The night was as still as water.
A couple was entwined in affection, while Jiang Ting was reviewing memorials until late at night.
He knew nothing of the benefits of matters between men and women; for him, the most important thing was to secure his rule and establish the dominance he desired.
Jiang Ting was in a good mood after talking with Yan Jing'an today.
Looking at the pitch-black night outside, Jiang Ting was wide awake.
Having finished reviewing all the memorials, Jiang Ting, unusually, had the time and energy to take out all the paintings of drizzling rain that he had collected and carefully examine them.
He enjoys the tranquility of being alone.
But during the tasting, he inexplicably thought of that woman again.
Yan Jing'an's wife.
Her identity came to mind.
Jiang Ting frowned slightly, subconsciously trying to stop himself from thinking about her.
He was an emperor, the whole world belonged to him, but he was very clear about one thing: everything has its rules.
Jiang Tian is someone else's wife.
His sudden urge to think about another man's wife late at night was certainly inappropriate.
As a ruler, one should keep a respectful distance from the wives of one's subjects.
Time flies, and Yan Jing'an has been an official in the Hanlin Academy for a month.
His appearance also stirred up some controversy in a certain sense.
After all, his reputation as a talented scholar had spread far and wide in his early years.
Everyone said he had lost interest in officialdom and had turned to nature, but unexpectedly, he returned with an official position after only one year of the new emperor's reign.
Seeing how insignificant the official position he applied for was—just a low-ranking official of the seventh grade—many people were joking that he must be obsessed with officialdom.
If he didn't crave officialdom, he wouldn't be a minor official whom others look down upon.
Yan Jing'an didn't care about what others were saying.
When they asked him why he took such an official position, he simply replied that he was too idle at home and wanted to do something.
The Hanlin Academy was a rare place of leisure, so he came here.
Yan Jing'an was a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations). If he wanted to become an official, he could easily get to this position by cultivating his connections.
Moreover, others had also heard rumors that Yan Jing'an had obtained this official position by presenting the emperor with a eulogy.
As a highly talented scholar, Yan Jing'an could probably only do these superficial things.
The storm gradually subsided. Yan Jing'an usually didn't interact with others and seemed somewhat aloof and arrogant, so gradually, others stopped taking him seriously.
Talented people emerge in every generation.
Yan Jing'an's era has long passed.
If he wants to waste his time here, then so be it.
They wouldn't mind.
Because of the group's lenient treatment, Yan Jing'an gained more opportunities.
During this period, Yan Jing'an was unable to meet with Jiang Ting again.
Yuwen Zhuo, who acted as the link between the two, was actually quite tired.
That day, he insisted that Yan Jing'an treat him to a meal.
His original intention was to have Yan Jing'an go out and book a table so the two of them could have a good drink.
Unexpectedly, Yan Jing'an turned out to be henpecked.
When he was forced to treat him to a meal, Yan Jing'an agreed without much hesitation.
However, the restaurant that Yuwen Zhuo wanted did not exist, so Yan Jing'an took him back to his home.
"It's not that I don't want to invite you to Manxianglou for a meal, but my wife is worried about my health and doesn't allow me to eat out easily."
Yan Jing'an appeared to be explaining, but in reality, he was just showing off.
His frailty was congenital, so he needs to be extra careful at times.
Going out to eat is definitely not a problem.
But Jiang Tian wouldn't allow it.
She was always worried about her husband, fearing that something might happen to him.
Some people in those restaurants were deliberately causing trouble. Jiang Tian told him about it once, and Yan Jing'an smiled and said that he would never go out to drink again and would only stay with his wife.
Jiang Tian was initially very happy, but later felt a little guilty. She pushed him to go out to have dinner with his friends, but Yan Jing'an refused.
If he really couldn't refuse, he would bring Jiang Tian along.
On the surface, it seems like Jiang Tian is in charge of him, but in reality, Yan Jing'an enjoys being managed by her.
He liked seeing Jiang Tian value him.
That's what love looks like.
As a result, Yan Jing'an got used to bringing people home for drinks.
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Zhuo couldn't help but grin.
This Brother Yan was once considered a great husband, at least he could do whatever he wanted.
Why have you become more and more fussy after getting married?
But since they had already told him to come home for dinner, Yuwen Zhuo didn't even have time to refuse.
He had no reason to refuse.
If Yan Jing'an didn't consider him one of his own, why would he invite him to his home for a meal?
After calming himself down, Yuwen Zhuo planned to go.
He also bought a few pounds of meat and some snacks, intending to present himself as a proper guest.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Ting happened to have something to discuss with Yan Jing'an.
So going out to eat alone turned into going out with two people.
Yuwen Zhuo looked at what he was carrying, then at the emperor beside him: "Your Majesty, is it a little too little for me to carry? There are two of us."
It's true that Jiang Ting enjoys being around simple-minded people like Yuwen Zhuo, but sometimes his bluntness is really unpleasant.
Jiang Ting gave him a cold look, then waved his hand, and his bodyguards bought several batches of fine silk and knocked on the Yan family's door.
It was Jiang Tian who opened the door again.
When I saw her again, she was dressed simply as always, like a quietly blooming epiphyllum.
Jiang Tian was clearly surprised to see Jiang Ting.
She seemed to hesitate for a moment, wondering whether she should bow to him.
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