My eunuch An is a yandere

Little Dice covered his swollen right cheek and looked at his Commander An with a look of grievance and confusion.

"Why did you hit me so early in the morning? I've been busy all night, decocting medicine and fetching water for cleaning myself. Even if I haven't done anything, I've worked hard."

An Jiu rubbed his fingers and decided to spare him the two slaps, considering that he had taken care of her the whole night and had indeed worked hard even if he had no credit.

Saying something he doesn't like to hear early in the morning, he's lucky he didn't get beaten to death.

But one thing at a time, An Jiu rewarded Xiao Dizi with a bag of small change. Afterwards, he stretched his muscles and bones, feeling the burning sensation in his shoulders and back, and felt unusually at ease.

It turns out the Queen had really been here last night. This was the real proof, more reassuring than his own imagination. Oh, what should I do now that I really want to see the Queen?

The autumn rain brings a chill, and it is deep autumn again. Wang Xi has his day off today and has returned to his house.

Wang Xi's house wasn't big, just five courtyards. He only had one wife and three concubines, and he lived a comfortable life. Wang Xi was almost fifty, and the oldest of his four wives was only twenty-eight. They were all remarkable figures to have survived him until now. Seeing him return, they all gathered around him, asking about his well-being, which made Wang Xi feel very comfortable.

Just as Wang Xi was immersed in the joyful family atmosphere, the doorman arrived with the news that the Marquis of Zhenbei had invited him to his residence for a chat. This made Wang Xi's face immediately cold. The four wives also gave up their flattery and stood quietly in their respective corners, not wanting to be angered at this moment.

Wang Xi didn't have time to get angry at this time, so he called a carriage and went to the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion.

This wasn't the first time Qi Yan had privately approached Wang Xi. As Xiao Duo's condition worsened, his visits became more frequent. Wang Xi couldn't hide forever, and to ensure a safe and secure retirement, he needed to be prepared for some things, so he agreed.

In Qi Xi's study, there was a house deed, a land deed, and a silver note for two thousand taels. This was no small sum, and it was hard for Wang Xi not to be tempted.

Wang Xi was the one who knew the emperor's true thoughts best when it came to choosing a crown prince. However, in Wang Xi's view, it was far from the time for him to take sides.

Although the emperor favored the third prince, the eldest prince, with the support of Qi Zhen, the Marquis of Zhenbei, was also a powerful figure that should not be underestimated. This was especially true as the emperor had yet to issue an imperial decree appointing a crown prince, which added to the uncertainty.

"What is your Majesty doing? Such a generous gift, our family is unworthy of accepting it."

"Eunuch Wang is a busy man. This Lord Marquis will not waste your time. As long as you point me in a direction, these gifts of thanks are what you deserve."

Wang Xi was well prepared. Some things could not be avoided anyway, so he played both sides and it all depended on who was faster.

"I don't have what the Marquis wants, but unfortunately, I know something that may interest the Marquis."

Wang Xi kept Qi Yi in suspense, and Qi Yi cooperated. Wang Xi was satisfied with his appearance, so he spoke again.

"Some time ago, His Majesty summoned Prince Jing to the palace to play chess. Prince Jing must have received a secret decree."

"What secret order?"

Wang Xi smiled and waved his hand.

"The reason why a secret decree is called a secret decree is because it is a secret. Apart from Your Majesty and King Jing, no one else knows what it contains."

Qi Yan was actually not satisfied with Wang Xi's information. At least it was not what he was going to give away today.

Wang Xi was a shrewd man among shrewd men. He could see the other party's dissatisfaction at a glance, so he touched his smooth chin and reminded him again.

"No matter what you do, my Lord, you must pay special attention to the Yanwu Guards. They are the eyes and ears of His Majesty."

The person Wang Xi now considers his number one rival is his adopted grandson An Jiu. Whenever he gets the chance, he will definitely try to trip him up and cause trouble for him.

Qi Xi was somewhat skeptical of the Yanwu Guard. After all, it had only been established for a year and had only performed one notable task, and it had even offended the princess. However, Wang Xi's reminder somewhat confirmed that King Jing's secret decree was definitely related to the succession. So he nodded, satisfied.

"Then we would like to thank the Marquis for his reward."

After collecting the three pieces of paper, Wang Xi took his leave. Qi Yan sat in the study for a long time.

The next day, Wang Xi returned to the palace to be on duty. During a break in the Zichen Palace, he told Bai Ningwei about being invited by the Marquis of Zhenbei yesterday while refilling her tea.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I didn't say anything I shouldn't have. It was the Marquis of Zhenbei who let slip yesterday that Prince Jing had a secret decree."

A thunderclap suddenly struck Bai Ningwei, startling her to the core. Secret decrees were often the ultimate weapon at crucial moments. If one didn't know the contents, it was like a sword hanging over one's head, with no one knowing when it would fall.

She raised her head alertly to the imperial table. Today was the day when the three old Taoist priests would produce their elixirs. Xiao Duo didn't want to miss the first batch of elixirs, so he went to watch over it personally. However, Wang Xi was a eunuch, so to avoid contamination during the alchemy, he was not allowed to set foot there.

Quickly calming herself, Bai Ningwei's mind raced. She knew she could only listen to two out of ten words Wang Xi said, and the key message was that the Marquis of Zhenbei knew the secret decree before her.

The secret decree must be genuine, and it's likely related to him. Considering Xiao Duo's imperial dignity, it was a miracle that he'd survived until now. But how could Xiao Duo truly allow him to live out his life in such a dignified manner? He must be holding back, waiting until his value was fully utilized before sending him to his doom.

She had thought about these speculations before, and now it was just confirmation that she was not just imagining things. The second shoe had finally dropped. Now it all depended on whether An Jiu would find the secret order first, or if the Marquis of Zhenbei would succeed first.

At this time, the Marquis of Zhenbei was already thinking about how to form a marriage alliance with King Jing and tie them to the same boat.

Prince Jing was Xiao Duo's uncle, a figure that made all the younger members of the Xiao royal family, save for the emperor, stand at attention. He was extremely strict with his ancestral family rules, and the secret decree was with him. Unless the time came or he voluntarily handed it over, it would be impossible for anyone else to obtain it.

The Marquis of Zhenbei has already started to take action, but Bai Ningwei can only wait until An Jiu comes to find her in the evening.

Seeing the man sitting at the desk in deep thought, An Jiu knew something must have happened.

"Your Highness, it's rare for you to call me. What happened?"

Bai Ningwei nodded, looking a little uncertain.

"Wang Xi told me something today that I think is a little inappropriate. I wanted to ask you what you think."

When it came to serious matters, An Jiu stopped laughing and playing, and stood at the table quietly listening to her talk. He had a bit of the cold-faced governor in the Purple Palace, but only when his eyes stared at people without blinking did he lose the sense of alienation.

"Wang Xi said that King Jing had a secret decree on him. I was wondering what this had to do with me, and why did Wang Xi tell me?"

Bai Ningwei has maintained her non-reborn personality until now, so it stands to reason that she would not understand the meaning of the secret order.

After hearing this, An Jiu understood everything instantly. His heart skipped a beat and he turned and left.

"Don't worry, Madam. I will take care of everything."

This was incredibly fast, and Bai Ningwei only had time to say, "Be careful."