Ming Dynasty: I am truly not the Emperor of Longevity

"What do you mean?"

Upon hearing Huang Jin's words, Sun Dexiu was initially surprised, but quickly recovered.

"Let me befriend Lu Chen as a江湖草莽 (jianghu cao, a term referring to a wandering martial arts world) before others discover that Lu Chen is the posthumous son of the late Emperor Xian."

In this way, Lu Chen would indeed value his relationship with his son very much.

He will eventually return to the royal family and be granted the title of prince as the emperor's younger brother.

Lu Chen grew up among the common people, which is completely different from other royal nobles.

After being granted the title of Prince, he had no one he could trust, and it was highly likely that he would invite me to work in his palace.

If I were truly a wandering swordsman, obtaining the same status that Lu Song held in the Xingwang Mansion would be a foregone conclusion.

But I'm a eunuch, and I work for the Eastern Depot.

When Lu Chen was still the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, it wasn't difficult to keep it from him. But if I were invited to work at his palace, it would be impossible to keep it a secret any longer.

The court will definitely investigate the backgrounds of the officials in the Prince's residence thoroughly.

If Lu Chen knew that I had been hiding my identity from him, he would definitely think that I had been deliberately trying to get close to him from the very beginning!

"Of course I've considered that!"

Huang Jin chuckled.

"I'm sure you already understand that my plan is to make you His Highness's most trusted confidant in the future."

If one of the Emperor's sons grows up smoothly and has a grandson, and the throne is successfully passed down in the Emperor's lineage, then as a former member of the Xingwang Mansion, I can guarantee our lifelong wealth and honor within the Directorate of Ceremonial.

However, if the Emperor's lineage were to die out like that of Emperor Xiaozong and Emperor Wuzong, the throne would fall to Lu Chen, the only close relative of the prince.

At that time, my future glory will depend on you.

This is also the purpose of our "hoarding rare goods" strategy, betting on both ends.

In that case, you absolutely must not leave any bad impression on this prince!

You must appear very open and honest in front of Lu Chen!

When we meet again in this "reunion," we must let him know your identity as the head of the Eastern Depot!

As for why you didn't reveal your identity in Wadian Town last time, that's easy to explain. You were disguised and on official business at the time.

When you see injustice, you draw your sword to help; that's because of your righteous spirit, and you can't stand gambling dens falsely accusing people of cheating and committing murder.

The reason for concealing their identity is that they have official duties to perform and it is inconvenient to reveal their identity.

Lu Chen will definitely understand, and will admire you even more.

I've heard that you happen to work in the same state capital as him; I'd be delighted to become friends with you.

"There is only one thing I need to hide from Lu Chen, and that is that I have seen the true face of the Emperor."

Sun Dexiu nodded and said,

"Besides that, I must be completely open and honest with him in everything I do."

Although I have seen the Emperor many times in the palace, I have never served in his presence.

Moreover, even now, my status in the palace is not high, and not many people pay attention to my file.

After I take up my post in the prefecture where Lu Chen is located, you can secretly modify my previous resume.

So that anyone who looks at my file in the future will have no idea that I ever had the chance to see the Emperor's true face.

In this way, after Lu Chen is granted the title of Prince, he will not think that I deliberately approached him because of his appearance.

He would still invite my close friend to serve in his palace.

With His Highness's own wishes and your underhanded efforts, Eunuch Huang, I will surely be able to smoothly enter his palace and become the head eunuch.