Our family has been rebelling for generations, and you've become the top scholar in the imperia

That evening.

Many people learned that Qin Feng had moved into a small village in Xifang.

It should have been a small matter.

Given that the top scholar Qin Feng came from a poor family, it was naturally impossible for him to live in a place like the East Ward, so it was normal for him to rent a small courtyard in the West Ward.

But... that's where the problem lies.

The house was personally delivered by Miao Xingzhou, the Grand Eunuch of the Directorate of Ceremonial. It is said that even some of the items inside were delivered by eunuchs.

Inside the Yichun Tower in the east of the city.

"It's a disgrace to scholars! How could they associate with the eunuch faction!"

Private room on the second floor.

Ren Qianyuan slammed his fist on the table, his face flushed red with rage.

He personally went to Yunxiang County to invite Qin Feng to join the Nanlin Party, but Qin Feng refused on the spot.

Having barely escaped death to return to the capital, I thought I would continue to put pressure on this kid in court tomorrow, so that he would understand that becoming an official is not as simple as he thought. Without a political party, even the top scholar might not get an official position.

did not expect……

Upon arriving in the capital, the other party immediately mingled with the eunuch faction. Miao Xingzhou was able to so openly gift a house and personally arrange Qin Feng's residence.

They're all seasoned foxes; everyone knows exactly what kind of signal they're sending.

The top scholar, Qin Feng, was a member of the eunuch faction.

What is the eunuch faction?

The Great Zhou Dynasty is a cancerous tumor, a bunch of spineless eunuchs who persecute loyal officials, embezzle public funds, and are beasts who are always baring their teeth and wanting to bite people.

"Brother Ren, I'm afraid the eunuch faction has spoken well of us to the Emperor. If Qin Feng is allowed to join the eunuch faction and given a position in court tomorrow, it won't be a good thing for us."

Across from him, an official stroked his beard, his voice heavy.

Joining the eunuch faction, even becoming a minor officer in a garrison, a seventh-rank official, is not to be underestimated.

Because the eunuch faction was different from other departments in the court, as long as there was a crime, they could directly arrest and interrogate people, and once someone entered the guard post, no one could come out alive.

"We must unite and absolutely not let Qin Feng enter the garrison. This boy resolutely refuses to join the Nanlin Party. If he really joins the garrison, I'm afraid many officials in the north will flock to him."

"That makes sense. What does the Grand Tutor mean now? If that's the case, it would be better to let Qin Feng join the Hanlin Academy, so that we can keep this boy in check."

"No, entering the Hanlin Academy is a major event. He's so close to the eunuch faction now; if he enters the Hanlin Academy, wouldn't that allow the eunuch faction to extend their influence into the academy? Absolutely not!"

"..."

Listening to the discussions among the crowd.

Ren Qianyuan toyed with the teacup in his hand, and after uttering a curse at the beginning, he didn't say another word.

"It's probably the royal family's idea!"

Upon hearing this...

The others were all shocked, their faces filled with disbelief.

"Heh, as expected of the Emperor, the imperial mind is indeed terrifying... Letting the eunuch faction get close to Qin Feng, and now that he has entered the Hanlin Academy, it is equivalent to the eunuch faction having its own people in the Hanlin Academy. But if he doesn't enter the Hanlin Academy and actually enters the garrison, Qin Feng will have the power to arrest people."

This is tantamount to putting the Nanlin Party on the brink of disaster.

To prevent Qin Feng from joining the Hanlin Academy, it would be necessary to back down and agree to let him enter the garrison.

Unless you agree to join Hanlin Academy.

"What should we do?"

Many officials panicked; they could not accept any of the outcomes.

"What if neither of them agrees?"

"Nonsense!"

Ren Qianyuan glared at the idiot to the side and muttered a curse under his breath.

How could both sides disagree? Otherwise, where would that leave the Emperor?

"This year's exam results are generally low, more than half lower than in previous years. Based on these scores, let alone Qin Feng becoming the top scholar in the provincial examination, he won't even be able to participate in the palace examination..."

"So many students from Nanjing Forestry University have had problems before the college entrance examination. Is it possible that Qin Feng has nothing to do with it?"

"Starting from here might be feasible."

Ren Qianyuan took a sip of tea, a ruthless glint in his eyes.

The others' eyes lit up.

If this matter were brought up in the imperial court, it would involve cheating in the imperial examinations, which would tarnish Qin Feng's reputation as the top scholar. Even if it didn't matter, the entire court would not agree to assign him an official position.

This matter will definitely be thoroughly investigated.

Whether it takes several months or several years, the investigation will still be conducted.

……

West Ward.

Inside a secluded courtyard.

The house wasn't big, with only three large rooms and the kitchen on the west side of the courtyard.

Looking at the various things piled on the ground in the yard, Qin Feng stroked his chin with one hand and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

"Being an official is the fastest way to make money. What future is there in being a bandit? You work hard all day, and whether you can get this much stuff depends on luck."

Scouting, taking action, fighting, inventorying, and selling the stolen goods... none of these steps can be omitted.

But now.

Several eunuchs not only brought him various daily necessities, but also gave him the land deeds.

To know.

This is the capital city, even the western wards where poor people live.

A mansion would cost no less than a thousand taels of silver.

"Scholar Qin, this servant is a purchasing eunuch in the Imperial Kitchen. I leave the palace every day. In the future, if you need to contact your godfather, you can send someone to inform this servant."

opposite.

A young eunuch with rosy lips and white teeth said with a smile.

"From now on we'll be family, no need to be so polite. I've troubled you gentlemen with your work today, so please accept this small amount of money to buy some tea. Please thank Eunuch Miao on my behalf."

Qin Feng reached into his chest and pulled out some loose silver coins, which he then stuffed into the hands of the other party's eunuchs.

I really didn't expect that.

The old eunuch standing beside the emperor today is actually the Grand Eunuch of the Directorate of Ceremonial, commonly known as the "Red-Credit Eunuch." His main duty is to assist the emperor in reading memorials and even to personally write down his comments on them.

He was also the head of the garrison.

This is a real big shot, with terrifyingly much power in his hands.

To put it bluntly, a fabricated charge could be used to kill an official in the imperial court.

Qin Feng really wanted to ask if the other party had changed his name; was he previously called Wei Zhongxian?

"Scholar Qin, how could I possibly accept this..."

The young eunuch was flattered. Before leaving, his godfather personally instructed him that the items sent must satisfy Scholar Qin.

"There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Perhaps you think it's too little, Father-in-law?"

"Then it would be impolite of me to refuse."

After some polite refusals, seeing that Qin Feng was genuinely going to give them the money, the eunuchs couldn't refuse and happily accepted it.

It feels like it's worth at least ten taels of silver.

It seems.

In the future, I should have more contact with Qin Zhuangyuan; he is much easier to get along with than the other officials.

After exchanging pleasantries in the courtyard, Qin Feng personally saw the eunuchs off before closing the door with a grim expression.

The emperor wanted him to be the executioner.

Now, they've even arranged for eunuchs from the Directorate of Ceremonial to deliver the house and other items, and they're doing it in a very grand and ostentatious manner.

Could it be...

"They're trying to make me a member of the eunuch faction!"

Qin Feng stroked his chin and muttered something in a low voice.

"Brother, what is the eunuch faction?"

Niu Wu, carrying his things, came over, shaking his head and swaying.

Judging from his expression, he was very interested.

What a rare word!

I've never even heard of it.

"You idiot, you don't even know what a eunuch is? Haven't you ever seen a pig being slapped in the village? Slap your thing off, and you're a member of the eunuch faction."

Liu Tu, clutching the bedding, offered a curt explanation.

"So many eunuchs in our village? Aunt Wang and the others don't have any..."

Qin Feng: "..."

"Come, come, tell me in detail. How do you know Aunt Wang and the others didn't have it? I'd love to hear it."