Chapter 2012: Chapter 1950: Clever People

Consort Lan and Virtuous Consort indeed were not idle. With the matter concerning the honor of their latter days, how could anyone be idle? Thus, both sent their most trusted aides to invite Wufu to their chambers for tea and conversation.

"Where do you think I should go?" Wufu asked Ah Jiu.

Ah Jiu flipped a page of the book and said, "It’s up to you. If you don’t want to go, you can choose neither. No one would dare say anything about it."

Wufu said, "I’m a bit bored."

Ah Jiu looked over and said, "Then go have some fun."

Wufu nodded with a cheerful smile.

Ah Jiu pointed to a eunuch to accompany Wufu, but before she left the door, she heard that Eunuch Lu who was by the former emperor’s side was asking for an audience.

When Wufu stepped out, she ran into Eunuch Lu. The passing of the former emperor had aged him considerably.

"This servant pays respect to Her Royal Highness the Princess Consort," Eunuch Lu trembled and knelt down before Wufu.

"Eunuch Lu, there’s no need for such courtesies. The Prince is inside waiting for you; go on in," Wufu said with a smile.

Eunuch Lu quickly clasped his hands and saw Wufu about to leave. He hesitantly added, "Is Her Royal Highness going to Consort Lan’s residence?"

Wufu squinted her eyes; this old fellow had a keen sense of what was happening.

Seeing the thought in Wufu’s mind, Eunuch Lu, in a state of both fear and respect, said, "It’s not that the servant spies; being in this palace for half a lifetime, this servant naturally has a few ears and knows of the movements of Noble Consort and others. If Her Highness doesn’t mind this servant speaking out of turn, this servant does have something to say to Her Highness."

"Please speak, Eunuch Lu."

"Your Highness, while birth is important, the upbringing’s grace is unmatched. You raised the emperor of the nation; even without an official title, he will not forget this grace," Eunuch Lu looked at Wufu with a profound look, "You raised the emperor, and regardless of what happens in the future, these lands will remain under the Jin name. But if it is entrusted to someone else, whether these lands remain Jin, or Chang, or Wang, is uncertain!"

These two surnames belong to the families of Consort Lan and Virtuous Consort.

"Eunuch Lu is overthinking. Whether the emperor can keep the lands depends on his ability, unrelated to others; who raises him is the same. If he cannot keep them, it would be better to gracefully let the capable take over sooner rather than later," Wufu said with a gentle smile, "Yet I appreciate your good intentions, Eunuch Lu."

Eunuch Lu tugged at his mouth.

"The former emperor is gone, what are your plans, Eunuch Lu?" Wufu asked.

Eunuch Lu immediately replied, "This old servant is now old. With the former emperor gone, this servant is without a root and has no expectations, only wishes to guard the mausoleum until dying of old age, daring not to think further."

These words weren’t a test nor falsehoods; they were honest. His ambition was not large enough to serve another emperor; perhaps he could occupy the position of Senior Eunuch in this palace.

After years within the palace, he became a seasoned survivor, understanding the rotation of court officials and sometimes a swift retreat is not a bad idea.

"Eunuch Lu is indeed wise. Having served the former emperor, he will certainly achieve his desire," Wufu stated with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Lu’s concerns were immediately relieved, only fearing Ah Jiu might have other plans, leading to more drastic measures. But with this statement from the Princess Consort of Jin, it was akin to a personal guarantee.

"This old servant thanks Her Highness," Eunuch Lu bowed deeply, "This old servant will pray by the mausoleum for forgiveness and also pray for blessings for the Prince, Princess Consort, and the Empress Dowager, wishing Her Highness many offspring and abundance."

"Thank you," Wufu expressed gratitude with a smile and turned to leave.

Eunuch Lu watched until she was completely out of sight, then clasped his hands and proceeded to the inner hall.

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