Xiao Ciying was very sensible. After Yunqing spoke, she didn't bother Xie Rang. She just followed behind and took a quick look before being taken back by the wet nurse.
During his illness, Xie Rang finally received Yun Qing's wholehearted attention once again.
"Grand Tutor, I'm terrified! What if something happens..."
The words had barely left her mouth when Yun Qing covered them, saying sternly, "Don't say discouraging things. There's always a chance of something going wrong."
Seeing her troubled expression, Xie Rang quietly swallowed back the words that were about to come out of his throat and honestly said, "Alright, nothing in case."
He doesn't usually get sick. In the system's words, this time he's going through his last life-threatening ordeal. He'll definitely feel uncomfortable, but there's no danger to his life.
However, seeing his pitiful appearance, Yun Qing softened her heart: "Just focus on getting better. You don't need to worry about anything during this time. Only when you recover will the rumors in the capital settle down."
Everyone could see the affection between Yun Qing and Xie Rang. Now that Xie Rang was ill, she was acting as regent. No one in the court had complained yet, but rumors were flying everywhere outside, saying that she was using Xie Rang as a tool to seize power and was preparing to rule from behind the curtain herself... Even the officials who were always remonstrating with her found these words laughable.
At this sensitive juncture, Yun Qing had some guesses about how the news got out, but she was just trying to save face and didn't want to make any further moves.
Xie Rang nestled in Yun Qing's arms and said coquettishly, "Ignore them. If the Grand Tutor cares, I'll send someone to shut them up."
Yun Qing sighed helplessly, "How old are you? Still acting like a child?"
Xie Rang remained calm and composed: "It's not like I haven't met the Grand Tutor before."
"Alright." Yun Qing almost laughed out of anger at his words. This wasn't how you showed weakness. "If you don't recover, only Ci Ying and I will attend the banquet to welcome the envoys. It only happens once every five years, Your Majesty. Are you willing to give up this opportunity?"
Xie Rang did not deliberately spread the news of their being together among the common people; however, the surrounding envoys did not have much to worry about.
Yun Qing ignored the news and looked at him casually.
Sure enough, His Majesty the Emperor's expression stiffened, and then he hugged her even tighter: "I can't bear to part with you."
Yun Qing rubbed his head: "Then take good care of yourself."
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