Sure enough, Yan Jing'an came to greet him very soon.
In addition to the bond between ruler and subject, there is also the affection between friends.
Jiang Ting doesn't usually place much trust in others; he's afraid of being let down or even taken advantage of.
But Yan Jing'an deserves it.
Jiang Ting had long since seen through Yan Jing'an's character.
Compared to Yan Jing'an's relatively smooth childhood, Jiang Ting's childhood environment was much more complicated.
He had witnessed the darkness of human nature, but he also knew the preciousness of the human heart.
How could Jiang Ting not admire and respect Yan Jing'an for disregarding everything, gains and losses, and serving him to eliminate the ugliness in the court?
The friendship between a ruler and his subject can be understood by the other party in the instant their eyes meet.
They exchanged a smile and soon went to the study to discuss state affairs.
Yuwen Zhuo then followed Jiang Tian into the kitchen.
Jiang Tian wanted to make a special dessert for Yuwen Zhuo.
Last time, Jiang Tian made a dessert, which Yuwen Zhuo praised highly and still remembers fondly.
Jiang Tian naturally wouldn't let him leave empty-handed.
Since everyone was here today, she decided to make a few extra portions so that Yuwen Zhuo could take some back with him.
Yuwen Zhuo stood at the door and asked Jiang Tian if he could help her.
Jiang Tian declined softly.
She didn't say anything too serious, only that the kitchen was too small and not suitable for Yuwen Zhuo to stay in for too long.
Moreover, Yuwen Zhuo had never studied cooking and couldn't be of much help in the kitchen.
Her words were euphemistic, but that's the gist of it.
Yuwen Zhuo had no choice but to agree.
He knew very well that he was just an outsider.
Jiang Tian was just being polite to him.
Yan Jing'an was also someone who didn't know how to cook, but he was allowed to enter the kitchen.
After they finished eating together, they would tidy up their things and talk to each other in the kitchen.
Yuwen Zhuo even saw Brother Yan washing dishes and chopsticks, with Jiang Tian wiping his sweat beside him.
Other couples follow each other's lead, and he's just someone who joins in the fun.
Yuwen Zhuo's disappointment was fleeting, and he quickly managed to ignore it.
He can't afford to be arrogant.
Having such a close friend and knowing such an outstanding woman is the greatest blessing in his life.
If he continues to let his mind wander to things he shouldn't be thinking about, he will lose much more than just a little bit.
Yuwen Zhuo was simply pure of heart, not truly stupid.
If he were truly foolish, he could never have become a general.
He didn't become a general because of connections; he earned his position through military merits step by step.
On the battlefield, in addition to real skills, you also need a sharp mind.
Yuwen Zhuo simply didn't want to waste his brains on manipulating people's hearts; he preferred simple relationships.
Every time Jiang Ting and Yan Jing'an talked, they felt like they had known each other for a long time.
As the conversation became more animated, Yan Jing'an disregarded the fact that the person in front of him was the ruler of a country. He patted Jiang Ting on the shoulder and said to him, "If you had been born a few years earlier, the two of us could have traveled together to explore the beautiful landscapes of the country. You should have seen how magnificent the land you have built is! Unfortunately, I have now come to the capital, and I'm afraid I will never have the chance to travel the world again."
Jiang Ting smiled faintly: "You've taken care of it for me, which puts a weight on my mind. When I've had enough of being emperor and abdicate one day, there might still be a chance."
Upon hearing this, Yan Jing'an couldn't help but tease, "But I heard that you don't even look at any of the concubines in the palace, and the harem is full of complaints and can't find peace."
Jiang Ting wouldn't like to hear others say these things, nor did he want to be teased or forced to favor those concubines.
But he knew that Yan Jing'an only considered him one of his own and was just saying it casually; he wasn't really worried about his successor.
Jiang Ting, seemingly oblivious to everyone else, spoke his true feelings: "I have to find a woman I like. I can't be a breeding pig that produces offspring on demand, constantly being dragged off to be paired up."
That's incredibly vulgar.
It should be noted that Jiang Ting has been well-mannered since childhood and has never used vulgar language with others.
In other words, he had read some books from the common people when he was young, so he knew more than others.
After he became emperor, he stopped watching.
After all, he had to maintain the dignity of an emperor.
He now truly considers Yan Jing'an one of his own, which is why he said such a thing.
Yan Jing'an was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, unable to contain his laughter.
Jiang Ting knew his words would make people laugh, but he wasn't annoyed when he saw Yan Jing'an laugh.
Yuwen Zhuo, who was having a snack, heard Yan Jing'an's laughter and couldn't help but ask in surprise, "What are those two talking about in there? They're laughing so heartily and they're trying to kick me out. I don't know anything about it."
He muttered to himself, not very loudly, but Jiang Tian heard him clearly.
She simply smiled faintly and said nothing more.
Soon after, the emperor and his minister emerged, and they appeared to be having a very pleasant conversation.
Yuwen Zhuo leaned closer and asked, "What were you two talking about just now? Why are you so happy, Brother Yan? I've never heard you laugh so happily before."
Yan Jing'an hurriedly smiled and waved his hand: "This is a secret between Brother Jiang and me, it cannot be told, it cannot be told."
Yuwen Zhuo was immediately displeased.
Why would three people still pull this stunt?!
However, Yan Jing'an quickly picked up a pastry and put it on his plate.
Seeing that Yan Jing'an still cared for him as always, Yuwen Zhuo subconsciously blamed the emperor for the problem.
I wonder what kind of joke His Majesty is playing on Brother Yan this time.
It's one thing to joke around, but to keep it a secret from him.
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