“Your highness, that is the crown princess’ territory, and not even the crown prince can enter. This servant cannot just barge inside and invite Sir Zu, can I?” Eunuch Lu said with a troubled expression. After witnessing Zu An’s power today, he knew that if he truly offended the other side, he risked dying without even realizing how it happened. But when he thought of that strength, he actually felt a mysterious sense of excitement.6

Only a man that powerful would be worthy of subduing a woman like her highness! Only a man like that could win Eunuch Lu's approval wholeheartedly. The stronger and more courageous Zu An was, the more he could completely win over the empress in both body and heart, and the more Eunuch Lu would be satisfied. If Zu An had been as weak as a chicken, Eunuch Lu would only be filled with disdain, to the point of even considering getting rid of him, because that kind of person wasn’t fit to approach the woman he had loved his entire life.12

Liu Ning said in annoyance, “I didn’t say to force the issue. Do you not know how to just wait outside the Eastern Palace? What, do you think Bi Linglong will make him stay the night?”7

“It is still your highness who has the most clarity. This servant will head over right now," Eunuch Lu said, his eyes lighting...2