Reborn as a eunuch, the system tells me to seduce the empress?

Chapter 14 Lin Mo, this eunuch, cannot be allowed to live!

When Empress Yu Qingli's imperial edict arrived at the Lin residence, Lin Mo was lying on a rocking chair under the eaves, basking in the sun.

Su Wanning moved a chair and sat down next to Lin Mo, holding an embroidery hoop in her hand, carefully embroidering a handkerchief depicting mandarin ducks playing in the water.

The spring sunshine is so warm that it makes you feel lazy.

Lin Mo squinted as he watched his wife threading the needle, feeling that this life was simply blissful.

"Master, someone from the palace has come to deliver an imperial decree to you," said Uncle Ren, the steward of the Lin family, as he approached Lin Mo.

"Who is delivering the decree?" Lin Mo lay on the rocking chair, not moving.

"Liu An, the Grand Secretary of the Directorate of Ceremonial."

"Liu An?" Upon hearing this, Lin Mo instantly sat up from the rocking chair, a smile involuntarily creeping onto his lips.

It seems that Empress Yu Qingli has learned her lesson, as she even sent her own confidant to deliver an imperial edict.

It only takes the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Liu An arrived on horseback with a troop of imperial guards.

Liu An dismounted and entered the Lin residence, holding a bright yellow imperial edict in both hands. His voice was high-pitched and clear: "Eunuch Lin, His Majesty has issued an edict!"

Lin Mo stood up, straightened his robes, and knelt down.

Su Wanning hurriedly put down the embroidery frame and knelt half a step behind him, her heart pounding like a drum.

Having been married into the Lin family for three years, this was the first time she had seen an imperial edict; it would be a lie to say she wasn't nervous.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: The Eastern Depot was established by the late Emperor to supervise all officials and arrest traitors, which is related to the safety of the nation. Now, by special decree, the Eastern Depot is restored. Lin Mo, the former Director of the Eastern Depot, is commendable for his loyalty and bravery and has outstanding talent. He is hereby reinstated to his original position and put in charge of the affairs of the Eastern Depot. This is the imperial decree."

After reading the imperial edict, Liu An smiled and handed the rolled-up bright yellow silk to Lin Mo with both hands: "Governor Lin, congratulations! His Majesty is going to give you an important position."

Lin Mo kowtowed in gratitude, accepted the imperial edict with both hands, and stood up.

His expression was calm, without elation or surprise, and there was even a faint, cold smile on his lips.

This composure made Liu An's heart skip a beat. He thought to himself that this Eastern Depot Commander was indeed a man of deep cunning, showing no emotion even when the imperial edict arrived.

"Eunuch Liu, you've had a long day. Please come in and have a cup of tea before you leave," Lin Mo said, waving behind him. Immediately, someone brought over a heavy money bag.

Liu An weighed the matter carefully and smiled even more sincerely: "Governor Lin is too kind. This old servant still needs to return to the palace to report to the emperor, so I dare not stay any longer. I will visit you again another day."

After seeing Liu An off, Lin Mo stood at the gate of the mansion, clutching the scroll of the imperial edict in his hand, gazing absently at the direction of the imperial city at the end of the long street.

Su Wanning walked to his side, carefully tugged at his sleeve, and asked softly, "Husband, are you returning to court?"

"Hmm." Lin Mo looked down at her, the sunlight falling on her gentle eyebrows and eyes, which held a hint of worry.

There was some unease, but also an undeniable pride.

He reached out and squeezed her hand, laughing, "What are you afraid of? Your husband can walk sideways in the imperial court, and no one dares to stop me."

Su Wanning chuckled at his joke, her eyes crinkling with delight, and most of her worries dissipated.

She reached out to straighten Lin Mo's collar, then brushed away a willow catkin that had somehow fallen onto his shoulder, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze in March: "I'm not afraid, I'm happy. My husband is a very capable man, it's too much of a waste for him to stay at home with me planting flowers and tending to plants."

Lin Mo held her hand and rubbed his thumb on the back of her hand twice: "Don't feel wronged. With your husband by your side, you won't feel wronged at all."

Su Wanning blushed again, lowered her head, withdrew her hand, turned and walked into the mansion. After taking two steps, she stopped and whispered, "I'm going to prepare official clothes for my husband, the python robe of the Eastern Depot's Commander. I haven't worn it in a long time, so it needs to be ironed properly."

Lin Mo watched her hurried figure and suddenly smiled.

The ninth day of the third lunar month is auspicious for travel, offering sacrifices, and breaking ground.

Lin Mo, dressed in a gold-embroidered python robe, wearing a black gauze hat and a jade belt, strode into the palace.

The Eastern Depot's chief's python robe was specially made, giving it a more imposing look than ordinary official robes. The five-clawed python pattern on the hem was menacing, making him appear even more imposing.

The entire court of civil and military officials were already lined up. When they saw him enter, their gazes exploded like water poured into a pot of boiling oil.

Some people lowered their heads and pretended not to see it, some glanced at it with disdain, and others quietly took a half step to the side, avoiding it as if they were afraid to.

Lin Mo, his gaze unwavering, his robes fluttering, walked through the crowd to the foot of the steps, knelt down, and said in a steady and powerful voice: "Your subject Lin Mo, by imperial decree, is reinstated to his post and kowtows to express his gratitude for Your Majesty's grace."

Empress Yu Qingli sat upright on the dragon throne, wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and a twelve-tassel crown on her head, with jade beads hanging down to cover half of her face.

But those eyes couldn't be hidden; they were cold and bright, like two drawn swords, shooting straight down from behind the crown and landing on Lin Mo.

"Rise, Lin Qing." Yu Qingli's voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable authority.

Lin Mo stood up, his hands at his sides, his posture respectful, but his back ramrod straight.

Yu Qingli's gaze swept over him, then fell on the assembled officials in the hall. Her voice was calm and unhurried: "The reopening of the Eastern Depot is my will. Lin Mo's reinstatement is also my decision. From now on, if there are any unruly individuals in the court, the Eastern Depot will be a sword hanging over your heads."

These words were so blunt that the entire court of officials changed their expressions.

Several senior officials opened their mouths as if to say something, but when they looked up and met the Empress's icy eyes, they swallowed their words.

Didn't Her Majesty the Empress used to have an extreme aversion to eunuchs?

Why would someone suddenly believe Lin Mo and even allow the Eastern Depot to reappear?

This was something that none of the court officials present could understand.

Actually, they didn't know.

That day, after Yu Qingli was severely spanked by Lin Mo, she returned to the palace and had Liu An dig out all the files from before the old emperor's death and study them until midnight.

It was only then that Yu Qingli noticed.

She had initially thought that the court was full of loyal officials, but it turned out that they were all hypocrites who said one thing to your face and another behind your back.

Only then did Yu Qingli understand that an emperor cannot completely side with any one faction.

"Your Majesty, I will do my utmost to eliminate the traitors and protect the Liang Dynasty." Lin Mo's cold face was full of murderous intent as he looked at the assembled civil officials and nobles, his words filled with icy intent.

A hint of disdain flashed in the eyes of Wang Chongnian, the Minister of Revenue, who was the head of the Jiangnan civil officials.

A eunuch dares to spout nonsense in front of this old man.

Looks like he really wants to die.

Guo Liang, the Marquis of Guanyun and representative of the Northern Trade Group and Wu Xun, also looked at Lin Mo with a face full of surprise.

This young eunuch rose to prominence six years ago with the support of the late emperor, and after establishing the Eastern Depot, he became famous throughout the land.

Murder to eliminate officials, confiscate property and exterminate clans.

These various methods made these civil officials and nobles tremble with fear at the mere mention of their names.

Originally, taking advantage of the transition between the old and new emperors, the two factions in the north and south joined forces to abolish the Eastern Depot and restore peace to the world.

And then, at this crucial moment...

But after Empress Yu Qingli summoned the treacherous Lin Mo to the palace and they discussed matters in the imperial study for half an hour, the Empress changed her mind and re-established the Eastern Depot. This was terrifying.

Thinking of this, Guo Liang couldn't help but look at Wang Chongnian opposite him, a different thought flashing in his eyes.

Wang Chongnian, a cunning old fox, understood the meaning in Guo Liang's eyes at this moment.

This Lin Mo cannot be allowed to live.