"Is it Your Majesty who sent you? Speak, what's the matter this time?"
The reason for Lin Yi's attitude was entirely due to everything this guy had just shown.
As someone from the 21st century, he could see through such trivial matters very clearly.
Just by the fact that he had struck the rude little eunuch, one could tell that the little Emperor must have something he needs from him.
Could it be that tonight he would be required to negotiate business with the Empress again??
Thinking of this, Lin Yi couldn't help but get a little excited.
The taste of it was simply unforgettable.
Especially when negotiating business, and with the little Emperor overseeing it, it only made his mind run wild.
If it weren't for his status, he would have already rushed to Anning Palace by now, let alone that over ten hours had passed; even if given ten minutes, he would be able to gather the funds again.
"Hehe, Eunuch Lin is indeed extraordinarily clever. I am here this time to convey an imperial decree from His Majesty."
These words carried the hint of flattery, but it was a necessary gesture.
While he was fantasizing about what kind of etiquette to use when doing business with the Empress, suddenly hearing this was rather disappointing.
If it were about helping the little Emperor with business, there definitely wouldn't be any imperial decree involved; it would just be directly telling him that His Majesty had summoned him.
But now, it seems he wasn't going to be leaving this godforsaken place, which was quite frustrating.
Especially seeing the great eunuch's respectful attitude towards him, Lin Yi felt annoyed and threw the weeds in his hand onto the ground:
"Go on, I'm listening."
The reason for Lin Yi's attitude wasn't to bully others with his status. He was simply really dissatisfied with the little Emperor.
After all, just yesterday he had saved her life, and then helped her deal with the Empress wasting billions.
Not to speak of rewarding him with something, the least she could do was not send him to this desolate place as returning his kindness with enmity.
If she did this, then next time he negotiated with the Empress, he might have to ask for several extra billions in investment.
While he waited to hear the decree, the great eunuch on the other side was showing a troubled face and after a long time mumbled with a deflated stomach:
"Eunuch Lin, I am about to read the imperial decree. Could you kneel down?"
Forcefully banishing the imagined scene of the two people from his mind, he then noticed that somehow, only he and the great eunuch in the Purple Robe were left standing in the scene.
As for the other palace maids and eunuchs, they had all already knelt down.
This made him realize that receiving a decree typically required one to kneel down.
Although he knew this in his heart and had knelt before the little Emperor, he really couldn't bring himself to kneel before a eunuch.
So, he had no choice but to squat down, as everyone around him was bowing their heads in kneeling, no one except the great eunuch would see him.
As for what that great eunuch thought of this, it wasn't his concern. He imagined that the fellow probably wouldn't be too petty:
"Eunuch Xiao Linzi receives the decree"
Putting aside whether he was a fake eunuch or not, just the words 'servant' were really hard for Lin Yi to accept. Unless it was absolutely necessary, he would not use them.
Sure enough, although the great eunuch saw that Lin Yi was only squatting there, he could do nothing about it, since Lin Yi was currently favored by His Majesty.
Therefore, he chose to turn a blind eye.
After all, his only task was to deliver a decree, and as long as it was delivered, it was fine. As for offending someone, sorry, but he wasn't foolish enough to do that.
Thus, he didn't dwell on it any longer, as long as the guy wasn't standing there, it was acceptable:
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"Lin Yi, heed the decree. I have observed that Xiao Linzi is adept and astute in his duties, greatly pleasing to me.
From today onwards, you are specially promoted to be the Chief Eunuch attending to the Emperor, to wear the Purple Robe with dual belts.
Bestowed upon you is a Jade belt and one hundred taels of silver.
Seeing you with a weak constitution and poor health, you shall diligently study in the etiquette room during the daytime, and serve in the Imperial Study Room at night. Do not let down my great expectations.
By my command…"
After finishing these words, the Chief Eunuch immediately put on a sycophantic smile, quickly stepped forward to help Lin Yi, who was crouching on the ground, to his feet.
And on his lips, were continuous utterances of congratulations.
He also reached out to take a brand-new, purple robe that another eunuch was holding from behind, carefully held it up with both hands, and presented it to Lin Yi.
On top of this Purple Robe, there lay a gleaming white Jade belt.
Upon seeing this, Lin Yi finally felt somewhat appeased.
He couldn't help muttering to himself, relieved that 'the little girl' had some conscience, and last night's protein wasn't wasted.
However, when he thought of the latter part of the young Emperor's words, he couldn't help but start inwardly ridiculing the young Emperor.
This lady doesn't look like a good person at all, talking about not failing her great expectations; she's really working me to the bone.
What, during the day I have to break new ground in this etiquette room, and at night I can't get any rest, I still have to keep watering and fertilizing your Majesty's lands?
Nevertheless, no matter how you look at it, at least I've been promoted, which should make my palace life a bit more comfortable.
And after the promotion, I should be relatively more free.
In time, this could also help me better prepare for my escape from the palace.
But continuing here during the day, that's truly something that's bothering Lin Yi.
However, thinking of the moment he saw the purple Eunuch Clothes, his eyes suddenly brightened.
After all, I am now the head of the eunuchs, and this robe even has the imperial character embroidered on it.
If I remember correctly, the old eunuch who made me pull weeds before was wearing coarse clothing, right?
Does this mean that my rank is now directly higher than his?
So, going forward, should they have to listen to me here?
Although this place is a bit shabby, at least it's quiet.
In the future, if I tinker with some 'high-tech' gadgets, wouldn't it be even safer?
With this thought, Lin Yi smiled and reached out to take the clothes handed over by the Chief Eunuch, saying 'Thanks, brother,' then turned his gaze towards the back.
Obviously, Lin Yi was waiting for the hundred taels of silver mentioned by the other party.
And the Chief Eunuch, clearly a shrewd person, immediately caught on to Lin Yi's expectations.
Thus, he hurriedly took a small box about ten centimeters squared from his subordinate's hands.
He then carefully opened it in front of Lin Yi.
Lin Yi quickly leaned forward to get a better look.
To be honest, this was the first time in his two lifetimes that he saw ancient silver, and at this moment, Lin Yi was truly curious.
…end of chapter…
ps: Family members have been powerful, we've made it onto the new book list, let's grit our teeth and strive for the top ranking, your little girl here is bowing to everyone...
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