“Actually, I think we’re quite similar.”
——Helan Minzhi
***
In the side hall, Helan Ruizhe was reviewing the memorials submitted today, and Yu Seung-ho had not left yet.
"I said you can do it, I thought you were going to be suppressed by the thief Tang!"
Helan Ruizhe didn't even raise his eyelids as he quickly read through the memorial that asked him to select concubines to fill his harem, feeling extremely annoyed.
"What else can I do? If I don't confront him head-on, how can I still hold on to my position?"
Both Grand Tutor Yu and General Jin have passed away. Now Prime Minister Tang has the greatest power in the court, and Yu Chenghao alone cannot compete with him.
Yu Seung-ho said, "Perhaps you could try to win over Liu Mo. Otherwise, what if I'm alone and get defeated?"
Helan Ruizhe put down the memorial and rubbed his brow. "Liu Mo has the same personality as General Jin back then. How can I win him over? Why don't you help me make friends with him?"
Yoo Seung-ho: “…”
"I'm really just a tool for you to gain power."
In return, Helan Ruizhe rolled his eyes for free.
"I heard that Xiao Susu lost her memory. Is that true?" Yu Seung-ho didn't continue with that topic, but picked one that he was very interested in.
Helan Ruizhe paused as he flipped through the memorials, his eyes fixed on the dancing flames. "Hmm."
Yu Seung-ho could smell the thick atmosphere of sadness, "Xiao Susu has such a hard life. She suffered hardship outside for three years and finally came back, only to lose her memory."
"Do you think she still remembers me?"
Helan Ruizhe curled his lips in disdain. "She doesn't even remember me very well, how could she remember you?"
Yoo Seung-ho: “…”
"You should consider your lifelong affairs someday. You're already twenty." Helan Ruizhe dipped his brush in ink and began writing on the rice paper. "Which girl do you fancy? I'll arrange it for you."
Yu Seung-ho pursed his lips and said vaguely: "Don't you know which girl I like..."
Helan Ruizhe knew of course, but he just said: "If you still have obsession, go find her yourself."
Yoo Seung-ho didn't say anything. The problem between them couldn't be solved with just an explanation and an apology.
It’s his fault for not being proactive enough before, which hurt the girl’s heart.
"Miss Jin."
The palace maid outside the door saluted, and Jin Suting walked in holding a small pastry.
Because she had not yet been officially crowned queen, the palace maids still called her Miss Jin.
As soon as Yu Seung-ho saw her, he excitedly went to greet her. Of course, Jin Suting recognized this idiot at a glance, but she pretended not to know him.
She subconsciously leaned towards Helan Ruizhe, alert and said, "Who is he? He's so weird."
Yu Seung-ho was petrified. Xiao Susu had clearly said he had a strong personality before, but now she was saying he was weird!
Helan Ruizhe smiled and said, "He is my Grand Tutor, Yu Chenghao."
Jin Suting greeted him timidly, "Hello."
Yu Seung-ho also understood. After all, she had lost her memory. He naturally went to get the plate of fragrant pastries.
Under Helan Ruizhe's dangerous gaze, he boldly put it into his mouth and chewed it, "Wow, Xiaosusu, you really are the real thing! Even after losing your memory, your cooking skills haven't changed~"
Only Jin Suting can make such delicious pastries.
Helan Ruizhe used a warning look to stop Yu Chenghao from taking the second piece and ordered him to leave: "Don't you still have things to deal with? Go away."
Yoo Seung-ho: “…”
Well, let him go, otherwise will they still torture him behind closed doors?
In the blink of an eye, Yu Seung-ho disappeared.
After leaving the hall and passing by the Imperial Garden, Helan Minzhi appeared right in front of him.
She had a new palace maid named Yingchun by her side. They seemed to get along very well, and she smiled much more often.
Don’t ask how Yu Seung-ho knew this. Every time he left court, he would pass by the Imperial Garden and often see Helan Minzhi there.
But every time I watched and listened to them secretly, like a thief.
But this time, because he stayed in the hall for a while longer, he met Helan Minzhi.
I can’t count how long it has been since we met face to face like this. The few times we met were at various banquets and occasions where I had to be present.
Nod, smile, or just pass by with a blank expression.
It was rare for them to look at each other for such a long time without saying a word, and it was Helan Minzhi who avoided his gaze first.
She didn't plan to say hello. In this situation, it was best to ignore it. Yingchun supported her. When the wind blew over, she started coughing softly again, like a gardenia that was about to be blown down by the wind and withered at any time.
"Minzhi."
It was Yu Chenghao who couldn't help but speak first. He called out urgently. Yingchun bowed weakly and said bluntly, "Please forgive me, my master is weak and can't stand the wind. Please don't call my master by her maiden name directly. It's not good if others hear it."
Yingchun looked angry, and looked at Yu Chenghao as if he was looking at a scumbag.
"Yingchun, okay, let's go."
Helan Minzhi only said six words from beginning to end, but they remained in Yu Chenghao's mind for a long time.
He wanted to catch up with her, but every time they met before, he just looked at her secretly, or they had a calm encounter without causing even a splash.
But he still didn't catch up with her. Yingchun's words clearly asked him to respect himself.
***
In the side hall of the main hall, Jin Suting was helping Helan Ruizhe grind ink, and he was still not shy about talking to Jin Suting.
"Susu, the queen coronation ceremony will be held in seven days. Are you nervous?" Helan Ruizhe asked her with a smile.
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