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

Chapter 118 Night Visit

Under the cover of night, Prince An quietly went to the Governor's Mansion alone on horseback. He didn't even dare to go to the main gate, but went directly to the back gate to report his purpose.

Yue Chen, a staff member of Prince An's mansion, requested an audience with Chief Supervisor Xiao.

Logically, if the master hadn't specifically instructed the doorman to report such a lowly person who came to the door on his own, he would at most report it to the second steward.

If the gatekeeper is in a bad mood, or if it's already late like now, they'll probably just kick you out.

But as soon as Jin Zekang announced his name, the gatekeeper led him inside, and Prince An's heart sank.

It seems he guessed right; Xiao Yuan had been waiting for him to come to his door. He just didn't know if Xiao Yuan had figured out his true identity.

Or rather, was Supervisor Xiao waiting for either Prince An's envoy or Prince An himself?

Xiao Yuan smiled coldly upon receiving the report. What a clever man! Knowing Xie Zhuo was missing, he immediately realized that he had been exposed.

The old emperor's offspring were indeed all troublesome; if his wife hadn't reminded him, he would have been caught off guard and capsized in the gutter.

Jiang Xinyu, upon hearing that someone from the Prince An's residence had arrived, was eager to join in and listen.

The disabled prince, who had faded from public view and was practically invisible, quickly devised a plan to use someone else to kill Xiao Yuan based on just a few words from his subordinates.

Jin Zekang's characteristics are just too much like those of a sinister villain.

In typical novels, this person's leg disability is either faked or will eventually be cured.

Then, at some point, he suddenly revealed his true identity and became a force to be reckoned with. Just when he had the upper hand and the advantage was completely on his side, he was inexplicably defeated by the male protagonist and became a stepping stone.

It's also possible to become the big winner by chance, but after ascending the throne, due to the psychological distortion caused by past tragic experiences, one gradually becomes cruel and eventually becomes experience points for some dragon-slaying hero.

Unfortunately, Jiang Xinyu spent a long time recalling the original work but couldn't find a single word about this person.

That can only mean that this person is very secretive and seems to have no intention of vying for the throne or getting involved in the struggle.

Therefore, he remained inconspicuous, like a passerby, and had little interaction with the male and female protagonists of the original book, including the male protagonist's powerful backer, the Third Prince.

As for why he tricked Xiao Yuan, it was probably a spur-of-the-moment idea to show off his intelligence and get revenge for himself.

Xiao Yuan was somewhat reluctant to accept his wife's eager and interested attitude, but he reluctantly agreed after she said she wouldn't show herself.

Prince An was led into the study, and upon seeing Xiao Yuan, he immediately feigned trepidation and bowed respectfully.

"I am Yue Chenyue Qianli, and I greet Supervisor Xiao."

Xiao Yuan gave a cold laugh, "Your Highness Prince An is too kind. Do you know you've changed your surname to your father's?"

Jin Zekang stiffened. "You flatter me, Your Excellency. My master is unwell, which is why he entrusted me to ask you for a favor."

I hope Supervisor Xiao will forgive any negligence.

"Oh, what if I'm not forgiving?"

Xiao Yuan casually gave instructions to Xiao Douzi.

"Go and kill that kid in the dungeon."

Xiao Douzi agreed and left. Jin Zekang pretended to be calm and listened to the footsteps until Xiao Douzi took three steps out of the door before he couldn't help but say, "Wait a minute."

Xiao Yuan waved his hand, signaling Xiao Douzi to guard the door, before pointing to the chair next to him with a half-smile and making a gesture of invitation.

"Since His Highness injured his leg ten years ago, he has been in a wheelchair. I never expected that the boy from back then has grown so tall. I'm afraid even the Emperor wouldn't recognize His Highness now."

Jin Zekang forced a smile, "You flatter me, Chief Supervisor Xiao. I still couldn't escape your discerning eyes."

"I would like to ask, where exactly did I expose myself?"

Xiao Yuan appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly he rolled his eyes. "What the hell? The lady told me to blow you up, and who would have thought she actually guessed right."

Thanks to you, kid, I lost again. Next time, I'll be blindfolded, tied up, and disciplined by the madam.

The thought of being controlled by his wife filled Xiao Yuan with both desire and fear. Fortunately, he still had two more chances to make a bet. If that bastard made him lose both bets, he would definitely teach him a lesson.

Seeing Xiao Yuan's arrogant attitude, Prince An also sneered.

"I only had someone remind you because I was worried about your safety. If Chief Supervisor Xiao thinks I'm being nosy, then I apologize."

"I wonder if it would be possible to return Xie Zhuo?"

"Your Highness, that's not very nice of you to talk like that. Do you think I, Xiao Yuan, have a face that's easy to fool?"

Whether it was a well-intentioned reminder or a ploy to kill someone, you know, and I understand.

Originally, we two had no connection whatsoever. You were your prince, and I was my supervisor. I believed I had not offended Your Highness in any way.

At this point, Xiao Yuan's expression turned cold. "But you've overreached!"

Jin Zekang sneered and sat down in the chair, his melancholy eyes gradually turning cold.

"Alright, let's not beat around the bush. Since Chief Supervisor Xiao knows everything, let's talk about the terms."

I was in the wrong to try to use you to get rid of Jin Zecheng, but you saw through my plan as soon as it came out, so you didn't suffer any loss, did you?

As the saying goes, it's easier to resolve a feud than to create one. Chief Supervisor Xiao, please make your demands for compensation clear.

But if you really hurt Xie Zhuo, this king is not one to be trifled with.

"Heh, so what if she's injured? She's just a distant relative of the Xie family. Does she think she's Princess An?"

Xiao Yuan looked at Prince An with disdain, "Your Highness should think about how to explain this to the Emperor. It must have been tough for you to pretend to be crippled for ten years."

"What's there to explain? When did I ever say that I couldn't get out of my wheelchair?"

Every time my father asked me a question, my reply was always the same: my leg was fine, but I walked with a limp, which was unsightly and I feared being laughed at. I was upholding the royal family's honor; how could I be guilty of deceiving the emperor?

Xiao Yuan understood immediately. No wonder Prince An was so confident; he had already informed the Emperor in advance.

It's all because people are too prejudiced; seeing him in a wheelchair, they assume he can't stand up anymore.

only……

"So Your Highness's use of a wheelchair is merely for royal protocol. I was quite naive. I wonder what the other princes think."

Xiao Yuan's meaning is very clear.

You pretended to be disabled just to stay away from the court's intrigues. Even if you haven't committed the crime of deceiving the emperor, once I expose this, you'll never have a peaceful life again.

The reason you've been able to keep a low profile for over ten years is simply because no one has paid attention to the Prince An's Mansion. As long as I draw everyone's attention to you, there will inevitably be people who will come looking for trouble.

Prince An, being a descendant of the imperial family, possessed a unique arrogance that belonged to the royal family. His face darkened as he was repeatedly threatened by Xiao Yuan, a mere servant.

"How could I possibly trouble Supervisor Xiao with such a concern? I only have one question for you: Xie Zhuo, will you release him or not?"

Or do you insist on waiting until I kidnap your wives before replacing them one by one?

Jiang Xinyu has always been Xiao Yuan's Achilles' heel. When he heard Prince An threatening him with his wife, Xiao Yuan suddenly stood up, rushed forward, and grabbed Prince An by the neck.

"you wanna die!"

Jiang Xinyu, who had been eavesdropping behind the screen, immediately covered her face; she was too impatient.

Aren't you blatantly telling Prince An that binding me is the most effective method?

In this era where brothers are like limbs and women are like clothes, you can maximally confuse your enemies by simply appearing indifferent. You're really clever to eagerly expose your weaknesses.

But now that things have come to this, Jiang Xinyu dares not hide anymore. She is afraid that Xiao Yuan might actually strangle the Prince of An in a moment of passion.

Even if he's not favored, he's still the emperor's own son. If he really dies, the capital will definitely be in chaos for a while.

The emperor doesn't only have Xiao Yuan as a weapon; Prince An must have had a backup plan before he arrived.

She was quite content with her current life of doing nothing and had no intention of running away with Xiao Yuan.