TCCRMMAICSTA Chapter 12

The Battle King asked, “How is it?”

 

Physician Wen, bowing, replied, “Reporting to Your Highness, Eunuch Yu’s health is not seriously affected, only frightened.”

 

On the surface, he remained calm, but his mind was spinning in a whirlwind. 

 

No! This doesn’t make sense! How could a eunuch have irregular menstruation?

 

Could my medical skills have deteriorated? But it can’t have gotten this bad.

 

Physician Wen continued to question Yu Wanwan, “Eunuch Yu, have you felt unwell in any way lately?”

 

Yu Wanwan shook her head, “No, I eat well, and I’m in excellent health.”

 

【Master feels unwell in every way, kneeling here and there all day, and the rewards are nowhere in sight.】

 

【Physician Wen should really check on the Emperor’s health—he might have dementia, how could he forget this matter?】

 

Hearing this, Physician Wen’s expression became even gloomier. He shook his head: This is really puzzling! Looks like I need to study my medical books more when I get back, I must figure out this strange pulse condition. With a troubled look, Physician Wen left carrying his medicine box.

 

The Battle King’s lips curled into a faint smile, “Brother, this little eunuch in your palace has performed a great service. Don’t forget to give him his reward, or it will leave people feeling cold-hearted.”

 

Upon hearing the Battle King’s reminder, Yu Wanwan’s eyes lit up: 【Ahhh, the east wind blows, the drums of war beat, the Battle King fears no one. I love you so much! My little money!】

 

【If I don’t get a reward, it’s not just my heart that will be cold, but my womb too.】

 

The Emperor’s gaze deepened as he stared at Yu Wanwan. Why had this little eunuch suddenly saved the Battle King? Moreover, this wasn’t the first time the Battle King had spoken up for him.

 

This is quite strange!

 

Could it be… he’s a spy planted by the Battle King in the palace?

 

Or… does the Battle King truly have such peculiar tastes, which explains why he treats him this way?

 

If that’s the case… then I can cultivate this little eunuch, have him follow my orders, and later send him to the Battle King’s mansion. That way, I can get all the information from the Battle King’s mansion.

 

Regardless of the reason, I must investigate Yu Wanfeng thoroughly. My eyes are like a ruler—everything can be measured precisely!

 

The Emperor then waved his hand and said, “Yu Wanfeng has rendered a great service today. I will reward him with 100 taels of gold. From now on, he will serve me personally in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.”

 

Upon hearing the reward, Yu Wanwan was initially overjoyed: 【I’m rich! 100 taels of gold! I’ve never seen so much gold in my life!】

 

But upon hearing the latter part, she instantly deflated like an eggplant hit by frost: 【Save me! Isn’t it enough that I already have to record your nightly activities? Now you want me to follow you all the time? I’d rather die!】

 

【Brother, I really have no interest in your three centimetres and five minutes.】

 

Despite her internal thoughts, she remained outwardly respectful and fearful as she thanked him, “Thank you, Your Majesty, for your reward. But I fear I’m too foolish to serve you well. Eunuch Su has been attending you for years and surely knows your preferences better than I do.”

 

“I fear that if I make a mistake and upset you, my life is of no value, but affecting Your Majesty’s mood would be a grave sin.”Besides, the Empress Dowager has already entrusted me with full management of the Directorate of Ceremonies, which may conflict with this new duty…”

 

After speaking, Yu Wanwan discreetly glanced at the Empress Dowager, silently begging for her help.

 

【The only person who can suppress the Emperor right now is Auntie Empress Dowager. Please help me… I just want to stay in the Directorate of Ceremonies and slack off.】

 

The Empress Dowager, receiving her glance, lightly coughed twice. “Ahem… as for the Directorate of Ceremonies, I believe Yu Wanfeng has managed it quite well.And isn’t Su Jiangming serving you well?”

 

The old eunuch Su Jiangming, who stood by the Emperor’s side as his close servant, had a bitter expression on his face. He pursed his lips and thought to himself: I’ve served His Majesty for 20 years, ever since he was still wearing diapers. I don’t know what I did to displease him. And now he wants to replace me! Ah… men really are all the same, always favouring the new over the old—none of them are any good! Only hear the new one’s laughter, never see the old one’s tears. [1] 

 

The Emperor, of course, could not oppose the Empress Dowager’s decision, so he nodded, “Since Mother has arranged for Yu Wanfeng to manage the Directorate of Ceremonies, then I’ll follow her will. But… the Directorate of Ceremonies doesn’t have much work during the day; most of the tasks are at night. So during the day, how about Yu Wanfu comes to serve me? Mother, what do you think?”

 

The Emperor had found a middle-ground solution, both accommodating the Empress Dowager’s wishes and achieving his own goals.

 

The Empress Dowager was mainly concerned that Yu Wanwan could continue reporting the records of the Directorate of Ceremonies to her. Since this arrangement didn’t interfere with that, she happily agreed.

 

In just a few words, the Emperor and the Empress Dowager had decided Yu Wanwan’s future duties.

 

Yu Wanwan almost burst into tears: 【Damn capitalists! Serving the Emperor during the day, and still having to eavesdrop at night—do you really not consider me a human being?】

 

【What’s this? Does 100 taels of gold buy my life? I’m so angry!】

 

【Emperor, you better keep your eyes open when you sleep at night.】

 

【My normal heartbeat: –∧–∧–∧】

 

【My heartbeat when forced to work: ————】

 

Yu Wanwan’s complaints had no effect, as the Emperor immediately finalised everything. Meanwhile, the consorts in the harem were overjoyed to hear the decision.

 

Xianfei: Oh, how wonderful! Even though I couldn’t place someone in the Battle King’s camp, Yu Wanwan saved the Battle King and earned great merit, plus gained the Emperor’s favour. Serving the Emperor personally means being able to gather more information.

 

And most importantly, with Yu Wanwan by the Emperor’s side, I can always know where he is. Now I no longer have to worry about being caught when I’m with someone else.

 

Liangfei: Yu Wanfeng is truly capable! For my safety, he’s infiltrated the Emperor’s inner circle. Now, if the Emperor tries to poison me or do anything else, I’ll be well aware of it.

 

Xiao Guiren: With Eunuch Yu’s help, my days of regaining favor are finally here!

 

T/N  貴人; guìrén = Noble Lady

 

Empress Dowager: With Little Yu keeping an eye on the Emperor, I can rest easy.

 

Battle King: This little eunuch has some spirit, and I can hear his thoughts. From the Emperor’s expression, he clearly cannot hear them. Otherwise, he would have already killed Yu Wanfeng. So… I’ve quietly gained a spy. And the best part—he can’t lie. From now on, I won’t have to worry about the Emperor pulling any tricks.

 

Thus, everyone was delighted, except for Yu Wanwan, who was left alone in her misery. With a sorrowful expression, Yu Wanwan returned to the Directorate of Ceremonies, holding her 100 taels of gold.

 

Xiao Qing, hearing her footsteps, immediately rushed up, “Brother Yu~ are you alright?”

 

Xiao Qing pulled him in, checking him over and only relaxing when she saw he wasn’t injured.

 

“Whew… I heard there were assassins in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and many were hurt by arrows. I was worried Brother Yu had been injured.”

 

Xiao Qing beamed as she thought: Eunuch Yu is indeed the most powerful eunuch in the Directorate of Ceremonies—he didn’t get hurt at all.

 

Being called “Brother Yu” lightened Yu Wanwan’s mood a little, and she let out a long sigh.

 

 

【Ah… Brother’s body may be unharmed, but Brother’s heart is already full of holes. You don’t understand my sorrow.】

 

Seeing that he was still unhappy, and then noticing the wooden box in his hand, Xiao Qing grew more curious. “Brother Yu, what’s inside that box? Why do you look so upset?”

 

Yu Wanwan slowly opened the box, and a beam of golden light shone out—it was filled with large pieces of gold.

 

Xiao Qing rubbed her eyes, stunned: “G-gold!”

 

Yu Wanwan nodded, “Yes, I saved the Battle King, and the Emperor rewarded me with this gold. But… tomorrow morning, I’ll have to serve the Emperor personally in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.”

 

Xiao Qing started jumping for joy: “Brother Yu! This means the Emperor favours you! You’ll surely rise in rank soon. You should be happy!”

 

Yu Wanwan shook her head: “You don’t understand…”

 

【Serving one of the consorts personally—that’s true happiness. Serving the Emperor…】

 

【When the fish cries, the water knows. When I cry, who knows?】 [2] 

 

Xiao Qing suddenly understood: “That’s true… Serving the Emperor is like serving a tiger—if you displease him, it could even endanger your family.”

 

Xiao Qing looked at Yu Wanwan with admiration, thinking: Eunuch Yu really is a wise eunuch. Anyone else would be overjoyed at the sight of the gold, but Eunuch Yu thinks far ahead.

 

Yu Wanwan handed the gold to Xiao Qing, “Find a place to hide this for me. I need to go record the reports.”

 

Though she was now the chief eunuch of the Directorate of Ceremonies, she still had to do the record-keeping work herself.

 

[1] (只闻新人笑，不见旧人哭) – This idiom means that people only pay attention to new things and neglect the old ones. I feel bitter in my heart, but I say nothing.

 

[2] (鱼哭了水知道，我哭了谁知道) This is a poetic metaphor comparing Yu Wanwan’s hidden sorrow to a fish crying in water, whose tears are invisible.

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