Chapter 38
Xie Ling was completely confused. He didn't expect to receive such an imperial edict in the middle of the night.
But this is just a dream...
"System, I can't control it."
Who can control what they dream about? Is this a joke?
The system was also choked, and Xie Ling and he were both as quiet as a chicken. After a while, Xie Ling took a deep breath and said with difficulty:
"I see."
"Please ask your majesty, I will try my best."
Qian Ming's forehead twitched. He also felt that Mr. Xie was in a difficult situation. He looked at him with sympathy.
"Don't worry, sir. I'll reply to Eunuch Wang right away."
The freshly-made imperial edict was received in his hand. Xie Ling looked at the first bright yellow edict in his life and twitched his lips.
Forget it. Even if the decree is a bit unreasonable, it is an imperial decree after all. Just keep it well.
Since it was something ordered by Emperor Wu himself, Xie Ling couldn't just leave the imperial edict lying around. After inspecting the table for a long time, he simply put the imperial edict under the pillow and pressed it down.
Well, perfect.
…
This is the second time. After receiving the news, the only thought in Xiao Huan’s mind was that this is the second time Xie Ling has collected his things.
First it was the Jade Dew Cream, then this imperial edict…I even have to put it next to my pillow when I sleep.
He pressed his forehead. He was choking on the novel he had updated in the afternoon. The imperial edict was issued to stop him from having wild thoughts, but now he was a little hesitant.
After taking a bath in the evening, look at Wang Bao.
Wang Bao saw that His Majesty had a gloomy expression and knew that His Majesty had something to do again. At this time, he perked up and wondered what this matter was.
After a while, His Majesty closed his eyes in annoyance, and asked in an inexplicable tone: "Am I a little too harsh?"
Wang Bao: What do you mean by strict?
Wait, Your Majesty is talking about the imperial edict given to Master Xie. Isn't this just a face-saving statement? As long as Master Xie doesn't say it, no one knows what he dreamed about.
Nothing too harsh?
He looked at His Majesty cautiously and said something that could save everyone: "Your Majesty is doing this for Young Master Xie's own good. I'm sure Young Master Xie knows this."
Now it was Xiao Huan's turn to remain silent. He frowned slightly and thought: Your Majesty is not joking. That's all. There is no reason to take back the imperial edict that has been issued. At worst... I will compensate him a little more tomorrow.
Xie Ling stuffed the imperial edict under his pillow and fell asleep. He didn't have the psychological pressure that Xiao Huan imagined. It was so funny. He slept through it when he traveled through time just now, even with his head hanging on a knife. How could he think too much now?
Every second you think about it is a waste of this precious night!
Xie Ling slept soundly all night. He didn't realize that he had stuffed the imperial edict under his pillow until he lay on it. Huh? There was actually a scent of ambergris on it.
A faint fragrance lingers at the tip of the nose, which is better than any other scent in the palace. It is worthy of being the top-grade spice used exclusively by the emperor. It is simply different.
He fell asleep happily smelling the fragrance, and was still immersed in a sweet dream until the next morning when he could not wake up. Qian Ming quietly walked over and was slightly stunned when he saw Mr. Xie covering his face with the imperial edict. For a moment, he didn't know whether he should walk over.
It's just that...
"Thank you, Master. It's time."
The person on the couch didn't move, and after a while he spoke with difficulty:
"Okay, what time is it?"
"It's morning." Qian Ming whispered, "His Majesty sent us the imperial meal this morning."
"It seems like there is the milk tea that Mr. Xie drank at Zheng Daru's house last time?"
This was the name that Mr. Xie called himself. Qian Ming thought about it and reminded him.
As soon as he finished speaking, he thought that Master Xie would continue to be slow as usual, but the next moment he saw Master Xie suddenly flip open the imperial edict, turned over and sat up quickly.
Wait, did he seem to hear the name of Milk Tea? Xie Ling's confused eyes slowly cleared up. After confirming that he had heard correctly, he coughed lightly and stretched.
"It's time to wake up at this time."
"Wait a minute, I'll wash up and we'll eat together."
Qian Ming: ...
We've been talking for a long time and Mr. Xie was so sleepy that he couldn't open his eyes. Why is he so excited when he hears about milk tea?
And isn’t Mr. Xie’s speed too fast?
…
To be honest, Xie Ling was still in shock. He couldn't react until he finished his breakfast and went to class with his favorite milk tea.
Strange, really strange.
What's wrong with Emperor Wu today? Did he take the wrong medicine and act so abnormally? He even asked someone to make milk tea for him?
Xie Ling drank it with great care, feeling completely puzzled. From the imperial edict yesterday to now, he was increasingly confused about His Majesty's actions.
Is this the saying "Serving the emperor is like serving a tiger?"
Tsk, but it’s always good to have milk tea to drink.
Xie Ling arrived at the library and thoughtfully shared a cup of wine with Zheng Daju.
After learning that he gave the milk tea to Zheng Daru, Xiao Huan paused and snorted coldly.
"He really respects his teachers."
Wang Bao: Cough.
"It's a good thing that Master Xie respects Zheng Daru so much. This shows that Master Xie will only respect Your Majesty more on a daily basis."
Xiao Huan glanced at him and said, "Why do I feel like he can't remember me?"
Wang Bao: ...What should he say about this? Your Majesty, can you please stop finding faults all the time?
Fortunately, Mr. Xie still remembered it.
Thinking of Emperor Wu's mood swings recently, he also remembered that he had milk tea today thanks to His Majesty. So after class, he believed in the workplace rule of thanking His Majesty no matter what, and in the evening he came to see His Majesty with a cup of milk tea.
In Xie Ling's opinion, His Majesty would definitely not drink this thing that had been left out for an afternoon, but he had to pretend to thank His Majesty.
So after reaching the door, Xie Ling looked at the eunuch.
"Please tell this eunuch that Xie Ling wants to see His Majesty."
The eunuch guarding the gate went in to report immediately after seeing Master Xie. God knows how unhappy the emperor's face was before Master Xie arrived. Although he would not vent his anger on others, the servants were also scared when they saw it.
Even Wang Bao's expression relaxed for a moment. He glanced at His Majesty at the top and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, Master Xie is here."
Young Master Xie really hasn't forgotten His Majesty. Look, he said, how could such a loyal man like Young Master Xie do that?
When Xie Ling walked in with the cup in hand, he felt that the atmosphere in the hall was weird.
Eunuch Wang was looking at him happily. Why did it feel like he was waiting for him?
"Tongzi, what's going on?"
Did something just happen here that he didn't know about?
System: ... "How should I know?"
It can't scan remotely either.
Xie Ling just asked casually, and only smiled smugly after Eunuch Wang left.
"Thank you for the reward, Your Majesty."
"Well, I have to go to class today so I'm a little late. Your Majesty won't blame me, right?"
His Highness blinked his eyes and smiled very obediently, revealing those two damn evil dimples. Xiao Huan, who was not very angry to begin with, raised his eyebrows, not too lightly or too heavily:
"I give out so many rewards every day. Do I have to remember everything?"
That's right. Emperor Wu meets so many ministers every day, and he must give a lot of rewards. Maybe he forgot about giving him milk tea today. But since he was here, Xie Ling just said it casually.
"Your Majesty, this milk tea tastes very good."
"I've reserved a cup for you, would you like to try it?"
How could the emperor drink the rest? After Xie Ling finished speaking, he waited for Emperor Wu to refuse, so that he could take it back and add another meal for coding in the evening. As a result, he saw His Majesty glance at him and his eyes moved to the teacup in his hand.
"Bring it here."
"yes"
Wait what?
"Your Majesty." Xie Ling was stunned for a moment when he said the last two words, thinking that he had heard it wrong. However, His Majesty looked up at him, indicating that he had not heard it wrong.
Your Majesty did ask him to present the things just now.
Xie Ling had a strange look on his face, and reluctantly placed the milk tea on the table.
After dealing with the memorials, Xiao Huan was reading a military book, turning a page from time to time under the lamp. When Xie Ling looked at him eagerly, he thought this guy wanted to see him drink.
After a pause, although he was a little annoyed that the milk tea had been left for too long, he still picked it up after all it was a gift from Xie Ling.
He drank it down in one gulp, and it was mellow and fragrant, and it tasted good. Perhaps it was because he liked Xie Ling more, and he felt that this milk tea, which he had never been used to, suddenly tasted better.
After realizing what he was thinking, Xiao Huan froze for a moment and frowned slightly.
Xie Ling only saw His Majesty drink a sip of milk tea and then look over. At this time, he was just complaining to the system about when he could get another cup.
Then I heard His Majesty say, "The things have been delivered, you can go down first."
Well.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Xie Ling always felt that the emperor's eyes were a little strange just now. After a moment of confusion, he turned around and left.
Xiao Huan put down the teacup only after Xie Ling left, and stared at the item in his hand with a puzzled expression.
…
For several days, His Majesty seemed to have returned to normal and did not ask about Master Xie again. Wang Bao breathed a sigh of relief and felt that he had finally returned to his previous life without having to worry anymore.
Xie Ling has been very busy these past two days. He was forced by Zheng Daru to practice policy essays every day. He could not even leave the study in Zheng Daru's house. He forgot about Mr. Wu's birthday without paying attention.
In Zuixianlou, which is more than ten kilometers away from Wuhua Lane, Wu Shan came to check the time and then looked outside the building. All the friends he invited were there, even some classmates were there, but Brother Xie was nowhere to be seen.
Brother Xie, are you unable to come out today because of something?
Thinking of what the other party said before he left, "try your best", Wu Shanlai felt a little headache and looked at his good brother next to him.
"This...why don't you wait a little longer?" Maybe it will come soon.
Several military princes who were on good terms with Wu Shanlai were a little surprised to see him looking outside the door frequently.
"What are you looking at?"
"Is there anyone else who hasn't arrived yet?"
"Go! Go! Go."
"Go inside and wait." Wu Shanlai waved his fan and waited for a while before he saw the shopkeeper downstairs asking the waiter a few questions and then came up.
"Mr. Wu, please wait a long time. There is one thing I almost forgot."
"A few days ago, a young man came to the restaurant and left a box, asking me to give it to you. It should be a birthday gift."
Just now, the shopkeeper was a little late because he was busy with more than one person. At this time, he remembered and hurriedly took the things up. Today, only this loyal and brave prince was booked, so there was no need to think too much, it was all for the other party.
Wu Shanlai was stunned for a moment. A young man handed it to him? When did he know such a person? But when he thought of this, he suddenly reacted.
Wait: "Is the young man you are talking about surnamed Xie and very handsome?"
Wu Shanlai originally wanted to use the word "outstanding", but he felt that this word could not describe Brother Xie's appearance, so he used the word "beautiful" that can be recognized at a glance.
The shopkeeper nodded repeatedly, and he could remember the young man's appearance without even having to think about it. He had been running a restaurant in the capital for many years, but this was the first time he had seen someone with such a stunning appearance. At first, he almost thought he had seen a banished immortal in red, so he was particularly impressed.
"That young man did say his last name was Xie."
"He said that he had lost the invitation and might not be able to come in person, so he asked me to pass it on to Mr. Wu."
Oh, why is it this matter? Is it because of this after all this time?
Wu Shanlai looked at Zhang Jing and saw that the disappointment in Zhang Jing's expression had faded. He thought that Brother Xie didn't want to make friends with them, but it turned out that it was because the invitation was lost.
If they had said it earlier, they could have waited outside the door.
He had been looking forward to it for a long time, but after hearing the reason, he could only look away with regret.
Wu Shanlai coughed and said, "This is just a coincidence."
"But from the looks of it, Brother Xie is also going to participate in the scientific expedition in a month, so I will definitely see him then."
Zhang Jing nodded and felt relieved.
The two of them opened the box given by Xie Ling together and found a wolf hair brush inside.
The very elegant learning tools were placed in the box. Wu Shanlai, who didn't like studying very much, felt as if he saw the encouragement of his father.
Instead, Zhang Jing's eyes lit up and he felt that Xie Ling's gift touched his heart.
If only Brother Xie could give him a pen like this on his birthday...
His heart beat suddenly faster and Wu Shanlai coughed.
"Brother, if it's other things that are given to thank you brothers, I can give them to you, but this birthday gift is a token of my love, so I can't give it to you. Please understand." He patted his good brother who was obviously thinking wrongly, and spoke earnestly.
Zhang Jing glared at him and said, "I know that a gentleman does not take away what others like."
"Besides, this is Brother Xie's kindness, how could I let him down?"
Wu Shanlai: ...
Why do you sound like it's your birthday?
He felt a toothache, and when Xie Ling said he couldn't come, he put away the wolf hair brush, shook his head, and went in to entertain the guests.
Zhang Jing didn't react until Wu Shanlai left and then he thanked the shopkeeper.
Huh?
Xie Ling had just finished writing his policy paper when he suddenly sneezed. He couldn't help rubbing his nose, thinking someone was scolding him.
What's going on?
The homework in hand was put away carefully.
The system looked at him listlessly and said, "So have you thought of it?" The host had been attending classes outside these days on the pretext of looking for inspiration, and he almost thought that the host had forgotten it.
Xie Ling: Tsk tsk tsk, something is wrong.
"Tongzi, why do I notice that you are so concerned about this matter?"
Of course the system is because of energy. Originally, it was going to be a mess with the host, but hasn't the Emperor of Martial Arts tasted the sweetness of following the update for a few months recently? It must urge the host to take out the appearance of the literary master system.
According to it, although the repair of the channel is a long way off, it seems that it is not impossible for the host to become a literary giant in the Dagan plane?
Of course, the system didn't dare to say this to the host, so it could only perfunctorily say, "I don't have anything else to focus on."
Xie Ling: ...Life in the system is so monotonous.
But then again, Tongzi spent his days reviewing his novels and bickering with him, so it's hard to say whether this was the only thing that was forgotten in the electronic database.
After blowing the ink dry, Xie Ling shook his head.
"Not really."
“But I have a little clue.”
Well, he certainly can't compete with the ministers outside when it comes to buying things. After all, he only has a few pearls in his hand, and they were all given by His Majesty.
Moreover, after leaving Marquis Dingyi, he wouldn't be able to find anything even if he had money, so this road was basically blocked.
Xie Ling didn't know that Emperor Wu had already banned ministers from giving gifts, and was still preparing to find another way.
“I plan to make one myself.”
Isn't this unique.
The system choked suddenly: "Can you do it?"
It's not that the system is attacking the host. He has never seen the host do anything since it bound to the host. This guy didn't even know how to wear clothes when he just crossed over. What can he do!
Xie Ling was not convinced: "Isn't it possible for me to learn if I don't know how?"
"Everyone knows how to embroider."
Yes, after thinking about it for several days, Xie Ling decided to do some embroidery.
Don't say that boys can't embroider. In ancient times, as long as you can get close to the emperor, what kind of flowers can't you embroider? After Xie Ling came out, he watched for a few days. Every time he passed by the embroidery workshop outside the palace, he would take a second look. At this time, he finally made up his mind.
He planned to embroider a nightgown for His Majesty.
The kind that only this one has.
The system felt it was unreliable when it heard about embroidery, and its eyelids twitched when it heard about pajamas, and it wanted to persuade the host.
"The pajamas are a bit difficult to make, not suitable for beginners, otherwise we can just embroider a purse."
Xie Ling: “No.”
"My wallet is so small, there is no room for me to show my talents."
system:? ? ?
What exactly do you want to embroider? Why do you need to be so creative?
With mixed feelings, he saw that the host used his break time to study after handing in his homework.
Well, there are still very few men in the embroidery workshop nowadays. When Xie Ling appeared, he attracted a lot of attention. Fortunately, he had a handsome and decent appearance and didn't look like a psychopath at all, so the owner of the embroidery workshop let him in.
But when he heard that he was going to embroider pajamas for a man of the same sex, the abbot paused with a look of surprise.
"Is this gentleman sure?"
Xie Ling nodded: "I'm sure."
Nowadays, only extremely close people can give each other pajamas as gifts, and if the other person is also a man, he is most likely a homosexual.
The owner of the embroidery workshop didn't even need to guess, as he looked at Xie Ling with a strange look in his eyes.
Such a handsome young man, I didn't expect him to be...
Xie Ling didn't think much about it. The main reason was that although embroidering pajamas was a bit private, Emperor Wu was a straight man. As long as he didn't think about it, no one would think too much.
Xie Ling, who thought Emperor Wu was very upright, did not think that this nightgown could cause misunderstanding. After explaining his request, the owner of the embroidery workshop came back to his senses.
"We can do what this young master said."
"But the young master said he wanted to do it himself?"
Xie Ling nodded: "Is it okay?"
An extremely beautiful woman was looking at her eagerly. Even though she knew that the person in front of her was a man, the owner of the embroidery workshop inevitably softened her heart.
"sure."
"But this young master has never been exposed to these things, so he may not be able to get started at first."
"Thank you, Master. Come with me and take a look."
Xie Ling followed curiously and came out satisfied an hour later.
"Well, after taking a closer look today, I think I should be OK."
"I'll draw the pattern when I get home tonight."
The system was stunned for a moment before it came back to its senses.
"What else?"
Isn't it enough to just embroider those everyday flowers and plants? If that doesn't work, increase the difficulty and embroider a dragon for Emperor Wu. Why not? The host also wants to embroider patterns?
Xie Ling: "You don't understand."
“Those fixed patterns limit my ability.”
"I will let Emperor Wu see the charm of the Q-version villain this time!"
system:……
So you are planning to embroider a Q version figure on Emperor Wu’s pajamas?
The system's eyes went dark, and it felt that it would be better not to prepare. He took a deep breath and tried to reason.
"I remember that the Q-version man you painted on the river lantern last time didn't have much effect." Emperor Wu was still angry for a long time.
Xie Ling: "That's because I didn't grasp the essence."
"Now I have improved." The Q-version people he drew at that time were indeed too dry and lacked spirit. After this period of research, plus the Emperor Wu personally taught him to draw last time, Xie Ling felt that he had figured out how to innovate.
Well, this time I will definitely be able to paint your Majesty's spirit and make your Majesty look at him with new eyes and change his opinion of him.
The system didn't know whether the host would look at it with new eyes or not, but the system knew that the host was going to make a big deal. It closed its eyes guiltily, and seeing that it couldn't persuade the host, it simply turned a blind eye and turned on the silent mode.
Xie Ling completed his mission and returned to the palace. After writing today's update, he began to draw his own sketch.
Well, do the math.
Oh, by the way, that Master Wu's birthday has already passed today, and Emperor Wu's birthday is in the next two days. He needs to finish the sketch in these few days, and then go out of the palace to embroider it.
Time is short and the task is heavy, so we have to hurry up.
Xie Ling asked Qian Ming to bring him a bowl of glutinous rice balls for supper, and then he drank while creating. Qian Ming didn't know what Master Xie was doing through a screen, he just yawned and looked outside, feeling a little surprised at the rare weather.
It's already three o'clock in the morning, hasn't Master Xie finished yet? Hasn't Master Xie been too hardworking these past few days?
He stayed with her until the night watchman sounded. Only then did Xie Ling put away his things in a daze, put the sketch into his sleeve, and then fell headfirst onto the couch.
Qian Ming breathed a sigh of relief and finally went to rest.
Xiao Huan didn't know Xie Ling had stayed up all night until the next morning, and he paused slightly.
"Why aren't you asleep?"
Doesn’t this guy always look like he doesn’t get enough sleep? Why was he still lighting the lamp so late yesterday?
Wang Bao listened to the eunuch's report outside and whispered, "I heard that Master Xie is researching something."
"It's probably a birthday gift for His Majesty. It's a little late if you get too caught up in it."
A birthday gift for him? Xiao Huan was slightly stunned. He didn't expect Xie Ling to stay up all night because of this. He didn't know why he felt a little uncomfortable.
Doesn't this guy know that he's doing it in the daytime? What if he hurts his eyes in the night when the lights are all around?
Xiao Huan didn't know there was a kind of people called night owls, nor did he know that salted fish were only energetic at night. At this time, he felt awkward for a long time, thinking that Xie Ling just wanted to give him a surprise, and that guy had to review during the day, which was even busier. After all, I also gave him an order to study hard.
Xiao Huan pursed his lips, and when Wang Bao looked up at him, he said calmly, "No need to wake him up in the morning."
"Tell Zheng Wanyun that Xie Ling will leave the palace in the afternoon."
Is this to ask for leave for Mr. Xie and Zheng Daru?
Wang Bao reacted and immediately sent the eunuch out of the palace. After the order was given, he saw His Majesty withdraw his gaze and go to court.
In fact, Xie Ling knew that Zheng Daru had something to do at noon today, so he dared to stay up so late last night. He didn't expect that Emperor Wu didn't know about it.
He even sent a young eunuch to deliver the message early in the morning.
Zheng Wanyun, who had been given a break from classes in the morning, was full of confusion, but he still accepted the order. He waited until the eunuch in the palace left before looking at his wife.
"Your Majesty, could it be that you have something to do with Xiao Xie, so you came here early?"
Mrs. Zheng shook her head, indicating that she didn't know either.
Because His Majesty had given Xie Ling a courtesy name but temporarily disallowed him to use it, Madam Zheng simply called Xie Ling "Xiao Xie."
"Just ask when you come this afternoon and you'll know."
Xie Ling was still unaware of this misunderstanding. He slept until noon. After making up for the sleep he had not gotten last night, he yawned and went to take a shower.
Although I had already taken a hot water bath last night, it was still very comfortable to take another bath in the morning when I felt sore all over.
Qian Ming is so nice. He even knew that his shoulder hurt.
Qian Ming was also full of questions. After receiving the notice from Eunuch Wang in the morning, he thought something big had happened. However, he did not expect that after Eunuch Wang came, he just asked him to prepare another bucket of hot water for Master Xie in the morning so that Master Xie could relax.
Qian Ming prepared as ordered and whispered outside: "Master Xie, if you need more hot water, you can call me."
"There are more outside."
Xie Ling nodded: "No, it's fine now." He had to leave the palace after taking a quick bath, so he didn't have time to enjoy it.
After relaxing in the water for a while, Xie Ling suddenly stood up, changed his clothes and walked out of the palace.
Xiao Huan was silent for a moment after hearing the news, and flipped through the book in his hand. Just when Wang Bao thought that His Majesty had listened to it and left it alone, he heard His Majesty say after a while: "The dinner in the imperial kitchen will be postponed tonight."
Wang Bao responded slightly. He originally thought that His Majesty had no appetite and did not want to eat at night. It was not until he walked into the imperial kitchen that he realized: Wait, could it be that His Majesty postponed this specifically for Young Master Xie?
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