Chapter 24: Promotion to Imperial Eunuch

These people are organized, and it is precisely because of their existence that allows the young Emperor to sleep peacefully.

At least within a few hundred meters radius of the young Emperor, no one is allowed to approach.

Of course, let us turn our gaze back to the court.

Seeing that none of the civil and military officials below spoke, the young Emperor knew that today would be just another meaningless morning court session as usual.

Sure enough, this atmosphere lasted for more than a quarter of an hour, and it was still so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

The young Emperor had been hoping that General Mu would attend the morning court today, thus breaking the deadlock.

After all, no matter what, General Mu had become the royal father-in-law.

Without any expression, he had already firmly become a person in the young Emperor's faction.

But unexpectedly, General Mu still reported sick and did not attend the court meeting today.

Perhaps this was also related to the fact that he did not share a room with the Empress on his wedding night.

However, someone had already sent out the message last night, so why hasn't the Great General come yet?

Indeed, the bamboo tube that Yu'er sent out last night had not even left the Harem when it was intercepted by those mysterious women in white.

Seeing the contents on it, the young Emperor naturally did not obstruct it.

Therefore, with the deliberate help of the young Emperor, the bamboo tube smoothly passed out.

Finally, after waiting for a quarter of an hour, the young Emperor could only sigh helplessly in his heart.

Then he stood up directly, his gaze meaningfully sweeping over the two Imperial Uncles, then he swung the wide sleeves of his Dragon Robe and strode towards the back.

Beside him, the Imperial Eunuch hurriedly followed with a shout:

"Dismiss the court..."

As these words rang out, all the civil and military officials in the court suddenly came to life as if they had just woken from sleep, regaining their vitality.

They began stretching their bodies and also started talking to each other.

This scene was completely different from before.

Before long, these people began to exit and unconsciously divided into three factions.

Naturally, the groups were centered around the two Princes.

However, no one found this unusual, not even the guards outside the court, who had long since grown accustomed to it.

As for the young Emperor, after leaving the Political Council Hall, he headed straight for the Imperial Study Room.

Along the way, a layer of frost hung on her exquisitely beautiful face.

Anyone could tell that the young Emperor was in a very bad mood.

This also caused the Palace Maids and eunuchs following her to tread on eggshells, fearful of provoking her anger.

"Your Majesty, this old servant has returned."

Inside the Imperial Study Room, the young Emperor was reviewing the intentionally submitted joyful petitions just like Lin Yi had seen yesterday.

Suddenly, the door was pushed open, and then Eunuch Liu's figure appeared before the young Emperor.

Seeing this, the young Emperor tossed the bamboo slip on the desk, then leaned back to find a more comfortable position before addressing Eunuch Liu:

"Have you thoroughly investigated the matter?"

Hearing this, the old eunuch reached into his robe and pulled out a Sheepskin Scroll, then held it with both hands in front of the young Emperor.

Due to the lack of paper and the cumbersome nature of bamboo slips for writing extensive text, such secret messages were mainly written on fur and silk.

Upon seeing this, the young Emperor reached out to take it and started to read.

However, it was visible that the young Emperor's brows gradually furrowed.

After a long while, she put down the Sheepskin Scroll and her gaze fixed intently on Eunuch Liu.

Eunuch Liu's voice also intentionally lowered at this moment, carefully opening with:

"The old servant has checked everything about that cook since he entered the palace, only found that he was sent by the Fourth Prince, and found nothing else.

However, the old servant has already had someone check on the cook's entire family lineage, and will certainly report to Your Majesty as soon as there is news."

There was a slight pause, and a conflicted expression appeared on his face.

Seeing this, the young Emperor immediately frowned:

"Continue speaking."

The old eunuch hurriedly bowed and acknowledged, simultaneously saying:

"In addition, the old servant also discovered that the method of making these cakes comes from the Fourth Prince's Mansion..."

At this point, Eunuch Liu's voice abruptly stopped, as if he hadn't said anything at all.

Meanwhile, the young Emperor also raised his eyebrows:

"Are you suggesting that the Seven Star Grass cakes were arranged by Prince Yong'an?"

This question made the old eunuch's face turn pale immediately, and he knelt down on the ground with a thump:

"The old servant dares not, the old servant has only informed Your Majesty of everything he has found, and leaves the decisions to Your Majesty."

The young Emperor merely waved his hand in response to the old eunuch's behavior:

"Alright, you have been following me since I was ten years old, I have never distrusted you.

Let's leave the investigation at this point for now.

I am tired, you may withdraw."

"Yes, the old servant takes his leave."

After the old eunuch left, the young Emperor sat up abruptly, his eyes, which were initially tired, now flashed with a cold gleam, and he murmured to himself:

"Heh, it seems that you are indeed the man of Imperial Uncle Six."

While speaking, the young Emperor directly said to the screen behind him:

"Come out."

As the words fell, a white figure immediately appeared in front of the young Emperor.

This person was none other than the one previously sent to monitor the old eunuch, dressed in white.

"What is Lin Yi doing?"

But as soon as the young Emperor spoke, he did not further inquire about the poisoning incident, instead directly asking such a question.

However, the white-dressed person seemed to be prepared for this abrupt question.

After the young Emperor spoke, he replied:

"Your Majesty, he is weeding in the etiquette room."

Hearing this, the young Emperor involuntarily twitched slightly.

That expression was as if he wanted to laugh but forcibly held it back.

"Heh, it's good to temper his temperament, lest he thinks about escaping all day."

After a slight hesitation, he suddenly said:

"Draft a decree, promote him to Imperial Eunuch, grant a Jade belt, one hundred taels of silver, let him study in the etiquette room during the day, and serve in the Imperial Study Room at night."

After these words, the white-dressed woman respectfully bowed and exited.

And after the white-dressed woman left, the young Emperor could not help but laugh.

"Presumably, this fellow will be utterly grateful when he hears my arrangement.

I hope you understand my painstaking efforts, as I generally need you only at night."

...End of Chapter...