Chapter 91

Material enjoyment and spiritual enjoyment are the two most basic needs of human beings, and this is true for ordinary people as well as eunuchs.

According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, eunuchs were not allowed to move around freely, and it was even more difficult for them to leave the palace! Therefore, the bored eunuchs spent their energy elsewhere. For example, Zhenlun Wang, who had developed a decent martial arts skill, though his talent limited how far he could go, it was still quite impressive!

Another example is Wei Zhongxian, who originally came from a gang of ruffians and later entered the palace due to gambling debts. With his outstanding flattery skills and extraordinary courage, he rose to his current position, making him a typical example of someone who devoted his energy to political intrigue!

However, true elites are few in this world, and most eunuchs were bored to the point of madness and had no talent, so they could only wait in vain for their bodies to gradually rot and stink!

No one knows when the Eunuch Nest suddenly appeared in the imperial palace!

It was located in a dark corner near the imperial city, and no one knew which eunuch with business acumen built a row of courtyards here. Since then, eunuchs and off-duty guards have become regular visitors!

"Who is this?" Lu Xiaofeng frowned as he looked at the eunuch beside Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao looked around. To be honest, it was his first time visiting the Eunuch Nest. "I never expected it to be so lively! Let me introduce you, this is Lord Xiaowan! He will show us around." He waved his hand casually.

"Oh! So this is the famous Lu Xiaofeng, the great hero with four eyebrows!" The eunuch had rosy lips and white teeth, with skin as delicate as a young girl's, and a suffocating scent of powder wafted over.

Lu Xiaofeng chuckled awkwardly, "Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

"You are so handsome! I like you so much!" Xiaowan's face was full of excitement as he grabbed Lu Xiaofeng's hand and shook it vigorously. He looked like a young girl who had just found her first love!

"Uh, you are so straightforward! I can't really handle it. It's the first time a... well, a man has confessed to me! I'm not used to it!" Lu Xiaofeng, with a pained expression, shook off Xiaowan's hand.

Ling Xiao laughed maliciously, "I didn't expect the rumors to be true! Lu Xiaofeng's charm can conquer everyone from an eight-year-old girl to an eighty-year-old woman! I didn't think it would include... well, a man!"

"Thanks for the compliment, but why are eunuchs always like this?" Lu Xiaofeng said resentfully.

"Just bear with it, treat him like a woman! Since you are so handsome, let him flirt with you!" Ling Xiao said impatiently.

"Because I'm handsome, I have to let him flirt with me? Why don't you do it then!" Lu Xiaofeng roared.

Ling Xiao shrugged and said with a smirk, "At least you admit I'm handsome too! But unfortunately, he doesn't like me." He then walked ahead.

Lu Xiaofeng followed helplessly, while Xiaowan kept throwing him flirtatious glances and occasionally clinging to his arm in a coquettish manner.

"This Eunuch Nest, though not large, is like a Bagua Array. Without me leading the way, you might end up in my room, Lord Lu!" Xiaowan said in a coquettish tone.

Lu Xiaofeng shook off his arm again and gritted his teeth, "If I really end up in your room, I'll make sure you can't take care of yourself!"

"Oh, you are so naughty! So domineering! I like it so much!"

Lu Xiaofeng rolled his eyes and stopped talking. He felt a headache coming on, and the urge to hit someone filled his heart.

Ling Xiao, holding his laughing belly, said with a serious face, "Everyone likes enjoyment. The four poisons of eating, drinking, whoring, and gambling can all make people addicted. Eunuchs, due to their physical limitations, can't indulge in whoring, but eating, drinking, and gambling are enough for them to pursue. Although I haven't been here before, the delicacies here are famous throughout the capital! The easiest money to earn is from women, and the second easiest is from eunuchs! What they want is simple: enjoyment!"

"Still, Lord Ling understands us, we just like to enjoy!" Xiaowan said, touching Lu Xiaofeng's chest.

Lu Xiaofeng shivered and subtly shook his body, causing Xiaowan's hand to slip and he stumbled, "Who tripped me?"

Xiaowan, looking disheveled, touched the back of his head, confused.

Ling Xiao raised an eyebrow and said with a meaningful smile, "Do you understand what I said?"

"Understood! I brought plenty of money!" Lu Xiaofeng said knowingly.

Ling Xiao nodded and pulled Xiaowan along, continuing forward. They soon arrived at a bustling courtyard.

"This is the most famous gambling den! Almost all the eunuchs have gambled here. If you want to know something, ask the head eunuch here!" Xiaowan said with a light laugh, pointing inside.

"Head eunuch? Who is he?" Lu Xiaofeng asked curiously.

"Head eunuch is our nickname for him because he is always the first to set up the gambling table!" Xiaowan explained.

"So, he is a super gambler!" Lu Xiaofeng mused.

Ling Xiao chuckled, "You go ahead, thank you for showing us the way."

"Oh! Lord Ling, you are too polite! It's an honor to show you around! Goodbye, darling!" He gave Lu Xiaofeng a flying kiss and left with a reluctant look.

"Much better!" Lu Xiaofeng breathed a sigh of relief, then took a few steps and stopped, "Why aren't you going?"

Ling Xiao, looking at the passing crowd, suddenly asked, "Do you understand what I said earlier?"

"What did you say?"

"About enjoyment."

Lu Xiaofeng, hearing this, took out a stack of silver bills from his chest, "Don't worry, I brought enough money!"

Ling Xiao, unable to laugh or cry, said, "It seems you still don't understand! Eunuchs do love enjoyment, but they love the feeling of being respected even more!"

"What do you mean?"

Ling Xiao, waving to the passing guards and eunuchs, said, "Eunuchs are incomplete people. Even if they can wield power, they are still called eunuchs in others' hearts! Therefore, endless inferiority makes them crave respect! The reason I have such good relationships both inside and outside the palace is not because I am good at networking, but because I treat people sincerely! Whether it's eunuchs, guards, palace maids, vendors, or beggars, I treat them all equally!"

Lu Xiaofeng looked at Ling Xiao with a serious expression, suddenly realizing he had never truly understood this young man!

Ling Xiao, seeing Lu Xiaofeng's surprised look, rolled his eyes, "Curious about a man? Are you falling in love with me?" He patted Lu Xiaofeng's shoulder and continued, "You are a famous hero! You walk the high road, and people like us, the little fish and shrimps at the bottom of society, don't usually enter your field of vision! I said all this just to hope you could lower your stance. Even a smile can warm their hearts, because they know you, a great hero, would never give a fake smile!"

"Do they all know me?" Lu Xiaofeng was surprised.

Ling Xiao sneered, "Your reputation is not only known throughout the martial world but also in the palace! More than one storyteller has turned your deeds into stories, telling them day and night! I've heard them too! For example, the embroidery thief! Did you know? That Xiaowan is your die-hard fan. If you had given him even a tiny smile just now, you would have gained a loyal supporter in the palace!"

Ling Xiao's words made Lu Xiaofeng silent. Undoubtedly, he was a proud man, with high intelligence, perfect appearance, a group of loyal friends, and no shortage of beautiful women. He had the right to be proud! But at one time, he was just a worm struggling on the brink of death! As Ling Xiao said, staying in this high-end circle for too long had made him lose the ability to navigate any relationship!

He blinked and took a deep breath, "Okay! Maybe you are right, I will adjust appropriately!"

"Whatever you say!" Ling Xiao said carelessly, leading the way into the courtyard. The guards and eunuchs in front of him smiled and made way.

"Hey! Isn't that Lord Ling? What wind brought you here?" A man with a full beard laughed.

Yes, you read that right, a full beard! Eunuchs can't grow beards, so they often paste hair on their faces to look like real men!

Lu Xiaofeng, seeing his appearance, not only felt pained but also took Ling Xiao's words seriously. It seemed these eunuchs were indeed overly inferior!

"Of course, it's the smell of money!" Ling Xiao laughed.

The man laughed as well, then looked at Lu Xiaofeng and asked, "Who is this? So delicate!"

"Pleased to meet you! Pleased to meet you! I am Lu Xiaofeng!"

Ling Xiao looked at Lu Xiaofeng in surprise. Not bad, his acting skills were almost at the level of a movie star! Asking him to be more approachable didn't mean he should start talking nonsense! Do you know who this man is?

"Never thought it would be the famous Lu Xiaofeng! Long admired! Long admired! If we met outside, I would definitely have a drink with you! But everyone in the martial world knows you are a troublemaker! Not only do you bring trouble to yourself, but also to others! So I don't know whether I should welcome you now!" The man said with a dark face.

Lu Xiaofeng slowly approached the man, "I want to ask you something. You might get into trouble, or even lose your life because of it! Are you still willing to answer me?" He used a provocation tactic.

The man laughed, "Why should I answer your question! With your One Finger Zen?"

Lu Xiaofeng shook his head, "Because I will defeat you in what you are best at!"

"You are very confident, but I don't plan to give you that chance!" The man frowned.

Lu Xiaofeng raised his beautiful eyebrows, "Hey! So many people look up to you, please show some dignity!"

The man looked around, and the eunuchs and guards were giving him strange looks. Ling Xiao said very seriously, "Don't worry! I won't despise you for this! Really!"

The man, with a black face, shouted, "Fine! I'll gamble with you! But if you lose, you have to kneel and call me Ma Liuguo!"

"Okay! That's no big deal! By the way, can I place a bet too?" Ling Xiao asked with a grin.

"Hey! Hey! I haven't agreed yet! Don't jump to conclusions!" Lu Xiaofeng roared.

However, the eunuchs, in the face of money, completely ignored him. Plop, plop, plop! They all rushed to place their silver on the gambling table!

(Damn! So many people chose the hero! This era is indeed dominated by women! Also, my computer at home seems to have a problem today, and I can't upload it! This chapter is a bit late, please understand!)

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