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“Tie this handkerchief to the highest branch of the tree,” Gong Chang’an said, handing him a handkerchief that appeared out of nowhere. “We’re going to use it to practice archery.”

"Oh dear, Fourth Young Master Gong, this... this is probably not advisable, is it? What if someone gets hurt..." Xiao Shunzi hesitated upon hearing this.

You know, Ying Shan's older brother, Ying Bai, was blinded by an arrow. If something else were to happen... he didn't want to be implicated.

"You're quite careful," Gong Chang'an laughed. "Well, it's always good to be careful. How about this: you cover your eyes with a handkerchief and stand under the tree."

"What... what is this all about?" Xiao Shunzi asked, puzzled.

"Using you to practice darts!" Gong Chang'an laughed easily. "Don't worry, I definitely won't hurt you. As for the young master, if he accidentally hurts you, he will definitely reward you. Anyway, it'll just be a superficial injury."

"Young Master Gong, you must be joking. Why are you covering your eyes with a handkerchief?" Xiao Shunzi certainly didn't want to be a sitting duck.

"Naturally, it's to prevent you from being scared and moving around! If you're blindfolded, you won't be able to see and won't be afraid or try to hide." Gong Chang'an said, taking a dart and aiming it.

With a whoosh, the dart flew past Xiao Shunzi's ear and embedded itself in the tree trunk behind him.

"No, no, no, I'll climb the tree instead!" Xiao Shunzi said, and immediately climbed up the tree branch.

He stopped talking.

If he shoots an arrow, so be it; if he gets hurt, it's none of his business.

He tied the handkerchief to the tree and left; the rest was none of his business.

Xiao Shunzi was very quick and nimble, and he climbed to the top of the tree in no time.

He tied the handkerchief to the highest branch of the tree as Gong Chang'an had instructed.

As soon as it was tied up, Gong Chang'an shouted from below, "No, no, try changing to a branch next to it."

Xiao Shunzi dared not delay, so he had to untie it and tie it to a tree branch next to him.

"Young Master Gong, do you think this will work out?" Xiao Shunzi asked.

“Move it another one to the south, yes, that branch,” Gong Chang’an said. “Tie it tighter, tie a few more knots!”

Xiao Shunzi did as he was told, but Gong Chang'an said it wouldn't work; too many knots had to be untied.

After all that back and forth, quite a while had passed.

Ying Shan got tired of looking up and inevitably felt bored.

Gong Chang'an coaxed him, "Young master, why don't you go over there and look at the fish first, and come back after you've finished here?"

So his wet nurse, Mama Wang, took his hand and led him to the Taiye Pond.

Taiye Pond is home to lotus flowers and many goldfish.

Ying Shan also enjoys feeding goldfish.

They always bring fish food when they come to the Imperial Garden, and today was no exception.

Only Gong Chang'an was left under the tree to direct Xiao Shunzi.

The weather was warm and a gentle breeze was blowing. Xiao Shunzi was sweating profusely while working in the tree. He kept wiping his sweat with his hands and had to keep untying and tying the towel according to Gong Chang'an's instructions, and then changing to different branches.

But he wasn't impatient at all. He knew very well that he was just a servant, someone who served others.

Buzz... buzz buzz...

In spring, the Imperial Garden is full of blooming flowers, so it's not surprising to see bees.

Xiao Shunzi didn't care at first.

But the bees around him were gathering in ever-increasing numbers, which made him a little worried. "Young Master Gong, why are there so many bees here? Should I go down first?" Xiao Shunzi said.

"Just shoo them away by whipping them a few times with your handkerchief, then tie them to the rightmost branch." Gong Chang'an wouldn't let him get down.

Having no other option, Xiao Shunzi waved his handkerchief in an attempt to scare the bees away.

But the bees went crazy, swarming towards him relentlessly.

Gradually, the swarm of bees enveloped Xiao Shunzi like a black fog, and he felt a stinging pain on his face, neck, and hands.

"A bee is stinging me! Young Master Gong, you all need to run!" Xiao Shunzi was still thinking about how to avoid hurting others.

Gong Chang'an had already run away to a distance to call for help.

Xiao Shunzi was stung so badly that he almost fell off the tree.

His eyelids were so swollen that he couldn't see anything at all.

When people arrived, they all carried buckets of water and splashed the bees away.

Xiao Shunzi lay on the ground, his body covered in stings, groaning in pain.

"Quickly, take him to the Imperial Hospital!" said an older eunuch. "Being stung like this is no joke."

The crowd then hurriedly carried Xiao Shunzi away, while Gong Chang'an remained standing still. Only after everyone had gone far away did he step forward and pick up the handkerchief from the muddy mess.

This is coated with royal jelly, which is most attractive to bees.

He certainly wasn't after the arrows; he just wanted to punish Xiao Shunzi.

Now the handkerchief is stained with water and mud, and nothing can be found on it. The same goes for Xiao Shunzi.

"Oh dear, what happened here?" Bi'er ran over and asked, "Fourth Young Master Gong, are you alright?"

"I'm fine, Sister Bi'er," Gong Chang'an said. "Xiao Shunzi was stung by a bee and has already been sent to the Imperial Hospital."

"Oh dear, with so many flowers in this garden, there must be lots of bees too." Bi'er, unsuspecting, asked, "You weren't stung, were you?"

"I didn't, and it's all thanks to you who took the young master away," Gong Chang'an said. "That was really a bit scary just now."

“I’ll go to the Imperial Hospital to take a look later,” Bi’er said. “He’s doing this to fulfill our duty.”

Wen Mingqian also learned about Xiao Shunzi being stung in the afternoon.

She called out to Gong Chang'an, but didn't speak, only looked at him.

After about half an incense stick's time, Gong Chang'an couldn't hold back any longer. She snuggled into Wen Mingqian's arms and whispered coquettishly, "Mother, don't be angry with me. Who told that little eunuch to be so hateful? If he's willing to be a lackey, let him taste what it's like to be a lackey."

“You’re becoming more and more assertive these days,” Wen Mingqian sighed. “You don’t even consult me ​​about things like this. What if someone finds out…”

Wen Mingqian was naturally worried about Gong Chang'an, fearing that he might act impulsively and harm himself.

"Don't worry! This matter will definitely not be found out. I will never act on my own again in the future," Gong Chang'an said.

"Do you still want to take revenge on Dong Gang?" Wen Mingqian warned him. "I have already thought of a plan. You must not act rashly."

Xiao Shunzi survived, but he will need to stay in bed for a few days before he can get out of bed.

He wasn't without suspicion of Gong Chang'an, but this matter required evidence, and he couldn't figure out what was going on, let alone find any evidence.

Ying Shan's maid came to visit him, bringing him a lot of food and silver. Xiao Shunzi knew that this was a form of hush money.

Therefore, he immediately told Bi'er that it was just bad luck of his, and he didn't know how he had attracted so many bees; it was really no one else's fault. (End of Chapter)