In fact, Xu Miaoxuan was very uneasy in her heart. After all, she was speaking ill of another big shot in front of a strange big shot. It would be a bit risky for anyone else to look at it.
All she could rely on was her own judgment, and she also had a small temptation.
She deliberately said, "What happened between Qin Dewei and herself in Nanjing?" and then secretly observed Eunuch Qin's reaction.
The other party didn't seem to have any resentment or grudge, which made Xu Miaoxuan feel a little relieved.
Eunuch Qin's examination seemed not to be over yet, and he asked again: "Tell me again, why did the Zhang family fall?"
Xu Miaoxuan said very tangledly: "If we talk about these things, we will inevitably talk about your Majesty. I'm afraid it will be disrespectful."
Eunuch Qin said disapprovingly: "There are no outsiders here. Besides, if I want to harm you, there are many simple ways. I don't need to painstakingly create a disrespectful thing to harm you."
Xu Miaoxuan hesitated for a moment, although she didn't understand why Eunuch Qin kept questioning her.
But now it is gradually becoming clear that Eunuch Qin does not seem to have any malicious intent.
How could such a big man have any malicious intentions when he could patiently talk to me so much?
So Xu Miaoxuan said vaguely: "The Nu family dares to say a few words. Wanzai has no control over Queen Mother Zhaosheng. Only when something happens to the Zhang family can Wanzai provide what Wanzai wants."
Eunuch Qin was even more surprised. It was amazing that an eighteen-year-old woman could think of this.
Empress Dowager Zhaosheng is the current title of Empress Dowager Zhang. At that time, Empress Dowager Zhang and her ministers jointly selected Emperor Jiajing, who was originally a foreign vassal, to succeed him. This was the legal basis for Emperor Jiajing's accession to the throne.
Since Emperor Jiajing inherited the throne from his uncle Xiaozong, it was equivalent to adoptive succession. He should have posthumously recognized the late emperor Xiaozong as his father and Empress Dowager Zhang as his mother.
However, through the "Great Ceremony Discussion", Emperor Jiajing turned Queen Mother Zhang into an aunt, and the relationship between the two parties immediately took a turn for the worse.
But in theory, Empress Dowager Zhang could indeed pose a threat to Jiajing's throne. After all, the legal basis for Emperor Jiajing's succession came from Empress Dowager Zhang's approval. In ancient times, it was not uncommon for Empress Dowagers to abolish the throne.
At the same time, Emperor Jiajing lacked the means to restrain Empress Dowager Zhang. In the mind of the suspicious and insecure Emperor Jiajing, this must have been a huge hidden danger.
From a legal sense, the Queen Mother is invincible, and even the emperor cannot deal with the Queen Mother decisively. The only people who can restrain the Queen Mother are probably her family members.
If something happened to the Zhang family, Emperor Jiajing could restrain the Queen Mother Zhang by controlling the Zhang family brothers.
Isn't the "wind outlet" that the eunuchs are pursuing now just how to cause trouble for the Zhang family?
Xu Miaoxuan expressed the meaning of the above paragraphs in a few vague sentences.
Eunuch Qin stopped questioning and finally said: "Since you see so clearly, there is no need to bother explaining anything to you.
Regarding the Zhang family's issue, I still have some use for you, can you cooperate with me?"
Xu Miaoxuan felt very bitter in her heart. Although Eunuch Qin did not say what he would do specifically, there is a high probability that a humble person with no roots would be used as cannon fodder if he participated in such a high-level struggle.
But can they refuse? If they say "no", they may not be able to leave this house. Do you really think that the eunuch who holds the imperial army is a vegetarian?
Of course, Eunuch Qin understood Xu Miaoxuan's entangled thoughts, and he laughed secretly in his heart.
Today he called the Xu family siblings over and talked about the Zhang family's affairs for a long time. In fact, it was all a pretense, not the real purpose. The drunkard's intention was not to drink.
"Let's not mention the Zhang family's affairs. Let's talk about Qin Dewei." Eunuch Qin said casually, "I have been hearing about this person in the palace recently. Please tell me about him."
With Xu Miaoxuan's intelligence, she was a little confused at this time. Why did she suddenly talk about Qin Dewei again? She tentatively asked a question first: "I wonder what Mr. Qin wants to hear?"
While sipping tea, Eunuch Qin still said casually: "My palace has heard that this man's deeds are very extraordinary. How does his mind compare with yours?"
His tone was as if he had heard gossip and was looking for someone to discuss it casually.
Xu Miaoxuan thought about it for a moment and then told the truth: "Qin Dewei is talented, knowledgeable, and astute. He is far better than me in planning and adapting."
"Is he really that good?" Eunuch Qin seemed to be in disbelief.
Xu Miaoxuan emphasized: "There is absolutely no exaggeration. Qin Dewei will definitely become a great player in the future."
"It seems that he is a great talent." Eunuch Qin couldn't help but sigh: "In fact, what I admire most now are young talents like you."
Eunuch Qin suddenly seemed to change the topic again, and Xu Miaoxuan felt that she couldn't keep up again.
"Do you know why this is?" Qin Fu asked.
I really don’t know this, and it concerns Mr. Qin himself. Xu Miaoxuan dares to say nonsense, so she can only respond with words: "Please let me know, Mr. Qin."
"Because I am the youngest among the ministers at the same level, so I also appreciate young people the most." Eunuch Qin looked like he was not trying to show off, but he seemed to be showing off.
Xu Miaoxuan could only complain secretly. Is there any logic in these two sentences? You are the youngest, so you admire young characters?
"People in their fifties and sixties may only need to plan for things in ten years. But people in their thirties often have to plan for things in the next twenty or thirty years.
That’s why I say that I admire you young talents who are less than 20 years old the most. Twenty or thirty years later, you young people can still be active in front of me."
After hearing the song and knowing its elegant meaning, Xu Miaoxuan looked at Eunuch Qin in disbelief, and even the disbelief was mixed with a little surprise.
Listening to the eunuch’s intention is to plan things for twenty years?
Do you want to recruit their siblings? Then take a long-term view of twenty years and prepare for great use in the future?
The good news is that if this is the case, Eunuch Qin will not treat them as cannon fodder for the time being?
After observing his words and expressions, Eunuch Qin secretly felt funny again and teased the little girl in a mysterious way, which was quite fun.
Xu Miaoxuan then thought that although she didn't care, her brother's future was full of hope!
If there is the support of a popular eunuch like Eunuch Qin, her brother's involvement in the military attache will immediately be equivalent to receiving the strongest support.
"Actually, I'm optimistic about Qin Dewei, if it's really as good as you say." Eunuch Qin brought the topic back to Qin Dewei.
But Xu Miaoxuan felt bad, as if she had been poured cold water on her. Could it be that Mr. Qin, your ultimate goal is not our siblings, but Qin Dewei?
Eunuch Qin continued: "But I am not suitable to deal with Qin Dewei directly, so I need an intermediary, and I think you are very suitable."
Xu Miaoxuan was stunned for a moment, then gritted her teeth and said, "We, my sister and my brother, are willing to serve Duke Qin!"
Eunuch Qin didn't seem to take it too seriously and just said to Xu Miaoxuan: "Okay, then from now on, you, my sister and my brother, will communicate with Qin Dewei on my behalf."
Xu Miaoxuan was in a daze, wondering whether she was "useful" to Qin Dewei again.
