Chapter 4, Is it a cross-dressing master!

Wei An stepped forward and said to Fan Heng: "This servant Wei An has met the Chief Steward."

Liu Jin hoped that one day he could preside over the Directorate of Ceremonial Affairs like the current chief eunuch Wang Yue. As a result, decades later, Liu Jin indeed became the powerful chief eunuch with authority over the world.

Once Fan Heng departed, everyone let out a sigh of relief, as Fan Heng's presence had been overwhelmingly strong, instilling a sense of unease in the face of him.

The sun rises in the east, and I alone remain undefeated

Upon hearing this, Yu Huatian's eyes instantly flashed with longing and admiration as he said: "I want to become the master of the Western Depot and serve Your Majesty!"

Yu Huatian noticed Chu Yi's gaze and, slightly puzzled, looked down at herself, finding nothing amiss with her appearance

A mouthful of fresh blood spurted out, the assassin had received a blow from the young eunuch, and with a single sword strike, he severed the young eunuch's head, yet he still relentlessly advanced towards Fan Heng

The group of guards, as if granted a great pardon, hurriedly dragged away the body of the assassin in a state of panic, clearly demonstrating the might of Fan Heng

Although it was anticipated in his heart when he was left behind, upon hearing Wei An mention taking them to meet the Chief Steward Fan Heng, Chu Yi could not help but feel a wave of dryness in his mouth and throat

Liu Jin, on the other hand, appeared calm and composed, showing no signs of panic, indicating an extraordinary temperament

On this day, Chu Yi was busy teaching a young eunuch to read and write. Originally, Chu Yi had little interest in this task, but he inadvertently learned that the young eunuch's name was Yu Huatian

Fan Heng looked at the group of young eunuchs, nodded slightly, and waved his hand, saying: "Get up, everyone. I have come today to assess what you have learned over the past few months and to assign you your duties..."

A young eunuch, who had been attending to Fan Heng, suddenly sprang out like a ghost, his hands, as fair as a woman's, striking towards the heart of the assassin

The courtyard is not particularly large, and the main door of the living room is wide open, revealing a figure seated in the center, attended by several eunuchs on either side

As Chu Yi listened, Fan Heng said: "A few little brats, all lift your heads up, let us take a look."

It was not until this moment that the palace guards rushed over. Upon seeing the assassin's corpse on the ground and then looking at Fan Heng, each of them was immediately so frightened that they knelt down and repeatedly bowed their heads in submission

Bold!

Yuhuatian said with unwavering determination: "One day, Your Majesty will certainly reestablish the Xichang, and I, Yuhuatian, will undoubtedly be the supervisor of the Xichang"

The chief eunuch Wei An said to Chu Yi, Liu Jin, and Yu Huatian: "You three little brats, follow me to pay respects to the chief steward!"

Wei An repeatedly thanked the young eunuch, then said to Chu Yi and the other two: "You three, why aren't you following along?"

The secret skills of the inner court, such as the Sunflower Manual, seem to be essential abilities for all eunuch villains. There are many legendary skills that can lead to immortality and enlightenment, but Chu Yi can only dream about them, as it is unlikely that such advanced skills exist in this world.

With examples like Liu Jin and Yu Huatian, Chu Yi suddenly felt an impulse to set a goal

The young eunuch walked into the courtyard, and after a short while, he came out and said to Wei An: "The chief steward has instructed you to go in"

The name Yu Huatian is not unfamiliar to Chu Yi; it is precisely the name of the antagonist in a movie he watched in his previous life. For this reason, Chu Yi even went to specifically research the Ming history, only to find that there was no such person as Yu Huatian.

Stopping in front of the courtyard gate, the chief eunuch Wei An smiled obsequiously at a young eunuch by the entrance and said, "Little Gonggong, please convey the message that Xiao Anzi has been ordered to deliver the person requested by the chief steward."

Following closely behind Wei An, the three individuals proceeded with caution, as Wei An's admonishing voice reached their ears: "You three little rascals are fortunate to be valued by the chief steward. When you meet the chief steward later, be sharp and clever. Your future will depend on your own fortunes!"

Fan Heng's gaze swept over the group of frightened little eunuchs, who were huddled in various corners, trembling like quails. Suddenly, his eyes brightened as they landed on a few individuals.

In the history of the Ming Dynasty, there were only two directors of the Xichang: one was Wang Zhi, and the other was Gu Dayong. After that, the Xichang was completely abolished, and there was no such figure as Yu Huatian.

At this moment, the chief eunuch, having caught his breath, glanced at Chu Yi and the others and said: "Liu Jin, Chu Yi, Yu Huatian, the three of you stay behind, the rest may go down to rest."

It is important to understand that this holds extraordinary significance. If it is considered within the context of official history, then he would have resigned himself to it, striving to ascend. At some point, when he has accumulated sufficient fortune, he would return by utilizing the Fortune Altar.

Seeing this scene, Chu Yi felt a wave of dryness in his mouth and throat. Both the young eunuch from earlier and Fan Heng displayed attitudes that compelled Chu Yi to associate them with a particular skill—the Sunflower Manual

A group of useless people, go investigate for me, even if you have to dig three feet into the ground, you must find out the mastermind behind this person for me, otherwise, do not come to see me!

Standing still, Fan Heng's face radiated a hint of a delicate smile. Just as the sword light enveloped Fan Heng, he moved.

Quickly protect the esteemed overseer

Gathering his scattered thoughts, Chu Yi's gaze fell upon the exceptionally delicate figure of Yu Huatian. At around ten years old, Yu Huatian already displayed a degree of composure. If this individual is indeed the future head of the Xichang, then he is also a person of great fortune.

A group of young eunuchs suddenly stood up and bowed to the newcomer, while Chu Yi secretly glanced at the other party amidst the crowd of young eunuchs

A heart raced wildly, and even as Liu Jin pulled him towards the distant pillar, Chu Yi still turned back to look at the assassin.

The image of the legendary cross-dressing master, Dongfang Bubai, unexpectedly surfaced in Chu Yi's mind, causing him to shiver instinctively

The last person to catch Fan Heng's discerning eye was Chu Yi. Although Chu Yi was not as conspicuous as Yu Huatian or Liu Jin, he was nonetheless perceived by Fan Heng, whose keen gaze could see the burning intensity deep within Chu Yi's eyes

Chu Yi did not understand where this young eunuch's unwavering conviction came from. He was merely a lowly eunuch at the bottom of the hierarchy, yet he aspired to become the chief supervisor of the powerful Western Depot. Could this be the significance of a young person's ambition?

Should I also set a grand goal for myself

Chu Yi and the other two quickly stepped forward to pay their respects

If we consider this world as merely a backdrop of the Ming Dynasty, then it becomes quite intriguing. Not to mention, in films, television series, or novels set against a Ming Dynasty backdrop, the eunuchs who appear, with their names and titles, are certainly not ordinary

The scene was in complete chaos, while Chu Yi widened his eyes, fixated on the figure that leaped several zhang into the air, sweeping up a myriad of sword lights as it charged towards Fan Heng

The assassin, sensing the situation was dire, abandoned his sword and fled. However, in the next moment, a flash of silver pierced his forehead, and with a thud, the assassin's body fell to the ground, a few drops of crimson appearing between his brows.

Yu Huatian aspired to become the Chief Supervisor of the Xichang, and as a result of his efforts, he indeed occupied the position of Chief Supervisor of the Xichang.

Chu Yi stole a glance at the two young eunuchs stationed at the door, who were indeed two of the four young eunuchs that had previously attended Fan Heng.

The frightened chief eunuch was summoned, and Fan Heng pointed to Liu Jin, Yu Huatian, and Chu Yi, quietly advising the eunuch before turning to leave

This is a middle-aged eunuch with a fair complexion and no beard, dressed in a robe, holding a whisk in his hand, accompanied by four young eunuchs. He is the most powerful among the many eunuch supervisors, the Chief of the Imperial Horse Monitoring Bureau, Fan Heng

At that moment, among the group of young eunuchs, suddenly one of them had his clothes burst open, and he lunged fiercely at Fan Heng, letting out a sharp scream: "Dog eunuch, die!"

Three months have passed, and Chu Yi has already learned to read and recognize characters, as well as gained a detailed understanding of the rules of the palace

Chu Yi couldn't help but widen his eyes as he looked at Yu Huatian, whose eyes were shining with excitement, and slowly said: "But you must understand, the Western Depot has already been disbanded, and you can no longer serve as the Supervisor of the Western Depot."

Martial arts are not merely the so-called flashy moves and ornamental techniques, but rather the legendary skills that allow one to walk on rooftops and walls, and even to harm others with the ability to pluck leaves and scatter flowers

One day, I will become the strongest in the world

On this day, a group of young eunuchs were studying and learning to read under the guidance of the senior eunuch, when suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps approached, followed by a voice announcing: "The Chief Steward has arrived"

Chu Yi lightly coughed to mask his embarrassment and smiled at Yu Huatian, saying: "Xiao Tianshi, do you have any aspirations?"

However, if we say that this world is merely set against the backdrop of the Ming Dynasty, then the most suitable martial art for him to cultivate seems to be the Sunflower Manual

The young eunuch looked up at Wei An, then glanced at Chu Yi, Liu Jin, and Yu Huatian, and said: "Just wait!"

After listening to Fan Heng's words, the group of young eunuchs felt both excited and nervous. After enduring for so long, they were finally about to be assigned their duties, but they were uncertain about where they would be sent next. They hoped that their luck would not be too poor, ending up assigned to tasks such as emptying chamber pots or cleaning the palace.

Puff

The other young eunuchs secretly glanced at Liu Jin and Chu Yi, and hurriedly left one by one, as the earlier scene had truly been too shocking for them

Yu Huatian showed no signs of fear; instead, he looked at Fan Heng with shining eyes, filled with a sense of longing.

Fan Heng, as the right-hand man of Emperor Hongzhi within the inner court, alongside Wang Yue, the chief eunuch of the Directorate of Ceremonial, who was both literate and martial, wielded considerable power. Such a figure naturally had a separate courtyard within the imperial palace.

Chu Yi only saw the myriad of sword lights dissipate, while Fan Heng stood there with a calm expression, holding a sword that resembled a clear stream between his two fingers, suddenly breaking into a smile.

Fan Heng's voice was soft and gentle, and he waved his hand, saying: "No need for that, we don't have so many rules here"

However, the emergence of Yu Huatian has led Chu Yi to question the world he inhabits. Is he truly in the Ming Dynasty of the official history, or is he in the Ming Dynasty depicted in a movie, television series, or perhaps a novel?