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When I opened my eyes again, the completely unfamiliar scene in front of me made me feel dazed for a moment.The next moment, the memory came back, and I subconsciously turned my head to the side——

There is a sleeping face close at hand.Compared with the appearance of falling asleep on the back of the chair before, Xie Jingyu's brows and eyes are relaxed now, and his breathing is gentle and long, appearing much more stable.

The candle on the table has a bottom left, and it is about to burn out.I looked again at the still dark sky outside the window, and reckoned it was not Yin time yet.But Liu Jin probably got a headache from waiting...

Thinking that if I go back now, I will be able to catch up with the officials who entered the palace early, so I plan to get up.But just at the beginning of this movement, I realized that Xie Jingyu's arm was still on my waist, quite tight.

Could it be that he is really afraid that I will be pushed down by him?

Or did he just want to hug me?

I couldn't help but glanced at the sleeping person again, it was a little funny.To be honest, if possible, I would like to lie down for a while longer.But it is definitely not possible now, I can only break off his clenched fingers one by one, then hold his wrist, and carefully move it to the side.

This movement is not small, but it may be because Xie Jingyu has not slept well for many days, Xie Jingyu still sleeps deeply.I was able to get away, tucked the thin quilt back up for him, put on shoes and a coat again.Thinking of the possibility of Xie Jingyu waking up suddenly, I researched a few inks and left him a three-day holiday letter.

Everything was ready, I was about to leave, but the person on the couch turned over. "Your Majesty..." Xie Jingyu muttered in a very low voice, his brows furrowed slightly again.

If I hadn't been convinced that Xie Jingyu had fallen asleep, I would really have suspected that he did it on purpose.It's not too early or too late, but at this time... I sat on the side of the couch and held his hand. "Go to sleep," I coaxed in a low voice, and stretched out my hand to smooth the wrinkles between his brows, "I'm here."

Xie Jingyu's hand moved slightly, as if he wanted to shake it back, and I couldn't help looking down.When I raised my eyes again, I found that he had returned to his previous stable appearance.

Are you afraid you woke up early?If it weren't for being too tired...

I am half soft-hearted and half distressed.Looking at the sky outside again—the morning hour can’t be delayed—I leaned over and kissed his cheek. "I'm waiting for you."

After waiting for almost two hours, Liu Jin almost cried when she saw Zhen appear. "Your Majesty, why have you been there for so long? The old slave couldn't bear it anymore, so he had to come out first, and he didn't know where His Majesty went..."

"Isn't I right here?" I comforted him, "Let's go quickly, or it will be dawn in a while."

As for the early court, the ministers were surprised to see Xie Jingyu's absence.When I heard that Xie Jingyu was overworked and I specially granted leave, everyone had different expressions.I just took this opportunity to test their work one by one, but the fines and salaries of the offenders will be fined until the day when things are done well.

In this way, all the ministers know that what I want to do is definitely not a little thunder and rain, and everyone is trembling.This effect is what I want—whether it works or not, they have to move for me first.If it really doesn't work, I will carefully consider Zhou Bubi's proposal.After all, if it is only about intelligence, my fourth brother is indeed better than many ministers.

Therefore, after Xie Jingyu's three-day vacation was over, what he saw when he came back was his colleagues who were all working hard.It is impossible for him to stay overnight in Shangshu Province secretly, because under Zhen's instruction, Wang Ruojun adjusted the duty list and asked the people below to be 12 points up when patrolling.

Being guarded by me, Xie Jingyu had no choice but to give me a glance when the other ministers were not paying attention.This is really not a big deal, I just pretend that I didn't notice his disrespect.

A few days later, Shangsi arrived.

I have worked hard before, and it is impossible to tell the palace.But after all, the clothes are small, and it is impossible to confidently occupy the Qujiang Pavilion with the best view, so I ordered people to choose a high place by the river bank, and arranged tables, chairs, screens, curtains and other things in advance.Zu Miao has always done this kind of thing very well; people outside can't see clearly what's going on inside, but people inside can have a panoramic view of the outside.

Because my main purpose is to investigate Xinke Jinshi in private, the location is conveniently chosen to be extremely close to the place where the Qushui flows.It may also be because the target is too obvious, it didn't take much effort for Xie Jingyu to find me accurately.Only someone as innocent as Zu Miao would be amazed, saying that Xie Xiang is really smart.

"You still remember Shangsi today, thank you?" When Xie Jingyu saluted, I couldn't help but snatch him.

After Zu Miao withdrew completely, Xie Jingyu replied helplessly: "Even if I don't remember, Your Majesty will make me remember."

"Oh?" I procrastinated on purpose.

Xie Jingyu raised his head, his eyes were as bright as a morning star in the dark night. "But the minister will remember everything His Majesty has said."

"What's the use of memorizing? I'll be happy only if I can do it." I couldn't help curling my lips, thinking that Xie Jingyu was probably half asleep at that time, but he actually wrote it down.Anyway, he came here consciously today, and I am more or less satisfied. "Come here and sit here."

Xie Jingyu only paused for a short while, then followed his advice.As we got closer, I was able to take a closer look at his face—the chin is still slightly pointed, but the black eyes are indeed gone...

Well, it's okay.

"Your Majesty, what are you looking at?" Xie Jingyu was stared at for a long time, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Let's see if you have been honest and obedient recently." Zhen snorted and sat upright.

"Then how dare you ask His Majesty what conclusion?" Xie Jingyu asked, and now he seemed to be holding back a laugh.

It has changed too quickly... If I hadn't been concerned about the image of the emperor, I would have given him a bad look. "It looks okay." Just this time, honestly, what is there to be proud of?

"His Majesty……"

Hearing his voice suddenly become softer, I couldn't help turning my head to look.But in the time of turning his head, Xie Jingyu got up from his chair and stuck to it. "Your Majesty, I want to..."

It was obvious what he wanted to do, and I couldn't help but stare at him.Seeing this, he stopped talking and blocked it with his lips.

"You're really getting bolder." After the kiss was over, I commented with a little breathlessness.Although there is no one around and surrounded by curtains, it is really in broad daylight now!

Xie Jingyu, who was always respectful of rules, actually smiled. "Thank you Your Majesty for giving me the courage."

When he smiled, his long eyelashes fluttered slightly, which was really exciting.Claiming to be as calm and composed as I am, I can't help being a little passionate.I don't know if he noticed it, but he got closer again.He will go out in a while, so there must be no traces left on his face; he turned his head and kissed all the way down until it sank into his collar.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty..."

I was already being teased to the point of impatience, but now I can't hear his voice that is getting darker. "Keep quiet," I gasped, "I'll be heard later..."

As expected, Xie Jingyu stopped speaking.But there seemed to be something missing without his voice, and I couldn't help but move.He seemed to understand this as something else, he hesitated with his hand down, and touched it through the clothes——

I have never touched it before, and I almost jumped up.But Xie Jingyu's other hand went over my shoulder and pressed on the back of the chair, so I could only continue to sit there, watching Xie Jingyu's eyes darken.Then he knelt down, and the hand on the back of the chair slid to my side, and the other hand seemed to be aimed at my belt.

Startled, I quickly grabbed him. "You don't have to be like this," I took a deep breath, trying to suppress the evil fire that was bubbling around, "It will be fine in a while."

Xie Jingyu started to look at me with his hands clasped, and there was something extra in his lacquer-like eyeballs that he didn't usually have. "Your Majesty," his voice was softer than mine, but his firmness was beyond doubt, "I have always been willing."

I can't help but stop.I believe what Xie Jingyu said is true, but the sense of abruptness in my subconscious is still lingering.It's not that I don't want it—it's so hypocritical for a man to say he doesn't want it when his arrow is on the line.It's not that I'm afraid of losing money—just based on the static albums of this era, I believe [-]% that I have more experience than Xie Jingyu.

However, here and now, no matter how you look at it, it is not a good choice.In my imagination, if I want to get to this point, not to mention the red silk tent, at least I have to take a shower or something, right?

That's what I thought and said.

After Xie Jingyu listened, his expression became very exciting. "Your Majesty," he said at last, never so helpless, "I never knew that you..."

He didn't go on, but if I thought about it casually, I knew there was nothing good to say.It's probably disgusting that I spoil the scenery... "Besides, it's not convenient to be outside. The picture is a pleasure for a while, how will I clean up later?"

Xie Jingyu opened his mouth, as if he wanted to refute, but gave up again.I followed his gaze to look at the snow-white brocade handkerchief on the table, and immediately understood.But after such a delay, it feels like it has passed.

"You don't seem to..." I secretly glanced down.

Xie Jingyu immediately blocked it, quite annoyed. "His Majesty!"

The two stared at each other, the situation was very embarrassing.Just when I wondered if I was too old-fashioned, the sound of gongs and drums outside meant that the water banquet was about to begin.

This really saved my life. "Get up, and accompany me to watch the performance of the new scholars."

Xie Jingyu had no choice but to get up.He seemed to have something to say, and Liu Jin's vague figure was reflected outside the screen. "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness King Wei asks to see you."

If there was still a bit of charming atmosphere just now, it is gone now.I took a look at Xie Jingyu, his face became serious. "How does King Wei know that I am here?"

"His Royal Highness King Wei seems to have recognized His Majesty's car."

I immediately thought of the night of the New Year's Eve.Well, it seems that I will have to change a carriage every time in the future... Thinking of today's important matters, my heart twitches slightly. "Xuan."

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