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

"A true man can bend and stretch; it's for his own good."

Lin Chuan just smiled, which made Chang Le roll her eyes.

Now, Chang Le had an even deeper impression of Lin Chuan.

She thought the young eunuch was not only elegant but also had great courage, and she even developed a fondness for him.

"Someone was disturbing us earlier, but it's quiet now."

"Shall I continue to treat Her Highness?"

Finally, Lin Chuan looked at Chang Le with a wicked smile; he had never forgotten Chang Le's skin.

If I have the chance, I must invite Chang Le to my home and give her a full-body massage.

Chang Le flatly refused, even though she thought it was a good idea, because she was afraid of encountering an embarrassing situation again.

Lin Chuan was very disappointed, but for a eunuch to be favored by a princess was already unprecedented.

……

The morning court session is being held in the Taiji Hall.

From the day Lin Chuan redeemed himself, all the officials in the court harbored resentment towards him.

Every time he attended court, he would suggest that Emperor Taizong (Li Er) abolish his title.

However, Li Er kept the matter under wraps and took no action, which puzzled the ministers.

Now, they learned that Lin Chuan had entered the palace yesterday and actually spent time alone with the Empress in her bedchamber, a piece of news that shocked them greatly.

Some of the older civil officials were so angry they were almost spitting blood. This behavior was simply immoral and damaged the reputation of the royal family.

Although Lin Chuan was a eunuch, it was hard to say what might happen if a man and a woman were alone in a room together.

If the Empress were violated by him, no one could bear the consequences; it would damage the Emperor's dignity.

"Your Majesty, Lin Chuan is a eunuch; he does not know medicine."

"When we treated the Empress last time, we consulted the imperial physicians, but it turned out to be just a folk remedy."

"Now he's using his medical skills to bewitch the Empress, which is a violation of the law!"

At that moment, an old civil official stepped forward, his voice trembling, and directly accused Lin Chuan of false charges.

He also cited the example of Zhao Ji and Miao Du from the Qin Dynasty to warn Li Er.

In the imperial court, all the civil and military officials agreed that a eunuch who was too favored might have thoughts of rebellion.

If Lin Chuan becomes the second Marquis of Changxin, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Apart from Changsun Wuji, who remained relatively calm, almost all the other civil and military officials impeached Lin Chuan.

The civil officials asserted that Lin Chuan had violated court etiquette and regulations.

Being an eunuch who gets too close to the empress is bound to bring disaster upon himself; the example of Marquis Changxin serves as a stark warning.

The military officers were dissatisfied with Lin Chuan's easy acquisition of a title.

According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, one had to achieve remarkable military exploits to obtain a noble title.

They either passed a life-or-death test or inherited their positions.

Lin Chuan received a title without any effort, which no one could accept.

"Your Majesty, please think carefully and do not act rashly, lest you cause a disaster."

Finally, Wei Zheng resolutely came out to offer his advice again, almost directly criticizing him.

Like all the civil and military officials, he held strong opposition to Lin Chuan.

In the imperial court, Li Er looked around at his ministers, feeling extremely troubled.

He did want to abolish Lin Chuan's title and eunuch status, but Guanyinbi disagreed.

Based on his direct contact with Lin Chuan, Li Er felt that Lin Chuan was a decent person.

Therefore, they hesitate and are unable to make a choice.

In the end, he could only wave his hand and say, "Alright, if Lin Chuan makes any further mistakes, I will immediately revoke his title!"

Upon hearing this, the entire court fell silent.

The ministers were not foolish; they understood that the emperor was in a dilemma.

Because Lin Chuan has Empress Zhangsun as his backer.

They've already taken the risk today, citing the examples of the old dwarf and Zhao Ji.

Now that Li Er has made his stance clear, they have no choice but to back down for the time being.

……

Ganlu Hall, Imperial Study.

"That damned Wei Zheng!"

"I really want to chop off his head and use it as a chamber pot!"

Emperor Taizong remained furious after leaving court.

Although he was open to criticism and humbly accepted it, everyone still had a sense of propriety.

Only that stubborn fellow Wei Zheng wouldn't give him face.

This scene terrified the eunuchs and palace maids serving in the distance, who dared not even breathe.

"Father, who has made you angry this time?"

At that moment, a soft voice rang out.

"Princess."

The eunuchs and palace maids immediately bowed and greeted the newcomers.

"My darling daughter, what brings you here?"

When Li Er saw Chang Le approaching, he immediately composed himself and put on a broad smile.

He gestured for the eunuchs and palace maids to leave.

Emperor Li Er doted on Chang Le.

"Father, you're wrong to say that."

Upon hearing this, Chang Le immediately pouted in dissatisfaction.

"Speak, what do you want with me?"

Li Er gently patted Chang Le, then asked with a smile.

This girl never comes to the temple without a reason!

Chang Le smiled mischievously and then directly stated her purpose.

I heard that during today's morning court session, both civil and military officials were discussing impeaching Lin Chuan.

She had only known Lin Chuan for a short time, but based on her previous understanding, she believed that he was of good character and that his character was different from what the civil and military officials had said.

Therefore, I am here to defend Lin Chuan.

Furthermore, he told Li Er about the argument between the protagonist and Changsun Chong.

"Really?"

Li Er pondered for a moment, then muttered to himself.

Chang Le doesn't lie; it seems he underestimated Lin Chuan.

This behavior is completely unlike that of a eunuch.

Because those usually sent to the palace to perform castrations were poor people, who were only doing it to survive.

But Lin Chuan's polite manners and quick thinking were quite puzzling.

We must find an opportunity to have someone investigate his true identity.

However, it is truly regrettable that such talented individuals are limited by their physical disabilities.

"Wait, you said he also helped you with your health?"

"Did I even let you take off your shirt?"

Li Er was startled and stared intently at Chang Le, pressing her for answers.

Upon hearing this, Chang Le was immediately filled with remorse and wished she could slap herself for saying such a thing.

She is a princess, yet she is not married, and a man is getting close to her.

Even eunuchs wouldn't do it; if word got out, they would definitely be criticized and ridiculed.

But at this moment, Li Er did not delve into these matters.

His mind was filled with images of Guanyinbi, and Lin Chuan had been taking care of Guanyinbi's health.

Suddenly, Li Er remembered the time when Guanyinbi refused him entry into the main hall.

He panicked instantly, his heart churning with turmoil!

Chang Le has already shown Lin Chuan so much, wouldn't that Guanyinbi be... despicable!

Guanyinbi, you must not do anything to betray me.

Li Er was in a state of panic and unease, the words spoken at the morning court echoing in his mind.

Lin Chuan's relationship with the Empress is the same as that with Zhao Ji and Liao Du!

Has my Guanyin maid really betrayed me like Zhao Ji?

Lin Chuan was clearly using his medical skills to get close to Guanyinbi, intending to rebel!

Thinking of this, Li Er became increasingly flustered and fearful.

"Let's go to the Hall of State Administration."

Li Er told Chang Le to play by herself and immediately followed the eunuch to the Lizheng Hall.

He must immediately ask Guanyinbi for clarification.

Although Chang Le was confused, she was relieved that her father did not scold her.

……

Lizheng Hall.

After Lin Chuan's treatment, Guan Yinbi's physical and mental condition improved significantly, and she had a rosy complexion and plenty of energy.

"Why has Your Majesty come so suddenly?"

Guanyinbi saw Li Er rushing over and asked curiously.

At this moment, Emperor Taizong should be handling state affairs in his study, but the situation today is clearly unusual.

"Guanyinbi, you must confess honestly whether you have betrayed me?"