"Greetings, Mr. Xu. This is what His Majesty asked me to deliver." When Suifeng saw Xu Tianze coming, he immediately stood up and bowed to Xu Tianze.
Suifeng was very grateful at this time. Xu Tianze had shown up many times during the imperial examination. Otherwise, he might not be able to recognize Xu Tianze now. That would be really fun.
Xu Tianze nodded and took the letter from Suifeng's hand, but did not check it immediately. Instead, he observed Suifeng in front of him.
Suifeng had rushed here in a hurry, and coupled with having to avoid the patrolling army, he no longer looked his usual graceful self. Sweat and hair stuck to his face, his lips were cracked from thirst, and even his face was much paler.
But even so, Suifeng has a beautiful face. This embarrassed look not only does not lower Suifeng's appearance, but instead adds a touch of fragility.
Xu Tianze stared at him like he was looking at a wet puppy, and he never got tired of it. At the same time, Xu Tianze also guessed Suifeng's identity.
In the past, he had heard that his aunt had a beloved male favorite who was handsome, knowledgeable, and trusted by his aunt. He thought it must be the man in front of him.
Suifeng saw Xu Tianze staring at him and felt somewhat embarrassed about his current appearance. He had crawled out from a narrow secret passage as instructed by His Majesty, so he knew very well how dirty he was.
"You are Suifeng, right? The male servant that my aunt trusts very much." Xu Tianze saw Suifeng's embarrassment and quickly spoke to ease it.
"Mr. Xu knows me?" Suifeng was a little surprised, but also a little grateful.
Because Xu Tianze was not talking about a male favorite, but a male servant. You should know that a male servant means a male personal guard, who has a much higher status than a male favorite, and it sounds better when said out loud.
Although most male servants end up being their master's male favorite, it still sounds better.
"I've heard a little bit about it. Is your aunt okay?" Xu Tianze nodded, unwilling to continue the topic.
"Your Majesty is fine, but his behavior is somewhat restricted." Suifeng thought about it and decided to describe the situation in the palace as restricted.
He really couldn't bring himself to say that he was completely restricted and like a puppet, and he didn't want his Majesty to lose face in front of Xu Tianze, so he had to describe it in this euphemistic way.
"Well, Qingyuan, take Master Suifeng down to rest. Make sure he has his meals, grooming, and everything else ready."
Suifeng saluted Xu Tianze and followed Qingyuan down. It was not that he didn't want to go back, but his escape must have been discovered by now. If he went back now, not only would he be in trouble, but he would also implicate His Majesty.
Therefore, staying with Xu Tianze now is actually the best outcome, and I can also receive news from His Majesty at any time.
Xu Tianze waved at Xichen, then opened the letter and read it. After reading it, he handed the letter to Xichen to burn.
He leaned lazily on the couch, watching the letter paper jumping in the firelight and finally disappearing.
"Master, are you worried about what's in the letter?" Xichen asked proactively when he saw Xu Tianze didn't respond.
"Not really, it's just that." Xu Tianze forced a smile, then hugged Xichen in his arms.
At first he was curious why his aunt had no intention of resisting. Later he realized that it was not that his aunt did not want to resist, but that she had no way to resist.
Eunuch Quan, who was supposed to be buried with Emperor Gan, was still alive and staring at Long Qingyi from behind. It was no wonder that Long Qingyi didn't put up much resistance.
With such an old monster alive and watching over us all the time, it is natural that we are hindered in every way.
Burying his head in Xichen's neck, Xu Tianze raised his head contentedly after a long time and looked at his beautiful woman who had returned.
"Come with me to the palace tomorrow, and then you should leave Shangjing City."
"But don't mention staying any longer. The situation isn't fatal. There's still room for negotiation. Even faking your own death to escape isn't out of the question."
"But this kind of thing can only be done when you are not around. Otherwise, you will end up dead."
Xu Tianze pinched Xichen's face and told him all about his way to survival. He knew that if he didn't give Xichen any information, Xichen might choose to die in the end.
Even if he really got away at that time, he would still have to worry about Xichen's safety, so naturally there would be no way for him to retreat cleanly. But if Xichen and the others were no longer around, then if he really retreated at that time, he would still be free of worries.
There might even be a chance to find them again in the end. If they die, they can naturally die in peace.
However, there is no need to reveal the rest of the words to Xichen, so that Xichen won’t leave in a restless manner or worry too much and make mistakes.
"Master... um..." Xichen wanted to say something, but was blocked by Xu Tianze as soon as he opened his mouth.
Under Xu Tianze's strong demands, she gradually relaxed her body, and finally the two of them moved directly to the bed, and sat on the rocking car together with the bed curtains in the night.
The next day, when Xu Tian woke up, he saw Xichen still sleeping soundly beside him, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He had originally thought of letting Xichen and Qingyuan go into the palace together today.
But he had been a little too rough yesterday, and Xichen might not recover so soon. So he just gave up and let Xichen have more rest.
After washing up quietly, he saw Qingyuan waiting outside the yard. He smiled and nodded, then took Qingyuan straight to the palace.
Perhaps because they had given advance notice, it was extremely easy for Xu Tianze and Qing Yuan to enter this time, and no one was so ignorant as to cause trouble along the way.
"I greet your majesty, my emperor..."
"Stop it, little brat. Let your aunt see." Long Qingyi scolded with a smile, and helped Xu Tianze up, not giving Xu Tianze a chance to finish his ceremony.
Eunuch Quan, who had been watching from the side, twitched his lips, but did not say anything ambiguous. After all, there were only a few of them, so it didn't make much difference whether the etiquette was performed or not.
"You've lost weight and don't know how to take good care of yourself outside." Long Qingyi looked at Xu Tianze carefully, tears in her eyes.
She was in such a situation in the palace, so she naturally couldn't take care of Ze'er all the time. Things were always turbulent outside, with people either suspicious of her or framing her.
You don't have to think about how much suffering and fatigue the child in front of you has endured.
"Aunt, what are you talking about? My nephew is fine now. When he left, he was swollen due to the medicine. Now he looks healthy." Xu Tianze hurriedly comforted the aunt in front of him, who was not his biological aunt but was better than his biological aunt.
"Yes, you are so smooth-talking. If you are living comfortably outside, why do you come back?" Long Qingyi glared at Xu Tianze unhappily.
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