She didn't faint, just her head was groggy. Unconsciously, he found that he had been taken back to Chuxiu Palace, and the person around him should be a green warbler. But when he woke up, he found that he was the only one in Chuxiu Palace.

Sang Zhi touched his forehead, and the fever had subsided. There are only a few cleaning maids left in the huge Chuxiu Palace, some of whom are working outside, and some are sewing and mending clothes. She got up and poured a glass of water, and was about to send it to her mouth, when she saw Tong'er running over like a gust of wind, "Mulberry branches!" ”

Sang Zhi's hand shook, and the water in the cup almost spilled on himself. When I looked at Tong'er, I found that her attitude had changed greatly, and she was no longer shouting to herself like she had done a few days ago, but showing an earnest attitude, "Mulberry Branch, you're awake!" Do you want to drink water? I'll pour it for you! ”

As he spoke, he snatched the cup in Sang Zhi's hand, "The water is cold, I'll change it for you!" He poured her another glass.

Sang Zhi couldn't cry or laugh. The water she just poured, how could it be cold! Tong'er was suddenly so attentive that Sangzhi was very unaccustomed to it, "Tong'er, are you in trouble?" ”

Tong'er smiled affectionately, "It's my business to take care of you." Without allowing Sangzhi to speak, Tong'er said to herself, "The imperial concubine Niangniang is really a bodhisattva, Sangzhi, you don't know how lucky you are!" It turned out to be the imperial doctor who was personally summoned to you by the imperial concubine, alas, your illness is really worth it! ”

Tong'er chattered, "But don't worry, the imperial doctor said that you are weak and hot, just drink the medicine for two days." As he spoke, he took Sang Zhi's hand, "Sang Zhi, you see that I am so good to you, if you are reused by Niang Niang in the future, you must remember me." ”

After listening to so much, Sang Zhi felt that the last sentence was what Tong'er wanted to say. She roughly understood the course of the matter, and then sighed silently. The world is hot and cold, and it tends to be inflammatory, why does it seem that palace maids and eunuchs are difficult to come out of this? Sang Zhi sighed lightly, probably because their servile education was too deep into the bone marrow, the palace maids and eunuchs entered the palace early, and they were born as clothed slaves for generations, so they are used to looking at people and things with a snobbish eye.

After all, she is a palace maid, how can Sang Zhi recuperate for too long, but she barely rests for a day, and she has to work as usual the next day. Although Tong'er treated her with a better attitude, she didn't expect that Sang Zhi would be jealous of the leading palace maid because she was treated by the imperial concubine Niangniang and called the imperial doctor, and she sneered at her coldly, "It's just that the master has taken a second look, what's the big deal!" is not a cheap palace maid. I sue you, that's the imperial concubine's kindness, but it's not that you have any ability, don't go to work quickly! ”

Sang Zhi doesn't care about her for the time being, but can't see it. Tong'er didn't dare to offend the leading palace maid, and gradually became estranged from her. For a long time, I didn't see any other leniency for the Mulberry Branch, so the palace maids originally lost their awe of the Mulberry Branch because of that kindness. She was the last group of palace maids to enter the Chengqian Palace, and she was the most inferior in terms of qualifications and background, and it was almost inevitable that she would be enslaved by the "old man".

In the blink of an eye, a month has passed in Chengqian Palace, Mengdong has arrived, the north wind is lingering, and the weather is getting colder and colder. During this period, Mulberry Branch did not see the green warbler, which made her almost think that it was a hallucination. Sang Zhi couldn't even beg for his own life, and the battle between the palace maids was so tragic. It's just fortunate that others don't take her seriously, she is the lowest little palace maid, so although there are occasional bullies, it will not be as strong as the conflict between the leading palace maid and other palace maids.

Sang Zhi watched silently, feeling that the time was about to be ripe. She calmly suffered grievances for a month, in order to find out the temperament, habits, hobbies and shortcomings of these palace maids. Only by knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent can one win a hundred battles. When you are a newcomer, you can't be reckless. But now it's different, although she doesn't cause trouble, she must not be bullied. In a month's time, she saw that these palace maids were all working independently, and none of them were really interacting with others. That means there's no clique. In fact, it is forbidden for the palace ladies to engage in small gangs. But this is very good for Sang Zhi, because it also means that no one else will interfere if any palace maid is bullied. The point of "bullying the soft and fearing the hard" is even more vividly embodied.

The imperial concubine Niangniang is the assistant harem, and this month has come to distribute charcoal fires to the palaces. It is forbidden to burn firewood in the palace to prevent water from going away. All palaces are charcoal-burning, and it is strictly forbidden to make fires without permission. Sang Zhi was still cleaning the window, Tong'er brought charcoal fire again, and the little palace maid had already recovered her original attitude, and instructed Sang Zhiyi, "Sang Zhi, you go to Yongshou Palace to send these charcoals." ”

It was this moment that Mulberry Branch was waiting for. This Tong'er's kung fu of tending to be inflammatory, holding high and stepping on low, is simply perfect, and has the same problem as most palace maids. Sang Zhi sneered and shook the rag, "How long have I been in Chengqian Palace?" ”

"Who cares how long you come, go and deliver charcoal." Tong'er grimaced angrily.

Sang Zhi was expressionless, walked directly in front of her and grabbed the charcoal basket, and pushed hard, Tong'er might as well she suddenly made a move, and fell to the ground with an exclamation, and the charcoal in her hand fell to the ground.

"You!" Tong'er was furious, "Mulberry Branch, you dare to push me!" ”

Sang Zhi raised his chin slightly, "You accidentally fell yourself." ”

"Nonsense!" Tong'er got up and was about to scuffle the mulberry branches. Mulberry dodged and dodged.

The leading palace maid came over, "What are you doing!" She glanced at the mulberry branch, and then at Tong'er, "Tong'er, mulberry branch, what kind of system have you become!" ”

Tong'er yelled, "Sister, Mulberry Branches push me!" ”

"Who saw that?" Sang Zhi stood indifferently, "She fell on her own." ”

Tong'er was angry, and she was about to fight when she came up. Sang Zhi no longer dodged, she just wanted Tong'er to attract attention, attracting the attention of other palace maids here, this time seeing Tong'er crazy, Sang Zhi stood still on both feet, saw her coming, and when she rushed over, she "snapped" and slapped Tong'er in the face with lightning speed. Tong'er was stunned.

The palace maids were also stunned.

But Sangzhi still stood still, "She did it first, and everyone saw it." She stood awe-inspiring, still silent for a month.

The palace maids have always bullied the weak and feared the hard, and even the leading palace maids are a little timid at this time. Although she is the leader, she is just early and more qualified, but in fact, she has no grade like other palace maids such as Sang Zhi, and is just an inferior slave.

Sang Zhi said, "We are all the same palace maids, each of us should do our own thing, and don't always think about instructing others." Just because I don't bother with someone doesn't mean that person can kick their nose in the face. I Sangzhi thinks that I have never been a good man and a woman, and it is best for everyone to not interfere with the river water, otherwise I am not afraid of death. After that, he picked up his rag and continued to clean the window.

Tong'er came back to her senses and was about to scuffle, but Sangzhi suddenly turned around and looked at her coldly. The eyes were fierce and fierce, and the gloomy color frightened her. She froze in place, covering her face and forgetting to cry.

The leading palace maid saw that the momentum was not good, and she did not dare to speak out. Trouble spreads here, and everyone has to be punished. So she shouted, "Tong'er, let you go and deliver charcoal, what are you doing with it!" Don't forget the rules of Chuxiu Palace! If you delay things, you have a few heads that can afford it! ”

Tong'er was scolded. I just fell to the ground, I was dirty, and my palms were broken. was beaten again, the fingerprints on her face have not disappeared, and she is still scolded at this time, she doesn't dare to resist, let alone cry. The rules of Chuxiu Palace are not allowed to hear crying, which is unlucky. She endured it, and reluctantly picked up the charcoal on the ground.

The palace maids all went to do their own things, but they glanced at the mulberry branches from time to time.

Someone whispered, "I thought it was a stuffy gourd, who knew it was so ruthless." ”

The other chimed in, "I just said don't mess with her, see I'm right, right?" When she first arrived, I thought she was different. ”

The leading palace maid also seemed to inadvertently sweep the mulberry branches, cleared her throat and shouted, "Don't talk when you work, forget the rules!" She had the courage to say to Sang Zhi, "Sang Zhi, don't forget the rules of Chuxiu Palace!" ”

Sang Zhi glanced at her lightly and sneered, "What do you think you are?" You are the same as us, before you say us, tell yourself first, don't forget the rules of Chuxiu Palace. ”

Suddenly, Chuxiu Palace was quiet. The palace maids' eyes changed a few times when they looked at Sang Zhi, and they didn't dare to speak anymore. The leading palace maid touched a nail, glared at Sang Zhi hatefully, and said nothing.

Tong'er's tears on the side fell silently, and she didn't dare to change her clothes with a gray face, for fear that she would be too late and pick up charcoal little by little. Mulberry Branch glanced at it, and then glanced at it again. That Tong'er is only fourteen or fifteen years old, and in the eyes of Sang Zhi, she is just an ignorant girl. Sang Zhi looked at it inadvertently several times, and couldn't help but feel compassion. Her purpose has been achieved, and she has given everyone a dismount to let everyone know that she is not easy to bully. At this time, looking at Tong'er's little person, she didn't dare to speak up after being wronged, and she didn't hold back her submissive appearance.

Sang Zhi sighed, and as soon as he walked in front of Tong'er, Tong'er trembled, "You...... What do you want to do! ”

I didn't expect her to be afraid of this. Sang Zhi pursed her lips and squatted down to help her pick up charcoal.

Tong'er was stunned and didn't dare to look at her, but said, "Don't be pretending to be kind!" ”

"Tong'er," Sang Zhi's voice was cold, "you are to blame for what happened today." Whether you have bullied me or not, you know it in your own heart. I originally thought that you were young and that you were a younger sister, so I was more tolerant of you. It's just that you don't want to repent and change your efforts, that's why you ended up like this. ”

Tong'er glanced at her, "Who wouldn't say good things!" ”

Only then did Sang Zhi see that Tong'er's face was full of tears, and his face was messy and charcoal, which was really a wolf. She sighed, "If you go to the Yongshou Palace like this, I'm afraid that you will be punished for the crime of flouting the palace rules." ”

Tong'er's tears fell even more, "I'm a minion, and I have to do whatever the master wants." The master wants me to die on the third watch, who dares to keep me until the fifth watch! Blame me for my miserable life! ”

Sang Zhi groaned for a while, although he had the heart to help her, Sang Zhi had lingering palpitations about going to Yongshou Palace. She looked around, and no one would be willing to help Tong'er deliver it. Tong'er's tears burst into her eyes, and she didn't dare to speak out. Sang Zhi didn't speak, just watched Tong'er hang her head, her thin body holding the charcoal basket and walking out step by step.

If she is really allowed to go out like this, I am afraid that it will not be good. The leading palace maid obviously also found out about this situation, and scolded her loudly, "You don't know how to wipe your face, if you go out like this, Chengqian Palace's face will be lost to you!" ”

Tong'er still resigned, "It's too late." ”

The leading palace maid came up and was about to pick up her dirty clothes, "Change it here!" Tong'er was frightened and hurriedly wanted to hide.

Sang Zhi rushed forward in a few steps and pushed away the leading palace maid, "What are you doing!" ”

"Mulberry Branch, what kind of good person are you pretending! She is so rude, she is seen by her mother, she can't save her life, and everyone here will be punished! ”

Sang Zhi gritted his teeth and looked at her coldly, "I'll send it for her." ”

Kiri'er looked at her in surprise. To be honest, Tong'er actually didn't dare to go to Yongshou Palace. Before Sang Zhi came, she had always gone to Yongshou Palace, and she had to be scolded and abused every time. When Sang Zhi came, she breathed a sigh of relief. It's just that you shouldn't turn to bullying mulberry branches.

As soon as he finished speaking, Sang Zhi himself was shocked into a cold sweat and felt that his legs were weak. She wanted to regret it, but everyone around her looked like they were watching a good show, especially the leading palace maid seemed to be waiting to take her handle, so Sang Zhi had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "Tong'er, this is my pity for you." She took the charcoal basket, glared at the leading palace maid, and still headed in the direction of Yongshou Palace.

I was nervous all the way, and the more I walked, the weaker my legs became, and I felt that I was killing myself. She racked her brains before it suddenly occurred to her that it was a big deal to hand over the charcoal to the two eunuchs guarding the door. Sang Zhi thought to himself, if he didn't go in and see Mama and that Aunt Jin, he would probably be fine, right?

I wonder if I'll ever meet Sole again. After calming down, Sang Zhi felt a little hormonal in his heart. Although the matter was caused by factors, if Su Le hadn't saved her, he would have died now, right? Although she knew that she should never have any more entanglements with that girl in the future, and it was best to avoid it, she felt a little guilty because of this thought. Of course, she understood that what happened last time was not what Su Le meant, and in that situation, Su Le seemed to have a conflict with Concubine Jing for her?

Sang Zhi felt that Su Le was just an underage girl after all, and probably didn't have any playmates, so it was pitiful. She was moved by compassion and couldn't bear it. There is still a piece of softness hidden in the bottom of the heart, not like people who have lived in the deep palace for a long time and don't know what soft-heartedness is.

Mulberry always looked at everyone in this palace with compassion, and felt that they were all sacrifices of this era. These people either don't know who they are, or they know that they are human but can't be a good person, although there is inevitably something hateful, but in the final analysis, they are all pitiful people.

She sees it with an outsider mentality, and even if she is among them, she does not want to be one of them. She thought, no matter what, she should not lose the foundation of being a human being. Even if you lose, try to maintain your dignity as a human being. She is the only sober person, and in order to save her life, she should naturally follow the times, but her heart can't also become a servile heart.

Only, where is the end of this road? There is no hope in sight. There was a sense of powerless despair that spread, and Sang Zhi clutched the charcoal basket tightly, for fear that he would also be swallowed up by the giant beast.