Time passed, and the days passed in the blink of an eye to May. The bright spring light and the scorching sun of early summer are passing on, and people's hearts seem to be becoming anxious with the gradually warming climate.

Since the beginning of summer, Duanxiang has been awakened at night by the emerging heat, and his spirit has been on the verge of collapse after half a month. Feng Wu loves her daughter very much, and the ice that was used in June in previous years moved into Fengwu Palace early this year. The ice wheel in the dormitory kept spinning all the time, and the anti-heat decoction prescribed by the imperial doctor never stopped for a day.

The ice in the side hall is almost used, and Shudie is planning to go to the imperial dining room to get some more ice. Thinking that she didn't need to do such rough work, but since she was forced by the queen to ask and recruit the princess's secret that year, Duan Xiang no longer trusted her as before. Her status as a close attendant was also replaced by the painted butterfly who entered the palace at the same time and has been serving by the princess's side, and now the book butterfly has been reduced to a second-class palace maid.

Walking to the main courtyard, Shudie met Miaoqing, who was also about to go out.

"Auntie." Shudie saluted respectfully.

"Is the ice in the princess's hall running out? It just so happened that the mother told me to go to the imperial dining room to see how the mung bean soup distributed to the various palaces was prepared, and let's go together. Miaoqing naturally greeted the book butterfly to go along, and the book butterfly was better than obeying her fate.

Shudie didn't talk much along the way, but Miaoqing asked a question, and she answered. Looking at her unhappy appearance, Miaoqing could probably guess that her current life was not very easy.

"I've heard that since the butterfly has taken your place, it's been very high-flying. Relying on the princess's favor and commanding the palace people? "Miao Qing and the queen have long heard of what the butterfly is doing. But for the sake of the butterfly's true loyalty and the princess's temperament, the queen turned a blind eye. The painting butterfly suddenly became favored, which of the minions in the palace is not red and white? Isn't this bitter, being disgusted with book butterflies!

"The slave maid and the painting butterfly have served the princess together since childhood, although her personality is stronger, but she is not a bad person, and she is also loyal to the princess. So...... The slave maid ......" Shudie stopped after saying half a sentence, presumably unwilling.

"You're open-minded, and you say good things for her. Don't be too disappointed. Miao Qing patted Shudie's shoulder and comforted: "You have served the princess for many years, and you have no merit and hard work, and the queen will not treat you badly." In a few years, the princess will also reach the age of leaving the cabinet, if the princess does not choose you to be a dowry, the mother intends to let you out of the palace with someone. ”

"Really?" Instead of staying in the palace and being idle, it is better to go out and fend for yourself!

"Naturally, it's true, is it possible that I dare to speculate on phoenix intentions?" As they spoke, the door to the dining room was close in front of them, and the two of them stopped chatting and walked briskly towards their destination.

Miaoqing finished the errand first, and she hurried back to serve, so she didn't wait for Shudie. She carried a food box containing mung bean soup alone, and deliberately chose a shortcut on the way back, but unexpectedly ran into a mocking show.

Zou Caiping squatted under the roots of the tree on the side of the road, and scolded in his mouth: "I! If it weren't for the prince's hanging, the old lady would have used to see your face? When I was the chef, you flattered one by one! Now that I'm in trouble, you're trying to trample on me? ”

It can be seen that Zou Caiping has had a very unsatisfactory life after returning from serving his sentence in the Criminal Division. Also, she was demoted from the head of the first division to the most subtle third-class palace maid, so it's no wonder that she can balance it. What's more, her position as the head of the meal was taken away by her opponent for more than ten years - Hu Zhenxia was transferred to the secretary, and Zhong Chengbi, the original head of the company, was promoted to the director. Now it's okay, the four divisions of the Shanggong Bureau, two of which are in the hands of the other party!

Zou Caiping, Hu Zhenxia and Lu Xiurong entered the palace at about the same time, and the ups and downs of more than ten years finally came out of their own way. However, people's ambitions will never be satisfied, and if you become the head of a division, you will want to be in a higher position. Cui Shanggong is getting older, and sooner or later someone needs to take over, and the candidate must be chosen from one of the four directors. Among the four people, Zou Caiping is the oldest and the most relied on by Cui Xin, if she is not convicted, she is most likely to become the next Shanggong. Because of this, she attracted the jealousy of the other two, among which Hu Zhenxia, who had the most fierce competition with her, was the worst.

"Yo! I said, who is this? Look familiar! It turned out to be a color screen sister! Speaking of Cao Cao Cao, Hu Zhenxia and several sisters from the other three divisions gathered around Zou Caiping proudly. Seeing this, Miao Qing hurriedly hid behind a nearby big tree.

"Oh, Sister Hu didn't say it, my sister really didn't see that this was Sister Zou! Look at this rough clothes, tsk...... How did my sister end up like this? "Si Zhen Lu Xiurong is dressed up brightly, but he is not young but likes to wear red and purple. She is also in charge of jewelry, and even the jewelry on her body is as luxurious as possible.

"Hmph, Lu Sizhen laughed. The people of the harem, even if they are rough and miscellaneous servants, their food and clothing are ten times better than that of ordinary people. I'm not very rude. When Si Zhen said this, didn't he accuse Cui Shanggong of mistreating the palace people? Innuendoly scolding her for being an abandoned "shoe"? Want to humiliate her? Don't!

Zou Caiping shot back at Lu Xiurong in a few words, and Lu Xiurong was so angry that he couldn't even pretend to be kind on the surface: "Zou Caiping!" Don't misinterpret me! What do you do in Shanggong for no reason? Do you think it's still the past, Cui Shanggong favors you everywhere? Now it's different from the past, are you guilty of sin, do you still think you are the most powerful subordinate of Shang Gong? Scold! Lu Xiurong rolled her eyes and shook the handkerchief in her hand disdainfully.

"My sister doesn't talk to her much, and now she can speak as fast as she wants!" Hu Zhenxia stopped Lu Xiurong behind her and stared at the woman squatting on the ground. Like Zou Caiping, who was beaten as a third-class palace maid at an age, I am afraid it will be difficult to turn over. She is now the head of the imperial dining room, and she casually gives her subordinates a hint, and she is not afraid that Zou Caiping will not suffer hardship.

Hu Sishan said yes. It has been nearly a year since you succeeded Zou Caiping as the chef, and you have taken care of the imperial dining room up and down in an orderly manner. Cui Shanggong said that although Hu Sishan was in charge of the dining room for the first time, his errands were no worse than his predecessor! It can be seen that Hu Sishan is the most important person in Shanggong at the moment. "Hu Zhenxia was Zhong Chengbi's old boss, and now she is fortunate to be promoted, and she is also promoted by Hu Zhenxia, how can she not help and agree?

"Then congratulations to Hu Sishan." Zou Caiping was too lazy to fight with them, and stood up and wanted to go back to work.

"Wait!" Hu Zhenxia stretched out her hand to block Zou Caiping's way: "Since you are willing to fall, don't blame me for being unkind as a boss." In the future, you will be responsible for pouring swill in the imperial dining room! As soon as Hu Zhenxia's voice fell, Lu Xiurong and Zhong Chengbi covered their mouths and sneered, but only the commander Wang Kewei was silent.

Going to swill is the lowest errand in the imperial dining room, and even the rough eunuchs are not willing to do it! Hu Zhenxia's arrangement was obviously a blatant humiliation of Zou Caiping. The soft and kind Wang Kewei was a little unbearable: "Sister Hu, this ...... Isn't that excessive? If Cui Shanggong knows about it......"

Hu Zhenxia glared at Wang Ke's only eye dissatisfiedly: "What if you know?" Cui Shanggong has long been waiting to see her! ”

Zhong Chengbi pulled Wang Kewei and persuaded in a low voice: "Sister, don't be confused, right now Hu Sishan is the former celebrity of Shanggong, and my sister is not worthy of offending Hu Sishan for the sake of a lowly person." ”

"That is, the two of them have been hostile for many years, and my sister can't interfere in their grievances. If you don't stand on Hu Sishan's side, when she becomes a Shanggong in the future, do you still want to have good fruits to eat? Lu Xiurong dislikes Zou Caiping and Hu Zhenxia. Helplessly, Hu Zhenxia was in the limelight, and she had no choice but to attach herself to Hu.

Zou Caiping is not without a temper at all, being humiliated by Hu Zhenxia to the point is unbearable! She tore off her apron and fell to the ground, and said hatefully: "Hu Zhenxia, you are too deceitful!" Do you really think I'm scared of you? ”

"What about lying to you? See who can still support you? Hu Zhenxia slapped Zou Caiping's face provocatively, and did not forget to add proudly: "Go and pour all the swill today, otherwise you won't have anything to eat at night!" Hahaha......" Several people left amid Hu Zhenxia's arrogant laughter.

The play is not interesting here, Miaoqing was about to leave, but stopped because of a familiar voice.

"Sorry, I'm late! Auntie has been waiting for a long time? But it was the thin monkey beside King Jin who suddenly appeared.

"You're here, I'm so waiting!" also suffered humiliation from Hu Zhenxia and them for no reason.

"Auntie can't help it, I really can't get out of it because of something." The thin monkey gave his hand to the smiling face.

Stretch out her hand and don't hit the smiling person, not to mention that she still has the capital to complain in her current situation? Zou Caiping waved his hand: "That's it, this is not a place to talk, let's go elsewhere." The two of them sneakily walked towards the backman.

I didn't expect Zou Caiping to have a relationship with King Jin's people, this is such a surprising discovery! Miaoqing put down the food box and quietly followed.

The skinny monkeys stopped in a deserted pavilion, and Miao Qing hid in the bushes below the pavilion and eavesdropped.

"Follow your lordship, did the King of Jin say when to save the old man out?" Zou Caiping's language was flattering, and even called the thin monkey an "adult".

"Hey, aunt is polite, just call me a skinny monkey. Your business, the prince remembers, but recently the prince has lacked skills, and he is really ......" The thin monkey laughed a few times, but Zou Caiping didn't buy it this time, because he used this set of words to perfunctory her every time.

"Thin monkey, you always say that the prince is busy, I understand. But the old slave has been out of the Punishment Division for half a year, and he has been bullied all day long, he is really fed up! This is different from what the prince promised at the beginning! "At the beginning, it was obviously agreed, she helped the King of Jin to drug the emperor, and the King of Jin allowed her to live in the field and find a way to help her out of the palace.

Zou Caiping is nearly forty years old, but Cui Xin's body is still strong, even if he does Shanggong for another ten years, it is more than enough. She can't wait to take over Cui Xin's position in the Shang Palace, instead of wasting ten years struggling in the palace, it is better to take advantage of the fact that she is too old to move and leave the palace as soon as possible to enjoy life.

"Auntie, bear with me a little longer! The prince has unfinished his important business, and the current situation is extremely tense, so he really can't take care of his aunt. But aunt don't worry, in a few days, everything will be fine. You see, the prince knew that his aunt was having a hard time, so he specially asked the younger one to send more silver taels to his aunt. I've taken care of your meals, and she'll take care of you. The thin monkey took out a bag of silver from his arms and stuffed it to Zou Caiping.

Zou Caiping reluctantly accepted the money, knowing that it was inconvenient for him to buy Hu Zhenxia and Cui Xin, and it was already the best result to be able to take care of the palm meal. Before the thin monkey left, she pleaded in every way: "I beg the lord to mention the matter of the old slave to the prince again, and the old slave still wants to get out of the palace as soon as possible." ”

The thin monkey nodded his head to indicate that he must bring the words, and then left in a hurry. Zou Caiping waited for a while, and then sighed and went back to the imperial dining room. Miaoqing got up from the bushes, rubbed her squatting feet, and thought to herself, it turned out that Zou Caiping didn't want to be Shang Gong, but he wanted to leave the palace. And she seems to have reached some ulterior secret with King Jin, maybe the queen can use this to force King Jin to comply!