Chapter 68 Audacious Lust
"Your Excellency, Eunuch Wan has arrived at the gate."
Upon hearing his subordinate's report, Guan Yi'an's face turned as cold and stern.
His reputation has plummeted, and this old lecherous scoundrel doesn't even try to hide his shame, actually coming to find him at this time, and even coming directly to his residence.
Despite his dissatisfaction, he could only politely have his subordinates invite the person in.
Even if he had something on the other party, he couldn't afford to offend the old lecher just because he was a favorite of the emperor.
Guan Yi'an led Eunuch Wan to the quietest reception area in the mansion, had the servants brew the best tea, then dismissed the servants, closed the door, and the two sat down facing each other.
Eunuch Wan picked up the teacup, brought it to his mouth, and then spat it out with a "pui" sound.
"What awful stuff! Now that Vice Minister Guan has been promoted, his manners are completely different. Before, you were begging us for a ride, but now it's not easy for us to even see you."
Guan Yi'an frowned, then quietly removed the teacup, took out tea leaves from the drawer, and personally brewed tea for Eunuch Wan.
"What are you saying, Steward Wan? Without your help, where would I, Guan, be today? It's not that I don't want to see you, but I've been embroiled in trouble lately and can't get away. I'm also afraid of implicating you."
Eunuch Wan glanced at him coldly, without replying.
After Guan Yi'an brewed the tea, he handed it over with both hands. Only then did Eunuch Wan leisurely accept it, gently smell it, and slowly sip it. He nodded and said, "This tastes just right for our family. From now on, when our family comes, we'll arrange it this way."
This old lecher actually wants to come here often?
Guan Yi'an felt utterly disgusted, but outwardly asked respectfully, "I wonder what important matter brings Steward Wan here today?"
"You still have the nerve to ask me?" Eunuch Wan glared at him. "You've caused such a huge mess. If it weren't for me pulling strings behind the scenes for you, do you think you could still keep your position as Vice Minister? The Emperor has seen all the plays that Yunshao Workshop staged. He gave you leave to manage the household affairs, not to spread those shameful secrets!"
Guan Yi'an hadn't left his house for several days and was unaware that the plays that had been made up about him had reached the palace. Upon hearing this, he became very nervous: "What did the Emperor say? Those are just fabrications by others and are not true. The Emperor wouldn't believe such nonsense, would he?"
"These things are a mixture of truth and falsehood, truth and falsehood, who can tell the difference? But your reputation is now ruined, and the Emperor is extremely dissatisfied with it."
Eunuch Wan tapped his fingers lightly on the table with one hand, then moved his other hand across the table and grasped Guan Yi'an's hand. "Don't be afraid, I'm here. I coaxed and persuaded him, and it took a lot of effort. The Emperor, out of respect for me, is willing to give you another chance. You scholars should all know the phrase 'repay kindness,' right? How does Vice Minister Guan plan to thank me?"
Wan Gonggong stroked Guan Yi'an's hand on the back of his hand. With each movement, Guan Yi'an felt a chill and tried to remain calm as he withdrew his hand. A cold glint flashed in his usually calm eyes, but he quickly replaced it with a gentle and harmless smile.
"I will never forget your great kindness, Steward Wan. I have been keeping in mind what I promised you. I was planning to wait a few more days before releasing the person to you. Now that you are here, I will make the necessary preparations so that you can take him away in a little while."
This eunuch is really troublesome; luckily, there's Meng Huanyan who can keep him calm for now.
Meng Huanyan has been very well-behaved these past few days. Now there's no need to bother coaxing her. She eats whatever you want to eat and drinks whatever you want to drink. Just like last time, you can give her some sleeping pills and let Eunuch Wan do whatever he wants to her.
Anyway, she has both major and minor injuries on her body, so there's no need to explain anything once she wakes up.
Eunuch Wan licked his lips, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Prepare what? Wasn't she the one who scratched you at the last morning court session? How's she been disciplining you lately?"
Guan Yi'an paused for a moment before understanding his meaning, blushing as she said, "Now that she's docile and obedient, she definitely won't cause any trouble."
"If that's the case, what else needs to be prepared?" Eunuch Wan sneered. "We wasted some time today. If we send him back to our residence, we won't be able to enjoy ourselves as much as we wanted. We already had our fill of him when he was unconscious last time. Today, let's try something different..."
Guan Yi'an looked shocked and explained in a low voice, "Absolutely not. Steward Wan, my concubine is indeed very obedient to me now, but if I were to ask her to share a bed with other men... other men, she would definitely not accept it. Besides, there are many gossips in my Guan household, so it would not be appropriate for you to go to my concubine's room."
In his excitement, he almost said "some other man," but as he was about to blurt it out, he realized that Eunuch Wan wasn't a man, so he immediately corrected himself. His subsequent explanation made it impossible for anyone to miss his comment.
Eunuch Wan's face darkened, and he said unhappily, "Then it means they haven't been disciplined properly. If Vice Minister Guan can't discipline them, I'm willing to do it myself. As for the servants in the mansion, just kick them out of the courtyard and tell them not to disturb us. Can't even Vice Minister Guan handle such a small matter?"
Guan Yi'an gritted his teeth inwardly; this old lecher was truly audacious.
If we agree to his request, who knows what Meng Huanyan might do in her shock, and it would be even more shameful if people found out.
If we don't agree to his demands, this old lecher is not someone to be trifled with. Judging from the fact that he was able to secure a third-rank official position for us with just a few words last time, the Emperor trusts him far more than any other minister in the court.
Guan Yi'an is caught in a dilemma.
Seeing his hesitation, Eunuch Wan was already impatient. "So, now that you've taken up the position of Vice Minister, you're planning to discard me after you've served your purpose? I don't have that much time to wait for you. The Emperor can't do without me. As long as you say no, I'll return to the palace immediately. But how I speak to the Emperor in the future will depend entirely on your performance, Vice Minister."
This is a blatant threat.
Guan Yi'an was threatened.
He knew that this old lecherous scoundrel could have helped him rise to the position of Vice Minister of Rites, and he could also easily bring him down.
“Since Steward Wan has given his orders, how could I dare disobey? I will make the arrangements right away. Please come with me.”
Guan Yi'an appeared compliant, but a murderous glint flashed in his lowered eyes.
This old lecher is too much. It's so humiliating to be constantly suppressed by him.
But now is not the time.
Let him be patient a little longer. Once the current storm has passed and he has established himself firmly in the court, that will be the time when this old lecher's head rolls.
When Wan Gonggong saw that he agreed, he smiled sinisterly, and the two walked outside one after the other.
Guan Yi'an came first, followed by Eunuch Wan.
Grandpa Wan's eyes were fixed on Guan Yi'an, occasionally letting out a sinister laugh, his thoughts unknown.
Guan Yi'an felt like a thorn in his side.
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