Chapter 333
Chapter 333 To Seduce or Not?
The side hall where Mister Lin was resting was called the Pavilion of Literary Profundity, situated next to the Palace of Heavenly Purity. Eunuch Gao led him in. The interior of the room was adorned with brocade clothes and jade covers, carved rails and stone walls, furnished opulently. Four beautiful palace maids were serving cautiously on the side, their heads bowed, not daring to look at him.
After a night spent in both the Palace of Heavenly Purity and the Heavenly Prison, and nearly becoming a human porcupine, Master Lin, though as resilient as iron, was utterly exhausted. Upon seeing the four young maids, his eyes lit up. Could it be, they even had attractive waitresses here?
"Master Lin, please let me know if you need anything else. I will arrange it for you right away," Eunuch Gao bowed and said.
What's the point of arranging anything at this hour? By the time he returns, it would already be dawn. Having these young girls give him a massage would be the right thing. Lin Wanrong laughed and said, "Eunuch Gao, there's no need to be polite. Thanks to His Majesty's grace, this place is excellent, and I'm very satisfied." Recalling that when he left home this morning, his Eldest Miss had disappeared somewhere, and he had not returned until now, he wondered what sort of state she was in. He turned to Eunuch Gao, "Eunuch Gao, could I trouble you with a favor?"
Eunuch Gao hurriedly said, "Master Lin, you are too courteous. What is it that you need? Please feel free to instruct."
Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "The thing is, I'm spending the night in the palace tonight, but my family isn't aware of it. To tell you the truth, I have a wife who is prone to jealousy. If I don't inform her, she's bound to suspect that I'm holed up with some favorite courtesan somewhere. Can you arrange for someone to send a message to her, letting her know I won't be returning home tonight because I'm staying in the palace?"
Eunuch Gao hesitated, troubled, and said, "Master Lin, His Majesty has instructed that you are to stay in the palace tonight and not to go anywhere else. Furthermore, this information should not be leaked, or it would mean execution and extermination of nine generations. I dare not send anyone to your home, I hope you can understand."
To just stay one night in the palace, the old Emperor made it sound so secretive, as if it was a taboo to be seen. But because of An Biru's situation, it was understandable that the old Emperor didn't fully trust him. Knowing the consequences of suggesting leaving the palace now, he wisely shut his mouth.