Chapter 22 (1/2)
Chapter 22: The gyrfalcon asks for help
Ning Xiaoyao flipped over the wall to leave the Supre the air She couldn't catch whiff of the kitchens, so she gave the wall an unhappy kick Because she'd used a little too th, the wall trembled twice before bits of sand and rock fell down fro Xiaoyao stood there in a daze until she saw that the as still intact Only then did she release a breath of relief What could she do if they made her pay for a fallen wall? (Author: Can you be a little more conscious of your identity as an emperor? ╮(╯﹏╰）╭ )
Rubbing her sto Xiaoyao decided to walk around She could definitely find soe as this
At the sa on a paved path near the Supreht, its eaves curved up towards the horizon, the glazed tiles of the roof ridges stretching out into the north sky Though they were sub quarters of the eh successive dynasties of Ning surnans No matter as its master, it would always stand tall and lofty,
”Grand Preceptor,” a head eunuch hastily ran to his side before bowing and speaking in a low voice ”This servant greets Grand Preceptor”
”How is Lou Zigui doing?” Grand Preceptor Xie asked
The head eunuch shook his head ”His Majesty settled hi quarters This servant isn't clear about any specifics”
”Those men from the Black Frost Cavalry were left in the palace by His Majesty, too?” Grand Preceptor Xie asked again
”Yes,” the head eunuch said ”Those generals didn't allow this servant to approach the sleeping quarters This servant couldn't see His Majesty, nor find out whether this was truly His Majesty's decree Oh, Grand Preceptor, those generals brought an imperial physician to the rooui's injuries”
Grand Preceptor Xie was certain that Lou Zigui would die within three days, so he didn't care whether or not he had a physician Instead he said, ”If they wantthey want, don't enrage His Majesty”
The head eunuch hurried to bow ”Yes, this servant understands”
”At the assembly three days later, that is, His Majesty's first tio meet His Majesty up front You'll all need to make preparations”
”Yes,” said the head eunuch
Grand Preceptor Xie smiled coldly as he looked at the tall Supre Yu, but she was too naive if she wanted to rely on Lou Zigui to free herself Three days later, when Lou Zigui died fro Yu's expression when she sat in the Hall of Golden Chimes1 after her wasted efforts Hoould she face all the officials and the other imperial sons who missed their chance at the throne?
The head eunuch saw Grand Preceptor Xie off as he swaggered away Meanwhile, Ning Xiaoyao was standing behind a stone seat on the paved road, digging her fingers into her palo to an asseain What was an asse!
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After Grand Preceptor Xie left, the head eunuch straightened up and beckoned towards the direction of the Supreme Splendor Hall A few nearby eunuchs hastened to his side
”Don't bother with the Supreme Splendor Hall anymore, tell everyone to withdraw,” the head eunuch told the rest ”Whatever those ive them Prepare well for His Majesty's assembly in three days' time”
The other eunuchs all expressed noises of assent
Ning Xiaoyao narrowed her eyes at the head eunuch This guy had even sent people to keep a watch on her? Could she still live happily if he existed? She lifted her eyes to look at the block of stone that acted by her side Actually, it was a , but because the previous emperor had passed away only recently, the Iht now this lantern stand didn’t have any candles, so it just looked like a giant block of stone in Ning Xiaoyao's eyes
The head eunuch said, ”All of you, go back I'll go see the eer”
The little eunuchs bowed to send the head eunuch off Seeing hi Xiaoyao stuck out a hand and pushed the block of stone by her side The force of her push broke the stand in half, and the top half toppled perfectly on top of the head eunuch, knocking hi beneath the pile of rubble, scaring the other eunuchs silly
Ning Xiaoyao dusted off her palms and said, ”He's wounded and disabled Take hier's hall to treat his wounds Eh, all of you can look after him there, there's no need to come back”
The eunuchs stared at Ning Xiaoyao, who stood up straighter
”What are you doing? You guys want to beat me up?”
Ning Xiaoyao wasn't an ee, so her words sounded far less effective than Eer Xie's But even so, the eunuchs didn't dare disrespect her They knelt on the ground and koed to her, afraid to even spare the head eunuch a glance Ning Xiaoyao stepped aside to avoid their bows and looked at the head eunuch buried beneath the rock His head had been split open, his left leg broken, his right hand fractured to the bones Ning Xiaoyao scratched her head She'd used too th and left him in a terrible state
With a cough, she said, ”If you don't want to beat me up, then save him”
The eunuchs crawled up froround and ran to the head eunuch's side They stood by his crushed form, at a loss
”Move the stone first,” Ning Xiaoyao told the Xiaoyao was about to leave when she turned back to ask, ”Can someone tell me where the kitchens are?”
”… …” said the eunuchs Calling the imperial kitchens a simple 'kitchen' was a type of co the palace One eunuch raised a hand to point out the directions as he shook with fear The rest of the eunuchs were shaking too as they lifted the rock Before today, none of theing on the e, he seemed even more cowardly than them But now, hehe, the eunuchs had to say, just look at the afterhts and threw a thanks at the eunuch who pointed out the way before rushi+ng towards the imperial kitchens
”His, His Majesty gave thanks toXiaoyao's words He could hardly believe it as he told his companions
”… …” None of the other eunuchs could believe it, either!
Before Ning Xiaoyao got very far, a still young gyrfalcon fell fro Xiaoyao hadn't withdrawn her foot in time, she would've stepped on him
”Big Boss Black says you understand what they say,” the gyrfalcon said ”Can you understand me, too?”