Chapter 135: It’s Not Easy Being a Eunuch
Yin He’s eyes were cast down, as if everything before him had nothing to do with him, his hands skillfully applying pressure. It was not difficult; he had observed a few times and easily mastered the technique—after all, it wasn’t that hard.
Zheng Nianru felt the massage from those hands spreading relaxation from her waist, so comfortable that she closed her eyes.
Zheng Haoyuan wanted to speak but, upon seeing Zheng Nianru’s expression, he ultimately held his tongue and glanced at the eunuch on the floor. The eunuch immediately became terrified, his complexion pale, his kneeling body shimmering with a faint tremble.
The air was filled with the sweet fragrance of fruit and the refreshing scent of pastries—without any incense. The sunshine was blocked out by the fine bamboo curtain, a gentle breeze began to stir, and Zheng Nianru felt drowsy and ready to fall asleep.
Fu Dong, who came out carrying her painting supplies, saw this scene and lightened her steps. She quietly put her things down, casting an odd glance at Yin He, who continued his serious massage, and then lowered her head to occupy herself with other matters as if nothing unusual was happening.
Zheng Haoyuan instantly felt bored, reclining back on the couch. He glanced at Zheng Nianru, feigning sleep, and then at the eunuch Yin He, who was acting extremely tame and obedient.
Indeed, his cousin treated him as if he were a thing, the same as those eunuchs lying on the ground.
Thinking this way, he felt somewhat better inside.
Cang Er did not dare to offer advice. He waved away the palace maids standing before him, then had someone draw the curtains on both sides of the veranda, darkening the light even more. The occasional chirping of cicadas prompted Cang Er to immediately check on Wei Sheng.
Wei Hu promptly sent someone to find the annoying cicada.
Wei Hu was a recent addition to the Loyal Warriors of Wen Family; Yan Cheng, the leader of the Loyal Warriors, did not need to be on duty personally. He had brought Wei Hu before Zheng Haoyuan a while ago, and after a period, Zheng Haoyuan did not object to his presence.