The Second Eunuch Regains His Manhood

Chapter 231: The Jaybird

Spring Flower House, huh?

In my previous life, it was a little something I stealthily enjoyed as a crown prince. Even though I was a eunuch who couldn’t even comfort myself, I wasn’t deprived of sexual curiosity.

To live a second life through the Rebirth Great Method as an alpha male, I naturally had to learn about the female body.

Thus, before practicing the Rebirth Great Method, I immersed myself in not just the Spring Flower House but also in books discussing the affairs between men and women, discreetly inviting talented gentlemen to interview and indirectly acquire sexual knowledge.

Of course, since I was a eunuch, direct experience was out of the question. I lacked the necessary equipment. Sure, there were methods involving hands and mouths, but engaging in actual acts would only add to my misery. So, I refrained.

Anyway, there it was—the Spring Flower House.

Moreover, the images depicted in it were not the traditional Chinese painting style from the Ming dynasty but rather a modern cute girl art style that I had previously commissioned from artists in my past life.

‘Not just simple Spring Flower illustrations, huh?’

Not only did it have the distinctive art style, but it was also in the form of an adult comic, with a story added to the illustrations I had made in my last life.

The plot was simple.

A lowly servant, who had raised a highborn lady from childhood, harbored feelings for her. Later, the grown lady, crossing the social boundary, passionately pursued the servant, leading to a tale of fiery love.

In Korean style, it could probably be titled, “Why Did the Young Lady Serve Rice to Dolswe?”

Only one person in the whole world could create such a masterpiece.

The Crown Princess.

She must have seen my Spring Flower House in my past life and crafted this specially for me.

Of course, since the Spring Flower House was a top-secret item, I had thoroughly hidden it away in a locked chest under my personal bed. Hence, I had never shown it to the Crown Princess. But knowing her, she would have suspected something.

After I practiced the Rebirth Great Method, the possibility that she had seen my hidden collection exploded.

‘Caught red-handed with my collection.’

My face turned red.

It was like the secret folder of naughty files hidden in my computer hard drive suddenly being exposed to the world.

And the person who discovered it was none other than the Crown Princess, who regarded me as a daughter!

But my reaction was entirely opposite.

Thud!

My lower half stood erect, like Everest. It had been so long since I’d come across adult content, and it was incredibly stimulating. While my mind and lower body were in conflict, I was in torment.

Tap.

A note fell from the pages of the Spring Flower House.

I unfolded the note. The handwriting looked familiar.

‘A message from the Crown Princess.’

It was indeed her.

She was right-handed but had trained to use her left hand, allowing her to write in distinct styles with either hand.

Typically, she wrote with her right hand, but when communicating secretly with me, she used her left to avoid detection.

The use of her left hand indicated that, just like in my previous life, this note was a kind of secret exchange diary written for my eyes only.

I read the note.

[How have you been, Noya?]

Unlike the usual formalities, the Crown Princess called me “Noya” without reservation.

After inquiring about my well-being, she continued.

[Did you enjoy the Spring Flower House I gifted you? It was crafted especially to your taste.]

My taste?

To what extent did the Crown Princess know about me?

Just as I felt I knew almost everything about her, I realized she probably knew almost everything about me as well.

But when faced with the fact that she knew my private tastes, it was understandably a bit shocking.

[I hope you enjoy it. Once I take my position, I’ll gift you something better than a Spring Flower House—a Wine Pond and Meat Forest.]

Did she say she would gift me a Wine Pond and Meat Forest?

While it wasn’t exactly a bad thing, it became awkward knowing it was the Crown Princess—someone who saw me like a daughter.

Isn’t it a little weird for your daughter to suddenly say she’s setting up a harem for her father?

Feeling slightly awkward while reading the Crown Princess’s secret letter, I finally got to the main point.

[According to Dongchang’s investigations, this Blood Spirit Strengthening Method will use not only Gangsimajon but also Sosumahu as materials.]

The Blood Spirit Strengthening Method.

The name of the great method for empowering a Demon. They plan to use Sosumahu too?

While this wasn’t unexpected, seeing it in writing ignited a blaze of anger within me.

Had I developed feelings for Sosumahu over these years?

I felt a wave of rage directed at the Blood Sect for attempting to use her.

[But Sosumahu is a woman you cherish, Noya. So, I’ve prepared a countermeasure. I mobilized the magicians belonging to Dongchang and got the Heavenly Alliance’s cooperation to craft a talisman. I’ve hidden the talisman in the Spring Flower House.]

Reading the Crown Princess’s words, I infused my internal energy and searched the Spring Flower House for the talisman.

Soon, I sensed something responding within one of the pages. I checked the responding page.

‘A double page.’

It appeared as a single page on the outside but was actually two pages glued together, used for concealing notes and such—a classic yet effective method of hiding correspondence.

I carefully pried apart the double page using my fingernail infused with my energy.

Inside lay indeed a powerful talisman, radiating significant energy.

[If you burn this talisman and make Sosumahu consume the ashes on the day of the ceremony, you can disrupt part of their great method and even deal a blow to the resurrected demon.]

So, I needed to make her eat the talisman’s ashes?

After familiarizing myself with the usage method, I carefully placed the talisman back into the hidden double page and sealed it shut.

Almost instantaneously, its energy vanished completely. It seemed the double page had been specially treated with a spell to conceal its power.

I read the final part of the Crown Princess’s note.

[Once this is over, I plan to invite you and your women to the Central South Sea. Now that I’ve reached a position of authority, I believe I deserve to see your face.]

The Central South Sea, modernly known as Zhongnanhai.

The royal garden. Unlike common gardens with just a few pavilions, it had towering buildings scattered amidst the green forests and lakes, suitable for accommodation and even state affairs—a place reminiscent of a summer resort.

In my previous life, the Crown Princess and I preferred holding state affairs in the scenic Zhongnanhai over the desolate Forbidden City.

It was essentially the location where the Crown Princess and I used to reside.

The Crown Princess was inviting me and those around me to our old home in this life.

‘It seems I’m going to revisit my old house after all this time.’

With that thought, I memorized all the contents before burning the note with Threefold Meditation.

We were near enemy territory now. I couldn’t afford any slip-up.

Watching the note turn to ash and scatter, I tucked the Spring Flower House into my embrace and prepared a substantial feast of pork dishes before heading back to the Mosan Sect.

*

After meeting with Lee Cheol-soo.

The messenger colleen Gwang Jaryang encrypted the information she received from Lee Cheol-soo and other intel he had brought. She wrote it down meticulously on a note and dispatched it via a carrier pigeon.

Flap flap flap!

With a flutter of wings, the message flew through the night sky of Jiangsu Province.

Thus, the information sent by Gwang Jaryang was quickly delivered to the upper ranks as a top-priority alert from Dongchang and eventually reached the Crown Princess, who was in the Central South Sea.

“Your Highness Crown Princess, a letter has arrived from Dongchang.”

With the eunuch’s announcement, a securely sealed letter was presented to her.

Juga-yul received the sealed letter, tore open the seal, and began reading the report drafted by Gwang Jaryang.

A sparkle lit up her eyes.

‘It specifies the exact date of the great method.’

Though Dongchang had uncovered most of the secrets regarding the great method, they hadn’t pinpointed the exact date.

But now, Noya had generously shared the timeline with her.

‘Noya has successfully conveyed my gift.’

Even though it was written in her left hand, Juga-yul would surely recognize it.

Just thinking about the fact that Noya had confirmed the letter made her heart race as if it were about to burst.

Unlike the last note, this one contained very personal messages.

Along with that, it had the Spring Flower House filled with unique illustrations that Noya adored.

Juga-yul had prepared everything for Noya.

‘Heh heh, Noya, I hope you’re not still hiding the Spring Flower House in a locked chest under your bed?’

Contrary to Lee Cheol-soo’s assumptions, Juga-yul had known about the secret chest under the bed containing Noya’s treasures since the times when Lee Cheol-soo was alive in his past life.

Moreover, Juga-yul had repeatedly read the contents of the Spring Flower House—Noya’s legacy—while shedding tears in a world without Noya.

Thanks to that, she had memorized every single detail in the Spring Flower House, down to the last dot, including all the illustrations.

Every possible position and situation recorded in that book was etched in her mind.

‘Noya, this time, I will bring to life every scenario you cherished from the Spring Flower House.’

In her previous life, she was a man but lived a life where she couldn’t act as one.

Therefore, she only gazed at the Spring Flower House.

Now, she would fulfill every detail with her own body on the bed.

An indecent situation that couldn’t be uttered, but if Noya desired, it would all be possible.

Juga-yul licked her lips suggestively.

It was coming soon.

Soon, the day would arrive when both Noya and all the other women would bear witness.

Though the Crown Princess was absent now, she wouldn’t be lonely forever.

And Juga-yul had immense patience.

She could wait until that day arrived.

‘I’ll be waiting, Noya.’

Today as well, lost in thoughts of Noya, Juga-yul smiled while feeling the breeze by the lakeside.

*

That day.

I had returned to the Mosan Sect after packing a generous feast of pork from Dongchang’s residence.

The Taoists guarding the Mosan Sect Mountain Gate saw the pork dishes I had brought and let me pass without suspicion.

Once back in the Separate Wing, I summoned Sosumahu, Jeoksawol, Geumhu, and Wi Soryeon to succinctly explain the key points from my visit to Dongchang.

[So they were really trying to use even my Blood Demon as materials. I thought it was suspicious… These are unforgivable bastards. I will definitely make that Blood Demon suffer!]

Naturally, the most intense reaction came from Sosumahu, the very subject of the matter.

[Opting to hide the talisman in the Spring Flower House? They really have some unique tastes, those horned pervs.]

[Spring Flower House? I-I’m so embarrassed just from hearing about it…!]

I had kept the Spring Flower House from the Crown Princess for the sake of her dignity and honor, claiming it was something provided by Dongchang.

It was customary for Dongchang to absorb the blame during such times.

As Joksawol vented her frustrations towards Dongchang and Geumhu seemed to respond with bashfulness as she sent a mind message, I glanced at them.

[Then I’ll keep this Spring Flower House. Since my reputation is already tied to the infamous Chae-hwa-eum-jeok, having it in my possession won’t raise any suspicions among the enemies.]

[I understand.]

Sosumahu replied. Geumhu and Wi Soryeon appeared completely flustered with red faces.

Jeoksawol shared a similar reaction.

Wait, was Jeoksawol blushing? When our eyes met, she startled and quickly averted her gaze. It seemed that while she had no qualms discussing the Spring Flower House, she was actually quite shy about it.

[Then, I’ll conclude this strategy meeting now. Not only did we learn of the enemy’s operational plan, but we also devised a way to extract the Upper Clear Secret with the cooperation of Dongchang…]

All the preparations were complete.

Now all that remained was…

[…to confront the resurrected Blood Demon.]

The Blood Demon.

All I had to do was face off against its resurrected form!

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