Chapter 81 Entrusting Half a Lifetime (Continued)! Little Xie's mind wandered to new ideas...

The other party viewed him as a mortal enemy, which displeased the emperor.

However, it is impossible to tell whether the dragon's displeasure stems from an offense to his imperial authority, or from some burgeoning expectation that is creeping into his heart like tendrils.

Ying Xi raised her left foot and kicked hard!

System task: Have Xie Qianli apply the medicine (6666/???)

Sweetheart: "Wow! There's even more acting and entertainment! Your Majesty is so generous! Mwah, Your Majesty!!!"

Sweet Tong's voice rose several decibels again.

That left foot really put force into kicking someone.

However, when he kicked Xie Qianli in the right shoulder, the armchair he was sitting in quickly moved backward, making a long creaking sound.

Ying Xi's soles immediately went numb.

"hiss……"

It hurts even more now!

Xie Qianli suddenly raised his eyes.

He was kicked by the emperor, but his body didn't budge.

Xie Qianli's palms were burning hot as he gripped Ying Xi's right foot tightly, as if he had just caught a silver fish that had just emerged from the water. Beneath the icy silver armor, a blazing fire of passion burned within him.

Restraint only intensifies the need.

Xie Qianli couldn't deny that he had deliberately used force just now.

When his palm touched Ying Xi's skin, his actions preceded his reason.

Reason compelled him to immediately release the emperor's right foot, but in retrieving the dragon's foot, he accidentally pinched the emperor, causing him pain.

He glanced down and saw a patch of light pink fly up from Ying Xi's ankle.

With his right foot still in his hand and his left foot poking into his shoulder armor from kicking him, Ying Xi frowned instantly.

Xie Qianli quickly released the emperor's foot.

"Your Majesty, I deserve to die a thousand deaths!!!"

Ying Xi was naturally angry.

His feet were still numb and tingling. He had suffered a great loss, but hadn't punished the other party at all, nor had he even harmed them in the slightest.

Looking down at the distance between them, Ying Xi said in a displeased tone, "Why didn't you dodge this time!"

"Your Majesty..." Xie Qianli paused slightly.

He pondered the meaning behind Ying Xi's words, unsure whether he should hide or not.

If an emperor were to punish someone, wouldn't he have done so long ago?

Xie Qianli gradually felt a sense of panic and confusion, and longed to peek out, like a new bud sprouting from the ground in early spring.

He pursed his thin lips and chose to lower his head and remain silent.

Ying Xi pressed on, "I'm asking you a question."

Xie Qianli hesitated for a moment before replying, "Your subject dares not dodge."

"You dared to do that just now?" He was still dissatisfied with his overreaction. Ying Xi began to interrogate him.

Xie Qianli became even more anxious, considering the matter more carefully, and explained cautiously, "Your Majesty... I shouldn't have dodged just now."

He lacked confidence, hence Ying Xi's coldness.

He even suddenly thought of the tragic ending of their past lives.

The emperor, unilaterally bringing up old grievances, said, "It is because you have become distant from me that you reacted this way instinctively. I have always thought that I have treated Xie Qing well, but Xie Qing has another set of accounts in his heart, and he is only thinking about his own affairs."

Suddenly, Xie Qianli was secretly taken aback.

Ying Xi suddenly became sarcastic.

But the emperor wasn't angry because of his own offense. He listened to Ying Xi's words and wondered if she still wanted him to get closer to her.

"..."

Alarm bells rang in his mind, and his cold, handsome features were completely disrupted, like a deep pool.

Xie Qianli lowered his eyes even further, calmly suppressing his panic. The situation before him seemed to be telling him that his wish might actually come true.

His palms were completely soaked with sweat.

His breathing quickened, and he belatedly realized that Ying Xi did indeed treat him in a way that was somewhat different from others.

In the palace, in the camp, on the deck...

She wrote a letter urging herself to return to Beijing quickly to be with him.

When suppressing bandits, they waited in the camp.

When seasick, I always tell myself that seasickness can only be relieved by getting close to someone.

He felt a tightness in his throat; the details of his interactions with the emperor didn't hold up to scrutiny, perhaps because he didn't know how to give subtle hints.

It's a waste that he's always been favored by the bright moon!

Could it be that Xiaoxi is hinting at... herself?

He was in love with Xiao Xi, and Xiao Xi was in love with him too...

Xie Qianli's blood boiled.

Beneath the snow-capped silver armor, his entire being seemed to be ablaze.

His excitement prevented him from discerning the reason for Ying Xi's sullenness.

Seeing Ying Xi's even colder expression, Xie Qianli was gripped by a sense of panic.

He wanted to pounce on her and unleash his full affection, but he was also afraid that it was just his imagination, that he had been longing for it for too long.

Xie Qianli could only use thicker iron chains to restrain the restlessness in his heart.

At eye level, however, came into view Ying Xi's jade-colored toes. The touch of the emperor's skin surpassed even the lychees transported from Lingnan to Chang'an; it turned out that even a light touch would bring a blush to her skin... sparking a series of reveries.

He quickly stopped the car.

Xie Qianli lowered his head as low as it could go.

He replied in a hoarse voice, "Your Majesty, I have no disloyal intentions. From now on, I will never hide again."

I don't believe the nonsense that straight men spout.

Glancing at her left foot, Ying Xi slowly curled her toes, and the numbness and pain subsided considerably. Tian Tong was right; it really was hard everywhere.

System task: Have Xie Qianli apply the medicine (9999/9999)

Ying Xi said irritably, "Get up. That's enough for the medicine. Keep dodging if you need to. My kicks hurt."

Task prompt: All your current functions have been restored. The host has performed exceptionally well; reward: +9999 Charm Points.

—How much more?!

Ying Xi was stunned.

I've never seen such a large number in this broken system before.

Back then, with his 2,000 charm points, he swept through the Ministry of Personnel. With over 9,000 charm points, wouldn't he have influenced the entire Guangling City?

Just then, I heard someone shouting loudly outside the study:

"Help! Help me! Help me!"

"Your Majesty, please save me..."

***

The cries for help continued, growing increasingly desperate. It was Lian Qing calling out.

This is nobody's fault but his lack of self-control.

Lian Qing was originally standing outside the study, intending to only take a glance.

But after just one glance, I couldn't help but look again.

"Why not take advantage of the fact that it's your general and His Majesty's melon?" Lian Qing cautiously peered closer to the door.

He saw the emperor kick the general. Those snow-white toes, kicking anyone would make their heart itch. Lian Qing suddenly let out a silly grin, his imagination running wild.

Unexpectedly, the emperor's charm suddenly increased inside the room, affecting those outside, and even Qing Sheng began to harbor fantasies he would never normally dare to have.

Grandpa Falcon stared sternly. Then he swooped down and began scratching wildly at him.

"Help!"

"save--"

"The bird is killing me!!! Help me!!!"

The study door was gently pushed open.

The emperor's slender figure appeared in the doorway, with General Xie standing beside him.

As soon as its owner appeared, the tea bird became obedient and sensible, instantly and smoothly withdrawing its strength, behaving as if it were playing with someone.

It seemed as if Lian Qing was crying and howling for no reason.

Xie Qianli frowned deeply: "You've been outside the whole time?"

"..." Lian Qing was dumbfounded.

Lian Qing blushed deeply, feeling as if she was about to be silenced.

Lian Qing had no choice but to lie through his teeth: "This humble general just arrived—the Yongning Prince's Mansion has been repaired, and this humble general requests Your Majesty to move there. This is true!"

This is like trying to hide something obvious; Xie Qianli was half-believing, half-doubting.

Tea Bird couldn't speak, so it couldn't expose Lian Qing and could only stare blankly and gurgle.

Ying Xi: "Prepare the carriage."

"yes."

The emperor spoke with the tone of a superior, his demeanor incredibly dignified. Yet, the thin undergarment he wore gave him an air of delicate fragility.

The extreme contrast makes one want to get closer, yet can only look up in awe, leaving even Qingxin feeling flustered and confused.

He didn't know what was wrong with him.

Suddenly, General Xie said, "His Majesty's legs have just been treated with medicine, so he should not walk too much. Prepare a carriage and head to the Prince's residence."

Apply the medicine?

Lian Qing muttered to himself, doubting his previous judgment. He secretly peeked into the study.

Sure enough, the person came out of the study, leaving only a solitary celadon medicine bottle on the floor. The two men acted naturally, as if the innocent were innocent.

Lian Qing: "..."

Lian Qing was deeply disturbed. It was just some medicine applied?

Why did applying the medicine cause such a commotion?

wipe--

It seems that only he who is lewd sees lewdness.

Lian Qing didn't dare to say a word and quickly went to call a car.

***

Upon returning to the Yongning Prince's Mansion, Ying Xi did not make a grand entrance.

In fact, given his status as emperor, he could do whatever he wanted in Guangling County, announcing his triumphant return home, which was perfectly normal and not unreasonable.

But because he could do it so easily, he didn't want to.

After renovation, the Yongning Prince's Mansion looks brand new.

Ying Xi strolled in the garden.

Lang Xun was not by her side; his bodyguard was supposed to be Xie Qianli. Xie Qianli walked behind Ying Xi.

The garden was a riot of colors, with bricks, tiles, grass, and trees all vibrant and bright.

The bloodstains are gone.

The hole in the Taihu stone that could have been used to hide someone is now blocked by the stone. That stone hole holds memories of childhood games of hide-and-seek, and the soldiers in charge of the construction, of course, were unaware of it, sealing it off tightly.

Ying Xi reached out, his slender fingers touching the stone wall that could no longer be opened. Things had changed; this was the royal palace that was both familiar and unfamiliar to him.

But no matter how beautifully it is renovated, his father and mother will never come back.

Ying Xi's lower lip trembled.

Not wanting anyone to realize his profound sorrow, Ying Xi changed the subject.

"How is Dang'er?"

Xie Qianli: "Alive."

Ying Xi raised an eyebrow slightly, noticing that the answer was too concise.

Nine thousand charm points are indeed useless against straight men. The emperor compared his ministers to those who became increasingly talkative after his charm points were increased.

Koma is definitely a straight man; using him for missions is much safer.

Even though she felt slightly uncomfortable, Ying Xi weighed the pros and cons and nodded.

"The old man who saved my brother and me was surnamed Qiao. Old Man Qiao died a very tragic death, and his descendants were also harmed by Jia Ruzhen. I can only posthumously confer upon him the title of Earl of Loyalty and Righteousness and have him enshrined in the local ancestral hall."

Xie Qianli knew about the deeds of the old man at Anren Pharmacy.

The old man protected the emperor, and although it was also to avenge his own son, his determination was truly beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Xie Qianli's reaction was more positive than before: "Your Majesty is wise. I will convey the decree to the city later."

"Furthermore," Ying Xi suddenly said with a serious tone, "if Prince Yong makes a fuss about coming to see me, we don't need to pay any attention to him for now."

"I order Prince Yong to observe three years of mourning for Mr. Qiao, and to refrain from indulging in sensual pleasures. If he does not comply, I will disown him as my brother," Ying Xi said.

I did not kill Bo Ren, but Bo Ren died because of me.

Prince Yong is inextricably linked to Mr. Qiao's death.

As for what to do with his younger brother afterwards...

After a moment's thought, Ying Xi sent him back to the capital, fearing that he might relapse into his old ways and cause trouble.

Ying Xi sighed: "I received a memorial at noon saying that the eastern front is attacking Lujiang. Our western front is about to approach Linchuan, and the two armies will meet at the enemy's capital."

"The two-month deadline is now halfway over, and I cannot afford any unforeseen changes."

"I will personally lead Prince Yong on the expedition and keep him under the supervision of the army."

Xie Qianli's heart tightened.

Prince Yong is a big problem. He is full of schemes to escape, often speaks rudely, and even has ulterior motives towards his elder brother. Placing him by Ying Xi's side is like planting a hidden danger that may erupt at any time.

Xie Qianli advised, "The battlefield is not a game; Your Highness should not linger."

The implication is that the brat should go back to Chang'an.

“But who can guarantee that there won’t be any mistakes while escorting him?” Ying Xi asked rhetorically.

Countless painful lessons have shown that neither the head of the Imperial Guard nor the Court of Imperial Clan Affairs can subdue Prince Yong.

But Xie Qianli still believed that bringing Prince Yong along was not a good thing. He remained silent.

Ying Xi said to him, "Among those who are of equal status to Dang'er and can keep him in check, none other than Xie Qing in the army can compare."

Ying Xi said calmly, "What I mean is, let's put him out in the open and you can discipline him for me."

Xie Qianli was stunned.

It seemed as if a thousand strings had appeared in the air of the Yongning Prince's Mansion, sensitively tugging at Xie Qianli's nerves.

Xie Qianli was breathing heavily, and unconsciously raised the corners of his mouth.

Thinking about his parents' past.

Princess Huining, the mother, married her father, who was more than ten years her senior, partly because her younger brother was too young to control the court. Her mother needed to rely on her father's military power and prestige.

Isn't this a kind of entrustment?

Xie Qianli felt a sweet warmth rising in his heart after being hinted at twice today.

His heartstrings were twitching, and he couldn't help but overthink.

But they could only probe each other's feelings; he couldn't get the information out of them no matter what he tried.

He could only suppress his already high expectations once more, his gaze falling on Ying Xi's back. The emperor, having just bathed, had his hair tied up, his long hair swaying behind him, the ends soft and flowing, each strand tickling his heart.

Xie Qianli slightly adjusted the positions of the two of them.

He enveloped Xiaoxi in his shadow, his possessiveness swelling with every step he took. Xie Qianli's lips curled into a smile.

Ying Xi, speaking impatiently from the front, said, "What do you think about putting these people under your command?"

"I will certainly live up to Your Majesty's expectations; Your humble servant obeys."

Great, adding nine thousand charm points is just as respectable.

Yingxi didn't know whether to feel helpless or relieved. Emboldened by her mischievousness, she decided to play a trick on him.

Yingxi asked him, "You naughty steed, if you find a lover in the future, will you never speak more than three sentences to her?"

The speculation seems to be gradually coming true, and the hints are almost becoming explicit!

Xie Qianli's throat felt like it was about to explode.

He was inspired by Ying Xi and was filled with excitement.

After weighing the details of the past, I came to the conclusion that Xiaoxi might also like me.

Having gained one thing, they were already greedy, wanting to verify even more.

Ying Xi stopped in front of Xie Qianli at this moment.

The two overlapped almost one after the other.

The imperial fragrance emanating from his hair lingered. Desire transformed into an uncontrollable lust, and Xie Qianli's breathing quickened; the fragrance itself became an invisible hook, drawing him in.

Why bother being a gentleman?

Besides, he isn't either.

The emperor suddenly turned halfway around, his gaze sharp, and said, "I just remembered something. I didn't leave any clues, so how did you know I was in Guangling County?"