Chapter 41
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Xie Ling was stunned for a moment. Of course he knew what he was doing. Wasn't it just a birthday gift for His Majesty? But His Majesty's reaction seemed a little wrong.
Xie Ling didn't think there was anything wrong at first, but when Emperor Wu looked at him like that, he inexplicably felt: Did he send the wrong thing?
Is it still too advanced in this era to give pajamas to a man of the same gender?
Xie Ling hesitated for a moment: "If your majesty doesn't like it, then... why don't you give it back to me?"
Alas, there is also a Q-version figurine that he spent three days embroidering, and the magnolia fragrance was just smelled, so it smells really good.
Xiao Huan could smell it without Xie Ling's reminder. The moment he opened the box, the faint scent of magnolia wafted into the room, exactly the same as the scent on Xie Ling.
This guy not only gave him pajamas, embroidered himself with him, but also used incense...
Xiao Huan's forehead twitched. He was so stiff that he didn't even dare to look at the pajamas again. But after hearing Xie Ling's words, he sneered.
"Go back? Impossible!"
You sent this to me on purpose to disturb my mind, but now you want to take it back. How is that possible?
Besides, this is a gift to me, who should I give it back to?
Xie Ling certainly couldn't pass on the gift for the emperor to other people, wouldn't that be a sure way to harm them? He just thought that if His Majesty Wu really didn't like it, he would secretly keep it and sleep with it at night.
This fabric is the finest brocade, and it feels soft to the touch. It is comfortable to hold even if you don't wear it. However, Xie Ling had to swallow his words with regret after being rejected harshly.
Sometimes he asked him if he was sure, and sometimes he was not allowed to take it back.
So what does your majesty want to do?
What did Xiao Huan want to do? He himself didn't know.
His mind was in a mess, and his calmness and self-control were interrupted by this straightforward and meaningful nightgown. Fortunately, no one in the hall saw what Xie Ling sent except him.
He took a deep breath and waved his hand to let the others go first. When only he and Xie Ling were left, Xiao Huan pursed his lips and said in a hoarse voice: "Since this is a token of your heart that you made with your own hands, I will reluctantly accept it."
After all, as a subject, Xie Ling has already taken the initiative to this extent... Xiao Huan still felt the dryness and itch in his throat, and his mind was still full of what happened just now.
When Xie Ling saw that the item was accepted, he blinked and looked a little confused.
Ah, why did you accept this again?
"Will Your Majesty wear it?" He embroidered the pajamas to be worn, and it would be a pity if Your Majesty put them aside.
Xiao Huan: ...!
Not only is he giving it to me, he also wants me to wear it?
Thinking of Xie Ling's expression when he was caught by the other party after taking a bath that afternoon, Xiao Huan felt uncomfortable for the first time.
It’s just that Xie Ling’s expression was too sincere.
Poor guy, he even hurt his hand because of it.
Xiao Huan thought: I just don’t want to waste this pajamas. After all, the war will start next year, and as an emperor I should set an example and be frugal.
So when the other party looked at him expectantly, he frowned and said, "I will wear it myself."
But when he said this, even he himself did not expect that his heart would feel so hot, as if it was burned by something.
Xie Ling was satisfied and happy. Although the way he opened it was a little wrong at the beginning, the final result was normal.
Well, he said how could he have sent it to the wrong person.
This gift really touched His Majesty's heart. After all, His Majesty agreed to wear it.
Although it's a bit regrettable that I can't wait until night to see His Majesty change into pajamas with my own eyes, this is already good enough.
Xie Ling nodded, and the golden words above his head flashed by.
Xiao Huan had a forbearing expression, but his face changed when he saw what was happening behind him.
He also wants to see me wearing it in person?
You are really asking for more!
Xiao Huan closed his eyes, but he couldn't bring himself to say the words of reprimand.
Xie Ling blinked and calculated the time, "Well, since the gift has been delivered, I will leave first."
It was getting late, and Xie Ling thought that he should not disturb His Majesty any further. Since the gift had been given, he might as well leave wisely.
Xiao Huan wanted to say something, but he was shocked by today's gift and didn't feel like thinking too much. When Xie Ling was about to leave, he just frowned and responded.
The young man in red clothes opposite walked to the door, but suddenly remembered something and turned around at the door.
"Oh, I almost forgot to say: Happy birthday, Your Majesty!"
A gift is a gift, but wishing Your Majesty a happy birthday in person is also important.
Xiao Huan was stunned for a moment and unconsciously looked away.
"I understand."
This guy… he made me frown one moment, and acted cute the next. But happy birthday, he hadn’t heard this sentence for a long time.
Xiao Huan pressed his brows and looked at the box in his hand with an unfathomable look. He originally wanted to ask the eunuch to take it away first, but after a pause he still did not speak.
That night, Xiao Huan opened the wooden box containing the pajamas again as Xie Ling wished. The eunuchs on both sides were dismissed, and even the action of opening the box made his fingers feel as if they weighed a thousand pounds.
He took a deep breath, and the black pajamas made by Xie Ling himself appeared before his eyes again.
In the evening, because of his emotional ups and downs, Xiao Huan only took a quick look at it. Only now did he look at the pajamas seriously again.
The color of Su Xuan is simple and natural, which is in line with his aesthetic taste, but there are two... Q-version little people embroidered on the side of the waist.
Xiao Huan was able to recognize this Q version only after passing by the river lantern that Xie Ling had seen before, but it took him a while to figure out what was embroidered on it.
——It’s the scene where he is holding Xie Ling and riding a horse.
Tsk, if there wasn’t a tail behind the “branch”, he would definitely not have recognized that this was the Arabian horse.
And the people on the horses... were still very ugly, just two fat, round, soft balls pulling each other, but they looked much more pleasing to the eye.
Xiao Huan glanced at one of the girls who looked serious, then looked at Xie Ling who was smiling silly behind him, and raised his eyebrows. It was already good enough for Xie Ling to embroider like this, after all, it was obvious that this guy was embroidering something like this for the first time.
Staring at the two balls that damaged the fabric for a long time in confusion, Xiao Huan thought: I am not such a curious person, but I can't go back on my word.
Never mind, I'll just wear this for tonight.
The dragon robe embroidered by the top embroiderer in the palace was put aside, and Xiao Huan changed into the new clothes made by Xie Ling as if nothing had happened. However, lying on the couch in the middle of the night, he couldn't help but think too much.
The faint scent of magnolia wafted from his pajamas. Xiao Huan's throat felt dry and he turned over. For some reason he felt... as if Xie Ling was lying next to him.
Was that the reason why that guy gave me pajamas?
He wants me to remember him all the time, even when I go to bed late at night.
…
Xie Ling had just finished washing up in the evening when he couldn't help but sneeze.
Strange, who is talking about him at night?
It doesn't let people sleep well late at night.
The system immediately proved itself: "It wasn't me anyway, so don't blame me, host."
Xie Ling: …
"Did I say anything?"
Why did the system react so strongly? It made him seem like someone who was indiscriminate.
The system held its breath, hesitating to speak.
Xie Ling shook his head, thinking that maybe the temperature would drop tomorrow. The window outside was opened too wide, and the wind blew in, making him feel a little cold, which caused him to sneeze.
At this time, I walked over and closed the window.
"That's good. I can have a good sleep now."
The gift was finally given.
Well, I don’t have to think about anything tonight and can have a good sleep.
The system watched Xie Ling sleeping comfortably wrapped in a quilt, while someone on the other side of the hall tossed and turned, unable to sleep all night.
Xiao Huan closed his eyes and didn't fall asleep until almost three o'clock in the morning. He didn't know if it was because the pajamas were given by Xie Ling. He felt a little hot and uncomfortable after falling asleep at night.
The feeling of my heart pounding appeared again, and even my neck felt a little hot.
Wang Bao was waiting outside. Seeing that the time was almost up and there was still no movement inside, he couldn't help but knock on the door.
"Your Majesty? It's time to get up."
Your Majesty has always had a regular schedule, and he should have gotten up by this time normally. But today, I don't know why he hasn't gotten up yet.
Xiao Huan was dreaming when he suddenly opened his eyes. He was stunned for a moment before realizing that it was already dawn.
——It’s time to go to court.
He closed his eyes and tried to recall last night's dream, but he couldn't remember it.
But why is it so hot?
Reaching out to unbutton his neck, Xiao Huan waited for a while before letting the eunuch come in to serve him.
Wang Bao was holding a basin of water for washing his hands, and as he walked, he said, "Your Majesty, there was a gust of wind last night, and it looked like it was going to rain this morning. It's cold and damp in the palace, so I'm afraid you need to wear something thicker."
Just as he was about to have someone bring some charcoal, he saw His Majesty looking a little hot, and the words in his mouth were stuck.
Xiao Huan's back was a little wet, and the heat subsided after a while.
"Pour me a cup of tea."
He paused for a moment and saw Wang Bao stand up before saying, "Cold tea."
Drinking cold tea in hot weather would definitely attract attention if it were anyone else, but that was His Majesty, who would dare to say anything?
Wang Bao brought over another cup of cold tea.
Xiao Huan didn't open his eyes until the cold, astringent tea slid down his throat.
"What time is it?"
"It's almost Mao time, Your Majesty."
"Yeah." Xiao Huan came to his senses, threw off the quilt and stood up. He had asked everyone to leave when he changed into his pajamas last night, so Wang Bao didn't notice the clothes on His Majesty at first.
It was not until His Majesty stood up that Wang Bao realized: Wait, why is His Majesty's outfit different from what he wore yesterday?
It's not an illusion. As a royal eunuch, Wang Bao was still sensitive enough to see the difference. The nightgown His Majesty wore before was simple and had no patterns. But the one he wore today... seemed to have something embroidered on the waist.
Because he didn't dare to look directly at the emperor's face, Wang Bao didn't know what was embroidered. He just lowered his head after a moment of surprise.
However, Xiao Huan had just finished washing up when he saw his pajamas. He was stunned for a moment before he reacted.
——I changed my pajamas by myself last night.
Thinking of the pair of scribbled Q-version figures, Xiao Huan paused for a moment. He glanced at His Highness, and when he saw that no one else had seen him, he said, "Forget it, all of you go down."
"I'll change my clothes myself."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Wang Bao waved his whisk and led the eunuchs to retreat. Only after they left did Xiao Huan look at the dough on his waist and take a deep breath.
…
Today's court session was a little later than usual. The court officials waiting outside the palace looked at each other, not knowing what was going on. Fortunately, it was only half an incense stick late, and everything returned to normal soon.
After attending court, Zheng Wanyun returned to the library. As soon as he arrived, he saw Xie Ling already sitting there, and he even started to review very consciously.
Xie Ling had arrived on time, and was a little surprised to see that the teacher was not there.
Um?
Shouldn’t the court be over by now? Why hasn’t the teacher arrived yet?
He waited for a long time and had finished reading half of the book before Zheng Daru came over. He couldn't help but feel curious:
"What did the teacher do just now?"
Zheng Wanyun shook his head: "Nothing."
"It's just that the morning court was held a little late today. Your Majesty came a little later than usual this morning."
Eh, the morning court session was postponed? Xie Ling was a little surprised. He seemed fine yesterday. Could it be that His Majesty Emperor Wu was ill? Otherwise, why would he be late all of a sudden?
Of course the system didn't know either, but after hearing what Zheng Daru said, it suggested: "The host is curious, why don't we go and take a look after the class is over."
This can be considered as showing off one's face, after all, I haven't seen Emperor Wu's update for today yet.
Xie Ling: …
To be honest, he actually didn't want to go. He had been a little tight on review time recently, and the scientific examination would be in less than a week. He felt a little too lazy to see his boss all the time.
However, thinking that no matter how serious the imperial examination was, Emperor Wu was still his immediate superior, he still had to maintain a good relationship with him, so after class, Xie Ling took a detour to Wannian Pavilion.
Xiao Huan actually didn't know what was wrong with him today, he just felt very stuffy. The temperature had just dropped, and it was even raining outside, but as he sat down and looked at the memorials, he suddenly felt restless, as if the vague dream from last night was still affecting him.
He paused, frowned slightly, and looked up from the memorial in his hand when Wang Bao carefully approached.
"Open the window."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Wang Bao was actually a little hesitant. His Majesty was wearing thin clothes today. What if he caught a cold if he opened the window and let in some fresh air? However, it was difficult to disobey the emperor's order, so he had to turn around and walk towards the window.
As soon as he walked to the window and looked up, he saw Master Xie coming from afar, and subconsciously couldn't help but look back.
"Your Majesty, Master Xie is here."
Xiao Huan: ...What is he here for?
His heartbeat quickened slightly, so fast that he couldn't even detect it. Xiao Huan glanced outside:
"Send him in."
Xie Ling didn't know that he was seen by Eunuch Wang at the window. He entered the Wannian Pavilion smoothly. However, the cold wind rushed into his clothes as soon as he entered. Xie Ling almost suspected that he had entered an ice cellar.
"A-choo." Why is it so cold?
Although the Wannian Pavilion is located in the middle of a pavilion surrounded by water, it shouldn't be that exaggerated, right? He had just walked all the way without feeling this chilly in the autumn.
Xie Ling couldn't help rubbing his nose and looked to the side.
Wow, case solved.
Who opened the window so wide? Wouldn’t it be freezing cold?
Xiao Huan had just cooled down a bit when he saw Xie Ling rubbing his red nose and looking up eagerly.
"Your Majesty, why are you still opening the window when you are sick?"
"I'll go close the window."
Xiao Huan: ...
Because he was late in the morning, everyone thought he was ill, and Xiao Huan was too lazy to explain. He originally wanted to ask Xia Changli to come and see what the cause of the heat syndrome was after reading the memorial, but he didn't expect that Xie Ling came before he could find the Imperial Hospital.
The young man had obviously just finished class and hadn't even eaten yet when he came here. Did he hear that I was not feeling well and that's why he was worried about me?
Xiao Huan frowned slightly, and Wang Bao watched helplessly as the windows that His Majesty had just asked to be opened were closed one by one by Master Xie, without His Majesty saying a word.
Wang Bao: …
I see. It's not that the window can't be closed, it's that they can't close it. It seems that next time if there is anything, I still have to find Master Xie.
As Xie Ling closed the window, he was startled by the cold wind that blew in. His face turned red and he kept sneezing. When he closed the window and turned around, not only his nose was red, but even his eyes were red. For a moment, it was hard to tell who was sick.
Xiao Huan twitched his lips, looked at his red eyes, and sneered.
Xie Ling, who had just closed the window: ...
Wait, did he just hear someone laughing?
"Your Majesty, were you just laughing at me?"
The golden words above his head flashed by, and Xie Ling couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.
Xiao Huan just wondered why this guy was still so weak after training for so long. He was blown into a red-eyed cat by a gust of wind. The kittens outside were not as fragile as him.
He frowned slightly, looked at Xie Ling suspiciously, and then looked away in an instant.
"I still have some memorials to read. Since you are here, just stay aside and review quietly." Xiao Huan coughed, his voice light.
Xie Ling nodded subconsciously before he realized what was going on. That was not right. He came to ask about His Majesty's health, so how could he be dismissed after just a few words?
This is definitely not possible.
"Your Majesty, when will you call the medical officer?"
Although Emperor Wu is a rollicking man, he still needs to take a rest when he is sick. After all, he is a human being, not a god.
Xie Ling looked serious.
Xiao Huan didn't expect him to be so brave today and looked at him intently.
Xie Ling remained calm when being looked at. The next moment, he heard Emperor Wu say, "After reviewing the memorials this afternoon, summon Xia Changli."
Xie Ling was satisfied with the answer, and only reacted when he and Eunuch Wang walked to his exclusive study seat.
Wait, damn!
I actually questioned Emperor Wu just now.
"Why am I so brave?"
He didn't pay attention to his tone when he spoke just now. It was not until he saw the way Eunuch Wang looked at Yong Jian that Xie Ling realized how rude his tone was at that time.
What was even more shocking was that he actually persuaded Emperor Wu to come down. The other party just looked at him and was not angry.
"System, can you shock me? I want to see if it's true?"
system:……
Although it was also shocked, it was indeed true. The host was probably the first person in history to make a remonstrance to Emperor Wu without being pulled down.
Everyone was as quiet as a chicken, and Xie Ling took a deep breath.
"It seems that I have been corrupted by the wealth of this palace after all. Tongzi, next time I speak without thinking, please remind me."
The system also wanted to do so, but its data was a little messy and it felt complicated.
"You don't even think about it, how can I remind you?"
Even if it's a reminder, there needs to be a carrier, right?
Xie Ling: ...That makes so much sense that he was speechless.
But judging from the Emperor Wu's expression just now, he should not be angry, right?
Xie Ling sat on the chair and glanced secretly to the left.
Well, His Majesty is reading a memorial right now, his expression is indifferent and nothing can be seen, so he should be fine. He quietly withdrew his gaze, and Wang Bao, who was standing quietly beside him, twitched his mouth.
Isn't it too obvious that Master Xie was peeking? How could His Majesty not notice it? He was just pretending not to notice it.
Wang Bao was “not aware at all” of what was happening in the hall, and just thought of himself as a wall.
After Xie Ling observed for a long time and confirmed that everything was fine and that he would not be held accountable today, he finally put his mind back and opened the homework he brought back.
Well, I have a lot to write tonight, and I have to memorize it again after I finish writing.
Come on, Xie Ling, bring out the same spirit you had when you rushed to take the college entrance exam. You will definitely get in.
The golden words above his head flashed and disappeared, and Xiao Huan raised his head: Take the college entrance examination... Well, there were also exams in Xie Ling's era?
I think this guy should be able to adapt well.
His brows relaxed slightly, and he saw that after Xie Ling began to review seriously, the messy fonts above his head gradually changed, and now it returned to the previous novel page.
The novel that was just updated yesterday was released, and Xiao Huan took a quick glance at it.
"Three sentences to make His Majesty fall in love with me"
Tsk, I don't know why, I've gotten used to it before, but when I saw the title today, Xiao Huan felt weird again. Especially when Xie Ling closed the doors and windows and sealed the Wannian Pavilion.
The depressing atmosphere made him inexplicably anxious, but Xiao Huan forced himself to endure it, restraining himself with an expressionless face.
"——Good news. In order to verify whether the news about the Xiongnu tribe predicted by the OP is true, the OP's execution has been postponed."
"I am currently staying at the Dali Temple."
Xiao Huan: ...
This didn't seem much better than the previous situation. What kind of place was Dali Temple? It was where cases were interrogated and serious criminals were imprisoned. With the supernatural powers displayed by this young medical officer, he should be imprisoned at the bottom.
really.
"The host was dressed neatly and sent to the Dali Temple prison."
"Well, the last time such a large number of people were imprisoned was Prince Cheng who intended to rebel."
Every family has its own problems. Although Xiao Huan ascended the throne as the legitimate prince, he could not bear the fact that his father had a favorite concubine, and of course there was also a favorite concubine's son who wanted to be the prince. This was the case with Prince Cheng. He was only eight or nine years old when he was named a prince and given a special fiefdom, and was even allowed to study with the prince.
It's a joke.
Xiao Huan was naturally not a kind-hearted person. Faced with this "brother" who intended to harm him and seize his throne, he took decisive action in the first year of his reign to expose the other party's flaws. Before he could take any action, he was imprisoned in the Dali Temple prison.
The name that he hadn't thought of for many years was vaguely mentioned, and Xiao Huan was a little dazed.
Xiao Huan felt inexplicably uncomfortable. Why was he imprisoned at the bottom of the Dali Temple prison? What if he ran into Prince Cheng?
Even though Prince Cheng was the one who plotted to seize the throne first, he did not regret it at all. However, Xiao Huan, who was conscious, still did not want Xie Ling, no, this young medical officer to see Prince Cheng.
But the more he thought about it, the more it happened. The young medical officer was escorted to the bottom and met the crazy Prince Cheng.
Xiao Huan closed his eyes slightly, and Wang Bao immediately poured a cup of water from the teapot.
"His Majesty."
The slightly cold ice tea fell on Xiao Huan's fingers, calming him down.
"Ah, who knows? I just mentioned that the owner of the building met the Prince of Cheng as soon as he came down."
"But has this guy gone crazy after being imprisoned for so many years?"
"You still dare to scold Emperor Wu?"
"How can he be qualified?"
After taking a breath, Xiao Huan raised his eyebrows.
"It was Emperor Wu who went into battle in armor, and he was the one living in luxury in the palace. This guy wants to take credit for Emperor Wu's achievements."
"And His Majesty Emperor Wu is a wise ruler throughout history. He, on the other hand, took advantage of the old emperor's favoritism to bully the people and embezzle their land. His name is notorious in history books."
"You still dare to curse His Majesty?"
"Look, I won't curse him back!"
After being scolded so many times, Xie Ling could curse and feel angry, but others absolutely could not!
Especially this Prince Cheng. Emperor Wu had never suffered any injustice in his life. The only time he was angry was when he was the crown prince, because of this guy. It made people angry when they saw it.
Xiao Huan had been worried that the young medical officer would be bewitched by Prince Cheng's miserable appearance, so his brows had been furrowed. But now his brows unconsciously relaxed, and even a smile appeared on his face.
This guy...
The corners of his lips curled up and his mood improved rapidly, and in an instant, the dark clouds rebounded to the clear sky. Wang Bao only saw His Majesty drink a sip of cold tea and stare at Master Xie for a few times, and suddenly his mood improved. He couldn't help but ask questions?
What is going on this again?
Xiao Huan coughed and thought that today's update was well written. His throat itched and he lowered his eyes to look at Xie Ling who was doing his homework. He couldn't help but like her more and more.
This guy seems to make my brows relax when I look at him.
Her skin is fair and her cheeks are soft. She has gained some weight during this period of time, and when she lowers her head, dimples appear.
The raven black hair draped over the shoulders is very bright.
There are also eyelashes, eyes, nose bridge, and... lips.
The lips are a little pale, and it seems that the blood is a little insufficient. I don’t know where all the blood-replenishing food has gone.
Xiao Huan stared at Xie Ling for a while longer, his eyes falling on the other's lips that were subconsciously pursed because of thinking about schoolwork.
As I watched, the heat that had been suppressed by the ice tea suddenly surged up again, and I remembered... the failed kiss in the bathtub when I was taking Chinese medicine.
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