Chen Qun did not know whether to laugh or cry after hearing this. Cao Pi had asked him to counsel Sima Zhao, and before he had even begun the many words he had prepared, the boy had already made the request himself. Just when I wanted to sleep, someone brought me a pillow. Could this be the so-called will of Heaven?
"Worthy nephew, you must think this through. Inner officials are not like outer officials. You remain at the sovereign's side for long periods, and one careless misstep may provoke the dragon's wrath. As they say, serving a ruler is like serving a tiger," Chen Qun kindly warned him.
Sima Zhao snorted coldly. "The entire Sima Clan was slaughtered. What is there left for me to fear? If I incur His Majesty's wrath, then death is all that awaits me. What is there to be afraid of?"
"That is true. But worthy nephew, you need not worry too much. His Majesty still often mentions your father and should look after you to some extent. Once you become an inner official, remember to keep a low profile in your dealings, lest the other eunuchs grow envious and secretly try to harm you," Chen Qun said with a nod.
"I'm already willing to become a eunuch, so why should I still keep a low profile? If His Majesty truly favors me, not only would they not dare to plot against me, they would fawn over me with every effort." Sima Zhao was unconcerned.
Chen Qun's brows drew tightly together as he said worriedly, "Worthy nephew, do not be overly optimistic. His Majesty may have ties with Zhongda, but if you exhaust too much of that goodwill, things may become difficult later. You are still young. Do not act rashly."
"Uncle Chen, you