I want Wei Shuang to teach Chongyuan.
The filth piled up in the imperial study was an eyesore, but it still bothered me.
Xiao Yu was chewing on his pen, just about to send Feng Shun to summon Wei Shuang to the palace, when a figure dressed in a crimson python robe appeared at the entrance of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Xiao Yu's eyes lit up, and the dragon slammed its hand on the table in slight displeasure: "How dare you! Why don't you kneel before me?"
Wei Shuang paused slightly as he stepped across the threshold. He had entered the palace with the intention of seeking peace, following his friend's advice to appease the young emperor whom he had inadvertently offended. So he knelt down obediently and bowed, saying, "Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty."
A hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Yu's eyes. He withdrew his feigned anger and waved for Wei Shuang to get up: "Get up."
Wei Shuang continued walking inside, but after only a couple of steps, Xiao Yu smelled the wine scent emanating from her again, which had returned to normal and was even a little too cheerful.
In such a good mood? Then wouldn't that be perfect for helping me review the memorials?
Xiao Yu then pretended to stand up, put his hands behind his back, and walked to Wei Shuang in front of him, saying seriously, "I wonder what brings you to the palace, Imperial Uncle?"
Upon getting closer, the overly cheerful scent of wine emanating from Wei Shuang instantly vanished, and Xiao Yu lowered his eyes in dissatisfaction.
Do you despise me?
"Your Majesty, I have come to apologize and..." Facing the young emperor who was seven years younger than him, Wei Shuang displayed the demeanor of an elder. He grabbed Xiao Yu's wrist and quickly stuffed the jade carving he had been holding in his sleeve into Xiao Yu's hand, "to offer my apologies."
The jade pendant felt cool and smooth to the touch, and Xiao Yu was startled. He took two steps back warily and subconsciously withdrew his hand. With a flick of his sleeve, he saw an exquisite tiger-shaped jade pendant hanging on his wrist. The lifelike white tiger was playing with a ball, and its eyes were filled with two specks of yellow jade. The only shortcoming was that its expression was not majestic enough.
But it's clear that Wei Shuang put a lot of thought into this jade carving, both in terms of its shape and its craftsmanship.
Therefore, the two days that Wei Shuang was giving me the cold shoulder were not because she was angry and refused to see me, but because she was racking her brains to find a jade material that matched me and rush to make an apology.
Xiao Yu gripped the jade pendant hanging on her wrist, her eyes darting around before her face darkened: "Wei Shuang, this is blatant bribery."
"If Your Majesty likes it, then the bribe is worthwhile. I am not a virtuous minister by nature." Seeing that Xiao Yu was pleased, Wei Shuang's face, which had been tense since she entered the palace, relaxed slightly, and a little of her well-concealed fragrance drifted to Xiao Yu's side.
The fragrance seemed to have a mind of its own, drifting aimlessly towards Xiao Yu. Wei Shuang realized what was happening and tried to pull the fragrance back, but it was too late; Xiao Yu had already followed the scent and walked over.
“I am the emperor, I have seen everything in the palace, so I don’t like it.” Xiao Yu said, opening his hand to hand back the jade carving with the golden cord hanging from it, and nodded to Wei Shuang to squat down and help him put it on his waist, “Put it on for me.”
"Your subject obeys."
Wei Shuang approached, her body radiating the sweet and lingering aroma of wine. Xiao Yu felt her body begin to feel off again, as if the fragrance of Wei Shuang was causing the adverse reactions she had experienced two days ago when she took the secret medicine.
Fortunately, only his arms and chest were slightly burning. Xiao Yu straightened up, regulated his disordered breathing, and asked with a change of heart, "Since it is a bribe to me, a dragon shape should be the first choice. Why is it a tiger?"
Wei Shuang tightened her grip on the rope, causing Xiao Yu, whose waist was being pulled, to stagger and take two steps into Wei Shuang's arms. Just as he was about to get angry, he heard Wei Shuang's cold and clear voice rise from below.
"I happened to glance at the tiger figurine by Your Majesty's pillow and guessed that Your Majesty might have a fondness for tigers. Since it is Your Majesty's beloved item, I brought it here to present to you. At least this will not anger Your Majesty." Wei Shuang had already put the white tiger pendant on Xiao Yu's waist. He stood up, took two steps back and bent slightly. His figure, which was a head and a half taller than Xiao Yu, was very imposing.
"To presume to know the Emperor's will is also a serious crime." Xiao Yu was furious at the sight of Wei Shuang's imposing figure. He patted his sleeves and continued to argue relentlessly.
"...Your subject acknowledges his guilt." Wei Shuang bowed even lower.
In just two days, Wei Shuang seemed to have become a different person. She neither resisted nor got angry, and Xiao Yu lost his desire to tease her. He strolled back to the table, took out a few pages of greetings he had packed from the Imperial Study, and threw them at Wei Shuang.
The true intentions are revealed when the map is unrolled.
"Then I will punish my uncle by sending him to the Imperial Study to handle state affairs for me."
Wei Shuang, who subconsciously caught the memorial, was stunned: "...?"
Ignoring Wei Shuang's frozen stance, Xiao Yu strained her neck and shouted into the inner room, "Feng Shun—"
"Yes! This old servant is here!" Feng Shun respectfully walked out from the inner room, holding a square object on a plate above his head.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a jade seal with nine dragons coiled around it!
"I was fortunate to ascend the throne with the help of my Imperial Uncle. I was used to being ignorant and incompetent outside the palace and cannot understand the memorials sent to the Imperial Study. Since Father has entrusted my Imperial Uncle with assisting me, my Imperial Uncle should do his best." Xiao Yu smiled and rested his chin on his hands, gesturing to Feng Shun to send the Imperial Seal to Wei Shuang. "Since my Imperial Uncle has been honored as Regent because of Father, then I will give the Imperial Seal to my Imperial Uncle for safekeeping. I will no longer go to the Imperial Study."
Feng Shun's advice a couple of days ago was reasonable. Whether Wei Shuang was seeking power or fame from him, everyone's foundation was not yet stable, so Wei Shuang could not act rashly against him.
Regent Wei Shuang's status was enough to give him immense power in the court, but if Wei Shuang wanted to maintain his power in the long term, he had to ensure that the new emperor lived well. In this way, the regent would have time to continue to place his cronies in the court and build a tight network.
However, if the regent does not seek posthumous fame, with hundreds of thousands of troops under his command, killing him to intimidate the court would only require a flick of his finger. He would simply be branded as a rebel for a few years, and once the Wei family has multiplied and the Great Liang has changed its name, Wei Shuang would become the founding emperor.
The imperial seal represents supreme imperial power. Xiao Yu looked at Wei Shuang innocently and blinked: "If Imperial Uncle doesn't accept it soon, Feng Shun's hand will break."
"Your Majesty." Wei Shuang, who had been letting Xiao Yu act recklessly since entering the palace, suddenly lowered her voice.
Xiao Yu was startled and involuntarily sat up straight.
"The Imperial Seal is a precious artifact, and even I, as a subject, cannot entrust it to you. You are the current Emperor, and there are some things that you must hold firmly in your own hands." Wei Shuang took the tray from Feng Shun with a dark face, strode up to Xiao Yu, and stuffed the Imperial Seal on top into Xiao Yu's hands.
"Since you protect me, it's the same if I give the imperial seal to you." Xiao Yu curled his lips, holding Wei Shuang's hand tightly, and placed a corner of the imperial seal into Wei Shuang's palm.
Wei Shuang skillfully pushed the jade seal back, then decisively withdrew her hand and put it behind her back: "No."
"Why?" Xiao Yu raised an eyebrow in a very good mood, his fair index finger stroking the nine dragons swirling on the top of the jade seal. He picked up the jade seal and shook it under his eyes, revealing the eight large characters engraved underneath: "By the mandate of Heaven, may your life be long and prosperous."
“You are the ruler, and I am the subject. We cannot violate the rules of propriety. If I accept Your Majesty’s jade seal, my unyielding spirit will be broken.” Wei Shuang, the most righteous person who was glaring at the emperor, resolutely refused the young emperor’s entrustment of the jade seal.
"Alright then, I'll keep it myself." Xiao Yu ordered Feng Shun to put the jade seal back into the hidden compartment. He leaned his upper body towards Wei Shuang with a look of pity, hooked his little finger around Wei Shuang's finger, and said in a huff, "Wei Shuang is my benefactor, I can't bear to see her break her bones."
"Mmm." Wei Shuang gave a muffled hum, not avoiding Xiao Yu's intimacy.
"Wei Shuang," Xiao Yu called out again.
Wei Shuang felt a chill run down his spine. He closed his eyes, took two steps back, and withdrew his hand, placing it in front of him: "Your Majesty, please speak."
“I can take the imperial seal myself, but there are so many memorials in the Imperial Study. If you don’t help me, then no one else can.” Xiao Yu stared at Wei Shuang and blinked his innocent golden eyes.
It sounded as if she was being extremely wronged by keeping the imperial seal, and Wei Shuang's heart softened.
Wei Shuang: "It is my duty as a subject."
Xiao Yu smiled and said, "That's great, Wei Shuang. I knew you wouldn't abandon me."
The aroma of wine beside them grew increasingly strong, like being lost in an osmanthus grove in late autumn. Xiao Yu grabbed Wei Shuang's sleeve, and swayed unsteadily.
"Wei Shuang, Xin Xiang."
With Xiao Yu's shout, the incense in the room was once again abruptly withdrawn. Having repeatedly lost control in front of Xiao Yu, Wei Shuang's ears burned slightly. He turned his back and walked to the door, facing the north wind as he said sternly, "Your subject has been impolite."
"The imperial physician said that after I took the secret medicine, I would experience a surge of heat during my fertile period if I smelled the incense of the Emperor's Favor." Xiao Yu also stood in the wind and paused.
The fragrance emanating from Wei Shuang's body surged once more.
“However, this only happens for one day after taking the secret medicine. I am fine now.” Xiao Yu spoke again slowly, his brows furrowed in confusion. “After I split, will my incense also be unstable from time to time?”
"...It can be controlled, but I have been in a susceptible period since the day before yesterday. Your Majesty need not worry, I have already taken the anti-susceptibility pills." Wei Shuang lied without batting an eye.
"I see. Then Wei Shuang, please rest well and come to the Imperial Study again tomorrow." Xiao Yu nodded, showing exceptional care and concern.
"It's alright, it's not a big deal that Gan Jun is in his most vulnerable period. As long as he doesn't run into Kun Zhe Xin Xiang, he can suppress it without taking medicine." Wei Shuang continued to lie, forcing herself to stay on the side.
Dissatisfied with Xiao Yu's wishes, Wei Shuang immediately turned into the Imperial Study. The stacks of greetings that made up a small room had not yet been dismantled. Sensing Wei Shuang's gaze, Xiao Yu lowered his head and straightened his hem.
"You stay here and watch over things. I'm going to the Imperial Kitchen to check on the pastries." Upon seeing the mess on the table, Xiao Yu's headache inevitably flared up again. He had just taken a small step towards the door when Wei Shuang grabbed him by the neck.
“Your Majesty, it is not appropriate for me to act as the sole agent of government affairs. You should observe from the sidelines,” Wei Shuang said coldly once again.
Xiao Yu tried to use the same trick again, lowering his eyes and calling out, "Wei Shuang".
"I will send the Left Chancellor to the Grand Tutor chosen by Your Majesty tomorrow." Wei Shuang remained unmoved.
"Ah? Grand Tutor?" Xiao Yu's pupils dilated slightly. "Wouldn't it be better if Wei Shuang assisted me?"
Then I was in charge of eating, drinking, and having fun, while Wei Shuang was in charge of being diligent so that I wouldn't appear so incompetent.
"The late Emperor appointed me as Regent, and ordered the Left Chancellor and Right Chancellor to assist Your Majesty together." Wei Shuang carefully avoided the small hut set up by Xiao Yu to receive the greetings and pulled out a document from the messy pile of memorials.
...Two more unfamiliar regents appeared, and Xiao Yu's face turned solemn.
"I want Wei Shuang to teach," Xiao Yu said, tugging at Wei Shuang's sleeve.
"Yes, Your Majesty will also teach you riding and archery."
In other words, besides mounted archery, there were other skills as well.
Upon becoming emperor, Xiao Yu had to resume his arduous studies, and his face fell completely.
No, I must sneak back to the Hall of Mental Cultivation today to finish my disturbed afternoon nap!
A note from the author:
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[Please!] I can't take it anymore, Your Majesty is so cute! [Cat emoji][Cat emoji][Cat emoji]
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