SBCEJM -Chapter 183 A Female Eunuch? Fellow “Women in Disguise” at the End of the World

The next day after court, Feng Zexuan did not return to the manor directly.

She decided to go to the Imperial Study and meet that thieving eunuch.

When she entered, she saw several ministers standing inside. Her father and brother were also present.

Everyone stood with bowed heads, focusing their attention on the emperor at the top.

However, her father and brother were clearly distracted today, their eyes constantly drifting toward one direction.

Following their gaze, she saw a small eunuch grinding ink in a corner.

The eunuch looked about fifteen or sixteen years old, thin and frail, head lowered. His presence was so weak he was almost invisible.

【System, is that little eunuch Liu Quan?】

The system immediately responded:
【Yes, that’s him. Normally he has almost no presence, but his stealing skills are top-tier.】

Feng Zexuan stared closely at the thin figure.

She had come specifically today to stake him out—she had to catch this cunning thief in the act.

Xiao Juechen raised an eyebrow when he saw her.

“May I ask why the Northern Protector King has come?”

He knew very well that this girl never did anything without benefit.

For her to come to the Imperial Study on her own initiative, something unusual was definitely going on.

Feng Zexuan quickly bowed.

“Your Majesty, all the treasure buried beneath the Golden Throne Hall has been fully entered into the treasury. This is the ledger.”

She handed over a thick stack of account books.

Xiao Juechen flipped through them, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

The treasures of the former dynasty truly lived up to their reputation—far exceeding his expectations in both quantity and value.

“In just a few days, you’ve recovered it all. The Northern Protector King truly works with remarkable efficiency.”

He set down the ledger, satisfied.

“This achievement cannot be ignored. I shall reward you…”

【Here it comes! Another reward!】

Feng Zexuan was secretly delighted, already imagining what the emperor would grant her.

At that moment, the system suddenly warned:

【Host! Liu Quan is making a move!】

Her attention snapped back instantly.

【Here it comes!】

The emperor and ministers also froze upon hearing her thoughts.

Liu Quan is making a move?

What move?

Feng Huai An and Feng Ze Kai exchanged excited glances.

Finally! They might catch this slippery thief!

Even the Crown Prince Xiao Ming Xuan perked up, eyes bright.

Everyone instinctively turned toward the thin eunuch.

They saw him carrying a tea tray, walking lightly past the Minister of the Dali Court, Zhang Jin.

Head lowered, expression obedient—completely normal.

But upon closer inspection, his right hand held the tray steadily, while his left hand subtly brushed past Zhang Jin’s waist.

Fast—so fast it was almost invisible.

In the blink of an eye, Zhang Jin’s purse had vanished.

Feng Zexuan’s eyes widened.

【Damn! That technique is insanely professional!】

【Even better than the pickpocket videos I saw in modern times!】

【Is this guy some legendary master thief?】

Feng Huai An was inwardly stunned.

No wonder this little eunuch had never been caught for so long.

This skill was genuinely extraordinary.

Xiao Juechen narrowed his eyes, watching with interest.

But at that moment—

Perhaps sensing someone’s gaze, Liu Quan’s hand trembled slightly.

The already-stolen purse slipped from his fingers.

“Thud—”

A dull sound echoed.

The room instantly fell silent.

Everyone’s eyes locked onto the purse on the ground.

Liu Quan’s face turned deathly pale.

【Huh? So many openings?】

【I thought he was a real expert!】

【Was he nervous?】

Zhang Jin looked down and saw his purse at his feet.

He touched his waist—empty.

“You…”

He glared at Liu Quan, about to speak.

Then the system suddenly exploded in Feng Zexuan’s mind:

【Host! Major discovery!】

【This Liu Quan is not Liu Quan!】

【He is his younger sister, Liu Ying!】

Her mind went blank.

【What? A female eunuch?】

【System, are you sure?】

【Eunuchs… aren’t they supposed to be… “removed”?】

【Wait… are there female eunuchs too?】

The system replied helplessly:

【Host, only men become eunuchs. Women are called palace maids.】

【She is cross-dressing as a man!】

Feng Zexuan clicked her tongue.

【Isn’t that just like me?】

【We’re fellow “women disguised as men” in the same tragic fate!】

【Wait—how did she even get into the palace?】

【Don’t they inspect people?】

【Did she… actually attach something and then…?】

The more she thought, the more suspicious it became.

Xiao Juechen’s gaze instantly turned sharp upon hearing her thoughts.

A woman sneaking into the palace disguised as a eunuch?

That was far too bold.

Could she be a spy?

Feng Huai An and Feng Ze Kai exchanged looks, both stunned.

This trick wasn’t much different from what Feng Zexuan herself once did…

This gossip just got huge.

Crown Prince Xiao Ming Xuan was even more shocked, mouth slightly open.

A female eunuch?

This was explosive.

Liu Ying’s instincts screamed danger as the purse hit the ground.

She quickly scanned the room, panic rising.

Her heart sank.

Everyone was staring at her.

And Zhang Jin was glaring at her like he wanted to tear her apart.

It was over.

She had to act.

She forced herself to calm down.

Pretend.

Just keep pretending.

She bent down and picked up the purse casually.

“Sir… your purse dropped.”

She handed it over politely, as if nothing had happened.

Zhang Jin was speechless.

This…

What was he supposed to do?

She even “kindly” returned it.

How could he accuse her without proof?

Feng Zexuan admired her silently.

【Incredible adaptability!】

【She’s even better at flipping the situation than some modern scammers!】

【If she didn’t steal, she’d probably achieve something big in life.】

Xiao Juechen’s mouth twitched slightly.

This female eunuch was indeed clever and quick-witted.

Without the system’s warning, they might have all been deceived.

Feng Huai An sighed inwardly.

She escaped again.

And since she’s a woman… they couldn’t even strip-search her in public.

It would be difficult to catch her today.

They would have to wait for another opportunity.

Zhang Jin finally forced out a sentence:

“Thank you.”

Liu Ying bowed her head and stepped back, her fingers clenched tightly in her sleeves, sweat soaking her back.

That was close.

Too close.

【System, hurry up!】

Feng Zexuan immediately demanded.

【How did she get into the palace?】

The system immediately began its revelation:

【Host, she was originally a palace maid.】

【As for the real Liu Quan—where did he go?】

Feng Zexuan quickly asked: