"What's wrong? I'm fine. Xuan'er was just worried because she couldn't find me. I'm not missing. I was just sleepy and took a nap upstairs."
Feeling Ertai holding her tightly, as if afraid she would disappear the next second, Chen Nian gently comforted her.
"I just felt like you almost left me."
Ertai said in a muffled voice.
Upon hearing Ertai's words, Chen Nian paused in surprise.
So, is there really such a thing as telepathy?
If that person hadn't saved me, I might really be gone today.
"Don't worry, it won't happen. I'll always be with you."
After a moment of stunned silence, Chen Nian continued to soothe him gently.
After returning to the palace and experiencing another fainting spell, Shen Nian dared not risk her health again and settled down to recuperate in the palace.
During this time, there was also an incident where Xiao Yanzi wanted to leave the palace to help at Huibinlou, but she didn't go because of Shen Nian's persuasion, so the scene where she met Mardan in the drama didn't happen.
Huibinlou also remembered Xiaoyanzi's instructions to Liu Qing and Liu Hong: if they encountered strange strangers, they should not help them; if they encountered Mardan stealing wine, they should fight them off.
The Imperial Garden.
"Long time no see, Yuxing."
Yongxuan looked at the person standing opposite him and reached out to hug him.
"Long time no see, Yongxuan."
Fu Yuxing hugged him back.
After many years, the two most talented men in the capital, once again stood together.
The man who once vowed to become a great general has now entered the imperial court, while the man who once said he would be his behind-the-scenes strategist has taken up the sword and become a ruthless general, all to fulfill the other man's dream of becoming a great general.
"It's so nice to see you all together again, Yuxing. You're finally back. If you hadn't come back, your father would have been worried. Now that you're back, take a good rest."
The Emperor hugged the two of them, and his gaze, which fell on Fu Yuxing, was full of smiles and satisfaction, as well as concern.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Hearing the Emperor's words, Fu Yuxing cupped his hands in greeting, regaining his usual aloofness.
His face was cold and indifferent, showing no emotion even when facing the emperor.
"Yuxing is still as quiet as ever. How will you find a wife with this kind of personality?"
The Emperor showed no displeasure upon hearing those three short words. He had grown accustomed to Fu Yuxing's indifferent expression and wondered who would ever be able to evoke other emotions in this aloof man.
The conversation veered off course, and the emperor, who loved watching dramas, was back to his old ways.
"Your Majesty, I have no intention of getting married."
Fu Yuxing truthfully explained his plans.
He had no intention of getting married whatsoever.
“You can’t tell me that; you have to deal with Ama and the others.”
Hearing the firmness in Fu Yuxing's words, the Emperor smiled faintly and shook his head. Indeed, looking at Fu Yuxing's aloof and jade-like face, he really couldn't think of anyone who could stand next to him without feeling out of place.
"emperor--"
Seeing the teasing look in the Emperor's eyes, Fu Yuxing called out helplessly.
"Very well, I won't say any more about this. You've made another contribution in this border war. Have you thought about what reward you want?"
Seeing the helplessness on Fu Yuxing's usually emotionless face, the Emperor immediately changed the subject.
"Your Majesty, there's no rush to bestow rewards. I have something I'd like to tell you later."
Thinking of his brother's urgent message urging him to return, Fu Yuxing heard the Emperor's words, glanced at the person standing next to Yongxuan on the other side of the Emperor, whose eyes were darting around looking for someone but not at his own Ertai, and a look of helplessness appeared in his eyes.
What could they do about Ertai, their younger brother? They just had to spoil him!
It was he who urged him to come back, and now that he's back, he wants to ask Ertai for his opinion so he can speak to the Emperor, but Ertai completely ignores him.
He could only swallow his words for the time being.
"Okay, no rush."
Seeing that Fu Yuxing hadn't made up his mind, and with the Emperor urging him on, he gave a curt reply.
The group walked a little further and encountered the Empress Dowager's entourage, who were taking a stroll outside the palace.
The emperor walked over with a few people around him.
"Your Majesty—"
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