The sensation on the back of my hand was distinct and burning.
Yun Qing abruptly pulled her hand back.
Xie Rang explained it so clearly, what else could she not understand?
But why did it turn out like this?
The mistake was that there was too much of a time difference between them. In Yun Qing's eyes, Xie Rang was still an immature child, which was very different from how he is now. Her feelings were hard to describe.
“You…” Yun Qing’s fingertips curled up, and she tried to say something several times but couldn’t, until Xie Rang interrupted her.
"Grand Tutor, there's no need to rush. There's plenty of time. You can take your time to think it over." Xie Rang smiled. "The length of this chain is sufficient for movement in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. If you feel any discomfort, just let me know."
Yun Qing sneered: "Do you think you'll let go if I tell you?"
Xie Rang wasn't annoyed: "No. But we can study how to make it more comfortable."
Yun Qing: ...
"You still want to do research?"
After talking for a while, Yun Qing realized that she was only wearing an undergarment. Fortunately, the floor heating in the hall was working well, so she didn't feel cold.
She narrowed her eyes: "Who changed my clothes?"
When the system teleported her back to the modern world, it didn't consider the clothing issue. I don't believe that it would be so considerate to help her change clothes with one click when she returned to Dae Hee.
“Of course it is…” Xie Rang stared at Yun Qing’s sharp gaze with regret, “It’s a palace maid.”
He raised an eyebrow: "What, does the Grand Tutor think it's me?"
"No." Yun Qing turned her head away, avoiding his gaze, and lowered her eyes. "Your Majesty, I know your character."
Most of the past experiences were not suitable for Xie Rang now, but Yun Qing still believed in his personality in this regard.
"Please don't refer to yourself like that, okay?" Xie Rang seemed to know Yun Qing's weakness by nature, and said in a low voice, "I don't want the Grand Tutor to be so distant from me."
The phrase "ruler and subject" clearly defines the difference in status.
Xie Rang did not want it to be like this.
Yun Qing had no idea what he was thinking. Anyway, it was just an insignificant form of address, so she didn't care: "Okay."
She was a little unsure how to approach Xie Rang, so she coughed twice and asked, "Do you have any clothes I can wear?"
Xie Rang was dressed very formally, and in comparison, she felt strange wearing only her undergarments. She was used to disguising herself as a man in front of Xie Rang, and now it felt rather awkward.
"Of course."
Xie Rang raised his hand and rang the bell beside him. Soon, a palace servant brought in clothes. He kept his head down and didn't dare to look into the hall for a second.
After being acupunctured, Yun Qing slept for even longer. Xie Rang specially instructed someone to alter her clothes, which now fit her perfectly.
Yun Qing picked up the chain and slowly tightened it, only to find that it was much longer than she had imagined. If it were because it was thin, it would look quite impressive.
She temporarily abandoned the idea of leaving, and judging from Xie Rang's expression, it was impossible for her to leave.
However, there is a perfect excuse right now.
"Untie it, otherwise how am I supposed to get dressed?"
Yun Qing looked radiant, and it was clear that she hadn't suffered much during her time back. Due to the passage of time, she had hardly changed at all since her separation from Xie Rang. Just sitting there, she exuded a calm and composed demeanor, and didn't appear reserved despite being on the emperor's bed.
Xie Rang smiled and said, "Of course."
Yun Qing didn't understand how he did it either. He clicked twice on her wrist, fiddled with the gold bracelet a few times, and it fell off easily.
He didn't leave; he just stood there, his gaze fixed on Yun Qing, as if he couldn't bear to look away for even a moment.
Having been separated from the Grand Tutor for four years, and having already made his feelings clear, one night was simply not enough time to see him.
If Xie Rang hadn't known Yun Qing's personality, he wouldn't have wanted to do more than just tie her down with something; he didn't want to end up with her in the worst possible way.
But the fear in my heart cannot be eliminated in a day or two.
Yun Qing kept a blank face and quickly changed her clothes, only then did she feel much more at ease.
Xie Rang stood next to her, as if he couldn't wait a moment longer, and put the gold bracelet on again.
Is it really necessary to be in such a hurry?
Yun Qing was both amused and exasperated.
Xie Rang's behavior vaguely resembled something from the past, so she wasn't angry; in fact, she found it somewhat amusing.
After all, all the mistakes were the fault of the headquarters, according to the system. However, she did not return as promised, and it would probably take some time to rebuild trust with the little tyrant.
There's no other way, let's take it slow.
Xie Rang said he wasn't in a hurry, but as evening approached, he still went to the front hall. The Hall of Supreme Harmony was divided into a work area and a living area. Fortunately, the chain was long enough for him to move around within that area.
Yun Qing looked at the chains on her hands and felt as if she were trapped in a strange kind of imprisonment.
She could tell that Xie Rang was intentionally suppressing his feelings, which was a good thing for her. After all, if things were laid bare, it would be difficult for Yun Qing to guess what he would do.
"Difficult to handle," she reiterated.
Shunfeng was assigned by Xie Rang to serve her. Facing the sudden appearance of Lady Li in the palace, who had transformed into a woman, Shunfeng still felt as if she were in a dream.
Especially considering His Majesty's attitude, it's clear that he treats Lord Li not just as a teacher!
"Shunfeng, could you tell me about the situation outside?"
Upon closer inspection, all the servants around Xie Rang were familiar faces, and Yun Qing behaved normally in front of them, showing no sign of anything unusual.
"Oh, okay." Shunfeng glanced at Yunqing, still not used to it. Since His Majesty hadn't explicitly forbidden him from talking about these things, it meant he could. "His Majesty has basically replaced all the ministers of the six ministries, and the talents promoted through the imperial examinations are now basically capable of handling things independently... Uh, it's just that there are some unpleasant rumors circulating in the court these days."
In the end, Shunfeng couldn't help but let slip the truth, cautiously watching Yunqing's reaction.
If he couldn't understand why His Majesty would say those words openly in court before, he now understands.
Liking men = Li Daren who likes women dressed as men.
Reasonable and correct.
However, once these words are spoken, there's no going back. His Majesty is probably busy dealing with these rumors right now.
Yun Qing hesitated for a moment, but couldn't resist her worrying nature and finally asked, "What rumors?"
"that is……"
"If the Grand Tutor wants to know, he may ask me directly."
Just as Shunfeng began to speak, Xie Rang entered, clutching a thin chain as he searched for them.
He stood to the side of the screen, his gaze fixed on Yun Qing.
Shunfeng suddenly became like a quail, and dared not say anything.
Why are they still resorting to scaring people like this?
Yun Qing gritted her teeth: "If I ask, will you tell me?"
Xie Rang is more mature than before, but he is also more unpredictable. Yun Qing is not afraid of him, but she is not used to him.
Xie Rang slowly curved his lips into a smile: "Of course I will, I'm just telling them—"
"I just like men."
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