Chapter 1308: Chapter 1310: Is there a spy in their family?_1
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. Weren’t 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 Zi’an’s hand, she felt uneasy again.
Seeing that Yang Chuxia’s expression remained unchanged, the eunuch thought to himself that Madam Ye was quite composed.
He couldn’t help but admire her a bit more.
So he continued, "Madam Ye, our Emperor is indeed concerned about Lord Ye’s case. The situation in the Capital City is unpredictable, but the Emperor trusts that Lord Ye will definitely solve the case. That’s 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 Zi’an felt somewhat embarrassed, "Eunuch, I wouldn’t say that I’ve solved the case, after all, since the mastermind behind it all has yet to be found."
"Lord Ye, isn’t retrieving this young lady considered solving the case? As for the rest, that’s beyond your jurisdiction," the eunuch replied.
"Yes, thank you for your guidance, Eunuch," Ye Zi’an thanked him with a fist salute, then added, "Eunuch, since it’s rare for you to visit Mianyang, if you’re 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, you’ve just said what I longed to hear," laughed the eunuch. "I’ve been in the palace for so many years, I’ve almost forgotten what the world outside is like. Lord Ye, do you know I’m 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 Zi’an knew this, of course, and naturally did not expose him.
"Is that so? In that case, Eunuch, you’re experiencing a glorious return to your hometown. I wonder where your family’s 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 I’m in Mianyang, I will certainly look after them a bit more."
The envoy looked at Ye Zi’an, who seemed quite agreeable, and felt very comfortable.
So he chuckled, "Lord Ye, you’re too kind. I’ve 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, it’s not worth mentioning."
"Please, Eunuch, this way," Zi’an said.
Seeing that he seemed not to remember his family details, Zi’an 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 Zi’an.
"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 I’m in Mianyang, I naturally want to drink a few more cups. Lord Ye, don’t skimp on the wine."
"Rest assured, Eunuch," Ye Zi’an 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.