Chapter 118 Sending a Man
Everyone suddenly realized.
Yuan Chi listened thoughtfully in the crowd—this man whom His Majesty had gone to great lengths to protect was, in fact, his true love.
He returned home deep in thought.
Ever since Guan Zhiwei moved into the palace, the Grand Tutor's Mansion was renamed the Attendant-in-Ordinary's Mansion.
But this wasn't just Gao Huan's home; Guan Zhiwei also squeezed Zhi Junyuan and Yuan Chizheng inside. Anyway, the mansion was quite large, so the three of them weren't cramped at all.
The south side belonged to Yuan Chizheng, and the east side belonged to Zhi Junyuan.
Yuan Chi was walking south when he glanced east. He didn't see the person, but he still searched for the enemy in the void and snorted.
The servant who was attending to him understood immediately: "Don't be fooled by the rumors that His Majesty is going to make General Zhi his empress. His Majesty may not actually like him. He's just a target that's been set up. He's being made empress because his family is being courted. True love is always kept in the dark, that way it's safer."
“You make a good point,” Yuan Chizheng nodded. As he looked away, his gaze swept across the center.
Gao Huan occupied the central position and lived in the study, making it convenient for him to bring court affairs home to handle.
Yuan Chizheng didn't see anyone, but he still trembled slightly.
For some reason, he was a little afraid of Gao Huan. Perhaps it was because Guan Zhiwei had promised to kill Jie Qianchou, but Gao Huan had protected her.
He felt the place was unlucky, tainted by Gao Huan's aura, and even breathing felt difficult, so he quickly left.
No sooner had he left than another person hurried over.
Chen Dalang ran all the way in, still not catching his breath, and leaned on the table as he entered the room, his face full of grief and indignation: "Your Excellency, why are you still practicing calligraphy here? His Majesty is about to confer the title of Empress upon General Zhi!"
Gao Huan was practicing calligraphy when his hand suddenly stopped, ruining the entire piece.
"Your Majesty is confused! Even if an empress is to be established, it should be you!"
"If you say anything more that's suicidal, I can't save you."
Chen Jia Dalang covered his mouth and said, "Your Excellency, I'm just feeling sorry for you. Everyone says it's first come, first served, so logically it should be you."
Gao Huan tossed the brush aside, his mind preoccupied with only one thought.
I know Junyuan is doomed.
He should stay as far away as possible and absolutely not get involved, so as not to get splattered with blood when the other party dies.
“Chen Da, if you want to enter the palace, I can recommend you to His Majesty.”
"I'm already married and have children!"
Gao Huan said expressionlessly, "Since you don't want to enter the palace, then stay out of this matter and keep your mouth shut. His Majesty will uphold his authority for Zhi Junyuan. If you run into trouble, I can't protect you."
"yes……"
Gao Huan fell into deep thought.
His Majesty's intention to make Zhi Junyuan Empress was merely a prelude, lacking a formal edict. So why did this intention become so widely known?
There's only one possibility: she leaked the information and is putting pressure on Zhi Junyuan.
Applying pressure is an intellectual act; she's thinking that someone is definitely going to be in trouble.
Gao Huan would rather die from exhaustion than get close to her; he would rather work himself to death in his busy schedule.
Then Guan Liuliu arrived, carrying His Majesty's imperial edict.
She whispered to the man, "Your Excellency, His Majesty requests that you select two handsome men to present to her. She will come to see them in three days."
"..."
Gao Huan looked solemn and declined, saying, "Selecting suitable men for His Majesty is the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites. It would be inappropriate for me to interfere."
Guan Liuliu smiled: "His Majesty guessed you would say that, so there's another imperial edict—Gao Huan, if you don't do things for me, you're asking for death!"
Gao Huan immediately bowed and said, "Your subject obeys."
There's no escaping it; it's fate. It was destined from the moment I met her.
He's like a flower, he's come to terms with it again.
The Attendant-in-Ordinary acted as His Majesty instructed, selecting two handsome men, teaching them some basic etiquette, and then dressing them up in flamboyant attire.
This action, of course, did not escape the ears of the East and West Courtyards. Gao Huan did not hide it either, and even deliberately let the news spread.
Yuan Chi ran out to take a look and found that the two men were indeed quite handsome. He couldn't help but grit his teeth, but there was nothing he could do about Gao Huan. Gao Huan was now a high-ranking official in the court, while he himself had gained nothing.
Feeling suffocated, he went to find Zhi Junyuan, who was practicing swordsmanship.
Guan Zhiwei left everyone to Gao Huan, who didn't just give them a perfunctory welcome. He made reasonable arrangements for the two of them, ensuring their food, clothing, and lodging, and even providing some entertainment. For example, there were many swords and knives stuck in the room.
"What's the point of turning yourself into a flower if His Majesty doesn't come to see you?" Yuan Chizheng complained.
Zhi Junyuan persisted in practicing the last move, then sheathed his sword, frowning slightly as he looked at Yuan Chizheng, wondering what he was doing there.
He kept complaining: "This Gao Huan is really something. He himself is weak and unable to serve His Majesty, yet he chose two poor and lowly men. Can those kinds of men even touch His Majesty?"
Upon hearing this, Zhi Junyuan frowned deeply: "He is a very obsequious person."
The two instantly confirmed their positions; as long as they both disliked the same person, their relationship would naturally improve.
They used to dislike each other, but now they can sit at a stone table and drink tea together.
Unlike Yuan Chizheng, who inquired about things outside, Zhi Junyuan listened to his detailed account and learned that Gao Huan was so shameless as to send men to His Majesty.
"His Majesty will not accept it!"
“I think so too. That lowly commoner isn’t as good-looking as me.” Yuan Chi took out a mirror from his sleeve and fiddled with his hair.
Knowing that you are thinking far ahead, that's not the reason at all.
His Majesty said she likes me.
The men in the mansion had been eagerly awaiting Guan Zhiwei's arrival, and finally, she came.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
Gao Huan quickly led all the people in the mansion out to greet the emperor.
Yuan Chi was wearing makeup and a long brocade robe, looking as lovely as a peeled egg.
He turned his head and saw that Zhi Junyuan, dressed in plain clothes and shorts, stood out among the group of well-dressed men. He couldn't help but think to himself: He really knows how to make himself special.
Zhi Junyuan looked at Guan Zhiwei with a shy and timid expression, but Guan Zhiwei did not look at him, which made him slightly disappointed.
"Wow, there are so many people."
Guan Zhiwei entered the hall and took a seat. She smiled and glanced around, her gaze landing on the two strangers. She asked in confusion, "Which courtiers are these? I don't think I've seen them before."
Gao Huan thought to himself, "What a pretentious act. Wasn't it all your doing?"
He smiled obsequiously, his face bearing the air of a treacherous minister: "Your Majesty, I noticed that Your Majesty's daily life is neglected, so I specially found two men to teach you some etiquette, hoping they can serve Your Majesty attentively."
The kneeling postures of these two people are very pleasing to the eye; it's clear they were carefully selected.
Guan Zhiwei's expression changed instantly, and she picked up the teacup beside her and smashed it at Gao Huan.
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