Keyboard Immortal - Chapter 2967

Chapter 1480 I Was Here First

However, Zu’an couldn’t help but be tempted. The eunuch faction in this world was an extremely powerful force, as evidenced by the aristocratic groups’ gnashing teeth and helplessness against them.

Currently, the eunuch faction was still at its peak, not yet purged like in *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*.

Therefore, he hesitated for a moment, but didn’t refuse. Instead, he gently reassured everyone, using reproduction as a topic to build rapport.

He knew very well that this force, if used well, could be a powerful weapon, but if used poorly, it would backfire.

Sensing his attitude, everyone was overjoyed. They knew Zu’an had a good relationship with the upright aristocratic families and feared he might be influenced by their views and look down on them, the eunuchs.

However, because of their belief in reproduction, they mustered their courage and tried, and the result was much better than expected.

Zhang Rang, the leader, couldn’t help but suggest excitedly, “Master, the Emperor’s days are numbered. You also possess royal blood, and we hold great power. Why don’t we assist you in becoming Emperor?”

Although Emperor Ling of Han was currently a True God, the True God of Order had long since perished, leaving only a remnant soul. In this world, Emperor Ling’s health was failing, and these eunuchs, who frequently served him, naturally sensed that the old emperor’s life was nearing its end.

Therefore, they were all extremely anxious. While Emperor Ling was alive, they could use his support to swagger and suppress the aristocratic families, but once he died, they feared a counterattack. Therefore, they sought a new representative.

The others readily agreed, their faces glowing, seemingly even more excited than Zu An.

Zu An was completely stunned. These eunuchs had no balls, but they were incredibly audacious, casually uttering such heinous crimes as confiscation of property and extermination of entire families.

He hurriedly reassured them not to be impatient. If he, with his distant royal bloodline, were to become emperor, he would likely become a public enemy like Yuan Shu in history.

It would be better to support the two young princes; as long as he had their support, it would have a similar effect.

Zhang Rang asked, “I wonder which prince Master intends to support?”

“The Second Prince is favored by the Emperor, and the First Prince has the support of the Empress and the Grand General. Let’s take it one step at a time,” Zu An said, without giving a clear conclusion.

Several eunuchs were somewhat disappointed, but they were still overjoyed that their cooperation had been finalized tonight. They patted their chests, promising to help their young master rise to even greater heights.

Zu An was both amused and exasperated. He had initially thought that his appointment as the Commandant of the Western Garden was the Emperor’s arrangement, but now it seemed that these people had probably played a significant role.

If the gentry and upright officials knew about his eunuch faction background, it would be difficult for him to maintain his dual allegiance in the future.

After returning to the Lu residence, Lu Zhi, old and frail, had already gone to bed. Ji Xiaoxi, however, secretly came to find Zu An. The two snuggled on the swing in the backyard, enjoying the moonlight and talking intimately.

“Brother Zu, isn’t that Diao Chan incredibly beautiful? I heard those who escorted you all came back marveling at her beauty.”

Zu An pulled Ji Xiaoxi into his arms. “Even if she’s beautiful, she can’t compare to Xiaoxi.”

“Liar~” Ji Xiaoxi playfully scolded, but she was still overjoyed to hear her lover say that, pressing her face tightly against his chest.

Zu An then started talking to her about Diao Chan being the goddess of love and beauty, and about his experiences in this world.

“She’s the goddess of love, so wouldn’t it be easy for you to fall in love with her?” Ji Xiaoxi looked at him with bright eyes.

Zu An chuckled. “Don’t worry, I’ve already seen her a few times, I can control myself.”

“Brother Zu, you have so many beautiful women around you, of course you can control yourself,” Ji Xiaoxi snorted softly, then became a little sad. “Brother Zu, are you planning to marry her in this world?” “

My teacher analyzed the pros and cons with me. Although she’s beautiful, she’s not a good match,” Zu An comforted her.

“I know, Father talked to me today too. I also know he’s taking you to the Cai residence tomorrow to meet Miss Cai.” Ji Xiaoxi’s voice lowered.

Zu An felt a wetness on his chest and quickly lifted her face, which was already covered in tears, a sight that made his heart tremble. “Xiaoxi, why are you crying? I won’t go tomorrow.”

Ji Xiaoxi shook her head slightly. “I know this is related to the important matter of your coming to this world, how could I affect you? Actually, Father also told me today that if I marry you, you will lose half of your support…”

At this point, her tears fell again. “Actually, I don’t care about this, but I don’t know why I can’t stop crying.”

“No matter which world it is, I can only quietly watch you and your other sister together. You finally have this relationship in this world, but you still can’t escape this fate.”

“I was the first one I met…”

Seeing her tears fall like pearls from a broken string, Zu An’s heart melted. He had indeed neglected her feelings all these years. He thought of the time when he first transmigrated and stumbled upon her bathing in the mountains outside the city, and the time when she risked her life to give him a life-saving pill while kissing him after he was captured by the Embroidered Robe Envoy. He could no longer contain his emotions and solemnly said, “Xiao Xi, I’ll go and propose to my teacher right now.”

Ji Xiao Xi panicked and hurriedly stopped him, not even bothering to wipe away the tears on her face: “Brother Zu, I’m not telling you this because I want this. I’m already satisfied that you have me in your heart…”

Zu An gently wiped away the tears on her cheeks. Ji Xiao Xi’s face was small to begin with, and when he held her in his hands, she looked like a porcelain doll: “I know Xiao Xi is the kindest, but you don’t have to worry about me losing half of my support. Today I received support from some unexpected people…” He

then briefly recounted how Zhang Rang and the others had recognized him as their master.

Ji Xiaoxi was stunned: “You’ve become the head eunuch?”

Zu An was speechless: “That sounds weird.”

Ji Xiaoxi smiled through her tears: “It really was unexpected.”

After playfully teasing each other for a while, Ji Xiaoxi said softly: “Brother Zu, eunuchs have a terrible reputation in this world. If you offend them, you’ll easily get a lot of bad names.”

“Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing. At least now I can marry you with a clear conscience.” Zu An looked at her tenderly.

Ji Xiaoxi’s face flushed slightly: “Brother Zu, I’m really happy to hear you say that, but I don’t care about the title. Actually, we can get married in private.”

“Huh?” Zu An was stunned and didn’t react for a moment.

Ji Xiaoxi was originally very shy, but thinking about how she had missed so many opportunities over the years because of her personality, a great courage suddenly welled up in her heart, and she kissed him directly.

“Brother Zu, aren’t you collecting the soul fragments of the first true god? I want to know if I have…”

Zu An would be a complete idiot if he didn’t react soon. He lowered his head and kissed Ji Xiaoxi’s cheek: “But this is too unfair to you…”

“I’m not from this world, so why should I care about the rules of this world? Besides, I’m not going to marry anyone else anyway,” Ji Xiaoxi was extremely shy, but she still mustered up her courage to say, “Brother Zu, I’ve already decided that I’m yours.”

Overwhelmed by her beauty, Zu An could no longer resist, and the two quickly embraced.

After a long while, Ji Xiaoxi’s chest heaved, and she said somewhat flusteredly, “Brother Zu, not here…”