"That's because they all have girlfriends and people they like. Xu Ruyan and Yuan Yin, Qi Yanshang has Feng Li in his heart, and as for Qi Yanyun, I don't know, but it seems like he does, and besides, he's Yuan Yin's brother."
Xi Xi pondered for a moment, "Indeed, you humans seem to be like that. But you haven't mentioned what just happened. Why were you unhappy about Xu Ruyu's concern?"
"Sigh, I already told you this. After the selection, didn't I go to his palace? His words implied that he was very familiar with me, no, with 'me'. He seemed to have noticed something was wrong with me, but he didn't ask me anything."
Chen Xiao paused for a moment before continuing, "But in our later interactions, I felt that Xu Ruyu's feelings for 'me' were not those of ordinary friends."
Upon hearing this, Xi Xi suddenly understood. Although the host used the word "I," she understood what the host meant. In the host's mind, she had always kept herself and the original owner very separate.
The host has sensed Xu Ruyu's feelings for the original owner, which is why she didn't seem very happy about his concern just now. She believes that Xu Ruyu is only treating her this way because of the original owner, and if Xu Ruyu knew the truth, then...
It has to be said that Xi Xi has been away from the Yuan Realm for tens of thousands of years, spent so much time in these realms, and met countless people. She can be said to have a very good understanding of people's hearts. Her speculation about Chen Xiao's thoughts was completely accurate.
But... Xixi remembered something, and sighed, "I haven't told my host the most important thing yet..."
Just as she was about to speak, that familiar feeling of constraint choked her words back down.
Xi Xi was somewhat surprised. Didn't the main god say that he could tell the host anything? He could tell Chen Xiao about other matters involving permissions or the metaverse, so why couldn't he tell him about this?
Is this matter more important than anything else?
Xi Xi felt somewhat frustrated. It was the first time she had willingly wanted to tell her host something, but she couldn't even speak.
Chen Xiao didn't get a reply from Xi Xi, but he didn't care. After a short while, he returned to his carefree self. "It's okay. Now that I've realized his feelings, I'll keep my distance from him. In a way, I've wronged her, so I can't take advantage of her feelings."
Seeing her host's misunderstanding deepen, Xi Xi was at a loss for words. She could only silently think to herself: "Handsome Xu Ruyu, I've tried my best, but I really can't help you! You'll have to rely on yourself!"
The siblings had just finished discussing this topic when they arrived at Chen Xiao's bedroom.
Since ascending the throne, Chen Xiao has reformed the rules of the palace. As a result, the palace servants have learned that the new emperor, like the retired emperor, does not like to be served.
So when they saw Chen Xiao return to the palace, they came forward to greet him, but kept a proper distance from him, deliberately ignoring the young man beside him, and said in unison, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Although Chen Xiao had been emperor for a month, he was still somewhat unaccustomed to the situation in front of him, which included men and women, the old and the young.
So he simply nodded, thought for a moment, and left the leading palace maid behind while the rest of the palace servants withdrew.
The leading palace maid was named Yun An, aged 30, and had been in the palace for over twenty years. She had served Chu Yanxi for fifteen years, and the other palace maids respectfully addressed her as Aunt Yun An.
Considering that Yun An was personally trained by Chu Yanxi and was now a judge in the Imperial Guard, Chen Xiao also called Yun An "aunt." He remembered that when he called her that, Yun An was terrified and immediately knelt down to persuade His Majesty not to address her that way. Chen Xiao had only been on the throne for a few days and was already numb from kneeling, so he went along with Yun An's wishes and had no choice but to change his address to "Judge Yun."
Yun An bowed to Chen Xiao with utmost courtesy, then bowed to Xi Xi beside him, saying, "Greetings, young master."
Xi Xi, who had just been ignored by them, was quite happy to hear Yun An bow to her and accepted it very naturally.
After Xi Xi finished being happy, Chen Xiao spoke up, "Judge Yun, the palace servants in this hall can be screened again. If possible, please select a few suitable ones to train or use for your own purposes."
Yun An understood His Majesty's meaning almost immediately. He wanted her to thoroughly investigate the backgrounds of the palace servants and select a few who could be trained to become his and His Majesty's people.
His Majesty trusts her very much.
Moreover, His Majesty even used the word 'trouble'.
Upon realizing this, Yun'an was naturally delighted, for she had served the Emperor Emeritus for fifteen years, and the Emperor Emeritus trusted her greatly, personally nurturing and promoting her. The better her relationship with the Emperor Emeritus, the more she feared not gaining the favor of the new Emperor. Fortunately, the new Emperor, like the Emperor Emeritus, had an excellent personality and was approachable.
"Yes, Your Majesty, thank you for trusting me. I will complete the task assigned by Your Majesty as soon as possible!" Yun An quickly agreed to Chen Xiao's request, but then remembered something and hurriedly reported, "Your Majesty, I have something else to say."
Only after Chen Xiao gestured for her to speak did she tell him about it.
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao frowned. "What? Chief Eunuch Shen is ill? When did this happen? Why didn't anyone tell me?!"
Upon hearing these displeased words, Yun An originally intended to kneel down and explain, but considering that His Majesty disliked kneeling, he abandoned the idea and simply explained the matter clearly: "Your Majesty, please calm down. Chief Eunuch Shen is over fifty years old and often suffers from minor ailments. After she fell ill this time, she thought it was the same as usual and that taking some medicine would be enough."
Unexpectedly, more than half a month had passed and her condition had not improved; in fact, it had worsened. Knowing that Your Majesty was busy with state affairs, she still insisted on keeping it from you. However, I have known Chief Eunuch Shen since I entered the palace at the age of ten. She is an extremely kind person and has shown me great kindness. I cannot allow her to continue tormenting herself like this. Therefore, I have dared to tell Your Majesty, and beg you not to blame her.”
Although Chen Xiao hadn't spent much time with Steward Shen, she knew her character well. Yun An, in particular, was one of the only two 'confidants' Chu Yanxi had left behind. As for Ye Qi and the others, their identities remained to be verified.
Chen Xiao's tone softened slightly, a hint of helplessness appearing on his face. He shook his head. "You don't need to be like this. I never intended to punish anyone. I was just a little flustered and my tone was a bit agitated. Where is Chief Steward Shen now?"
"Your Majesty, Chief Steward Shen is still in the courtyard behind Kunning Palace, carrying it all by himself."
"How stubborn. Quickly summon the imperial physician, I'll go and see him first." With that, Chen Xiao took the silent Xi Xi with him and went to visit Chief Eunuch Shen.
Yuyi Courtyard.
This courtyard was specially prepared by Chu Yanxi for Steward Shen, which is enough to prove Steward Shen's importance and the importance she attaches to him.
Chen Xiao and Xi Xi arrived first, and Yun An, along with the imperial physician, also arrived very quickly.
The four of them entered the courtyard together.
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