Fake Eunuch: Discovering the Emperor is a Woman!-Chapter 132: The Poisonous Black Stone

"Since there’s no need to worry about planting grains for now, that place is indeed most suitable.

The valley is not only far from our Capital City but also distant from the surrounding populace, thus avoiding any refugee disturbances to their daily lives.

Next year, after the snow melts, these people will return to their hometowns, and by then, we won’t even have to worry anymore about this kind of land.

Therefore, I believe that from any angle one considers, what Eunuch Lin has proposed is extremely apt."

It’s clear to see that this old fellow highly approves of what Lin Yi has said, and his agreement stems from a desire to see Lin Yi and the Emperor made fools of.

After the Minister of the Supreme Court spoke up, the ministers below also began to stand up one after another, taking turns to voice their agreement with Lin Yi’s statements.

Furthermore, they provided grandiose reasons, some speaking even more convincingly and earnestly than the Minister of the Supreme Court.

Later, they even went on to compliment Lin Yi for his long-term vision.

Faced with their praises, Lin Yi maintained a smiling expression throughout.

To everyone watching, this no doubt made them think that the guy was just too young.

A few compliments and he’s lost all sense of direction.

How could such a person be entrusted with great responsibilities?

However, the more this happened, the more excited they became, after all, Lin Yi was the Emperor’s man, and they were not.

Fortunately, the young Emperor had already learned of Lin Yi’s true intentions through his hints.

And she knew that this time, Lin Yi’s mention of Nanshan wasn’t made on a whim, he had seriously considered it.

Although she didn’t know what use he had for Nanshan, given everyone’s suggestions, she could only display a helpless expression and went with the flow, entrusting Lin Yi to handle the matter.

Upon hearing the Emperor’s affirmation, a subtle smile appeared on everyone’s faces.

And after the court had been dismissed, Lin Yi was summoned directly to the Imperial Study Room by the young Emperor without even leaving the city.

When Lin Yi arrived, all the Palace Maids and eunuchs had already been dismissed by the young Emperor.

Before Lin Yi could bow to the young Emperor, he was immediately greeted with her voice:

"Speak, what exactly are your intentions? What is the use of this Nanshan? Why do you insist so much on having it?"

Looking at the young Emperor with furrowed brows, Lin Yi walked up to her and gently began to massage her shoulders:

"Ha, Your Majesty, you really are brave. To actually give me Nanshan without fully understanding my intentions?

Aren’t you afraid that mishandling the refugees could harm your reputation?"

Feeling the kneading on her shoulders, the young Emperor didn’t show any displeasure.

On the contrary, she closed her eyes and enjoyed it, although her tone was not without annoyance:

"Since you insist on having it, there must be your reasons. But I’m very curious, what about Nanshan is so attractive to you? Could it be that you have your eye on the Black Stone?"

After saying this, Lin Yi, who was kneading her shoulders, paused abruptly, his heart also filled with surprise, not expecting the young Emperor to guess his thoughts.

Following the pause of Lin Yi’s hand, the young Emperor suddenly opened her eyes, turned around, and stared intently at Lin Yi:

"Don’t tell me you really have designs on that Black Stone?

I must tell you, although the Black Stone can be used for heating and fire, it emits a very lethal poisonous gas.

The people have tried using it before, but thereafter, cases of poisoning and death occurred almost every day.

Thus now, just speaking of Black Stone turns people pale. No one dares touch it.

When winter comes, the people would rather freeze to death than use it for warmth."

Watching the young Emperor’s enthusiastic expression, Lin Yi was very calm and waved his hand:

"Hehe, Black Stone, like swords, can kill the enemy but also hurt oneself.

To put it plainly, everything has two sides.

There are advantages and naturally disadvantages, and the reverse also stands true."

After straightening the young Emperor’s head, Lin Yi continued massaging her shoulders and explaining:

"Indeed, when burned, Black Stone releases poisonous gases that can be lethal.

But Your Majesty, have you considered if the poisonous gas could be vented during burning, would that still lead to poisoning?"

Not waiting for the young Emperor to speak or think it over, Lin Yi’s voice rang out again:

"The reason why the people were poisoned using Black Stone in the past was due to improper use.

This time, I indeed have plans for the Black Stone; I want to turn it into something useful.

If I can remove all its poisonous properties, Your Majesty, just think about how useful Black Stone could be?"

Upon hearing this, the young Emperor immediately frowned:

"If the Black Stone is non-toxic, then of course it would be incredibly useful.

The people wouldn’t have to worry about warmth in winter anymore, but how could this be possible?"

Frankly, the young Emperor still didn’t believe Lin Yi could turn the dangerously toxic Black Stone into something harmless.

However, since Lin Yi said so, a voice in her heart told her that Lin Yi could definitely do it.

"I remind you, don’t mess around. This matter involves the lives of thousands of people. If it’s not handled properly, the consequences could be very serious.

I would rather you not touch these things and not bear the consequences that arise from it."

When she spoke these words, the young Emperor’s face wore a very serious expression.

It isn’t hard to imagine that if this matter were not handled well, for Lin Yi, there would be no merit but instead a fatal disaster.

In such a case, even if she wanted to protect Lin Yi, it would be extremely difficult.

For this reason, she would rather not pursue this matter than lose Lin Yi.

Although the young Emperor’s tone was rather harsh, Lin Yi could sense the fullness of concern in her words.

"Hehe, as for this, I naturally have my plans. If the Ministry of Industry were not under our hands, this matter would not be easy to handle.

But now that we have the Ministry of Industry, this matter becomes very feasible.

Let’s do this: I will first lead the people to Nanshan, and before implementing this matter, I will first make a batch of samples to show Your Majesty."

...End of Chapter...