Chapter 39 Chapter 8
Yes, he should have realized that there must be something wrong with Ruoruo's eagerness to learn. After all, how many of the women of criminals who entered the Jiaofangsi were so eager to learn from the beginning? Even if they didn't cause any trouble, they would be ashamed to learn some sexual matters.
Ruoruo is different. She learns whatever others teach her. As long as she is not treated harshly when it comes to eating and sleeping time, she will be obedient no matter what he asks of her.
Being obedient is like being so naive that one does not know what shame is or what fatigue is.
Eunuch Nan smiled bitterly, a hint of bitterness appeared on his stunning face. It was really hard for him to continue pretending nothing had happened.
Perhaps sometimes the difference between hunter and hunted is a matter of thought. If he had known from the beginning that Ruoruo was intent on saving the Bai family, perhaps he would have given her a harsh lesson. After all, how could a woman of a guilty conscience harbor such thoughts? His duty dictated that he must find a way to dispel her thoughts, otherwise, wouldn't the world be turned upside down?
But in just less than a month, he began to waver in his beliefs.
She was just a weak woman, she just wanted to save her family. What could Ruoruo do wrong? She was just a poor person who was implicated.
But the Bai family is rebelling! This matter has already caused a lot of uproar. Although the emperor is seriously ill, he is not someone who will let others fool him.
Of course, the most important thing is that the emperor is seriously ill, and the fourth prince has rebelled with Bai Jing's tiger talisman. If such behavior is not severely punished, what dignity will the imperial family have? Wouldn't it be possible for anyone to rebel in the future?
What's more, even if His Majesty wanted to let them go, he couldn't ignore the possibility of a new emperor ascending the throne in the future! No matter how you think about it, the Bai family can't escape guilt.
"I... can't help you, and I can't help you. Don't think about saving people in the future, otherwise it will only hurt others and yourself." Unless it rains red from the sky and the people in power are possessed by evil spirits, there is no way the Bai family can escape.
Some things can make up for mistakes, but some things can only make up for mistakes, and the two cannot offset each other at all.
Eunuch Nan doesn't understand what's happening in the court, but he understands people's hearts and knows how to control the people in the Music Bureau.
From a small to a big point, it is too difficult for the Bai family to escape punishment. Moreover, this is not a problem that can be solved by one or two people.
There are so many people in the court, some want General Bai to live, while others wish he would die sooner.
Those people are watching closely. If Ruoruo does nothing, nothing will be apparent in the Music Bureau. But as soon as she takes any action and reveals her intention to offend the Bai family, the first person affected will definitely be herself.
She was born with this look...
After hearing what he said, Ruoruo's eyes, which had originally shown some expectation, dimmed instantly, but she still insisted on pretending that "I knew this would be the result."
"It's okay, I won't implicate Eunuch Nan."
Her lost voice gently hit Nan Xu, causing Nan Xu's heart to suddenly ache.
She had clearly called him Nan Xu just now, but now it became Eunuch Nan.
And how could he be afraid of being implicated? He had no conscience...but he willingly fell into her trap.
Eunuch Nan couldn't bear it any longer. "Perhaps, who do you want to save? If your parents and relatives are not too conspicuous in the Bai family, perhaps you can think of a way."
Ruo Ruo pinched the hem of her dress and gently bit her lower lip. If anyone else had done this, it would have seemed a little petty. But Ruo Ruo's way of doing it carried a natural allure.
"What I want most is to save General Bai himself."
"What?"
"I don't want General Bai to die."
"This..." Eunuch Nan was so surprised that he was speechless. His face was almost wrinkled. He was extremely embarrassed. In the end, he could only murmur, "No one can do this."
"As long as I'm alive, it's good... even if I can keep my life, it's good." After all, life is hope. Even if I'm exiled? At least I can try my best to endure and find joy in the midst of hardship. If I lose my life, then I really have nothing left.
"Eunuch Nan will help Ruo Ruo, right? He must know someone who has a solution."
Nan Xu only felt bitterness in his mouth and his eyes were full of embarrassment.
There were only a handful of people in Daling who could get involved in such matters. Even if he wanted to help, how could he do that? Would he send her to another man? And that man would have to be a powerful figure.
Nan Xu didn't want to, and this kind of thing wasn't so easy to facilitate. Even if he had been thinking about it from the beginning, now he didn't even want to think about it.
But he still subconsciously made plans for Ruoruo.
Now the fighting among the princes is still going on. Although the fourth prince and the ninth prince who was dismissed some time ago have been completely eliminated, the second prince, third prince, and sixth prince now all have their own advantages. It is just a matter of the odds of winning. It may be difficult to determine the winner until the emperor dies.
So the three of them couldn't put too much thought into it.
After all, the three of them restrain each other. If anyone of them makes a move, the other two will attack him together, and then Ruoruo will have to suffer as well.
This kind of fight will always result in death, so people like them are better off not getting involved. Otherwise, their death will be in vain.
Apart from the three powerful princes who had a say, there were only two candidates left, one was the imperial concubine's brother, and the other was the prime minister of Daling.
If we look at the benefits he can get, he should naturally recommend the brother of the imperial concubine. After all, he is famous for accepting everyone and liking beautiful women. Anyone who can offer him a beautiful woman usually has a lot of benefits.
Moreover, he was known for being easily influenced, which was exactly what Ruo Ruo wanted.
But... he is unruly, has a bunch of women in his backyard, and a jealous wife who can't do anything about her husband and only bullies the concubines. How can he be worthy of meeting Ruoruo?
Then it could only be the honest, incorruptible and staunch monarchist prime minister.
The prince could not win him over, and all the ministers were convinced by him.
Besides, I heard that he is not interested in women. If that is true, it may not be a bad thing.
Eunuch Nan thought about it and slowly told Ruoruo about him, but there was reluctance in his tone.
Anyway, he wouldn't appear in the Jiaofangsi for no reason, and Ruo Ruo couldn't leave the Jiaofangsi for the time being. Even if she told about this person, Ruo Ruo could do nothing about it.
But things happened so suddenly that just when Eunuch Nan was thinking that the Prime Minister could not come here, the young eunuch came running over in a hurry.
"Eunuch Nan, it seems that a very important person has arrived in front. Lord Li is following him timidly. Do you want to go out and take a look?" The eunuchs in the Music Bureau have all developed extraordinary eyesight, and they will pay special attention when they meet distinguished guests.
There are three types of guests at the Jiaofangsi.
One type is the wealthy and powerful who come with a lot of money. They spend the most money but are easy to serve and do not require much attention.
The second type was the scholars. They often came here with a few friends to recite poetry and compose couplets. They weren't as wealthy as the wealthy, but they were more refined. Some could make a young lady famous throughout the capital with just one poem. Furthermore, most scholars came from relatively modest families; otherwise, they couldn't afford to study. Those who dared to come here generally didn't spend too little; it would be embarrassing to spend too little, and it would be shameful not to write a single poem.
The third type is the one that the Jiaofangsi really needs to spend energy on, and that is court officials and the children of officials. These people are the most difficult to serve, and if you are not careful, you will get into trouble, so generally the young eunuchs will pay special attention to such people. If a familiar official brings someone who has never been here, they will generally inform Eunuch Nan.
Not to mention that this eunuch Li is from the Ministry of Rites. Although he cannot be said to be their direct superior, he is not much different. After all, their Jiaofangsi is also under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rites.
"Oh? Who did Lord Li bring that could make him so timid?" Eunuch Nan was still half puzzled and half relieved at this time.
Although he was a eunuch, he didn't want to continue to introduce other men to Ruo Ruo so attentively. He even explained their advantages and disadvantages clearly.
He said it, but what he said made him very sad.
"Forget it, I'll go take a look. Ruoruo, go back first, I'll talk to you later..."
The young eunuch looked at Ruoruo twice more out of curiosity. He had heard his friend who was in charge of delivering meals mention this Miss Ruoruo a long time ago. He said that Eunuch Nan treated her very well, much better than the courtesan, but he didn't allow people to mention it.
Now I finally see her. Although she has a veil on her face, her graceful figure is still unconcealed.
Moreover, seeing is believing. Today he knew exactly why the friend who was responsible for delivering meals said that Eunuch Nan treated her well. He didn't believe it before, but now he did.
Look at the tone of Eunuch Nan's words. He had never seen Eunuch Nan like this before. Even when he was talking to Yue Ji, the most popular girl in the past, he had never had such an attitude, right? The young eunuch sighed inwardly, excited and thrilled, feeling that he had discovered a secret.
He didn't discover it himself, but so far, he and his friend who delivered the food to him should be the only ones who know about it! How can this not be a secret?
"Oh, Eunuch Nan!" The young eunuch suddenly looked up, as if he had suddenly remembered something. He slapped his head and said, "I heard Qingcai, who is beside Lord Li, say that the man seems to be Prime Minister Qi. Lord Li didn't even call for the young lady today, he just asked for a few pots of wine."
The young eunuch had little experience, having spent all day in the Music Bureau. He only knew that the position of prime minister was very important, but he had no idea how important it was. In his eyes, all officials were equally powerful.
"Okay, stop talking. I'll go over and take a look and I'll know." Eunuch Nan glanced at Ruoruo and stopped the young eunuch from continuing.
"What, Prime Minister Qi? Is that the Qi Xunjing you just told me about, Eunuch Nan?"
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