This is a fictional dynasty, where the hierarchy of palace eunuchs remains strict, consisting of twelve directorates, four offices, and eight bureaus. Among them, the twelve directorates are of the highest rank, with the chief eunuch holding the seal of office being a fourth-rank official, and even the deputy could be a fourth-rank official.
There are many eunuchs in the palace. If you want to get a good position, you don't necessarily have to rely on your own strength to get there in your whole life without the support of a powerful force behind you.
Qi Defu, the Grand Eunuch of the Imperial Kitchen, was originally a poor man with no background. From the age of eight when he entered the palace to the age of 46, he has suffered countless hardships. But the luckiest thing about him is that his godfather is the current chief eunuch of the emperor, which is why he was able to gain a foothold in the palace at this age.
Grand Eunuch Anlu is 62 years old this year, already at an advanced age, and has arranged for his six or seven adopted sons to hold prominent positions in various departments of the palace.
The emperor of the Great Xia Kingdom was incompetent and had been raised by eunuchs since childhood. He allowed eunuchs to wield power and manipulate court affairs, while he only cared about his own enjoyment. One can imagine the heights that the chief eunuch had reached.
With Qi Defu as his backer, the young eunuch Qi Laibao, who had only been in the palace for three months, fared much better.
The Qi family was a fallen noble family. By the time of Qi Laibao's generation, they had finally achieved a life of wealth thanks to Qi Defu, who had entered the palace. However, a natural disaster struck, and the entire family, except for their six-year-old only son Qi Laibao, perished in the flood.
When Qi Laibao was a child, he had a high fever that damaged his brain, making his thinking much weaker than his peers and causing him to be slow in doing things.
As the only son in his family, he was pampered by his family from a young age, which fostered his arrogant and unruly personality. He also looks like his name suggests, with a very fortunate appearance.
He was overnourished from a young age, chubby and fair-skinned, the kind of cute and lucky chubby boy. However, due to the Qi family's short stature gene, at the age of six he looked a little shorter than his peers...
Because of his good looks, he was kidnapped and sent to the palace after having his manhood cut off. He was discovered by his uncle Qi Defu, who was in the palace. As the saying goes, you can tell what a person will be like at three years old, let alone six. Qi Laibao is not very smart, and even if Qi Defu supports him, he may not be able to sit in a high position.
Therefore, Qi Defu did not arrange a path to promotion for Qi Laibao, but simply kept him under his wing, showing great affection for this last member of his family.
Qi Qi arrived just in time; the original owner's injury had only recently healed... so he wouldn't have to go through the pain again.
Qi Qi lifted his robe and looked at himself.
Um... as long as it doesn't affect my peeing, it's fine. But does this mean I can't date? Also... my hands and feet seem really clumsy...
Little Fatty Qi Qi climbed off the bed, waving his arms and moving left and right, feeling like a rusty bicycle...
I haven't turned into an idiot, have I...?
The system suppressed a laugh: [I'm an idiot to begin with, so I'm not afraid of being discovered while pretending to be one.]
Qi Qi's eyes widened: [?]
The system replied seriously, "[It's nothing serious. It's just a congenital brain malformation that causes slow thinking and poor coordination. With more training, it will be fine. Besides, you don't need to do any work, so it won't affect your life when you grow up.]"
Qi Qi was relieved; he wasn't stupid.
Moreover, the script for the mission did not require Qi Qi to play the role, so he could live according to his own whims.
Just as the chubby boy was waving his arms excitedly in the room, the door was opened, and a short, chubby middle-aged man who looked about 70% like Qi Qi, with a fair complexion, no beard, and a kind and auspicious appearance walked in.
As soon as she opened her mouth, her voice, soft yet slightly high-pitched, cried out, "Oh my little darling, why are you walking on the ground without shoes! Don't let your feet get cold..."
Then, turning to the two rather young eunuchs behind him, dressed in plain blue clothes, he said, "How are you looking after the child? No one even noticed when he got up! If you make our precious child sick, you'll be in big trouble!"
The two men immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed, their kowtows making a loud thud on the floor. Their nervousness was palpable: "Master, spare our lives! This servant knows his mistake! This servant knows his mistake..."
Qi Qi was picked up in one go, and there was a scent of indescribable face powder on the tip of his nose. It wasn't unpleasant; it smelled very familiar.
He was picked up and placed on the bed. The person then put clothes on him and, seeing Qi Qi looking at the two people, said impatiently, "Useless things, where did you learn your manners? Get out!"
She then helped Qi Qi put on his shoes and socks: "My darling, you actually got up on time by yourself today, you're so good."
Qi Qi stared at his two faces for a moment, then wanted to laugh: "Godfather, you're so fierce! Tell them to stop drinking."
Seeing that the chubby little boy had just woken up, his face rosy and still a bit dazed, Qi Defu smiled and gently poked his forehead with his finger.
“You heartless brat, servants are meant to serve their masters. If they don’t take good care of you, they should be punished.”
Qi Qi said, "They've already kowtowed more than ten times. Let it go this time, but if there's a next time, punish them by making them kowtow a hundred times and breaking their legs, okay?"
The two eunuchs on the ground: "…………"
Even though it was meant to be a plea for mercy, why did it send chills down my spine...?
Qi Defu glanced at them sideways and said lightly, "Lai Bao is in a good mood today, so I'll let you off the hook. Now get up, understand? If there's a next time, you'll lose your legs."
The two eunuchs hurriedly replied, "Yes, yes, yes! We will follow your instructions."
Qi Qi helped him put on his shoes and quickly combed his hair into a small bun. Looking at his son, who looked as cute as a lucky doll, Qi Defu felt both happy and heartbroken.
How did he end up in the palace at such a young age? When Qi Defu discovered that Lai Bao had been castrated, the sky seemed to fall. It was as if the heavens were not giving the Qi family a way out, even their only son was... sigh.
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