Chapter 152: Verbal Edict
Qiu Yuanbo looked up and saw the soldiers wearing black masks staring at him coldly. Thinking of the cold, murderous intention in Jian Yi’s eyes before, Qiu Yuanbo shuddered but raised his chin slightly. No matter how scared he was, he was still the Chief Eunuch of the six departments in the Back Palace. He should not show his cowardice and make Emperor Yong’an lose his face.
Qiu Yuanbo controlled his emotions, smiled politely at the soldier, and said, "Jun Ren, this one is here to see your Master."
As soon as these words came out, the soldiers’ eyes became darkened. Bearing their scrutiny, Qiu Yuanbo added, "This one is here to convey the Emperor’s verbal decree."
After hearing what he said, the soldier glanced at the other soldiers. When a soldier walked into Dali Si to report Qiu Yuanbo’s arrival, the soldier standing in front of him said, "Gong Gong, please wait here."
Qiu Yuanbo smiled and said, "All right."
While Qiu Yuanbo was waiting under the watchful eyes of the soldiers, the soldier who went to report saw Jian Er coming out. He quickly clasped his fists and said, "Deputy Commander, someone from the imperial palace came to see Master. He said he brought the Emperor’s verbal decree."
After listening to the soldier’s report, Jian Er thought for a moment and said, "I understand. You should go back to your post."
The soldier nodded and said, "Yes, Deputy Commander."
After the soldiers left, Jian Er thought, ’The only one who knows the news about Master’s return is Emperor Yong’an. The person who conveyed the order should be Qiu Gong Gong.’