Chapter 25.2

Hi guys~ This is indeed chapter 25. Don’t be confused. I saw on NU that someone translated chapter 24 so I did not post Chapter 24 thinking that you have read it already so that’s why I posted Chapter 25.

This is not a professional translation; you have been warned. ʘ‿ʘ

For the people above (masters), it’s just a matter of one sentence. For the people below (servants), they don’t know how many difficulties there are.

Fu Lu thought it was just a very simple thing, so he ordered a little eunuch to do it however, upon arriving the royal dining room it caused a big stir.

This first one to be alarmed was eunuch Jia, who was in charge of the chores in the dining room. Upon hearing this, he was in a difficult position.

The remaining berries were taken away.

It’s fine if it was someone else but the remaining berries were taken by Fu Qui from Jide Hall.

Although, the these berries are rare and a tribute, it’s food so it was sent to the royal dining room. The idea was to let the dining room responsible for the distribution.

Originally, the lower concubines don’t have a share of this but eunuch Jia saw that the newcomer was favored so he wanted to have a good relationship.

There is nothing wrong to have good relationships with the masters of the palace but the problem was that the other party is the Crown Princess. The princess got the strawberries too but she never said that she was fond of it. However, today Fu Qui took the rest away.

Now, it’s not too long that Fu Qui left the eunuch ordered by Fu Lu came.

He didn’t think that he would make an offense so he just chased Fu Qui to get the strawberries back. Besides, the princess didn’t show that she liked the berries. It was not uncommon for the East Palace to reward and divide it to other people especially the other concubines in the backyard.

Fu Qiu didn’t say anything and her expression didn’t change but she asked which yard he would send it so eunuch Jia told her the truth.

When this eunuch Jia came back, he was proud of his success. But when his godfather, eunuch Wang, knew it, he almost slap him to the south wall.

“What do you say you are doing? The things for the Crown Princess should be returned and sent to Su Fengyi. Aren’t you afraid that you made the two masters fight?  What’s the nature of our princess? Haven’t you seen it in recent years? And the now if His Royal Highness know about it, you will be killed without even knowing why!”

“You really can’t handle tasks. I’ve lived up to this age but I will be killed by you bastard!”

Eunuch Jia has never seen his godfather like this. He has always been scheming and calm and tanks to him he was able to sit on this position now.

He didn’t take it seriously in his heart at first. Now, he was beaten and scolded by eunuch Wang he also started to be nervous.

After he was scolded, he was taken to be beaten by board.

Eunuch Wang gave up his old face and gave a lot of silver to get some tribute strawberries from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

After getting things, he didn’t dare to send them to Jide hall, but went to Yuqing palace to confess the crime.

He didn’t dare to go to the Crown Prince directly so he found Fu Lu and told him about it.

Eunuch Wang has been serving the royal dining room for 20 years. He has been in charge of it since the prince was a child.

Now that he is old, he can’t cook and wait on the master himself so he stares at the dining room every day. The prince him manage the dining room which is enough to prove that he can be trusted to handle affairs steadily and without mistakes. However, he never thought that such a thing would happen today and it’s even because of his godson.

It’s a pity to see eunuch Wang again. Although eunuch Wang now pretends to be pitiful in front of him, when he was a little eunuch, eunuch Wang was his superior, and Fu Lu dared not offend him. He also thought that this matter had something to do with himself. He was not able to handle things well, so he talked with eunuch Wang to see what to do.

What he didn’t expect was that eunuch Wang didn’t leak this matter. Not only did he beat eunuch Jia in advance, but also he went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to get another batch of strawberries. He also took the initiative to come and ask for a pardon. Now he was only one last step away from the crown prince.

“I really don’t dare send things there. I really need the master to send a message beforehand. I can’t handle it at will, so as not to do something bad.” The eunuch Wang sighed bitterly.

Fu Lu thought for a while and said, “Okay, you have always done everything well, so I’ll go to check the tone of the master first. But I can’t guarantee you if it can be done.”

It’s just a matter of food but if it’s the matter of the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess is not good, it will be a big deal and trouble. Originally, the relationship between the prince and his consort is tense. Now, apart from this kind of business, it can be said that the royal kitchen deliberately selected two masters to fight and also involved Su Fengyi.

Other people don’t understand this truth, but Fu Lu knows it. The eunuch Wang, who has been serving in the east palace for decades, knows it. Otherwise, eunuch Jia doesn’t take it seriously but eunuch Wang is so careful and doesn’t hesitate to make a fuss.

“I see, it’s all up to Fu Gōnggōng.”

Fu Lu nodded and turned into the study.

He didn’t dare to speak directly, but wondered how to bring up the situation.

“Speak up, what’s the matter?”

Fu Lu’s face was bitter but he didn’t dare to hide it, so he said everything.

After hearing this, the prince thought it was funny at first. He came here for a plate of strawberries. He immediately thought about why Fu Lu and eunuch Wang were so careful, and he felt a little obscure.

He can’t help rubbing his eyebrows, has he and the Crown Princess reach to the point that the tense relationship can be noticed by the people serving them?

The whole study was so quiet that even if a needle fell it could be heard but Fu Lu dare not make a sound.

Then, he heard the voice of the prince.

“You don’t need to send them to Jide Hall, just send them to Su Fengyi.”

Fu Lu glanced at the prince subconsciously. At this time, the prince had already picked up the pen again and was writing something at the desk. But there is no need to look at it anymore, the prince’s words have already revealed his meaning.

He went out and told the eunuch Wang about the matter.

“You are lucky this time. The master has always been strict about the rules. It seems that the master is in a good mood today that he let you go.”

Eunuch Wang glanced at Fu Lu, a kind of unspoken tacit agreement, “The master has given me consideration for my years of service. I won’t disturb Fu Gōnggōng anymore. I’ll go back and teach my godson who doesn’t work well. He’s so folish and I don’t know if he would bring me troubles again.”

Fu Lu nodded and watched him leave.

When the eunuch Wang left, Zhang Laishun came up to him and said, “Godfather, what kind of riddle are you and grandpa Wang talking about?”

Fu Lu squinted at him and said with a smile, “It’s all said to be a riddle, how can I tell you about it?”

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Before, the Crown Princess really did not like strawberries very much. Such thing is just a fruit though it’s a tribute. However, since it’s rare being able to have a share means your status is high enough. If this can show that you have more prestige, then why not having it.

Since the imperial doctor found out that she’s pregnant, the child in her stomach seem to know how to toss. It was clear that it was good before, but now it’s a bit harmful.

In addition to the hot weather, the imperial doctor said that she could not use ice because of her deficiency, so her appetite gradually declined.

Fu Chun and her other servants also thought of ways to make her eat. They brought every new food from the royal kirchen and deliberately said that the prince had specially ordered them to send them.

In the evening, after having dinner, the Crown Princess took a walk in the room to digest. She saw the plate of strawberries on the table. It was red and gorgeous under the light, which was very attractive. Then she took one and eat it. It was surprisingly sweet.

The princess ate a plate of strawberries. Fu Chun and Fu Qiu were overjoyed and finally found the food that the master could eat. Fu Qiu originally planned to go to the dining room and take back the rest tonight, but she was stopped by the princess. Now, because she is pregnant, everyone pays attention to everything she does. Jide Hall’s every move is being monitored so she can’t put on airs nor make deliberate moves.

The next day, Fu Qui could normally go to the royal kitchen to get food and she take the rest of the strawberries.

However, something like this happened. Fu Qui thought if she could have gone back earlier eunuch Jia would not be able to take back the strawberries. Now that the things have been taken back, it makes people feel uncomfortable no matter how they think.

At first, Fu Qiu didn’t plan to tell the crown princess. She was afraid that she would be in a bad mood, but she couldn’t hide it, so she told Fu Chun, who has always been stable. They didn’t pay attention when they talked, whomever thought the princess heard it.

The princess didn’t say anything at the time. When Fu Xia washed the remaining strawberries and brought them up, the princess threw them all on the ground.

The servants fumbled on the ground to kneel and ask for forgiveness. Chen Mā Mā heard the movement so she went inside and asked what happened.

Fu Qiu said the matter. Chen Mā Mā face turned overcast, she scolded Fu Qui, “Such little matter how could you be negligent and trouble the princess?”

“Princess, it’s probably just a coincidence. The servants below thought that you are not fond of it and they are brave enough to get it back from Fu Qui.”

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