"It's actually Eunuch Wei!"
A look of surprise flashed across Liu Guogong's face, but even more so, shock.
Eunuch Wei was no ordinary eunuch; he was deeply favored by the late emperor during the reign of the emperor.
Now that the Empress has ascended the throne, Eunuch Wei remains a favorite of Her Majesty, and his status and influence are no less than those of a first-rank minister in the court.
"Xiao Yu, receive the imperial decree."
Xiao Yu was also surprised, but also curious... How could an imperial edict suddenly come to him?
Then, Eunuch Wei's voice was exceptionally loud as he proclaimed:
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Prince Xiao's meritorious service is outstanding, and I am deeply pleased. Therefore, I hereby bestow upon him one thousand taels of gold, one hundred acres of fertile land, and one thousand bolts of silk to honor his virtue. May Prince Xiao continue to uphold his loyalty, serve the country, and bring blessings to all people. So be it!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"
Xiao Yu excitedly accepted the imperial edict, overjoyed, not understanding why he had suddenly been bestowed such a reward.
Beside her, Jin Mulan also looked at Xiao Yu with curiosity.
The imperial court is short of funds these days, and at this critical juncture, it's unclear why His Majesty would suddenly bestow such a reward upon Xiao Yu... Although she couldn't understand it, Jin Mulan was still very happy for Xiao Yu.
Why did His Majesty bestow this reward upon Xiao Yu?
Duke Liu's expression changed slightly; he wanted to ask, but he held back.
"Prince Xiao, His Majesty values you highly..."
Eunuch Wei gave a meaningful warning.
Then, glancing at Duke Liu not far away, she said in a shrill voice, "Duke Liu, what are you doing with so many soldiers?"
"It was just a misunderstanding, everything's fine now..."
Liu Guogong forced a very unpleasant smile and said, "Please rest assured, Eunuch Wei, I will leave with these soldiers right away."
He could tell that Eunuch Wei also favored Xiao Yu.
He then ordered the soldiers to take the bodies from the ground and leave with them...
"This is strange. What's going on with Xiao Yu? Not only is Jin Mulan protecting him, but even Eunuch Wei is biased towards him, and there's even His Majesty's investiture..."
Duke Liu frowned. Although he couldn't figure out the reason, he had already sensed a crisis.
If the Xiao Prince's Mansion were to rise again, their lives would be in serious trouble!
...
"What a pity."
Seeing Duke Liu and the others leave, Xiao Yu sighed helplessly.
Originally, he wanted to make a big fuss and then take the opportunity to teach Duke Liu a lesson... but now the effect is quite good.
"Thank you so much, Eunuch Wei!"
Xiao Yu bowed to Eunuch Wei and said.
"Your Highness, there's no need for such politeness."
A satisfied smile appeared on Eunuch Wei's face, and he continued, "Prince Xiao, you are still young. This old servant will give you a piece of advice: A gentleman conceals his talents."
After pondering for a few seconds, Xiao Yu replied, "I understand. Thank you for the reminder, Eunuch Wei."
The Xiao Prince's Mansion is still in a state of disrepair and has limited strength, making it impossible for it to compete with a big figure like the Duke of Liu!
While his Grandmaster-level strength might seem impressive, the imperial court isn't about fighting and killing; it's about human relationships and social dynamics. It's simply impossible for him to win through force alone.
Today, Xiao Yu can kill Liu Yunfei by force, but he cannot kill Duke Liu!
If he dares to kill Duke Liu, countless grandmasters will appear at Prince Xiao's residence tonight to exact revenge!
"Your Majesty, His Majesty is waiting for this old servant to return and report. This old servant will take his leave now."
Seeing that Xiao Yu understood his meaning, Lord Wei spoke up.
"See off Eunuch Wei."
Xiao Yu bowed again, and only after Eunuch Wei left did he let out a long sigh and say, "Duke Liu will not let this go easily. After today, trouble will slowly come knocking on our door!"
"Brother Xiao Yu, I'm sorry, we've dragged you into this..."
Yang Niannian gently bit her full lips, her pretty face filled with guilt and self-reproach.
"This is none of your business."
Xiao Yu shook his head and said seriously, "If I encounter such injustice, no matter who it is, I will intervene!"
After saying that, he added, "Come back to Prince Xiao's residence with me. We'll go back after this matter is completely over."
“Okay.” Yang Niannian pondered for a few seconds and nodded, “I hope I won’t cause any trouble for Brother Xiao Yu… I can do a lot of work to make up for it.”
Afterwards, the group returned to Prince Xiao's residence together.
When Madam Xiao and the others saw Xiao Yu return, they told him about Eunuch Wei's visit.
It turned out that Eunuch Wei had come to Prince Xiao's residence first and left all his belongings there. On his way back to the palace, he happened to meet Xiao Yu again.
"With this gold, the production scale of MSG and chicken essence can be expanded considerably..."
Xiao Yu looked at the gleaming gold in the box and said, "Mother, you should keep this gold... Sister-in-law, these two are my friends, please arrange accommodation for them."
After dealing with these matters, Xiao Yu and Jin Mulan returned to their room together.
Inside the room, Xiao Yu, Jin Mulan, and Shen Youyu faced each other, and for a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
Although you are all my wives, we haven't officially married yet, and we can't address each other as sisters, so we're still quite distant... Xiao Yu thought to himself.
"This is... the Dragon Soaring Sword!"
Jin Mulan's pupils contracted slightly as she suddenly noticed the Youlong Sword hanging on the wall. She asked in surprise, "Shilang, how did you obtain this sword?"
"It was obtained in exchange for poetry."
Seeing Jin Mulan's surprise, Xiao Yu walked over, took down the Youlong Sword, and said, "It's that poem, 'Ten years to forge a sword, its frosty edge yet untested; today I present it to you, for there is an injustice to be done'... I won this Youlong Sword with this poem!"
After saying that, Xiao Yu suddenly remembered something and asked Jin Mulan, "Wife, do you know any wealthy families in the capital with the surname Zhen? This Youlong Sword was given to me by her. She's a very rich young lady named Zhen Ruohua!"
Zhen Ruohua must be a fake name.
But why not ask Jin Mulan? Maybe she has some ideas?
"I don't know him."
Jin Mulan shook her head, as if she had something on her mind, and continued to ask, "Did you see her again after that?"
"have."
Xiao Yu recounted the story of the poetry invitation to Jin Mulan, adding, "She also has a female swordswoman in white with her, named Jing'er."
Zhen Ruohua is a fake name; Jing'er is definitely not!
"Jing'er!"
Jin Mulan's beautiful eyes trembled. Looking at the Youlong Sword in her hand, she became even more certain of Miss Zhen's identity.
No wonder His Majesty suddenly bestowed a reward upon Xiao Yu...
Having figured this out, Jin Mulan continued, "Shilang, what does that Miss Zhen look like? She must be very beautiful, right?"
"have no idea."
Xiao Yu shook his head and said seriously, "I have face blindness, so it doesn't matter what Miss Zhen looks like or whether she's pretty or not!"
How could I possibly praise another woman's beauty in front of these two ladies? I'm incredibly clever!
"..."
Jin Mulan glanced at Xiao Yu speechlessly, wondering if his naive demeanor was an act.
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