Part 1 - Yu Nu Jiao / Jade Slave / Enslaved By Love

Chapter 033 This is Just the Beginning

Cai Tianxi's head hurt when he heard these words. Although he and Xie Yun were not very familiar with each other, after all, they had been together for three years, and he could feel a little bit of each other's temperament.

Where is the master who is willing to submit?

What's more, from his point of view, Xie Yun was not at fault. In this palace, even a slave could not be bullied by his master, let alone not a serious master of his own family.

But it was obvious that he couldn't say these words. Yin Ji's heart was so distracted that he only saw Xiao Baobao's sadness. How could he care about Xie Yun's grievances and the days to come?

He suppressed all his emotions and responded respectfully. After waiting for Yin Ji after the morning court the next day, he went to the imperial study room to discuss affairs with the courtiers. Then he asked De Chun to watch for him, and he took the time to go back to Qianyuan Palace. 

Xiuxiu was playing with a hairpin ring in the sun at the door of the side hall. Cai Tianxi lowered his head and took a look. Seeing that the style was very novel, he was a little surprised: "Did you make this yourself?"

Xiuxiu had been serious just now, but was startled when she heard what he said. After recognizing the person, she quickly stood up and saluted: "Eunuch Cai, please don't be angry if I didn't pay attention for a moment."

Cai Tianxi waved her hand. Although Yin Ji always behaved very harshly towards Xie Yun, after all, she was the one who slept on the dragon bed all day long. Cai Tianxi was somewhat polite to her, and even to the people who served her.

"It doesn't matter, your craftsmanship is quite good. I'll send this trick to the Shang Palace Bureau to have a look. Maybe you can earn some reward money."

Xiuxiu blushed with joy, but she didn't dare to agree: "How dare you compare to the craftsmen of Shang Gong Bureau... Is Eunuch Cai here to find Aunt Xie Yun? I will go and invite her right now."

But Xie Yun was still being punished and could not go out. Cai Tianxi also had some words to persuade her, so he waved his hand: "You go about your business, I can go in by myself."

Xie Yun was writing something. She was so focused that she didn't notice Cai Tianxi coming in. She didn't look over until a very deliberate cough sounded.

"Eunuch Cai? Why are you here?"

She probably knew that Yin Ji would not let her out so soon, and there was no expectation on her face.

Cai Tianxi sighed: "I’m here to send a message for the emperor."

Xie Yun bent her knees and was about to kneel down, but Cai Tianxi stopped her: "It's not an oral instruction, just listen to it."

Xie Yun thanked him, but Cai Tianxi choked up again.

"Eunuch Cai, let's be honest. He doesn't have anything nice to say. I know that."

Cai Tianxi smiled bitterly: "The girl has a smart mind and can definitely see the situation clearly. Why do you need to be so stubborn?"

"What exactly does he want from me?"

"It's not a difficult task," Cai Tianxi said without much confidence, "He just want you to step down. The emperor will punish you. If you don't admit your mistake, you won’t be let out..."
 
"Eunuch Cai, please come back," Xie Yun interrupted him before he could finish, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. This has always been the code of conduct of my Xie family. My fault is not in the facts, but in the human heart."

This clearly stated that Yin Ji was avenging his private revenge in public.

Cai Tianxi knew this would be the result, but when he heard it with his own ears, he still couldn't help but be disappointed. He sighed longly: "Miss Xie Yun, slaves are all cheap. There is no such thing as dignity. You should have understand this.”