The Fake Eunuch of the Tang Dynasty: Emperor Li Er Made Me Serve Guanyin's Maid

Inside the side room.

Guanyin nodded.

She handled palace affairs personally for a long time, and indeed had many health problems.

Now that I've heard Lin Chuan has some new medical skills, I want him to treat me.

Lin Chuan agreed.

He stepped forward, his expression serious.

Bone setting cannot be done casually like Thai massage; if a mistake is made, the bones may become misaligned or even fractured.

Lin Chuan reached out his hand, and Guanyinbi immediately tensed up, her face showing astonishment.

Although she was prepared, she was still afraid.

"Click—"

Lin Chuan quickly exerted his strength and put her spine back in place.

Guanyinbi was immediately terrified.

But then her eyes widened as she realized that Lin Chuan was right; the method was indeed effective.

This is amazing.

Lin Chuan behaved appropriately and did not overstep any boundaries, so she finally relaxed completely.

"How is Your Majesty feeling?"

A little over fifteen minutes later, Lin Chuan released Guanyin's maid and respectfully asked.

Guanyinbi valued him highly, but as the mistress of the harem, her words and actions were restricted, and she could not give him much care.

Lin Chuan didn't have high expectations for her either.

As for wanting to do something improper to the Empress?

Lin Chuan could only dream about it; his fate was sure to be terrible, and he had no way to protect himself right now.

Guanyinbi admired Lin Chuan's medical skills; his bone-setting technique was excellent.

But this cannot be done frequently, because if the ministers see it, they will impeach you.

She sat for a while and then left the tea shop.

The morning court session is underway in the Taiji Hall.

When Li Er announced Lin Chuan's suggestion, all the ministers were shocked.

They suspect they have heard it wrong.

His Majesty's decision to support merchants has already drawn opposition, and now he wants them to take the lead.

All eyes turned to Changsun Wuji.

Changsun Wuji supported His Majesty and did not object.

"Do you have any further objections?"

Li Er was very pleased and asked again.

Whether they like it or not, the decision has been made.

Lin Chuan's words were exactly what he wanted to hear: an emperor can listen to advice, but the final decision-making power must be firmly held, regardless of whether it is right or wrong!

"As you command."

If Changsun Wuji agreed, how could anyone else object? Wei Zheng wasn't present, so everyone could only agree.

"A tyrannical ruler!"

"His Majesty no longer listens to loyal advice."

"Who exactly is instigating His Majesty behind the scenes?"

When the ministers told Wei Zheng about this, he was furious.

"Don't worry, supporting businessmen is not an easy task."

"Moreover, this policy won't save the national economy!"

After saying this, Wei Zheng's face darkened.

He absolutely did not believe that this policy could solve the problems of the Tang Dynasty.

Your Majesty has been misled by treacherous people; one day you will wake up.

Otherwise, he'll resign and go home!

The public could not accept this, as it was an ancient and deeply ingrained teaching.

Doing business is a disgrace; at best, one will be scorned, and at worst, one may be expelled from the family.

They cannot intervene in this matter.

"Ready to go!"

After pondering for a moment, Wei Zheng gave the order in a cold voice.

He must go to the palace immediately and persuade the emperor to change his mind.

"I am grateful for Lord Wei's great help."

Everyone immediately turned to Wei Zheng and bowed respectfully.

Only he had the courage to take on this task.

……

Ganlu Hall, Imperial Study.

"Your Majesty, Wei Zheng requests an audience."

A eunuch slowly stepped in, his gaze falling on Li Er, who was reviewing memorials. This sight caused Li Er to frown slightly.

Of all the officials in the court, the one he felt most troubled and feared was this upright and unyielding remonstrating minister.

However, since things have come to this point, there is nothing that can be done. After all, it was he who condescended to sincerely invite him to court to offer his advice.

"Announce."

He sighed softly and finally gestured for Wei Zheng to enter.

"Your Majesty, I humbly request that Your Majesty rescind your decree."

Wei Zheng entered the hall and spoke his mind frankly, breaking with convention.

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Supporting merchants is already shocking; how can we allow the entire court to get involved as well?

"There is absolutely no room for discussion on this matter!"

"My mind is made up!"

Li Er decisively stopped him, firmly believing that Lin Chuan's words were true, and that only by supporting merchants could the economy of the Tang Dynasty be revitalized.

"Your Majesty...you are a tyrant!"

"If even my humble advice is not heeded by Your Majesty, then I need not remain in the court any longer!"

These words immediately enraged Wei Zheng, who, disregarding his status as the emperor, spoke with a sorrowful expression.

"Wei Zheng, how dare you!"

"Do you think I dare not punish you?"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Li Er was also furious. He had always been critical of Wei Zheng, and now this fellow was directly calling him a foolish ruler. How could he tolerate it?

"Hmph, if not a tyrant, then what is he?"

"The loyal advice of all the officials in the court is ignored; what use are we, the remonstrating officials, then?"

Wei Zheng, head held high and chest puffed out, retorted without fear: "Others fear Your Majesty, but why should I, Wei Zheng, fear?"

"The worst that can happen is death!"

"Do you really think I wouldn't dare kill you?"

"Buzzing—"

In an instant, Li Er suddenly got up from the dragon bed and drew the Minister's sword hanging on the wall.

"What does a man have to fear about death?"

Wei Zheng showed no fear, allowing Li Er to hold the sword across his neck, and calmly spoke.

"Heh...hehe."

Upon seeing this, Li Er was so angry that he laughed instead. How could he dare to actually kill Wei Zheng at this moment?

After all, if this person were to die, no one in the court would dare to speak frankly and offer advice in the future, a fact he was well aware of.

"Wei Zheng, do you dare to make a bet with me?"

A moment later, Li Er discarded the sword in his hand, then sat cross-legged on the bed and said coldly.

"What is there to be afraid of?"

Wei Zheng responded calmly.

"Then let's gamble on whether these policies I have issued will be effective."

"Then let's gamble on whether these policies I have issued will be effective."

"What if His Majesty is defeated?"

"I will personally visit the palace to apologize to you and further bestow upon you the title of Duke of Wei!"

After Li Er finished speaking, he slammed his hand on the table.

"A promise is a promise!"

"If I am defeated, I will submit to Your Majesty's judgment."

Wei Zheng also had a resolute expression, and after speaking, he respectfully took his leave.

"Clang—"

Damn!

After Wei Zheng left, Emperor Taizong was once again furious. He was the supreme ruler, yet he had to make a bet with his subject, which was extremely frustrating.

……

East Market, Tea Shop.

"Old Li, why do you look like this today?"

"Why hasn't Old Sun arrived today?"

On this day, Old Li came alone, but his usual honest and kind demeanor was gone; instead, he looked depressed and unhappy.

Seeing this, Lin Chuan was immediately puzzled and asked him a question.

Upon hearing this, Li Er simply sighed softly, but swallowed his words back.

He was indeed agitated and furious at the moment, wishing he could burn down the entire 30,000-mile radius.

"Just say it, or you'll get sick of holding it in."

Lin Chuan glanced at him helplessly, then switched to Qiong wine.

He thought to himself, what worries can't a glass of wine solve for a man?

"Old Chuan, what if your best friend kept nagging in your ear day after day?"

"And what would you do if it happened in a situation where they completely disregarded your feelings?"

Sure enough, after a few cups of fine wine, Old Li vomited.

He was referring to Wei Zheng, but he concealed his name.

"I thought it was something huge, but it turns out it's nothing?"

Lin Chuan was both amused and exasperated. He had previously thought that Old Li's wife was having an affair!

"This isn't a big deal?"

Li Er was speechless for a moment, completely ignoring Lin Chuan's teasing.

"Old Li, I'm telling you, you're not young anymore, and you're quite plump, why are you so narrow-minded?"

Lin Chuan pointed it out dismissively, and then said...

"Cao Cao was ruthless enough, wasn't he? So many people criticized him, yet he was able to humbly accept advice."

This is how the widely circulated saying came about: "A prime minister's belly can hold a boat!"