Chapter 63 End
system:……
"You just found out about this?"
Wasn't this obvious from the beginning?
Emperor Wu's mouth was so curled up by the bait, but the host didn't notice it at all?
The system was shaken.
Xie Ling felt guilty for a moment and defended himself: "Isn't this because I had a very deep impression of your Majesty?"
Emperor Wu's dislike for gay men was well documented in history books, so how could Xie Ling dare to think too much about it? However, now, looking at the wood carving that His Majesty had personally carved, he thought of the subtle changes in their relationship over this period of time.
Xie Ling coughed lightly, carefully put away the wooden sculpture, and looked at the jade pendant beside him thoughtfully.
"Speaking of which, this thing was temporarily brought back by the Eagle Guards by His Majesty. It should be very important, right?"
He still remembered the hesitant expression on Lord Liang's face when he gave him the jade pendant.
The system nodded: "I have some impression."
"Oh yes, it seems to be the one that Emperor Wu had been hanging on his belt before."
After hearing this, Xie Ling also remembered.
Wait, this couldn't be what he was thinking...right?
Is it the Eagle Guard Token?
But why did His Majesty give him the Eagle Guard Token? He gradually had a bad feeling in his heart. Xie Ling looked at the system and suddenly turned back to find Sir Liang.
Liang Chun came back this time to receive the mission of protecting Master Xie, and he would not leave, so he still stayed in the palace. After seeing Master Xie come out, he looked around in the palace, and called out his name, and then he reacted and landed quietly.
"Master Xie, are you looking for me?"
Xie Ling was startled when he saw Lord Liang suddenly appear, but he heaved a sigh of relief when he came to his senses. It was good that he was still there. He thought Lord Liang had left, and he would have no one to ask when he wanted to ask questions.
"Master Liang, is this something that can command the Eagle Guards?"
Xie Ling raised the token in his hand.
Liang Chun took a look and nodded.
Seeing Liang Chun admit it, Xie Ling looked across and asked, "Is your majesty going to make any big moves recently?"
If not for this, I wouldn't have specially asked someone to send this thing over.
He tightened his grip on the talisman slightly. Liang Chun didn't expect that Master Xie had guessed it. He paused, still a little hesitant. His Majesty had specifically instructed not to tell Master Xie, but now Master Xie had obviously guessed something.
Seeing Liang Chun's hesitant expression, Xie Ling knew it was related to the order, so he changed his words:
"Master Liang, you don't have to speak directly. I will guess and Master Liang will just nod or shake his head."
This is not considered a violation of His Majesty's orders.
Liang Chun responded, and then he heard Master Xie ask, "Your Majesty, are you planning to take the initiative?"
He nodded.
After several battles, we still can't find the Xiongnu royal court. The war situation has come to a stalemate, and we must take the initiative to break the deadlock.
If we don't reach the royal court when fighting against the Huns, it won't be considered a victory.
Xie Ling took a deep breath and tried to recall the history, but no matter how hard he thought about it, there was no detailed description of this battle. Everyone knew that Da Gan won this battle, and His Majesty won, but they didn't know how they won.
But based on Xie Ling's understanding of His Majesty...
He calmed himself down and asked, "Your Majesty, are you planning to lure the enemy with your own body?"
Liang Chun looked over suddenly, and Xie Ling knew that he had guessed right.
——Your Majesty is ready to burn your boats.
His palms felt slightly cold, and he looked at Liang Chun.
"Has His Majesty already sent out the troops when you returned?"
He calculated the time and Liang Chun nodded:
"His Majesty sent out troops the day after he asked me to bring back the token." It took some time for the news from the front lines to come back, so no one in the palace knew about it.
To be honest, Xie Ling could understand Emperor Wu's approach. If he were in his position, he would do the same. It has come to this point. If he hesitates at this time, he will lose.
Understanding is one thing, but worry is also inevitable.
After all... he also cares about His Majesty.
It was as if His Majesty was also worried about him at this time.
The moment Xie Ling guessed that it was the Eagle Guard Token, he understood His Majesty's thoughts. Although he was confident in this battle, he still had to wait for the possibility of an emergency, so the Token was sent to him to protect him.
He lowered his head and took a serious look at the talisman. Just when Liang Chun thought that Master Xie would dissuade him, Master Xie just said, "I understand."
"I believe in you, Your Majesty."
This sentence made Liang Chun a little surprised. When he looked up, he saw Mr. Xie's expression and suddenly realized: he really thought so.
I am worried and uneasy, but I truly trust and believe that Your Majesty will return safely.
For the first time, he realized that he didn't seem to understand Master Xie very well, but it only took a moment for Liang Chun to come to his senses.
"If there is any problem, the Eagle Guards on the front line will report back immediately. Don't worry, Master Xie."
"Thank you, Sir Liang."
"I know what your majesty means."
Xie Ling nodded and watched Liang Chun leave before looking away.
"Host." After the person left, the system spoke slowly, seeming to be hesitant to speak.
Xie Ling raised his eyes: "Why, do you want to comfort me?"
"Stop, stop, stop. It's really okay."
"I really believe in your majesty."
Xie Ling completely believed what His Majesty said before he left, and he would never go back on his word.
The system felt relieved when it saw that the host had only been stunned for a moment and then came to his senses, and was not faking it.
"Well, no need for comfort."
After all, the system really doesn’t know how to comfort people.
…
Putting His Majesty's affairs aside for the time being, with the coming of spring, the time for the imperial examination is approaching in the blink of an eye. While Xie Ling was paying attention to the news from Yinshan, he was preparing for the imperial examination seriously.
Because of my experience last time, I wasn’t too nervous this time.
Wang Bao looked at Master Xie and said, "Master Xie, I have packed all your things for you."
"Do you think there's anything missing?"
Perhaps because of the endorsement from the previous provincial examination, Xie Ling had already appeared in front of some officials when discussing the Xiongnu war, so this time he didn't need to leave the palace to avoid suspicion, after all, he already knew everything he should know. Moreover, the imperial examination was still a system of anonymous examinations, and with Prince Shun around, nothing would change because of him.
Wang Bao originally wanted to send Master Xie to the examination room, but was rejected by Master Xie.
"Eunuch Wang still has to deal with things in the palace, so there's no need to send it specially. I can handle it myself, and there are also the teacher and the mistress."
Because of the importance of this imperial examination, Zheng Daru had been waiting outside the palace for a long time.
After hearing what Master Xie said, Wang Bao remembered that it was Zheng Daru who sent Master Xie last time, and he finally felt relieved.
After Wang Gonggong left, Xie Ling and the system checked the things in their hands. As soon as they returned to the carriage, they saw the teacher looking over.
"Are you ready?"
Xie Ling: "Yes, teacher."
"Don't be too stressed, just do what you have to do." For some reason, Zheng Wanyun could feel that Xie Ling attached great importance to this scientific expedition.
But no matter what, he did not put pressure on his disciple. After all, with Xie Ling's ability, he would definitely not be left out of the list.
Xie Ling blinked obediently: "Teacher, don't worry, I know."
After all, I have taken the exam twice, so I am mentally prepared no matter what.
The system made a "tsk" sound: "To be honest, why do I feel like you are a little different this time?"
He hadn't seen the host so devoted in a long time.
The system was full of suspicion.
Xie Ling: …
This Tongzi, how come you don’t recognize Xianyu when he gets up a little bit?
Are salted fish not allowed to work hard? !
Angry!
"Just wait, I will definitely pass the palace examination this time."
system:? ? ?
Wait, the host actually has such great ambitions. The system is shocked:
"Did the host take the wrong medicine?"
If I didn’t take the wrong medicine, why does it feel like I’ve become a different fish?
Xie Ling: ...cough.
He choked slightly and couldn't help but question:
"Can't it be that I want to meet His Majesty at the summit?"
Tsk, imagine that His Majesty returns victoriously, and he ranks among the top three in the exam. Isn’t this a double happiness?
Although the system knew that the host was hiding his worries behind jokes while smiling all day, it still couldn't help but twitch its lips.
"Okay, come on, host."
"This system is waiting."
The last provincial examination was not that difficult, and the system was already shocked that the host could get into the top ten. This time, he even made it directly into the top three. No matter how the system thought about it, it felt a bit difficult.
However, when it comes to exams, the most important thing is confidence. It cheered for a long time and watched its host jump off the carriage and enter the examination room.
Three consecutive days were spent studying hard in the examination room, but the system discovered that this guy seemed to be bouncing back!
Xie Ling adapted well this time and was in such a good state that even the system was shocked.
The electronic "sizzle" sounded twice, and the system looked at it for a long time, and couldn't help but speak:
"Aren't you sleepy?"
Looking at the host who hadn't slept for a long time, the system began to doubt Tongsheng.
Xie Ling was also surprised at his own state. This time he really felt like he was on a shot of chicken blood, but he was indeed a little sleepy. He glanced at the examination room where he was half thinking and half sleeping, and yawned slightly.
"I can still bear it for now."
"Let me finish answering this question."
Xie Ling found that government affairs were really the best experience. Many things that he didn't know before were discussed several times with His Majesty and several ministers during this period. Now they seem completely different from before.
After a while, a page was filled with writing. He rubbed his wrists, and only stopped writing and checked it again when the system said that the candle was almost finished, and then went to sleep without worry.
For three whole days, Xie Ling started writing right after he finished thinking. He never stopped except for sleeping and eating. It was not until the examiner struck the gong that he came to his senses and realized that he had actually finished the exam like this? !
"Host." The system said weakly: "It's finally over."
Xie Ling: “Yeah.”
"You can go back and rest now."
Okay, okay, the host finally stopped saying that he can still write.
The system breathed a sigh of relief and watched the host walk out after being rolled up.
Maybe it was some kind of double happiness buff, as Xie Ling saw Liang Chun waiting outside not long after he came out of the examination room.
Liang Chun would only show up when something big happened, and he was usually invisible. Now that he was here… His eyes lit up slightly, and he heard Lord Liang say with a smile, “Thank you, Master. There is news about His Majesty.”
The Eagle Guard just sent back a message that Your Majesty lured the snake out of its hole and successfully lured out Wuluyan. Three days ago, he led the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to fight against the Wulu tribe of the Xiongnu royal court at the northern foot of the Yinshan Mountains, and personally killed the Xiongnu Chanyu!
Everyone was worried as there had been no news for many days. Now that they received news from the border, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Moreover, the Xiongnu Chanyu was killed, and the battle came to an end. It is not an exaggeration to say that the great expedition to the Xiongnu was a great victory! Not only did they drive the Xiongnu out of Yinshan Mountain, and the border was no longer disturbed by the Xiongnu, but they also dispersed the six Xiongnu tribes, and it would be difficult for the Xiongnu to become powerful again within fifty years.
Xie Ling knew that everything His Majesty said before the expedition had come true.
When the news reached the court, everyone was shocked. Even though they knew that His Majesty had been preparing for this expedition for a long time, even Prince Shun did not expect to achieve such a brilliant victory.
The atmosphere in the court suddenly became heated, as if a drop of hot oil splashed into a pot. The officials who had previously disagreed with His Majesty's expedition shut their mouths in shame and were now excited.
The group of officials changed their tune very quickly, and the next morning people in the capital began to praise His Majesty.
Xie Ling: …
"Tsk, as expected of someone in the government, your reaction is so quick."
System: "Who said it wasn't?"
Who was it that secretly resisted Emperor Wu before he went to war, and even planned to add a record of integrity in the history books? Now that they knew that they had won the battle and achieved something that no dynasty had done in the past few hundred years, these flatterers were no longer the same people as before.
But now that we know that His Majesty is safe and sound, it doesn’t matter what these people think.
Xie Ling counted the time.
"Your Majesty should be back in half a month, right?"
The system nodded.
Yesterday, the leader of the Eagle Guard said that the army had already begun to return to the capital, leaving only General Chang and others to temporarily handle the remaining matters in Yinshan.
After all, a country cannot be without a king for a day, and Your Majesty should come back after the war is won.
Xie Ling thought for a while and said, "How about I pick up His Majesty at the post station outside the capital?"
In one sentence, the system was silenced.
"I don't need to answer this, right?"
The Beijing Suburbs Post Station is only a day's journey from the capital. We can be back after a night's rest. Isn't it enough for us to just wait in the palace?
The electronic system does not understand the thinking of the succubus.
Xie Ling coughed lightly: "No, I want to answer it."
system:……
Okay.
Speaking of which, Emperor Wu should be... quite happy to see the host, right?
When the army was only one day away from returning, Xie Ling rode to the official road to pick up Emperor Wu. He didn't think too much when he left, and now he felt embarrassed when he came to pick him up.
Fortunately, His Majesty saw him at a glance through the crowd.
Who understands?
Being seen by His Majesty in front of so many people, Xie Ling's heartbeat began to become irregular.
Xiao Huan didn't expect to see Xie Ling here.
He came to the suburbs of Beijing early?
His heart was slightly moved for a moment. After several months, when Xiao Huan fell asleep after killing the enemy, the first thing he thought of when he closed his eyes was this guy. When he used his body to seduce the enemy that day, the last person that came to his mind was Xie Ling.
His eyes deepened slightly as he looked at Xie Ling in the crowd. He suddenly thought of the way Xie Ling saw him off on the city wall when he was leaving for the war, which was somewhat similar to the present moment.
Xie Ling saw him off when he left, and picked him up when he came back.
After several days of exhausting march, the army will rest for a night at the post station today.
After seeing Xie Ling, Xiao Huan came to his senses and raised his hand to signal the generals to settle down. At this time, he rode his horse and walked in front of Xie Ling.
"come over."
Um?
Is His Majesty calling him?
Xie Ling thought he had to dismount, but the next moment he was carried across the horse by His Majesty and sat on the Benxiao together.
An attendant came over and took away the horse that Xie Ling had ridden. When Xie Ling came to his senses, he heard His Majesty ask, "What are you doing here so early?"
Is this a direct question?
Xie Ling was still a little confused. If it was before, he would definitely be hesitant. However, thinking of the birthday present he saw in the study on his birthday, he took a deep breath and said, "Maybe it's because I want to see His Majesty earlier."
Maybe... you want to see me sooner?
Xiao Huan's throat rolled over but he didn't say anything.
There were still people outside, and seeing that His Majesty didn't say anything else, Xie Ling couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. To be honest, he was startled when His Majesty carried him across the horse, and he didn't expect His Majesty to do this.
Fortunately, we were just riding on the same horse. Although it was a little embarrassing, it was no big deal.
His heartbeat calmed down a little, and he was just about to ask His Majesty what to do now?
The Emperor Wu, who had just been holding him, suddenly patted his horse and rode away.
"Your Majesty, where are we going?"
Xie Ling asked subconsciously.
Xiao Huan glanced at him and said in a deep voice, "My residence is in front."
So Your Majesty wants to take him to the post station to rest?
Xie Ling came to his senses and went with His Majesty to the emperor's residence.
When he saw people in the distance, he turned around and was about to say something, but he suddenly smelled a hint of blood. Xie Ling frowned and saw that there was a trace of blood on His Majesty's shoulder, as if it had been broken when he hugged him just now.
"Your Majesty is injured?"
He opened his eyes wide.
Xiao Huan glanced at the wound on his shoulder.
"It was just an arrow that hit me."
"Xia Changli has already pulled out the arrow for me, it's okay."
Xie Ling: …
No, so much blood is not a problem?
He subconsciously didn't believe it, and when His Majesty was about to say something, he suddenly stopped his horse and pulled His Majesty down.
"With so much blood, Your Majesty still dares to hug me?"
He was so angry that he would not have noticed it if he had not turned his head.
Xiao Huan raised his eyebrows, looked at Xie Ling's face which turned red with anger, and strangely did not say anything.
Xie Ling rambled on and on, feeling that His Majesty was simply seeking death by relying on his good physique. It would hurt for a long time if he cut his finger, let alone such a big wound on his shoulder.
"So, Your Majesty, do you have any golden medicine for wounds?"
Xie Ling said he was tired and stopped: "I will bandage your majesty first, and then apply medicine."
Xiao Huan originally wanted to say that it was not necessary, but for some reason he changed his words.
"have."
Xie Ling followed His Majesty into the post station. He originally wanted to apply medicine to His Majesty, but he didn't know how things turned out like this.
His Majesty was bathing inside to wash off the dust on his body, while Xie Ling was sitting outside waiting with a bottle of medicine.
The post station was different from the palace. They simply boiled some water. The hot steam filled the room, and you could even hear the sound of water through the screen.
Xie Ling originally came here with righteous words to apply medicine and educate His Majesty to take care of his body, but as he waited, he felt a little uncomfortable.
System: "The Emperor is injured, why are you blushing, host?"
The system watched the host go from angry at first to serious with red ears, and was a little surprised. Xie Ling was suddenly pulled back, and realized that he had just been affected by the atmosphere again!
Damn it, His Majesty chose this time to take a bath in order to divert his attention, right?
Xiao Huan was indeed thinking so. Although he really wanted Xie Ling to help him apply medicine, he frowned when he saw the hideous wound on his shoulder, worried that this guy would be scared.
I didn't expect that even when it was just a matter of taking medicine, I would hesitate one day.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, but Xie Ling, who was waiting outside, had already seen through his intention.
"Your Majesty, are you done with your bath?"
"I need to take medicine."
That's all.
Xiao Huan looked down, dried his hair and walked out. When he looked up, he saw Xie Ling standing outside the screen stealthily, holding the medicine bottle firmly.
He paused and suddenly said, "If you are afraid, I will do it myself."
Xie Ling: "How could I be afraid?"
He's not a wimp, is he?
"Don't worry, Your Majesty."
Seeing his burning gaze, Xiao Huan reached out and untied the cloth on the wound.
As soon as Xie Ling saw the hideous arrow wound, he couldn't help but frown.
"How did this come about?"
He had some vague guesses in his mind.
really.
"Using myself as bait, I encountered an assassin when I was trying to lure out the Wulu tribe."
This was also what Xiao Huan had thought of a long time ago. In his opinion, it was worth it to lure out the Xiongnu by deliberately stepping into the trap. However, when he saw Sen Wan tidying up Xie Ling, his heart sank a little.
He could see that Xie Ling was...feeling sorry for him.
His throat rolled slightly, and he pretended to be calm.
"This wound has been there for half a month. After Xia Changli treated it, it has healed a lot. There is no need to worry."
"I don't feel anything."
"Your Majesty is comforting me?" Xie Ling suddenly raised his head.
Ahhh, it's already this time, why is Your Majesty comforting him!
Forget it, he can't blame anyone even if he wants to.
Xiao Huan glanced at him and suddenly chuckled: "Why should I comfort you?"
"Just telling the truth."
Xie Ling: …
All right, all right!
Just talk tough, that's all.
He twitched his lips, took a deep breath, carefully cleaned the wound with cotton cloth, and then poured out the medicine.
"Your Majesty, if it hurts, please tell me and I will try to be as gentle as possible."
"good."
Xiao Huan looked out the window and responded, relaxing his body.
To be honest, the wound has not healed yet, and the arrows used by the Ulu tribe were poisonous. If Xia Changli had not been prepared, it would not have been so easy this time.
Pain was inevitable during this period of time. When the golden wound medicine was sprinkled on him, Xiao Huan's lips turned pale for a moment, but he had always been able to endure the pain, so he did not show anything on his face at this time.
Xie Ling took a breath of cold air. The more he applied the medicine, the more he found the wound horrible. His hands were shaking. He felt pain just looking at the arrow wound. He didn't know how His Majesty managed to hold on.
Before I knew it, the air was filled with the smell of blood and medicine.
Feeling the tense muscles in his arm, Xie Ling coughed lightly and suddenly changed the subject.
"Your Majesty, you came back late this year and didn't see the list of the Spring Examination."
"I passed the exam and won first place."
The first place in the imperial examination is called Huiyuan. Xie Ling made a direct comeback this time, and he was shocked when the ranking was announced.
Xiao Huan had not had the time to see the list of candidates for the Spring Examination. After hearing Xie Ling's words, he was stunned.
"Huiyuan?"
He raised his eyebrows: "I will not show mercy in the palace examination."
Xie Ling: Your Majesty, please show mercy. He is so powerful now.
"Your Majesty, please feel free to ask me any questions. I will definitely be in the top three."
"I will definitely get Qijilang!"
Xiao Huan chuckled, and suddenly looked at him again despite the pain in his wound.
Xie Ling's fingers seemed to be burned, and he subconsciously raised his head: "Your Majesty, is my movement too painful?"
"No."
Xiao Huan's eyes fell on his face.
"If you want to relieve my pain, why not use another method?"
He paused for a moment: "Xie Ling, will you kiss again?"
With these words, the young man opposite him blushed again. The memories of a few months ago seemed to come flooding back, and Xie Ling blushed.
Damn it.
Who, who doesn’t know how to kiss.
He was just afraid that His Majesty's wound would split.
He tightened his grip on the golden medicine, and he felt the other hand of His Majesty, who had been looking at him, gently touching his forehead.
"You apply the medicine, I will bear it."
However, His Majesty clearly said this, but when Xie Ling applied the medicine, he lowered his eyes and kissed him.
It was like - I couldn't bear it any longer.
Xie Ling's mind exploded, and he only remembered not to touch the wound. In the end, he only heard His Majesty pinching the back of his neck and asking in a hoarse voice: "Xie Ling, do you have a lover?"
Sweetheart...
What does your majesty mean?
He raised his eyes suddenly, and after calming himself down, he became inexplicably bolder.
"Does your majesty have any?"
Xiao Huan was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "I will not kiss someone who has nothing to do with me."
"I wouldn't do that by calling out the name of someone I have no connection with."
"Xie Ling, what about you?"
Xiao Huan thought of this and sneered. Although he misunderstood Xie Ling's love for him at first, he was the one who couldn't let go in the end. Maybe it was because the atmosphere was too good, maybe it was because of the pain of the wound, or maybe it was... I finally couldn't bear it anymore.
Xiao Huan's eyes were deep.
Seeing the suppressed emotions in His Majesty's eyes, Xie Ling pursed his lips and replied while his heart was pounding:
——"If your majesty is asking about a sweetheart, then I probably have one too."
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