Jiang Shuyue was so shocked that her mouth remained open for a long time.
...What a terrible thing to do!
Lin Miaoshou is practically half-buried, yet he still sent himself to the palace to be castrated. Could he really be going to die in the bathhouse?!
"Uncle Lin's life is too miserable. He finally regained his sight, but before he could get married and continue the Lin family line, he was castrated."
Seeing Jiang Shuyue's pitying expression, Nangong Zeyue couldn't help but burst into laughter.
What are you laughing at?
“Miss Jiang, you, you’ve misunderstood. My uncle-master went to the palace to work as a knife maker in the eunuch’s quarters, he wasn’t castrated.”
Then Nangong Zeyue recounted how Lin Miaoshou bribed the palace stewards and how she boasted about her exceptional skill in castration.
The palace steward then made an exception and allowed him to work as a knife maker in the washroom.
"Isn't a knife maker just a eunuch? They all have to be castrated in the Imperial Prison, right?"
Jiang Shuyue knew a little about some things in the palace.
Nangong Zeyue sat down, lifting his robe, and said, "The palace is not what it used to be. In the past, this matter required the approval of the Imperial Household Department. Things are different now. The Emperor is indulging in wine and women all day long, and the Empress's mind is entirely focused on vying for the Emperor's favor."
Nangong Ze clicked his tongue and shook his head. "The palace is in chaos. The stewards of each palace are busy making money. Chaos is rampant. Wanling's fate is coming to an end."
Upon learning that Lin Miaoshou was unharmed, Jiang Shuyue asked, "Uncle Lin went to great lengths to infiltrate the palace, what is he trying to do?"
If he wants to take revenge on the Wei family, wouldn't it be more convenient for him to avoid going to the palace?
Nangong Zeyue shrugged. "I don't know either. I heard from my senior brother that the old man comes out of the palace every few days to get medicinal herbs. I've already left a message for my uncle, and he'll know to come looking for us when he leaves the palace."
Jiang Shuyue's eyes lit up, "Uncle Lin's target is Empress Wei!"
For Xiao Jingzhao, this was a godsend!
Jiang Shuyue was eager to meet Lin Miaoshou and wanted to know what kind of game he was playing in the palace.
Nangong Zeyue chatted with Jiang Shuyue for a while before going back to her room to rest.
Feeling sleepy, Jiang Shuyue yawned, closed the doors and windows, and put away the project plan.
Just then, a knocking sound came from outside the window. "Master, the Zhen residence is brightly lit. I have found out that Grand Scholar Zhen is still living on Guixiang Back Street."
Jiang Shuyue pushed open a window and saw Gao Mu standing outside.
It must be admitted that the people trained by Xiao Jingzhao are truly effective.
She asked Gao Mu to inquire about it tomorrow, and to her surprise, Gao Mu was incredibly efficient and found out the truth so quickly.
"You've worked hard. You and Cangyun should rest well. Go see the broker tomorrow."
Gao Mu grinned at Jiang Shuyue and respectfully cupped his hands, saying, "This subordinate is not, not tired at all."
It's better to stay with the girl. She's kind and gentle, just like family. Gao Mu, who is usually stern, felt a warm glow in his heart as he retreated.
Jiang Shuyue: "..." Good guard, deserves extra chicken leg.
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Inside the palace.
Outside the washroom, the shadows of the trees swayed, and above the chrysanthemum palace lanterns under the eaves, several moths desperately flew upwards. Two young eunuchs stood under the eaves carrying lanterns.
At that moment, a shrill scream came from inside the house. The scream was sharp and piercing, as if someone was being torn apart, filled with despair and wailing, which sent chills down one's spine.
The scream was like a flash of lightning in the night sky, startling the two eunuchs under the eaves.
Back then, they too had experienced that horrific night.
A moment later, soft moaning sounds came from inside the room.
The tall eunuch nudged the short eunuch with his elbow. "It's finished. Go in and take a look."
The short eunuch looked up at the passageway by the palace wall and said, "The person in charge certainly won't come right now. We can wait for the knife maker to call us before we go in and carry the person out."
Previously, there were several people working in the washroom, but since this knife maker came, he has taken over all the dirty and tiring work. Gradually, the others have learned to slack off, just dumping the people who need to be cleansed into the washroom and leaving.
After the knife maker finished making the egg, he gave the earthenware jar containing the egg to the eunuch on duty for inspection. The eunuch then carried the person into the next room, and whether he lived or died was none of their business.
The new knife maker truly lived up to his reputation; the groans inside the room gradually subsided.
The door to the washroom was tightly closed. Inside, a boy of about fifteen or sixteen years old lay on a wooden board.
The lower body was a bloody mess, and in the dim light, it was impossible to tell whether the thing was still there or not.
Lin Miaoshou glanced warily at the window, then picked up a cotton cloth and wiped his hands.
He leaned down and whispered in the boy's ear, "Remember to take your medicine every month. Once you leave the palace, you only need to stop taking the medicine for six months and you will regain your manly vigor."
The boy's eyes showed gratitude. He lowered his voice and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "I will never forget your kindness, sir. If you ever need my help in the future, please feel free to ask."
"The palace is a cannibalistic place. Protect yourself. With your words, it was worth risking my life to preserve my manhood for you."
Lin Miaoshou helped the boy up, turned around and handed him a clay pot, instructing him, "Hold on tight. In this weather, it will smell bad tomorrow. No one will bother to dig it out and take a closer look. Stay calm and don't give anything away."
This was a little mouse that he had finally managed to catch in the garden. He skinned it, removed its head and tail, took out its internal organs, and then sewed it into two meatballs with no visible thread ends.
The castration performed in the Wanling Kingdom's palace only involved the removal of the testicles, which is why Lin Miaoshou was able to pull off this deceptive act.
"Someone, you can carry it out now."
Hearing the shouts from inside, the two eunuchs outside hung their palace lanterns on the wall and went into the room one after the other.
The room reeked of blood. The boy was covered in sweat, and his clothes were not concealing his thighs, which were stained with blood.
He cautiously raised the earthenware pot in his hand.
"Please take a look, gentlemen." The voice was so weak it sounded like he was about to breathe his last.
The tall eunuch glanced between the boy's legs; the flesh was mangled and gruesome. He nodded slightly to the short eunuch.
The short eunuch lifted the lid of the earthenware jar and glanced quickly at the bloody mess inside.
He forced himself to nod at the tall eunuch, suppressing his nausea.
Watching the person being carried away, Lin Miaoshou walked outside.
Back at her lodgings, Lin Miaoshou took a bath and changed her clothes, then took a pot of wine to the next room.
In the next room, several eunuchs were already somewhat drunk.
"Lin Dao'er, come quickly! You've worked hard tonight. This is a dish of wine and food that was taken from the imperial table. Xiao Liuzi specially brought it over to show his respect to our family. We've also left you half a roasted pigeon." Eunuch Lu, who shared a room with Lin Miaoshou, swayed as he raised his wine cup.
Lin Miaoshou, abandoning his usual carefree demeanor, humbly bowed and raised the wine pot in his hand, "Thank you for your care, Eunuch Lu. I also have a pot of fine wine to offer to you all."
Before leaving, Eunuch Lu asked a more important question, "That boy is already fifteen years old, has he done a clean job?"
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