Chapter 19
Mr. Xie's posture really impressed everyone, and Wang Bao never expected that His Majesty would also be interested. But this... is this something that the emperor can practice?
His face was full of hesitation, which made Xiao Huan feel as if his toes were tapping the ground for some unknown reason. He learned this phrase from Xie Ling.
If Xiao Huan had not seen the novel updated today, he would never have wanted to practice that stupid martial arts. However, the medical officer said that the martial arts was very magical and could strengthen the body. The Emperor, who had always longed for immortality, decided immediately: it would only cost a little face and it would not be a big deal.
Is face such an inconvenient thing?
He thought this thing was very lifelike, natural, and had an indescribable charm. Maybe there was something to it.
Xiao Huan, who was superstitious from time to time, relaxed his brows slightly and convinced himself that when the eunuchs brought him the military uniform, he put it on and left the flowers.
…
Xie Ling was practicing alone and was feeling bored, when he turned around and smelled a familiar fragrance.
Hmm? Is this the smell of ambergris?
Xie Ling was almost scared to death when he turned around and saw the emperor's carriage in front of him. He twisted his waist when he turned around. He held his waist and bowed his head in confusion. He didn't know why the emperor suddenly came here at noon. Didn't he usually take a lunch break at this time?
However, although he was extremely curious, it did not stop Xie Ling from speaking:
"Your Majesty."
He paused, looked at the emperor's garden, then looked at the eunuchs who were accompanying him. He thought that it was not a good idea for an outsider to exercise in the emperor's garden without thinking much. He hesitated for a moment and said, "I didn't know your majesty was coming. I am very sorry to disturb your majesty's leisure." After saying two sentences of ancient Chinese, Xie Ling tried, "How about I change places right away?"
Xiao Huan: ...
Everyone only saw that His Majesty, who was practicing just now, coughed without changing his expression.
"No need, just continue."
"I just found what you played a little interesting."
Hey, this hits the nail on the head for Xie Ling. Isn't it interesting? This is the Five Animals Exercises. The one who created this is Doctor Hua. I didn't expect the emperor to be so knowledgeable.
Xie Ling looked at him with admiration and rubbed his hands excitedly.
"How about I show it to your majesty again?"
Of course Xiao Huan would not refuse.
He was too easy to talk to today, and the distance between them was shortened a lot, which caught Xie Ling off guard.
After finishing a set of Five Animal Exercises, he turned around sweating profusely and saw Emperor Wu, who was watching the show, looking thoughtful. Suddenly, he continued his movements and performed another set.
Not only are every step correct, but his movements are even more standard and beautiful than his!
Xie Ling:!!!
Oh wait, how could he?
Didn’t he just perform a set of moves?
Xiao Huan did not say that he had been observing this for a long time. He just watched it up close and coupled with his martial arts training since childhood, he was able to see some key points at this time.
This Five Animal Play seems to be a combination of "bear, tiger, deer, bird, and ape" into one. It is indeed exquisite, and one set makes one feel extremely smooth after practicing it. However, Xie Ling did not grasp the essence of it at all. He only had the form without the meaning, so it looked so weird.
He retracted his legs slightly, looked at the stunned Xie Ling, and for some reason, he slightly curled the corners of his lips.
"But is this so?"
Xie Ling was confused. He repeatedly questioned the system in his heart. After learning that Xiao Huan had not cheated and was not a time traveler like him, he said dryly, "Your Majesty is gifted. I am ashamed of myself."
Is genius really that awesome? You can learn it with just one look!
Xie Ling felt jealous, so jealous that he looked towards Xiao Huan dimly.
Perhaps it was because today he finally learned about this set of health-preserving exercises that one could only hear but not see, Xiao Huan was also interested in giving Xie Ling some pointers.
"You just did a few moves wrong."
Xie Ling knew it without Xiao Huan saying anything. After seeing the other party's Five Animal Play, Xie Ling didn't want to watch his own anymore.
"Your Majesty is right."
He thought that the Emperor Wu was just giving him some verbal advice, but after asking about the time and realizing that it would not interfere with the afternoon's government affairs, Xiao Huan took direct action.
The slender and powerful hand directly grasped his wrist, and the other hand pressed Xie Ling's shoulder.
"The movement just now requires you to stretch your body straight to connect your Qi and blood."
The light cold fragrance flashed by, and Xie Ling just felt... so angry, but he still had to keep smiling. After all, this was personally instructed by His Majesty, a great blessing, didn't you see that the imperial guards were envious?
Xie Ling didn't think he could improve himself with just a few pointers, but he didn't expect that after Xiao Huan held his hand and pulled him through a round of practice, he actually grasped some of the key points.
Um?
There's something.
The red-clothed young man's eyes gradually brightened up, and Xiao Huan knew what he was thinking at a glance. He was so depressed just now, but now he is fine again?
He taught Xie Ling because he saw that he had beaten him too hard. He was a good martial artist and had invited the best master from Da Gan to teach him. Naturally, correcting Xie Ling was no problem for him.
However, according to his previous personality, he never instructed others. At most, he let the group of soldiers practice more.
Thinking of this, Xiao Huan withdrew his hand imperceptibly after the last move.
"alright."
"Remember these actions and don't make the same mistakes next time."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Hehe, I understand." Xie Ling immediately smiled happily. If he was left to figure out this key point by himself, he didn't know how long it would take him to figure it out. Now with the guidance of His Majesty the Emperor Wu, it was much simpler and saved him the effort of taking a detour.
It was really wrong of me to be jealous of others just now. I will drink three cups of wine as punishment. I will drink three cups of wine as punishment when I go back!
Xiao Huan originally wanted to stay away from him, but he was suddenly dazzled by Xie Ling's brilliant smile and his eyes paused slightly.
Most people in the palace are cautious in what they say and do, and even outside the palace, few of the children of the powerful and wealthy would show their joy.
But Xie Ling was different. This guy would laugh immediately when he was happy, and his laugh was so... silly and without any shadow.
Xiao Huan let out a breath, his face showing no emotion.
"Let's go to the library."
"Zheng Daru must be getting impatient."
Oh yes, I almost forgot the time. After Xie Ling bowed and took his leave, he immediately went to the library.
It was not until the person disappeared that Xiao Huan frowned slightly and retracted his inexplicable thoughts.
What is he thinking about?
He actually thought this guy’s smile was pretty?
Tsk, maybe it’s because I’ve spent too much time dealing with government affairs and my eyes are blurry.
Wang Bao watched his nose and his heart, but didn't notice any clues. He only saw His Majesty lower his eyes after Master Xie left, and after a while he went to Wannian Pavilion again.
…
Xie Ling returned to the library. Once he entered the cool environment, the heat he felt from exercising was somewhat relieved.
Hey, I didn't notice it just now, but he was sweating because someone was so close to him. He touched his cheek and was just a little confused when the system suddenly spoke.
"The host is not only sweating, but his ears are also red."
What?
Ears turned red? Impossible, I don't believe it! As an old internet driver, it was just a close encounter. It had happened once before, so Xie Ling didn't think he would be so exaggerated.
However, the system remained silent after it finished speaking. Feeling that the other party was extremely confident, Xie Ling, who had just rejected it outright, became a little hesitant.
Could it be that his ears really turned red?
Qian Ming, who was following him, was a little surprised to see Master Xie stop.
"What's wrong, Mr. Xie?"
Xie Ling: "Is there a mirror in the library?"
Mirror? Yes, there is one. Although he didn't know what Mr. Xie wanted the mirror for, Qian Ming bowed and turned to get the mirror.
After a few breaths, Xie Ling got ready and looked at the mirror.
——My ears actually turned red!
No, it’s not about physical condition. Isn’t it just getting closer?
Isn't it just smelling ambergris? Isn't it just hand touching hand... Well, Xie Ling hesitated for a moment, thinking that he didn't notice that Xiao Huan seemed to have held his waist when he was practicing the Five Animals Exercises just now.
Although it was just to correct his posture, this action...
He looks serious, but his body is not serious!
Xie Ling shook his head and felt that he must keep a careful distance from His Majesty in the future. However, Xiao Huan’s fingers looked pretty good in that movement just now.
The slender and strong fingers flashed before his eyes, and Xie Ling, the old driver, thought vaguely about the various comics he had seen on the Internet before traveling through time.
Then he saw Qian Ming, who had been looking at him, turned pale with horror.
"Master Xie, why is your face suddenly so red?"
"Is it the fever again?!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
