"Eunuch Zhang, this is His Majesty's decree."
"It won't take long. Besides … I won't run away."
The eunuch thought for a moment, "Alright, we'll wait for you in the courtyard. Hurry up."
Eunuch Zhang nodded and entered the temple hall.
He offered incense!
He kowtowed!
Only then did he come out.
His eyes were very calm, without any trace of fear.
At this moment, he had already seen through life and death!
Thirty minutes later.
Eunuch Zhang was brought to a pavilion.
Wei Yi had prepared good food and wine for him.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Eunuch Zhang was about to kneel, but Wei Yi stopped him.
"No need to be so courteous." Wei Yi welcomed him with a smile. He pointed to the seat beside him, "Eunuch Zhang, come, sit!"
"This old servant doesn't dare."
"Today, there is no ruler or servant. There is only Zhen and you." Wei Yi emphasized, then turned to the eunuchs, "All of you may leave."
"Yes."
The eunuchs and palace maids all withdrew.
Only Wei Yi and Eunuch Zhang were left.
Eunuch Zhang sat down.
His head remained lowered.
"Zhen still remembers that the last time I saw Eunuch Zhang was around March. It's been a long time since then."
"This old servant has been staying in the temple hall. Your Majesty is busy every day, this old servant doesn't dare to disturb you."
"What are you saying? Eunuch Zhang was the late Emperor's favorite and was deeply trusted by him. You are an old man in the palace. Even Zhen has to respect you. "Wei Yi said.
Eunuch Zhang lowered his head again, "This old servant doesn't dare. In front of Your Majesty, I am only a servant."
Wei Yi smiled. He picked up his chopsticks and picked up a piece of meat, saying, "If Zhen could have someone as loyal as Eunuch Zhang, that would be Zhen's blessing."
Eunuch Zhang looked at the meat in his bowl and quickly said, "Many thanks, Your Majesty."
"There is no one else here today. Zhen has something … I want to ask you."
In the end, Wei Yi still got to the point.
Eunuch Zhang wasn't an idiot.
"Your Majesty, ask away."
"But if I ask, will you tell Zhen?"
"That depends on what Your Majesty is asking."
Wei Yi smiled. He lifted the wine pot and poured some wine into Eunuch Zhang's cup.
The wine poured into the cup.
It was glowing!
It was extremely cold! "I still remember the night the late Emperor passed away. Prince Rong, the imperial physician, several cabinet ministers, and you, Eunuch Zhang, were in the palace hall. At that time, Prince Rong sent the imperial physician and several cabinet ministers out of his room, leaving only you behind. Not long after, Hanlin Academy's people arrived.
We just want to know … why did Prince Rong keep you and also summon Lord Shang? " What happened in the hall at that time? "
As he spoke, he observed Eunuch Zhang's expression.
However, Eunuch Zhang's expression had not changed at all since he entered!
"If Eunuch Zhang knows, you must tell me."
"Is it important?"
"…"
Eunuch Zhang said, "No matter what happened in the hall at that time. For now, it's meaningless. "
Wei Yi stood up and paced around the table. "I've always had a question in my heart. Why did the late Emperor pass the throne to me? Not Prince Rong? Why did you stay in the hall for the time it takes for three incense sticks to burn? " Eunuch Zhang sighed as he recalled, "When the late Emperor passed away, everyone knelt on the ground. Prince Rong stood by his bedside. The late Emperor grabbed his hand and repeatedly told him to protect the country and the people of Great Lin. This old servant can't forget the expression in the late Emperor's eyes. Every time I think about it, this old servant will …
I was filled with remorse and guilt. "
"Why should I regret it? Why should I feel guilty? "
"I regret everything and feel guilty about everything," Eunuch Zhang said vaguely.
Wei Yi was also confused by the story.
Although he felt that it was very strange, he couldn't figure it out.
What was the problem?
And this old servant obviously didn't want to tell him the truth.
"You know this is not what I want to hear." Wei Yi's previous pleasantries faded a little, and his expression turned solemn.
"But this is all I can say!"
"Then why did Lord Shang look for you today? Is he really going to take a look at you, the favorite of the late emperor? Or … does it have something to do with the closing of the hall? "
"Lord Shang only came to find this old servant because of some old matters."
"What old matters?"
Eunuch Zhang let out a long sigh and boldly met Wei Yi's stern and sinister gaze. "It's a long, long time ago."
These words seemed to be a reminder.
Wei Yi's frown deepened.
He said, "In the end, you're still playing dumb with me. You didn't tell me what I wanted and what you know!"
Eunuch Zhang laughed. "If Your Majesty was diligent and loved the people, you wouldn't be asking these questions today."
"Are you blaming me?"
"This old servant doesn't dare. Although I'm in the temple, I'm still in the Imperial City. My ears … will always hear some things." Eunuch Zhang hinted at Wei Yi's actions in the court.
Wei Yi clenched his fists in anger.
This old man was too shrewd, as shrewd as the late emperor.
"As expected of someone close to the late emperor. I understand Eunuch Zhang's words." He pointed at the cup of wine. "Today, I invited you here. This cup of wine … cannot be wasted."
His tone was gloomy.
Eunuch Zhang looked at the cup of wine in front of him and smiled. "It's about time. This old servant has been in the palace for decades. How many more years do I have? This cup of wine can solve this old servant's worries."
He drained the cup of wine in one gulp.
There was no hesitation.
When the wine entered his throat, it was cool, sour and spicy.
Wei Yi watched as Eunuch Zhang drank the wine and walked to the side of the pavilion.
Eunuch Zhang said, "Late emperor, this old servant … is here to accompany you."
His voice trembled.
After a short while, there was a thud.
Eunuch Zhang fell to the ground.
A trace of sadness flashed across Wei Yi's cold face, but it was fleeting.
"Come!" He called.
A few eunuchs came.
When they saw Eunuch Zhang lying on the ground in the pavilion, they were stunned.
They were very surprised.
"Your Majesty, this …"
Eunuch Zhang was still alive when he entered the temple. How could he be dead now?
The Emperor didn't seem surprised at all.
"Eunuch Zhang couldn't handle the alcohol and suddenly died." Wei Yi gave a simple explanation.
The eunuchs didn't dare to doubt him.
A few of the more astute eunuchs saw through the clues. This … was obviously Eunuch Zhang who was ordered to die by the Emperor!
So what if they knew?
After all, he was the Emperor.
Even if there was something fishy going on, they didn't dare to say anything.
Eunuch Zhang's body was dragged out.
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