Xiao Jinyan was young and strong after all, so the illness came and went quickly, and he was almost recovered in one day.
Xu Nuo finally felt relieved, "Your Majesty is no longer in danger, I will take my leave now."
For the first time, Xiao Jinyan hated his good health. Even though he had only been with Xu Nuo for a day and a night, he inexplicably became dependent on the man in front of him and was unwilling to let him leave.
"Uncle..."
The remaining words of persuasion remained unspoken. He had little experience of being close to others since childhood and had always kept his emotions to himself. After all, to stay safe in the palace, one had to follow the rules. Moreover, the Regent was of a different surname, and even uncle and nephew didn't stick together all day. Xiao Jinyan didn't continue, unaware that his gray eyes had already revealed all his emotions.
Xu Nuo couldn't help laughing when he saw how distraught he looked. For the first time, he felt that this little wolf-cub-like boy was quite cute.
"Your Majesty, please rest early. I have to go to the palace tomorrow to teach you about state affairs."
As expected, upon hearing this, the wolf cub's originally listless face suddenly changed, "Are you serious, uncle?"
Xu Nuo still had that calm look, as if nothing could cause a ripple on his face. "Of course it's true."
Xiao Jinyan nodded and watched the tall and handsome young man in front of him bow and leave.
Xiao Jinyan slept very well that night. For the first time, he felt comfortable everywhere in the Funing Palace. He was still a teenager and had not yet become the meticulous and serious person he would be later. However, he felt that being an emperor was also good because he could be taught by the regent while the unfavored princes could not even see the regent.
On the second day, Xiao Jinyan put on a dragon robe that fit him well with the help of Wang Hai and Biyu. Perhaps because he had been instructed by the Regent, the people from the Clothing Bureau made it overnight.
The sedan chair carried by several eunuchs was swaying and making people drowsy, but Xiao Jinyan was not sleepy at all, and his eyes were full of the imperial study in the distance.
In the imperial study, Xu Nuo had been waiting outside the door. He wasn't wearing the black prince's robes today, but instead a moon-white casual suit. This color suited him better than the prince's robes, and the young man in such a high position looked less aloof and arrogant, and more gentle and delicate.
"Your Majesty, your humble servant greets you," Xiao Jinyan walked up to him and bowed slightly.
"Uncle, there's no need to be so polite," Xiao Jinyan tried his best to conceal his emotions, but he still couldn't help showing a hint of excitement.
After making the promise, he stepped into the imperial study, stood beside him and opened a memorial for him.
Seeing him standing, Xiao Jinyan didn't want to sit alone, so he suddenly stood up without any reason.
Xu Nuo looked up at him in surprise, "Your Majesty, is there something wrong?"
Xiao Jinyan's face flushed unnaturally, "Nothing, uncle, please sit down too."
Xu Nuo nodded, raised his hand, and had another chair brought over, sitting next to Xiao Jinyan. Xiao Jinyan, in what he thought was a covert assessment of the young man beside him, always had a faint, sweet fragrance about him, and today, closer, the scent was even more pronounced. Xiao Jinyan's gaze greedily scanned the young man's body, inch by inch. The powerful Regent now seemed tiny in front of him. With his head lowered, he looked harmless and gentle, making him want to hold him close.
Xiao Jinyan's ears turned red because of his own thoughts, and he was interrupted by the young man next to him.
"Your Majesty? Is there something on my face?" Xu Nuo had long noticed his burning gaze. It seemed as if the little emperor wanted to swallow him up. Xu Nuo's eyebrows twitched. Did he want to get rid of him now?
The emperor turned around in panic when his name was called. Xu Nuo chuckled and said, "I am not talented. If Your Majesty feels that you are not used to it, you can ask someone else to teach me."
Xiao Jinyan reflexively grabbed his hand and wrapped it in his palm, "I don't want anyone else, I only want you."
Xu Nuo was also stunned. After a long while, he finally awoke from his dream and broke free from the young emperor's hand. He then pointed at the memorials on the table and said, "Ahem... Your Majesty, please be more serious."
Xiao Jinyan noticed that the tips of his ears turned red, and he couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, in a good mood.
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Time seemed to pass in the blink of an eye. Soon, it was almost dark. At noon, the two of them just had a quick lunch and then devoted themselves to teaching again.
"Your Majesty, let's stop here today." Xu Nuo glanced at the sky outside, then turned back to look at him and smiled. "Your Majesty learns very quickly. I'm afraid I won't have anything to teach you soon."
Xiao Jinyan frowned, "Uncle, don't be so modest. Your knowledge is enough for me to learn for a long time."
Xu Nuo was stunned for a moment, then the smile on his face widened a little, "Your Majesty will always be better than this humble minister."
Xiao Jinyan just stared at him with a cold face, like a hunter locking onto his prey, and said nothing more.
Xu Nuo had no other choice, not to mention that the wolf cub was still tugging at his sleeve. Thinking of his youthful nature, he tentatively said, "Your Majesty, after you finish your studies in a few days, how about I take you out of the palace for a tour?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Nuo regretted it. The young emperor was already wary of him, and if he proposed to take people out of the palace, it would seem that he had ulterior motives.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Jinyan immediately agreed with bright eyes, and was even a little impatient, "Okay! Uncle Emperor, it's settled, but can't tomorrow be done?"
Xu Nuo was a little surprised, but he didn't show it. He just shook his head and said, "I have to prepare for General Lin's return to the capital and the celebration banquet these days. I'm afraid it will be difficult to get away."
Xiao Jinyan then remembered that the army that had won a great victory at the border some time ago was about to return to Beijing. Xu Nuo must have taught him during the day and arranged a celebration banquet in the evening. No wonder he looked a little thinner.
"I understand. It's too late today. Uncle, go back and get some rest."
Xu Nuo didn't seem to expect him to say that. He curved his beautiful eyes and smiled brightly, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern."
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