Imperial court examinations always judge by appearances; those who are unattractive are not wanted, while top scholars are expected to be young and handsome.
Even more so within the Imperial City, unattractive eunuchs and palace maids can only perform menial tasks and are never allowed to serve directly beside the Emperor nor are they sent out on tasks.
But due to their physical condition, coupled with their long-term servitude of bending and kneeling before their masters, many eunuchs have delicate and feminine features.
However, the eunuch standing before us not only looks distinguished, but his physique is strong and muscular, clearly not the kind that serves others.
"Marquis Yang Zhenshan, may I know who this eunuch is?" Yang Zhenshan stepped into the front hall and asked.
