Wei Xuzhou, hearing there was business, was about to excuse himself, but Yan Xiaohan suddenly gestured to him from behind, saying, “Please wait, Public Servant, I have some official business to discuss with General Wei.”
The young eunuch said coldly, “This is the Emperor’s decree. Does Sir Yan want to make His Majesty wait?”
Yan Xiaohan’s lips revealed a subtle smile, his usual expression that was both gentle and seemingly about to devour someone.
“As the Flying Dragon Guard’s Qin Cha official, my every move follows the imperial will. Public Servant, saying this puts me in a difficult position.”
The eunuch, originally just putting on airs, changed his expression upon seeing his smile, recalling the terrifying legends about the Flying Dragon Guard’s Qin Cha official. With difficulty maintaining his composure, he retreated, “In that case, Sir Yan, please proceed.”
The bewildered General Wei was pulled to the desk. Yan Xiaohan casually grabbed a few scrolls as a distraction and whispered, “Go to the Jing Ning Marquis’s residence, tell him the outside rumors, and make sure Fu Shen is careful and prepared. No matter what happens, hold back and don’t act rashly.”
Wei Xuzhou’s gossip-loving heart was ignited, but seeing Yan Xiaohan’s serious expression, he quickly nodded, “Sir, rest assured, leave it to me.”
Yan Xiaohan, no matter how righteous he sounded, couldn’t keep the decree-bearing eunuch waiting and had to temporarily set aside the matter, hurrying to the Hall of Nurturing Heart.
Secretary Tian and the Flying Dragon Guard had long been at odds, and the young eunuch, following his master’s grudge, was unwilling to reveal any hints. It wasn’t until Yan Xiaohan entered the hall that he discovered Crown Prince Sun Yanliang was also present.
“This subject pays respects to Your Majesty and the Crown Prince.”
“Rise.”
Emperor Yuan Tai was tall and imposing, with a stern face slightly plump and relaxed, deep lines beside his nose, and thin lips—the face of a strict, decisive, and cold-hearted ruler. This emperor could be considered shrewd and capable, never casual in speech, quite serious. But now he seemed in a good mood, even smiling, dispelling the anger and gloom from the recent envoy case, appearing somewhat benevolent.
