Shadow Guard stand-in

"Master, what's wrong with my face?" Jin Jiuye noticed He Jue's gaze, and suddenly opened his mouth to bring He Jue back to his senses, and then looked back as if nothing had happened.

"It's nothing." He Jue suppressed the strange thoughts in his heart, "I will tell the imperial dining room later that you eat more every day."

Jin Jiuye hummed, He Jue didn't say anything, and the two left the palace together.

He Jue didn't speak a word along the way, and Jin Jiuye was also silent, only the wheels of the carriage could be heard ringing continuously, and the palace servants of the Imperial Horse Supervisor led the carriage forward, fearing that they would alarm the two masters in the carriage.

In fact, Jin Jiuye is not used to this way of traveling, but now his status has changed, and with the title of concubine, he can only be with his master.

Fortunately, this time He Jue was traveling in casual clothes, and he didn't want to make people trouble, he even brought only a few entourages, except for the palace man leading the horse and another attendant, there were only four Habayashi guards accompanying him.

When they arrived at the Qi mansion, the people who received the relatives hadn't come back yet. Elder Qi Ge personally received He Jue. The wedding banquet will not start until the afternoon, and there will be a lot of trouble in the eldest princess's mansion.Several brothers from the Qi Mansion went with Qi Lezhi, leaving only a few young ones, who were also called by Elder Qi Ge to accompany He Jue, perhaps with the intention of letting them show their faces in front of the emperor.

One of the younger students secretly looked at Jin Jiuye for a long time, not to mention Jin Jiuye, even He Jue noticed it.

He beckoned, called the man over, and asked curiously, "Why do you keep watching him?"

The child grew up being pampered by the Qi family, and he is not timid. He took a look at his grandfather's expression, and replied crisply: "Big brother is good-looking."

When He Jue heard this, he laughed loudly, "Do you think he is good-looking?"

After saying this, he couldn't help but look at Jin Jiuye, "Look, he calls you big brother."

Jin Jiuye didn't speak, but his expression became softer, and he just looked at his master quietly.

He Jue asked the child again: "Who do you think looks better, me or this big brother in black?"

He didn't use to claim that he just wanted to get close to the child, and the elder Qi Ge didn't stop him when he heard the words, he just thought that if his grandson didn't answer well, he would have to make up for it.

The child opened his big bright eyes, looked at Jin Jiuye, and then at He Jue.

"Big brother is pretty." He pointed to Jin Jiuye.

He Jue laughed again, not at all annoyed by Jin Jiuye's comparison, his face was full of joyful smiles.

Elder Qi Ge said at the right time: "Your Majesty, this is the second son of the eldest son of the minister, Jing Zhi, named Qi Ang."

He Jue nodded, "Are you enlightened?"

Qi Ge said: "You are young, you have not yet enlightened."

He Jue didn't say anything, and lovingly touched Little Qi Ang's face, "Then I'll ask you another question..."

Little Qi Ang curled his lips in dissatisfaction, "You are so annoying, why are there so many questions?"

As soon as these words came out, old Qi Ge's sweat was about to break out, his grandson was raised innocently and romanticly, but he didn't know that he was facing the monarch of the world, how could he say such disgusting words?

He Jue was taken aback, but he didn't mind, he always knew what the Qi family's family education was like, otherwise he wouldn't be able to teach a pure minister like Qi Lezhi.

"Only this one, if the answer is right, I will let the big brother in black hug you."

Jin Jiuye's expression changed, "Master..."

He Jue didn't look at him, and only spoke to Little Qi Ang, who pouted, "Then I'll answer with difficulty."

He Jue laughed out loud, "Then do you think me or this big brother, who looks like an older brother, who looks like a younger brother?"

The voice is very soft, with a smile, as if coaxing a child to play.

Little Qi Ang looked at Jin Jiuye, then at He Jue, pointing at He Jue with his little finger: "You look older, you are a big brother, he is a little brother."

He Jue smiled again, "You have sharp eyes, go down and play."

He patted the child on the head, and let go of the child lovingly, but little Qi Ang didn't leave, and opened his arms to Jin Jiuye, "Hug."

Jin Jiuye: "..."

He looked at He Jue, very embarrassed: "This subordinate has never held a child before."

His hands have only killed people.

Elder Qi Ge was also shocked. He naturally knew how powerful Lord Yingwei was. He was afraid that his grandson might be injured if Jin Jiuye used too much strength. He quickly called the child, "Qi Ang, come over."

Seeing his grandfather's serious look, the child showed a little fear on his face, but due to his innocence, he said to He Jue, "You promised to hug him."

As the Son of Heaven, He Jue naturally kept his promises, otherwise a two or three-year-old child would see a joke.

"You hug him." He Jue said to Jin Jiuye, "It's because he likes you so much."

Before Jin Jiuye could speak, Elder Qi Ge said, "Your Majesty, Lord Shadow Guard is honored..."

He Jue knew in his heart that he was an excuse to say that his status was noble, except for himself, no one in the former court and harem had misunderstood Jin Jiuye.But in fact, Jin Jiuye is not such a cold-blooded and ruthless person, nor would he take other people's lives for no reason.

"You see, even a child is close to Jin Jiuye, old Qi Ge should rest assured." He Jue said this, and he complied with little Qi Ang's request for a hug.

When Jin Jiuye heard his master's order, he naturally wouldn't disobey it. He complied, and opened his arms to the child uncomfortably, and little Qi Ang threw himself into the arms of the usually cold-faced Lord Shadow Guard.

Lord Yingwei picked him up, although his movements were erratic, he was cautious, Little Qi Ang giggled, and happily reached out to touch Jin Jiuye's face.

At this time, another older child also had bright eyes. He was already 13 years old, and he was the old man of Qi Ge.

"Master Shadow Guard, my name is Qi Minzhi." The young man had a shy and clear smile on his face, "I admire you very much. Can I enter the Xuanyi Department when I grow up?"

Jin Jiuye looked bewildered, and even more at a loss.

He looked back at He Jue, and He Jue smiled in surprise, "Why do you want to join the Xuanyi Department?"

Old Qi Ge frowned at this moment, afraid that this spoiled young boy would say something earth-shattering, so he hurriedly winked at him to shut him up.

But Qi Minzhi was not afraid at all, and replied directly: "Return to Your Majesty, because the Xuanyi Department is a very powerful place, and the dark guards are all strong in martial arts, and they can also help Your Majesty with affairs. The Lord Shadow Guard is a role model in my mind. I practice martial arts hard every day, and I hope that one day I can be like Lord Shadow Guard."

Young people always worship the strong simply, they don't think too much like adults, and they don't feel fear because of it, they only believe what they see.Just like a three-year-old child would get close to Jin Jiuye, maybe it was because Jin Jiuye was so innocent.

He Jue knew it in his heart, but it was Qi Ge who scolded Qi Minzhi, and Qi Minzhi secretly said goodbye to his old father's words.

"I originally thought Lord Shadow Guard was cold and ruthless and not easy to get close to, but he even hugged his annoying little nephew in his arms, so approachable, I dared to say it."

It was the first time I heard someone say that Jin Jiuye was approachable, even He Jue couldn't help laughing, "Jin Jiuye, this kid has lofty ambitions, you have to mention him."

Jin Jiuye hugged little Qi Ang, and the child's hand smeared his face, he moved it away patiently, and then said to the high-spirited young man in the hall: "The examination of Xuanyi Division is very difficult, you have to work hard."

To put it bluntly, Mr. Shadow Guard is very skillful with his hands, but his skill with his mouth is really stretched.

He Jue laughed out loud, and smoothed things over for Jin Jiuye, "If you want to make contributions, you don't necessarily have to enter the Xuanyi Division. It's not a bad idea to practice martial arts and join the army to be a general who lashes out at Fang Qiu. However, you have to ask your father about it." What do you think, Mr. Qi Ge?"

Old Qi Ge was silent, he never thought that Jin Jiuye was actually the idol of the children in the mansion, but His Majesty had already spoken, what else could he say, he could only nod.

Qi Minzhi said: "No, I just want to join the Xuanyi Division and be with Lord Shadow Guard."

He Jue quickly said, "That's not okay, you need to change your ambition, Lord Shadow Guard wants to be with me."

The young boy was at a loss, and wanted to ask why, so old Qi Ge scolded him, and the child in Jin Jiuye's arms was also carried to the wet nurse.He Jue smiled, and could see that he was in a very good mood.

He didn't even notice it himself, he was happier seeing Jin Jiuye's popularity than being flattered and praised.

After a while, Mr. Qi Ge went out on business, and there were only He Jue and Jin Jiuye left here. The servants of the mansion were on call at any time, and the guards of Yulin were guarding outside. far away.

He Jue took a piece of dim sum to taste, and found it a bit too sweet, so he called Jin Jiuye over, "Open your mouth."

Jin Jiuye didn't mind stuffing the remaining half into the opponent's mouth, or he was used to it.

"It's too sweet, the master doesn't like it." Jin Jiuye knew what He Jue was thinking as soon as he tasted it. .”

Jin Jiuye followed He Jue's hand and took a sip of the juice in the cup. He Jue looked at his expression as soon as he drank it. It's a pity that this person hid it well, so he just paused for a while, "Too acid."

Jin Jiuye doesn't like sour, let alone sweet and sour dishes, especially dishes, so dishes like sweet and sour pork ribs are simply his taboo.However, in order to survive, he would never refuse any food. If He Jue hadn't gotten along with him for many years, he would not have discovered the pattern from it.

Occasionally, He Jue would tease Jin Jiuye with sweet and sour things, and the teasing was accurate. When Jin Jiuye said sour, he would laugh out loud, as if the prank had succeeded.

"I'm punishing you this time. Who told you that you outshone me? That child actually said that I'm not as good-looking as you, and that I'm older than you. You're obviously two years older than me, but it's because you have a softer face. That's all..."

Jin Jiuye was silent.

He Jue said again: "However, they are also considered to be interesting. They know that my Lord Shadow Guard is naturally beautiful, so I don't care about them."

Jin Jiuye blinked suddenly, "I remember my master said I was ugly this morning."

He Jue choked for words, but in an instant he became confident again, "I can say it, but others can't! You are ugly, especially those eyes!"

Jin Jiuye had nothing to say.

The wedding banquet began in the evening, the bride entered the door, and the bridegroom worshiped and was sent to the bridal chamber, and the banquet slowly opened.

He Jue was naturally the most honored one, Jin Jiuye was by his side, and the two of them shared a table alone, served by palace servants, and even hung a layer of bamboo curtains to isolate them from those outside.

The bustling atmosphere unfolded in the whole Qi mansion, and all civil and military officials from the whole dynasty came to attend the wedding banquet. Even if some aristocratic families secretly had trouble with the Qi family, after hearing that the emperor came to visit in person, they naturally wanted to show respect, and even Pretend to be a sincere blessing, and have fun with everyone.

Dressed in bright red auspicious clothes, Qi Lezhi came to He Jue and offered a glass of wine to His Majesty, "Your Majesty, I thank you for coming to the mansion to celebrate in person. For our ten-year friendship, drink this cup."

He Jue lowered his eyes, he picked up a glass of wine, and looked at Qi Lezhi's face full of joy and joy, even his face started to turn red because he drank too much wine.There was no smile on his face, he just raised the corners of his mouth slightly, "I wish you and Ayao live forever from now on."

"There is also Lord Shadow Guard." Qi Lezhi will naturally not leave Jin Jiuye behind, "Speaking of growing old together, His Majesty's wish for many years has finally come true. At the beginning, I told my minister that love is something you can't ask for, but now it can be regarded as being able to stay with a beautiful woman for a lifetime. "

He Jue suddenly remembered the conversation between Qi Lezhi and the two of them in the Palace of Qinzheng that day when Qi Lezhi sent the invitation.

That was perhaps the most obvious hint he made in front of Qi Lezhi, but Qi Lezhi still didn't understand his intentions, only thinking that he liked someone else.

If it wasn't so, he wouldn't have to ride a tiger and let Jin Jiuye take this position. Now Jin Jiuye's experience in the palace is all thanks to himself. It sounds a bit ironic to be with him for a lifetime.

Thinking of this, He Jue didn't say anything. He drank the wine in his glass in one gulp and poured another glass by himself, "Le Zhi, you and I have helped me a lot since I was a little brother. Today I am here to congratulate you on your wedding The joy is also deserved. However, you have never congratulated Jin Jiuye and Jin Jiuye on the joy, and what this brother has done is really meaningless."

When Jin Jiuye heard this, his pupils dilated slightly.

"Master..." He stretched out his hand to stop He Jue, and He Jue glanced at him lightly, "I know it well."

Jin Jiuye had no choice but to let He Jue and Qi Lezhi drink a few cups. He thought that the master felt bitter and wanted to vent.

Qi Lezhi said: "I just never thought that His Majesty really fell in love with Lord Yingwei, but after many years, there are some clues..."

He Jue raised his eyebrows, "You don't believe me?"

Qi Lezhi hurriedly said: "I don't mean that, I just..."

He Jue stretched out his hand to wrap around Jin Jiuye's shoulders, and pulled him to the front of him through his drunkenness. He looked at the man in front of him, only seeing his lips, and then...

Qi Lezhi was stunned, and only said the second half of the sentence smoothly: "It's just a feeling."

Jin Jiuye was also stupefied for a moment, he felt his master's lips lightly tapped on his mouth, and then he heard his master smile and say: "My sweetheart is really Jin Jiuye."

It was obvious that he was laughing, but Jin Jiuye seemed to hear an imperceptible tremor in that voice.

It seems to be proclaiming something, and it seems to be confirming something.

Jin Jiuye lowered his eyes, stretched out his right hand to cover He Jue's clenched left hand hidden under the table, and said nothing.After a while, the fist loosened and gently held Jin Jiuye's hand.

Qi Lezhi got up to say goodbye, He Jue said: "Since it is to congratulate you, then the monarch and his subjects will enjoy together, there is no need to show too much courtesy, just remove the bamboo curtain."

The emperor removed the barrier, and the thoughts of many people in the court who wanted to take the opportunity to see the holy face came alive. The first one who was bold, seized the opportunity to talk to He Jue, and He Jue actually laughed and drank together. One cup, the man was so happy that he almost fell down the steps.

Let’s start with this example. He Jue’s table is full of flatterers, and He Jue agreed to each of them. The maid in Qi’s mansion took down three empty jugs in a short while, thinking that His Majesty is too capable. drink it.

Old Qi Ge was worried that He Jue would drink too much and have an accident at the house, so he hurried over to dissuade him, but He Jue smiled and practiced Tai Chi and refused, until Jin Jiuye said, "It's okay, I'm here."

This was said by Elder Qige, who took a deep look at the black-clothed Lord Shadow Guard with a cold face, and finally nodded, "Then please ask Lord Shadow Guard to take care of His Majesty."

"Yeah." Jin Jiuye was expressionless.

However, Elder Qi Ge also secretly reprimanded those courtiers who rushed to invite favors, and no one came forward for a long time. He Jue tilted his head, leaned on the table, looked at Jin Jiuye with a little confusion in his eyes, and asked: "Why are you out of wine?"

Jin Jiuye said: "Master, this subordinate will take you out for a walk."

"Okay." He Jue stretched out his hand, Jin Jiuye pulled him up, and walked towards the Fuzhong garden with half support.

The wind in the summer night was cool, He Jue put Jin Jiuye's shoulders on his shoulders, and the palace people behind him were pushed away, and even the guards of Habayashi didn't have to follow.Elder Qi Ge intentionally put aside the idlers in the garden and asked His Majesty to sober up in the mansion, so that he could go back to the palace.He didn't want to be ginsenged by those people from Yushitai at the court meeting tomorrow morning.

Knowing that he and Jin Jiuye were the only two left, He Jue suddenly softened his body and hung the whole body on Jin Jiuye's body, without any majesty of a king.He chuckled and said, "Brother Ye, I kissed you just now, didn't I?"

Jin Jiuye frowned, "Yes."

He Jue said: "I said I remembered correctly, I really kissed you, your mouth is so soft."

He reached out and touched Jin Jiuye's lips, and Jin Jiuye let the man touch it. The wine is good wine, you don't feel it after drinking it, but after half an hour, the wine will become stronger.

"Then, can I kiss you again?"