Chapter 407
Under Bai Xiaofei’s stick and carrot ploy, Huskie gave in . As a result, it resumed Bai Xiaofei’s appearance and ran outside to do activities while Bai Xiaofei, with Blackie’s help, transformed into a palace manager who he had once met while preparing the banquet – an old eunuch…
There were too many people that had eyes on him at the moment . If he didn’t show up for just one day, those who looked for him would make a long queue . Therefore, Huskie’s new ability came in time and did him a huge favor .
As for why he transformed himself into the old eunuch, the reason was simple . He wanted to enter the royal quarters!
After yesterday’s event, the emperor would definitely make a big move . Counting in his recovery time, today was probably the day he would implement it . If Bai Xiaofei wanted to be prepared, he must find out what the big move was, and in order to do that, he must get inside the palace .
“Saluting Manager Fan!” Bai Xiaofei had just arrived at the entrance when the powerful-looking guards performed a formal salute .
“Forget it, forget it . I’m in a hurry, move aside . ” Bai Xiaofei tried his best to make his voice taper . While he still couldn’t make it exactly the same as Manager Fan, the tone was similar .
This was the gap between Blackie and Huskie . The former could only veil the outer appearance with an illusion, while the latter could completely copy the target!
“Manager, hurry or not, procedures are still necessary . The imperial quarters have been unstable lately, so we have to be careful . I hope that you can understand,” said a captain with a big smile, but he wasn’t letting Bai Xiaofei pass .
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Until Bai Xiaofei sneered and took out a gold token .
“Now I should be able to pass, right?! I promise you will regret it if you delay my business!”
Seeing the token, the captain hurriedly made way, his face ingratiating .
“Please don’t blame this little one, Manager Fan . We only follow the rules, all in consideration of the emperor . I will definitely come to the door and apologize to you as soon as I have the time,” said the captain with a knowing smile . Bai Xiaofei also broke out in a smile .
“Alright, I’ll prepare the best wine and food . ”
After passing the entrance checkpoint, Bai Xiaofei headed straight for the emperor’s bedroom, which the maid leading his way yesterday had shown him when they had passed by . There was no end to the number of people who saluted to him along the way, fully demonstrating Manager Fan’s position in the palace . However, the closer Bai Xiaofei got to his destination, the more nervous he was .
This was a very important part of this risky adventure – Handling the real Manager Fan! Otherwise, it was only a matter of time before he was exposed .
Walking to a deserted corner, Bai Xiaofei’s appearance changed again, this time it was the queen’s attending maid . He couldn’t think of anyone other than this servant girl who would be able to call Manager Fan away from the emperor’s bedroom .
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“Sister Feng, what did you come here for?” Two little eunuchs stopped Bai Xiaofei, hence came his first real test .
Q: How to speak like a woman .
A: He couldn’t learn how to…
However, Bai Xiaofei had his own way .
“Go and call your Manager Fan, tell him that Her Majesty the Queen has something urgent to see him . ” When a person’s voice was hoarse to a certain extent, the distinction between men and women wasn’t so obvious anymore . Even if there was, what Bai Xiaofei did was still enough to fool these little eunuchs .
Sure enough, they didn’t have any doubts, and one of them hurriedly ran in to report .
A while later, Manager Fan came out running . Upon seeing Bai Xiaofei, he was a little surprised . “The queen wants to see me?” he asked .
Bai Xiaofei muttered ‘yes’ in a high-pitched, almost inaudible voice and then nodded his head .
“There is no need to worry about His Majesty . He has basically recovered completely . Your voice got so hoarse, even I feel bad,” Manager Fan commented with a hint of sympathy on his face . He hadn’t fared much better yesterday upon hearing that the emperor was seriously injured . Subjects accompanied their king for life . If any misfortune happened to the emperor, he might no longer be able to keep his job .
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“Lead the way . I suppose the queen must be very worried . ”
As soon as Manager Fan said this, Bai Xiaofei started to lead the way . While he didn’t know where the queen’s quarters were, it should be in the direction of the harem . Moreover, he didn’t intend to really take Manager Fan there anyway .
After turning a corner, Bai Xiaofei suddenly stopped . Following him, Manager Fan was slightly startled .
“What’s the matter?”
Those words had just dropped when Bai Xiaofei chopped his hand at the manager’s neck . Manager Fan, who was more fragile than an Apprentice martial artist, lost consciousness right away . Bai Xiaofei found a large water tank nearby, poured out the water inside, and threw Manager Fan in, leaving behind a note . The content was concise: ‘Don’t say anything after waking up or your whole family will die . ’
A simple threat, but it would always work . There was no person who wasn’t afraid of death!
After taking care of everything, Bai Xiaofei again resumed Manager Fan’s appearance . Walking around to waste enough time, he returned to the emperor’s room . Coincidentally, the emperor had just woken up .
“Bring me Commander Kang and Garrison Commander Wang . ” The emperor’s voice was full of anger . Bai Xiaofei muttered assent and withdrew to deliver the order .
Before long, the two summoned people arrived in a hurry . The emperor sat at his bed while they knelt on the ground, not daring to lift their heads .
“From now on, impose strict control over the personnel entering and leaving the royal grounds . Puppet masters are forbidden entry and exit . Simultaneously conduct a search in the city and inspect all puppet masters . Those of unknown origin, detain . Those who resist, kill on the spot! The same applies to their accomplices!”
The two kneeling secretly exchanged glances and saw surprise in each other’s eyes .
“Yes!” they shouted in unison, signaling the beginning of a storm .
“Go, do this well and your paths will be smooth . If not…” The emperor didn’t finish his sentence, but his tone was telling enough .
“We shall not fail Your Majesty!” Knocking their foreheads thrice on the ground, the two got up and withdrew .
“Bring the imperial jade seal, I’m declaring an imperial edict!” This was said to Bai Xiaofei .
After a slight fright in his heart, Bai Xiaofei withdrew from the room . Once he was outside, he frowned . The reason was very simple, he didn’t know where the jade seal was . Considering all options, he went to the water tank where he had hidden Manager Fan and pulled him out . Then, he waved a porcelain bottle containing something smelly under Manager Fan’s nose . The smell was so bad it quickly woke the unconscious guy .
Opening his eyes to see a person with his face in front of him, Manager Fan’s rational mind froze .
“Listen to me closely . If you miss a word, you may lose your precious little life . ”