Xiao Yue said, "I heard that today is the Regent's birthday, so I specially brought a small gift from the border for him."
Qin Zhao raised his glass, his attitude very kind: "Could it be the kumis from the borderland?"
"Of course not. How can I send kumis every year? Am I such a boring person?" Xiao Yue laughed and ordered loudly, "Bring the person in."
A young man and woman came in.
The man and woman were probably in their teens, looking even more childish than Jing Li. They looked very similar, both with high noses and deep eyes, and were extremely beautiful.
The smile on Qin Zhao's face faded slightly.
Xiao Yue was completely oblivious to this detail, and continued, "This brother and sister were specially selected by this general from the slaves of the Western Regions. They are both of first-rate appearance and figure. I don't know if the Regent prefers boys or girls, but this pair of brother and sister is perfect for me. I can keep one and keep the other as my slave."
He said this with a chuckle, and there was a sense of self-satisfaction in his tone.
Qin Zhao had already withdrawn his gaze and gently put down his wine glass.
The current emperor, who was sitting high on the throne, was almost on the verge of tears.
As soon as I came back, I ran into trouble.
Good job.
.
Perhaps it was because of the presence of his beloved little beauty, or perhaps it was because the world was peaceful now, and the Regent's temper was much better than when he was young. In short, the Regent did not repeat the bloody scene in the past when someone sent someone to his bed and he directly killed the person with a sword on the spot.
He just said a few polite words that he had repeated countless times and sent the person away casually.
After the birthday banquet, the ministers left one after another, and the Regent and the General Protector of the Nation disappeared.
At the highest point of the Zhaixing Tower, Qin Zhao leaned leisurely against the guardrail, his eyes reflecting the lights of thousands of houses. "I thought you wouldn't be back for a while, but are you so impatient to take power?"
"Fuck, don't make me sound so petty." Xiao Yue walked out of the darkness, still holding the wine jug in his hand. "I came back specially to celebrate your birthday, but you don't even want the birthday gift I specially prepared. Ha..."
Qin Zhao's eyes darkened slightly, and he didn't bother to pay attention to what he said.
There was a brief silence in the Star-Picking Tower. After a moment, Xiao Yue asked, "Have you made up your mind? Do you really want to retire?"
"Why else would I write to ask you to come back?" Qin Zhao glanced at him and sighed softly, "I've been waiting for this day for many years."
"Are you confident in handing over the country to that little emperor?" Xiao Yue asked. "I saw that little emperor today, and he's not much different from when he first ascended the throne a few years ago. He's still as cowardly and useless as ever."
"Trust my judgment, he will be a good emperor. If I don't leave, he will never have the chance to grow."
"And..." Qin Zhao smiled softly, as if thinking of something extremely happy. "I've recently suddenly felt that there's nothing wrong with living for myself."
Xiao Yue got goosebumps from his gaze and rubbed his arms. "Forget it, there's nothing wrong with you retiring. It saves me from having to worry about you rebelling every day. But let me make a deal first. Clean up your mess before you leave. I don't want to help you raise your children and clean up the mess."
"Know."
Xiao Yue and Qin Zhao's relationship wasn't as bad as rumored, but it wasn't great either. Having not seen each other for years, the two couldn't find much to reminisce about. After these few words, Xiao Yue prepared to leave.
Before leaving, he remembered something and turned around to ask, "Do you really not want the two beauties I gave you?"
Qin Zhao: "..."
"My deputy general spent a long time selecting her. She's a truly exceptional beauty." Xiao Yue said, "You're not young anymore. Even if you're not in a rush to start a family or find a princess, you should at least find a few concubines to keep you company. What's the point of living like a pure and unselfish monk? Be careful that you won't be able to find a wife when you're older."
"I must remind you that you seem to be three years older than me." Qin Zhao smiled, "Besides, I already have someone in my heart, so there's no need for you, General."
Xiao Yue left cursing.
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