This shadow guard, you are enlightened

Xing Chenmu took sleeping pills, and he slept very deeply this time. He stopped morning due to illness, and no one came to disturb his rest. He didn't open his eyes slowly until the sky was bright outside and the sun came into the inner room.

Xu had rested enough, Xing Chenmu felt that his body had recovered a lot, and before he even finished changing, he turned his head and asked Yan Qing who was beside him: "Zhuo Ying went back?"

Yan Qing respectfully said: "Go back to the emperor, Master Zhuo will go back after your fever subsides."

Xing Chenmu raised his eyebrows when he heard the words, and looked at Yan Qing with a half-smile, his eyes seemed to see through others, Yan Qing felt guilty, but he didn't change his words.

After a while, Xing Chenmu looked away, raised his eyebrows and said, "Yan Qing, sometimes I really don't know whether to say you are smart or stupid."

Xing Chenmu has been paying attention to Yan Qing since yesterday's change of expression. To Xing Chenmu's surprise, it only took him less than a day to seem to fully accept his relationship with Zhuo Ying from the bottom of his heart.

In the past, Xing Chenmu only thought that Yan Qing was a down-to-earth person who was willing to do things seriously, so he stayed with him. After staying for many years, he got used to it, but today, he has to look at him differently.

But if it is said that he handled this matter wisely, he also showed his thoughts too clearly, such as his attitude towards Zhuo Ying. Xing Chenmu knew Zhuo Ying well, so he naturally knew that it was impossible for the other party to leave in a hurry after his fever subsided. As any other astute person, he would think twice and three, but Yan Qing risked the crime of deceiving the emperor and tried to hide it for him. This expression of loyalty was a bit too abrupt and clumsy.

Yan Qing continued to tidy up Xing Chenmu's clothes without stopping after hearing the words: "Of course I'm not smart, but I've been in the palace for so many years, I've encountered many things, I've met many people, at least I can tell what is true and what is false .”

He was willing to help Zhuo Ying not because he would become the master of the harem in the future, but because he understood that everything Zhuo Ying did was out of his sincerity towards Xing Chenmu.

Xing Chenmu was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's enough."

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Xing Chenmu's illness began to recover gradually after that day, but he did not fully recover until before the Longevity Festival.

On the day of Longevity Day, all the people in the whole country followed Xing Chenmu's wishes and did not hold birthday celebrations. They just held a simple crown ceremony in the imperial city.

Ranying is a country of etiquette, and the emperor and the crown are even more important matters for the country. However, the procedures drawn up by the Ministry of Rites have been rejected many times, and they have been revised again and again. In the end, only a few extremely important etiquettes remained.

According to Xing Chenmu's view, in the current war, every soldier and every silver in the treasury should be used wisely. In the end, the Ministry of Rites no longer insisted, and prepared according to Xing Chenmu's intention.

The first emperor has passed away, and Xing Chenmu is dressed in a uniform, asking the first emperor's throne to be worshiped by him.

After the worship, Xing Chenmu returned to the main hall and was worshiped by all the officials. The emperor's grandson, Shangde, received wine and gave a congratulatory speech.

Taking advantage of Xing Chenmu's changing clothes, Zhuo Ying approached Yan Qing and said: "Eunuch Yan, I will go back to Mingying Palace to rest when the time comes, if the Holy Majesty asks, please ask Eunuch Yan to speak for me. "

There was no need to explain to anyone about the changing of the shadow guard, but Zhuo Ying knew that Xing Chenmu would definitely look for him soon, so he specifically informed Yan Qing.

Yan Qing was startled when he heard the words, and repeated: "Master Zhuo is going back now?"

"Yes, today I may arrive at Xuanming Palace a little later, but I won't miss the time of duty. Please take care of Mr. Yan." Zhuo Ying used to arrive more than an hour earlier than the time of duty for shadow guards. When the time comes, I'm afraid Xing Chenmu will also feel uncomfortable, but Zhuo Ying really can't help it. He was busy taking care of him a few days ago, so the carving work has been left behind, and today he has to spend more time rushing to work.

Seeing that Zhuo Ying's words did not seem to be fake, although Yan Qing didn't understand, she still responded: "If the sage asks, this servant will definitely explain for Master Zhuo."

Today, Xing Chenmu has been accompanied by officials of ceremonies and many maids and guards, but he really can't keep an eye on the movements of the shadow guards in the dark.

Putting on a crimson gauze robe and a celestial crown, Xing Chenmu went to Zhengquan Palace to pay homage to the Empress Dowager. Later, he was supposed to have a banquet with all the ministers, but he ordered the ceremony to be omitted.

The Empress Dowager intentionally asked Xing Chenmu to stay in Zhengquan Palace for dinner, but he found a reason to refuse.

Ever since there was a dispute over the establishment of the Empress that day, the relationship between him and the Empress Dowager has been somewhat delicate. Even when he was sick, the Empress Dowager hardly gave him a good face. He understood the helplessness and sadness involved, and knew that the Empress Dowager had done A certain concession has been made, and I only hope that he can also make a certain concession.

If he wanted to stay with Zhuo Ying, the empress dowager was the only way to go. He did not hide, but on this matter alone, he did not allow himself to compromise at all.

After leaving the Zhengquan Palace, Xing Chenmuqing retired from the ceremony officials, and only took the few people who accompanied him back to the Xuanming Palace.

In fact, as early as in Zhengquan Palace, Xing Chenmu noticed that Zhuo Ying was not following, and asked as soon as he entered Xuanming Palace, "Where is Zhuo Ying?"

"Master Zhuo has gone back to rest." Yan Qing carefully observed Xing Chenmu's expression, and continued, "Master Yi Zhuo means that today... I will come later today, around the time of the shift."

Xing Chenmu was silent for a while, then nodded slightly.

Yan Qing could clearly feel that Xing Chenmu's face had darkened, but it was inconvenient to persuade him, so he just asked, "Your Majesty, do you need to pass on the meal?"

"Ah."

Yan Qing didn't dare to be negligent in the slightest, and immediately asked for lunch to be delivered to Xuanming Hall.

Exquisite dishes were placed on the table, and the eunuch serving food was waiting at the side, just waiting for Xing Chenmu to speak, but after a long time, until the dishes started to get cold, he still didn't wait for him to say a word.

"My lord, but the dishes don't match the taste? This servant will let the imperial dining room change them." Seeing this, Yan Qing stepped forward and asked.

"Don't bother." Xing Chenmu raised his eyes, and casually announced the names of a few dishes. The eunuch serving food was relieved, and finally began to prepare the dishes for him.

But Xing Chenmu only ate a few mouthfuls, and finally all the dishes on the table were given to the little eunuch below.

On the other side, Zhuo Ying couldn't even take care of lunch, and began to concentrate on carving since she returned to her room.

Why is he not in a hurry, today is Xing Chenmu's birthday, he wished he could be with him every day at twelve o'clock, but he really hoped that Xing Chenmu could receive a sincere gift on his 20th birthday.

It is not for utilitarianism, nor is it flattery, it is simply given to Xing Chenmu, not an ordinary and crown gift for the current Holy Majesty.

Perhaps this is nothing to Xing Chenmu, but it is already the only thing he can think of to do for the other party.

With Xing Chenmu in mind, Zhuo Ying must have acted in a hurry, and because he had to finish it today, the tip of the knife accidentally sliced ​​through his fingertips at the end, and he saw blood in an instant.

The blood that flowed out stained the red sandalwood, deepening the color of the tail, showing another kind of harmony.

Zhuo Ying put all her heart into this gift, she felt relieved when she saw that it was fine, the wound on her hand seemed insignificant.

Before the sun completely set, he finally finished the carving on his hand. Looking around, although it was not as exquisite as the master's work, he was still satisfied.

He originally wanted to find a box to pack it simply, but got up unexpectedly, and heard footsteps outside.

"Lord Zhuo, are you awake?" Yan Qing's slightly anxious voice came from outside the door, "The Holy One sent a servant to invite you to Xuanming Palace for dinner."

The author has something to say: (*@ο@*) Chasing stars really delayed my codewords, but fortunately, the update has not been interrupted. I'm sorry, and the update will resume at 0:[-] tomorrow

Yan Qing's line, I have thought about abuse, but I am not willing, so it will not be abused according to the current foreshadowing, please don't hurt pia