Yuwen Linyuan got up, shook the wet sheets and blankets, slowly raised his head, and took a deep breath.
For the first time, I felt incredibly worthless.
Not only could I not sleep in the middle of the night, but when I finally drifted off to sleep, I dreamt of a beautiful red fox...
Forget it, I'm definitely not going to be able to sleep this time.
Yuwen Linyuan glanced at the sky outside and figured it was almost time for court. He then sneaked out, fetched a basin of water, and went back to his room to wash the bedsheets.
It always feels inappropriate for others to handle these things, as if they were handing over the Red Fox Pride themselves, and they would feel inexplicably jealous.
A quarter of an hour later, the servant knocked on the door: "Your Highness, it's time for court."
There was no response from inside the room, so the servant continued to call out, "Your Highness, court cannot be delayed, Your Highness..."
The knocking eventually managed to open the door a crack. The servant gasped – didn't His Highness always lock the door when he slept? Why the change today?
Just as I finished thinking about it, I smelled a faint scent of soap, and it seemed that water had spread to the doorway.
The servant, thinking something had happened, pushed open the door in surprise and immediately saw His Highness the Crown Prince covered in foam.
"Your Highness, what are you doing?" The servant rushed forward anxiously. "These chores can be done by the matrons, why are you doing this..."
"Don't move!" Yuwen Linyuan was used to being spoiled. Even when he was away from home, he had never done laundry before. He got himself all wet and still had to awkwardly stop the servants.
"Don't come any closer. I'll wash my own things. Nobody's allowed to touch them until I get back!" With that, she wiped her face, got up, and started washing and changing.
This display of force left the servant completely stunned and frozen in place.
Soap water is fine for washing your face, Your Highness, what are you up to this time? Is that a golden bed sheet that can't be touched?
… …
After quickly washing up, Yuwen Linyuan set off for the Hall of State Affairs.
Because his hair was still wet and his body smelled strongly of soap, he was teased by many court officials and princes along the way.
The prideful young man gritted his teeth and blamed everything on Si Jin.
She really is a charmer, she's got him completely bewildered.
No! Yuwen Linyuan secretly vowed: From now on, he would stay away from Gu Sijin and be himself again!
However, the first thing the old emperor said after finishing his official duties was: "Since everyone is alright, please listen to what I have to say. The Crown Prince's tutor passed away last year, and I have been thinking of finding someone to teach him before he comes of age."
"We originally intended to appoint Liu Huian, but he committed numerous evils and has already been removed by Eunuch Gu. As for the position of Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince, I wonder if Eunuch Gu is capable of taking it?"
Yuwen Linyuan was stunned. His first reaction was that the oath he had just made was now invalid, and he was somewhat dazed.
My second reaction was... happiness?
Could it be that he really fell in love with Gu Sijin at first sight?
Yuwen Linyuan found it absurd; at most, it was just lust after being teased. However, it would be good to make him Grand Tutor.
If they see each other every day from now on, he can really find a craftsman to make a red fox tail to hang around Gu Sijin's waist, and he won't be able to escape the Eastern Palace.
Just as he was thinking this, he heard Si Jin loudly refuse: "This humble official is not very talented and I am afraid I am not qualified. However, I can still invite Your Highness for tea at the Gu residence and impart some principles to you."
Yuwen Linyuan: ...
Aren't you going to the East Palace...?
Thinking of this, the young wolf dog became disappointed again. Every time he came up with a plan, Gu Sijin would nip it in the bud.
Gu Sijin is indeed his nemesis!
"Ah, very well, Yuan'er, quickly thank the Grand Eunuch."
The old emperor smiled broadly, strongly supporting Yuwen Linyuan's trip to the Gu residence—sending Yuan'er there would make it easier to deal with Gu Sijin.
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