Eunuch Yuan nearly laughed out loud when he heard the words "eliminating evil for the people."
He had always envied Zhou Yi for throwing his weight around outside the palace. Today, seeing a wandering hero attempt an assassination, he felt much better at once.
What a pity that hero had been so incompetent. It would have been perfect if he had killed Zhou Yi on the spot!
"Eunuch Yi, do not lose your temper. Be careful not to damage your foundation!"
Suppressing his delight, Eunuch Yuan said, "This servant will report to His Majesty at once. Those rebellious traitors of the Sky Sword Sect actually dared to assassinate an important court minister. They must be severely punished."
"Tell His Majesty that this servant has suffered grave injuries and cannot pay respects for the time being."
Zhou Yi gave a meaningful look. Xiao Yinzi nodded slightly. The silver had already been arranged on the way here.
"Easy enough, easy enough."
Eunuch Yuan disliked Zhou Yi as a person, yet he was willing to do things for him.
For no other reason than Zhou Yi's generosity!
One trip out of the palace, a few words spoken, and several thousand taels of silver landed in his hands. It paid even more than delivering imperial decrees to the homes of meritorious nobles and great clans. Thinking of that, he began hoping Zhou Yi would live a few more years.
Xiao Yinzi bowed Eunuch Yuan out, then returned to the room and began tattling.
"Godfather, that bastard is far too greedy. Every time, he holds out his hand for silver. If the amount is too small, he will not do anything!"
"What do you know?"
Zhou Yi shot him a glance. In both speech and conduct, Xiao Yinzi was far inferior to Little Qu in