Chapter 96 Gu Huizhou's Reform: The methods of male prostitutes in brothels should not be used frequently.

The two had hardly been apart since the war ended, but three months ago news came from the grasslands that a newly appointed official had been involved in corruption and embezzlement. This person's behavior was completely inconsistent with the regulations established by Minister Yao. Once this news reached the capital, it caused a great deal of discussion in the court.

The most common suggestion was to quickly detain the person, and leave the rest of the matter to the Ministry of Justice, with His Majesty or Minister Yao assigning an official to handle it. Almost everyone thought so.

But Li Wenjing remained silent.

He felt he shouldn't have done that, and Yao Ruyi thought the same thing.

That evening, after packing his things, Minister Yao left overnight.

We headed straight for the grasslands.

The next day, the court was completely silent; even the smallest things could make the emperor furious.

This low pressure lasted for three months until recently when news finally came from the grasslands. It was said that the matter from a month ago had been properly handled by Minister Yao, and all the officials there had been thoroughly investigated. It was also said that Minister Yao would be able to return to the capital in the next few days.

Upon hearing that Minister Yao was about to return to the capital, everyone immediately understood how Minister Xu Yi had felt during the period when he was serving as Vice Minister and overseeing the country.

Back then, Vice Minister Xu longed for His Majesty's return to the capital day and night; now, they also long for Minister Yao to return to court as soon as possible.

The two ministers broke out in a cold sweat during the morning court session. They dared to speak again as soon as they left the palace, and they huddled together and whispered to each other...

"I never thought His Majesty was so stern, but I've seen it for the past three months. Even the slightest mistake will be found out. Tell me, how many people have been demoted and exiled in just these three months?"

"This... is indeed a bit too much, but it's within reason."

“My lord, that may be true,” the man said, glancing around, “but if Minister Yao were here, His Majesty would have no time to concern himself with such matters!”

"Spending all day playing chess and writing calligraphy with Minister Yao, doesn't that give you something to do? Unlike these past three months, His Majesty has been reviewing memorials all the time, and has investigated officials in every region, afraid that trouble might arise somewhere and Minister Yao would have to make another trip." He spread his hands, "Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut!"

"Yes, Your Excellency is right. His Majesty has indeed been... diligent in his duties these days."

Their emperor is considered a diligent and wise ruler among the emperors of recent dynasties, not to mention the new emperor of Xiao Kingdom who just ascended the throne a few days ago. I heard that the new emperor always threatened to cancel court sessions, which terrified several ministers.

"Hey, let's not say any more. Be careful in your actions, lest someone find fault with us."

"Hahaha, why must you be so trembling, my lord? Even so, His Majesty can distinguish right from wrong."

"Alas! I was wrong, I should slap myself!" With that, the minister actually slapped himself.

"Very well, Your Excellency, please have mercy." The other official was short and stout, with a kind and benevolent smile. "I'll invite Your Excellency to have some wine, let's have a good time."

"become!"

Xu Yi had been walking behind the two for quite a while, but no one noticed him.

Since hearing the two men mention His Majesty, Xu Yi had been standing motionless in the shadows at the corner of the alley. He only came out after they finished talking. These days, Minister Xu's eyes had been dull. He dared not speak of His Majesty, but he dared to talk about his colleague. "Who says otherwise? A dignified Minister, leaving as soon as he says he wants."

If he didn't know the relationship between His Majesty and his brother, he would have thought that the Minister of Personnel had also been exiled.

With a long sigh, Xu Yi turned and stepped onto another street, heading towards his residence.

Outside the capital city.

With about four or five days left before they could enter the capital, Yao Ruyi couldn't help but feel overjoyed.

He wanted to talk to Gu Huizhou. He left before he could tell Gu Huizhou. He knew without a doubt that if he had told Gu Huizhou, Gu Huizhou would not have let him leave. But Yao Ruyi was not only planning to appoint officials to the grasslands.

Inside the carriage, the carriage swayed gently. A fair hand, bearing several scratches from the past few days, held a water jug. The knuckles were distinct and the veins were faintly visible. Minister Yao drank the last sip of water from the jug, then shook the bottle with a helpless expression, gazing towards the capital. "Back then, didn't he also go on a personal expedition without a word?"

Why should I blame him?

As an emperor, Gu Huizhou could personally lead an expedition for the people of the country; how could he, as the Minister of Personnel, not make a trip to the grasslands to appoint officials?

It's all for Dayun.

The earth on the grassland smells wonderful.

Mushroom took a moment to savor the aroma; even the soil there seemed to smell of milk.

As they saw houses gradually appearing ahead, the driver wiped his sweat and called back, "Sir, we've reached a small town ahead. We can rest here."

"That would be great."

Upon arriving at the post station, the coachman took the carriage off and tied it up. Yao Ruyi strolled around the streets for a while before returning to his room. They had to stay there for a day, and even if he wasn't tired, he wanted the coachman to rest.

After closing the door, Yao Ruyi packed the things she needed to take the next day and took out two letters from her bosom that she hadn't had time to mail back to the capital.

His white brocade robe was somewhat dirty, especially his chest, which was covered with more than one patch of gray mud. He patted it off twice but couldn't get it off. However, when he shook the porcelain bottle in his hand, there was only one pill left.

Yao Ruyi was reluctant to eat it, saying, "It's okay if it's a little dirty."

He left in a hurry, only taking a change of clothes with him. Since he didn't have time to wash his clothes, he used his magic to conjure up a new set. Now, not wanting to waste his magic, and having given all the loose silver he had to the poor people he encountered on the road, Minister Yao could only return to the capital in this drab gray robe.

A high-ranking official like himself makes himself look like a penniless scholar.

"Hey, please enjoy your meal, sir." The waiter brought over two vegetarian dishes and a few meat buns, then left with a smile.

Yao Ruyi smiled at the man. He was originally handsome, but after years of working in the court, his mannerisms had become influenced by Gu Huizhou. Now, even though he was good-looking, people dared not provoke him. The waiter instinctively felt that this was no ordinary young master. He bowed and scraped, then turned and left.

After eating and drinking his fill, Yao Ruyi looked at the letter in his hand again and muttered, "I'll talk about it when I get back to the capital." He squeezed the letter in his hand, a hint of displeasure on his mushroom-shaped forehead. Why didn't Gu Huizhou reply to him?

For three months straight, there wasn't a single reply.

He would simply have a pile of porcelain bottles delivered to him every month. One of the bottles contained pills made from his blood, and the rest were various kinds of medicine for injuries.

"Who cares?"

Despite saying that, Yao Ruyi still tidied up all the small bottles in her bundle, placed them carefully on the table, and turned to blow out the candle.

Five days passed in the blink of an eye.

The coachman looked at the city gate in the distance and smiled. "Sir, we've arrived in the capital."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work."

"Thank you so much, sir!" The coachman took the silver from Yao Ruyi and smiled so broadly that his eyes almost disappeared.

Yao Ruyi stepped down from the carriage, his eyes crinkling with a smile, as if they held a galaxy.

Gu Huizhou, he's back.

"Little Nineteen!"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Yao Ruyi recognized the person before even turning around. "Thirteen! Are you here to pick me up?"

Yao Ruyi had two steamed buns stuffed into her hands by Thirteen. "Eat up, you haven't eaten anything this morning, have you?" Thirteen chuckled. "Not really, His Majesty didn't tell me you were coming back."

He looked her up and down, "Minister Yao, where have you been coming from?" She looked travel-worn, not like a high-ranking official.

While munching on a steamed bun, Yao Ruyi proudly said, "Half a month ago, I encountered a bandit's den at the foot of the mountain, and I even dealt with a whole bunch of bandits." Her tone was exactly like that of a young master eager to take credit.

Although he had made considerable achievements in the court over the years, he had always been treated as a younger brother by the thirteenth prince. Yao Ruyi had also gradually come to regard the thirteenth prince as an elder brother, so naturally she wanted to take credit for him. "How about it?"

"Our little Nineteen is truly amazing!" Thirteen retorted without reservation.

The two entered the city without incident, and Thirteen secretly instructed, "His Majesty has been in a bad mood for the past three months, so you'd better try to appease him when you see him."

"Yes, I know." Mushroom nodded obediently. "I also brought you dried meat and grassland sheep milk wine." Yao Ruyi said, patting the heavy bundle on her shoulder.

Thirteen was taken aback. "How come there's another one?" He had just received one.

"I want to bring more." Mushroom's smile was so beautiful that no one could get angry at her.

Thirteen felt helpless and distressed. "Put it down quickly, I'll take it." With his small frame, his shoulder was probably all red again.

"It's nothing, it's nothing." Yao Ruyi waved his hand. He was much better about these things now, which was probably related to his improved magical power.

Thirteen ignored him and snatched it away, saying, "Don't you dare say you brought some for us too. Give them all to His Majesty, you hear me?"

"How can Your Majesty eat so much?" Yao Ruyi asked, puzzled.

"That's how it is. I'm doing this for your own good." Thirteen sighed, his eyes filled with mixed emotions. "If His Majesty can't finish it, he'll share it with us. We appreciate your kindness."

"Alright then."

As they talked, they arrived near the Cloud Palace. After returning the two large bundles to Yao Ruyi, Thirteen pushed the person forward, saying, "Go quickly."

Perhaps His Majesty has been waiting since last night.

"Okay, sure."

Walking through the long corridor, everything in the Cloud Palace felt both familiar and strange. Yao Ruyi looked around excitedly, carrying two large bundles on his shoulders, one on each side. He almost recognized Cui Xiangzhu from afar.

Tears almost welled up in her eyes. "Oh! Your Excellency, you're finally back!" The lines around the head eunuch's eyes had become more pronounced over the years, and he now looked every bit the part of a eunuch. "Come, come, Your Excellency, please come in!"

"Quickly, Xiao Dezi, help the adults carry the bundle."

Cui Xiangzhu continued, "These are all for His Majesty, right? You're so thoughtful, sir! His Majesty will be very pleased to see them!"

He was holding a dark, black thing in his arms. The black ball had just fallen asleep, but now the little thing was sniffing around and suddenly looked up, its yellow-green eyes darting around. "Meow!"

"It's a string of beads!"

Zhu Chuan'er was the name Yao Ruyi gave to the little black cat. It was because Gu Huizhou always liked to play with his strings of beads, which were made of cinnabar, agate, or jade. Yao Ruyi didn't like wearing those things, but he liked to hold the little black cat, so he named the cat Zhu Chuan'er.

Beads, strings of beads...

Mushrooms like it.

"Oh!" Cui Xiangzhu only let Yao Ruyi hold the kitten for a second before taking it back. "Zhu Chuan'er is probably about to eat, so this old servant will take it away to feed it. Your Excellency, please go and check on His Majesty!"

Yao Ruyi thought about it and said, "Alright, thank you, Eunuch Cui."

"Hey! Sir, hurry up!"

Yao Ruyi took her two bundles from Xiao Dezi and excitedly headed for her bedchamber.

"Gu Huizhou, I'm back!"

For the past three months, no one dared to utter the name "Gu Huizhou." Cui Xiangzhu, who was holding a little black cat outside the hall, vaguely heard these three words and was so moved that he almost shed tears. "Ah! He's finally back!"

"Meow!" The little black cat was dissatisfied. It was no longer a kitten. It was a plump cat with shiny fur, looking like a master raised by a wealthy family.

Despite its robust appearance, the black cat had a mild temper. Cui Xiangzhu hugged and rocked it a couple of times, and its anger subsided. "Meow—"

The head eunuch carried the cat out, saying, "Later, later I'll take you to see Lord Yao."

Yao Ruyi hadn't seen Gu Huizhou for three months and missed him terribly. He quickly put the two large bundles on the ground with a "thump," then strode over to the desk and headed straight for the emperor who was reviewing memorials.

"Gu Huizhou!" Yao Ruyi stepped forward and leaned on the table, her eyes as round and bright as the string of beads outside the window. "I'm back."

"Yes, thank you for your hard work, sir."

The man in the high position smiled, took a moment to look up from the memorial, and then, as if to get by, glanced at it before returning to the memorial.

Yao Ruyi frowned. "Gu Huizhou?"

The person still ignored him, and Mushroom's brows furrowed even deeper. Remembering what Thirteen had said about having to coax him properly, he quickly moved closer. Before moving closer, he used his remaining magic power to change into a new robe, transforming himself back into a fragrant and soft little mushroom.

"Gu Huizhou, I'm really back. I missed you so much."

Yao Ruyi leaned forward again. He had figured out what Gu Huizhou liked. He deliberately rested his chin on the palm of Gu Huizhou's hand on the table, then leaned forward again, rubbing his Adam's apple against Gu Huizhou's index finger. He smiled, looking obedient.

The obedient Gu Huizhou sneered inwardly.

He suppressed the urge to grasp that fair neck, smiled gently, and lifted Yao Ruyi's head, letting him rest his head on the table. "My lord is tired, why don't you rest early?"

Yao Ruyi paused, realizing that this tactic wasn't working anymore?

He blinked, quickly stood up, walked around the table to stand beside Gu Huizhou, and plopped down on the armrest of the dragon throne, leaning directly against the emperor. If some ministers in the court saw this posture, they would surely say that Minister Yao had ulterior motives, and that the reason why there were no women in the harem was mostly because Minister Yao had deceived His Majesty...

Yao Ruyi smiled sweetly, "Your Majesty, I miss you."

On the other side, out of the mushroom's sight, a hand with bulging veins pressed against a stack of books, its surface obscured by a memorial in its hand. Gu Huizhou nodded, patting Yao Ruyi's head with one hand, "But you haven't seen Zhu Chuan'er yet. She's been very well cared for by Cui Xiangzhu. It would be good to go and see her. I'm sure the master is thinking of her."

...

Cui Xiangzhu took the beaded string to stroll around for an hour. When he returned, he thought it was time to prepare dinner. The Minister had just returned, so he should make more of his favorite dishes. However, as soon as he entered the courtyard, the head eunuch was stunned.

With a "meow," the beaded string jumped out of his arms, darted over and affectionately rubbed against Yao Ruyi's hand, then leaped onto the table to eat a small piece of jerky that Yao Ruyi had just broken off.

"Oh dear! What's wrong, Lord Yao? We just served dinner. You've been eating dried meat on the grasslands for over a month. Why are you eating it again now that you're back?"

Seeing Yao Ruyi's appearance, Cui Xiangzhu had a bad feeling. Could it be that the two of them had quarreled as soon as they got back?

Yao Ruyi snorted coldly, "I love to eat, I eat it every day."

What... what's going on here!

Yao Ru turned away angrily, clutching the beaded string, not wanting to speak. He had just spent an hour coaxing Gu Huizhou, and apart from those two sentences, he had nothing else to say to him, acting like he was dealing with a courtier.

It was always the same few phrases over and over again: "Your Excellency is resting," "Your Excellency is tired," "The Ministry of Personnel is doing well," "There are still memorials to read"...

She seemed completely unwilling to acknowledge him.

"My lord is definitely overthinking things!" Cui Xiangzhu didn't know what to say at this point. Didn't he know what kind of person His Majesty was? Wasn't he just waiting for the Minister to coax him?

"Minister, His Majesty is also concerned for you. Life in the capital is so much more enjoyable. His Majesty must want you to stay in the capital or the palace. You have been gone for more than three months, and His Majesty's heart aches every time he thinks about you."

Cui Xiangzhu himself was unmarried, yet he could easily utter comforting words.

"I'm not going to pay any attention to him anymore. Eunuch Cui, you can go now. I'm going to eat all this dried meat tonight."

So much dried meat? Did you eat it all?

Cui Xiangzhu's vision went black.

He exclaimed "Ouch!" and turned to head towards his bedchamber.

On the other side, Gu Huizhou frowned deeply, holding a booklet in his hand. He opened the page and saw the words "Playing hard to get" written in large, gleaming characters.

The text below reads in smaller print: "Remember, many customers especially like to play hard to get. Don't go along with them too much, otherwise they won't treat you like rare treasures. You have to make sure they can't have you from time to time."

This storybook was found by Twelve last time. Gu Huizhou tried it repeatedly and successfully. After Yao Ruyi left, he took out the storybook early on and read through all twenty-odd techniques. In the end, he chose "feigning indifference to lure the prey".

We need to let that mushroom experience the feeling of gain and loss, otherwise it won't just be three months, it might take three years to leave...

As he thought this, a dark glint flashed in Gu Huizhou's eyes, and the veins on the back of his hand bulged. Thinking about how that person had suddenly disappeared three months ago, the thought of locking him up would occasionally flash through his mind, but he would then suppress it.

That mushroom is timid; it might get scared...

With a sigh of relief, the emperor on his high throne cleared the cloudiness in his eyes and lowered his head again to carefully study the book on the table.

Squeak—

Cui Xiangzhu came in with a smile, but there was a bitter taste in his smile.

He watched as one of them munched on dried meat in the courtyard, and the other read a book in the hall, his mind buzzing. "Would Your Majesty like some tea?"

The head eunuch squinted and brought over the tea that Xiao Dezi had just brewed. "Your Majesty, please have a taste. It was just transported back from Jiangnan. Lord Yao just said he liked it very much."

The man paused in reading, "What else did he say?"

When asked this question, Cui Xiangzhu had a lot to say: "Your Majesty, you don't know this, but Lord Yao said he wants to eat both bags of dried meat, and that he wants to finish them tonight."

"This...this...this old servant remembers that this was brought back by Lord Yao for His Majesty, but His Majesty does not like it?"

With a long sigh, "Why didn't Your Majesty write a letter to inform the official sooner?"

The man paused again.

Cui Xiangzhu understood. He suppressed a smile and said, "Then this old servant will go and serve the meal. Please remind the imperial kitchen to make more of Lord Yao's favorite sweet cakes?"

"Um."

"This servant takes his leave."

The moon was bright and the stars were few. Even in the darkness of summer, the sky was still clear. Yao Ruyi watched as the palace servants carried exquisite porcelain platters into the hall. Even Zhu Chuan'er had the urge to follow them in. Mushroom felt more and more aggrieved, "Why are you ignoring me!"

I haven't replied to his emails for three months!

"By the way—" Yao Ruyi couldn't bite into the meat halfway through her bite. She looked up angrily and met the man's smiling eyes. "Lord Yao, it's time to eat."

"No, I want to eat jerky." Yao Ruyi tried to pull back the piece of meat, but she couldn't.

"Gu Huizhou!" Yao Ruyi tried again, but to no avail. Frustrated, she bit down on Gu Huizhou's hand, leaving a tooth mark but no blood.

The emperor smiled gently, squatted down, and looked up at the person in front of him. "Your Majesty, I am hungry. Would you like to have a meal with me?"

"I have been unable to eat or sleep properly while you are away, and I have even lost weight from hunger."

This is true. As soon as Yao Ruyi entered the palace today, she could tell that Gu Huizhou had lost weight again. He had lost all the weight he had gained back.

Her tone shifted instantly, "Why aren't you eating on time again?"

"With the Lord absent, I cannot eat." Gu Huizhou was dressed in a red robe today.

He loved this vibrant red, and he looked really good in it.

Yao Ruyi snorted coldly, "I'm not going to pay any attention to you."

"I was wrong."

Yao Ruyi was taken aback, but still ignored her.

"I was wrong in every way, please enlighten me, my lord. I was too arrogant today. I wish you would say some kind words to me, Ruyi. I was overjoyed to hear you say you missed me."

Yao Ruyi felt a surge of joy at his words, but she remained silent.

"Ruyi, Ayi," Gu Huizhou often called him that at night.

"Ruyi, I've missed you, I've missed you for three months. I've thought about you day and night, so much so that I can't eat..." Gu Huizhou said, then got up and moved closer to Yao Ruyi's side, about to press a kiss on Yao Ruyi's neck.

"Hmm—Gu Huizhou!"

Yao Ruyi stood up angrily and said sullenly, "Go eat!"

"Yes, Ruyi, have dinner with me."

After he finished speaking, he stood there looking at Yao Ruyi, as if he wouldn't leave unless Yao Ruyi left.

"Gu Huizhou!" Yao Ruyi frowned. "What are you doing!"

"Yao Ruyi, I miss you." He then leaned closer.

Yao Ruyi was really angry. He would ignore her for a while and then keep doing this.

The mushroom was completely baffled. "I really don't want to talk to you anymore."

The two were under the plum tree in the courtyard. The palace servants had left early, and even Cui Xiangzhu was standing on the other side of the long corridor. No one could hear them talking.

A moment of silence.

Gu Huizhou silently took out a booklet from his bosom, "I made a mistake."

"Twelve was given to me half a month ago. Some male prostitutes in brothels are used to flattering customers. I took a look and thought I'd try to please the Immortal Lord." Gu Huizhou said in a light tone, but Yao Ruyi could always hear the helplessness in his voice.

It seems that his departure this time has hurt Gu Huizhou's heart.

Her anger subsided considerably in an instant. Yao Ruyi glanced at the man before her, then looked at the booklet with suspicion. Everything was new except for the page on "Playing Hard to Get," which showed signs of being turned...

Mushroom's anger immediately dissipated. She stepped forward and took the man's hand, only to have it gripped in return. "Gu Huizhou, it's not like I'm not coming back. My leaving doesn't mean I dislike you in the slightest. The Ministry of Personnel's affairs are my affairs."

A glint of light appeared in Gu Huizhou's eyes, and a hint of excitement flashed in them. "Really?"

"It is certainly true."

Yao Ruyi quickly confirmed, took out both letters from her bosom and handed them to Gu Huizhou, pointing to the dried meat on the table, "They're both for you."

Gu Huizhou took the opportunity to embrace the person, saying, "If that's the case, I'm very pleased."

From afar, Cui Xiangzhu watched the two embrace and finally smiled.

The bedchamber was dimly lit by candlelight. Two figures embraced on the dragon bed. The two bags of dried meat, which the Minister had personally carried back, were placed on a shelf next to the emperor's desk, along with some other important items.

Yao Ruyi threw the book away, saying, "Don't read it anymore. Gu Huizhou, I truly love you. I told you that years ago."

"It won't change."

Leaning against the man's chest, Yao Ruyi couldn't help but place her hand on Gu Huizhou's muscular chest.

He missed them terribly after not seeing each other for three months.

“Heh,” the man’s voice was deep, and Yao Ruyi heard him murmur “hmm.”

"Ruyi, I miss you." One soft kiss after another followed, and Yao Ruyi was once again dazzled by the flickering candlelight.

"Gu Huizhou, I miss you too."

As the night deepened, the head eunuch rummaged through a booklet, turning the pages by candlelight to the very end: "Give in, make the customer feel sorry for you..."

The head eunuch looked grave. "What are all these things?"

One day later.

As dawn broke, a light rain fell. Cui Xiangzhu had instructed the palace servants to clear the water from the courtyard early in the morning. Gu Huizhou and his men had just stepped out of the door when they could smell the fragrance of flowers mixed with the clear dew. Yao Ruyi thought that the dew must taste delicious at this time.

But he has to go to court now.

Gu Huizhou gave Cui Xiangzhu a look, and the head eunuch immediately understood. "Minister, His Majesty ordered yesterday that tea freshly transported from Jiangnan be brewed with dew for you. Would you like to try some?"

Mushroom smiled and said, "Okay."

Yao Ruyi turned around and went back to the Cloud Palace.

Gu Huizhou stood still. When he saw the person go inside, he reached into his pocket and pulled out another book. It looked like it had been read countless times and the pages were wrinkled. "Burn it."

"Yes, Your Majesty, please rest assured."

After the morning court session, the chief eunuch finally had time to do what His Majesty had instructed him to do. He found a secluded place, took out a tinderbox, and burned the booklet to ashes. In the process, he seemed to vaguely see words like "guest" and "feigning indifference"... which seemed to be the same as those in the book from the previous night.

But he did whatever His Majesty asked him to do, and quickly burned everything to ashes. Cui Xiangzhu immediately tidied up and went back to serve His Majesty.

The matter on the grasslands had just ended, and Yao Ruyi was returning to court today and still had to go to the Ministry of Personnel for a while. In the Cloud Palace, only Gu Huizhou remained, the man standing in front of the table, fiddling with the beads in his hands.

He wasn't a male prostitute, and Mushroom wasn't his customer.

Seemingly having figured it out, the emperor snorted coldly; he had learned the wrong things. Some things were best left unsaid, only to be played with by his immortal lord at night.

Yao Ruyi likes him, what does it have to do with those things? If that mushroom likes him, he'll just play with him.

Her eyes narrowed slightly, but Yao Ruyi liked him, and Yao Ruyi liked him too.

I've figured it out.

The sound of playing with the beads gradually stopped. Cui Xiangzhu was startled when he saw the door suddenly open. He quickly followed the emperor and asked anxiously, "Does Your Majesty have something important to discuss?"

Today, Gu Huizhou changed into a black and red robe, which matched Yao Ruyi's official attire very well. "Yes, escort the Minister back to the palace."

Cui Xiangzhu quickly followed, "Yes."

Before long, the chief eunuch followed the emperor from the Cloud Palace to the Ministry of Personnel and back to the Cloud Palace. Many people saw the emperor taking people away from the Ministry of Personnel, even Minister Yao was confused.

Hurry up and walk to the corridor.

"What's wrong? Is something important?"

"Yes, I miss you."

Yao Ruyi's ears turned red. Every time he heard this sentence last night, Gu Huizhou would move. "I understand."

"Yao Ruyi, I miss you."

I miss you too.

Three months of longing erupted at this moment, the deep kiss even more sincere than the night before, an uncontrollable surge of love. Yao Ruyi was held tightly in someone's arms, so tightly it hurt, and he could clearly feel the man trembling slightly. "Yao Ruyi..."

"I think of you every day, I want to go to the grasslands to bring you back, and then lock you up in the Cloud Palace, where only I can see you." Gu Huizhou said in a low, hoarse voice, while placing soft kisses on Yao Ruyi's ear.

Yao Ruyi tilted his head back and breathed slightly. He had heard what Gu Huizhou said, and he knew that Gu Huizhou would not do such a thing.

"Gu Huizhou, I miss you too."

"I know, I saw it."

Speaking of Xin Yaoruyi, he was displeased. He stared into the man's eyes and asked, "Why didn't you reply to my letter?"

The man paused, then said, "I wrote every single one of them. I'll take you to see them."

Why didn't you send it to me?

The man laughed, "You're dull-witted and learned methods you shouldn't have." He leaned forward, his hot breath hitting Yao Ruyi's ear, and Mushroom shrank back.

Yao Ruyi smiled, "Then I won't hold it against you."

As the two walked under the eaves, the drizzle started again, precisely at the exact moment they stepped onto the eaves, ripples spreading across the puddles on the ground.

Instead of being angry, the head eunuch laughed and pointed at the scene, saying to the group of eunuchs behind him, "Look, this is truly a joyous occasion!"

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