A lazy bum transmigrates and marries a eunuch – it's awesome!

Chapter 214 The Little Emperor's Little Thoughts

Jiang Xinyu was used to Ye Xiaofei's arrogant and domineering demeanor, so seeing him looking like an abandoned pet was quite novel to her.

It looks a bit like a stray cat; its ears seem to droop down.

In the past, she would probably have teased him a little, but this time Jiang Xinyu was unusually serious.

After all, she had also seen Jin Zekang's intelligence.

This kid truly lived up to Xiao Yuan's kindness in raising him; he genuinely treated his godfather with the same filial piety as his own father.

When the governor's mansion was sealed off, Ye Xiao was also arrested, imprisoned, and tortured.

Even with Xiao Yuan's men protecting him, he still received quite a few lashes.

As soon as he was released, he worked tirelessly, searching for clues and interrogating criminals to avenge Xiao Yuan. He became completely worn out.

Let alone godson, very few biological sons would do this.

Jiang Xinyu had no confidence in raising such a filial son, and her affection for Ye Xiao increased dramatically.

Besides, it was indeed Xiao Yuan's fault this time. Jiang Xinyu comforted Ye Xiao while quickly sending someone to invite Xiao Yuan back.

Seeing that Jiang Xinyu wasn't arguing with him like before, Ye Xiao became more talkative and asked in frustration why Xiao Yuan hadn't told him about his faked death.

Even if he did something wrong in the past, his filial piety towards his godfather has never changed. Does his godfather suspect that he has betrayed him?

Jiang Xinyu awkwardly touched her nose, "That's definitely not it. Xiao Yuan said he didn't tell you because he was afraid you wouldn't be able to act."

Think about it, can the effect of crying out loud be the same whether your father really died or you faked his death?

What if you cry insincerely and others can tell?

"Who in the entire capital doesn't know that you, Ye Twelve, are the most filial? If even you aren't saddened, wouldn't the whole thing be exposed immediately?"

That was his most filial godfather!

Hearing Jiang Xinyu praise him for being filial, Ye Xiao's ego flared up again, and his smug look made Jiang Xinyu's hands itch.

No, I must resist the urge. I absolutely mustn't touch it.

It's normal to feel sorry for a child who looks pitiful, but it's absolutely abnormal to want to give a big bribe just because someone else's child is happy.

What's wrong with me!

Could it be that living in this wretched palace for too long is affecting her mental state? Why does she feel like she's turning into a freak?

Just then, the little emperor arrived, calling out "Sister Yu" as he flew into Jiang Xinyu's arms like a joyful little bird.

Jiang Xinyu caught him, spun him around, pinched his cheeks, and asked him why he was so happy.

Jin Zeyu was very talkative, saying one minute that the Grand Tutor praised him for his improved studies, and the next minute that his sixth brother gave him a new toy.

Of course, the happiest thing is being able to come and play with Sister Yu after finishing all my homework.

Jiang Xinyu realized that she wasn't some kind of abnormal person who couldn't stand seeing her child happy.

Seeing that Xiao Ba was happy, she didn't feel like teasing him to the point of making him cry.

The problem lies with Ye Xiao; ultimately, it's because this kid is neither lovable nor endearing.

The young emperor wouldn't wear a dragon robe on non-formal occasions; those robes had too many embroidered patterns and were too tiring to wear with gold and silver threads.

Ye Xiao had never met the young emperor before, and seeing him so intimate with Jiang Xinyu, he didn't think of the emperor at all.

He thought this was the child Jiang Xinyu wanted to adopt, and he immediately felt terrible.

As expected, a stepmother is bound to have a stepfather; any words of comfort I offer are just empty words.

The reason why his adoptive father hadn't thought of him for so many days was because he was thinking of his son.

The family of three lives in the palace and never goes back to their residence, leaving him all alone.

He's been abandoned; his adoptive father might just send him away in a few days.

Ye Xiao pouted as he watched the little one acting cute and adorable in Jiang Xinyu's arms.

We can't win!

He's such a grown man; if he dared to act like that with his godfather, he'd probably get slapped against the wall so hard he couldn't be pried off.

Especially with Jiang Xinyu's influence, this little guy will definitely become more and more disgusted with him in the future.

While Ye Xiao was wallowing in self-pity, Jin Zeyu had already jumped down, looking around like a little hamster, seemingly searching for something.

"Sister Yu, didn't you say your son was coming?"

Where is my little brother? Can he play with me?

Jiang Xinyu was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter while clutching her stomach.

Where did this little brother come from? There was a little rooster with black fur and droopy ears, though.

Actually, you can't really blame the little emperor.

After school, he didn't see Jiang Xinyu, so he asked her about it. When he heard that Madam Xiao's son had arrived, he rushed over immediately.

The little guy felt insecure and subconsciously feared that Jiang Xinyu would only play with her son and ignore him.

Whether it was her earlier coquettishness or her current display of kindness towards the "little brother," there was an element of acting involved.

Unfortunately, a lack of understanding led to a misunderstanding.

He felt that Jiang Xinyu was younger than his mother, so he assumed that her son was also younger than him.

So much so that upon seeing Ye Xiao's enormous size, she lost control of her expression.

He said he felt something was off, and he forgot that Sister Yu was the wife of Chief Supervisor Xiao.

Supervisor Xiao is a father-in-law, and fathers-in-law cannot have babies.

The so-called son of Sister Yu is just an adopted son of Chief Supervisor Xiao, not Sister Yu's biological son at all.

What a waste of his time, making him worry for nothing.

Not only did the young emperor misunderstand, but Ye Xiao also misunderstood, and he looked at the little guy with a murderous aura, his face full of sullenness.

When Jiang Xinyu introduced him, she realized that he was the emperor and immediately knelt down to pay her respects.

He was merely a fifth-rank officer in the Eastern Depot, and even though his adoptive father was a powerful minister appointed by the court, he dared not be disrespectful to the emperor.

The young emperor didn't seem to care much, or perhaps he hadn't quite adapted to the change in status.

Knowing that this was Chief Supervisor Xiao's adopted son, he didn't blame him for glaring at him earlier. After telling him to stand up, he still couldn't help but sized him up several times.

Assessment complete. Nothing beats my own cuteness!

Besides, he's already so big, he definitely can't let Sister Yu hold him. Sister Yu isn't going to have a baby, so she'll definitely be closest to him.

Jin Zeyu is young but very intelligent. It's true that he likes Jiang Xinyu, but he also has his own ulterior motives.

Since my fourth brother was unwilling to become emperor when our father clearly abdicated, he probably won't compete with me for the throne in the future.

Otherwise, he would have already ascended the throne himself and there would have been no need for this extra step.

Xiao, the Grand Counselor, was another regent who wielded great power in assisting the government.

If he wants to regain power in the future, he will have to rely on Governor Xiao to return power to him.

Even a child knows that power is a good thing.

Few of those regents were willing to relinquish their power.

Even if he has people helping him, those people will still have a whole host of conditions waiting for him to return power.

The most common practice is to marry their daughters or granddaughters to ensure their family's wealth and prosperity.

But Chief Supervisor Xiao is different.

Since Supervisor Xiao was a eunuch, he could not have biological children and could only adopt sons.

Since we have no blood relation, it doesn't matter who we raise, so why not raise him?

He likes Sister Rain, and Sister Rain likes him too.

He could secretly recognize Chief Supervisor Xiao as his godfather, and in that case, Sister Yu would also be his godmother.

With the help of Chief Supervisor Xiao, he stabilized the previous dynasty, and with the help of Sister Yu, he subdued the arrogant and domineering concubines in the harem.

He should study literature and martial arts to grow up well, so that when he takes over the reins of government, he can take care of them in their old age.

He was the emperor, after all; it was better than them adopting a few eunuchs.

Jin Zeyu has many little schemes, but due to his limited understanding, many of them are quite ridiculous.

Putting everything else aside, I've never heard of an emperor recognizing a eunuch as his godfather.

No powerful eunuch would be foolish enough to adopt the young emperor as his godson and then raise him as his own.

When you're young, it doesn't matter what, but once you're in power, no emperor will tolerate the stain of recognizing a eunuch as his father.

That's human nature; often, the more you give, the more tragically you die.