Inside the Jingxin Hall.
Ji Xingzhi entered the Jingxin Hall alone and found that the door of the side room was not closed, but wide open. From a distance, she could see the eunuch sitting alone in the room, entertaining himself with two beautiful beads in his hands. He was wearing a thin robe and had no expression on his face, like a lonely old man.
Ji Xingzhi walked into the room and looked at the eunuch's gray hair, feeling a pang of sadness in her heart.
After not seeing him for a long time, the eunuch looks thinner, more emaciated, and older.
Compared to the imperial tutor, the eunuch looks even older.
"Grand Eunuch." Ji Xingzhi strode forward, lying on the grand eunuch's back and called out.
The eunuch was slightly stunned, then a smile appeared on his face: "Shouldn't the emperor be busy entertaining the people from the Four States right now? How did he find time to come to Jingxin Palace?"
The peace treaty signed by the five states at the banquet has long been known throughout the imperial capital of Lizhou. Soon, I believe this news will spread throughout the entire Dixi Continent, and the people will surely rejoice and forever remember the merits of the Emperor Li.
The eunuch is very proud of this.
Ji Xingzhi stood up, walked around the eunuch, sat down opposite him, poured himself a cup of tea, and said nonchalantly: "Eunuch, you know I hate these red tape and hypocritical scenes the most."
The eunuch laughed and shook his head: "The emperor really hasn't changed at all, he is still so willful."
Ji Xingzhi took a sip of tea, smiled indifferently, put down the teacup and asked, "Grand Eunuch, are you still unwilling to leave Jingxin Palace?"
Over the years, Ji Xingzhi had asked more than once, but every time, the eunuch had bluntly declined.
The eunuch shook his head and said, "I am old and like quietness. It is good here. Your Majesty does not need to worry."
Ji Xingzhi was already accustomed to excuses like those from the eunuch. Looking at the tea in the cup, her face was clearly reflected in the tea, letting her know how solemn her expression was at the moment.
"Eunuch, there is something I hope you can tell me." Ji Xingzhi whispered.
After hearing Ji Xingzhi's opening remarks, the eunuch's heart suddenly skipped a beat. He paused slightly and said, "Your Majesty, please."
Ji Xingzhi didn't rush to ask. Instead, she remained silent for a long time, hesitating for a while. After thinking it over again and again, she finally raised her head firmly and looked directly into the eyes of the eunuch and asked, "Why did my father hide my identity? And why did he take my mother away from the palace?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the eunuch's body trembled noticeably. He hurriedly looked away and poured himself a cup of tea, not daring to look Ji Xingzhi in the eye.
After a moment of silence, the eunuch said something that made Ji Xingzhi grit her teeth: "I promised the emperor that I would never reveal a single word to him even if I died. If the emperor really wants to know, please ask the emperor."
Ji Xingzhi secretly clenched the hand holding the teacup for a long time, and said, "I understand. Grand Eunuch, have a good rest. I will come to see you another day."
After that, Ji Xingzhi strode away without waiting for the eunuch's answer.
The eunuch watched Ji Xingzhi leave angrily, and suddenly heard a cracking sound, like something breaking. Looking back, he saw that the teacup that Ji Xingzhi had just used to drink tea was broken into pieces, and the tea soaked the clean table.
The eunuch was silent for a long time, so long that time seemed to stand still. Then he sighed deeply and muttered to himself something puzzling: "It has changed..."
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