All of a sudden, Yang Chuxia felt as if she had been shelled, and not only that, but she also felt a chill throughout her body.
Did the words spoken by this eunuch sound familiar? Oh no, not just familiar; it seemed like he knew the exact words she had once said. Werenāt these sentences just responding to her complaints when she was annoyed?
But on the other hand, how did this eunuch know what she had said? Did they have a spy in their household? A spy from the Emperor?
This was terrifying!
Therefore, when Yang Chuxia saw the imperial decree in Ye Ziāanās hand, she felt uneasy again.
Seeing that Yang Chuxiaās expression remained unchanged, the eunuch thought to himself that Madam Ye was quite composed.
He couldnāt help but admire her a bit more.
So he continued, "Madam Ye, our Emperor is indeed concerned about Lord Yeās case. The situation in the Capital City is unpredictable, but the Emperor trusts that Lord Ye will definitely solve the case. Thatās why he sent me with not one, but two imperial decrees, just waiting to reward Lord Ye once the case is cracked," he said.
Upon hearing this, Ye Ziāan felt somewhat embarrassed, "Eunuch, I wouldnāt say that Iāve solved the case, after all, since the mastermind behind it all has yet to be found."
"Lord Ye, isnāt retrieving this young lady considered solving the case? As for the rest, thatās beyond your jurisdiction," the eunuch replied.
"Yes, thank you for your guidance, Eunuch," Ye Ziāan thanked him with a fist salute, then added, "Eunuch, since itās rare for you to visit Mianyang, if youāre not in a hurry to return to the Capital City, why not stay a few more days? Allow me to extend the hospitality our hometown is known for."
"Hehe, Lord Ye, youāve just said what I longed to hear," laughed the eunuch. "Iāve been in the palace for so many years, Iāve almost forgotten what the world outside is like. Lord Ye, do you know Iām actually from Mianyang? Otherwise, why would the Emperor send me to deliver the decree?"
It was true that the envoy was from Mianyang, but his being chosen to announce the decree was certainly not just for that reason. At this moment, such words were merely to add luster to himself.
Ye Ziāan knew this, of course, and naturally did not expose him.
"Is that so? In that case, Eunuch, youāre experiencing a glorious return to your hometown. I wonder where your familyās home originally was? Do you still have relatives here? I could send someone to invite them over for a reunion? That way, when you leave, as long as Iām in Mianyang, I will certainly look after them a bit more."
The envoy looked at Ye Ziāan, who seemed quite agreeable, and felt very comfortable.
So he chuckled, "Lord Ye, youāre too kind. Iāve been away from home for many years and have long forgotten exactly where it was. My family members had either died or scattered a long time ago, itās not worth mentioning."
"Please, Eunuch, this way," Ziāan said.
Seeing that he seemed not to remember his family details, Ziāan did not pry further and led him, along with his two attendants, to their quarters.
"Eunuch, please rest here for a while, and later I will come to invite you over to join us for a good drink or two," said Ziāan.
"Ah, that sounds wonderful," the eunuch brightened up at the mention of alcohol, "The fruit wine from Mianyang is quite popular in the Capital City, really hard to buy. Before the New Year, the Third Prince presented some bottles to the Emperor, and I was fortunate enough to taste one. The flavor was simply delightful. Now that Iām in Mianyang, I naturally want to drink a few more cups. Lord Ye, donāt skimp on the wine."
"Rest assured, Eunuch," Ye Ziāan promised, "one thing we have plenty of here is wine. When the time comes, just choose whichever variety you like, and when you return to the Capital City, I will specifically send two cases with you for your leisurely enjoyment."
"That I must thank Lord Ye for. This wine, ah, is better than anything else," the eunuch exclaimed.