Sensing the shadow before him, the boy's lips curved into a barely perceptible smile.

Then, taking advantage of General Gu's lack of attention, he quickly switched to a serious expression.

She turned to the side, closing her eyes even tighter, looking sullen.

Looking at the boy beneath him, Gu Linyuan felt another pang of heartache.

Was it because he didn't care enough about the young emperor in the past that things have turned out this way?

Thinking about it this way, he was truly an unqualified minister entrusted with the care of the young emperor.

Gu Linyuan moved his lips, but remained silent.

Actually, he didn't know what he wanted to say.

After all, I was the one who pushed the person away, and now I'm apologizing. I feel guilty.

Although Eunuch Lin told him that His Majesty was very happy in the afternoon, it seemed like he was putting on an act.

However, the honest and simple general could not fathom the emperor's intricate thoughts.

After hesitating for a moment, he braced himself and said:

"Your Majesty, I was wrong. Please open your eyes and let me explain, okay?"

Si Jin remained silent, closing his eyes even tighter: "I have said that I will not meet the General outside the Hall of State Affairs in the future. A king's word is law. General Gu, please return."

Gu Linyuan felt a headache coming on.

He was very good at fighting on the battlefield, but not good at coaxing children...

No... it's about appeasing your wife...

However, since emotion prevailed over reason, he had no choice but to unconditionally submit to his youthful spirit.

"Your Majesty, I was lying to you today. That woman was just someone I hired to act; she's just a maid from the General's mansion."

"The reason I did this is that I did not want you to be criticized by the world because of me."

"But I truly love you, and I truly cannot bear to part with you, Your Majesty, please don't be angry."

"Jinjin, I was wrong, please don't be angry anymore, okay?"

Emperors do not speak.

With a slight twitch of her thick, long eyelashes, she opened one of her almond-shaped eyes and gazed with interest at the general, who was covered in sweat.

Commanding tone:

"Keep coaxing me. Once I'm happy, I'll open my other eye too."

Gu Linyuan had no choice but to continue:

"Your Majesty, all the mistakes in today's events are my fault. If Your Majesty opens your eyes, you may do whatever you wish. I will submit to your will."

Upon hearing this, Si Jin's eyes suddenly lit up.

He opened his eyes, reached under his pillow, and took out something he had obtained from the Imperial Hospital.

He slowly brought it to Gu Linyuan's lips, his words a malicious attempt to entice him, even changing how he addressed General Gu: "Uncle, I have a piece of candy here that I'd like to offer you."

Gu Linyuan was slightly taken aback, and his face turned slightly red.

He lowered his head, took the so-called "candy" and put it in his mouth. Then, he quickly hugged Si Jin and gently kissed her.

In the end, Si Jin swallowed the "sugar".

The plan did not proceed as originally intended, and alarm bells rang in Si Jin's mind. She pushed away the person next to her.

Like a little animal with its fur standing on end:

"No! I can't stay with you tonight, I have to go, I have to go first..."

Unfortunately, as soon as he stood up, it felt as if all his strength had been drained away, and he unconsciously slumped back down.

Two tears slid unconsciously from the corners of her eyes.

Unexplainably docile and gentle.

Tears welled up in the boy's eyes and he couldn't help but reach out to tug at Gu Linyuan's sleeve, gently shaking it, much like he was pleading.

"Uncle QAQ"

As she spoke, her slightly hoarse voice was already tinged with sobs.

Gu Linyuan felt a sharp pang in his heart.

A surge of evil fire rose from the depths of his heart, instantly spreading throughout his body and burning away all his reason.

So the general pressed his emperor down.

Deviating from morality and virtue, deeply ingrained in emotions.

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