Chapter 211: Bi’an Token
Chapter 211: Bi'an Token (Part )
In Sihuang Pavilion, the cauldron and furnace are filled with ambergris, and the smoke is like pillars of clouds.
Outside the pearl curtain, the songs sung by the inner court music group seemed to only make things more obvious.
Zhang Yuzhi raised his palm and stroked it smoothly, he was really into it. He used a lot of killing techniques in "Catching Dragons and Pressing Acupoints", but the acupoint-pushing technique was just theory talk before. This was a great opportunity to improve it.
The beautiful woman on the embroidered couch, although in the same position as the queen mother, is extremely sensitive.
He can react immediately to the slightest touch, which is an excellent specimen for learning this martial art.
"En~"
Concubine Wan was facing inward, her cheeks were like peach blossoms, her breath was as sweet as orchid. The collar of her luxurious phoenix robe was half open, revealing the phoenix robe underneath. Under the silk fabric embroidered with Suzhou phoenix tree pattern, the majestic Twin Towers were wrapped.
"Slow down, my lady..."
Just when she was feeling confused and disoriented, an extremely disappointing voice came from outside the bead curtain.
Cuizhu reported from outside the pearl curtain: "Your Majesty, the eunuch Qin, the commander of the Imperial Horse Administration, wants to see you."
Concubine Wan Guifei said dissatisfiedly: "Let him wait!"
Zhang Yu slowed down his movements, but Qin Shuner was the person he had found.
"My lady, Eunuch Qin is here to see you, or is it urgent? Why don't you let him answer the question from behind the curtain?"
Concubine Wan pondered for a moment, thinking of the assassin in the Imperial Stables and that bitch. Both issues had not been resolved yet. She really should not indulge in pleasure and should pay attention.
She nodded slightly: "Cuizhu, ask Qin Shuner to come in."
Wan Zhen'er struggled to sit up, only to feel her whole body limp, so she leaned back on the quilt and glanced at Li Yu, who was standing very respectfully in front of the embroidered couch. She felt like she had tasted the sweetness of Li Yu and couldn't live without him for a moment.
"Your servant greets the queen."
Concubine Wan asked, "What do you want to report?"
Qin Shuner looked towards the pearl curtain, his figure swaying, and he felt puzzled. Whenever he met the Imperial Concubine before, he would go straight into the inner room. Why was it that after his official position was promoted, the Imperial Concubine became a little distant from him?
"Your Majesty, I have been ordered to track down the assassin of the Imperial Stables. I have a clue, but... it is difficult to investigate thoroughly."
Concubine Wan was puzzled and asked, "Who else in the harem dares to stop you?"
Qin Shuner hesitated: "That's not the case."
"what happened?"
"Reporting to the queen, since the two brothers Yuan Daniu entered the Imperial Stables, I have arrested all those who were close to them and tortured them severely. At the same time, I checked the files and found three people who had private dealings with ministers outside the palace and secretly passed information to them, but none of them had the motive to assassinate the queen."
It was not uncommon for ministers to have financial dealings with eunuchs in order to figure out their superiors' intentions and get information. Moreover, the ordinary eunuchs in the Imperial Horse Administration were not in a position to provide any valuable secrets. Most of them were officials from other places who were foolish and were deceived by the little eunuchs.
Concubine Wan frowned and said, "So you didn't find anything?"
Qin Shuner was a little embarrassed: "That's not the case"
"I learned from them that a few days before the assassination, there was a man with a knife scar on his brow bone who had close contact with Yuan Daniu Er. This man also had the opportunity to enter and leave the imperial city and had the opportunity to bring a bow and crossbow into the palace."
Concubine Wan said dissatisfiedly: "This man is so suspicious, just arrest him and torture him." Qin Shun'er said: "I only know that he may be a Jinyiwei stationed in Bi'an Residence. Without a token, it is not easy for me to search inside."
"Bi'anju?"
"I am also in a dilemma. Firstly, these are just groundless clues, and Bi'an Residence is a forbidden area in the palace. Without the permission of the queen, even though I am temporarily in charge of Yeyouting, according to the established rules, I cannot enter without permission..."
Concubine Wan frowned slightly. As the Imperial Concubine, she exercised the power of the Empress Dowager and should know the harem well. This was indeed the case. However, she would have almost forgotten about the Bi'an Residence hidden deep in the Imperial Stables if Qin Shun'er hadn't mentioned it.
Zhang Yu was standing nearby, pretending to be curious, and asked with a smile, "Madam, what is this Bi'an Residence? Is there anyone in the palace who does not obey the Zhaode Palace?"
When Qin Shuner heard the voice, she realized that Zhang Yu was inside.
He originally thought that the Imperial Concubine was just in poor health and therefore did not want to see any guests, but he did not expect that the commander of the guards of Zhaode Palace was allowed to serve in the inner room.
Thinking of this, he remembered that Mr. Zhang looked handsome and had a bit of feminine features, but he was not a eunuch, but a tall and strong man with real swords and guns. The imperial concubine valued him so much, could it be, could it be...
Qin Shuner looked down at the ground, he was already numb.
I just pray to God that I can get the Bi'an token as soon as possible and fulfill the wish of this plague god. I need to find a way to make him leave the Forbidden City. If he continues to stay in the harem, who knows what inhumane things will happen.
Concubine Wan shook her head slightly and said, "Bi'an Residence is a secret place that I lent to Commander Wan to imprison important figures. The 200 Jinyiwei were also sent by Commander Wan. I rarely ask about it."
Everyone knows that the Commander Wan mentioned by the Imperial Concubine can only be the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Wan Chonglou, who has great power in the court. He is a distant relative of Concubine Wan and is known as the "Uncle of the King" in the court. Although he has a close relationship with the Zhaode Palace, he does not neglect his duties and behaves in a measured manner. He is not willing to become a tool for Concubine Wan to fight for power and has always been trusted by Emperor Yousheng.
"But since it involves the assassination of Yeyouting, there is no need to worry about it."
"I have said before that there is no forbidden area in the harem that cannot be investigated!"
Qin Shuner breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Then could your Majesty grant me the Bi'an token?"
Concubine Wan thought about it and shook her head, saying, "The token is placed behind the library in Fengning Palace... But Commander Wan said that those imprisoned in Bi'an Residence are those who affect the safety of the country and the stability of the dynasty. This token is of great importance and cannot be handed over to him casually. I am not feeling well today, so I will personally bring the token to the Imperial Horse Administration tomorrow to inspect the Jinyiwei in Bi'an Residence."
Qin Shuner didn't expect this reason to happen. It seems that the plan will not work.
He glanced helplessly behind the beaded curtain, then bowed and left.
Zhang Yu chuckled and said, "It concerns the safety of the country and the stability of the dynasty. Is what Lord Wan said a bit exaggerated?"
Concubine Wan smiled and said, "You think so too? He has been like this since he was a child, pretending to be profound and making big claims. He originally wanted to pursue a career in government, but he only passed the exam and became a juren. When I was still the Princess of Qi, I recommended him to the Jinyiwei, which allowed him to have the power he has today."
"I see."
Zhang Yu remembered "behind the library of Fengning Palace" in his mind. Now that he knew the whereabouts, he would naturally not wait for Concubine Wan to go to Yeyouting in person tomorrow. The sooner the better. He stole the token today and immediately went to Bi'anju to find Yang Fengming.
He had made up his mind and was about to say goodbye when he suddenly heard Wan Zhen'er say.
"Come closer to the bed."
Zhang Yu had no choice but to follow her instructions: "What do you want, Madam?"
Concubine Wan looked at Zhang Yu, and suddenly stretched out her hand, reaching directly into the trousers, and actually grabbed the "handle" she had been looking forward to.
She felt the weight and said with a seductive look: "How dare you! Do you really think I can't tell the difference between a hilt and a sword?"
(End of this chapter)