Red Mansion Rebirth: Ghost Phoenix

Everyone dispersed.

Jing Li also came back and reported that he had handed Sun Qian over to the Nei Si Bo, and that Ms. Guo was locked up in an empty storeroom in the Shang Shi Bureau:

"Chief Executive Cai is quite a capable person. As soon as you left, she stood up and started to act coquettishly with another chef. When I asked, I found out that he was her master, whose surname was Yu.

"Chief Minister Cai then pulled Chief Minister Yu over, and he in turn called the other two chief ministers. The four of them only chatted for a few words before agreeing on a common statement. They asked Chief Pharmacy to go to the imperial physician and ask the emperor and the empress about today's medicine and forbidden ingredients.

"Then he appeased Si Yun and Si Fang, and then the four of them returned to the kitchen to discuss and divide the tasks among themselves.

"I listened carefully. Cai Sishan didn't say much. Most of the distribution was done by her master Yu Sishan. The other two were also very considerate.

"As for the female official who challenged you, she is one of the two pharmacists, her surname is Fang.

"It was also because he saw that Minister Cai did not act arrogantly and listened to the opinions of the other three ministers on everything that he stopped showing his displeasure.

"I have inquired about this and found out that this Ms. Fang is an upright person who insists that medicine and food have the same origin. She is the last one to mess around with the food in Zichen Palace and Zhaoyang Palace.

"However, Chef Wan is only interested in pleasing Madam Hai, and Madam Hai has always spoiled the Empress, so the dishes in Zhaoyang Palace are more inclined to make the Empress happy rather than healthy."

Wang Xifeng smiled and said, "When you go to the Imperial Kitchen later, you must give this Doctor Fang some respect.

"If a capable person is loyal, dedicated, and speaks out for justice, then we should all respect him.

"In the future, only people like this will not make mistakes and betray us at critical moments."

Seeing that it was still early, Wang Xifeng decided not to return to the East Palace for the time being. In the empty main hall of Chengxiang Hall, she took out a pen and paper and began to draw a list of the things to do next and made her own arrangements.

Yin ordered Aunt Meng to go to the Shang Palace Bureau in person: "When we move in the day after tomorrow, I want to see all the accounts of the Six Shangs from the end of last year to now."

He also ordered Jing Li to find Zhou Dai and said, "Ask him for the list and resume of all the people in the palace. Then ask him. I may go to the inner storehouse for a look tomorrow."

Aunt Meng and Jing Li's faces changed: "Do you still want to check the warehouse?"

"What's the point of just looking at the accounts? Of course, we have to check the warehouse as well. But I'm afraid this requires the emperor's approval. Jing Li should go and leak some information first and listen to what the higher-ups mean."

Wang Xifeng stretched lazily and smiled: "Everyone, I told Liu Shang that I will only be in charge for two or three months. But you also have to take a look at the attitude of the prince. I am afraid that this task will fall on my head for a long time in the future.

"Now they want me to take over all the affairs of the harem, but they won't let me check the accounts and the treasury. Why should I take over? Are you trying to show off that I am strong and can take the blame?!"

Aunt Meng and Jing Li were both a little frightened.

Jing Li felt a little regretful: "This matter should be handled by Xia. I am young and inexperienced, I am afraid I cannot defeat those old foxes!"

Wang Xifeng laughed and said, "Manager Xia never had a good life in Daming Palace! Those who bullied him in the past were expelled from the Eastern Palace, but those in Daming Palace may still be kept.

"When he goes there, he will run into an enemy. Then tell me, will he do this job for me or not?"

That's true.

Jing Li thought about it and realized that this was the truth, so he cheered himself up, put on a smile, and ran out.

At the end of the 4th hour, when Wang Xifeng returned to the East Palace, Jing Li was waiting for her at the palace gate and reported quietly: "Zhou Dai was unable to make the decision, so he went to ask Eunuch Dai.

"Eunuch Dai also said that he could not make the decision, so he went to ask the emperor for judgment.

"It just so happens that the Emperor and the Crown Prince were discussing the Empress's illness, so they asked me to return first. When you come back next morning, Zhou Dai will be waiting for you at the palace gate to give you the confirmed news."

Wang Xifeng nodded happily.

Dai Quan was trying to shirk his responsibility and was not willing to give up his power so easily.

With Tao Ge'er standing in the way, it was still unknown who would win between her and the Crown Princess. Dai Quan didn't want to take sides too early.

After all, although Emperor Shengping has suffered from some illnesses in recent years, he is still as strong as he was in the past, so I'm afraid he will be fine for the next three to two years.

In that case, if Dai Quan gave up his power too early, he would become a target of the women in the harem, and everyone would want to dig something out of him.

However, in the current situation, Emperor Shengping has become the emperor emeritus, and he still controls the Imperial Household Department (that is, the two ministries). The monarch, his subjects, and his servants can stay aloof from the world and watch the fun with their hands clasped.

This is the correct approach.

If Dai Quan really handed over the list and the warehouse without hesitation, Wang Xifeng would have to be more careful, as there might be a trap ahead for her.

After returning to the main hall of Yichun Palace, I took a shower, changed clothes and took a short nap, and then it was dark.

After thinking about it, Wang Xifeng asked the kitchen and learned that the dinner for Cheng'en Hall was about to be served, so she got up and went to see the Crown Princess.

Coincidentally, Wang Xifeng came in with the dinner, and she also served the Crown Princess dinner with a smile, while reporting the affairs of the Daming Palace in detail:

"...I always feel that there is something fishy about Madam Hai's behavior of sending everyone in Zhaoyang Palace out and ordering the gates not to let even the Crown Prince in!

"But this is not our business. I see that His Majesty has taken it to heart and may have already investigated.

"...Sun Qian also said that every time Nanny Hai came to the Eastern Palace, she was not treated well. I would like to ask, when did she come to the Eastern Palace with good intentions?

"Really! If it weren't for the Queen, I'd know where this dog slave came from!"

While nagging and cursing, she was also trying to sow discord between the Eastern Palace and the Zhaoyang Palace!

The Crown Princess ate with her eyes downcast. Although she did not comment out loud, she watched him eat with big mouthfuls of delicious food.

Well, it seems that the discord between the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law is becoming more and more obvious.

Wang Xifeng waited for the Crown Princess to finish her meal with a smile, and then served her to rinse her mouth. Finally, she said, "I have to go there early tomorrow morning to urge the Sixth Shang to tidy up the palace.

“This is especially true for Shangshi Bureau.

"Also, I would like to ask the mistress for advice, should we bring Chef Li back to Daming Palace?

"I think you are used to his craft."

The Crown Princess looked at her with amusement, "The Daming Palace is different from us. The Imperial Food Bureau of the palace officials manages us, but they are all female officials. The Imperial Food Bureau of the Palace Province manages the outer court and the emperor's side.

"If Chef Li goes there, he has to go to the Palace Province. We will never be able to eat Chef Li's food in the future."

Wang Xifeng pouted, feeling lost: "I came to report to the Majesty because I thought that maybe the Majesty would have some good ideas to make changes...

"Forget it. The palace rules are strict. I'd better hold back my greed."

The Crown Princess chuckled: "However, I think the Crown Prince has gotten used to Chef Li's cooking. When the Crown Prince enters the palace tomorrow, you should let them know and make some arrangements."

Wang Xifeng respectfully agreed.