After the death of the previous emperor, the Empress Dowager became arrogant

Chapter 158 Remembering the Past

The young eunuch did not dare to look up, and could only bend over and reply: "Ancestor, this is the result of our sons' verification, is it not..."

Eunuch Shun immediately rebuked him, "Remember, when you are working in the palace, you should have a sense of what you should and shouldn't say. Don't think that the masters are kind and will let you be so unruly. Those who live long in this palace are always those who can control their words and actions."

The young eunuch had actually been in the palace for quite some time, but the person he admired most was still the old ancestor.

Having served two masters, he is still so honored and favored. The knowledge here is enough for those of them who are below to learn for a lifetime.

"Go back and tell those people to shut their mouths. I don't care what people outside say, but I cannot have any traitors among my subordinates. Everything will be decided by His Majesty and the Queen Mother, and it is not up to others to make comments."

The young eunuch had just been scolded, so he didn't dare to refute at all. He kept saying, "Yes, yes, yes, I've got it all down. I'll go back and tell them."

Eunuch Shun took the things and went to see Wen Chengyu.

His master is His Majesty, so naturally he has to present it to His Majesty first.

Wen Chengyu leaned back on the bed and looked at the account book. "Take it and tell my mother so that she can have a better idea. After all, this matter involves the Lou family."

Eunuch Shun went to the Queen Mother's palace again.

Empress Dowager Yuan stayed in the Buddhist temple all day long and did not interfere in the affairs of the palace. However, she had many spies under her control and any movement in the capital could be heard by her.

She had already known the outcome of today, so when Eunuch Shun arrived, Nanny Zhou respectfully invited him into the hall and greeted him well.

Empress Dowager Yuan changed into her casual clothes and wore only a simple hair accessory on her head. She looked plain, but had a compassionate look as if she was a vegetarian and chanting Buddhist scriptures.

Eunuch Shun did not dare to be arrogant and hurriedly stood up to greet him.

Empress Dowager Yuan raised her hand to stop him and said, "It's been a long time since we last met, eunuch."

Eunuch Shun's face became more respectful, "I always thought that your Majesty was concentrating on practicing Buddhism, so I didn't dare to disturb you."

Empress Dowager Yuan didn't want to hear these polite words, so she changed the subject and said, "You often serve the emperor. You must have something important to ask me today. Tell me."

All the maids in the hall left. Eunuch Shun lowered his head and handed the account book to Nanny Zhou.

Empress Dowager Yuan nodded after reading it. "I know about this. Go and tell the emperor not to worry about me. Just deal with this matter as it should be dealt with. If they are really guilty, punish them according to the law."

Eunuch Shun returned along the same route with the things.

Empress Dowager Yuan walked out of the bedroom with the help of Nanny Zhou. The moon was bright and the wind was clear outside, but the whole palace seemed even more eerie.

She stroked her nails and said casually, "I can't even remember how many years I've been in the palace."

Madam Zhou replied, "Thirty-eight years. After this autumn, it will be thirty-nine years."

"It's been thirty-nine years," Queen Mother Yuan sighed, "Yu'er has grown up now. No wonder I sometimes feel that he is not real when I look at him. I can still remember the scene when he got married."

There seemed to be some girlish coquettishness in her tone. When Nanny Zhou heard it, her eyes suddenly became moist. She quickly turned her head to wipe her tears, not daring to let her master see.

She has been with her master for so many years and knows how difficult it is for her to live in this palace. Now that she can see this side of her master, she can't help but recall the leisurely time she had in the Yuan family before entering the palace.