The Daily Life of a Concubine

Chapter 30

That day, she had Chun Feng summon Eunuch Zhang (Zhang Gonggong).

Of course, she was careful. She slipped poison into his tea. The pill dissolved in the water without color or taste, so subtle that even the emperor could drink it unknowingly, let alone a lowly eunuch.

"This matter is quite serious, my lady. It's not that I don't want to help, but I'm truly in a difficult position." Eunuch Zhang's heart tightened as he listened, astonished at her audacity. She dared to secretly swap a palace maid and smuggle her out of the palace.

If they were caught, it would be a capital offense.

Not to mention, the person being smuggled out was likely embroiled in serious trouble. One misstep and his own life would be on the line.

"Don't worry, Zhang Gonggong. I'm fully aware of the risks. Rest assured, the person in question is already dead within the palace. It's safe to say they no longer exist here."

As she spoke, she gave Chun Feng a look.

Chun Feng immediately brought out a small box from the side. Opening it, the box revealed a collection of gold ingots and nuggets.

These were all rewards from the emperor. She had no banknotes on hand, so she had to resort to using these valuables to handle the matter.

Eunuch Zhang was taken aback by the sight of the contents. He hadn't expected such a generous offer from He Liangdi. "Are you certain, my lady?" Greed aside, his life still mattered more.

"Of course. Take these and use them to smooth the way. The remainder is yours. If it's not enough, come back, and I'll give you more."

For the sake of Xiu Momo, she had spared no expense.

But she realized that after giving Xiu Momo another sum for her future, she would need to rely even more on the emperor for funds.

It pained her to think of it.

Eunuch Zhang, torn with indecision, warred with his conscience for a long while before finally making up his mind. "Rest assured, my lady. I won't disappoint you."

Upon hearing this, Bai Jingxian smiled and immediately summoned Xiu Momo into the room.

She didn't shy away from Eunuch Zhang's presence. She took out the things she had prepared for Xiu Momo, including some money, though most of it remained concealed.

"Xiu Momo, you will leave with Eunuch Zhang. He will make sure you can leave the palace. From now on, keep in touch with him—he works in the procurement department."

Xiu Momo stepped forward and greeted Eunuch Zhang respectfully, even though he was much younger than her. She still offered him proper courtesies.

"I don't deserve this, I really don't. Momo, you're too kind!" Eunuch Zhang hastily helped her up, unable to bear the weight of such respect. After all, she was under the protection of He Liangdi, and he couldn't afford to offend her.

"Enough with the formalities. It's about time. You should leave quickly before anyone notices Nanny Xiu," Bai Jingxian said as she turned to Wang Momo. "Escort them out through the side path. Make sure no one sees her."

"Yes, Your Highness."

With Xiu Momo safely arranged, Bai Jingxian's personal savings were now empty.

Looking at the now-empty box, her heart ached.

"Tomorrow is the day to present your respects, isn't it?" Sitting before her mirror, she sighed repeatedly.

Finally, something crossed her mind, and she turned to ask Chun Jing, who was doing her hair.

"Yes, Your Highness. Tomorrow is the fifteenth, and we must rise early to greet the Empress."