"I find that Eunuch Su’s mouth is quite unsightly—it could do with some improvements. What do you think, National Teacher?" Lin Caisang said.
Moments earlier, there was blinding; now it couldn’t be as he had speculated, could it? These thoughts had barely formed when he saw a dark figure burst in from outside, lunging directly at Lin Caisang. However, the guard behind him was quicker, and they managed to wrestle Eunuch Su back.
Eunuch Su glared at Lin Caisang with furious eyes, his restrained hands flailing wildly as if he wanted nothing more than to tear her limb from limb.
But in contrast, Lin Caisang sat there nonchalantly, as if nothing had happened, picking up a piece of pastry to taste. After a bite, she then looked up at Eunuch Su.
"Please trouble Eunuch Su to inform His Majesty that, next time he sends someone, please send someone with a bit of brains. Don’t just let any mad dog out; if it bites someone, that won’t be good. Even if it doesn’t bite someone, ruining the flowers and plants is also undesirable."
Her gaze slowly met Eunuch Su’s as she spoke calmly.
"Besides, I am indeed curious to try, how Eunuch Su intends to haul me off to the palace. Or perhaps Eunuch Su would prefer that His Majesty come in person. I... am eagerly awaiting."
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Su inhaled sharply, unable to help swallowing his saliva.
Was this wretched girl so bold as to speak to the Emperor in such a manner? Was she not afraid that the Emperor would decree her entire family be executed?
"Why are you still standing there? Take Eunuch Su to the palace gate," Suyang said impatiently, his gaze sweeping over Eunuch Su and ordering the guard.
Such a shortsighted person, he wondered how he had managed to survive under the Emperor’s watchful eye for so many years.
But on second thought, it made sense. Throughout these years, Eunuch Su had been at the Emperor’s side, fawned upon by all, no longer the timid eunuch who would be ordered around by anyone.
As his status rose with the people he associated with, so too did his arrogance. Seeing a medical practitioner like Lin Caisang, especially a female one, he instinctively wanted to trample her a few times on behalf of the Emperor to crush her spirit.
Perhaps this was also the Emperor’s intention, sending Eunuch Su first to test the waters.
But they hadn’t anticipated that this time, they really kicked an iron plate. This lady in front of them wouldn’t take anyone’s attitude into account. Suyang had no choice but to forcefully remove Eunuch Su.
His son’s life was in Lin Caisang’s hands after all. Between his son and an outsider, naturally, he would side with his son.
"Miss, you... are aware of why Eunuch Su came today, aren’t you?" He smiled obsequiously at Lin Caisang and asked tentatively.
"The reason for his visit..."
Lin Caisang rested one hand on the table, supporting her chin, her languid gaze falling on the table before her.
"White Blind Mountain? I’ve never been there indeed. I wonder if it’s an enjoyable place."
Listening to her words, Suyang involuntarily twitched the corner of his mouth violently. This girl was really carefree, but she was also truly capable.
If anyone else had spoken those words, he would have scoffed, dismissing them as someone ignorant of their own insignificance. But these words came from Lin Caisang’s mouth, and somehow, he felt she was merely stating a fact. Indeed, White Blind Mountain was not worthy of her attention.