A lazy bum transmigrates and marries a eunuch – it's awesome!

Chapter 167 Spreading Rumors About Cannibalism

Upon hearing that Governor Xiao was hosting a banquet, everyone was both delighted and apprehensive.

The joy came from the fact that this meant they had made contact with that important person, but the anxiety stemmed from the fear that the banquet might turn out badly.

What if this person asks them to donate money again at the banquet? If they don't donate, they'll lose face; if they do, it'll hurt their wallets.

Of course, some people were more easygoing, thinking that since they had given so many good gifts, they shouldn't be made to suffer. This banquet was just the supervisor's way of giving a warning to those who gave less.

But no matter what, they dared not refuse the invitation. As dusk fell, the entire Imperial Courtyard was ablaze with lights.

There were quite a few people at this banquet. In addition to Lord He, there were 17 heads of families, all of whom were prominent figures in Xuzhou City.

Xiao Yuan didn't immediately make a scene. He watched with a half-smile as everyone exchanged pleasantries, drinking and eating as they pleased.

After several rounds of drinks and dishes, everyone relaxed a bit and the atmosphere became even more lively.

Xiao Yuan picked up his wine glass and looked at He Bi, "Lord He, you have worked hard these days. Your hard work and great achievements deserve a reward."

After saying that, he glanced at Lu Renjia again, "The reputation of Patriarch Lu, the great philanthropist, is also well-known. Good people are rewarded, and this supervisor will naturally not forget you."

"Someone come and bring these two a special treat."

No sooner had he finished speaking than two servants brought out two large bowls of fragrant meat soup, which were given to them alone, not to anyone else.

He Bi and Lu Renjia's eyebrows were wide with smiles, and although they said modestly that they dared not, their expressions were undeniably smug.

The heads of the families offered their congratulations, but felt a pang of jealousy. After all, one was willing to spend a lot of money on gifts, and the other was a local official.

Their dominance was entirely expected and nothing surprising.

Clearly, He Bi and Lu Renjia thought the same way. When they drank the soup, they sipped it for a long time and even smacked their lips. Their smug expressions made people grit their teeth.

The more others envied and were jealous, the more pleased the two became, and before they knew it, they had finished the whole large bowl of soup.

Xiao Yuan asked with a smile only after the two had finished drinking.

"What do you two think of the soup?"

taste?

Who knows where to go?

They were so focused on watching other people's expressions that they didn't really savor the food; to be honest, they didn't even notice the specific flavors.

But that didn't stop the two of them from praising it to the skies, saying that this bowl of soup was comparable to the finest nectar and the most exquisite dew.

He Bi went even further, saying that such fine things must only be available in the capital, and that they were able to drink them all thanks to the Grand Eunuch.

Xiao Yuan smiled and shook his head, "Lord He is mistaken. These ingredients were presented by Patriarch Lu. If anyone should thank you, it should be him."

Lu Renjia didn't react for a moment and asked in confusion,

"Could it be that White Tiger Whip?"

"Oh, Your Excellency, you're too kind. We are unworthy to enjoy such fine food; it was specially found for you by this humble subject."

Xiao Yuan's smile widened. "A mere tiger whip is hardly worthy of my special hospitality to you two. Your contributions are so great, of course you deserve the best and most precious treatment."

Lu Renjia suddenly had a bad feeling.

"Your Excellency, you mean..."

Seeing the beads of sweat dripping from Lu Renjia's pale, obese face, Xiao Yuan's smile grew even more sinister.

"That's right, it's exactly what Patriarch Lu was thinking about."

"How is it? Doesn't it taste amazing?"

Lu Renjia finally couldn't hold it in any longer and vomited everything up.

He Bi, still somewhat confused, looked at Xiao Yuan, waiting for him to explain. Xiao Douzi coldly said...

"The head of the Lu family presented a pair of infants under two years old to my master for soup, but unfortunately my master doesn't like this kind of food."

So they offered the flowers to Lord He and the Lu family head, who seemed to really like them, judging from their praise.

Since you enjoy eating it, it's not a waste.

He Bi was only mediocre in ability and a little greedy, but he still had a conscience. When he heard that he had just eaten the flesh of a child, he vomited violently.

This startled everyone, and they broke out in a cold sweat, wondering what had gotten into the King of Hell.

Some who had long disliked Lu Renjia's behavior were furious and gritted their teeth inwardly, thinking that this bastard really dared to be so wicked and take such a crooked path.

If Governor Xiao really gets addicted to it, wouldn't the children of Xuzhou City be in trouble?

It's truly hateful; he deserves this calamity!

He Bi was always cowardly. Even when he suffered a great injustice, he could only vomit and cry, thinking that he would go back and complain to the Fifth Prince.

Didn't you say you were in cahoots with Chief Supervisor Xiao?

What kind of gang are they? They're even more ruthless than enemies!

He said that it sounded weird that I had a good relationship with his wife. So you call it having a good relationship when you cheat on someone?

How can a prince be even more stupid than him? Sleeping with the same woman doesn't make you brothers-in-law; you two are rivals in love.

Revenge, this is absolutely revenge!

Xiao Yuan must have a grudge against Jin Zekang to retaliate against him like this.

Good heavens, he's been kind his whole life, never even daring to kill a chicken, and now he's eaten a person.

Ugh, he's filthy, he can't live like this!

He Bi dared not cause trouble for the Lu family head, but his anger overcame his fear, and he clamored for Xiao Yuan to give him an explanation, saying that he had gone too far.

Chief Supervisor Xiao smashed a wine cup on Lu Renjia's head, instantly causing him to bleed profusely. He shouted for his men to pin him to the ground.

"So you also know that cannibalism is not something a human being should do, then why are you so tarnishing my reputation?"

"Who told you that I, the Grand Eunuch, eat people? You saw it with your own eyes!"

After saying this, Xiao Yuan clapped his hands, and immediately servants brought up two little babies. In addition, the male prostitute and the skinny horse also led out two children of seven or eight years old.

Xiao Yuan coldly looked at the people on the field and said,

"I am an official appointed by the imperial court and a close minister of the emperor. I have traveled thousands of miles to help with disaster relief. I am worthy of the emperor and the people."

But for no reason, you people have ruined my reputation. Do you really think I, the Grand Eunuch, am good-tempered as you keep throwing mud at me?

Look, there are not only babies but also toddlers, and the beauties being given are both men and women in pairs.

Is this the kind of person you think I am?

These days, I, the Chief Supervisor, have been keeping a low profile and conducting private investigations because I want to see what kind of monsters and demons you all are.

Fortunately, the result was not bad; after all, the rich and heartless are a minority.

Lord He, considering your tireless efforts in raising funds for the disaster victims, I, the Governor, will show leniency.

But you've tarnished my reputation so severely, you owe me an explanation. Do you accept it?

We must acknowledge it!

After realizing that he hadn't eaten human flesh, He Bi came back to life and accepted whatever Supervisor Xiao said.

Xiao Yuan intended to use He Bi's matter to blackmail Jin Zekang, so he didn't say anything more and looked at the others coldly.

"The Lu family has committed countless atrocities over the years, including disregarding human life, bullying men and women, and seizing their property and imprisoning them. When I return to the capital, I will naturally report this to the imperial court."

The Han and Lu families colluded to commit at least ten murders; their property should be confiscated and they should be imprisoned to await further judgment.

The Lu family was the one who sent the infant, and the Han family was the one who sent the young boy and girl.

The head of the Duan family, who had brought the male prostitute and the thin horse, knelt down with a thud.

Damn it, I should have known better than to send inanimate objects; none of the people I sent living ones ever fared well.

Xiao Yuan glanced at him disdainfully and said, "Considering that the Duan family voluntarily donated ten thousand taels of silver to aid disaster relief, this Grand Supervisor will make an exception."

From now on, stop engaging in those crooked and shady practices and focus your energy on doing the right thing.

The Duan family head, having escaped a calamity, kowtowed repeatedly. As for whether he had mentioned offering ten thousand taels of silver, that was no longer important; he would just send it over as soon as possible.

Seeing that he had finally come to his senses and his expression had improved somewhat, Xiao Yuan coldly swept his gaze over the crowd and said...

"Consider the gifts you sent as your contribution to the disaster victims. I will erect a merit monument at the city gate to record your deeds."

From now on, we should do more good deeds to accumulate merit, and not follow the example of the Lu and Han families who courted their own demise.

To everyone's surprise, not only did they escape disaster, but the things they sent out were also not wasted.

Regardless of the original reason for giving money, as long as it is engraved on the merit tablet, it is a matter of bringing glory to one's ancestors.

Xiao Yuan's reputation suddenly reversed, and while everyone praised him, they couldn't help but complain about He Bi.

That guy's mouth is looser than an old lady's cotton trousers waistband; he spouts nonsense and makes them misunderstand the Grand Supervisor.

Seeing everyone's expressions, He Bi felt a pang of guilt. He already lacked any official authority, and now he was even more pathetic.

He Bi, He Bi, why bother? Your wife is right, he's just not cut out to be an official!