Chapter 3, the young eunuch Liu Jin
Looking at Liu Jin, Chu Yi nodded. Regardless of what kind of villain Liu Jin might become in the future, at least at this moment, his concern for him is genuine. After all, having lived two lives, he still possesses this level of insight
As long as the fortune is sufficient, I cannot say that wishes will come true, but at the very least, one can accomplish many things by utilizing the Fortune Altar.
These young eunuchs only felt that Liu Jin had Liu Shun as his backing, and naturally thought it was better not to offend him if possible
However, it is now suddenly experiencing a surge in fortune; if one were to say that there is no reason for this, that would indeed be strange
Compared to the numerous young eunuchs present, Liu Jin, who is already in his twenties, is undoubtedly the oldest among them. Having grown up beside the chief eunuch Liu Shun, he is very familiar with the rules of the palace due to his constant exposure to them.
From a distance, Liu Jin spotted Chu Yi's figure and quickly ran over, saying to Chu Yi: "Brother Chu, how come you are out of bed?"
Chu Yi recalled that when his fortune surged, causing the fortune altar to react, he seemed to have sworn brotherhood with Liu Jin, and in that moment, everything became clear to him
Although Liu Jin is a newcomer, under his intentional or unintentional promotion, the name of his uncle Liu Shun has already become known among the young eunuchs
Although it cannot be determined with certainty, Chu Yi is about seventy to eighty percent confident that the reason his luck suddenly surged from a wisp of white vapor to three feet is undoubtedly due to Liu Jin.
Fortune, fortune ... ...
Slowly getting out of bed, Chu Yi pushed the door open and stepped outside. This was a small courtyard, with rows of houses closely packed together. From Liu Jin, Chu Yi learned that this place was designated for those newly entered into the palace, who had not yet been assigned any duties, and he and Liu Jin were among the many young eunuchs.
Upon realizing the brilliance of the idea, Chu Yi could not help but smile. Soon, he composed himself, glanced at the fortune altar beneath him, and with a thought, opened his eyes wide.
Prince Zhu Houzhao, who would later become Emperor Zhengde, is currently just an eight or nine-year-old child. At this time, the Ming Dynasty is experiencing a scene of great prosperity.
Even without relying on external factors, solely depending on oneself, one steps into the path of cultivation. When one's cultivation reaches a profound level, one undergoes a transformation, reshaping the physical body; what significance does a mere severed limb hold
It is precisely because Liu Jin has Liu Shun as his backing that he holds a subtly elevated position among the numerous young eunuchs.
It was only when Chu Yi saw a group of young eunuchs looking at Liu Jin with a sense of reverence that he suddenly realized the purpose behind Liu Jin's earlier dissemination of his background among the young eunuchs
Liu Jin said: "It is good to go out for a walk, as long as it does not harm your health"
Liu Jin clapped his hands and said to several young eunuchs: "Gentlemen, this is Chu Yi. I kindly ask you all to take good care of him for my sake."
During the Hongzhi era, Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, Xie Qian, and several other grand secretaries of the cabinet were all individuals of both talent and virtue. Even within the inner court, Wang Yue presided over the Directorate of Ceremonial, Xu Zhi supervised the Eastern Depot, and Fan Heng managed the Imperial Horse Office. The governance was clear and bright, truly a time of great peace in the world
Chu Yi admitted that his earlier thought of forming a brotherhood with Liu Jin was merely due to his awareness of Liu Jin's identity, hoping to have an additional support to avoid losing his life in this vast and obscure palace.
All things in the world are born with their own fortune, yet this fortune varies in magnitude. Those with remarkable fortune possess a purple aura stretching thirty thousand miles, while those with weaker fortune have but a wisp of white mist, leading to a life filled with calamities and hardships
Since arriving in this world, Chu Yi has undergone a significant transformation in his life. Apart from the cleansing room he sees upon opening his eyes, there is only this small room.
Chu Yi was also aware of Liu Jin's background. Originally, Liu Jin was adopted by the chief eunuch Liu Shun. When the palace was recruiting people, Liu Shun sent Liu Jin into the palace, hoping that before he passed away, he could help Liu Jin establish a foothold within the palace.
Looking at the Fortune Altar beneath his feet, Chu Yi felt a surge of information regarding the Fortune Altar in his heart. As long as there is sufficient fortune, many functions of the Fortune Altar can demonstrate their miraculous effects
Having arrived, one should settle down. Chu Yi, through his sworn brotherhood with Liu Jin, discovered a way to obtain fortune, which inevitably stirred his heart
In the courtyard, several young eunuchs, whose injuries had mostly healed, were now moving about in the courtyard with somewhat awkward postures
After a few days of recuperation, Chu Yi's body had almost fully recovered. During these days, Chu Yi also gained a general understanding of the current court through Liu Jin.
This three-foot white aura can be considered the fortune that an ordinary person might possess, and it is needless to say that it should have been derived from Liu Jin.
Although Liu Shun is merely a high-ranking eunuch, he is one who has lived in the depths of the palace for several decades. Even a fool knows that it is best to avoid provoking such a person if possible
Let's go out for a walk; staying cooped up in the room these past few days has been quite suffocating!
Several young eunuchs cast their attentive gazes towards Chu Yi and Liu Jin. Given Liu Jin's level of activity, almost all the young eunuchs in this courtyard recognized him, which naturally sparked a degree of curiosity towards Chu Yi, who appeared to be quite close to Liu Jin.
Regardless of the nature of the world, as long as it is set against the backdrop of the Ming Dynasty, Liu Jin may not dare to claim the title of protagonist, yet he is certainly not an unknown figure. In fact, at the height of his power, he could be considered second only to the emperor, a character of such stature, even if he is a villain, would undoubtedly possess exceptional fortune.
A myriad of thoughts flashed through his mind, and the anger and grief of being reduced to a eunuch had already faded. With the fortune altar in hand and the myriad worlds as his foundation, it seemed that restoring his male form was not a difficult task. It is worth noting that in many worlds, there exist miraculous elixirs capable of regenerating severed limbs.
Traversing through the myriad realms is merely one of the functions; another function that Chu Yi values the most is the ability to burn fortune on the Fortune Altar, using the Fortune Altar to enhance his comprehension. Whether it is learning anything or cultivating techniques, it can be said to be twice the result with half the effort
Originally, Chu Yi burned his own fortune to activate the Fortune Altar, which can be said to have caused his fortune to decline to the extreme, with only a single-digit amount of fortune points remaining. Otherwise, he would not have ended up in the purification room to be cleansed.
Leveraging Liu Jin's influence, Chu Yi could sense that these young eunuchs looked at him with a somewhat more familiar gaze, and some even displayed a flattering expression.
Indeed, Liu Jin, who is destined to hold immense power in the future and is referred to by the entire court as the Emperor, possesses thoughts and methods that are unparalleled by anyone else
As the days passed, Chu Yi gradually adapted to life in the palace, especially with the Chief Eunuch Wang Yue of the Directorate of Ceremonial, who sent an elderly eunuch to teach the young eunuchs how to read and write, as well as the etiquette of the palace
It can be said that Liu Jin's actions effortlessly established his position among these young eunuchs
Although the two individuals have sworn brotherhood, their relationship is not well understood by others, thus they still address each other by their names in front of outsiders
By merely forming a brotherhood with Liu Jin, one can gain three thousand fortunes. If he were to one day wield power like Liu Jin, even usurping the throne, would he not be able to acquire immense fortunes