What's That About

As for the old eunuch who came to pass the decree, why didn't Lin Yi give him money?

When he had the young eunuch slapped, Lin Yi knew that this guy must be used to such arrogant and domineering behavior.

How could such a person be short of money? He was probably very rich already.

Lin Yi had just laid down on the bed when the voices of the young eunuchs came from outside.

Immediately after that, a few young eunuchs carefully walked in with two food boxes.

The eunuchs who had received favors from Lin Yi felt they owed him and brought food to Lin Yi before they ate.

Lin Yi naturally didn't stand on ceremony. He kept one for himself and sent the other to the old eunuch.

Even without the terrifying strength this guy had displayed, Lin Yi couldn't ignore him when he was left unattended here at such an old age.

Moreover, this guy seemed to be very awesome.

However, while Lin Yi didn't stand on ceremony, this old eunuch was even more so.

Seeing the food Lin Yi brought over, he started eating without a word.

He seemed to have even forgotten that he had once said that if Lin Yi didn't tidy up the courtyard, he wouldn't be allowed to eat.

Lin Yi rolled his eyes and prepared to return to his room for some lunch.

However, just as he was about to walk out of the room, the old eunuch, who was eating with his head lowered, suddenly said in a muffled voice,

"The third drawer of the second cabinet by the bed. Take what's inside and get lost. I won't eat your food for free."

Lin Yi was stunned. For a moment, he didn't understand what that meant.

What cabinet and what drawer?

"What's he giving me?"

However, Lin Yi didn't believe he had done anything to deserve the reward, so he shook his head in resignation and ignored the old man.

Then, he strode away.

Hearing Lin Yi's footsteps leave the room, the old eunuch, who was wolfing down the food, immediately stopped what he was doing.

Then, he looked up at the door, and a strange smile suddenly appeared on his old face.

"Interesting."

After that, he continued to eat as if he had not eaten for many days.

Time passed quickly. Lin Yi only took a nap after eating and drinking his fill, and the sky had already begun to turn dark.

As for the young eunuchs outside, they came to work shortly after lunch.

Seeing that Lin Yi was resting, they lowered their voices even more.

Lin Yi got off the bed and stretched. He felt uncomfortable everywhere.

Everything was good here except for the horrible living conditions.

Sleeping on this wooden bed made him feel like his bones were about to fall apart.

"Damn it. I have to get someone to get a few straw mats later. This is too uncomfortable."

Rubbing his rumbling stomach, Lin Yi prepared to find some food.

But just as he was about to leave, he suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside.

Immediately after, a slightly sharp voice rang out.

"Master Lin, Master Lin, where are you?"

Lin Yi couldn't help but get goosebumps when he heard this voice.

Lin Yi hurriedly pushed the door open and walked out in order to stop the sound from torturing him.

The few eunuchs who were pacing back and forth outside the door couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief when they saw Lin Yi. The leader waved at Lin Yi anxiously.

However, Lin Yi was very curious. Why didn't those guys come in?

When he thought of this, he recalled the eunuch who had come to pass the decree to him in the morning. When he came in again, he seemed to have looked around for a long time, and there was a hint of fear on his face.

"Gosh, Master Lin, do you know what time it is already? You're already on duty. Hurry up and follow me. His Majesty already asked about you just now…"

"Uh, about that, I haven't eaten yet. Even the emperor can't send hungry soldiers to the battlefield. I'll grab a bite and come with you."

Hearing that he was going on duty, Lin Yi was stunned. He had really forgotten about this matter after the nap.

However, he was already famished. At the thought of being on duty for a night, he immediately felt that it was better to eat something before going.

However, how could that little eunuch still wait for him to eat?

After hearing Lin Yi's words, he saw that Lin Yi had already walked out of the courtyard. Hence, without a word, he stepped forward and grabbed Lin Yi's sleeve before leading him out.

He looked like he was afraid that Lin Yi would run away.

Not only that, but as he walked, he said in a panic,

"Shh… Don't say such things, Master Lin. You're His Majesty's favorite now, but we don't dare to hear such things. His Majesty is still waiting. If we're late, I'm afraid we'll suffer."

Having no other choice, Lin Yi could only free his sleeve from the young eunuch's grip and follow the latter to the imperial study.

"Why is His Majesty still in the imperial study? Doesn't he need to sleep?"

After walking for a quarter of an hour, they finally arrived outside the imperial study.

Looking at the brightly lit imperial study in front of him, Lin Yi couldn't help but ask the eunuch beside him.

"His Majesty is busy every day and has endless court affairs to deal with. Therefore, His Majesty has always slept in the imperial study. Only under very rare circumstances would he return to the Qianqing Palace to rest.

"We're already here. Master Lin, you should go and greet His Majesty first. His Majesty specially instructed you to see him right after you arrive."

As they spoke, the two of them arrived at the door of the imperial study. The young eunuch's voice became softer and softer.

Lin Yi wanted to sigh. He could only say that this damn feudal dynasty was indeed quite… satisfying sometimes.

"Is there something wrong with this young emperor? Why isn't she resting at this place? What's the use of staying in this imperial study all day to read memorials? Other than the urgent ones, they're nothing more than trash that sings praises of merit. She might as well catch up on sleep…"

His voice arrived before he did.

The young emperor, who was reading a memorial at the imperial table, immediately knew who it was when she heard the voice that suddenly barged into her mind.

She had been quite frustrated, but for some reason, her mood actually improved a lot after hearing this voice that was criticizing her.

She couldn't help but be stunned.

"Your subject, Little Lin, greets Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty!"

Lin Yi walked over and stopped in front of the young emperor. He first stood up straight, then brushed his sleeves. After that, he took half a step forward with his left foot and bent down. He knelt on his right knee and lowered his right hand. He spoke as he lowered his head.

However, looking at this fellow's strange actions and hearing the strange words he said, the young emperor was dumbfounded.

What was this guy up to this time?