frightfiction Chapter 537: Changed Position, Deliberate Deception
Chapter 537: Changed Position, Deliberate Deception
"Madam, I'm kneeling here not because of my status, but to express my sincere gratitude for your care and cultivation of Chunsheng. If he hadn't met a master like you, who knows how much suffering he would have to endure! Please accept my bow."
After saying that, Chao Sihai kowtowed directly towards Ji Chuhe.
"Please stand up quickly, Eunuch Chao." Ji Chuhe said hurriedly.
Chao Sihai then stood up.
"Eunuch Chao, are you going to keep refusing to recognize Chunsheng?" Ji Chuhe couldn't help but ask.
"As long as I know that he is still alive in this world, I am already extremely happy. He has lived well without me as his father for so many years. There is no need to let him know that he has a eunuch father. This will make him lose face."
Ji Chuhe understood Chao Sihai's concerns and also understood his thoughts.
"Don't worry, sir. I will keep this secret until the day you want to meet Chunsheng."
"Madam, I wonder if Chunsheng signed a life or death contract? I want to redeem his life contract."
"Chunsheng originally signed a life contract, but after he started doing business, I signed a living contract with him. And it's a living contract that can be signed every ten years. He is now a free man."
Chao Sihai was touched, "No wonder the people around Madam are so capable and loyal."
"Trust the people you employ, and don't employ the people you doubt. What's more, I have always acted in an upright manner, and I believe in not offending others unless they offend me. I am not afraid of betrayal. The people I employ are all living indentures. Since they have followed me, I can't even give them freedom. How can I be considered a good master?"
Chao Sihai looked at Ji Chuhe in shock.
He couldn't imagine that there was such a woman in the world.
I felt a sudden surge of admiration in my heart.
He bowed deeply to Ji Chuhe again.
"Eunuch Chao, what are you doing?"
"Madam, please accept my bow." Chao Sihai said in a sonorous and powerful voice.
Ji Chuhe smiled helplessly, "Eunuch Chao, you are too kind."
"Madam, I have to go back to the palace to report to the Emperor, so I'll take my leave first. Chunsheng didn't leave so soon this time, did he?"
"Chunsheng will be leaving in a few days, but this trip won't take too long. He will be back in the imperial capital in about ten days or half a month."
"Okay, I understand." He nodded in response to Chao Sihai, bowed to Ji Chuhe, and stood up to leave.
Ji Chuhe looked at Chao Sihai's departing back and took a deep breath.
She has been thinking about how to get closer to Chao Sihai.
However, he never thought that he could use Chao Sihai for his own benefit.
Because Chao Sihai would never betray the emperor and join her.
What she did for Chao Sihai was just the hope that she could get some useful information from him at the critical moment, and she didn't hold out too much hope.
However, with the relationship with Chunsheng, she can expect more from Chao Sihai.
Chao Sihai returned to the palace and reported to the emperor.
The emperor was reviewing memorials and asked without even looking up, "Why did you take so long?"
"Your Majesty, on the way back I saw some people donating supplies for the war, so I went over to take a look and found that the people were very enthusiastic. Some donated materials, some donated money. With everyone working together, our dynasty will surely win a great victory in the battle with the barbarians!"
When the emperor heard this, his brows relaxed. Although the people's support had been won, it was of little use.
"What's going on? Have you seen any movement from the noble families? How much can be obtained with the donations from the people? These noble families are watching each other, fearing that they will pay too much and suffer losses."
The smile on Chao Sihai's face disappeared. "I dare to say that when the news of donating materials for the war of resistance spread, I thought everyone would be as enthusiastic as the prince and his wife. I didn't expect it to be like this."
"I want to give them a chance. They are still playing tricks on me!" The emperor snorted coldly, "After the Hu thieves surrender to me, I will eradicate all their entangled forces!"
Chao Sihai did not respond, but walked forward silently and touched the emperor's cup. The tea in the cup had already gone cold, so he hurriedly changed it for a cup of warm tea.
After being with the emperor for so many years, he had already learned what to say, what not to say, and when to stop talking, and he would occasionally make small mistakes.
In this way, we can ensure that he can always stay by the emperor's side.
Otherwise, given the emperor's suspicion, he would have been silenced long ago since he knew so many things.
I'm afraid this chief eunuch has been replaced several times.
This is also the main reason why he did not recognize Chunsheng.
Since he has no son, he has no weaknesses. The only thing the emperor can control is his worthless life.
However, if the emperor knew that his son was still alive, it would be a matter of two lives!
……
When Ji Chuhe returned to the inner courtyard, the court physician was just changing Xiao Yan'an's medicine.
After changing the medicine, Ji Chuhe sat in front of Xiao Yan'an and told him about Chao Sihai and Chunsheng.
Xiao Yan'an was shocked. "I've only heard of this kind of thing in operas. I didn't expect it to happen in real life."
“I find it bizarre, too.”
"Is Chao Sihai really Chunsheng's biological father?" Xiao Yan'an confirmed again.
"Prince, do you believe in the wonderful feeling that blood ties bring? For example, when long-lost relatives suddenly meet, there will be an indescribable sense of intimacy."
"I believe it." Xiao Yan'an responded affirmatively.
"Eunuch Chao asked me to keep this matter secret for the time being and not let Chunsheng know. With this relationship, our relationship with Eunuch Chao can be further improved."
"Yeah." Xiao Yan'an nodded in agreement, "Didn't Madam want to bribe Eunuch Chao before? Now it's even easier to do it."
"We can't think of things as so simple. If we are not careful in what we are doing, we will be traitors. Chunsheng may not stand with us, let alone Eunuch Chao."
"That's right." Xiao Yan'an took a deep breath.
"Madam, Aunt Lin's maid is here to deliver something to the prince." Mianzhu's voice came from outside.
"No need." Xiao Yan'an immediately refused.
"Let her in." Ji Chuhe also replied.
Mianzhu brought the person in.
Xiao Yan'an immediately closed his eyes.
"Your servant greets the madam and the prince." The maid bowed tremblingly.
"Get up, what did Aunt Lin give to the prince?" Ji Chuhe asked softly.
"Madam, it is a thickened cushion. Aunt Lin heard that the prince was injured, so she sewed it specially for him. He can use it when he can move around."
"Aunt Lin is very thoughtful. You go back and tell Aunt Lin that the prince already knows her feelings and this cushion is just what he needs." Ji Chuhe responded softly.