Zhou Yi was acutely aware of the situation, yet he didn't take it too seriously.
"Our family doesn't need anyone's loyalty, and I don't believe that anyone will be truly loyal!"
...
The Imperial Palace.
The Diligent Administration Hall.
Eunuch Yuan knelt on the ground, reporting the events he had witnessed the night before.
"Eunuch Yi reunited with his parents and other kin, and he also took in an adopted son to continue the incense. He couldn't help but drink excessively, giving the assassin an opportunity..."
The account sounded reasonable and was corroborated by the diagnosis of Imperial Physician Liu, so no one could find fault with it.
The Orthodox Emperor asked, "So, is it true that Little Yi is seriously injured?"
Eunuch Yuan replied, "Indeed, it is."
"Rogue martial artists should be executed!"
The Orthodox Emperor said, "Take healing spiritual medicine from the inner treasury, give it to Little Yi to use, and convey my decree that he may act as he sees fit."
