Chapter 64: Your Highness, I Don’t Like Her

In those arrogant eyes, there was vigilance, scrutiny, and even a hint of shock.

He hid that matter very well.

There were not many servants in the Chen Mansion, only three or five. In order to make the housekeeper loyal to him, he allowed the housekeeper to have a son with her. This would make them even more loyal, and there was no way outsiders would know about it.

The moment Chu Jiuning's boy was brought into the mansion, he knew that Chu Jiuning had discovered it.

How did she know?

Chu Jiuning pointed at the chair and waited until he sat down before speaking.

"I just want to comfort you, nothing else."

"Isn't that a threat?"

Mr. Chen came straight to the point. Chu Jiuning laughed and shook his head.

"I would rather have one more ally than one more enemy. Eunuch Chen, thirty years of loyalty to the Emperor is not as precious as the three days we've known each other."

precious?

Eunuch Chen was slightly stunned. She actually used the word "precious" to describe their acquaintance?

In the eyes of the world.

He was a eunuch, that is, a servant. Even though he had the power of life and death today, he was still a lowly species and an alien.

"People in this world like men and women. It's all destined by God. There's nothing wrong with that. Although you've trained Chen Qingwu well, there are still flaws."

"Where's the flaw?"

Ever since he brought Chen Qingwu back home, he had been using secret medicine to keep him alive, and he also hired a special nanny to teach him how to behave. Fearing that he would feel bored, he deliberately promoted Madam Chen, giving her the opportunity to take Chen Qingwu out to socialize. His comings and goings over the years had never been noticed by anyone.

Chu Jiuning smiled at Eunuch Chen.

"I've been different from ordinary people since I was a child. I can predict things. Eunuch Chen, do you want to make a bet?"

Eunuch Chen frowned.

Obviously not believing it.

"Within three days, something bad will happen to you, and your life will be in danger."

"That's impossible."

This is the inner palace. He has been in charge of the Imperial Household Department for so many years that it has become entrenched and complex. Almost all the eunuchs in the palace are in his hands.

This is no different from his private army, which can be effective at the command of a single person.

All the palace masters were polite to him when they saw him, and even the emperor was sometimes helpless against him, otherwise... he would not dare to carry Chen Qingwu's body in front of the emperor.

"Could it be possible to wait three days, please?"

Eunuch Chen's expression gradually became strange. He kept looking at Chu Jiuning as if he was looking at a ghost.

The prince's face turned cold.

"Eunuch Chen."

With an unhappy tone and a hint of warning, Eunuch Chen quickly withdrew his gaze and spoke softly.

"Your Highness, I don't like her."

only.

Eunuch Chen was already terrified deep down in his heart.

He met Chu Jiuning twice and had two dreams, and it was the same dream.

The first time I had a dream, I forgot it as soon as I woke up, but I could feel that it was not a good dream. But the second time, I had some memories.

In a dream.

He died a miserable death, his body almost exposed in the wilderness.

In order to prove that this dream happened after he met Chu Jiuning, he decided to meet Chu Jiuning again and stay with her longer.

If it really has something to do with her.

Then the next time he falls asleep he will have a dream, and it should be clearer than the previous two times.

It can't be.

He will die within three days, right?

The back of his neck immediately felt cold, and Eunuch Chen's face turned blue.

It took him a long time to reach his current position and gain power, which is quite glorious for a eunuch.

He stood up and walked to Chu Jiuning, as if he was conflicted, or as if he had made up his mind. He lifted his robe and knelt in front of Chu Jiuning.

"Godmother."

Chu Jiuning was stunned and turned to look at the prince.

She had thought that Eunuch Chen would at least wait until he was poisoned before coming to recognize her as her relative, but she had not expected him to be so bold.

Get up.

She helped Eunuch Chen up herself.

Seeing that she was not surprised by the honor or disgrace and accepted it calmly, Eunuch Chen was still a little shocked for a moment. If an ordinary woman heard the word "godmother", she would probably be ashamed, but she seemed to have really accepted her godson.

Feeling admiration, Eunuch Chen took out a jade pendant from his arms and handed it to her.

"This is something I carry with me, and everyone in the capital knows it. I'm giving it to my godmother."

"Thank you very much."

Chu Jiuning actually liked this lotus jade pendant very much. It was obviously a top-quality product at first glance, so she smiled.

"I have a big house in the west of the city, I'll give it to you when the time comes."

"good."

Eunuch Chen nodded in agreement, but did not react much. After all, he also had a house. But at night, when he went to the west of the city, pushed open the gate with the sign "Chen Mansion", and looked at the magnificent house, he was shocked.

Especially later.

He knew that Chu Jiuning had ordered people to prepare this house on the very day when he said in anger that he wanted to recognize her as his godmother. Eunuch Chen was filled with turmoil and felt very uncomfortable.

"Godmother, will I die within three days?"

"It won't happen this time, but it's very dangerous. If something goes wrong, your power might fall to someone else. You have to be careful."

After being poisoned this time, he recuperated for nearly two months, and all important matters were handed over to Eunuch Cang, which laid a considerable hidden danger for his later death.

"There's a man under your command who has a mole at the corner of his mouth, right?"

Eunuch Chen nodded. That was the deputy general manager of the Imperial Household Department, who he had promoted two years ago. This man was very loyal and always put him first in everything.

"You have to be careful with him."

"What?"

Eunuch Chen's eyes suddenly sharpened, with some disbelief.

No matter who betrays him, Liu Canghai will never betray him. That person has fought for him with his life. How could this be possible?

Chu Jiuning picked up the warm tea beside her and took a sip.

"In fact, we can't be too confident. After all, there are people who want to take away what we have now. Eunuch Chen, the more people you trust, the more chances they have to harm you."

With his long fingers clenched, Eunuch Chen shuddered for no reason.

After leaving.

Eunuch Chen sent people to investigate Chu Jiuning, but he really couldn't figure out where she came from. How could anyone predict the future?

besides.

Will something really happen to him within three days?

Subconsciously.

He wanted to call his two disciples over, but when he thought about it carefully, he realized that Liu Canghai, who had risked his life for him, still had other thoughts in mind, let alone others.

He thought.

It’s time to carefully sort out the people around you and make sure only those who are loyal stay.

Just thinking about it.

The eldest disciple Xiao Dezi walked in and bowed to him.

"Eunuch Chen, Yunxia Palace invites you over."

"What's up?"

Eunuch Chen stood up.

He has always been more concerned about the affairs of Yunxia Palace. After all... the relationship between him and Empress Luo is somewhat different.

Four years ago.

When she first entered the palace, the residence she was given was arranged by Eunuch Chen. That night, she came with cakes to express her gratitude. At first sight, she fell in love with Eunuch Chen. In order to avoid being favored, she made herself sick and put a knife to her neck, begging Eunuch Chen to remove her nameplate.

This retreat lasted for four years.