Bab 525: Chapter 385: His Majesty's Birthday

"Little Yizi, have you returned from your duty in the palace hall?"

Xiaoyuanzi spoke with a nasal tone, showing no sign of happiness or anger. However, from the way he addressed him alone, it was clear nothing good was happening.

In the palace, the way one is addressed can most accurately reflect a change in status.

From Little Yizi to Brother Yi and then to Eunuch Yi, and now back to Little Yizi again, one had to listen carefully to the tone—or else fall into a pit without even realizing it.

Zhou Yi stepped forward and knelt down with a plop, pleading, "Eunuch Yuan, I had no choice but to acknowledge Eunuch Xu. We lived together for four years, couldn't we be even closer than brothers?"

Eunuch Yuan's gaze was deep, and after a long silence, he sighed.

"I will be going to the Board of Rites for duty from now on, you should look out for yourself!"

Having said that, he left carrying his satchel, leaving Zhou Yi alone, kneeling in the room.

"Look out for myself..."