun her around like a small windmill, causing her to giggle.

“By the way, I have good news for you.” Bai Li said.

Li Yu looked at her and asked, “What?”

Bai Li took a step closer and whispered: “Bai Ying’s Three Purities Bell is broken.”

Li Yu raised his eyebrows: “So fast, Ah Li is so amazing!”

Bai Li coughed lightly: “I didn’t do anything, she thinks it’s broken, then it’s naturally broken.”

Li Yu said with a smile: “Ah Li doesn’t need to do anything, just sit in front of her, and she will think that the Three Purities Bell is broken, which shows how powerful she is.” As he spoke, he lifted Nannan up and spun her around again. The child’s laughter in the courtyard was like silver bells.

“Don’t spoil her, I can’t lift her when you’re not holding her!” Bai Li scolded.

Li Yu said with a smile: “Don’t worry, I will always hold Nannan and won’t let you work hard.”

And won’t let Zhou Jingyun work hard.

Just as they were talking and laughing, Cai Songnian coughed lightly outside the courtyard gate, “Your Highness.”

Li Yu stopped and looked over.

Cai Songnian refused to come in, seeming to be respectful and not overstepping.

Bai Li smiled and took the child from Li Yu’s arms: “Don’t keep Mama Cai waiting.”

Li Yu laughed, didn’t speak anymore, stepped over Bai Li and walked out. Standing outside the courtyard gate, Cai Songnian whispered a few words to him.

Bai Li didn’t look too much, she was about to go in holding Nannan, when Li Yu’s voice came from behind.

“Ah Li.”

She turned around and saw that Li Yu’s eyebrows were filled with joy. He strode in, stood in front of her, and whispered with a smile.

“I also have good news to tell you.”

I haven’t finished writing this month, but it’s finally coming to an end.