The man shook his head. "No, I'm just not hungry."
"Please, Your Grace, have a few more bites. It is so hot, and you are of noble birth. If anything were to happen to you, we servants could not bear the consequences!"
The man smiled. "Don't worry. I survived the sky prison, so why would I be bothered by a little summer heat?"
At these words, the old eunuch lowered his head and said nothing, but it was clear he was deeply moved.
"Alright, I'm already quite content just to have escaped the capital. Besides, we'll be at Huangpu Guard soon. Once we're there, I might just have a chance to turn things around."
"Master, the heavens watch over the fortunate. You will surely eliminate the treacherous villains and return to the imperial court!" the old eunuch said with conviction.
The man chuckled. "Return to the imperial court... that's not my goal!"
As he spoke the last words, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes.
......
「Huangpu Guard.」
