In the palace.

As the sky darkened.

Patrol soldiers patrol.

The harem gradually quieted down.

But the silence is only superficial.

No matter how strict the rules in the palace are, it is impossible to completely follow them.

It's like a curfew in Kyoto.

In the dark corners, there were still people hiding from the patrolling soldiers, walking.

There are those who go to the Loutai Goulan wine shop and other gold caves to get drunk and dream of death.

There is also the old king next door, who climbs the courtyard over the wall, looking for a pretty lady to have fun in time.

There are many different situations in life.

The same is true in the harem.

People are social animals, and where there are people, there is society.

The harem has 8,000 eunuchs and tens of thousands of palace maids, and has formed a unique social system.

Xu Shouyun looked at the inconspicuous palace in front of him, the vermilion paint at the entrance of the palace had peeled off, and it looked like it had not been repaired for a long time.

This is very rare in the harem.

You must know that when the first emperor was in power, he overhauled and rebuilt, and this kind of dilapidated palace actually existed, which is to look down on the first emperor!

"Manager Xu, here, this is Youle Palace!"

The little eunuch who led the way bent over and said respectfully and flatteringly.

"Yuraku Palace?"

Xu Shouyun was puzzled.

When the little eunuch heard this, he was slightly stunned, thinking that it had not been long since Mr. Xu entered the palace, and many things did not know that this was normal, so he immediately opened his mouth to explain.

"Yes, Manager Xu, this Youle Palace was originally called Xianshu Palace, which was built by the first emperor for a concubine forty years ago. But the concubine was pampered and arrogant, and even wanted to mix in the affairs of the court, and was later beaten into the cold palace by the first emperor, and the Xianshu Palace came to an end. ”

"Father-in-law Xu, you have just walked all the way, and you have also seen that there are basically no lights in the palace in this area, just because this area is the cold palace in the harem."

The little eunuch continued to explain: "After the Xianshu Palace was snubbed, it was not repaired for a long time, and later some of the concubines and Niangniang who were beaten into the cold palace were also arranged by the chief manager and the queen mother in this area. ”

"With the death of these concubines, this piece has begun to be abandoned. None of the concubines wanted to move in, and they all said that this was an ominous place. ”

"Slowly, in the harem, some adults in charge of the palace began to use these abandoned palaces to start doing business."

"And Youle Palace, which is the casino in charge of Gonggong Chen, is rich and happy today, so it is called Youle Palace by the big guy!"

After listening to this, Xu Shouyun understood.

Affection is the side hustle of a group of eunuchs.

That's right, there are more than 8,000 eunuchs in the harem and tens of thousands of palace maids.

Plus some patrolling Praetorian Guards and those on duty.

Although you can't enter the palace, it's still in the palace.

And those concubines, how many mothers are there?

There are only a few dozen.

Such a gathering place of tens of thousands of people is just like the small town of later generations, no, there are not so many people in ordinary towns.

How could there be no side hustles?

Where there is demand, there will be a market.

Otherwise, what will happen to the money you receive every month?

Sent home?

What are you kidding, when you enter the palace, you already have a sum of money to sell yourself, and since then the grievances have been over.

Although most of the eunuchs and palace maids were sent in when they were children.

But when you grow up and understand things, who wants to be a eunuch.

Who will send the money home?

Out of the Imperial Palace to Kyoto flowers?

Then don't even think about it, there are only a few people who can get out of the palace, just a few people.

Most of this life has been in the palace.

So, there is only one result, in the palace flowers?

"There should be something else besides Yuraku, right?"

Xu Shouyun asked.

"Father-in-law Xu, what you said is right, in the harem, almost everyone in charge of the palace has his own side business."

The little eunuch flattered and continued: "Like the head of the imperial dining room, a restaurant was opened, and the ingredients that Your Majesty couldn't eat were sold in the restaurant, which is the favorite place for most people to go, and His Majesty eats the same thing, I am excited to think about it, but it's a pity that it's too expensive, and the small monthly money is only enough to go reluctantly once." ”

"There is also a flower building opened by the palace of the master, and there are some palace maids in it who can drink and sleep with you."

"There is also the head of the imperial study, which contains all kinds of books."

"Books?" Hearing this, Xu Shouyun was puzzled.

The eunuch of the harem, he has learned a lot in the past few months.

Although they can read and write, it is enough to make them read.

It is estimated that it is like reading a wordless book in the sky, and I can't understand anything.

Moreover, in the past few months, I haven't seen any eunuchs and palace maids read books.

"That's right, it's all the wild history that the head of the imperial study got from the study outside the palace, and the last time I rented a set of picture books, the heroes in it are really ......"

"Needless to say, you go ahead and introduce." Xu Shouyun stopped talking about the little eunuch.

"Yes, Father-in-law Xu, in the harem, there are many shops, during the day, they are all closed, and at night, they will be open."

The little eunuch continued.

After a while, Xu Shouyun understood clearly.

This harem is really lively.

A grocery store purchased by the Praetorian Guards from outside the palace, selling daily necessities, spices, and curiosities.

There are also clean rooms that sell porcelain for storing treasures.

There are also various martial arts cheats, medicinal diet and medicinal materials, as well as internal strength and heart methods, etc.

In the harem, there are only two ways to get promoted.

The first one, having money can speak, so that you can climb up to the relationship, attach yourself to other superiors, and rise.

The second is strength, if you are strong, you will be favored by the big guy and become a similar thug henchman, after all, eight thousand eunuchs, everyone practices martial arts, and the masters are like clouds, but they are not just talking.

Anyway, it's just eating, drinking, and having fun, everything.

What is outside the palace, it is all here.

Xu Shouyun was also shocked after hearing this.

I didn't expect that in the harem, it was so exciting.

"Alright, that's all for today, I'm ......"

Xu Shouyun hadn't finished speaking.

The token in his arms suddenly vibrate.

Connector Summons.

"I'm not going in today, I'm going to take time back, you can take me around this harem."

Xu Shouyun took out a piece of broken silver from his arms and threw it to the little eunuch.

The little eunuch hurriedly caught it with both hands, and a bright smile appeared on his face.

"Thank you, Mr. Xu, if you have something to do in the future, you can directly greet the small one, and the small one is willing to serve the dogs and horses."

"Hmm!"

Xu Shouyun nodded, didn't delay much, turned around and left.

After the little eunuch waited for Xu Shouyun to leave, he weighed the silver in his hand: "There are two taels, and Manager Xu is really generous." ”

……

Soon, Xu Shouyun came to his destination.

As soon as I entered the door, the figure of the connector appeared in sight.

"My subordinates meet your lordship."

Xu Shouyun stepped forward and saluted.

"Why is it so long today?"

Jiang Ling turned around and asked.

On weekdays, the summons were very fast, but today it was more than a quarter of an hour late.

Xu Shouyun naturally wouldn't say that he had seen the excitement of the harem.

So, I found a reason at random: "My stomach is a little uncomfortable, and the thatched house has been delayed for a while." ”

Jiang Ling didn't care too much.

At this moment, her mind was above King Yan, and she immediately opened her mouth to talk about it.

……

(End of chapter)