How could Liu Wei forget that shrill voice?
Half a year ago, it was this Eunuch Du who led people to Beiman Mountain with an imperial edict, ordering him to leave the villa immediately and set off for Shuofang.
When Liu Wei saw that no one was with him, he remembered Du Gonggong's endless mockery.
When you're down on your luck, even a neutered dog dares to bark at you.
Just a few days ago, on his way to Luoyang, Liu Wei had someone disguise himself as a eunuch and deliver He Miao's ears, which were preserved with lime, to Empress He.
As a result, the unfortunate eunuch Du was blinded on the spot when the eunuch threw lime into his eyes.
The dog was already neutered, and then it went blind, rendering it completely worthless.
Empress He beat Eunuch Du and drove him out of the palace, then quickly promoted Eunuch Wang to be her confidant.
Liu Wei planned to first eliminate Eunuch Du after arriving in Luoyang.
Little did he know that the person who had been cultivating had already taken action for him.
After learning that Eunuch Du had gone blind, Liu Wei pretended that the man had disappeared.
Unexpectedly, he ended up as a beggar on the streets of Luoyang.
When Liu Wei said whether it was Eunuch Du, the old beggar was stunned:
"Sir...you...you've mistaken me for someone else!"
He trembled as he probed the path with his cane and hurriedly left.
I guess he had only recently gone blind and hadn't adjusted yet. He had only taken a few steps when he tripped over a stone on the ground and fell hard.
The broken bowl in his hand flew out and shattered into pieces.
Previously, Eunuch Du had been arrogant and domineering while serving Empress Dowager Dong, and had framed and bullied many people in the harem and the court.
Now that he's blind, if these people find out, they'll probably come and beat him while he's down.
Eunuch Du had thought about dying, but he didn't have the courage!
Better to live a wretched life than die a good death, so he planned to beg his way out of Luoyang.
However, after walking for several days, they had only just left Luoyang City. After all, they were penniless and even finding food was a problem.
Moreover, he reeked of urine, so everyone avoided him.
Now, if someone recognizes him, no one will remember him except his enemies!
Du Gonggong's first thought was to escape!
"Six months ago, at the villa in Beiman Mountain, weren't you very smug? You didn't even put me, a prince, in your eyes!"
However, Liu Wei's cold voice rang out above Eunuch Du, "How did you end up in this state!"
"You...you are Marquis Yinshan, Liu Wei?"
Du Gonggong, who was lying on the ground and about to get up, suddenly froze.
"Our lord is now a prince!" Shen Lian spat and shouted loudly from the side.
"Oh, oh, it's Your Highness! This old servant was confused!"
"Your Highness, are you here to take this old servant's life?"
When Eunuch Du learned that the person he was speaking to was Liu Wei, he was utterly despondent.
I also know that I've gone blind, thanks to Liu Wei.
But he doesn't resent Liu Wei at all now. These past few days of living as a blind beggar have made him realize that he brought this all on himself.
At this moment, Eunuch Du had a look of relief on his face.
Liu Wei killed him, which relieved him of his suffering.
"Take your life?" Liu Wei sneered. "Right now, you're less than an ant."
"Killing you now would only sully my sword!"
“Commander Shen, give him some dry rations and let him continue to live until he takes his own life.”
Shen Lian took out a wheat cake from his body and threw it out.
Upon hearing the sound, Du Gonggong, who had been starving for several days, immediately began groping on the ground. After searching for a long time, he finally found the piece of cake.
He completely ignored the mud on his food and immediately began to wolf it down.
Liu Wei was somewhat surprised by Eunuch Du's strong will to survive.
"Eunuch Du, I am currently in Beiman Mountain. If you can climb there, I will feed you cakes every day!"
After saying that, Liu Wei cracked his whip and rode away.
Du Gonggong, whose mouth was stuffed full of biscuits, almost choked to death.
......
Back at the villa in Beiman Mountain.
Yang Lian, Zou Ling, Wang Fangyi, Fu Rou, Yan Da, and others came out to greet them.
Seeing Liu Wei return safely, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Your Highness, five thousand soldiers have arrived and set up camp five miles east of Beiman Mountain," Wang Fangyi reported.
The Imperial Guards had already informed them of the situation while they were on their way.
Liu Wei wasn't too surprised.
"I have already sent people from the Central Plains Division to inquire about who is leading the troops. We will have the results soon," Shen Lian replied.
"Before the end of this year, there is no need for anyone to worry. Neither Yong'an Palace nor Yongle Palace will take any major actions against me!"
"Enjoy these ten days in Luoyang, the most prosperous city in the world."
"Wang Fangyi, you can let the brothers take turns going out into the city. Otherwise, you'll have nowhere to spend the money we gave you!"
Liu Wei laughed loudly, "Yan University, thank you for your trouble in escorting Yang Zijing to Guanzhong to collect the money."
"I urgently need fifty million coins!"
"What does Your Highness need so much money for?" Yang Lian was taken aback!
In the Han Dynasty, 10,000 copper coins equaled 10 strings of cash (or a few strings of coins); 10 taels of silver equaled 1 tael of gold.
Fifty million coins is roughly equivalent to five thousand taels of gold!
Five hundred catties of gold is no small amount.
The gold and silver that Liu Wei and his group were carrying were only a few hundred taels.
Princess Liu Hua's family is estimated to be extremely wealthy, but Liu Wei does not want to take money from Liu Hua.
Moreover, Liu Wei promised Fu Shou a golden house to marry her, but the marriage hasn't even taken place yet, and he's already asking for money from his future mother-in-law's family. I doubt Liu Hua would agree to that.
As a person, you must be yourself!
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