Fake Eunuch: Discovering the Emperor is a Woman!-Chapter 39 - Right Martial Guard

39: Chapter 39 Right Martial Guard

39 -39 Right Martial Guard

Editor: Henyee Translations

After listening to the young Emperor’s account and witnessing the scene in the court today, Lin Yi truly understood the depth of the political waters in the court.

Even as a man from the 21st century, he couldn’t help but frown.

Originally, he thought the young ruler might mock himself or decide to flee due to his own incompetence, but suddenly hearing Lin Yi’s pity and sympathy for him almost made him burst into tears.

For so many years, ever since his father passed away, no one has truly treated him sincerely.

When he was young, he thought the Imperial Uncles were genuine, and thus gradually handed over the power.

Who would have thought it would come to this day?

[Sigh, now this girl doesn’t even have control over the Imperial Palace, this won’t do!

This is like having cameras installed by strangers at home, leaving no private space.

How can one counterattack if their own home is not safe!]

When the young Emperor mentioned that even the guards of the Outer City of the Imperial Palace were not of his own, Lin Yi’s heart truly collapsed.

Although the young Emperor didn’t understand what a camera was, he could still understand the sentiments Lin Yi expressed.

He too was visibly disheartened.

There was no choice, the people loyal to him were limited and apart from those responsible for his safety, he really had no power to fight for the control of the guards at the Outer City of the Palace.

Even if he seized control, there were no loyal men to guard it.

As for that secretive force, it was his last card, a secret not to be revealed to outsiders.

They absolutely couldn’t be exposed. frёeωebɳovel.com

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have any last resort left.

“Your Majesty, who is currently in charge of the Garrison of the Outer City of the Imperial City?”

“The eight thousand of the Right Martial Guard protecting the Imperial Palace are in the hands of Fourth Imperial Uncle.

The Capital Guard and the twenty thousand of the Imperial Camp are controlled by Sixth Imperial Uncle.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi couldn’t help but exclaim.

These 28,000 troops have effectively locked the young Emperor inside the Imperial City.

To put it dramatically, if the few thousand guards in the Inner City of the Palace were to be swayed by these two Princes as well, then the young Emperor would truly be trapped.

By then, there would really be no chance of turning the tables.

“Your Majesty, how much military power does the Empress’s father currently hold?”

“Five thousand Left Martial Guard.”

The young Emperor’s response was very crisp and almost made Lin Yi spit out blood.

My goodness, all the effort to marry the Empress resulted in only these five thousand troops, this is just…

However, given the current situation, even these five thousand represent a significant force.

Of course, one might ask, does You Country really have only less than fifty thousand troops?

That is definitely not possible, but apart from these regular standing armies, there are other city garrisons and reserve soldiers who farm during peace and fight in times of war.

No one has the authority to hoard soldiers when there is no war.

“Your Majesty wants General Mu of the Left Martial Guard to take over the Imperial City?”

The young Emperor was touched by the suggestion but managed to conceal it well, looking at Lin Yi with a noticeably more affectionate gaze.

However, she performed so well that Lin Yi did not notice at all.

Hearing this, he nodded slightly:

“Indeed, although the Left Martial Guard only has five thousand men, combining them with the forces from the Inner City, we can gather eight thousand.

Guarding the Imperial City will then pose no problem.

However, I do not know how to have the Left Martial Guard replace the Right Martial Guard; I fear that the Fourth Imperial Uncle would never agree.

If it comes to tearing off each other’s masks, I am afraid my situation will become even more difficult.”

At this point, the young Emperor’s delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed in distress.

Seeing this, Lin Yi felt a profound ache in his heart.

Lin Yi has a fault, and that is his protective nature, which has been the case ever since he was young.

Ever since the Emperor showed him a pet and additionally warmed him with a quilt last night, Lin Yi has regarded the Emperor as his own, regardless of whether the Emperor thinks the same; that was what he believed, anyway.

This was like when in kindergarten, Lin Yi once slept cuddling with a beautiful teacher during naptime.

Ever since then, whenever anyone dared to upset that beautiful teacher, he would rush up and reprimand the child.

All the while, he would childishly shout, “Don’t bully my woman!”

It was as if the kindergarten was my home, the teacher loves me and I love her, she loves my…

(Those who have heard this can fill in the blanks themselves…)

Although these were thoughts he dared not voice, he inwardly didn’t wish to see anyone bullying the Emperor.

For this reason, seeing the haggard look on the Emperor, he was truly irritated.

Had he not feared the Emperor’s rage, he would’ve loved to embrace this stubborn girl in his arms.

Of course, what he didn’t know was, all of these bold thoughts in his heart were completely perceived by the Emperor.

This caused the Emperor’s heart turmoil that lasted for a long time.

And the gorgeous face couldn’t help but blush slightly.

“In the Right Martial Guard, isn’t there someone we trust?

Or perhaps someone who can be swayed?”

When he heard the word “we,” the Emperor obviously started, then his face flushed even more.

However, he still opened his mouth to reply:

“There are indeed no confidants, but the Assistant General in the Right Martial Guard, Fan Niu, is indeed the son of Old General Fan.

Old General Fan was one of my father’s most capable men, and he died on the battlefield along with my father…”

At this point, the young emperor’s mood noticeably dropped.

However, she still suppressed the pain in her heart and continued:

“Although Fan Niu has never shown intentions of siding with me, he has also never disobeyed my orders; and even though he is an Assistant General in the Right Martial Guard, he has always been marginalized by General Chen Baicheng.

However, the prestige of Old General Fan has never diminished, thus they could never touch him.

Why?

Why do you ask this?

Could it be you want to support someone from the Right Martial Guard?

But it’s unfeasible; I’ve appointed leaders in the Right Martial Guard before.

Although there are no obstructions on the surface, those from the past couldn’t last several days without falling from their horse and becoming seriously injured.”

Hearing this, Lin Yi couldn’t help but frown.

One could imagine, the serious injuries from falling off a horse were just an excuse; the true reason must be that they were schemed against by others.

It’s evident that those people are truly ruthless.

Seeing the Emperor’s distressed face, Lin Yi’s lips slightly curled upwards:

“Exactly, I want to take down this Right Martial Guard!”

…End of this chapter…