Chapter 261: Bird’s Nest Porridge (First Update)_1
"Old Master Gu was indeed a wise man, it’s just a pity..." Crown Prince Qi Jingchen said with a laugh and a sigh, "he’s grown old..." Having put so much effort into pushing his son to the position of Chief of Staff, what he originally wanted was for the Gu Family to flourish continuously. However, sadly, Gu Sheng inherited only his father’s charm and not his intelligence, mistaking fish eyes for pearls and successfully igniting a fire in his own backyard.
Eunuch Lan didn’t say anything more. Being a servant, he could not get involved with state affairs, so the fact that His Highness was willing to discuss such matters with him was already a sign of extreme trust.
To be selfish, they were all on the same line as the Crown Prince, and only if the Crown Prince fared well would they too. Once... So should anything happen, everyone associated with the Crown Prince would perish. Therefore, his main task was to take good care of the Crown Prince.
"Your Highness, it’s getting late, it’s time to rest," Eunuch Lan changed the topic, "You have early court tomorrow."
"A few more memorials to go through, and then I’ll retire," Crown Prince Qi Jingchen waved his hand, signaling him to leave.
Eunuch Lan had no choice but to wait outside the door.
Soon, footsteps approached, and then a woman dressed quite glamorously came into view, followed by a palace maid carrying a tray.
"Greetings to Lady Feng," Eunuch Lan said as he hurriedly bowed upon seeing her.
"Eunuch Lan, the Crown Prince has been working hard assisting the Emperor with official duties. This concubine has brought some bird’s nest porridge for His Highness..." Lady Feng Rong, the Crown Prince’s concubine, began with a charming smile, "Would you please announce my arrival?"
"Lady Feng is thoughtful," Eunuch Lan replied with his trademark simple smile, "However, the Crown Prince has ordered that state affairs are paramount and no interruption is permitted..." He paused for a moment, "How about this, Lady? If you give the bird’s nest porridge to this old servant, I can deliver it to the Crown Prince."