Li You glanced at the eunuch, and the solemnity in his eyes made the eunuch's heart sink, causing him to close his mouth.
"Eunuch, speak with caution," Li You said, "Do you realize the weight of the word 'rebellion'? If there is a mistake, neither you nor I can bear it."
The eunuch blushed, having spoken out of turn. It was his fault for overthinking the Emperor's orders before coming from the capital.
Clearly, the Palace Department was supposed to come, so why send a eunuch? Young Li You followed the Emperor in his early battles and has always been one of the most trusted. Yet, now the Emperor is uneasy about his tasks, perhaps because Li You once recommended Song Xian after returning from Zhenzhou...
Realizing this, the eunuch understood he must keep a close eye on Song Xian, missing nothing.
Upon hearing of Song Xian's conflict with the Palace Department, he spoke in haste and almost gave Li You leverage against him.
