Chapter 44
Wang Bao came with a complicated expression and left with a weird one. Xiao Huan originally thought that he had agreed to Xie Ling's conditions, so that guy should happily put down the dog and come over, right?
Unexpectedly, when he looked up, he saw Wang Bao coming back alone, and he couldn't help but frowned slightly.
"Why are you the only one here?"
Where is that guy?
Wang Bao really didn't know how to tell His Majesty. Master Xie said that he still had dog hair on his body today, so it was not suitable for him to see His Majesty. It would be bad if he disturbed His Majesty and made His Majesty angry. After all, it was well known that His Majesty had mysophobia.
Seeing that he was so sincere in his promise, Wang Bao had no choice but to return with something to say but still hesitated.
Xiao Huan looked at his expression and felt something was wrong.
"What's going on? Just speak up."
If I tell you this, Your Majesty, won't you be angry?
Wang Bao took a deep breath and repeated what Master Xie said.
"Master Xie said he was very grateful for your Majesty's kindness, but he didn't want to disturb your Majesty's sleep."
Wang Bao still had no idea what the two were talking about, so he could only repeat it word for word.
Xiao Huan's expression gradually changed: "He doesn't want to come?"
He frowned in disbelief.
"He really said that?"
"It is absolutely true, Your Majesty." Even if Wang Bao had ten times the courage, he would not dare to tell a lie.
Xiao Huan clenched the teacup tightly. He didn't expect that the situation would change. The guy Xie Ling, whom he rejected the day before, had the courage to not come today.
You said you were afraid that I would dislike the dog hair on his body. Didn't he know to take a bath before coming to see me? Besides, even if I disliked him... I would not refuse to see him.
He has even compromised.
Xiao Huan looked at Wang Bao with a distorted expression.
"Tell him I don't mind the dog hair on him, tell him to come over here!"
"Oh, yes."
When Wang Bao saw His Majesty's expression, he knew that Master Xie had to come today.
Well, let’s go again.
Xie Ling didn't expect that even though he had already tactfully indicated that he had brought the dog with him, the emperor still wanted him to go.
It happened once and twice, but not three or four times. Seeing that he could no longer refuse, Xie Ling could only sigh and touch the dog's head reluctantly.
"Forget it. I have a scientific examination in a few days. Xiaobai, you should go back to the dog house first."
When he passes the exam to become a minor official in the future and is able to leave the palace and buy a house, he will see if he can bring Xiaobai out.
Qian Ming wiped the sweat off his head and took the little fat dog:
"Mr. Xie, you should go see His Majesty first."
"I'll send Xiaobai back here."
Xie Ling reluctantly said goodbye to Gou Zi, and under the gaze of Eunuch Wang, they had no choice but to go back to Qianyuan Hall together.
The lights in the main hall were still bright. Although Xiao Huan was holding a book in his hand, his eyes were always looking outside, and his face would look cold from time to time.
The eunuchs serving in the imperial court were so frightened that they dared not even look at His Majesty's expression. They just felt that His Majesty was really... too scary this evening.
As soon as Xie Ling entered the room, he felt the oppressive feeling in the hall, and his heart skipped a beat and he thought to himself that something was wrong.
"Tongzi, I told you I shouldn't have come today."
"It's obvious that the Emperor is in a bad mood. If I get close to him, I'm sure I'll be done for."
system:……
Why does it feel that Emperor Wu’s bad mood is entirely due to the host?
Could it be that the Emperor was angry because the host did not go there immediately? The system recalled from the perspective of an observer, feeling somewhat suspicious.
But he was not sure, and it was not easy to remind the host. It would be bad if he guessed wrong and stroked the tiger's whiskers.
"Thank you, Master. Please go in."
Wang Bao waved his whisk and gave a careful reminder.
Xie Ling coughed quietly: "Eunuch Wang, why do I feel like I'm going to be finished?"
Wang Bao secretly glanced inside the palace and said, "Master Xie, when you go in, remember to be careful with your words and actions and obey His Majesty more."
Xie Ling nodded as if he had been taught, and entered the hall.
Xiao Huan lowered his head and looked at the book in his hand without raising his eyes. Even when he heard Xie Ling coming in, he acted as if he didn't see him.
After Xie Ling came in, he couldn't stand and changed his feet.
"Your Majesty."
"Tongzi, do you think His Majesty will pretend not to hear it?"
Xiao Huan was about to say that he couldn't hear it when he saw the golden words above his head.
Xiao Huan: ...
He raised his head with a half-smile and said simply:
"You have been very busy these days, so it is difficult for me to see you."
ah?
What does this mean?
"Your Majesty can see me anytime you want. How can it be difficult?"
Xiao Huan thought of Wang Bao who had just returned in defeat and snorted coldly.
"But don't you still want to walk the dog?"
Xie Ling: Wait, why does it sound like Your Majesty is jealous because of the dog?
Is he overthinking it?
Glancing at Emperor Wu cautiously, Xie Ling said, "I am just worried about disturbing your majesty while he is handling government affairs."
"As long as your majesty doesn't mind, I can come right away."
No matter what, just admit your mistake first. Adhering to the wise words of eunuch Wang Bao, Xie Ling saw that His Majesty's Leng Ning's face improved a little after he finished speaking.
No, it was really because of him. Xie Ling hesitated to speak, not expecting that it was really because of him that the Emperor Wu was unhappy.
Xiao Huan seemed to have thought of something and glanced at him.
"I am just troubled by political affairs."
"Don't think about those messy things."
He looked indifferent. Xie Ling originally really thought it was because of him, but now he became a little suspicious after hearing His Majesty's words.
However, why did Your Majesty call him here now?
He hesitated for a moment, thinking of the decree that Eunuch Wang had conveyed at that time: "So, Your Majesty really wants to keep me in the main hall tonight?"
Xiao Huan was taken aback when he heard him mention this, and felt strange.
This guy really cares about this matter. It seems that he was just pretending to be indifferent at that time.
His brows relaxed slightly: Forget it, since the person has been called here, let him stay for one night, so that this guy won’t bother me all the time.
At worst... I'll just be more alert at night.
Xiao Huan's throat rolled, and he looked at him subtly, then looked away after a while.
"Since you want to... go wash up."
Xie Ling: …
Why does he think so? Didn’t His Majesty say so today?
However, just as he thought of this, he heard the emperor at the top pause slightly, and his tone seemed to be a little disgusted.
"Wash your dog hair thoroughly."
Xie Ling: All right, it seems I can't refuse. Seeing the frown on Emperor Wu's face, Xie Ling had no choice but to look at the dog hair on his body while entering the back hall with the eunuch beside him.
Xie Ling didn't expect that the eunuch took him to the emperor's bath.
This place was actually the same place he came to the last time he traveled through time.
Forget it. Thinking about it, living with His Majesty does have its advantages. Although I have to be separated from my beloved little fat dog, but... there is a bathtub to take a bath in.
This thing is much better than the bathtub in his side hall.
After Xie Ling expressed his gratitude to the eunuch, he changed his clothes that were stained with dog hair and then happily soaked in the water like a nimble fish.
But as soon as he got into the water, he suddenly remembered something.
Oops, he forgot to bring a change of clothes.
"Is anyone here, this dress?"
The eunuch outside bowed slightly after hearing the voice, and said respectfully through a distance of several screens: "Thank you, Master. Don't worry, the clothes have been prepared long ago."
"It's on the hanger right next to you."
Xie Ling turned around and saw that there was indeed a tray on the clothes rack, with a brand new set of robes on it. The light white jade color looked very refreshing and comfortable.
Um?
He just arrived, when were the clothes ready?
The eunuch did not say that His Majesty had already asked people to prepare it, and he quietly withdrew at this time.
Outside, Xiao Huan read two pages of a book, but this time he found it difficult to concentrate on the military book that should have attracted him.
The back hall was not far from the study, so he could not hear anything, but he was inexplicably upset. He had finally calmed down after taking medicine these days, but it was suddenly useless.
Xiao Huan closed his eyes and forced himself to think about what was happening with the Huns.
After the imperial examination, attacking the Xiongnu next year will be the top priority, and all the court affairs should focus on this. All the previous plans emerged in his mind one by one. This was the only way Xiao Huan came up with when he was upset in the past few days, to shift all his attention to attacking the Xiongnu.
The anger was diverted, which was somewhat helpful and made him gradually relax a little.
After Xie Ling came out of the bath, he saw that the candle not far away was still lit. It was so late, but Emperor Wu was still handling state affairs.
“You’re really hardworking.”
If he is this hardworking, he can do anything. Otherwise, he deserves to be the emperor.
Xie Ling couldn't help but sigh, his eyes showing admiration.
The system took a look and was envious: "I wish Master Su could be half as diligent as Emperor Wu."
Updating 3,000 words every day is like taking the host's life. I will never write unless I put it off until bedtime. I haven't even started tonight's update.
"Host……"
What, he hasn't written it yet?
Xie Ling felt guilty for a moment and quickly calmed the system.
"Don't worry, I'll write it right away."
“Write it now.”
Anyway, he probably wouldn't be able to sleep well if he lay down on the floor, so he might as well just write a novel.
As for staying in the main hall, Xie Ling thought that this was how the Emperor Wu had arranged it, but when he walked behind the screen, he found... there was no mat on the floor.
How to live here?
He glanced at the eunuch next to him and said, "Young man, could you please bring me two quilts?"
ah?
The eunuch was stunned for a moment, not knowing what Master Xie wanted to do with this, but he soon reacted.
His Majesty wanted Master Xie to stay in the main hall, but he didn't say where he was to sleep. What if it wasn't what they thought? It's better to be cautious.
The eunuch went out to get two quilts and prepared to go. But when passing by the study, Xiao Huan took a look and raised his eyes.
"What are you holding?"
The eunuch whispered, "Your Majesty, it was Young Master Xie who wanted it."
What Xie Ling wants?
That guy is so afraid of cold?
He paused and said nothing more, and then the eunuchs carried the things over.
By the time Xie Ling had finished cleaning up and made the bed on the floor, half an hour had passed. He was so tired that his back and waist ached.
"Okay, system."
"This should make it more comfortable."
The system hesitated to speak, feeling that Emperor Wu didn't mean that. But when it saw the host lying flat on the floor, it simply shut up.
It was the first time for Xie Ling to sleep on the floor. He lay on the quilt and grimaced, somewhat missing his soft couch in the side hall.
But there is no way, alas, since His Majesty has spoken, we have to just bear with it.
Because the hall was so quiet that not even the sound of anyone talking was heard, Xie Ling thought about all sorts of things for a long time and decided to just start writing a novel.
Well, that’s where I left off last time.
Oh yes, it’s on the lower level of Dali Temple where I was imprisoned.
After thinking for a long time, he continued to write - "Three sentences to make your majesty fall in love with me"
"The host and Prince Cheng were cursing at each other. This guy was really just pretending to be crazy and stupid. He was stunned by the host's fierce scolding and said that he had never seen anyone as vulgar as the host."
"Haha, he is really short-sighted. He doesn't know that the OP once fought against hundreds of enemies alone on the Internet."
Xie Ling coughed lightly and continued writing, but suddenly he heard some noise outside.
Hmm? I turned my head subconsciously and saw that His Majesty had finished his political affairs and was about to take a bath.
A slightly noisy sound suddenly sounded, and Xie Ling was distracted for a moment.
Wait, will His Majesty go to take a bath in the same bathing pool where he bathed?
This is too embarrassing. Just thinking about it makes me feel uncomfortable. Xie Ling touched his face and suddenly found that it was hot.
System: "Have you forgotten that you bathed with Emperor Wu when you were taking Chinese medicine?"
Even though it’s cold water, who says it doesn’t count?
"That's all right."
Xie Ling nodded, withdrew his hand after a second, and his expression became serious.
Tsk, it’s a pity that I can’t see His Majesty’s eight-pack abs through the screen, I can only imagine it.
The system looked at the host enviously for a long time, and finished writing the update while multitasking. At this time, it was speechless.
Never mind. It’s not like I don’t know what kind of person he is.
Xie Ling wrote for a long time. He didn't know if it was his illusion. He had been updating for such a long time. Xie Ling thought it would take at least an hour, but Emperor Wu had not come out of his bath yet.
Does it take this long for a person with mysophobia to bathe?
Or maybe Emperor Wu felt that the previous water was not natural, so he asked the palace servants to change the water, which is why it was so slow.
He yawned, and just after thinking for a moment he couldn't hold it anymore. He shook his head and forced his eyelids to upload the update. After the system reviewed it, his head fell on the pillow.
System: ...Forget about this guy.
…
Outside, Xie Ling was sleeping soundly. Xiao Huan closed his eyes and rested in the bath for a long time. Wang Bao outside the hall almost dozed off while standing before he heard the voice of His Majesty.
"Pour me a cup of tea."
Wang Bao woke up with a start and immediately went over to pour a cup of warm tea and put it on the tray, then he heard His Majesty ask.
"Is Xie Ling asleep?"
Master Xie? He glanced outside quietly: "Master Xie was reviewing his lessons at that time and has just fallen asleep."
Wang Bao didn't know that Xie Ling was writing a novel. He thought that Xie Ling was studying by flipping through the book. He felt a little emotional at that time.
Your Majesty and Master Xie are both so hardworking. It's already midnight and they are still working hard, not feeling sleepy at all.
However, Wang Bao yawned quietly and came to the conclusion: Master Xie still couldn't endure His Majesty's efforts, after all, His Majesty was still awake.
He muttered to himself, and saw His Majesty, who had been soaking in the pool for half a day, put down the cup and frowned, saying, "I know, get out."
"Why."
The footsteps in the distance left silently, and Xiao Huan didn't press his forehead until Wang Bao left. Even he himself didn't expect that he would stay outside for so long just to avoid Xie Ling.
First I dealt with government affairs, and now I am waiting in the bath. If people outside knew about this, they would definitely think I am crazy.
Xiao Huan had a puzzled look on his face, and something in his mind was telling him: I am the emperor, why should I hide? The one who should be avoiding is Xie Ling.
The other side said: I agreed to it first.
He closed his eyes tightly, and after a while he stood up from the bathtub, dried his hair, changed his clothes and came out.
The bedroom was quiet and peaceful. The eunuchs, knowing that His Majesty did not like people to be in the bedroom at night, left after seeing His Majesty come out. It was not until Xiao Huan reached the back hall that he heard the even breathing in the bedroom.
That guy was sleeping soundly, and he wasn't afraid at all. Or was he sure that I wouldn't hurt him?
Thinking of Xiao Huan, he looked over there, and when he saw him, his brows furrowed.
Xie Ling actually slept on the floor? Who did the night cleaning?
He was about to question the eunuch, but suddenly remembered that everyone in the hall had already left. His face was slightly gloomy, and he suddenly stopped as he looked at the person who was sleeping soundly.
This guy must have done this on purpose. He clearly knew that I... couldn't bear it.
Yes, I couldn't bear it. Just now, when he saw Xie Ling sleeping on the ground, Xiao Huan felt strangely soft-hearted, and even got angry without thinking.
After staring at the person on the ground for a while, Xiao Huan was silent for a long time, then bent down and carried the person onto the couch.
Xie Ling was sleeping comfortably when suddenly he and his quilt were moved to another position. He was half asleep and half awake, and opened his eyes in a daze. When he saw that it was Emperor Wu, he asked him a vague greeting and then fell asleep again.
Xiao Huan was still thinking about his previous actions and felt a little uncomfortable. I took the initiative to ask him to lie on the dragon couch, which somewhat made this guy push his luck.
As a result, the next moment, this guy fell asleep with his eyes closed.
His breathing stagnated for a moment, and Xiao Huan's expression suddenly became uncertain. He was so angry that he wanted to pinch this guy's face to wake him up.
But after he stretched out his hand, he took it back with an even uglier look on his face.
The system that witnessed Emperor Wu's series of actions: ...
It’s hard to review. It’s really hard to review.
It quietly finished reviewing the novel and immediately shut itself down, fearing that it might see something it shouldn't see.
In the end, Xiao Huan did not get on the bed again.
After taking a deep breath and struggling for a long time, he simply pulled a chair and sat on the other side. He had encountered all kinds of difficult conditions during the march, so it was not difficult for him to sleep while sitting. At this time, he looked at Xie Ling inexplicably, and then prepared to fall asleep.
He originally thought that it would be easy to fall asleep after tossing and turning for such a long time, but after closing his eyes, he found that he was not sleepy at all.
Maybe it was the cup of tea I drank in the bath just now?
Seeing that he was really not sleepy and it would be a waste of time to close his eyes any longer, Xiao Huan opened his eyes and thought about taking care of government affairs to pass the time.
As soon as he turned around, the golden words on Xie Ling's head appeared again.
Today's novel has been updated again.
Forget it, let’s just read a novel. Xiao Huan pressed his eyebrows and looked at the new text.
"——The host of this post has the honor of becoming a cellmate with King Cheng."
"The one where the host lives on the right and King Cheng lives on the left."
"After the first day of verbal battle, King Cheng no longer hopes to persuade the host to rebel, but this guy still refuses to give up."
His brows slowly furrowed: How can you not give up?
His already irritable mood due to insomnia became even more unhappy. He sneered and wanted to see what King Cheng was going to do next.
"This guy tells me about the Emperor Wu's bad stuff every day, in order to discredit his image in my mind."
"Haha, the host won't believe it."
Xiao Huan: What black material does he have? I am upright and honest, and the censors can attest to that. How can I allow him to slander me?
"For example, King Cheng said that when Emperor Wu was about six years old, he excitedly shot a bird to ask for an audience with the late emperor. As a result, the late emperor reprimanded him for being too rude and refused to eat after returning."
"He kept silent for three days, and I heard he even cried."
How dare you! How could I cry over something like this?
However, Xiao Huan closed his eyes slightly, and recalled this incident from his childhood: the previous emperor advocated governing the country with culture, and regarded things like riding horses and hunting as vulgar.
What was he thinking after being reprimanded...?
Xiao Huan recalled that night and thought: If only those in power can decide who is noble and who is humble, then he must become the emperor in the future.
He paused and looked at Xie Ling, only to see that this guy was indeed fooled by Prince Cheng's words.
"What, crying?! I'm so angry. This guy actually dared to use this matter to mock His Majesty. I'll kill him with a steamed bun."
"Wow, I feel so sorry for the young Majesty. I really want to travel back in time and go through fire and water for him."
Xiao Huan: ...
There is no need to go through fire and water, but this guy...
After a day's accumulated depression subsided, Xiao Huan raised his eyebrows and suddenly felt relieved: This guy is willing to die for me, so how could I be worse than that fat dog.
That fat dog is just a substitute to relieve loneliness.
After reading today's novel, Xiao Huan closed his eyes contentedly. Even though he hadn't slept all night, he still felt very energetic.
…
As soon as the sky brightened, voices calling out "Ming Ming" were heard outside. Xiao Huan stretched his muscles a little and heard some movement outside the screen. He knew without thinking that it was Wang Bao and his men coming in with water.
However, he looked at Xie Ling, then at the chair in front of him, and in order to avoid being attacked, he stood up.
As soon as Wang Bao came in, he saw that His Majesty had already gotten up and even changed his clothes.
But... Your Majesty looks a little tired today? Even the bottom of his eyes seem to be a little blue.
Wang Bao bent his waist slightly, a little worried: "Your Majesty, did you not sleep well yesterday?"
Xiao Huan paused while washing his hands.
“It’s OK.”
Is it that obvious? He looked in the mirror and frowned when he saw the figure in the mirror.
"Go get a hot towel."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Wang Bao turned around to prepare a warm handkerchief, and saw the emperor put it under his eyes expressionlessly. He waited until the marks under his eyes faded a little before turning around to attend court.
Xie Ling was in a daze when he fell asleep and had no memory of what happened last night. When he opened his eyes this morning, he was still shocked.
Wait, where is he now?
Wasn't he sleeping on the floor last night? How come he was lying on the dragon bed as soon as he opened his eyes?
Is someone plotting against him?
Xie Ling swallowed and thought of the system.
"Tongzi, what happened last night?"
Could he be sleepwalking? Xie Ling was about to cry. Sleeping on the dragon couch was a serious crime. If His Majesty thought about it a little more, he would think that he was coveting the throne and plotting rebellion.
Hearing the host's dumbfounded voice, the system twitched its mouth and said speechlessly: "Don't worry, it's not treason."
"It was Emperor Wu who carried you up there himself."
Your Majesty carried him up here?
Fortunately, fortunately, Xie Ling suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. He was almost scared to death.
"That's what I said."
"It was so early in the morning that I almost thought I was doomed."
"But His Majesty is a very kind person. When he saw me sleeping on the ground, he actually carried me up."
"No wonder my waist and legs didn't hurt when I woke up this morning."
System: ...Host, I'm afraid it's too early for you to be happy.
It simply didn't dare to tell the Emperor about what happened last night. Seeing the host startled at first, then slowly lying down after recovering, it couldn't help but remind him.
"Host, it's almost time to study."
Xie Ling: …
"Don't worry, I know."
“Just let me experience it again.”
It was a rare opportunity to sleep on the dragon couch, how could he not experience it properly? Xie Ling was still lying there until half an hour had passed.
When Xiao Huan came back from court, he waved away the palace servants who followed him. He thought Xie Ling should have gotten up by now, but as soon as he entered the room, he saw someone lying flat on the couch.
At this time, his eyes were blank, staring straight up into the sky, not knowing what he was thinking.
Xiao Huan: ...
"Is my dragon bed comfortable to sleep on?"
"It's very comfortable."
"This is where the emperor sleeps. How can it be uncomfortable?"
Xie Ling answered subconsciously, and only came to his senses with horror after he realized what he had said.
Wait, who was asking him just now?
Xianyu, who was lying flat on his back, suddenly raised his head and saw Emperor Wu standing beside him with a half-smile on his face.
Xie Ling: …
You’re done for!
Xie Ling wanted to cover his mouth, but when he saw His Majesty looking up at him, he immediately smiled awkwardly: "Your Majesty is back."
"I just expressed my feelings, there is absolutely no other meaning."
"Your Majesty, please do not misunderstand me."
That's how courageous he is.
Xiao Huan sneered.
"Oh, what did I misunderstand?"
Xie Ling:……!!!
How can he say this?
Facing the emperor who had no expression on his face, admitting one's mistake was the best strategy. Xie Ling gritted his teeth and wanted to grab the emperor's sleeve to apologize.
I don’t know if it was because I got enough sleep that my strength increased, but I successfully grabbed the sleeve when I stretched out my hand.
He grabbed His Majesty and just breathed a sigh of relief. After he stood up, but before he could kneel down, he heard a "ripping" sound.
——He tore off the dragon robe along with the sleeves.
Xie Ling, who was still preparing to plead guilty:
Xiao Huan, who was just teasing Xie Ling, said:
After taking a breath, his forehead twitched and he gritted his teeth as he looked at his dragon robe that was broken in half.
"Close your eyes for me!"
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