Knowing full well that Li Yunqing is very protective of the young emperor, what's the use of him worrying?
The Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices' precious daughter was someone he wanted to keep for two more years, but the imperial edict didn't specify when the marriage would take place. Shen Tingsi figured he was going to have a lot of time to deal with this.
"Never mind, I'm leaving now."
Shen Tingsi thought it over and realized that it wasn't appropriate for him to continue spending time alone with Yun Qing. Outsiders might not know that Yun Qing was a woman, but he did, and he felt quite awkward about it.
Yun Qing shook her head and chuckled. After Shen Tingsi left, she put down the documents she had already processed and then noticed that it was already dark outside. The palace gates must be locked, and she would have to stay in the palace tonight.
Fortunately, this busy period is over, and I should be able to relax for a while.
"Has the Grand Tutor not yet had his dinner?"
While she was pondering, Yun Qing heard Xie Rang's voice from outside, along with the panicked response from the palace servants.
She hurriedly said, "I didn't have time. I was too busy just now and made them take it down."
Xie Rang walked in from outside, bringing with him the chill of the cold wind. He sat down opposite Yun Qing and placed the food box he was carrying on the table.
The young boy was very considerate, his eyes filled with smiles: "I guessed it. I specially asked the kitchen to prepare a midnight snack. Please have some, Grand Tutor."
When Yun Qing saw the glutinous rice balls, she was stunned for a moment. It wasn't until she heard the sound of fireworks outside the window that she suddenly realized that she had been busy until this time without even noticing.
Xie Rang noticed her slight pause and asked, "Is it not to the Grand Tutor's liking?"
The young boy's pupils were dark, clear, and clean. Compared to the dark and ruthless nature Yun Qing had shown him when they first met, he now seemed completely different. He had grown taller and his cheeks had become fuller. He was a well-behaved and qualified young emperor who had been raised with great care.
Yun Qing stared at Xie Rang for a long time, almost making him uncomfortable.
Then Xie Rang saw his tutor smile, his eyebrows arched. His beautiful face dazzled him, and his voice was as gentle as a feather, landing perfectly on his heart.
"I was just thinking that it's the Lantern Festival again, and Your Majesty must have grown up by now."
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