Chapter 190 - Can a Book Save a Life?
The two walked among the red walls and blue tiles of the imperial city, keeping their voices barely audible.
"His Majesty has only just passed. No one has the time or mind to deal with that old dog Qi Zongbi." Eunuch Yue snorted. "We can let him live a few more days.
"I am just a servant. I cannot judge whether Qi Zongbi is guilty or innocent," said Eunuch Yue, walking ahead with his gaze fixed on the blue stone slabs beneath his feet. "If His Majesty deemed him worthy of death, then I believe he deserves to die."
Su Yi, walking behind, was silent for a moment, unsure whether to agree with these words. After a while, he softly said, "I fear at this critical moment... we still can’t move against Minister Qi."
Eunuch Yue paused midstep, then continued walking. "Indeed."
Su Yi looked at the figure walking ahead and hesitated before he said, "Minister Qi now holds military power away from our influence at the border, and commands over eighty percent of the country’s forces... Not only can we not act against him, but I’m afraid we may even need to appease him—"
Su Yi stopped speaking just in time, for he noticed that Eunuch Yue had clenched his duster tightly.
"Qi Zongbi, you old dog!" Eunuch Yue practically spat out the words through gritted teeth. "One day, your head will roll!"
Silence fell between them as they walked forward. As they neared the Grand Academy Hall, they stopped in unison.
Su Yi raised his head. "Eunuch Yue, I have a few questions. May I ask for your guidance."
Eunuch Yue spread his hands, "Grand Tutor Su, please feel free to ask. I shall answer as best as I can."