"Now you know why we eunuchs are so chummy with those compassionate Buddha Masters in Zhengde Temple, huh? So you see, you barked up the wrong tree from the start. There's no deal, unless you can also give us sons."
With that, the fat eunuch turned, ready to sit back down in his sedan. Just as he bent over, he seemed to remember something and lifted his head to look at the group before him. "Oh, by the way, Godfather also said that when the fighting starts, his people won't get involved. However, if you lot really do manage to force the Empress Dowager back to the inner palace, Godfather will join your cause in a heartbeat."
The eunuch departed, leaving the others with grim expressions.
Li Huowang hadn't wanted to meddle in the affairs of Da Qi, but after some thought, he couldn't help but move to Zhuge Yuan's side and ask in a low voice, "The power disparity is too vast. It feels like there's barely anyone in Youdu on your side. This is like a mantis trying to stop a chariot."
