A lazy bum transmigrates and marries a eunuch – it's awesome!

Xiao Yuan stood out from many eunuchs at the age of 15, and has now been navigating the ups and downs of officialdom for more than a decade.

He has met countless people from all walks of life.

From the rich and powerful to the notorious thieves and hooligans, he not only knew them all, but he also had a pretty good grasp of their temperaments.

After all, for a eunuch to rise in rank, the ability to read people is a basic skill; if one cannot read people, one can only climb to the third rank and stop there.

But for the first time, he felt that he couldn't see through a person.

This eldest daughter of the Jiang family exudes contradictions from head to toe.

A person's personality, temperament, and way of dealing with others are all inextricably linked to their childhood environment.

These are things ingrained in one's bones, and even if one tries hard to disguise them, they are easily exposed.

It's not that these things won't change, but even if they do change, it will be a gradual process along with changes in living standards; there's no such thing as a complete transformation overnight.

Even when he was promoted three ranks and given important responsibilities by his godfather, he was momentarily stunned. Whenever someone approached, he would unconsciously bend down and lower his head for fear of offending the important person.

This woman is so abnormal; she doesn't have a single trace of the demeanor of a well-bred lady.

It's not surprising that a stepmother deliberately spoils a child, but raising them to this extent is truly bizarre.

As for the claim that drunkenness leads to unruly behavior, that's pure nonsense.

Being drunk only reduces a person's self-control, making them unable to resist releasing their hidden traits.

People who commit evil deeds while drunk are not good people either when they are sober; they just suppress their emotions with reason and dare not express them.

And then there are those like Jiang Xinyu who talk nonsense when they're drunk. If she doesn't know these embarrassing words at all, does she think she learned them on her own while drunk?

Jiang Xinyu was still staring at Xiao Yuan with a silly grin, which eventually made Chief Supervisor Xiao a little uneasy.

Seeing that there was nothing to talk about with a drunkard, Xiao Yuan said something harsh and turned to leave.

Jiang Xinyu's somewhat dazed mind finally cleared for a moment, and she quickly grabbed the other person's clothes and pleaded,

"Husband, don't rush off. Where are you going on our wedding night?"

I need your help!

Xiao Yuan frowned. "Speak."

"It's that Green Bamboo and the wedding procession. Could you please show leniency and let them go?"

They knew nothing and were completely innocent victims. Green Bamboo knew a little, but she was a servant of the Li family and had no choice but to do this.

Can't you be more magnanimous and not take it too seriously?

Besides, you won't lose out by marrying me. I'm prettier than Li Mingyue, and my dowry is ten times bigger than hers.

Besides, even though I'm not close to my family, I'll definitely be on your side from now on. How about that? Don't you think you've gotten a great deal?

Xiao Yuan was so angry he laughed. "You really know how to flatter yourself."

Which of the four arts—music, chess, calligraphy, and painting—are you proficient in?

How many poems, lyrics, and songs do you know?

"I think your only unparalleled trait is your thick skin."

Hearing Xiao Yuan say that, Jiang Xinyu was displeased. She immediately put her hands on her hips, turned around, and stood in front of Xiao Yuan, saying smugly,

"Isn't it just poetry, songs, music, chess, calligraphy, and painting? I not only know them, but I excel at them."

Don't look down on me. I know a lot of things you've never even seen before.

At this point, Jiang Xinyu suddenly revealed a mischievous smile.

The Great Jin Dynasty is a fictional dynasty; there are no Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi, or those famous lines that have stood the test of time.

Although she didn't want to be a plagiarist and shine by stealing the poems of her predecessors, it shouldn't be too much to just show off in front of Xiao Yuan, right?

It's a coincidence.

Although Xiao Yuan wasn't as stunningly beautiful as the eunuchs from the Eastern Depot described in the novel, she just happened to be exactly Jiang Xinyu's type.

His phoenix eyes, gleaming with a cold light, and his aloof and indifferent temperament perfectly embody the words "refined villain."

Jiang Xinyu's choice to major in forensic medicine shows she's not timid; while she keeps telling herself not to be reckless, she can't help but reach out and test the waters.

The fact that Xiao Yuan didn't punish her for her several foolish acts only fueled her arrogance, and she even had the idea of ​​flirting with him while drunk.

Luckily, this girl is a well-read eclectic who reads all sorts of books, and she actually managed to find a poem that fit the occasion.

"A gust of wind and rain came late at night, and the character for 'happiness' was reflected in the candlelight."

The red quilt is turned upside down, and she rises early to apply light makeup in front of the mirror.

The thin crimson silk is as translucent as ice, and as soft and fragrant as snow.

With a smile, she asked her beloved, "Do you find the pillow and mat cool tonight?"

Good, very good. Chief Supervisor Xiao has certainly broadened his horizons today.

He is now absolutely certain of two things.

Firstly, this eldest daughter of the Jiang family is indeed no fool; based on this impromptu poem alone, she deserves to be called a talented woman.

Secondly, this girl is truly shameless.

Even the most licentious and explicit courtesans wouldn't dare write such words. How dare she compose such lyrics? If word gets out, she'll be utterly disgraced.

After Jiang Xinyu finished reciting her lines, she laughed to herself, then tugged at Xiao Yuan's sleeve and said coquettishly,

"What do you think of my poem, my husband?"

Are there any people who are amazed and think that marrying me is the best deal ever?

I told you that marrying me wouldn't be a loss for you, so... can you release the green bamboo now?

It's quite cold at night with this late spring chill, and it's too cruel to lock a girl in the woodshed.

Besides, how much could a mere maid like her know? If you don't understand anything, just ask me.

I'm not stubborn at all; I'll tell you whatever you ask.

"Hehe, I can see that, especially when it comes to getting a little horse piss, there's absolutely no sense of security."

But Xiao Yuan was too lazy to argue with her any longer and simply knocked her down with a chop to the neck.

Jiang Xinyu never expected this man to be such a scoundrel. Before closing her eyes, only one sentence came to mind.

You old eunuch, you don't even have a female and your hand speed is pretty fast.

After knocking the person down, Xiao Yuan picked them up and threw them onto the bed. After taking two steps, he turned around and covered the person with a blanket.

These days, the late spring chill is indeed quite cold at night. She's his wife in name only; if she freezes to death, he'll only add to his reputation as someone who brings misfortune to his wife.

Besides, the matter hasn't been investigated yet, and it would be troublesome if she were sickly.

When Xiao Yuan went out, two guards were already waiting at the door. Upon seeing their superior come out, they quickly reported the information they had obtained from interrogating Green Bamboo.

It's pretty much the same as what Jiang Xinyu said, except that the details of the swap are more refined.

Xiao Yuan rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on.

Is it really that he's overthinking things and being too conspiratorial?

However, it was already late, so Xiao Yuan had to hurry back to his room to rest.

If he's right, there's another tough battle to fight tomorrow, so he needs to take the time to rest and recuperate.

The real challenge wasn't dealing with Zhang Zhongyi and the civil officials; the important thing was what the emperor thought.

Regardless of the circumstances, the emperor was the matchmaker for him and the Li family girl. Now that such a big mistake has occurred, he must go and apologize to the emperor.

It doesn't matter whose mistake was made.

The final result is not important.

The important thing is what attitude he should adopt to reassure the emperor and gain his trust.

Xiao Yuan has always been very clear about his own position: he is a vicious dog kept by the emperor.

In fact, for their old emperor, the entire court was his arena.

Civil officials restrained military generals, imperial relatives suppressed nobles, the Eastern Depot monitored all officials, and secret guards were everywhere.

His sons and brothers also checked and balanced each other, constantly fighting back and forth, only in this way could he secure his throne.

Xiao Yuan knew that the old emperor wouldn't touch him now, after all, he still needed to keep an eye on Zhang Zhongyi and his gang of foxes.

But he dared not be careless in the slightest.

The old emperor is becoming increasingly capricious; he can't risk his life and fortune by gambling on whether the emperor will lose his mind.