Chapter 35
Xiao Huan didn't think about it in this way at first, but this guy's behavior was so obvious that he couldn't help but feel suspicious.
This guy admires him so much, it seems not impossible for him to get close to him.
His heart skipped a beat, Xiao Huan coughed lightly, glanced at Xie Ling inexplicably, and suddenly turned and left.
Xie Ling: …
What?
What did Emperor Wu mean by that look just now?
Xie Ling was inexplicably stared at, and was completely confused. Only the system was speechless, knowing that the words written on this guy's head must have been misunderstood again.
The eunuch next to him smiled awkwardly at this time, and hurriedly followed His Majesty, leaving only Xie Ling and Qian Ming there.
Xie Ling pondered for a long time but couldn't understand the look just now, so he thought, forget it, maybe go back to sleep first. He really, really couldn't hold on any longer.
As soon as he returned to the bedroom, Xie Ling fell asleep. The thunder outside had nothing to do with him. Thanks to Emperor Wu, this was the deepest sleep he had ever had. He slept from late at night to noon and even missed breakfast.
When Xiao Huan asked about it during the morning court session, the eunuch replied, "Your Majesty, Master Xie is resting."
When he left the court, Xie Ling was still resting.
Xiao Huan: ...Were you really that tired yesterday? How come I didn't feel that way at all? Zheng Wanyun was only a little later than usual this morning.
Xie Ling, on the other hand, seemed to have never slept. He paused and asked, "Have you asked the imperial physician to see him?"
The eunuch, knowing that Master Xie came back late last night, coughed awkwardly.
"Not yet, but Master Xie woke up halfway and said that we don't have to wait for him to have breakfast, so I guess everything should be fine."
I'm just simply sleepy.
Xiao Huan was silent for a while and did not ask any more questions. Just when the eunuch thought it was over, he heard His Majesty say calmly: "If he wakes up and has any problems, please tell me."
The eunuch was slightly surprised, and immediately said, "Yes, Your Majesty."
…
Emperor Wu allowed two hours of rest time, but Xie Ling slept the full two hours without missing a minute. Even the system was amazed when seeing this.
There is actually such a sleep god. How did he manage to sleep so punctually, not even a minute late? It was as if he had set an alarm clock.
When Xie Ling opened his eyes, the system's face was full of admiration.
"It's almost time."
Xie Ling looked at the sky: "No rush."
"Your Majesty will definitely not rush me today."
And the teacher probably won’t come early.
According to Xie Ling's limited understanding of Emperor Wu, since Emperor Wu allowed him to rest for two hours yesterday, then it can be extended to... two and a half hours.
Sure enough, when Xie Ling got up, washed up and had lunch, Zheng Daru had not arrived yet.
As soon as Zheng Wanyun entered the palace, he was called to Wannian Pavilion by His Majesty. He stayed with His Majesty for half an hour for some unknown reason. He only saw His Majesty raise his head when he had almost finished the tea in the cup.
"Since the matter of the Imperial College has been reported, let's go first."
Zheng Wanyun came to his senses and stood up from his chair.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Zheng Wanyun was inexplicably summoned by His Majesty and then returned inexplicably. He was still confused. Because His Majesty was always strict, he did not think that His Majesty summoned him to give Xie Ling time to eat lunch. Until he returned to the library, he thought it was just a coincidence today, and His Majesty asked him a few questions about the Imperial College when he saw him.
Xie Ling turned around and saw Zheng Daru coming over.
"Look, am I right?"
The system looked at this guy in surprise, wondering when this guy knew so much about Emperor Wu.
However, I guess he's right.
After Zheng Daru came in, he didn't mention what happened just now. He just put down his things and asked Xie Ling.
"Did you get enough rest last night?"
After all, since he returned to the palace late last night, Zheng Wanyun still expressed his concern.
Xie Ling shook his head, then nodded.
"Well enough."
I have made up for the sleep I got today, but I slept a little too much.
Seeing that he was fine, Zheng Daru said, "We have almost finished the lessons before today."
"Finally, focus on practice and write a policy paper to see how it goes."
Because Xie Ling had a weak foundation and had been re-taught before, he had not written many policy papers. When he heard Zheng Daru's words, he felt like the sky had fallen.
Write a policy paper?
Damn it, God knows this is the thing he hates the most.
This thing has tortured him every time this month.
But the great scholar was right in front of him, so he had to write. Xie Ling took a deep breath and responded, biting the pen and looking at the table heavily.
Zheng Wanyun began to deal with some matters of the Imperial College. After an incense stick of time, he looked aside. Xie Ling was thinking hard and only wrote the beginning.
Even the eunuch beside him was silent.
Is this...sen*wan*organization...so difficult to write?
Normally, Mr. Xie could answer questions fluently, but this policy paper... was simply a difficult point.
Xie Ling procrastinated for a long time, and only finished half of it in the afternoon. Fortunately, knowing that it was difficult for him to write, Zheng Daru did not rush him. He just asked him to finish it in the evening and give it to him the next morning.
Xie Ling knew that it was impossible for him to not finish writing this policy paper. However, when he asked him to write it himself at night, Xie Ling felt that he would definitely not be able to finish it.
But at this time Zheng Daru had already left the palace, so who could he go to?
After thinking for a long time, Xie Ling suddenly looked at Qian Ming.
"Qian Ming, what do you think His Majesty is doing right now?"
Qian Ming: ...
Only Master Xie could say something like this to spy on His Majesty's whereabouts.
Qian Ming shook his head: "I don't know either."
Xie Ling clasped his hands and said to himself, "It must still be in Wannian Pavilion."
Since His Majesty is in Wannian Pavilion, why can't he go to His Majesty with the policy paper? Anyway, Wannian Pavilion is so big, there is no shortage of him.
Xie Ling did what he said. He stood up and walked towards the Wannian Pavilion.
The system looked at him suspiciously, as if it suspected that there was something wrong with Xie Ling's brain.
"Aren't you the one who fears Emperor Wu the most?"
He would have avoided getting close to her before, but now he is taking the initiative to meet the other person.
Xie Ling felt that the system's thinking was too old-fashioned.
His Majesty may be a little scary, right? But he won't eat people. As long as he has firm faith, there is nothing to be afraid of!
system:……
I see. The host has gone mad and will do anything to achieve his goal.
The system nodded in confirmation, and then saw Xie Ling, who had just muttered to himself, "Your Majesty, love me again!", enter the Wannian Pavilion.
Xiao Huan had just been thinking about whether Xie Ling was seducing him last night, and when he looked up, he saw the words above Xie Ling's head after he came in.
Xiao Huan: ...
Too straightforward.
No matter how many times he saw it, he still felt a little uncomfortable. How could someone say these things all the time?
No, not the lips, but the top of the head...
Thinking that Xie Ling didn't know what he was thinking and what he could see, Xiao Huan took a deep breath and tolerated it. However, he still looked at Xie Ling with a slightly uncomfortable look.
"Why are you here now?"
Shouldn't Xie Ling go back at this time?
"Uh, Your Majesty."
The young man opposite raised his head and was a little embarrassed. When Xiao Huan was wondering why he was embarrassed, he heard Xie Ling say:
"Well, I was originally planning to go back, but I haven't finished my homework yet, so I came to see Your Majesty."
Xie Ling stopped struggling and simply gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, do you think I can write here for a while?"
Although he said he was writing, in fact, he was just taking advantage of His Majesty's tutoring. He wanted to use one thing for two purposes, and Xie Ling had figured it out clearly.
Xiao Huan choked and smiled, as if he was not smiling, he also saw what this guy was planning.
Want me to teach him how to write policy papers?
Xiao Huan glanced at the paper in the other person's hand with a blank expression.
"Now that you're here, just write."
"I just need to review some memorials for a while."
Ah? Your Majesty is still busy?
It was a bad idea.
I thought the class would be over by now, but I didn't expect His Majesty hadn't finished marking the memorials yet. Xie Ling sighed, and had to hold his homework and go to the other side.
The eunuch on duty carefully cleared the table for him and left.
Xiao Huan didn't like having people around him when he was reviewing memorials, so at this moment, besides him, Xie Ling was the only one in the hall.
The two of them went about their business quietly.
It was impossible to get guidance from His Majesty, so Xie Ling could only lower his head and continue to stare at Celun. Fortunately, the study atmosphere in Wannian Hall was slightly better than that in his bedroom. Half an hour later, Xie Ling squeezed out a little more.
Although Xiao Huan was reviewing memorials, he was also paying attention to Xie Ling. When he saw Xie Ling lowering his head with a bitter and resentful look on his face, he paused for a moment, but did not say anything.
It was not until an hour later, when he had finished revising all the memorials in his hand, that he looked at the person opposite him.
Xie Ling had also written the final part of the essay, but it was getting harder and harder to write, and his face was wrinkled with worry. Xiao Huan endured it for a long time, but finally couldn't help but said, "Give it to me."
Eh, Your Majesty?
"Your Majesty, have you finished your revisions?" Xie Ling looked up quickly.
Xiao Huan nodded, his expression calm.
"Will you watch it or not?"
"If you don't want to see me, I'll eat."
look!
You have to watch it! He is just this close.
Xie Ling didn't have time to think about it, and hurriedly took the homework and carefully placed it on Emperor Wu's desk.
"That is all, Your Majesty."
"Take a look."
Xiao Huan paused, then reached out and picked up the paper. The policy paper assigned by Zheng Wanyun was about farming, no wonder he couldn't write it. Xie Ling knew nothing about farming.
He pressed his forehead slightly, thinking that he must bring this guy with him next time he went to the farm, and picked up the pen to write a line of words next to it.
"This is generally how farming works."
"You can write it like this."
Xie Ling looked down and slowly came up with some ideas. His eyes lit up and he looked at Emperor Wu.
"I understand!"
"Your Majesty, wait for me."
He quickly ran back to his chair, and soon the entire policy paper was completed.
After Xie Ling finished writing, he blew on the ink and felt that it was smoother with the guidance of Emperor Wu. As expected of His Majesty, no one knows the essence of policy essays better than him!
Xie Ling collected the homework happily.
At this time, the Eagle Guards sent out a few days ago came back. Liang Chun wanted to report the matter, but when he saw Master Xie standing there for a moment, he refrained from speaking.
Xiao Huan also thought of something. After listening to the prophecy in Xie Ling's novel a few days ago, he not only sent people to the Nanshan Imperial Mausoleum to catch the wild boar, but also started to investigate the matter of the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Justice.
Now that Liang Chun is back, there should be some results.
However, it was not convenient to talk about these things in front of Xie Ling. He just glanced at them indifferently, and the Eagle Guard retreated swiftly without leaking any information.
Xie Ling was a little surprised when he looked up and saw this scene.
Um?
Why did Lord Liang leave right after he arrived? Didn't he have something to say?
Their eyes met, and Xiao Huan changed the subject: "I am about to have dinner, if you haven't eaten yet, please follow me."
Well, although Xie Ling had eaten a lot before the afternoon class, he had not eaten yet. After hearing His Majesty's words, his eyes lit up and he quickly followed.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"System, have you learned anything? I killed three birds with one stone. I even got dinner for free."
system:……
Just go ahead and do it. You will regret it sooner or later.
For some reason, the system always feels that Emperor Wu’s attitude towards its host is not right, but it can’t put its finger on it specifically. After thinking for a long time, it could only watch the naive host follow him foolishly.
Back at Qianyuan Hall, the eunuch Wang Bao, who was on duty, had already prepared dinner. Although he was surprised for a moment when he saw Master Xie coming, he reacted naturally and asked someone to add a set of bowls and chopsticks.
Xiao Huan glanced at him and said nothing, but he was wondering what Xie Ling would do later.
Yes, Xiao Huan had already started thinking about this. In his opinion, although this guy couldn't write policy papers, it was obviously not that simple to ask him about this.
Asking about policy was just a superficial request. Today might just be an excuse to get closer to him again.
Perhaps Xie Ling was planning to use the meal as an opportunity to... get the upper hand over the water?
When he thought of this, for some reason, Xiao Huan, who hated people having ulterior motives the most, strangely did not feel the slightest bit disgusted.
Xie Ling was eating seriously, but from time to time he felt as if someone was watching him, and he couldn't help feeling confused.
"System, what's going on?"
"Am I hallucinating again?"
system:……
Seeing the host's confused look, it couldn't help but remind him.
"It was Emperor Wu who was looking at you just now."
Emperor Wu, well, Your Majesty, what are you looking at him doing?
After Xie Ling swallowed the porridge, he suddenly raised his head and happened to meet the gaze of His Majesty.
Xiao Huan didn't expect him to look up. He was slightly startled for a moment, and then he saw Xie Ling looking around and thinking for a while, and suddenly reacted: "By the way, Your Majesty, do you want to try this Eight Treasure Duck?"
“It’s delicious!”
Xie Ling thought that Emperor Wu looked at him because he had a dish of Eight Treasure Duck in front of him.
At this point, I thought I understood it, so I picked up a portion with chopsticks naturally as usual.
After he finished picking up the food, he realized: Wait, this is the ancient imperial palace, not his home. How could he reach out and pick up food for the emperor so naturally?
Xie Ling wanted to slap himself, but it was too late now.
Looking at the duck meat that had fallen into Emperor Wu's bowl, he smiled awkwardly, wanting to cry but without the tears.
"Your Majesty, punish me."
"Ahem." Eunuch Wang Bao tried his best to hold back his laughter, but he almost couldn't. He was also stunned for a moment, and only after he reacted did he control himself.
Mr. Xie, this is so funny.
Xiao Huan looked at his expression that looked like he wanted to cry, and was choked by these words. His forehead twitched: With such guts, you still dare to seduce me?
He twitched his lips and picked up the piece of meat under the other person's gaze.
"not bad."
Xie Ling:……?
Before he could react, he heard His Majesty say, "Continue."
"oh oh."
He picked up another piece of food with chopsticks stiffly.
Xie Ling was still in a daze until he left.
Help! Emperor Wu ate the food he picked up, and he hasn't even used the serving chopsticks. If you round it off, this isn't... Stop it!
Xie Ling quickly calmed down and stopped himself from imagining things. He was still thinking until he went to bed: He thought Emperor Wu's mysophobia was very serious, but it turns out that he could still tolerate it?
Xiao Huan's mysophobia was indeed serious, but perhaps because he had come into close contact with Xie Ling too many times, he had no defense against this guy and actually ate the food with his chopsticks.
The hall remained silent until Xie Ling left. Everyone was stunned.
If everyone thought it was a little funny when Master Xie picked up some food for His Majesty, then when His Majesty ate the food, the smile turned into shock!
This, Your Majesty... Having served Your Majesty for so many years, no one knows better than the eunuchs in front of the emperor that Your Majesty has a serious mysophobia, but even so, Your Majesty did not reject Mr. Xie's food.
Wang Bao secretly glanced at the person above him, but couldn't make out anything.
After Xiao Huan washed his hands, he looked outside and remembered the important business.
"Call Liang Chun over."
After an incense stick of time, Liang Chun walked into the Qianyuan Hall from outside. He had not been in front of the emperor just now, so he did not know Wang Bao's complicated feelings. After meeting His Majesty, he told him everything he had investigated in the past two days.
As the evidence below was handed up, Xiao Huan looked through it.
"So, the drop of blood you took from Li Cheng is definitely not the blood of the Minister of Justice?"
The evidence in hand clearly showed that Liang Chun nodded, and still felt a little strange when talking about this strange thing.
"Not only that, I also found a suspicious point."
"The child of the wet nurse in the Li Mansion seems to be somewhat similar to Lord Li."
Liang Chun didn't know about the novel, but Xiao Huan knew what happened from Xie Ling's update. He said with a headache, "Let the Minister of Justice stay alone after the court tomorrow."
"yes."
Wang Bao responded in a low voice.
The second meeting had just ended and Li Hansheng was about to go back with his colleagues when he saw the eunuch Wang standing outside the palace.
"Master Li, wait a moment."
Li Hansheng quickly stopped and asked: "Why is Eunuch Wang here?"
"But what's the matter?"
For a moment, he thought about his recent work, and his heart almost stopped beating. Eunuch Wang across from him didn't know what he was thinking, and he looked at him with a strange expression.
"Lord Li misunderstood. It was His Majesty who was looking for you."
"My Lord, please follow me."
After exchanging a glance with his colleagues, Li Hansheng had no choice but to follow Eunuch Wang. He didn't realize what was going on until he entered Qianyuan Hall.
"Your Majesty."
Xiao Huan didn't like beating around the bush, and he didn't want to get involved in his subordinates' family affairs. Seeing him coming, he simply asked someone to give him the evidence Liang Chun had collected yesterday.
"See for yourself."
"Go back and handle it yourself."
Li Hansheng: ...What's the matter? He took the booklet with a puzzled look on his face, and couldn't help but look up at the emperor. From the look of His Majesty, it doesn't seem like a big deal?
Since His Majesty asked him to go back, Li Hansheng naturally opened the book in the carriage after returning, but after seeing it, his expression froze. From the initial confusion to shock, and then to doubting life.
Wait, what does that mean? His son is not his son? He is the son of the wet nurse, the original midwife.
And his own child was being raised by a wet nurse on a farm outside Beijing?
How outrageous!
How could such a thing exist in the world?
Even though Li Hansheng had worked in the Ministry of Justice for so many years and boasted that he had seen many dirty things and could remain calm, he was still furious at this moment.
Of course, he would not doubt the authenticity of this booklet. Since His Majesty had given it to him, he would certainly not have any doubts. After all, every court official knew the capabilities of the Eagle Guards.
So there must be truth in this.
Li Hansheng's face was as gloomy as water, and he hurried back home with a dark look on his face.
When Xiao Huan put down his pen and reported to Wang Bao, he thought, "If he wants to take a leave tomorrow, then I will grant it."
"Yes." Wang Bao lowered his head. After all, Lord Li's family affairs were indeed difficult to handle, and it would take more than a day or two to finish.
But how did His Majesty suddenly think of investigating Lord Li? Thinking of His Majesty's order that day, he couldn't help but feel a little confused.
Xiao Huan stopped writing and looked at him.
"It was just a spur of the moment thing. It just happened to happen."
He had no intention of revealing Xie Ling's affairs, which was just right for both Xie Ling and him at the moment. But when he thought of this, Xiao Huan remembered that he had not read today's novel yet.
He was not doing this for Xie Ling, he just wanted to read the novel, he emphasized this in his mind, and after putting down the teacup in his hand, Xiao Huan looked at Wang Bao.
"What is Xie Ling doing now?"
Hmm? Mr. Xie?
Wang Bao glanced at the sky.
"Master Xie should still be sleeping, right?"
Zheng Daru took a day off today, so Xie Ling had a rare extra day off and has not gotten up yet.
Xiao Huan choked.
"Are you still sleeping now?"
It's already noon, right? He's already revised some of the memorials after the morning court session, but that person hasn't woken up yet?
Xiao Huan frowned subconsciously. He wanted to ask someone to wake up Xie Ling, but he stopped as soon as he raised his hand. He didn't want anyone to enter the inner hall when Xie Ling was sleeping, so he said lightly: "I have been reviewing memorials all morning, and it's time to go out for a walk."
"Come for a walk with me."
"Ah." Wang Bao responded with his head down, pretending not to hear the hidden meaning of his majesty's words.
Sure enough, as they were walking, His Majesty walked to the next side hall.
Master Xie was still resting. There were only a few eunuchs outside. Xiao Huan took a look and said, "You wait outside."
Wang Bao stopped naturally.
Xiao Huan suddenly felt uncomfortable after he walked in. He hadn't been to the side hall for a long time. The last time he came was when he found out that Xie Ling admired him.
This time... he frowned slightly and told himself not to think too much, he was just here to read the novel.
When he entered, Xie Ling was still sleeping, lying on the couch with his eyes closed, defenseless. Even though he had seen Xie Ling sleeping, Xiao Huan couldn't help but take another look.
I don’t know if this guy’s cheeks are rosy because he got a good rest, but they look much better than usual when they were slightly paler.
He stared at Xie Ling for a long time before looking up at the top of his head, reminding himself of the purpose of today, and then he looked up.
Continuing from the last content, golden words appeared above Xie Ling’s head.
"Three sentences to make His Majesty fall in love with me"
"Well, after a series of actions by the host, the wild boar incident was confirmed on the spot, and everyone in the hall looked at the host in surprise."
"Soon after, Emperor Wu ordered someone to investigate the matter of the assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice."
"With wild boar as the basis, I believe the poster will be cleared of suspicion soon."
"The author of this post is full of confidence. He thinks that the Emperor will definitely think that I am born with auspiciousness. He will definitely build a Bull Demon Temple for me."
"——The next moment, the host died."
Xiao Huan was stunned for a moment, then reacted.
Tsk, this young medical officer seems to be thinking wrong...
Compared to the temptation of foresight, as an emperor, he seemed to be more inclined to kill all unstable factors, especially the so-called "Bull Demon" who knew so many secrets.
If he were to remain conceited as usual, he would probably not bother to know much about the future.
However, this development was different from the first time he saw Xie Ling in reality. Even though there was a golden light when he saw him, he should have rather killed the wrong person than let him go given his suspicion.
He would never give Xie Ling that much time, but now he has let this guy live until now...
Comparing the novel with reality, the more Xiao Huan thought about it, the more he was shocked by the changes in himself. He couldn't help but frowned slightly.
The system was almost scared to death by Emperor Wu's expression at this moment. Is this the pressure of a feudal emperor? Too scary. How can the host be so careless and get along with Emperor Wu day by day?
Xie Ling was just sleeping when he was suddenly awakened by the electronic sound of the system in his head. The buzzing sound went straight into his mind, comparable to the top noise. He turned over and couldn't help but cover his head with the quilt.
"System, what are you doing?" How can I sleep so early in the morning?
The system twitched its lips.
"Host, get up quickly, the Emperor Wu is coming!"
Wu... What Emperor Wu? ! Xie Ling was stunned for a moment before he vaguely realized what the system said.
Wait, His Majesty is coming?
No, when did he come and where is he now?
The system wanted to cry but had no tears. It glanced at the opposite side secretly: "It's in front of you now."
Xie Ling: …
So, should he get up now or not?
After thinking it over, Xie Ling decided to pretend to be dead. He didn't know why His Majesty came, and he felt awkward when he suddenly opened his eyes.
So the system saw that after he reminded the host, he turned over and pretended nothing had happened and continued breathing.
System: ...What a clever reaction.
Because he was deep in thought just now, Xiao Huan did not notice the change in Xie Ling's breathing. Instead, he had an inexplicable look on his face and no one knew what he was thinking.
The air was so quiet at this moment that Xie Ling didn't even dare to breathe. He could only mutter to the system in his heart.
"How much longer? I'm starving to death without even moving a muscle."
System: "You didn't seem hungry when you didn't wake up."
Xie Ling: "What do you know? I was eating in my dream. If you hadn't called me, I would have eaten the fried chicken."
The system shut up with nothing to say.
Xiao Huan on the opposite side closed his eyes slightly, and suddenly his brows relaxed.
Never mind, there is nothing wrong with the current situation. After all, he has become accustomed to Xie Lingshi's noise. If he doesn't see this guy one day, he will feel uncomfortable.
Feeling relaxed, Xiao Huan wanted to continue reading along the golden characters, but when he looked up, he suddenly heard a "gulp" sound from the couch.
Being so close to each other in the quiet space, the sound was particularly obvious.
Xie Ling:!!!
Damn it, why is he growling with hunger at this moment?
His mind froze, and his first reaction at this moment was that he must not be exposed. His brain was spinning rapidly, and Xie Ling came up with a bad idea: then... sleepwalk!
Pretending to be still asleep, Xie Ling stood up with his hands on his stomach and eyes closed. He subconsciously took two steps forward, trying to act out the sleepwalking state of getting up to look for food because he was hungry.
As a result, he couldn't see the road and his boots stepped on him. As soon as he got off the bed, his legs suddenly went weak... and he fell violently into His Majesty's arms.
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