Main Text Chapter 1441 Physical Examination
However, watching Miao Yi's departing figure, Yang Zhaoqing, who had followed Miao Yi for many years, could still vaguely sense that the master seemed to have something on his mind.
Miao Yi, who was walking slowly on the mountain path, was indeed worried. What emerged in his mind was the scene of Zhan Ruyi's torn clothes. He was not obsessed with it because of the color, but because of the touch that scene brought to him. He believed that he was far inferior to the Emperor of Heaven. Even if he was a concubine of the Emperor of Heaven, it would be better than being with him, Miao Yi. Moreover, with the power of the Ying family, she would not be too bad in the harem. But Zhan Ruyi was unwilling to devote herself to the Emperor of Heaven, but said that she was willing to marry him, and she did that in front of him!
In fact, when in the ghost market, Miao Yi had already sensed Zhan Ruyi's thoughts, and she seemed to be interested in him. However, he had gone through so many hardships and had lost too many edges. He was no longer the passionate man in the small world. He could not hesitate to go against the six saints for Yun Zhiqiu. Moreover, this place was different from that place. Zhan Ruyi's family background and his own situation really could not afford the favor of a beauty, so he deliberately avoided her.
In the past, he was just a little suspicious and did not dare to confirm it. Today, Zhan Ruyi's behavior seemed to confirm it. Could it be that she was unwilling to commit herself to the Emperor of Heaven but was willing to follow him? Was she really...
The thought stopped there. People are not plants and trees, who can be ruthless? He did not dare to think about it any further, for fear that he would not be able to control himself if he thought too much, and that he would do something impulsive. He could only comfort himself, perhaps because Zhan Ruyi's arrogant character did not want to become a member of the harem beauties competing for favor.
It didn't take too long. On the next day, a windy day, the wind was blowing, and the people of the Ying family were blown in by the wind.
The Black Dragon Division also received orders from above to hand over Zhan Ruyi to the Ying family.
Zhan Ping and Ying Luohuan also came and entered the Grand Commander's residence together, and took out Zhan Ruyi, who was silently bowing his head. The family of three seemed a little silent, but there was a group of happy Ying family members in front and behind.
Miao Yi did not show up, standing under a tree on a nearby mountain, watching quietly.
But for some reason, Zhan Ping suddenly glanced around and saw Miao Yi under the tree. His eyes collided with Miao Yi's. He stared at him for a while, and there was no extra reaction in his expression. He turned his head again, and a group of people flew away, flying to the direction of the other courtyards of the ministers of the Heavenly Court.
Miao Yi watched a group of people leave. He was now in charge of the Imperial Garden. He had received a report from his subordinates that King Ying had personally brought people to the other courtyard, and many people from the Ying family, young and old, had come.
The heavy troops guarding the residence of the Grand Commander of the Central Army were withdrawn, and Yang Zhaoqing came back to report.
Miao Yi just nodded and turned away. He still had official business to deal with. Zhan Ruyi had already received an order from above to transfer out of the Black Dragon Division and had no relationship with the Black Dragon Division from then on. He did not say where he was going. The higher-ups obviously did not want Zhan Ruyi's confidants to continue to stay in the Left Guard, and cleared out the people Zhan Ruyi had brought into the Left Guard.
Therefore, Miao Yi needed to readjust the vacant positions in the Black Dragon Division.
At the same time, the higher-ups also filled in a lot of people for him. The vacancies that were originally due to Nie Wuxiao's request for people were filled. Basically, they were all novice soldiers, and basically they were all Golden Lotus monks of the first, second, and third grades of Golden Lotus. However, Yu Zhongzhen directly appointed two deputy generals, one male and one female, one named Dong Jiuzhen and the other named Chiyan.
Miao Yi had an opinion about the direct appointment of deputy generals by the higher-ups. The Black Dragon Division was not without people, and when there was a vacancy, it was natural to give priority to the brothers below. But Yu Zhongzhen had to do this to strengthen his control over the people below, and he had no choice. However, Miao Yi took the opportunity to make a request, hoping that Yu Zhongzhen could directly promote Yan Xiu to the commander-in-chief of the Black Dragon Division's Central Army in the name of the Beidou Army.
He naturally had his own difficulties if he did not promote himself. If he promoted himself, Yan Xiu would have climbed too fast, and there would be objections from below. If he promoted him in the name of the Beidou Army, it would be the matter of the upper level. If everyone had any objections, they should go to the general. In this regard, Yu Zhongzhen did not refuse. The Beidou Army directly issued the appointment, which was considered a concession by Miao Yi.
And Miao Yi immediately transferred Xu Tangran back to the Central Army as the deputy commander-in-chief. He and Yang Zhaoqing can be said to control the Central Army on the left and the right. As for Yan Xiu, the commander-in-chief, he almost always followed Miao Yi, which was equivalent to hanging a false name. This is also in the Imperial Garden, where there is no risk of fighting and killing. Yan Xiu does not need to follow Miao Yi step by step, and has the opportunity to concentrate on cultivation.
Shortly after the Black Dragon Division positions were readjusted, there was news that Shangguan Qing, the chief steward of the Heavenly Palace, had come with his men to the villa of King Ying Tian.
Miao Yi didn't want to go there, but as soon as Shangguan Qing arrived, he had to go there as the chief town commander. This imperial garden was also part of the Heavenly Palace and was under Shangguan Qing's jurisdiction. If Shangguan Qing had something to ask him, he had to be there at any time.
When he arrived outside King Ying Tian's villa, Miao Yi did not go in, but waited for orders under an old tree with twisted roots outside.
Today was windy, blowing away the clouds and mist that half enveloped the mountains, presenting the undisguised beauty of the mountains to everyone.
Several palace maids brought by Shangguan Qing entered Zhan Ruyi's room accompanied by the women of the Ying family, preparing for Zhan Ruyi to enter the palace and check her body!
"Why should the chief steward stay here for such a trivial matter? Why don't we take a walk together and appreciate the beauty of this king's garden?"
Ying Jiuguang walked over slowly from the side and made an invitation cheerfully.
Shangguan Qing looked back at the closed door, then looked back at Ying Jiuguang, whose eyes were full of meaning, and couldn't help but smile knowingly.
There are some things that everyone knows very well. If an ordinary concubine enters the palace, there is indeed no need for him, the chief manager of the Tiangong, to go there in person. But Zhan Ruyi is different, and it is related to the intention of the Emperor of Heaven. To put it bluntly, Zhan Ruyi's physical examination was just a formality. Whether Zhan Ruyi was a perfect body was not important anymore. What was important was that Zhan Ruyi had to become the 'Ruyi Heavenly Concubine'.
The Emperor of Heaven has no shortage of women. One more is not too much, and one less is not a lot. It is not a perfect body. Whether the Emperor of Heaven touches her or not is entirely up to the Emperor of Heaven’s interest. Even if he does not touch her, it doesn’t matter if there is one more for display. What’s more, the Emperor of Heaven is interested in her. However, there are also precedents for the women brought into the palace to be imperfect. The key point is that the reputation of the Emperor of Heaven cannot be affected. The Emperor of Heaven is sacred and inviolable. How can he be a cuckold or pick up broken shoes? This is the important reason why Shangguan Qing personally takes action. If there is anything wrong with Zhan Ruyi's body, he will immediately clean it up. All factors that may be inappropriate must be silenced, and Zhan Ruyi's smooth entry into the palace must be ensured.
Shangguan Qing understood that this was the reason why King Ying Tian took action in person. He wanted to distract himself. If something unexpected happened during the physical examination, this King was very manipulative and would ensure that Zhan Ruyi was innocent.
With a tacit understanding, Shangguan Qing chuckled and followed suit: "That's a good relationship. I've never seen the King of Heaven's garden in detail."
The two of them walked together, pointing out the surrounding gardens along the way, both looking very interested.
After walking around the garden for a while, the steward of the Ying family, an old woman named Zuo'er who was also an old servant of King Ying, came to report: "King of Heaven, great steward, the people from the palace have finished their work. "
Ying Jiuguang perked up. It was over so quickly, which meant that there was no accident. Otherwise, it would have taken time to deal with the aftermath. Let's just say, how could something go wrong with the Ying family's family tradition? He turned around and said with a smile: "General manager, do you want to continue shopping, or..."
Shangguan Qing smiled slightly and said, "Now that the matter is over, let's come back for a visit next time you have a chance. I still have to go back to recover."
"Okay!" Ying Jiuguang nodded, and the two of them immediately took a shortcut and got back.
Arriving at the place, the three maids from the palace immediately walked out of Zhan Ruyi's room. Ying Jiuguang asked first, "How is it?"
An old palace maid headed by the leader immediately replied: "Back to the King of Heaven, Miss Zhan is pure and pure!"
What Ying Jiuguang wanted was this sentence. He raised his hand to stroke his beard and decisively said one word, "Reward!"
The old servant Zuo'er quickly stepped forward and took out three storage bracelets for the three of them. The three palace maids were secretly happy. The reward given by the King himself must not be light, so they all bowed and thanked them together, "Thank you, King, for the reward!"
Shangguan Qing winked at the leading palace maid, who returned the wink and nodded slightly, indicating that there was indeed no problem.
Shangguan Qing also breathed a sigh of relief. It would be better if he was really pure and pure, and it would save him trouble.
"General Manager, look..." Ying Jiuguang turned back and signaled to Shangguan Qing.
Shangguan Qing understood what he meant, and asked the three palace maids to write the body examination documents on the spot. After receiving them and reading them, he took the seal of his Tiangong Chief Manager as proof, and then officially handed the documents to Ying Jiuguang.
After Ying Jiuguang took it in his hand and looked at it carefully to confirm that it was correct, he smiled. If he got this thing, he would not be afraid of anyone making irresponsible remarks. This thing could break all rumors.
The reason why he didn't openly fight Ruyi's entry into the palace at the beginning was because he was afraid that someone would cause trouble. If you don't tell others, the Xiahou family would definitely be the first to make trouble.
"I'd like to have you pay a visit in person, Chief Manager. I hope you won't dislike it for being a little thoughtful." Ying Jiuguang personally took out a storage bracelet and stuffed it into Shangguan Qing's hand.
Shangguan Qing smiled and did not refuse, "The palace will make preparations immediately. I hope that the King of Heaven will also be ready to listen to the order as soon as possible."
"That's right, don't worry, Chief Manager!" Ying Jiuguang agreed and personally escorted Shangguan Qing to the gate.
Soon, following King Ying Tian's order, the entire courtyard began to be decorated with lights and colorful decorations, which was tantamount to officially announcing that Zhan Ruyi would enter the palace as a concubine.
The bright red silk cloth was tied into flowers and hung up. Miao Yi, who was standing in a corner outside the courtyard, witnessed this busy scene with his own eyes and knew that the matter was a foregone conclusion, otherwise he would not be so public.
At this time, it was even more difficult for anything to happen. Miao Yi ordered that tens of thousands of troops be summoned to rush over again, with Yang Zhaoqing personally in charge to guard against any problems that might arise due to improper guarding.
The movement outside also alarmed the people inside. Zhan Pinghou appeared outside the courtyard and walked slowly towards Miao Yi, who was standing under the big tree. (To be continued.)