Ling Shan rolled her eyes silently in her heart.
Her gaze paused for a moment on the two pimples that popped up abruptly on Liang Jiusi's clean - shaven face.
She earnestly advised in a kind - hearted tone, "Eunuch Liang, this servant thinks we should make an extra preparation. Maybe His Majesty just wants to give fishing a try himself?"
Liang Jiusi's proud face stiffened, and then he heard the little spy continue.
"If His Majesty really wants to fish, then wouldn't Eunuch Liang be the one who made the greatest contribution?
If this servant guessed wrong, then it's naturally this servant's fault. Anyway, as long as His Majesty can feel comfortable and happy, right?"
Liang Jiusi sized Ling Shan up several times and marveled silently in his heart.
No wonder all those noble ladies from aristocratic families or beautiful spies sent by the old hag from Cining Palace before were of no use.
It turned out that none of them had the wiles of the girl in front of him.
It had to be said that if it weren't for their opposing positions, he, an old man, would really envy her for her quick - wittedness.
Alas, it was a pity.
A hundred thoughts raced through Liang Jiusi's mind, but he showed nothing on his face. He immediately ordered the palace servants to prepare the fishing gear.
Normally, it should have been Liang Jiusi himself who presented the fishing gear to His Majesty. But for some reason he had in mind.
With a turn of his hand, he actually placed the fishing gear in Ling Shan's hands and said in a very trusting tone, "Please trouble Miss Ling Shan to deliver it. This old servant really can't trust anyone else."
Ling Shan: "..."
You're the most cunning old fox in the Taiji Palace. Should I thank you for this?
"This servant thanks Eunuch Liang for your trust," Ling Shan said with a rather "genuine" smile.
Liang Jiusi nodded in satisfaction, showing an expression of "this child is teachable" and watched Ling Shan set off.
[If I don't go fishing for my carp soon, they'll fly away!]
Ling Shan: "..."
It's not even dinner time yet. Is His Majesty so desperate that he can't even wait for the fish?
He is, after all, the Emperor. Even if he doesn't own all the fish in the world, it should be easy for him to have whatever fish he wants, right?
It's really not worth it for him to even think about beheading her!
"Your Majesty, Eunuch Liang had someone prepare the fishing gear. This servant heard that the carp in Yuhua Lake are delicious and sweet. How about having sweet - and - sour carp for dinner today?"
Jun Wuyuan's deep and solemn back seemed to tremble. He turned around and sized Ling Shan up with a very profound look.
Then, his gaze fell on the long - awaited fishing gear.
Who could have guessed that the merciless and hot - tempered tyrant would actually be a person who liked "cultivating his moral character" by growing flowers, vegetables, and fishing?
Jun Wuyuan could even freely create a peach orchard in the Taiji Palace, but he must never let this be known outside the Taiji Palace.
Jun Wuyuan pretended to be rather reluctant as he picked up the fishing gear and examined it.
A hint of disdain appeared on his handsome face like fine jade.
[How do you use this fishing rod? Why didn't that stupid goose say more?]
Ling Shan: "..."
Hehe, people who don't know would think you're really good at this.
It turns out it's all an act.
Ling Shan suppressed her laughter in her heart but explained seriously on the surface.
It was really the first time for Jun Wuyuan to use such high - end fishing gear, and he listened very attentively.
Compared to the old days when he had to secretly go fishing in the lake near the Cold Palace at night, the things used by the Emperor were naturally of the highest quality.
In just a short while, Jun Wuyuan confidently mastered the knack.
No matter how well he concealed it, in front of Ling Shan, who had already seen through his thoughts, a hint of happy novelty still showed.
[Not bad, not bad. That stupid goose is still somewhat useful.]
Ling Shan: "..."
Facing Jun Wuyuan, who was already ready to start fishing under Liang Jiusi's service, Ling Shan silently cursed a few times.
Liang Jiusi staggered over to Ling Shan, who was bowing her head silently. His eyes were rather complicated as he muttered back and forth.
He was guilty!
As the most intimate and loyal inner - court supervisor beside His Majesty, who had watched His Majesty grow up since childhood, he had failed to figure out that His Majesty wanted to fish?
Although he had seen His Majesty return to the Cold Palace soaking wet and holding a fish after playing in the water before.
However, no matter how wild his imagination was, Liang Jiusi would never have thought of letting the Son of Heaven go into the water to catch fish again!
Why didn't he think of preparing fishing gear for His Majesty so that he didn't have to go into the water to catch fish?
Liang Jiusi was extremely ashamed.
Especially when he thought of the proud and self - satisfied look he had in front of Ling Shan just now.
Oh, Liang Jiusi blushed with embarrassment.
"Miss Ling Shan, how did you figure out that His Majesty wanted to fish?"
Liang Jiusi was really curious. How could this little girl, who had only been here for a few days, be more considerate than he, an old colleague of over twenty years?
He couldn't figure it out.
Really couldn't figure it out.
Ling Shan: "..."
Could she say that God had given her a special power?
Definitely not!
Not only could she not say it, but she must not reveal the slightest bit.
Otherwise, what if she was regarded as an evil spirit and burned to death?
Especially since she hadn't forgotten that the tyrant Jun Wuyuan still hadn't given up the idea of beheading her from time to time.
If he really found out about her mind - reading ability, she was sure.
Jun Wuyuan would definitely behead her without hesitation!
"What are you saying, Eunuch Liang? Isn't it because of your sharpness and carefulness that you prepared the fishing gear?"
Ling Shan said modestly with a smile, "You don't have to be so polite. Only you, Eunuch Liang, can be so considerate in speculating His Majesty's thoughts.
This servant was just lucky. There's still a lot for this servant to learn from you. It's really not worth mentioning."
Liang Jiusi: "..."
Looking at Ling Shan's face that showed no sign of taking credit and even faintly revealed a look of following his lead in the future.
Liang Jiusi, rarely, was silent and didn't know what to say.
He had said that this little girl was too shrewd.
No wonder she could keep her life time and time again in front of His Majesty, who was always moody and petty.
People don't hit those who smile.
Even Liang Jiusi himself had to admit that this little girl was so likable that one couldn't say a word of dislike.
Liang Jiusi glanced at Ling Shan's peerless beauty and then at his majestic and noble Majesty.
An incredible thought suddenly popped up in his mind.
But soon, he quickly shook his head: It must be because he had been in the sun for too long and was having hallucinations.
Otherwise, why would he have the thought that the two of them were well - matched?
It was very quiet near Yuhua Lake. Jun Wuyuan seemed patient enough. There was no movement for a long time, and his back was still straight.
Until there seemed to be some movement on the lake, and even the fishing rod trembled slightly.
A flash of joy instantly crossed Jun Wuyuan's seemingly indifferent face. He grabbed the fishing rod and was about to reel in the line.
But the next moment, the fishing rod trembled violently.
It seemed as if a great force was pulling Jun Wuyuan into the water.