Just as the shadow of the woman faded from his sight, and the darkness settled over his eyelids, the rope around his neck suddenly snapped.,The status of eunuchs was at a low point during the Ming Dynasty's historical trough. Military generals couldn't regain their footing after the Tumu Crisis, and Emperor Jiajing had been staying away from court for over a decade. Now, it was an era dominated by civil officials, providing the best opportunity for commoners to climb the ranks of government.,Lost in his complex thoughts, Lin Hao-ran didn't know how long he sat at the bridge until the setting sun was about to disappear behind the mountains. He then let out a long sigh and stood up to go home.。