Red Mansion Rebirth: Ghost Phoenix

Sun Qian looked at the long cowhide whip in front of him, and subconsciously turned his head to look at Guo Shangshi, who had just put his hands down and revealed his bloody chin. He shuddered, raised his hands high, and knocked his head down, crying and shouting to admit his mistake:

"My servant, my servant is confused! I want to blame it on others...

"In fact, it was the slave himself...

"My godmother is Madam Hai. She has been to the Eastern Palace several times, but she has never been able to gain favor with Concubine Liang.

"Godmother came back crying, saying that she felt aggrieved and didn't understand why Liangdi was so unfriendly to her...

"I was angry and was just planning to say a few bad things about Liang Di in front of the Empress, waiting for her to punish you. But the Empress fell ill and I happened to meet Liang Di's people coming to the food bureau to serve food. That's why...

"I was just impulsive and lost my mind..."

Sun Qian's body was shaking like a sieve and he kowtowed repeatedly. After a few kowtows, blood appeared on his forehead.

Wang Xifeng moved her wrist slightly, and the long whip turned over right in front of Sun Qian.

Sun Qian was so frightened that he screamed, hugged his head and quickly retreated several steps!

Then everyone smelled a foul odor!

This coward! He was frightened to death just like that!

Wang Xifeng immediately covered her nose and backed away, leaving the courtyard of the Shangshi Bureau. She frowned in disgust, retched, and spat:

"Such a spineless person actually only thinks about bullying others all day long?! It's a joke!

"Someone, please ask Naishi-bo to take him away!"

Sun Qian paused for a moment, then cried again: "Liang Di, I have told the truth, please spare my life, please spare my life! From now on, I will work like a slave for you, and I will never dare to tell a lie again..."

"Shut up!" Wang Xifeng shouted.

Sun Qian covered his mouth with his hands, trying not to hold back his tears, but he dared not say another word.

However, his brows, which were tightly furrowed just now, slowly relaxed.

No one found it.

Wang Xifeng finally breathed a sigh of relief when she heard the cries cease. She then asked, "Where is Shangshi Wan now?"

"Because his leg was broken, he was moved out to recuperate." A palace maid answered timidly.

Wang Xifeng nodded.

This voice seemed to answer more than once, at least two or three times...

She hesitated for a moment, then looked up and asked, "Who answered just now? Come out."

A young palace maid, wearing an apron around her waist, with her sleeves rolled up to her elbows and a few greasy spots on her front, knelt down from a distance and said, "I am the chef of the Imperial Food Bureau. I am honored to meet Lady Wang Liang!"

"Well, what's your name and what are you good at?" Wang Xifeng looked at the palace maid.

He had an ordinary face and a medium height, but his hands looked particularly rough, especially the base of his right hand, which had a circle of very obvious calluses, which were obviously caused by years of using knives.

"My surname is Cai, and my name is Xiangchun. I used to be a chef, and later my master taught me Shandong cuisine. Now I'm learning how to cook it." Cai Xiangchun spoke respectfully and steadily.

Toona sinensis?

It seems... it's Haruna too...

At this moment, Chunsheng happened to be standing beside Wang Xifeng, looking like a guard, but he secretly glanced at Xiangchun several times, his brows relaxed, and he was obviously happy.

Wang Xifeng took a glance and was certain in her heart. She still looked at the palace maid indifferently, pointed at her and said, "From now on, you will be promoted to the position of chef, the head of the four chefs.

“Until Shangshi Wan’s leg is healed, you will be in charge of the Shangshi Bureau.

"Mrs. Guo has no regard for superiors or subordinates, is greedy and incompetent, uses public resources for personal gain, and disturbs the six ministers. She shall be demoted to a female historian immediately.

"If there is anything that Mr. Cai does not understand, please ask Ms. Guo first. If she teaches you well, I will spare her life. Otherwise, tell me and I will send her to the Palace Administration Office."

There was a small jeer from the crowd, followed by a great noise.

"She has been here for less than three years..."

"Just two words in reply, and he flew up to the tree..."

"How can this be such a joke..."

Wang Xifeng sneered, "Who is it that is saying this is a child's play? Come out and let me see."

A middle-aged female official stood up with her neck stiffened, strode out, knelt and saluted, then said loudly: "The Sixth Shang made a fuss because of unfair treatment!

"Now that Lady Liang wants to reorganize the six officials, she still does not ask about their moral character or ability, and appoints people at will. Is this fair?

"This is child's play! I refuse to accept it!"

Wang Xifeng looked at her, a hint of admiration flashed in her eyes, but she snorted and laughed: "Not convinced? Hold it in."

He pointed at Cai Xiangchun again and said, “I’ll leave it to you.

"It is already noon, and dinner preparations have to begin in various parts of the palace.

"The Queen has woken up, you should ask the imperial physician for her pulse diagnosis and dietary restrictions.

“And this yard, this house, this mess.

"Don't waste time, clean up.

"I have to meet the other five monks today, so I won't waste my time here. If you have anything to say, wait until I move in and we can talk slowly!"

After saying that, he signaled Jing Li to stay and help Xiang Chun, and then he turned and left.

——On the way here, Wang Xifeng sent a message to the other five monks, ordering them to gather in Chengxiang Hall at noon.

Because everyone was busy cleaning up the place and were dissatisfied with Dai Quan's indifference, no one wanted to come when Wang Xifeng gave the order.

However, after the news that Guo Shangshi's mouth was torn by Wang Xifeng's whipping and Sun Qian was frightened to the point of wetting his pants spread quickly, none of the Five Shangs dared to delay any longer and each of them quickly sent a representative to rush over.

After the list of missing ornaments in the four halls was handed to everyone, Wang Xifeng changed back into her wide-sleeved long skirt and light silk shirt, sat calmly at the head of the table, and calmly ordered:

“You guys are going too far.

"The Queen Mother fell ill, and the imperial physician told her not to get angry.

“Our Crown Princess’s injuries haven’t fully healed yet.

"Your Majesty had no choice but to send me here temporarily to help you distinguish right from wrong, uphold justice, and take care of things here temporarily.

"I have nothing else to say now. The Queen's rules must be good, and we should just follow them.

“I have no roots in Daming Palace, so everyone is equal in front of me.

"I don't care who is related to whom, who is the enemy of whom, or even who is the old friend or mortal enemy of our Aunt Meng. It has nothing to do with me!

"I just took care of the two or three months when I took over Liu Shang, and everything went smoothly and peacefully.

"I will promote anyone who agrees with my idea.

"If anyone insists on making some noise and making the Emperor, Empress, Crown Prince, Crown Princess and all the masters unhappy, I will beat him to pieces!

"Have I made myself clear?"

Everyone lowered their heads, exchanged glances with each other, and then answered in unison: "We will follow the orders of Lady Liang."

"Ah, very good."

Wang Xifeng nodded with satisfaction, "There are many missing interior decorations in the fourth palace, so you can take a look, discuss it, and then tell me immediately when it can be completed?

"Oh, I forgot to tell you that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has already been chosen, and everyone from our East Palace will move in in two days.

"Including the pregnant Mei Liangyuan."

Everyone cursed in their hearts, but hurriedly replied with a smile: "To answer Liang Di, tomorrow night, we will definitely be able to complete all the things!"

Wang Xifeng smiled, leaned back into the short couch, and waved her hand: "That's all right. Let's meet again at the beginning of the evening hour tomorrow."

It made everyone disperse.