As for the old eunuch who had delivered the decree to him earlier, why did Lin Yi not give him any Silver?
Of course, it was because the old eunuch's previous act of beating the young eunuch made Lin Yi realize that this fellow must be the arrogant and domineering type.
How could such a person lack money? He probably had quite a considerable amount from corruption.
Lin Yi had just lain down on the bed to rest when he heard the voices of the young eunuchs outside.
Soon after, a few young eunuchs carefully carried two food boxes inside.
It seemed that these young eunuchs, feeling obliged by Lin Yi's kindness, brought him food before they themselves had eaten.
Regarding this, Lin Yi naturally did not hold back, keeping one portion for himself and sending the other to the old eunuch.
Setting aside the terrifying strength displayed by the old man, just the fact that he was of such age and alone here made Lin Yi feel obligated to care for him.
Moreover, the old man seemed to have quite an imposing manner.
However, Lin Yi was not courteous, and neither was the old eunuch.
Upon seeing the food brought by Lin Yi, he immediately started eating voraciously without a word.
He even seemed to have forgotten that he once said if Lin Yi didn't clean up the courtyard, he wouldn't allow him to eat.
For his part, Lin Yi just rolled his eyes and prepared to go back to eat.
However, just as he was about to walk out the door, the old eunuch, who was still hunched over his meal, suddenly spoke unclearly:
"Second drawer in the second cabinet by your bedside, take it and get lost. Don't say I leech off you, kid."
Lin Yi was taken aback by these words and didn't quite understand their meaning.
What drawer and cabinet?
Was he giving him something?
But as the saying goes, no pay, no work, Lin Yi still shook his head helplessly, ignoring the old man.
He then left with large strides.
Listening to Lin Yi's footsteps leaving the room, the old eunuch who had been wolfing down his food immediately stopped his movements.
Then he looked up towards the doorway, a cunning smile suddenly spreading across his old face:
"Hehe, interesting."
After saying this, he continued to eat heartily, as if he hadn't eaten in days.
Time passed quickly, and after Lin Yi had eaten and drunk his fill, and merely napped a little, the sky was gradually darkening.
As for the young eunuchs outside, they had naturally come to work early.
Upon seeing Lin Yi resting, they lowered their voices even more.
Lin Yi flipped off the bed and stretched lazily, feeling discomfort all over his body.
Everything in ancient times might be fine, but the quality of life was truly poor.
Just sleeping on this wooden bed made his bones feel like they were falling apart.
"Damn it, I have to get some more straw mattresses later, this is just too uncomfortable."
Rubbing his again rumbling stomach, Lin Yi prepared to find some food.
But just as he was about to step out, he suddenly heard a rush of hurried footsteps outside.
Then, a somewhat shrill voice rang out:
"Eunuch Lin, Eunuch Lin, where are you? Where are you?"
This voice made Lin Yi shudder uncontrollably.
With a rustle, to avoid being tormented by this voice, Lin Yi hurriedly pushed the door and walked out.
Outside, the eunuchs pacing back and forth by the main gate all let out a sigh of relief upon seeing Lin Yi, and the leader of the group waved frantically at him.
Lin Yi was curious, however, why this guy didn't come in?
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but recall the chief eunuch who had delivered the decree to him that morning, who seemed to look around cautiously and had a trace of fear on his face.
"Oh my, Eunuch Lin, it's already so late, it's time for you to be on duty. Please, come with me quickly, His Majesty has just inquired about you..."
"Eh, well, I haven't eaten yet, and the Emperor wouldn't want a hungry soldier either, so wait for me to eat something first."
Hearing that he had to go on duty, Lin Yi was instantly stunned; he had overslept and completely forgotten about it.
But now he was starving, and thinking about the night ahead, he felt it's better to eat something first.
But how could that little eunuch possibly wait for him to eat?
After hearing Lin Yi's words and seeing him step out of the courtyard, the eunuch didn't hesitate and immediately grabbed Lin Yi's sleeve and started walking outside.
He seemed afraid that Lin Yi would run away.
Moreover, while walking, the eunuch nervously said:
"Shh~ You mustn't talk recklessly, Eunuch Lin, your favor with the Emperor is strong now, but we cannot listen carelessly. His Majesty is waiting; if we arrive too late, we may suffer."
With no choice, Lin Yi shook off his sleeve and followed the young eunuch to the Imperial Study Room.
"Why is His Majesty still in the Imperial Study Room? Does His Majesty not go back to sleep?"
After walking for a little less than a quarter hour, they finally arrived outside the Imperial Study Room.
Looking at the brightly lit Imperial Study Room, Lin Yi couldn't help but ask the young eunuch beside him.
"His Majesty manages numerous affairs daily, and there are endless state matters to handle, so His Majesty always sleeps in the Imperial Study Room. Only under very few circumstances does he return to Qianqing Palace to rest.
We have arrived, Eunuch Lin, you should go and check in with His Majesty first. The Emperor had specially instructed that upon your arrival, you should go directly to see him."
As they spoke, the two reached the entrance of the Imperial Study Room, and the eunuch's voice grew smaller.
Lin Yi could only sigh helplessly, thinking to himself that this damned Feudal Dynasty, well, sometimes it's actually quite thrilling.
[Does this young Emperor have issues? Not resting late at night and always cooped up in this Imperial Study Room looking at memorials. Memorials, memorials, other than urgent ones, it's nothing but trash that sings praises. Instead of reading memorials, it's better to catch some sleep…]
Before seeing him, his voice was heard first.
The young Emperor, holding a memorial in front of the Imperial Table, immediately knew who had come by the voice that suddenly entered his mind.
For some reason, his originally annoyed mood significantly lifted upon hearing this voice that insinuated he was sick.
This surprised him.
"Your humble servant Lin Yi pays his respects to Your Majesty, may Your Majesty live ten thousand, ten thousand, ten thousand years!"
Lin Yi, walking over to the young Emperor, first stood upright, then brushed his sleeve, took a half step forward with his left foot, kneeled on his right knee, let his right hand hang down, bowed his head and then uttered this phrase.
However, seeing this peculiar action and hearing these bizarre words from the person in front of him, the young Emperor was completely dumbfounded.
What performance is this guy putting on now?
…End of the chapter…