Lovesickness overnight plum blossoms bloom

After a while, Su Yuanbai calmed down and actually sat down beside the couch to coax Ji Mingxiu to sleep.

"National Master..."

"I really can't sleep if you look at me like this..."

Ji Mingxiu felt as if he had suddenly returned to the morning class at Chaoyue Palace. Although he often dozed off during the Imperial Master's lectures, no one would be able to fall asleep peacefully under the teacher's scorching gaze.

"That……"

Su Yuanbai pursed his lips somewhat unwillingly. In the past, it was his duty that he had to wake up the lazy Majesty, but now he finally had the chance to see the Majesty's obedient appearance while sleeping, and he really didn't want to leave.

After some entanglement, the safety of His Majesty prevailed. After all, he and His Majesty had a long future together.

"Then I will withdraw first. Your Majesty, please have a good rest." Su Yuanbai stood up, suppressed the throbbing in his heart, leaned over and kissed Ji Mingxiu on the forehead, then lowered his voice and asked expectantly.

"Will Your Majesty come to Chaoyue Palace tonight?"

As soon as he finished speaking, before Ji Mingxiu could answer, he took the lead in overturning the plan.

"No, that's not right. Your Majesty is injured and can't move around much. I'd better go to the Qianqing Palace to see Your Majesty."

Having said that, he turned and left, leaving Ji Mingxiu no chance to refuse.

Ji Mingxiu lay helplessly on the couch, the unique cold and subtle fragrance of Su Yuanbai lingering around for a long time.

The Imperial Master probably really hoped that he could go to Chaoyue Palace. When he mentioned this, even a faint smile appeared on his usually serious face, which made it really hard for people to refuse.

Ji Mingxiu let out a long sigh. He had not been to Chaoyue Palace since the last time he got drunk. Whether it was because he was busy with government affairs or he was trying to avoid it, the serious situation inside and outside the court did not allow him to think too much about this matter.

Let it be.

However, when it comes to rest, he may disappoint the national teacher.

Although he had a terrible headache now, it was really difficult for him to fall asleep again after sleeping for most of the day under the effect of the drug, not to mention that he still remembered that there was one thing he had not yet dealt with during the winter hunting.

"Qiu Ling." Ji Mingxiu called Qiu Ling in and helped him sit up. "Where is the guard who escorted the horse during the winter hunt? I want to see him."

"yes."

A moment later, Qiu Ling led a young man in a dark green round robe into the hall, and then he half-knelt respectfully under the couch.

"Your subordinate Cheng Tianfeng pays respect to His Majesty."

"The night is quiet and the sea is 30,000 miles long. The moon is bright and the flying needles are blowing in the wind." Ji Mingxiu was slightly surprised. He didn't expect that this inconspicuous sixth-rank attendant beside him also had such a lofty ambition. He couldn't help but praise, "What a good name!"

Cheng Tianfeng was a little confused, perhaps he didn't understand the deeper meaning, he just stared at Ji Mingxiu blankly, not knowing what to say.

The confused look inexplicably touched Ji Mingxiu. He was of noble status and grew up in the deep palace since childhood. Most of the people around him were cautious in their words and actions, and there were few people who looked so lively.

"Come here." He waved his hand, wanting Cheng Tianfeng to come closer.

"Yes." Cheng Tianfeng responded obediently and crawled forward on his knees.

"No..." Ji Mingxiu helplessly held his forehead, "Just come over here, I didn't ask you to kneel down."

He didn't ask the child to come in to dust off his Qianqing Palace.

Ji Mingxiu looked at Cheng Tianfeng, who walked up to him and knelt obediently at his feet. He raised his head with his wet neck and stared at him like a docile puppy.

He secretly thought it was ridiculous that he must have lost his mind to have mistaken the puppy in front of him for the daring traitor Gu Zi'an in a state of half-asleep.

Not only is he extremely audacious, but he is also heartless. He has been at the border for three months and has not even sent a letter home.

Forget it, I don’t want to think about it anymore. I get so angry when I think about it.

"How old are you?" Ji Mingxiu couldn't help but rub Cheng Tianfeng's face, as if he was stroking a little pet.

It’s not soft and doesn’t have much meat, but it’s very well behaved.

"Your Majesty, 18."

"..." Ji Mingxiu's restless hands froze, and then he silently withdrew them.

He looks so skinny and small, but how come he is two years older than me? Is he malnourished? He needs to eat more supplements in the future.

"You have done a great job in protecting me this time. From now on, you will be my personal guard and promoted to... the fourth rank. You will serve me. Do you understand?"

"I understand. Thank you, Your Majesty!" Cheng Tianfeng kowtowed with sparkling eyes, and his tail almost wagged to the sky.

"Okay, go back and prepare. The imperial edict will arrive tomorrow." Ji Mingxiu waved his hand to let Cheng Tianfeng leave. Looking at his unconcealed happiness, he also felt inexplicably happy.

So good. I wish Gu Zian could be so good.

Gu Zian...

"Your Majesty." Qiu Ling soaked his hands in warm water before stepping forward to help Ji Mingxiu lean against him, gently massaging his temples, which were causing him a splitting headache.

"Do you think so?" Ji Mingxiu also let himself put all his weight on Qiu Ling, closed his eyes and chatted idly.

"There is some resemblance." Qiu Ling's face was slightly gloomy, but his voice was still calm without showing any emotion. He knew who His Majesty was talking about.

"I don't think so. He is much more obedient than Gu Zi'an." Ji Mingxiu snorted in dissatisfaction, then turned to Qiu Ling with some worry, "I like him very much. You should take good care of him on weekdays."

"He looks a little silly, thin and small. Don't let others bully him."

He looked like an extremely worried old father.

"I understand, Your Majesty, don't worry." Qiu Ling thought for a while, but his hands' movements were still gentle and restrained, not overstepping the line in the slightest.

The slanting sunlight outside the window shone warmly on the bed, softening the light in the room. Qiu Ling lowered his eyes and stared at Ji Mingxiu, who was resting with his eyes closed. There was no room for anything else in his eyes or in his heart.

He is just an eunuch, and the joys and sorrows of His Majesty are everything to him. For him, as long as His Majesty is happy, his existence has meaning.

However, sometimes, in the invisible place in his heart, he would secretly and humbly hope that if only time could stay at this moment, it would be great. He wouldn't have to be given anything, just not have to lose anything.

Both of them were immersed in this rare tranquility until it was broken by a piece of good news from the northern border.

It was a cold winter, and the Xiongnu were short of food and grass. They were already in a weak position and were in a defensive position. Gu Zi'an led a light cavalry unit deep into the enemy's territory and burned the Xiongnu's food and grass on the banks of the Dalig River, greatly delaying the Xiongnu's offensive in the spring.

Ji Mingxiu read along with Gu Zian's powerful pen, word by word, and the joy on his face became stronger and stronger. As long as things in the northern border go smoothly, there will be room for maneuver for all problems.

It was not until he read to the end that the familiar handwriting suddenly changed, breaking away from the businesslike attitude of previous letters.

"The cold dew on the mountains rises from the sky, like a white hair on earth. I hope you will be blessed and live in peace and tranquility year after year. ——Respectfully presented by Gu Zi'an"

Even though it was just one sentence, it brought endless joy.