Je suis née beauté, et je suis suprême

Chapitre 286

Although I later met Lord Shen, or rather, a man so handsome that he outshone Lord Su, her smile remains the most beautiful in my heart. Forgive me for giving her my first season...

I practiced my skills diligently, wanting to do something for her. I wanted to be her bodyguard, to repay her for her advice. My ambitions weren't grand; I wasn't as learned or profound as Zhongli. I just wanted to be a member of the bodyguards, to follow my master's lead. It would be best if I could be assigned to her side. I didn't ask for much. There's no wrong with hard work; only by becoming excellent could I see her again. I wanted to say thank you to her.

With this belief in my heart, life suddenly became filled with unimaginable wonder.

My monthly salary increased, my work became easier, no one hit me anymore, no one looked down at me anymore, and they respectfully called me "Eunuch Chang".

I had no intention of seeking revenge. We're all servants, why should we make things difficult for each other...

“I often hear,” the hermit called to me.

I waited nervously for my assigned place. "Qiande Hall."

I was stunned. Qiande Hall is the Emperor's place... I... I... I have to serve the Emperor!

I have the honor of serving the Emperor! What a supreme glory!

I went to Qiande Hall with trepidation. My previous composure vanished instantly. The people here were very serious, and they never fawned over each other or looked down on one another.

Because anyone could be eliminated by the emperor, and anyone could be favored by the emperor.

I stood outside the gate, day after day, feeling very proud, because my master was proud. My master was the emperor, the pillar of the Eastern Qing Dynasty, and I felt honored to be standing guard here. I wanted to go back and tell them: I have met the emperor; I am standing guard for the emperor.

I watched the people coming and going with great interest; some were refined, some were rude, some were happy, some were sad; some were laughing, some were hurting.

All sorts of people, all sorts of officials, they are all older and more powerful than me. I am just a eunuch, but I am the emperor's eunuch, and I cannot disgrace the emperor.

When I have nothing to do in the evenings, I start reading and practicing calligraphy.

The hermit nodded to me. I felt embarrassed and secretly put away the pen and paper, not wanting him to laugh at me...

"Your Majesty, the Emperor summons you in."

Grandpa Hai led her forward. When she passed me, I was so nervous that I forgot to breathe. She seemed not to recognize me. I comforted myself by saying: It's okay, she is in a higher position, and I am just a nobody.

The Emperor would always be in a good mood for two days when she came. I always thought that the Emperor's favorite was her, the noblewoman who gave me a second life.

But when I saw him, I knew I was wrong. He simply didn't respect the rules of Qiande Hall; he did whatever he wanted.

At first, things were fine; he would cautiously make mistakes. But then things turned out differently. If he wanted to tear down a wall, you had to hand him the hammer. If he wanted to release water, you had to divert the river. If he wanted to sit, you couldn't let him lie down. If he wanted to lie down, he would never sit. Even the emperor wouldn't force him to obey...

We sensed that we had gained a master, a master we couldn't afford to offend.

Ah Xing hit him while carrying out the Emperor's order. It was the Emperor who gave the order, and Ah Xing was just following it. But after he left crying, I never saw Ah Xing again.

I didn't ask, but anyone with eyes can tell what happened. But is this right?

I started to think. I could actually think, and even dared to think about my master! I restrained myself and stopped, quietly becoming my gatekeeper.

I never expected that he would talk to me that day.

I was so shocked that I couldn't close my mouth.

"Hey! You're so thin! You have such a perfect figure!"

He circled around me with envy, while the Emperor stood behind him, watching him with a smile.

It was the first time I had ever seen the Emperor smile so peacefully, so kindly, like a friend rather than a master.

"I've heard this often; it's rare to find that Lord Shen is interested in you."

I hurriedly knelt down. I was so flustered that I was completely disoriented. This was the first time the Emperor had spoken to me, how could I not be excited? "Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Lord Shen! Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Lord Shen!" I stammered incoherently for a long time.

He chuckled, a hearty laugh. Seeing him laugh, the Emperor nodded at me with satisfaction: "From now on, you may walk inside the palace."

I was stunned again.

She walked up to me happily: "This person is fun, I like him."

His words paved the way for my glorious path;

His casual appreciation changed the course of my life.

His few simple words brought me, a lowly eunuch and an insignificant member of the secret guards, into the emperor's attention.

I was flattered and couldn't believe it no matter how many times I looked at it.

The next day, the hermit patted me on the shoulder and said, "Work hard, the future is bright."

From then on, I moved out of the main house and had my own room with a large collection of books. I was officially allowed to read, and I cried with excitement.

Reading! Only talented scholars and officials are qualified to study, yet I can do it too...

I cried uselessly, I cried with gratitude, for my life had already ended without regrets on this day.

I don't ask for much, I never have. My position in the palace is second only to Eunuch Hai. When there's nothing to do, Eunuch Hai likes to pull me aside and complain, but I don't like to talk much, because talking too much will surely lead to my death.

From his words, I could tell that he disliked Lord Shen.

I'm puzzled. Why don't we like people who try to please our masters? Do we have the right to dislike anyone? Shouldn't we follow our masters' preferences? Shouldn't we be grateful for everything that makes our masters happy?

He kept talking, but I was completely lost...

All I know is that there is someone who is more favored by the Emperor than the Crown Prince's consort;

All I know is that there was a person whose smile would make the emperor smile too;

All I know is that there's someone whose words can change your life...