Yun Qing retracted her previous thought.
Xie Rang is not really composed; he only tries to hide his true nature in front of outsiders. In private settings like this, his true colors are revealed!
Xie Rang noticed the tension on Yun Qing's face and his eyes darkened slightly: "Grand Tutor, are you unwilling?"
Having experienced many moments of panic, Yun Qing had actually discerned a pattern in her actions. Facing the little tyrant who reeked of tea, she slowly calmed down, crossed her arms, leaned back, and raised an eyebrow with a leisurely air: "Well... Your Majesty, tell me, what shall we talk about?"
As Xie Rang said, she was indeed not sleepy at the moment, so she didn't mind chatting with him for a while.
Seeing Yun Qing's sudden change of attitude, Xie Rang was indeed stunned for a moment. However, His Majesty the Emperor was always one to take advantage of any opportunity, and he quickly reacted and moved closer to her.
"Let's talk about what the Grand Tutor likes."
Having finally gotten a chance to openly and legitimately find out what the Grand Tutor was thinking, Xie Rang certainly wouldn't give up. He knew that guessing and speculating on his own was definitely not as accurate as asking the person in person.
"Does the Grand Tutor prefer auspicious cloud patterns or ruyi patterns? When the New Year comes, I'll order the palace to make a few more winter clothes for the Grand Tutor."
"And we can't forget the rare treasures either. How about the desert jade that Loulan presented as tribute last year? I'll have the artisans make it into bracelets..."
As he spoke of these things, Xie Rang's eyes grew brighter and brighter, and he seemed ready to talk on and on. Ever since he learned of Yun Qing's feelings for him, he had become very concerned about these matters, making sure that Yun Qing had a share of everything.
As for myself, I was a bit rough around the edges when I was young, so why would I care about these things now?
"Wait, stop!"
Yun Qing answered a few questions, and found it increasingly strange.
[Other people's rulers and ministers hold talks late into the night by candlelight, discussing important national affairs. Why is it that when it comes to me and my little brat, we end up talking about these strange things?]
Yun Qing felt fortunate that Cui Li was not there, otherwise she didn't know what he would write in the daily record, just thinking about it gave her a headache.
"Your Majesty, let's get down to business. Why are you asking so many unimportant questions?"
Yun Qing wanted to tap the Emperor on the head, but then suddenly remembered that he was no longer the child he used to be. She put her hand down as soon as she took it out and looked at him with a helpless expression.
"How can this be considered unimportant!" Xie Rang protested, lowering his eyes and muttering in defense, "Isn't it important to know the preferences of your beloved?"
Xie Rang wanted to express his feelings, but every time he saw Yun Qing, he couldn't bear to part with her.
The Grand Tutor had been so good to him; he couldn't repay kindness with enmity.
Upon hearing this, Yun Qing fell silent; she always seemed to forget this detail unintentionally.
Habits formed over many years cannot be changed overnight.
She glanced at His Majesty the Emperor, who was shrouded in gloom and dejection, and couldn't help but raise her hand to gently touch his head: "I'm sorry, it's not like that."
Xie Rang gently held Yun Qing's hand, rubbing it affectionately against the back of her hand as he had done in their childhood, and whispered, "Even if you don't accept it, please don't reject my attempts to please you, okay?"
The sudden change in their relationship was not only difficult for Yun Qing to adjust to, but also for Xie Rang. Their previous intimacy was not frivolous, but at least they could see each other whenever they wanted. Now, however, they had to be cautious in everything they did, and their hearts ached with unspeakable bitterness.
Even for a dignified emperor to use such flattering words, Yun Qing felt a little uncomfortable. Her thoughts were in turmoil for a moment, and she whispered, "Okay."
Just as Xie Rang said, Yun Qing didn't actually care.
She was a worldly person from the modern era, with an open mind, which is why she was only shocked and not repulsed when Xie Rang first showed her unusual feelings.
The boy's feelings are the most precious thing. Regardless of whether it will work out in the end, she has no reason to ruin this relationship.
Once Yun Qing understood this, she felt much more at ease.
Her gaze towards Xie Rang softened again.
It was a very soft remark, perhaps because she was touched by Xie Rang's sincerity, or perhaps because the candlelight was dim tonight and Yun Qing was lost in thought.
Xie Rang initially only wanted to play the victim and didn't expect to get a clear answer, so his first reaction when he heard it was disbelief.
He looked up, his eyes sparkling as he gazed at Yun Qing, like a puppy that had just received its beloved possession: "Grand Tutor, have you agreed to my request?"
Yun Qing has a habit of never going back on his promises, so although it felt a little strange to say it a second time, he still nodded: "I promise you. So now..." Can you leave my room first?
Before she could finish her sentence, Yun Qing felt herself being pulled into an embrace. The boy's aura was fresh and clean, and because of his long-term exposure to incense, he also had a faint sandalwood scent, but it wasn't pungent at all.
In the summer, with thin clothing, Yun Qing could even feel the boy's strong and powerful chest, and hear the pounding of his heart beneath it, which inexplicably gave her a sense of security.
The boy gently rested his forehead on the crook of her neck, his voice sweet and soft: "Grand Tutor, I'm so happy."
Xie Rang's eyes were full of smiles, his heart trembling slightly at the Grand Tutor's easy softening.
Why is Yunqing always so kind?
Startled by the sudden embrace, Yun Qing felt a little dazed, as if she were bewitched, upon hearing the boy's voice. She sighed, "Are you happy now?"
[She's still as easy to coax as she was when she was a child.]
Yun Qing's filter for Xie Rang was incredibly thick; after all, she had seen it with her own eyes, and she couldn't lie to anyone, could she?
"This is different."
Xie Rang held Yun Qing in his arms, answering her questions with a straight face, but his mind was wandering.
He thought to himself, why didn't he realize before that the Grand Tutor's body was so soft and his waist so slender, as if he could hold it in one hand.
I used to think that the official robes worn by the Grand Tutor were different from those worn by others, but now I realize that there were already clues to it.
How could his tutor be the same as others?
Having finally gained an advantage, Xie Rang was naturally unwilling to let go easily. He picked up a strand of Yun Qing's fallen hair, held it to his nose, and smelled it. It had a faint fragrance, but it was different from the one on his own body.
This action naturally did not escape Yun Qing's eyes. Her heart sank, and she finally shouted, "Alright, Your Majesty, stop pretending to be innocent after getting the benefit. Let go of my hair!"
If everything she had just agreed to was done in a daze, Yun Qing has now gradually calmed down.
She didn't know when she would be able to reciprocate Xie Rang's feelings, but as the older one, she couldn't always be soft-hearted and indulge Xie Rang's coquettishness, otherwise it would be irresponsible to neither of them.
She didn't want to do that either.
Reprimanded by Yun Qing, Xie Rang twitched his ears and regretfully let go of her hand, but he still held onto that strand of hair.
Under Yun Qing's sharp gaze, Xie Rang chuckled softly and finally kissed her hair very gently.
Yun Qing's ears suddenly felt like they were on fire.
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