But no one expected that this new master would be so gentle and humble.
After seizing the throne, he pardoned many people and issued many new decrees, which did not worsen the situation in Chidu. On the contrary, Chidu was quickly integrated under his new policies.
With the situation in Chidu settled, everyone enjoyed the banquet, except for Ze Lin, who returned to Kongyu Residence with his worries in mind.
Jiang He, an accompanying subordinate, saw Ze Lin holding a calligraphy brush, staring blankly at a blank sheet of paper for quite some time. After hesitating for a moment, she stepped forward and asked, "Master, has Senior Brother Song not replied to you yet?"
Jiang He could tell from Ze Lin's expression that he was in such a low mood because there was no response.
She didn't expect Ze Lin to reply, "He didn't reply to me, but I already know where he is."
Upon hearing this, Jiang He excitedly said, "Then I must congratulate you, Master! For so many years, you have been hoping to see Senior Brother Song again. You have finally achieved your wish!"
Upon hearing this, Ze Lin's brows furrowed slightly, a smile playing on his lips. His voice, as warm as his expression, rang out, "Yes, we've been waiting for this for many years. Finally, he's come down the mountain again."
Jiang He hurriedly asked, "My lord, you just said that you have found Senior Brother Song's whereabouts. Is there anything I can arrange?"
Upon hearing this, Ze Lin's smile deepened. "Indeed, we need to make arrangements in advance. He likes lively places, flowers and plants, and scenery. So we've prepared the elegant little house to the east of Kongyu Residence, and all the furnishings must be the best."
Jiang He had been by Ze Lin's side for many years. Ze Lin was always very polite to people, but also distant. He was different from that arrogant and cold young lord.
Ze Lin is always meticulous in his work and has the means to do things, but he is a person who is always impeccable.
Even though it was such a big deal as seizing the throne, Ze Lin did it, and it seems that people weren't so opposed to it.
After all, who would want their master to be a monster who only knows how to cultivate and doesn't care about anything else, even their parents in trouble?
As Jiang He retreated, he caught a glimpse of Ze Lin's brush finally starting to move.
He was painting a picture of a man with an exceptionally beautiful and refined appearance.
That person is probably one of the few people the Lord cherishes in this world.
Even though they hadn't seen each other for many years, the moment that person slightly revealed his presence in Chidu, the master noticed it instantly.
He searched the capital like looking for a needle in a haystack. On that day, Jiang He discovered that the Lord had never smiled like that when he seized the throne. On that day, the Lord was smiling warmly beside a row of corpses.
After the Lord returned that day, he often picked up a brush, wanting to paint something, but in the past few days, he has not yet put pen to paper on that painting.
As Jiang He closed the door and stepped out, his eyes were red.
She reached out and covered her chest, as if trying to calm herself down. After a while, she walked towards a place called Qingya Xiaozhu in the east.
Others may not know, but how could Jiang He not know that the person the master wanted to paint but had yet to put pen to paper?
Thinking of that person...
Jiang He couldn't quite describe his feelings at that moment; he was just a little angry and a little sad.
For her lord's sake, she switched identities with her twin brother and from then on, willingly became a man by his side.
Yet, even though they were together day and night, the Lord still couldn't see her.
But how could she not sing that song, as her lord grew increasingly attached to that person...
Although no one knows the Lord's secret except her, if the Lord were to meet that person, would he still be able to control his feelings that he has kept hidden all these years?
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