He was like a character beyond the control of the book; even with the world line restarting, he maintained his rationality and remained beyond human control.
"I don't expect the Grand Tutor to forgive the mistakes I made in the past. I just hope he can see my sincerity."
Xie Lang's lips curved upwards, a fleeting smile playing on his lips.
Wen Hemian was filled with mixed feelings. For a moment, she almost wanted to tell him the truth, but when she opened her mouth, no sound came out.
Suddenly it dawned on me that this might be a system-issued ban specifically targeting this issue.
Anyone would find it hard to accept that the place they've lived in for decades is a book, right? Except for her.
"Your Majesty is not narrow-minded. Everyone has their own secrets. To be honest, I have also kept many things from you."
If you don't want me to talk about it, then don't. Wen Hemian won't force me, but comforting me is very necessary.
She looked at Xie Lang's head, then at her own hands.
Once it becomes a habit, it may not be able to be controlled even in three more years.
That's all.
After talking things out, Wen Hemian felt much more relaxed. She said slowly, "...I see His Majesty's sincerity. Give me some more time to think it over."
She had never thought about matters of the heart, so she felt uncomfortable. But when Xie Lang repeatedly showed his sincerity, Wen Hemian inevitably softened.
I used to say I wouldn't hurt this sincere heart, but in the end I still hurt it because of my own selfishness. This time, I'll take a little more initiative.
Finally hearing Wen Hemin agree, Xie Lang looked up in astonishment, his heart filled with barely suppressed excitement, but he already knew how to restrain himself, and uttered only one word: "Okay."
"It's hot." Wen Hemian casually withdrew her hand. "Your Majesty, please attend to the memorials. I'm going out for a stroll."
I originally just wanted to wander around the Imperial Study, but I ended up being pulled in for a talk by accident.
Having finally achieved the peaceful coexistence they have now, Wen Hemian doesn't want to break the current situation.
Ye Zhaoxuan knew about it, but since she had decided to appear at the Emperor's Birthday Festival, she also needed to carefully consider her next move.
And I always feel a bit stifled if I stay here any longer.
Wen Hemian awkwardly pulled at her veil.
Xie Lang noticed the change in her expression, smiled, stepped forward, lifted her veil, and glanced at her: "It's not obvious. Even if they saw it, they wouldn't dare to say anything."
Xie Lang gazed into her eyes and said gently, "If you've thought it through and want to accept me, this is something you'll have to face sooner or later."
Xie Lang had been scheming for a long time. From the very first day of their reunion, he had intended to make Wen Hemian get used to his presence. To this end, he would always secretly do some small things so that Wen Hemian would gradually get used to it.
Boiling a frog in lukewarm water may be a slow process, but it's the most suitable method for the present moment.
His tutor was both the most soft-hearted and the most ruthless.
Wen Hemian slapped his hand away, wanting to look away, but then suddenly remembered her decision not to run away, so she had no choice but to brace herself and meet his gaze: "That's a matter for later, we'll talk about it later."
"And Your Majesty, tone down your gaze. Are you afraid others won't know what you're thinking?"
Wen Hemian had wanted to say it for a long time, but felt it was inappropriate, so she simply took this opportunity to say whatever she wanted to say.
It wasn't as difficult as I had imagined.
Seeing this, Xie Lang's earlier disappointment vanished without a trace, replaced by a hint of amusement: "That's a good idea."
He revealed some expectation, as if Wen Heming's words offered him some good ideas.
As expected, you can't expect to have a normal conversation with this little madman.
Wen Hemian decisively lifted his arm, stood up, and went outside.
Xie Lang watched her retreating figure, chuckled softly, and didn't follow.
Overall, today's conversation turned out quite well. Xie Lang got what he wanted, and Wen Hemian was able to let go of some of her guilt, making things easier for both of them.
At the same time, Ye Zhaoxuan told Lu Zishen about Wen Hemian's presence in the palace.
At that time, Liu Qiongyue had just finished dealing with the affairs of her business and had not been back from Jianghuai for long. Upon hearing the news, she looked surprised: "Why did Lord Wen go to the palace again?"
Lu Zishen raised an eyebrow: "Again? A-Yue, have you met Lord Wen before?"
"Hmm." Liu Qiongyue nodded, relieved to see her daughter playing with the servants in the distance, and sat down as well. "I saw Lord Wen in Jianghuai, but it seems she doesn't want others to know she's still alive, especially His Majesty... I even advised her not to head towards Jincheng."
Lu Zishen: "You just came back, so you probably don't know yet, but His Majesty brought a commoner woman back to the palace a few days ago, which caused quite a stir in the court."
Liu Qiongyue murmured, "It can't be such a coincidence..."
Ye Zhaoxuan said gravely, "Now it seems that's the case."
The three looked at each other, their expressions grim as they recalled His Majesty's recent actions.
"Is Lady Wen willing?"
Liu Qiongyue asked a knowing question.
Lu and Ye shook their heads, neither of them knowing.
"However, since His Majesty has indicated that Lady Wen will attend the Emperor's birthday celebration, it means that she will not be kept in the palace indefinitely. We can test her again at that time."
Lu Zishen nodded in agreement: "Lord Wen has been kind to us, and if she is in trouble, we will definitely do our best to help her."
"It's settled then." Ye Zhaoxuan let out a long sigh of relief, but couldn't sit still for a moment. "I'll find a way to inform my close colleagues so that we don't make a mistake in front of the Emperor."
Ye Zhaoxuan is quick-witted and has always been reliable in his work. He is also eloquent and gets along well with everyone. The two of them didn't think there was anything wrong with the arrangement and entrusted it to him without worry.
So much so that when news spread in the capital a few days later that the woman His Majesty brought back to the palace bore a striking resemblance to Grand Tutor Wen, who had fallen off a cliff years earlier and whose fate remained unknown, the two belatedly realized the gravity of the situation.
Is this how Ye Zhaoxuan supposedly informs people?
Hearing the increasingly outrageous rumors, Lu Zishen didn't know what to say.
In particular, the group of people originally trained by Wen Hemian, most of whom are loyal and upright, have discussed this matter privately many times and are somewhat dissatisfied.
On the one hand, it was because the emperor made no attempt to conceal his intentions; on the other hand, it was outrage. Could someone else easily replace Lord Wen?
Is it because they resemble each other that His Majesty abducted them into the palace and used them as a form of solace?
Wen Heming, who was at the center of the controversy, was: "?"
"Who spread these rumors?"
After hearing Lai Xi's account, Wen Hemian saw him trying to suppress a laugh and felt even more annoyed.
Xie Lang happened to walk in from outside at that moment, and chuckled upon hearing this: "Who else could it be but the two that the Grand Tutor favors?"
The Imperial Guards were everywhere in the capital, and they knew exactly who was up to no good.
Wen Hemian said coldly, "Tell them to shut up."
What is this? Substitute literature?
Xie Lang covered his lips, suppressing the laughter that was about to spill out: "Alright, I will give the order right away."
He truly adored Wen Hemian's lively demeanor, and occasionally indulging his subordinates' nonsense was not a bad idea.
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