That day, there was a thunderstorm and the sky seemed to be dyed in ink. Su Jingyao called Jun Zechen to Shuining Palace.
Jun Zechen came as he was told and stayed by Su Jingyao's side until she fell into a deep sleep, then he left quietly.
However, Su Jingyao was confused and dissatisfied. The rain was so heavy that day. If she hadn't sent someone to Qiluan Palace to call him over, wouldn't Jun Zechen have stayed at Ling Yue's place?
On the contrary, was it so repulsive to him to rest with her?
Su Jingyao sometimes felt that Jun Zechen was very doting on her, and most of her requests were granted.
But sometimes I feel that his heart is as hard as a rock, extremely cold and hard, and he has astonishing self-control.
Perhaps, deep down in his heart, he really wanted to stay, but his so-called principles and long-standing habits always drove him to suppress his emotional impulses and always make the most rational choices.
This is exactly what bothers Su Jingyao the most. This old man is really unpredictable!
Difficult.
Since that day, no one knew what Jun Zechen was thinking, but he hadn't stepped into the backyard for nearly ten days.
Su Jingyao couldn't just sit there and wait for death. Ling Yue was already discussing taking a concubine with the Queen. If she didn't fight for some favor, how could she get what she wanted?
Ling Yue was also more difficult to deal with than imagined. Now there were only the two of them in the backyard, and neither Ling Yue nor she could do anything blatantly.
Ling Yue was also calm and composed. She didn't care where Jun Zechen rested. She just followed the nanny to handle the backyard affairs every day, or went to Kunning Palace to find the queen.
Su Jingyao looked into the distance in deep thought.
Maybe Ling Yue selected some people to come in in advance. The more lively the backyard is, the more convenient it will be for her to act...
The most urgent matter now is Jun Zechen, and Ling Yue will wait for other women to enter the palace before resolving the issue.
"Miaoyun, make a bowl of calming soup, and let's go to Yude Hall."
When Su Jingyao arrived at Yude Hall with the carefully prepared calming soup, Jun Zechen was not reviewing documents at the desk as she had expected. Instead, he was lying lazily on the couch, holding a book in his hands with a leisurely look on his face.
So this man is deliberately avoiding her, right?
Su Jingyao happened to catch a glimpse of the cover of this book, and it turned out to be "The Book of Changes"!
If he is really an old man, what man in his early twenties would study philosophy?
At least at this age, Jun Zechen should be reading history books, political commentaries, or military strategies.
No wonder he is so determined and studies the "Book of Changes" all day long. I'm afraid all he thinks about is the balance of yin and yang, adapting to changes, and making reasonable decisions. How could he care about love between men and women?
Su Jingyao sighed quietly in her heart.
But she still had that cute and obedient smile on her face. She walked up to Jun Zechen and bowed slightly.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
"I specially prepared a bowl of calming soup for Your Highness today. Your Highness has been busy with government affairs in Yude Hall for the past ten days. I believe you must be exhausted both physically and mentally. I hope this calming soup can help relieve some of your fatigue."
Jun Zechen shifted his gaze to her, "You did it?"
Su Jingyao's eyes dodged and she said "hmm" softly. She had been watching by the side when it was almost done, so that counted as what she did.
When Jun Zechen saw her like that, he knew she was lying.
"Leave it there. I don't have much appetite at the moment."
He had long been tired of drinking the calming soups in the palace. He originally thought that it was really made by her, so he drank a sip just to give her face. If not, he would not have the slightest interest in it.
Su Jingyao didn't care. Sending the calming soup was just a cover anyway. She put the calming soup down and sat next to Jun Zechen, tilting her head slightly.
He asked softly, "What are you looking at, Your Highness?"
Jun Zechen tapped the line in the book he was reading with his slender fingers.
Su Jingyao leaned over, her eyes fell on the line of words, she opened her cherry lips and read them out softly.
"A gentleman works hard all day and is vigilant at night, so he will not make mistakes."
This sentence is intended to remind a gentleman to strive for self-improvement throughout the day and not to slack off even at night. He should always remain alert and not indulge in comfort and pleasure.
The reason why the "Book of Changes" is regarded as philosophy is that different people will have different interpretations when reading the same sentence in different contexts.
What would Jun Zechen think when he saw this sentence?
Could it be that he devoted all his attention to government affairs during the day and had to remain rational even at night and not be seduced by women?
As expected of an emperor, he really knows how to PUA himself. He must be a chosen worker.
"What do you think of this sentence, Concubine?"
Jun Zechen seemed to be asking the question casually, but Su Jingyao keenly felt that he was setting a trap for himself.
If I agree, wouldn't I be encouraging him to treat women as tools for continuing his family line?
If I don't agree, do I want Jun Zechen to indulge in love?
I'm afraid Jun Zechen will think that she is just like other women, greedily trying to gain power from him, and even mock her for overestimating her own abilities.
Su Jingyao did not respond directly, but pouted and whispered, "I can't do it anyway."
She should stay alert and work hard day and night. It is better to let the emperor do this kind of thing. She is definitely unable to do it.
Jun Zechen couldn't help but chuckle, "You are really honest."
"Besides bringing me the tranquilizing soup, is there anything else you need today?"
"I haven't seen Your Highness for a long time. I miss you so much. Will you go to Shuining Palace tonight?"
Jun Zechen was stunned. This woman was very straightforward every time she asked for favor.
After he went to Shuining Hall during the thunderstorm that day, he felt that he seemed to be unable to resist her, so he decided to stay in Yude Hall for a month to calm down, and even took out the "Book of Changes" to read, trying to cultivate his character.
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