Chapter 785

Looking at this appearance, one who didn't know better would truly think he was admiring a piece of exquisite, peerless artwork.

"Eunuch Huang, if you haven't seen enough, another day I, this servant, will find another time to let you admire it to your heart's content."

"But today, isn't it getting a bit late?"

As Guard Wu spoke, he took an ingot of silver from his pocket and carefully stuffed it into Eunuch Huang's hand, his gaze carrying a hint of suggestion.

"Sensible."

"This Eunuch likes sensible good children like you!"

Eunuch Huang, while unobtrusively tucking the silver into his sleeve, revealed a smile on his wrinkled old face.

"Don't blame me, Eunuch. The Imperial Palace is dull; too many boys who don't study well or can't afford to study want to enter the palace to seek a job. I, this Eunuch, am the one who specifically cuts these people, so over time, I've grown fond of looking at this incision."

"Since you are a member of Little Dezi's family and have given word in advance, I, this Eunuch, have naturally arranged your position; the job will certainly be easy."

"But don't even think about being by the side of His Majesty or the various Imperial Consorts. You will start by sweeping the floor. The Imperial Palace has been extremely strict lately and has already been checked several times. Once you enter the Imperial Palace, it is as deep as the sea; remember not to run around randomly. Otherwise, if something happens, I, this Eunuch, won't recognize you."

Upon hearing this, Guard Wu hurriedly nodded and said, "Eunuch, that is only natural. This servant is just here to beg for a bite to eat. Since one can be full in the palace, how could I run around everywhere?"

"It is good that you know. However, since you are my person, even if you commit some offenses in this palace, even if they are major ones, I, this Eunuch, can protect you."

Upon hearing this, Guard Wu lowered his head again and said with a face full of sycophancy: "This servant thanks Eunuch profusely and will certainly honor Eunuch well in the future."

It was just that Eunuch Huang did not know that when Guard Wu lowered his head, a complex look flashed through his eyes.

This Eunuch is actually quite a decent person.

But he wondered if Eunuch Huang would be able to withstand the major event he was about to carry out!

I cannot bear it, I truly cannot bear it!

Guard Wu felt a wave of lament in his heart and was even somewhat conflicted.

But the next second.

Eunuch Huang lowered his head again and said, "No need to thank me, Eunuch. Just let me, this Eunuch, admire it properly once more."

"It is all fine, all minor matters!"

Guard Wu: "..."

His body stiffened, and he remained motionless in humiliation.

"Wonderful!"

"Truly wonderful!"

"A smooth incision, a marvelous arc!"

Eunuch Huang was half-bent at the waist, his voice of praise ringing incessantly in the ears.

At this moment, Guard Wu took a deep breath, and that guilt instantly vanished into thin air.

"..."

Imperial Study.

Wu Zhao wore a black and red dragon robe, her entire being suffused with endless majesty. She held a memorial in her hand, and after hearing Gao Yang's words, she couldn't help but praise.

"This plan is excellent!"

"In this way, we can completely sever one of the Empress Dowager's arms first, and by utilizing the power of Great Chu, directly leave Minister Xu with no room for a comeback!"

"Minister Gao, it really had to be you!"

Wu Zhao cast her gaze toward Gao Yang, her voice resounding throughout the entire Imperial Study.

Upon hearing this, Gao Yang revealed a faint smile, "How could we delay in weeding out treacherous sycophants like Minister Xu who intend to usurp the nation? The sooner, the better!"

"After all, Your Majesty's journey is the seven kingdoms of the world; wherever the sun and moon shine and the rivers flow, all shall be the territory of our Great Qian."

"How can we be blocked by such treacherous sycophants!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Zhao's pupils trembled.

"What a 'wherever the sun and moon shine and the rivers flow, all shall be the territory of our Great Qian.' These words are truly spoken well!"

"An Emperor should be like this!"

Gao Yang nodded repeatedly and echoed, "As long as Minister Xu and the Empress Dowager are removed, Your Majesty can rest easy, fully display your talents, expand the territory, and establish an immortal foundation!"

Upon hearing the voice, Shangguan Wan'er took two extra looks at Gao Yang.

She highly suspected that Gao Yang said this on purpose to remove Xu Xuanji faster, commonly known as—painting a big pie!

But Wu Zhao looked like she was buying it.

"Minister Gao, rest assured. At tomorrow's morning court, I will order people to cooperate and launch it. At that time, just proceed according to Minister Gao's plan."

"As for the Empress Dowager's side, I must trouble Minister Gao to make a trip."

Gao Yang wore a look of righteousness and bowed, "For Your Majesty, for Great Qian, this subject will risk death to go tonight!"

"I will definitely probe the Empress Dowager's true strength!"

Soon, the two discussed the vicious plan Gao Yang had set again, agreed on the details, and then Gao Yang turned and left the great hall.

In front of the Imperial Study, Gao Yang looked up at the moon and sighed, "My heart was set on the bright moon, but the bright moon shines on my backside!"

"Probing the Empress Dowager's true strength by imperial decree—is there any such good thing in the world?"

Gao Yang walked straight toward the Empress Dowager's bedchamber, followed by several trusted experts arranged by Li Long.

"You all follow this official," Gao Yang said.

One of the men, eight feet tall, revealed a smile, "Lord Gao, rest assured in this palace."

"We are all experts from the Imperial Guard, and everyone's skills are above the standard."

Gao Yang nodded. He had to admit that the people Li Long chose were not bad; whether it was their appearance or height, the confidence of experts in their words was extremely reassuring.

The Imperial Palace was not an ordinary place; the guards were strict, and there were patrolling Imperial Guards everywhere. Chen Sheng and Zhao Da and the others could not get in, but with these few experts, it was enough!

Furthermore, once there were assassins, the palace guards would quickly surround them.

The night was dark.

In the Imperial Palace, only lanterns were lit to dispel the surrounding darkness. The palace corridors were winding and complex, and rockeries stood tall, looking extremely eerie in the night.

Followed by the guards, Gao Yang walked straight toward the bedchamber where Empress Dowager Xiao was... ===== CHAPTER 787 =====