Chapter 265

Near the end of the new year, there was a heavy snow in the capital. In a remote palace of the Forbidden City, an old eunuch of some age was sitting by the fire, rubbing his left knee. His leg was injured in his early years, and he was most afraid of cold. When it came to winter, it felt like a needle prick. Many methods were used, but they had no effect. Today, there was another heavy snow. He went outside for a walk, and it was very painful when he came back. In the meantime, a young eunuch came in from the outside. After the little eunuch came in, he took out an oil paper bag from his arms and walked to the old eunuch with a smile. "Godfather, look, I brought your favorite pork and stewed peanuts."

Before the words were heard, the little eunuch saw the old eunuch kneading his left hand. He quickly put the bittern on the table and walked to the old eunuch. "Godfather, your leg is starting to hurt again? Did you go out on my back today? Didn't I tell you? If there's something I'll do for you when I come back, you won't listen. Look, this meeting has suffered again? " While muttering, he took a wooden basin from the corner, found a medicine bag wrapped in gauze and put it in. Then he lifted the kettle on the stove and poured it into most of the basin of boiling water.

Then, the little eunuch put the wooden basin in front of the old eunuch, neatly took off the old eunuch's shoes and socks, and soaked his feet in the basin. The water temperature was a little hot, and the old eunuch exclaimed, "you little son of a bitch, do you want to burn me to death?" The little eunuch replied impolitely, "you deserve to be burned to death. Who let you die by yourself? I've told you many times that you don't need to trim flowers and plants when it's snowing. Don't go out to save your knee pain when you get cold. But you just don't listen! Don't let your knees hurt if you can

The old eunuch patted him on the head. "You stinky boy, you are in charge of godfather's head. It's against you." But I sigh in my heart that I don't want to go out on a cold day, but I can't listen to the master. When he is old, doesn't he want to live a happy life? Now he is still dragging a sick body back and forth, not for the boy in front of him?

But the smelly boy didn't know how to be grateful. He still mumbled, but he washed his feet and pinched his legs with his hands. When the water cooled, his pain was relieved. The little eunuch took a soft cloth to wipe his feet clean, and then helped him to the bed. The old eunuch looked at the little eunuch who was going to pour dirty water, and suddenly asked, "boy, do you want to go to Qianyuan hall on duty?" This made the eunuch stagger under his feet and almost throw out the basin in his hand. He looked back and said to the eunuch, "my godfather, can we stop making such a joke next time?"

The old eunuch looked at his back and gave him a smile.

At the end of the new year, on New Year's Eve, the leisurely family went to the government to prepare for ancestor worship. When Han saw leisurely, he said with a smile, "in recent years, you have come here a few days in advance to help me. I'm much lighter. Without your help this year, I can't adapt to it all of a sudden. My waist is about to break. Next year, you have to come earlier. " Although there are some young wives living in the back of the government, Han is not used to them. Besides, they are far less familiar with the affairs of the national government than they grew up here. Even if Han does not dislike them, these people can't get involved after a while.

Ancestor worship began when it was almost dark. It was just after noon when Han leisurely came. Although Han complained verbally, the affairs of sex had already been prepared, and it only began when the time came. They took advantage of this opportunity to talk about all kinds of gossip. They were just talking about it vigorously. The maid outside reported that someone from the palace had sent the word "Fu" from the emperor. Since emperor Gaozu, the custom of emperor writing the word "Fu" in person and giving it to princes and close ministers has been handed down. Although it's just a piece of red paper to write a word, it's not necessarily how it is written, but if the aristocratic families like the government don't receive it in any year, they have to be careful. Although Shen Ze can be regarded as a "high power" now, he is still not included in this honor. Fortunately, he and the government are the same ancestor, but he doesn't have to get one more.

Although it's just a piece of paper, the word "imperial gift" has become as heavy as a kilo. They quickly set up a incense table. Under the leadership of Shen Mingchang and his wife, they all knelt down and took it carefully from the eunuch. After the ceremony, Shen Mingchang said with a smile to the eunuch who came to deliver the words, "this father-in-law is a stranger. He must be a new minister in front of the imperial court. What's your name?" Shen Mingchang did not know him, but leisurely recognized the eunuch.

The little eunuch was not someone else. It was the one who washed the old eunuch's feet that day. It was Chen Jiang who had met leisurely outside the gate of Dakang. Chen Jiang has been a little dizzy so far. He just took the eunuch's words as a joke and didn't take them to heart. But after two days, the manager of Qianyuan hall called his name and transferred him to the duty of the emperor. He used to be a junior Eunuch in charge of rites. He was only a little better than those who had no rank. Now he has become the eunuch of zhengliupin, and is really on the rise. Although accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger, it is risky to be on duty in front of the emperor, but the income is high. For example, the top Prince's palace and princess's can't get him to send the word "Fu" today, but the chief manager sees that he likes him and sends four or five princes' houses to him. The filial piety alone is enough for them to spend a whole year. Chen Jiang replied with a smile, "I don't dare to be. My name is Chen Jiang." Shen Mingchang said with a smile, "it's Mr. Chen. Please have a cup of tea." This is the last one. Chen Jiang was a little tired, so he nodded and said, "I've been running four or five houses in a row, and I'm really thirsty. In this case, I'll bother you."

Shen Mingchang said with a smile, "it's good that my father-in-law is willing to show his appreciation. It's not a nuisance." Just as he was talking, the head of the mansion trotted over and said that there was something urgent in the ancestral hall for Shen Mingchang and Han to make up their minds. Shen Mingchang's face was not worried. Chen Jiang said with a smile, "since it's a matter of sacrifice, I can't be careless. The Duke of the kingdom is just busy. Just find a servant to take me to pianting for a cup of tea."

Han said with a smile, "how can this be done?" Then, pointing to leisurely way, "zege daughter-in-law, you first greet father-in-law Chen, I will come with your uncle." Leisurely nodded, Chen Jiang also knew leisurely, said with a smile, "just looked like you, but this body shape has changed, not too dare to recognize, congratulations on your getting a beautiful baby again." Leisurely smile thanks, and then greetings Chen Jiang Road, "there are days did not see, did not want to rise to serve in front of the emperor, it is really gratifying."

While they were talking, they sat down in the flower hall. The maid brought tea. Chen Jiang was really thirsty. He drank two or three bowls before he felt better. Turning to see leisurely has been staring at their own look, but some embarrassed up, "thirsty ruthless, let the lady joke."