He endured so many years and finally outlived Emperor Yuming, but Emperor Yuxian still only wanted Wuchang as the Grand Steward.
Why?! He knows everything Wuchang can do, and he's even younger than Wuchang. Why not choose him?
So, while Prince Ye was still regent, he secretly went to curry favor with him, without informing Wu Chang. There's no other reason than that people naturally strive for higher positions, just as water flows downhill; it's perfectly normal.
But who knew that Prince Ye was also blind? He not only humiliated him, but also dared to have him beaten. Fortune turns, and he probably never imagined that he would be trampled underfoot by his former little eunuch.
The path of becoming regent was blocked, so Xiao Qizi had no choice but to obediently follow Wuchang, feigning docility and obedience. Fortunately, heaven rewards those who persevere, and he finally got his chance.
Emperor Yuxian issued an edict summoning a married woman to the palace and bestowing upon her the title of Consort Qi. Initially, he accompanied Wuchang to deliver the edict but was met with a bad reception and was thrown out. He thought this path would be difficult, but to his surprise, the second time, no one dared to treat them like that, and he didn't know what methods they used.
Even so, after they left the mansion, they were still blocked in the alley.
Seeing the menacing looks of those people, Xiao Qi thought he was doomed. But to his surprise, they only took away everyone else except him and told him to go back and tell Emperor Yuxian that everyone else had been killed.
He then returned to the palace without incident, became the chief eunuch by Emperor Yuxian's side, and even changed his name to Dezhuo.
However, he couldn't answer the question Emperor Yuxian was asking him now. He absolutely couldn't admit that he had lied to him, otherwise it would be the crime of deceiving the emperor, which would cost him his head.
He kowtowed twice, trembling, "This servant didn't know! This servant saw it with his own eyes! Lu Huai killed my master and the others! Everything this servant said is true, Your Majesty!"
Emperor Yuxian sneered, "Every word is true? Then go and explain to the people of the world, and see if they believe you!"
"Guards!" he shouted, and immediately guards entered. Emperor Yuxian glanced at him coldly. "Take him away and hang him at the city gate. Let him down only when the public outcry has died down!"
Dezhuo was startled and immediately knelt down, grabbing Emperor Yuxian's leg. "Your Majesty! Your Majesty, everything I've said is true! Spare me, Your Majesty!"
"Get out of here!" Emperor Yuxian kicked him in the chest, frowning in disgust. "Drag him away immediately."
"yes."
"Your Majesty—!" Dezhuo's shrill cry echoed throughout the hall.
Emperor Yuxian's brow finally relaxed a little when he saw him being dragged away.
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It must be said that the Imperial Guards were quite efficient. After only a short while, Dezhuo was hung on the city gate in full view of everyone.
Meanwhile, Lu Huai, who had already set off to break camp, also heard the news. When the sentries reported this to General Qin, they did not hide it from them.
Lu Huai raised an eyebrow slightly. This Emperor Yuxian had certainly made a fool of himself. Now, infamous, he would likely be remembered with a stigma for eternity.
However, this was something he was happy to see happen.
Those who act righteously receive much help, while those who act unrighteously receive little. The more Emperor Yuxian recklessly acts, the more the people hate him and the less they resist him. They might even welcome him, just like the people of Cicheng.
It was the perfect time of day, the sun rising in the east, a time when the timing, location, and people were all in harmony. As the first rays of sunlight shone through, Lu Huai lowered the banner of the Yu Kingdom and replaced it with the character "义" (righteousness).
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