Chapter 32 Anger Is this how Eunuch An sees me? ...
Zhao Liangxu returned to the An residence with a sense of smug satisfaction, and she could naturally see the surprise in Lu Xuan's eyes.
She wouldn't be too modest. Since she caught Lu Xuan off guard by relying on her meticulous observation and judgment, why should she be modest?
It is her own ability that she has reason to be proud of.
From the very first day he recounted his experience, Zhao Liangxu deeply imprinted the phrase "wait for the right opportunity" in her mind.
With her keen observation skills, she could naturally remember Lu Xuan's movements.
It was through daily memory comparison that she managed to find a loophole.
Regardless of whether she gained the upper hand in this one and only exchange through clever thinking and timing, it was only once, and it was only to be expected that she would be so insightful.
Zhao Liangxu never wastes her time internally.
She was in a good mood, but she ran into An He, who was returning to the An residence, at the gate of the An residence.
This street has always been deserted, and now only the An family mansion is open.
Luo Fan knelt tremblingly before An He at the door, a bright footprint still stained his chest.
The other servants at the gate were kneeling and trembling, like quails.
The scene was grand yet silent, making one feel a little uneasy.
Zhao Liangxu looked over and saw that the tall, thin figure had his back to her, so she couldn't see his face at all, but Zhao Liangxu felt a chill in his eyes.
What's wrong with him now?
An He had his back to her, but Zhang Sheng, who was always by his side, spotted Zhao Liangxu at a glance.
"Oh, Godfather, Princess Zhao is back," he whispered to Anhe.
Anhe slowly turned around, a cold smile still playing on her lips.
"Has Princess Zhao finally decided to return?"
Seeing this, Zhao Liangxu felt a vague unease rising in her heart.
Anhe has been avoiding her for several days.
Now that he's acting like this, could it be that he's finally figured out how rude I was to him, and he's become angry out of embarrassment?
An He's face was cold, wearing his most common cold mask, the same face he wore when facing those courtiers who mocked him all day long.
Indeed, Anhe couldn't forget Zhao Liangxu's overstepping of her bounds in the palace these past few days.
He couldn't understand why she did that.
Anhe didn't know, but what he always remembered was Zhao Liangxu's warm embrace, her delicate chin resting on his shoulder, without much force, yet her presence was striking.
The woman's body still exuded a natural and elegant fragrance, much more pleasant than the sandalwood he deliberately applied.
He didn't believe that the Empress Dowager hadn't given Zhao Liangxu any instructions; Zhao Liangxu should know that those who spy on him never have a good ending.
She's always in a dangerous situation, so why take another gamble?
But she still asked that question, and then gently pulled herself away from danger with that hug.
Is she really so sure that she won't do anything to her?
Anhe has been hesitant and indecisive these past few days, which is unlike him.
After much thought, he was horrified and at a loss. Someone could actually stir his thoughts. With a flick of Zhao Liangxu's fingertips, he could make his emotions tremble.
This really shouldn't have happened.
In his state of confusion, his subordinates brought him some truly horrifying news.
The messenger reported Zhao Liangxu's whereabouts as usual, but hesitated to organize his thoughts. Only after An He pressed him repeatedly did he learn about Zhao Liangxu's interactions with others over the past few days...
This turned Anhe's previously slightly rippled heart into a pool of icy, stagnant water.
She actually had contact with Lu Xuan!
So openly and honestly, who in the capital doesn't know about Lu Xuan's relationship with Zhou Feng!
Anhe thought he was blind, but it turned out that Zhao Liangxu could not be hidden after all.
He must eliminate this hidden danger.
"Princess Zhao, please come with us."
An He called out to Zhao Liangxu, his face showing little emotion, but he waved his hand with a forced smile, signaling Zhao Liangxu to follow him.
His direction was not towards the mansion itself, but rather towards the two houses on either side of the An family mansion.
He returned from the palace, still holding that exquisite white-tailed whisk in his hand. He stood before the lacquered red gate, flipped his wrist, and tapped the handle of the whisk against the gate.
The jade stone collided with the red gate, producing a crisp and pleasant sound.
"Have you remembered to do as I instructed these past few days?"
Anhe immediately launched into a subtle interrogation.
The soft, gentle voice made Zhao Liangxu feel nauseous.
Zhao Liangxu was puzzled as to why An He had brought her to the gate of this empty house, but she still replied as before: "I will not forget what Eunuch An instructed."
"If only you really did what you say."
An He chuckled, his voice turning colder: "Since you knew we sent people to follow you, why did you still secretly practice martial arts, especially under General Zhou Feng's command? I really find it strange. Where did you come from, you little devil, to have deceived me for so long?"
He didn't want to believe it, but since Zhao Liangxu was so familiar with Lu Xuan, and even secretly sparred with him, what else could he not understand?
An He scrutinized Zhao Liangxu carefully, still pressing her with his words: "You told me back then that you met Zhou Feng by chance on your way to escape famine, and that he wanted to use you as a pawn. I saw that you were really pitiful and miserable, so I kept you with some doubt. Now that you think you can control me, you're no longer hiding anything!"
He raised his voice, but the streets and alleys were deserted, except for a brief commotion in front of the Yu'an Mansion.
Even if there are people there, so what?
He was a eunuch, the current Grand Eunuch, what was he hiding?
It would be best if this got to Zhou Feng's ears, so he could feel disgusted!
Anhe's usually hoarse voice was now sharper, making him sound more like a eunuch.
The undisguised anger in the voice forced everyone in front of the An family mansion to shrink back and lower their already bowed heads even further.
Zhao Liangxu had never imagined that An He would be so angry. She thought that An He would definitely find out about Lu Xuan's matter from his subordinates, and should know that Lu Xuan had obtained this position through the connections of the Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices.
She has a legitimate way of doing things, so what is there to be ashamed of?
An He grew angrier the more he thought about it, feeling his heart pounding violently in his chest: "Zhao Liangxu, you really are something else! What did you tell Lu Xuan? What did you pass on to Zhou Feng?"
"Our family has rarely shown kindness, and you've treated it like a toy, fooling and deceiving us?"
Zhao Liangxu lowered her stance by two steps, which required her to raise her head slightly to face An He: "Does Eunuch An consider me a spy?"
Anhe tapped the red door with his whisk, causing Luo Fan, who was kneeling, to tremble.
"What do you mean by 'not right'? You still ask about the two empty houses on Luo Fan's left and right. What don't you understand? The empty houses belong to Zhou Feng's friend. He was ashamed that our family was a eunuch, so he moved the whole family away. Not long after, his embezzlement was exposed and he was brought to justice. Zhou Feng held a grudge against our family because of this and was convinced that our family was behind it. Do you dare to say that you know nothing about it?"
He gripped the whisk tightly in his palm, his fingertips turning white.
"I suppose Zhou Feng sent you here to investigate our family's secrets, but you let it slip, Zhao Liangxu. You really make me want to kill you!"
Anhe said, almost through gritted teeth.
This matter was not a big deal, but it caused quite a stir because upright officials in the court disliked eunuchs. The relocation did indeed cause a lot of discussion among many people in the court at the time.
Anhe was still quite naive at the time. He thought that he had become the Grand Eunuch and should have some influence, but he did not expect that he was still separated from these so-called key ministers by a great deal of estrangement.
What else can he do?
It's nothing more than the fact that he's a eunuch, with a sharp tongue and a ruthless nature in court.
But why was he executed? Ultimately, it was because the upright official was not upright.
How can someone who is corrupt and takes bribes talk about being an upright official or having integrity and pride?
Zhou Feng, however, stubbornly harbored hatred towards him.
The unruly and straightforward warrior unleashed all the vile words and schemes he had learned in his life upon Anhe.
Is that what Eunuch An really thinks of me?
An He's indiscriminate and rude insults angered Zhao Liangxu.
She stepped firmly over two steps and approached An He, meeting his gaze without fear: "I told Eunuch An from the very beginning that I hate Zhou Feng, I despise him, because he makes fun of me and doesn't treat me like a human being. How can I follow him and risk my life for him?"
Anhe let out a heavy sigh.
Zhao Liangxu continued to retort, "I do hope that I am a spy sent by someone, at least I will have a way out. Otherwise, I am living alone with Zhumu in Eunuch An's mansion, and I have to live cautiously, watching Eunuch An's mood."
She was also a little annoyed, and her words unconsciously became barbed.
An He scoffed in exasperation, "So you're acting all wronged!"
Although he felt there was some truth in Zhao Liangxu's words, he was hesitant to believe them easily.
Anhe simply stopped listening to Zhao Liangxu's words. Considering that Zhao Liangxu was still useful, he called someone to bring Zhao Liangxu into the mansion.
"Princess Zhao is in a daze; it would be best if she stayed at home to rest for a few days."
He was furious, and this matter no longer concerned his bottom line. He rushed closer to Zhao Liangxu and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear: "So what if you are favored by His Majesty? When it's time to be locked up, he can't save you."
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Zhao Liangxu and Zhu Mu were thus locked up in the small courtyard where the two of them lived.
The food was delivered on time, just like when the two of them first arrived at the An residence.
Zhu Mu was restless and anxious in the courtyard all day long. She was really worried that one day An He would suddenly come and kill the two of them without saying a word to vent his anger.
"Princess, what should we do?"
Unlike Zhu Mu's anxiety, Zhao Liangxu still had the leisure to lie on the bed and read a storybook.
She went to the bookstore and picked out a few stories that looked good. She bought them thinking she would read them when she had some free time, and now she really has the time to read storybooks.
“Zhumu, you don’t need to worry, Anhe won’t kill us.”
With An He absent, Zhao Liangxu, once again displaying no respect for hierarchy, directly addressed An He by name.
After the argument with Anhe, Zhao Liangxu felt a bit scared when she thought back on it. If Anhe had really gone a little more crazy, she might have actually let Anhe kill her to vent her anger.
However, he clearly still had some considerations. In any case, he ultimately did not decide to kill Zhao Liangxu, but instead locked her in the courtyard, presumably plotting some wicked scheme.
Zhao Liangxu lay sprawled on the couch, her hair untied and loosely spread across the book like a winding waterfall of ink.
Zhao Liangxu pressed a strand of hair that had fallen onto the paper with one finger, but in her mind she was thinking about the few words An He had said in a fit of anger.
So that's why he was at odds with Zhou Feng.
Zhou Feng really is a stingy, brainless brute.
Anhe was also a stingy and brainless eunuch.
Zhao Liangxu felt even more resentful when she thought of An He. She cursed An He in her heart, while her sharp ears heard the sound of the key being unlocked at the gate of the courtyard.
Zhu Mu shivered, her shoulders hunched, thinking it was An He who had arrived.
Despite her fear, she still peeked out, and Zhao Liangxu followed suit.
A fluffy head peeked out from under the door, and the two looked closely.
He was... a eunuch?
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