Fu Tu Ta

FU TU TA / FORBIDDEN LOVE - CHAPTER 8 : ORCHID BLOWS IN THE WIND

Yin Luo was still in bed, only wearing a middle coat, and Xiao Duo came over suddenly, causing her to panic. She thought nothing of it and bowed her hands in salute, "Concubine pays her respects."

Yin Lou hurriedly pulled up his clothes and put them on. He wanted to get down to the ground, but he found it uncomfortable, so he couldn't move to get down. Xiao Duo is an influential and high ranking eunuch supervisor. Even she didn't need to be called a maid in front of the Queen, so when she faced commoners, she didn't have the feelings of a maid or need to kneel down.

Yin Lou was a little embarrassed, but Xiao Duo had saved his life. Moreover, he was indeed a eunuch so he didn't have too many restrictions when entering and leaving the inner court. He didn't want to be too fussy and look petty. 

Yin Luo said, "Eunuch Xiao doesn't need to be polite. You came to see me late at night, is there a problem?"

Xiao Duo heard his voice like a broken gong, and made a sour expression, "Since the Empress can already speak, let's rest one more day, and then go to Jianji Temple to guard the tomb! The cabinet has proposed your title, and I will send it to the Empress to show. If the Queen approves, it seems out of place to refer to yourself as 'I' now." 

"This palace will be renamed Chonghua Palace in two days. The Empress is the first palace head, so you should refer to yourself as 'Ben Gong' [1] to suit the honorary title."

[1] běn gōng (本宫) : Designation of queens and concubines in the East Palace who have their own palace to claim themselves

Yin Lou blushed because of his frowning action. To think he came in the middle of the night to tell her this. Yin Luo didn't know what to say. After hearing too much about his bad reputation, he was also worried, so he said flatteringly, "I understand. But Overseer is different from the others, and I had the grace to live again because of you. So I won't use that title in front of you." ."

Xiao Duo smiled when he heard the words, "I have said that it was ordered by others, and the Empress doesn't have to remember it." He turned his head and glanced at Tong Yun, “You please head out for now. I have something to say to the Empress.”

Tong Yun was stunned for a moment, and then looked at Yin Lou again. He also appeared to be trembling, but still nodded, "Please continue. Miss can call me again if there is anything needed."

Tong Yun retreated, and there were only two people left in the room. They stared at each other, the atmosphere slightly awkward. Actually when it comes to embarrassment, it seems like it's only a matter of Yin Lou, Xiao Duo has a lot of experience and doesn't take it seriously at all. 

Seeing her move, he instead moved forward, “This overseer is waiting for the Empress to change her clothes. His Majesty's person will come to see the Empress in a moment, and I am here to carry out an errand. This overseer has inquired that the Empress is from a famous family, and that Ling Zun [2], was the grand master of the Crown Prince who resigned from his position in the seventh year of Longhua. He was under the covers to meet the guests and looked unwell."

[2] Lìngzūn (令尊) : honorific, used to address father.

Yin Lou swallowed hard, "Supervisor Xiao is right." 

She couldn't possibly ask for his help getting dressed! He shrank, smiled and said, "I dare not trouble you. I will do it myself."

He didn't listen, he came over to help her, and said slowly, "Serving the Empress was my duty from the start..." Glancing at her, he said with a smile, "Is the Empress afraid of this Overseer?"

Her smile was like a peaceful moon, especially those eyes. When they weren't moving they looked deep and peaceful, but when she smiled they looked different. The two eyes are long and charming, and they are extremely dazzling. He drew closer, and the soft voice sounded in his ear. Yin Lou's heart was full of thunder. Before, he didn't know that the word "beautiful" could be used for a man, but now he had opened his eyes. It's strange why he only has a bad reputation. No wonder his famous name spread far and wide.

You really like to joke around. You saved my life. I have nothing but gratitude for you. There is no reason to be afraid.

Good person? Rarely Xiao Duo was taken aback, and she shook her head with boundless melancholy, “No one has ever said that this Overseer is a good person. In the eyes of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, this Overseer is a tumor that everyone should get rid of immediately. "

Yin Lou didn't understand what happened in court, but if he could make everyone hold grudges, this fellow might not be much better off. He is also like a double-edged sword. And he is the one who saved her. Gratitude is only one aspect, and caution is still required. In this harem, there is no love without a reason, or hatred without a reason. Everyone in the world benefits, and since he is willing to save her, he naturally has other reasons.

While Yin Luo was thinking secretly, Xiao Duo gently put on a robe for her. After all, it was spring, and she didn't need to wear so many layers. The clothes inside had been replaced with white silk and bamboo leaves. Her beauty is subtle and gentle. However, the bruise on the lower jaw is somewhat surprising. (Yin Lou must be tense, yes, he is helped to dress by Xiao Duo )

As Xiao Duo buttoned up Yin Lou's robe, his fingers brushed against Yin Lou's chin, "It seems this Overseer has to send someone over to apply bruise medicine tomorrow. It is best if the wound at the bottom of the Empress' throat disappears as soon as possible." (eitss...hands please condition them )

He teased her. Yin Lou was the eldest daughter in her family and she was shocked when Xiao Duo touched her. Xiao Duo was shocked, seeing her blush then her voice became softer, "What's with the Empress' face? Am I not serving you well?"

Outside the window is a thick night, and in the middle of the night, not as sharp as during the day, people are tired and lazy. His expression looked a little tired, and his firm eyes struck people's hearts inadvertently. 

Yin Lou decided to sit still and calmly replied, "No no, I am very comfortable... Everything is fine, but Supervisor Xiao's condescending attitude frightened me. You also know that I am not the real Empress. You are very kind to me so I'm worried I won't sleep well at night."

She twitched the corner of her mouth, “Can't sleep well? What's wrong?! Even though the Overseer is now Admiral DongChang, this Overseer is actually still a servant in the eyes of the nobles. Wouldn't it be a joke if this Overseer was arrogant! actually, don't think too much about it in the future. Now that you have a title, you're justified. Anyone who dares to disrespect you as the Empress, they can't escape the Etiquette Supervisor."

He was very considerate, lifted his foot to serve her and put on his shoes. Yin Lou was terrified because a woman's feet couldn't be seen by a man casually. Even though he could only be considered an 'imperfect' man, he was not used to letting outsiders handle him.

"I'll put it on myself. Thanks to the Overseer's kindness."

He covered his feet with a blanket and quickly put on his shoes. He hurriedly spoke, “I forgot to ask before. Who is the Highness you are talking about? I went back and thought about it for a long time. The election was just held last month. really can't figure out who they are."

Originally, it was to divert the topic, but Xiao Duo replied, "He is the maternal brother of Kaisae Daxing. His Majesty King Fu."

She bent down to pull up the heels of her shoes, her skirt held high, and she stopped when she heard those words. His large feet were barefoot, his thin ankles were as white as jade, and there were red threads on them.

Xiao Duo narrowed his eyes, and it was indeed a pleasant sight. The Han people bound their feet and the legs that were like three-inch golden lotuses could be grasped with one hand, but not Bu YinLou. The Xianbei people don't like to tie their feet, so the women of the Murong clan all have divine feet. Big feet are nice and stable. Compared to the fragile and deformed beauties, the unfettered true beauties were more likable.

Yin Lou devoted his time to remembering, but he really couldn't think of the time when he was dealing with King Fu. Staring at Xiao Duo who was looking at her legs while she was in thought, and only then did she think about putting down her skirt. He coughed in embarrassment, "I don't know His Majesty the King of Fu. Lest you save the wrong person!"

"This overseer can't be wrong. Perhaps the Empress doesn't recognize King Fu, enough King Fu to recognize you." 

He looked out the window with his hands behind his back. He turned around and said, “Even if there was no meeting, the Empress should have heard about Your Majesty. Emperor Daizong only has a few heirs, Emperor Daxing and King Fu. and King Rong." 

He smiled after saying, "These words shouldn't be said to the Empress. It's just that with today's events, just like sitting in the boat, the Overseer won't see the Empress again. When this Overseer turned around, His Highness King Fu came down to see the Empress, and The Empress will know the reason. This means that this Overseer is fortunate to have a relationship with the Empress. In the future, this Overseer will definitely try her best to support the Empress, and ask the Empress to support this Overseer in front of His Majesty."

Yin Lou was confused by what he said. She was given the posthumous title Consort Jin, and she was spared the death penalty, but she had to go to Tailings to guard the tomb. The intrigues in the harem seem to have nothing to do with him. Moreover, King Fu, he has never even seen him, how could he talk to him in front of him!

He felt that this Overseer Xiao had underestimated him too much, and just wanted to find a way out for himself, the little eunuch outside the door communicated through the door curtain, "Overseer, Your Highness has passed Baizimen and came to the second hall."

Xiao Duo gave a full bow to the frightened Empress, "Your Highness visits the Empress at night. Please Empress to welcome."

Yin Lou didn't know. It's past one o'clock now. What can't be done tomorrow? There's no reason to visit someone in the middle of the night! Xiao Duo is fine, but isn't King Fu a gentleman? She was a concubine in Emperor Yuanzhen's palace, and it was illegal for palace concubines to see foreigners. There is no leader now, and the ban on the palace really doesn't work.

However, he stepped back, and Yin Lou chased two steps away, "Supervisor Xiao, it's already very late, His Highness King Fu is here..."

He smiled, “I will come again when I am here. I will see you again sooner or later. The Empress don't worry. future."

Restless, he looked around outside the door, and called out to Tong Yun in a hoarse voice. He raised his hand to stop her, “The Empress is at ease. His Majesty has just come to see the Empress, and he has something to say. -people around the Empress."

Yin Lou was taken aback by it. He really didn't dare to speak, but looked at him unhappily, "Supervisor Xiao, you won't go far, will you? Should I wait for Your Highness to come out, and then escort Your Highness to Jinshen Hall?"

Xiao Duo could see that Yin Lou wanted to use him as a saving straw now. Was it just because he was a eunuch that he couldn't do anything to him? (Wkwkwk... he's also naughty )

This was really strange, everyone was afraid of him, and he never thought that there would be a day when he would be trusted by others. He snorted, but he didn't feel any change in his mood. He glanced at the bào shà [3], and saw that the two palace maids were leading King Fu slowly, so he stopped answering his words, and went down the stairs to greet him.

[3] bào shà (抱厦) : In ancient wooden buildings, terraces were added to the front of the main hall and house; also refers to a small room connected to the back.

Since the people are here, they must meet King Fu. He is worried here, maybe he is still magnanimous! Thinking of this, Yin Luo suddenly felt that he was not feeling well. During His Imperial Majesty's mourning period, he felt someone calling him and kept crying.  

Day and night were reversed for a long time. After being pardoned, he could still maintain his body for a day. He can clearly tell what to do at what time. The people in the palace seemed to be equally sleepless. Bright lights everywhere. The palace doors were closed but not locked, unobstructed, not much different from daylight.

King Fu was a handsome man, wearing a white jade crown during mourning, and he had a suave demeanor and appeared to be a pious man. He waved to Xiao Duo and backed away, and entered the center without even looking to the side.