dmims Chapter 185 4
Chapter 185 4
This year, the emperor promoted Concubine Rong and Concubine Qing, and also conferred the title of Prince Rong on Yongqi.
Afraid that Ruyi would be sad if she knew Yongqi had Yixin, Hailan did not tell Ruyi about the quarrel between mother and son.
But Rong Pei keenly felt that although Yongqi still often came to Yikun Palace to pay his respects and often sent gifts to Yikun Palace, he still felt much more distant.
Ruyi didn't care about these things. As autumn turned to winter, she asked, "Rong Pei, is Ling Yunche still working in the flower room?"
Rong Pei said: "Although he is still working in the flower room, Aunt Li, who is in charge of the flower room, often torments Ling Yunche. Not only does she assign the dirty and tiring work in the flower room to Ling Yunche, she also makes Ling Yunche help with work outside, such as the Sizhiku and the laundry department."
Ruyi frowned and said, "But it was Maoqian who ordered it? It's been so long, and Maoqian is still torturing Ling Yunche like this. She is really vicious! Concubine Ling didn't care about it, which is really against the rules!"
Rong Pei asked, "Is the Empress going to take care of Concubine Ling, since she indulges the maidservants around her and tortures the palace servants?"
Ruyi shook her head. "If I take charge, it would be too conspicuous. I remember Lingzhi seems to be a manager in the Sizhiku. Tell Lingzhi to take better care of Ling Yunche."
Rong Pei nodded and went to the Sizhiku. Lingzhi hated Rong Pei for torturing her in Yiku Palace for so many years and she never had the chance to act like the aunt in charge.
Rong Pei said, "Lingzhi, the Queen Mother ordered that from now on when Ling Yunche comes to your Sizhiku to help, you should take care of him more and don't let him get tired."
Lingzhi said, "Those are the tasks that Aunt Li from the Flower Room assigned to Ling Yunche. Besides, Ling Yunche came to Sizhiku to help. If he doesn't do it, how can we handle it?"
When it comes to Lingzhi, Rong Pei has always been used to ordering her around, and even after many years, she still can't change her arrogant tone.
"This is the Queen's order, just follow it, why are you talking so much nonsense? Do you want to be slapped again?"
Rong Pei left after saying this, which made Lingzhi very angry.
It was bad enough that she was bullied by Rong Pei in Yikun Palace. Even when she was hiding in Sizhiku, Rong Pei still acted so arrogant.
Lingzhi had no grudge against Ling Yunche originally, although it was Aunt Li who deliberately made things difficult for Ling Yunche and asked him to come to Sizhiku to help with the work.
Lingzhi didn't assign him any heavy or strenuous work out of pity for him. On the contrary, Ling Yunche could rest for a while in the Sizhiku and get some food to fill his stomach.
At this time, a little maid from the Sizhiku came to report, "Aunt Lingzhi, Xiao Lingzi from the Flower Room is here. Should we still ask him to deliver the clothes?"
Lingzhi was immediately angry and said, "What clothes are you sending? Can't you see that the yard is full of fallen leaves? Tell Xiao Lingzi to clean up the Sizhiku inside and out. If I find a fallen leaf, he won't be able to leave!"
"Also, he is here to work in our Sizhiku, not to eat here. No one is allowed to give him food from now on. Do you hear me?!"
Lingzhi has always been good-tempered, and it's rare for her to get so angry at her servants. The little palace maid was stunned by her scolding.
The little palace maid didn't know what was going on, so she took out her resentment on Ling Yunche.
Ling Yunche originally wanted to come to Sizhiku to take a break and find something to eat to fill his stomach, but he didn't expect to have to work again.
Ling Yunche inquired, "Didn't you always deliver and sort clothes before? Why did you just sweep the floor today?"
The little maid said unhappily, "I just swept the floor when you were told to do so. Why are you talking so much nonsense?"
Ling Yunche pointed to the yard and said, "Sizhiku is so big, how long will it take me to clean it all by myself? I've been doing heavy work in the greenhouse all day and haven't eaten yet. Can you give me something to eat first?"
The little maid said angrily, "I don't care how long you have to sweep, but there can't be a single fallen leaf! You came to our Sizhiku to help with the work, not to eat and rest with us. If you want to eat, go back to your greenhouse! Hurry up!"
Ling Yunche didn't understand why the little palace maid suddenly changed her attitude. In the past, the little palace maid was angry somewhere else and took it out on him on purpose.
"I know your housekeeper, Aunt Lingzhi. She didn't ask me to sweep the floor. Why don't you go ask Aunt Lingzhi?"
Lingzhi came out at the right time, and without waiting for Ling Yunche to get close to her, Lingzhi spoke loudly to the people in Sizhiku.
"This aunt only knows Guard Ling Yunche, but not Little Lingzi. Your Aunt Li from the Flower Room specially asked you to come here to help the Sizhiku, not to let you come to our Sizhiku to enjoy yourself!"
"Listen carefully, everyone. Although our Sizhiku is not as busy as the flower house or the laundry department, it is not a place for people to enjoy leisure time! There is only so much work to do. If you don't want to let outsiders do it, then do it yourself!"
Ling Yunche was confused and wanted to find Lingzhi to beg for mercy, but Lingzhi ignored him and went back to her room to rest.
Lingzhi has said this much, and the people working in Sizhiku are not fools.
They all became angry with Ling Yunche and ordered him to do all kinds of chores.
Lingzhi looked through the window at Ling Yunche who was being bossed around, and thought to herself, "I didn't take advantage of you becoming a eunuch, so I let you enjoy a moment of leisure in my Sizhiku. Who would have thought that Rong Pei, that fierce woman, would dare to order me around in that tone!"
"When I was in Yikun Palace, Rong Pei suppressed me everywhere and tortured me in various ways. The Empress not only left me alone, but also detained me and refused to let me leave the palace. She kept me alive until I was forty years old! If it weren't for the mercy of the Imperial Concubine Ling, how could I have such a good life today?"
"Even so, I didn't add insult to injury when the Empress and Rong Pei were down and out. But how can the Empress have the nerve to ask me to do things for her? And let Rong Pei boss me around? This is outrageous!"
"You've even come to the Sizhiku to bully me? If that's the case, then don't blame me, Ling Yunche. Oh no, little Lingzi. If you want to blame someone, blame the Empress and Rong Pei!"
"My Lady Concubine Ling, I hope you can remain in the palace forever, and even better, completely replace the Queen. By then, I wonder if the Queen will still be so condescending when talking to Rong Pei!"
Rong Pei returned to Yikun Palace and reported to Ruyi, "Your Majesty, I have already told Lingzhi."
Ruyi said, "Sizhiku isn't a good place, but at least it's quite quiet. I hope Ling Yunche can recuperate in Sizhiku. After a while, let Lingzhi think of a way to get Ling Yunche from the flower room."
Rong Pei replied, "Yes, I've remembered that. Fortunately, the Queen did not let Lingzhi leave the palace, otherwise there would be no way to arrange for Ling Yunche. Lingzhi has served the Queen for so many years, she will definitely do a good job of this task, the Queen can rest assured!"
After hearing what Rong Pei said, Ruyi also felt that her original decision was correct and very foresighted.