late Qing Dynasty

Chapter 6
Nov. 1861, 9

In recent days, the weather has been uncharacteristically hot, and we haven't seen Laner since the last time we saw each other.

She's a very smart woman, and sometimes, she's so smart it scares me.

Every word she said and everything she did was purposeful, which made me keep her away from her.

It has been the tenth day since An Dehai left. It is said that he is riding a very fast mule. By this time, he may have already arrived in the capital.

If nothing else happened, he should have already met Prince Gong.

The days in the Rehe Palace suddenly slowed down, and the originally tense aura was subdued a lot because of Lan'er's compromise.

One day, I was sitting leisurely in my room reading a book, when the little eunuch came over suddenly and said that Sushun was looking for me.

I put down the book in my hand and followed the little eunuch to Sushun's residence.

"Master Tang, I called you here today because I want to ask you about shamanism."

"My lord, do you think there is something wrong?"

I don't know why Sushun suddenly asked me this, but I intuitively think that he has a guilty conscience.

"The evil spirit in this palace is too heavy. This king wants to invite some shamans to get rid of the evil spirit."

Sushun was playing with the teacup in his hand, as if he was not talking to me, but talking to himself.

I know it's his way of insulting people.

"Since the prince wants to invite a shaman, then please do so."

My implication is that this matter has nothing to do with me, you can do whatever you like.

"So, I will leave this matter to Mr. Tang." Sushun finally gave me a straight look.

With just one glance, I saw a murderous look in his eyes. It seemed that he didn't want to get rid of the evil spirit, but wanted to get rid of me.

"Then the officer will make arrangements."

I backed out calmly, but my brain kept thinking of a solution.

For this period of history, I only have a superficial understanding. If I want to escape now, I can only rely on my own ability.

Obviously, Sushun wanted me to leave the Jehol Palace, and then killed me halfway, so as long as I leave here, it is like stepping into hell with one foot.

However, if I don't go, it will be dereliction of duty, and Sushun can still kill me.

When I got back to my residence, I was a little disturbed, the trees wanted to be quiet but the wind kept blowing, it seemed that I had to take this muddy water.

In the afternoon, I still didn't think of any good solution.

Instead of being bored in the house, it is better to go out for a stroll. It is early autumn, and the scenery of the Summer Resort is the best.

It's just that I didn't expect that Lan'er and I would meet unexpectedly in the pavilion. It is said that this pavilion was built by Qianlong, and it is known as the 72 pavilions of Qianlong.

"Master Tang, long time no see." Lan'er leaned lazily on the railing, smiled and waved to me.

"See the Queen Mother." I bent slightly, as a salute.

"Master Tang is very elegant today."

Lan'er looked at me with a smile, with a relaxed expression on her face.

"It's refreshing in autumn, let's go around at will." As usual, I didn't show my anxiety at the moment.

"Master Tang will inevitably be bored in the palace, this palace daughter is given to Master Tang!"

As Lan'er said, she gave a wink to the maid next to her.

"Slave Mei Shuang, see Mr. Tang." Mei Shuang bowed to me.

"Get up." I waved my hands a little unaccustomed, but the words of refusal were already on my lips.

"Master Tang, this girl Mei Shuang has a very delicate mind, and she will definitely be able to solve your worries and problems!"

Lan'er intentionally accentuated the voice of the words 'resolving worries and problems'. I seemed to understand her intentions, but I didn't quite understand.

How does she know that I am in front of the gate of hell at this moment.

"Then I would like to thank the Queen Mother."

I got up and thanked her, and I couldn't wait to take Mei Shuang back to my residence.

(End of this chapter)