My eunuch An is a yandere

In the Department of Construction, Manager Jin was working on a model when, with a clang, a compass appeared in front of him.

Anjiu folded his arms across his chest, raised his chin proudly, and gave instructions to Manager Jin.

"Take it apart and take a look."

Manager Jin took a deep breath and silently repeated in his mind that a gentleman does not bother with a villain, then he picked up the compass to look at it.

"Why did the governor suddenly want to study the compass?"

An Jiucai wouldn't say a single word to this man, and Jin Siguan was used to it. Although he didn't understand why this Governor An was so awkward and hostile to him, he was the boss who paid the money, so he just respected him.

The reason why An Jiu dealt with Manager Jin was after he saw the approved drawings from Bai Ningwei.

Knowing that Bai Ningwei liked that kind of house, he found Jin Siguan and paid him to build it for her exactly the same. So there was the main courtyard that Tao Fang and Wang Qing saw being razed.

Therefore, the two people became Party A and Party B.

It’s just that An Jiu, the client, has a fickle temper, which makes Jin Siguan very frustrated.

Jin Siguan was a dedicated craftsman with a lifelong fascination with architecture. While Bai Ningwei didn't understand architecture, she had seen things others hadn't. Furthermore, Bai Ningwei was determined to cultivate talent like Jin Siguan, so the two of them had plenty of conversations about architecture. Even when it was inconvenient to meet, Jin Siguan would always draw some drawings and submit them to the Empress for her approval.

These interactions that had nothing to do with love made Anjiu very uncomfortable. When he was upset, he came to find fault with Jin Siguan and made a face. Jin Siguan didn't know about the lawsuit, but he was annoyed that Anjiu, an outsider, always came to meddle in things.

Just like now, An Jiu looked at Jin Siguan's movements with a gloomy face, which made his scalp tingle. He didn't know how he had offended him again.

Jin Siguan used the tool in his hand to pry and lift the compass again and again, and the layers of the compass were completely separated, revealing the contents inside.

An Jiu picked up the pointer in Tianchi and started making a request.

"Change the direction of this needle."

Huh? Jin Siguan was confused. He had a similar device, specifically for positioning and measurement. Why should he change the direction just because he said so?

"I'll add money."

"So, which direction do you want to change?"

Manager Jin wiped his hands, which were covered with sawdust, and decided to respect the silver.

"I also want this pointer to return to its original direction after a period of time."

An Jiuti's requests became more and more bizarre. Manager Jin thought he was sick and didn't understand any technology, so he just talked nonsense.

"This pointer can only point in one direction, how can it jump in two directions?"

"100 taels."

"You're talking about the impossible..."

"200 taels."

"You're making things difficult for me."

"300 taels."

"I'll study it and give you an answer tomorrow."

"500 taels, expedited."

"Okay, I'll give you something tomorrow."

Manager Jin felt that he was insulted by money, so he had to develop the product before tonight so that he could throw it in someone's face tomorrow.

It was impossible for it to actually fall. The next day, Anjiu came to pick up his things. Jin Siguan demonstrated the new compass to him. After spinning around for a few breaths, the needle pointed somewhere else, and after a while it jumped back to its original position.

Manager Jin gave An Jiuke something that looked like a stone.

"I can't do exactly what you requested. If you want to restore it to its original state, you have to use this magnet."

An Jiu took the compass and operated it a few times. Seeing that it worked well, he put his things in his pocket and left. He didn't even give him a glance, which made Jin Siguan so angry that he made a throwing gesture behind him.

At this time, Anjiu suddenly turned around and gave him instructions.

"I'll get you a few more tonight. They've all been changed."

Manager Jin raised his hand but held it upright awkwardly, not knowing how to explain.

An Jiu sneered when he saw this, and this time he really left.

Before the New Year arrived, the virtuous concubine passed away.

When Bai Ningwei received the news, Xiao Duo's decree also arrived. The Ministry of Rites buried Consort Xian with the rites of an empress, while she led all the concubines in mourning and vigil. As for the emperor, he was so heartbroken upon hearing the tragic news that he suspended court for a day.

Xiao Duo's actions left everyone baffled. Some said he treated Concubine Xian well, or that he had a crush on the eldest prince and buried her with the rites of an empress, but her coffin was only kept for three days, not seven.

The Ministry of Rites replied that it was too early to hold a funeral in the palace due to the approaching New Year. Furthermore, the posthumous title for Consort Xian was determined by the Ministry of Rites, and Xiao Duo did not come to see her off during the three-day funeral.

Bai Ningwei knew that the empress's ceremony was Xiao Duo's compensation to the virtuous concubine, and there was no more. But some people didn't think so.

It was already quite speechless to hold a wake for someone with whom you had no connection, and even had a grudge. Xiao Fu also constantly glared at Bai Ningwei with hatred, as if she had caused the current situation.

"Empress Defei, my mother has passed away. As a concubine, shouldn't you set an example and keep vigil?"

It was already dark, and Bai Ningwei was about to go back when she was stopped by Xiao Fu.

"Your Highness, the funeral will be held for three days. The list of people who will be keeping vigil has been arranged. If you have any questions, would you like to see the list?"

Xiao Fu's face darkened and he was not satisfied.

"Your Highness is asking about you. Aren't you keeping watch?"

"Keeping watch is hard. Your Highness, do you need an elder by your side to feel less afraid?"

"Who would be afraid? How can you be my elder?"

Bai Ningwei's words made Xiao Fu break down his defenses twice.

"Since Your Highness refuses the care of an elder, I will leave."

Xiao Fu's outstretched arms were still blocking the air, but he couldn't speak. He could only watch as Bai Ningwei disappeared around him.

That’s great, Mr. Bai. Even though you are eloquent, I wonder how long you can remain so proud.

Xiao Fu gritted his teeth in his heart, determined to kill this woman this time.

Bai Ningwei was never complacent. She dragged her tired body back to Lingqi Palace, knowing in her heart that since Concubine Xian was dead, Xiao Fu and Marquis Zhenbei would soon make a big move.

An Jiu sent her a message that there would be some movement in the Imperial Observatory in the New Year, so she should be prepared.

The Imperial Astronomical Observatory was responsible for observing astronomical phenomena. What would the first prediction of the new year say? The astrological sign that the emperor least wanted to encounter was Mars in the heart.

Yinghuo refers to Mars, which is as bright as fire and its whereabouts are unpredictable. It is also known as the Red Star, the Punishment Star, and the Law Enforcement Star.

Mars in the heart often indicates the fall of the emperor.

That was true. Although Xiao Duo seemed to be in good spirits, he couldn't live without his pills. He'd gone from one pill at night to three a day. While his complexion was rosy, his eyes were rimmed with black. Any attendant could tell he wasn't in the right state. He was the only one who didn't notice.

The most anxious people now were the Imperial Hospital staff. They knew exactly what the emperor's problem was, but they dared not speak frankly. After all, no one could wake up someone who was pretending to be asleep.

However, from a metaphysical point of view, the Mars in Heart can be broken, and if it is broken, the fate of death can be avoided. So I am the one who needs to be broken.

It was a good plan indeed. Even if he could evade blame or shift the blame onto someone else, facing the question of his own fate, no matter how many schemes Xiao Duo had planned before, he would rather kill someone by mistake than let him go.

I have actually entered a dead end.