Chapter 84 Chapter 83 Your Majesty has a good relationship with Long Yang, Your Majesty is Cheng...
The next day, Gu Shiyan moved into a side hall of the Zichen Palace under Mu Congmo's eager gaze.
This was the result of the two people's discussion. At first, Gu Shiyan only wanted to choose a side hall that would not attract much attention, but in the end he could not resist Mu Congmo's soft and hard persuasion.
Ever since Gu Shiyan moved into the palace, Mu Congmo had been finding all sorts of excuses day and night, abandoning the vast main hall and insisting on squeezing into this side hall with Gu Shiyan. Gu Shiyan simply indulged him, and after Mu Congmo's treacherous scheme was punished, his mood improved considerably.
Not only were the servants keenly aware of this, but even the civil and military officials at court had benefited greatly from Gu Shiyan's presence. They vaguely noticed that the emperor hadn't given them any trouble during court these days, and their submitted memorials hadn't been rejected. Even the emperor's expression had softened considerably. They didn't know if it was their imagination, or if something truly auspicious had occurred.
Isn't this a great thing for Mu Congmo? The person he's been thinking about is now sleeping in his arms all night long. The curve of Mu Congmo's mouth didn't even fall when he was sleeping.
The only thing that made him a little dissatisfied was that Gu Shiyan seemed to be somewhat resistant to that kind of thing, which puzzled the young emperor.
Mu Congmo had been fretting over this matter for the past few days, trying to come up with a solution. It just so happened that Gu Shiyan hadn't gotten up yet today; he was alone in Chengming Hall reviewing memorials, but no one knew what was hidden beneath them.
There was no expression on Mu Congmo's face, but he was looking at the booklet in his hand very seriously, afraid of missing any details. I don't know what made Mu Congmo look at it so seriously.
His slender fingers flipped the book, making a slight sound, mixed with the sound of burning candles in the hall. At this moment, Mu Congmo looked like a diligent emperor.
His face occasionally flickered with sudden realization. He carefully examined the contents of the booklet, which revealed two men's bodies entwined. Everyone assumed that Chengming Hall was where the emperor handled government affairs, but who could have imagined that the emperor read not memorials but a booklet like this?
After watching for a long time, Mu Congmo felt a little hot. He picked up the tea beside him and took a sip. The wind outside the window blew on the ice, bringing with it a cool breath, but this did not relieve Mu Congmo's restlessness.
He closed the booklet in his hand and casually stuffed it into the cushion in the inner room. He couldn't let Gu Shiyan see this thing, otherwise he would definitely be embarrassed with his thick skin, Mu Congmo thought.
Then he left the eunuch's footsteps. He had waited for a long time today, but Gu Shiyan still hadn't come. Mu Congmo was a little puzzled. He didn't bother him much last night. If it was this time in the past, Gu Shiyan would have been reading in Chengming Hall.
Without Gu Shiyan by his side today, Mu Congmo couldn't even concentrate on reading the memorials, so he picked up the picture album that he had specially asked Zhang Shu, the director of the Imperial Hospital, for that day.
The scene of that day is still imprinted in Mu Congmo's mind, and even more so in Zhang Shu's.
For the elderly Lord Zhang, this was a complete shock. He even suspected his eyesight was blurry, but after repeated confirmation, he realized he had heard correctly: the emperor, seated at the head of the table, was indeed asking him how two men should conduct sexual intercourse.
Zhang Shu's eyes hesitated. How could he have landed in such a big trouble out of nowhere? He lowered his head, not daring to look at Mu Congmo's expression. He could only hear the sound of the emperor fiddling with his jade ring. It seemed that the emperor at the top was somewhat displeased with his silence.
Seeing this, Zhang Shu, no matter how reluctant he was, could only suppress his inner fear. His body trembled uncontrollably, and the emperor's dissatisfaction was deepening. Finally, he could only ask in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty...Are you talking about the person who does the work, or the person who enjoys the emperor's favor?"
Mu Congmo's cold voice was the last straw that broke Zhang Shu's back. "Of course it's Cheng Huan's person."
The emperor's tone was matter-of-fact, without a trace of shyness, and there was even a hint of disdain in his eyes, as if he was wondering why Zhang Shu would ask such a question.
Zhang Shu thought to himself, "Oh no! What I was most worried about has finally happened. The current emperor not only has a sexual relationship with Long Yang, but also... even with the lower body. This is absolutely absurd. How could a dignified emperor enjoy the pleasures of others?" However, Zhang Shu didn't dare say these words to Mu Congmo, and he didn't even dare to show any emotion on his face.
Although he was deeply shocked, he suppressed his fear and said, "Your Majesty, men's sexual intercourse is extremely painful and harmful to their health. Please think twice."
After saying this, Mu Congmo looked a little anxious, but more of him was relieved that he had restrained himself. If he had accidentally hurt Gu Shiyan, he would definitely not forgive him.
"In this case, does the court have any response?" Mu Congmo asked.
Zhang Shu's heart felt like it was dead, even its beating slow. He couldn't help but wonder what kind of man the other person was, who could have so captivated the emperor's heart and soul. However, his long experience in the palace taught him that such things were not worth listening to.
All the secrets of the palace were carried into the coffin along with the person. However, it was unknown whether the emperor would allow him to return home alive to live out his life after he knew such secrets.
"Your Majesty, this matter is against the harmony of nature, and I have no way to deal with it properly." Zhang Shu's voice was trembling but firm.
Mu Congmo then spoke slowly, as if thinking about something. "I heard that there's an ointment in the Imperial Hospital that can alleviate the pain of those who are in love."
Zhang Shu hadn't expected Mu Congmo to have found out so much. He knew the emperor's decision was irreversible, and no amount of persuasion would be effective. But deep down, he still couldn't accept it. Seeing that Mu Congmo had made up his mind, all he could do was give him more advice, hoping to ease his pain.
"Your Majesty, this ointment is ultimately external. No matter how useful it is, it cannot restore the body to its original state. Even the medical master himself can't do anything." Zhang Shu spoke tremblingly under the increasingly strong pressure from Mu Congmo.
Seeing that the emperor's dissatisfaction had reached its limit, Zhang Shu did not dare to delay any longer and quickly said, "If this ointment is used properly, it can alleviate the pain of the person who receives the favor to a certain extent. There is also a picture album in the Imperial Hospital for Your Majesty to review."
As if suddenly remembering something, Zhang Shu added, "There were male concubines in the previous dynasty. There should be quite a few items in the Jingshifang. Your Majesty can also send someone to inquire."
As for what it was, Zhang Shu didn't dare to say it in front of Mu Congmo. It would be better to leave such trouble to the people in Jingshifang.
The emperor on the throne nodded in satisfaction, and then slowly said, "Send someone to deliver the album and ointment. As for the rest of the items, I will naturally send someone to the Jingshifang to get them."
"Lord Zhang has been serving in the palace for a long time and has always known how to control his mouth." Mu Congmo's tone was cold, and even contained a hint of murderous intent.
Zhang Shu knew full well that this was the emperor's warning. After all, the emperor's surrender to someone else was a monumental scandal for the royal family, not to mention the damage it would inflict on the emperor's prestige. Facing Mu Congmo's warning, Zhang Shu said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I will keep this a secret and will not reveal a single word of this matter."
Seeing this, Mu Congmo didn't make things difficult for him. He just waved his hand and let him go.
Mu Congmo's thoughts turned back to his mind. He held a jade box in his hand. If he smelled carefully, he could still smell the fragrance emanating from the box. The box contained the ointment sent by Zhang Shu. He had already looked at the picture album, and now only the things from the Jingshifang were left.
He was a little displeased. He had sent someone to pick up the things from the Jingshifang a few days ago, but the people there said that some items needed to be polished, so they couldn't be delivered in time. But even today, he was still satisfied. His patience had never been satisfied, and the little patience he had was all given to Gu Shiyan.
The sun outside the window had risen to the highest point, and it was almost time for lunch. Seeing that Gu Shiyan had not arrived yet, Mu Congmo was afraid that something had happened to him, so he hurried to the outside of the hall. Coincidentally, Hu Xian's apprentice Xiao Huazi came over at this time.
He bent over, but his steps were extremely fast. The moment he saw Mu Congmo, he knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, the young master has gone to the Queen Mother's palace and cannot accompany you for dinner today. I have specially sent a servant to tell you."
After Gu Shiyan entered the palace, Xiao Huazi was brought by Mu Congmo to serve him. He was very grateful that he had been polite to this young master Gu that day. It was during these days with Gu Shiyan that Xiao Huazi noticed the emperor's gentle and thoughtful side.
He was also very clear about Gu Shiyan's position in the emperor's heart. He was afraid that the emperor would be angry if he couldn't find Master Gu, so he rushed over without delay after receiving the order.
As expected, Mu Congmo subconsciously prepared to rush to the palace where Shangguan Jing lived, but Gu Shiyan had already anticipated this. Xiao Huazi reached out to stop Mu Congmo, his voice trembling. At this moment, Mu Congmo was not accompanied by Gu Shiyan, and his aura had returned to its usual coldness.
Mu Congmo lowered his eyes to look at Xiao Huazi who was blocking his way, and only heard the latter say, "Your Majesty, the young master asked you not to go over there."
As soon as these words came out, Mu Congmo stopped walking, but he asked in a skeptical tone: "Did he really say that?"
Xiao Huazi sighed deeply, "I dare not deceive Your Majesty, this is indeed what the young master said."
Mu Congmo looked a little lost and turned to walk towards Chengming Palace.
Xiao Huazi, standing nearby, finally breathed a sigh of relief after Mu Congmo left. Following Gu Shiyan, he'd seen the world. In the past, he'd never have dared imagine he'd have the opportunity to stop the emperor. Fortunately, Gu Shiyan's words worked, or else he'd be dead.
On the other side, Gu Shiyan had already arrived at the Cining Palace under the guidance of the Empress Dowager's personal female official.
As soon as he got up today, the empress dowager sent a female official to invite him to the Cining Palace. At first, Xiao Huazi was a little at a loss, but Gu Shiyan knew that the empress dowager was his great-aunt, so he agreed.
He followed the court lady to the Cining Palace. The court lady bowed to him and said respectfully, "Sir, please wait here. I will go in and report."
Gu Shiyan nodded, then crossed his arms and stood sideways in the corridor.
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