PQE Chapter 13

Fu Chen looked away. The two guards returned to their original positions, just like when they entered the room. No one could tell anything by just looking at them. He did not dare to relax. He would not let himself fall into danger passively because of carelessness. After checking the surroundings to make sure it was safe, he said to Liu Zong who was standing blankly by the side, “Go check and record it.”

Liu Zong walked over obediently and followed every command. He glanced at the young eunuch, picked up the pen and ticked Fu Chen’s name.

After completing the process, Fu Chen clapped his hands lightly. The speed and frequency seemed to have been professionally trained, and the sound revealed a special rhythm.

After the applause ended, the five people returned to their original state as if nothing had happened. Liu Zong’s gaze slowly came back to his senses from the dull state. The momentary confusion and alertness made him look around. Seeing that everyone else was still doing things in an orderly manner, he wiped away the strange feeling in his heart.

When he found Fu Chen was still there, he waved his hand and said, “Hasn’t the check been completed? Why don’t you leave quickly?”

Then the next person’s name was called, and nothing seemed to have changed.

When Fu Chen came out, his face was still a little pale, his teeth were chattering slightly, his steps were unsteady, and cold sweat was dripping from his temples.

This body was still too young and could not withstand the aftereffects of high-intensity hypnosis. He staggered, holding onto the wall and gasping for breath.

This was also the reason why Ji Ke covered his hand and felt it was unusually cold when he returned to the prison a month ago.

After recovering from the shock, Fu Chen wiped his sweat. He could still get away with it now as he was young, but if he got older his male characteristics would become more and more obvious, and it would be several times more difficult to prevent others from noticing anything unusual. It seemed that he had to prepare early.

Fu Chen tidied himself up and left after he looked fine. When he arrived outside the Sidao Gate, he saw Wang Fugui and others waiting there. Although everyone looked pale before entering, they were able to relax and get over the difficult situation after they had overcome it.

The eunuchs in the palace are generally divided into three shifts, calculated according to the order, morning to lunch, lunch to bedtime, bedtime to midnight. Usually, young eunuchs like them work one or two shifts according to their job functions, and they may work three shifts when there is a shortage of manpower. Fu Chen is a sweeping eunuch, and needs to work two shifts from morning to afternoon.

Today is the day for inspection, so the first shift was naturally postponed, so everyone agreed to meet outside after finishing the work.

“Finally he came out, what took you so long? His face is so pale, as if he had put on powder.” Wang Fugui only felt that Fu Chen looked a little weak, but didn’t notice anything else. It was also because Fu Chen was good at concealing his appearance. He had fair skin, which made him look very beautiful in a different way.

“Wouldn’t it be better to check it more carefully?” Fu Chen made a dirty joke as if nothing had happened. The lives of young eunuchs were quite conventional most of the time, so they often entertained themselves. Fu Chen’s way of adjusting the atmosphere was more down-to-earth.

“Who told us that Chenzi is so beautiful that Master Liu will have to examine him carefully!” The speaker was Yang Sanma, a name given to him by Mu Ruida. He was in charge of the stables and specialized in taking care of a horse named “Feifu”, which was the exclusive horse of the third prince Shao Anlin. When it was difficult to take care of, he would call Fu Chen to help. Fu Chen was quick and efficient, which saved him a lot of trouble. Yang Sanma often met nobles in and out of the palace, and he received the most rewards among them. He had a special skill. He joined a drama troupe when he was young, and his ventriloquism was amazing.[the ability to speak without moving your lips so that your voice seems to be coming from someone or something else] The ghost cry that Li Xiangying heard in the middle of the night was actually from his mouth, which could be mistaken for the real thing.

“It seems that you don’t want my help from now on.” Fu Chen retorted.

“Please don’t, my little eunuch Fu, Grandpa Chen, I really need your help!” Yang Sanma rushed over, but Fu Chen dodged. He had a good relationship with Fu Chen. It should be said that there were few people in their group who could not have a good relationship with Fu Chen. Fu Chen was like air, not deliberately showing his presence, but it seemed that he should be there.

“Get out of here, you smell like a horse.” Fu Chen scolded with a smile and pushed him away.

Although the others wanted to laugh, they didn’t dare to. When Yang Sanma was first assigned the task, he was looked down upon. He stayed in the stable all day. Although this job allowed him to come into contact with nobles, almost no one could really win the eyes of nobles. At that time, Fu Chen was the only one in the whole room who was willing to get along with him. He was considered isolated. 

Now that Yang Sanma has become proud, those who originally laughed at him don’t dare to get close to him. It is said that he was quickly promoted to the fourth-rank eunuch, under the command of the Eunuch Supervisor, an official position in the twelve supervisors of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Although he still manages the stables, his power is much greater than it is now, and he is one level higher than Ye Xin. However, the token and the document have not been issued yet. I don’t know whether this man is nostalgic or can’t get used to sleeping in a good place. Every night after work, he will return to the Supervisory Courtyard to stay with everyone.

Fu Chen dared to joke with him, but others did not have the courage to do so. Status determines attitude, and this is true everywhere.

Yang Sanma was not angry when he was pushed away. He liked Fu Chen’s unpretentious attitude and knew how to handle things properly. Instead, he leaned over to whisper something in Fu Chen’s ear. His voice was too soft for people around to hear clearly. From his attitude, he seemed to be praising Fu Chen. Of course, only the two of them knew what he said.

After hearing what he said, Fu Chen nodded for a while and said, “Okay, call me when the time comes.”

Yang Sanma patted Fu Chen’s shoulder happily.

Ever since Li Xiangying suffered yesterday, everyone has been in a good mood and is walking and talking and laughing.

They heard this morning that Li Xiangying had been temporarily suspended from his post and confined to his own yard, and the specific punishment has not yet been handed down. The haunting is at best the work of wronged spirits, and at worst it threatens the stability of the emperor’s throne. The imperial palace is the place where the true dragon energy is most abundant, so how could a powerful ghost dare to harm the true dragon emperor?

Today, several people took advantage of the end of the inspection to go together, or to make some preparations for Wang Fugui and Xiaoyang to sign a marriage contract. First, they went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to obtain special approval, and then applied for the necessary materials, etc. Although the procedures were complicated, it was still a grand ceremony for everyone who wanted to pair up with a “Cai Hu”. As long as you are willing, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will not be completely ruthless. After all, there have not been many pairs of Cai Hu since the beginning of the dynasty.

After submitting the application, Fu Chen saw that the time was almost up, so he walked towards Yeting Lake to continue his daily cleaning.

The area around Yeting Lake is usually deserted, so this job is generally easy. Today, he took a small path and passed Mingshen Garden to reach the area of ​​Yeting Lake. When Fu Chen passed by a rockery in a pond, he heard a strange sound. Although he tried his best to suppress it, it was not difficult to hear the woman’s moan and the man’s heavy breathing.

His face suddenly changed. Doing such a shameful thing in broad daylight in the palace! ?

The hand holding the broom shook, and reason quickly returned, and he quickly grabbed the broom that was about to fall to the ground.

If you want to leave, you must pass through the archway of the courtyard. The archway faces the rockery, and you will definitely see him.

In just a few moments, Fu Chen had decided on his retreat route. He moved lightly and hid in the bamboo forest in the courtyard.

Just as he entered the bamboo forest, a breath that almost merged with the forest came from behind. Before he could react, a large hand with distinct joints covered his mouth. A faint cool fragrance lingered at the tip of his nose, elegant and otherworldly.

The seemingly gentle movements had explosive power that could only be felt when one was really close. The person who came was a martial artist. This was Fu Chen’s first judgment. This person’s moves were very fast, accurate and ruthless. It was obvious that there were already people in the bamboo forest before he came. They came earlier than him and probably did not want to alarm the people in the rockery. They took the initiative to gain the upper hand. This was Fu Chen’s second judgment.

After Fu Chen’s initial instinctive resistance, he stopped moving his body because he saw the delicate patterns on the exposed sleeves. The person who could wear such a sleeve must be of extraordinary status. The person’s movements slightly touched Fu Chen, and after making sure that Fu Chen would not scream, he left.

The soft fabric brushed against his skin, giving him goosebumps.

Fu Chen turned around and looked up, and was shocked. The man was wearing a green robe, with a faint smile on his face. His ruthless and desireless look revealed a noble aura. His every frown and smile could move people’s hearts. Just one glance could make people fall into eternal damnation. Before, he only saw him from a distance and remembered him in his heart. There are some people in this world who are born to be unattainable. There is no other person like him in the palace, the third prince Shao Anlin.

Just as he was about to salute, he was stopped by a look. Shao Anlin slowly shook his head, the meaning was obvious: now was not the time to be polite.

The bamboos were densely distributed and the two of them were standing quite close to each other. There was a faint smell from Shao Anlin that penetrated into the tip of his nose, and Fu Chen felt his nose was a little itchy.

Fu Chen seemed calm and composed, but he was actually a little worried. Although he was forced by the situation, with his status standing here, it would be a big deal for him if the Third Prince came to settle the score with him later.

Every second seemed like an eternity, and the couple put him in a dilemma and he could only wait for this live show to be over.

The man and woman in the garden were almost at the end, and the sounds were becoming more and more intense. The suppressed growls and groans, the “slap” sounds of flesh hitting each other, whipped Fu Chen’s heart again and again. He could fully foresee that if he was discovered by the people inside at this time, he could disappear quietly in the harem.

The man and woman changed positions many times. If Fu Chen had not left their original position quickly and quietly, they would have been seen by the people inside.

In the gap of the rockery, the woman’s hair and clothes were a little messy, her expression was blurred, and her usual manners were gone. She bent over and grabbed the rock with both hands. Her palace dress was lifted to her chest. Two milky white balls were rippling in the air. The towering part was held in the hands of the person behind her and changed its shape at will. Her white skin was a little dazzling in the sun. The man behind her moved faster and faster. Such a scale is rare even in modern times. The two people have completely forgotten themselves, and their faces are full of excitement and secret pleasure. And their faces are gradually exposed, but their true faces make Fu Chen even more frightened.

The woman was the noble concubine Qi, who had a distinguished family background and was favored by the emperor. She was the noble lady who caused Ye Xin to switch places to deliver lychees and ended up being punished. The other person involved, whom Fu Chen had seen before in Yeting Lake, was the second prince Shao Huayang, who had pushed Shao Huachi into Yeting Lake to make it look like he was drowned and was now the most powerful heir.

With this man’s vicious and reckless character, what would happen if his “good deeds” were seen by others?

The bamboo forest made a slight rustling sound, and Shao Huayang, who was still lying on Concubine Qi and enjoying the afterglow, suddenly looked up.

He looked around with sharp eyes and shouted, “Who!?”

Fu Chen’s heart was beating fast and his palms were sweating.

This translator has something to say:

*Ahem* That’s definitely not the last time you’ll see people doing that outdoors (yes, even our MC and ML, lol). Let me know if this requires a warning / \