Feng Yuanji held Lin Ziran tightly with one hand, narrowed his eyes, and scanned the face of the man in his arms with sharp eyes. This was not the first time he had seen this face. He was indeed quite handsome, but today, he seemed a little different… as if he had a little more indifference and a little less coldness…

Feng Yuanji raised the corner of his lips and blew into his ear: “Benwang suddenly found that you are not bad, you are also a lovely person, why don’t you flatter benwang, benwang can also give you wealth and honor, why bother fighting and killing outside so hard…”

Lin Ziran was stunned at first, but quickly reacted, pretending to be extremely angry, and said coldly: “Let go!”

Feng Yuanji did not let go, his tone became more ambiguous, his voice was low and smiling: “You really don’t want to consider it? Or are you worried that benwang is not as gentle as HuangXiong?”

Seeing Feng Yuanji running further and further away from the intended line, not trying to snatch Qi Xuan but actually teasing him, Lin Ziran’s eyelids jumped, and he felt uneasy. He suddenly showed a fierce look and slammed his elbow back! At the same time, he drew out the sword from his waist at lightning speed! The blade with a cold glow was placed on the side of Feng Yuanji’s neck, and he said word by word: “Wangye, be careful with your words.”

Feng Yuanji lowered his eyes to glance at the sword beside his neck, but his expression did not change at all. Instead, he moved slightly forward, an inch closer to the blade, and asked provocatively: “Oh, are you going to kill benwang?”

Lin Ziran: “…”

Feng Yuanji stared at Lin Ziran’s eyes closely. The smile on his lips remained unchanged, and he walked forward steadily, forcing Lin Ziran to step back!

Lin Ziran’s face became more serious, and he frowned and said: “Wangye is drunk.”

Feng Yuanji looked at him deeply: “Benwang is drunk. Otherwise, why would benwang think you look pretty today?”

Lin Ziran: “…”

【Lin Ziran: Is he really drunk? 】

【System: Theoretically, this is possible, but it is not certain…】

【Lin Ziran: …Why doesn’t he go and rob Qi Xuan! 】

【System:……】

What did he do wrong? There was nothing wrong with the plot!

Just when Lin Ziran was in a dilemma and felt very embarrassed, Qi Xuan suddenly spoke in a very cold voice: “Li Daren, we should go back.”

Lin Ziran was a little surprised because Qi Xuan was unwilling to go with him just now, but no matter what, this was an excuse for him to step down…

Lin Ziran’s eyes moved, and he suddenly put away his sword. Of course, he couldn’t really attack Feng Yuanji. If he did that, he would not be able to complete the mission, and he would die on the spot today.

He looked at Feng Yuanji warily and said in a deep voice: “Wangye, please respect yourself.”

After saying that, he turned around and took Qi Xuan away!

Lin Ziran was very nervous, but Feng Yuanji did not chase him until he left the mansion.

Feng Yuanji stood there, watching Lin Ziran and Qi Xuan leave. The smile in his eyes slowly faded, and his expression became slightly gloomy. Where was the slightest hint of drunkenness left?

………………

Lin Ziran brought Qi Xuan to the outside of the Marquis’s Mansion.

He exhaled slowly, not knowing whether he should be happy or disappointed. He was happy that he had successfully escaped from Feng Yuanji, but was disappointed that the plot seemed to have deviated again…

How long has it been since he came here?

Although today’s plot was not very important, but just a small episode, it still made him feel uneasy, and he kept thinking about what he did wrong…

Zhang Yu had already been waiting outside with a carriage. He squinted his eyes at Qi Xuan, then turned back and said respectfully to Lin Ziran: “Daren.”

Lin Ziran nodded slightly: “Return to Qi Mansion.”

Zhang Yu smiled and said: “Okay!”

Lin Ziran personally escorted Qi Xuan home.

Qi Xuan had a calm expression the whole time, until this moment, he turned around to look at Lin Ziran, his black eyes like jade, and slowly said: “Thank you very much for today, Daren.”

“You’re welcome.” Lin Ziran thought for a moment, and then said in a deep voice: “In the future, if you have to go to such a banquet, let someone know and I will send someone to accompany you.”

Qi Xuan shook his head, with a smile that was either helpless or sarcastic on his lips, and chuckled: “I appreciate your kindness, daren, but if I really do this, do you know how people outside will talk about me?”

Lin Ziran’s expression darkened.

Qi Xuan said calmly: “Since I have come here, I know that I am living under someone else’s roof, and many things are inevitable. Besides, you are very busy, so I dare not bother you with trivial matters.”

This may seem like a polite remark, but it is actually a polite refusal.

Lin Ziran thought it was normal. Qi Xuan’s behavior was the same as in the script. He came here to bear the hatred of the country and family. Even if Li Ji did not have such a bad reputation, he would not be willing to get close to this court lackey and accept his so-called protection.

Besides, for a scholar like Qi Xuan, is it appropriate to go out with the Imperial Guard? If it were Lin Ziran, he wouldn’t be willing to do that! He’s not some arrogant tyrant in the capital…

Look at how harsh the words that the son of Marquis Cheng’en said were?

Qi Xuan seems to be a bit pretentious, but everyone has their own standpoints to stick to, so there is no need to force it.

Although Lin Ziran said that, he was prepared to be rejected.

He understood it very well in his heart, but a trace of sadness appeared on his face, and he said in a hoarse voice: “I know.”

After saying that, he turned around and left, seeming a little lonely.

In fact, he was very happy. Ai, every time he talks to Qi Xuan, the conversation is always awkward. It’s really easy to feel embarrassed!

Because Qi Xuan had clearly stated that he didn’t want to get too close to Lin Ziran, Lin Ziran naturally wouldn’t go there often anymore, and would only occasionally instruct his men to send some things over to show his concern.

Last time, when he heard that Qi Xuan couldn’t get used to the local food, Lin Ziran ordered his men to rush to Anhe Country to invite a local chef, who finally arrived recently.

Lin Ziran didn’t care. If the people hadn’t arrived, he would have almost forgotten about it. He told Zhang Yu: “Send the cook to Qi’s house.”

Zhang Yu responded with a smile and couldn’t help but curiously ask: “Daren, you really care about Qi Gongzi.”

Lin Ziran’s expression froze: “Your Majesty ordered me to take good care of him, so I will do my best.”

………………

Feng Yuanchong was sitting on the dragon throne. He was reviewing memorials in the imperial study, and the eunuch Pei Gao beside him was helping him grind ink.

Feng Yuanchong flipped through the memorials with one hand and wrote with the other, his expression calm, and suddenly said: “I heard that Li Ji and Yuanji had a fight in Marquis Cheng’en’ Mansion over Qi Xuan?”

Pei Gao was humble, and his voice was as soft as a woman’s. He smiled softly and said: “Yes, it seems that even heroes can not resist the temptation of beauty. Jing Wang and Li Daren are also ordinary people…”

Feng Yuanchong said calmly: “Who isn’t an ordinary man?”

Pei Gao said respectfully: “Your Majesty is a man from heaven, so he is not an ordinary person.”

Feng Yuanchong shook his head and laughed: “You only know how to say nice things.”

Pei Gao quickly said: “Nubi dare not.”

(*Nubi= Slave servant)

Feng Yuanchong asked again: “What about Li Ji? What has he been doing recently?”

Pei Gao said: “He didn’t do anything, just get something every few days to please Qi Gongzi. Right… and he also tried every means to get a chef from Anhe Country to come here, fearing that Qi Gongzi would not be able to eat well due to the unfamiliar climate. He was really attentive and took good care of him.”

Feng Yuanchong paused, holding the pen. His expression changed slightly, and he said: “Speaking of which, Gu hasn’t seen him since the day Qi Xuan came to the capital.”

(*Gu= I, me, or myself used by feudal prince)

Pei Gao was very good at observing people’s expressions: “Your Majesty, do you want to see him?”

Feng Yuanchong chuckled and thought: “Gu wants to see what’s so special about this beauty that makes Gu’s Didi and dear official to be fascinated by him.”

………………

After Lin Ziran finished his work today, he thought about it and turned to Qi Xuan’s house.

Although he knows Qi Xuan doesn’t like him, he is now an affectionate male partner after all. It would be inappropriate for him not to go even once. It has been half a month since they last met. Recently, a cook happened to be sent over. He might as well go and see him. It can be regarded as completing a task…

Although he hasn’t been here for a while, there have been many subtle changes here, mainly because he sent so many things!

As soon as he entered the door, he saw a screen with a picture of flying ladies. In the corner, there’s a blue and white enamel plum vase with winding branches. In the hall, there were tables and chairs made of golden silk chinese cedar. Anyway, it doesn’t cost money… he took out all the good things Li Ji collected when he confiscated the family’s property and exterminated the whole family as a favor.

People like Qi Xuan can not be emotionally bonded with money, and these things can show concern but will not win their favor. Lin Ziran feels that he has made progress!

Lin Ziran just walked in and happened to meet a maid coming out. The maid immediately greeted respectfully: “Daren.”

Lin Ziran asked: “Where is Qi Gongzi?”

The maid replied: “Gongzi just finished his meal and is now reading in his room.”

Lin Ziran nodded and said: “You can go.”

Qi Xuan likes quietness. He has no relatives in the capital and is unfamiliar with the place. In addition, after what happened last time, he rarely goes out. After dinner, he sits in the room and reads a book.

As soon as Lin Ziran entered, he saw a scene of a beautiful man holding a book.

When Qi Xuan heard the footsteps, he thought it was a servant coming. He looked up and saw who it was. His expression froze, and he spoke slowly: “Why is daren here?”

Lin Ziran looked at him. Although Qi Xuan had a cold personality, he never got tired of looking at his appearance! It was a delight to the eyes!

He pondered for a moment and said: “I want to ask you if there is anything you are not used to here.”

Qi Xuan lowered his eyes and said calmly: “Since you have taken so much trouble to provide everything, what is there to be unaccustomed to?”

Lin Ziran just asked casually, not really caring, and smiled and said: “Okay.”

Then he didn’t leave but sat down beside him, poured himself a cup of tea, and sipped it slowly.

Lin Ziran has analyzed the character setting. Li Ji is the type who will not show it very obviously even if he likes someone. His love for Qi Xuan is mainly reflected in the fact that he always stands up for Qi Xuan. He usually has nothing to do. He is a male supporting role with not many scenes, but he is still quite important…

In order to avoid making his love seem too abrupt, Lin Ziran decided to sit for a while longer today.

And he suddenly felt that Qi Xuan was really like the canary he kept in captivity, hahahaha! Ai, it’s just that he, as the gold-owner, has no dignity at all. The other person didn’t even smile when he came. Who made him just a supporting actor…

Qi Xuan didn’t talk to him, and he didn’t talk to Qi Xuan either. He just drank tea and looked at beauty.

Being able to watch whatever you want is a privilege, right?

Many people outside can’t see it.

【Lin Ziran chatted with the system while watching: What a beauty, what a beauty, look at how fair and transparent his skin is, let alone acne, there is not even a single pimple! Those eyes, those eyelashes…tsk tsk tsk, if you just look at his face, Qi Xuan is indeed a good asset and could bring all the tops to their knees!】

【System: So do you like him? 】

【Lin Ziran: Well… I only have JieMei feelings for him! 】

(*Jiemei=Sisters)

Qi Xuan is beautiful, but this kind of white lotus beauty is not what Lin Ziran likes, and Shou Shou together has no future…

Although there had been a rollover incident before, Lin Ziran still felt that Qi Xuan was not a threat…

What a relaxing day! Thinking about it, the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but rise. Finally, a protagonist shou weaker than him, got the upper hand!

Lin Ziran put down his teacup leisurely and was about to leave when he suddenly heard a laugh from behind him: “So dear official is here too.”

Lin Ziran’s expression froze, and then he saw Feng Yuanchong, dressed in casual clothes, walking towards him with a smile on his face.

Lin Ziran was startled and immediately knelt down to salute: “Your Majesty, why didn’t you let someone know, so Chen can go out to greet you.”

(*Chen= I, your servant)

Qi Xuan also knelt down: “Greetings to the Emperor.”

Feng Yuanchong laughed loudly: “No need to be polite.”

He looked at Lin Ziran and said: “Gu just suddenly remembered and came to see him. Gu specifically asked people not to inform anyone. Now it seems… Zichu really took good care of Qi Gongzi.”

Lin Ziran said respectfully: “If Your Majesty has any instructions, Chen will do his best.”

Feng Yuanchong waved his hand and sat down on the chair. Lin Ziran personally made a cup of tea for Feng Yuanchong and stood aside with his head bowed.

Feng Yuanchong held the teacup and looked at Qi Xuan thoughtfully.

He was indeed a stunning beauty, more beautiful than anyone he had ever seen, and could easily dazzle one’s eyes, but not one’s heart.

However, he didn’t know before…it turns out that Li Ji likes this type of person.

Feng Yuanchong and Li Ji have known each other for many years. At that time, he was not yet the crown prince, and his father intended to make the son of the imperial concubine the crown prince… How many shady things happened in this fight for the throne, and how many people died, are not important now, but he will never forget the days when Li Ji was by his side.

Feng Yuanchong knew what this man wanted. He wanted power and status and wanted no one to look down on him and humiliate him. He(FYC) could give him all of these, so he(LJ) worked for him and stained his hands with blood… No matter how the outside world turned upside down, he was the only one who never questioned any of his decisions.

So, for all these years, he has always kept him by his side.

Li Ji is very good-looking, but for Feng Yuanchong, his ability is more useful than his appearance. As an Emperor, he has to make some choices so he can put aside other thoughts and just treat him as a subordinate he trusts.

Moreover, Feng Yuanchong knew this man and how cold he was, and he thought Li Ji would never fall in love with anyone.

But now it seems that he was wrong.

This person would also be tempted.

Feng Yuanchong looked at the house thoughtfully. It looked simple, but the details were extraordinary. Even the teacup in his hand was made of fine jade.

Li Ji really put his heart into it.

He lived a frugal and poor life, never coveting enjoyment, but he took care of Qi Xuan meticulously. Was it really just because of his orders?

Feng Yuanchong’s mind was full of thoughts, but his expression showed no sign of emotion as he spoke to Qi Xuan in a friendly manner.

Qi Xuan would not be as cold to Feng Yuanchong as he was to Lin Ziran. He was humble and answered every question without any flattery, but he would not make Feng Yuanchong unhappy.

Lin Ziran stood by. Although Qi Xuan was arrogant, he was smart and knew the situation. He knew that he had to bow his head when living under someone else’s roof. He knew that Li Ji had a good impression of him and would not do anything to him, so he was so blunt and was not afraid of offending Li Ji… But Feng Yuanchong was someone he could not offend. Otherwise, not only would his own life be in danger, but he might also implicate Anhe country.

Just because he is aloof doesn’t mean he doesn’t know how high the heavens are and how deep the earth is.

In fact, he knows it better than anyone else.

Lin Ziran stood there feeling a little sleepy and bored and managed to hold back a yawn.

Just when he was about to give up, Feng Yuanchong finally stood up.

Qi Xuan quickly bowed and saluted: “Farewell, Your Majesty.”

Lin Ziran followed Feng Yuanchong out.

Feng Yuanchong looked back at the man beside him. He was as serious as usual. He knew why Li Ji didn’t like to smile. Because he looked feminine, especially his eyes. When he smiled, he looked charming, which caused him a lot of criticism… Later, he didn’t smile much. He would only make others afraid of him.

And he did it.

Even Feng Yuanchong couldn’t remember how long it had been since he last saw this man smile.

But just now, when he pushed the door open, he saw this person smiling at Qi Xuan. The smile was gentle and warm, without any coldness, and it looked so out of place on his face.

But Feng Yuanchong couldn’t forget it.

He actually thought it would be better if this person only smiled at him.

………………

Lin Ziran discovered that since Feng Yuanchong came to Qi’s residence once that day, he came here frequently!

For example, when he went to report to him about his work, Feng Yuanchong would often say to him after finishing his work: “Zichu, please accompany Gu.”

Yes, Feng Yuanchong not only wants to go see the beauty himself, but he also always brings his lackey with him!

Lin Ziran was miserable. Although it was okay to look at beauty, it would be the same if he looked at beauty too much. The key point was that he could not feel at ease as long as he was with Feng Yuanchong, and he could not even be lazy!

Because Feng Yuanchong was the Emperor and he was the official, this led to a very tragic thing——

Every time Feng Yuanchong was meeting the beauty, he himself would stand outside the door and watch.

So why doesn’t he come alone?

Why bring a light bulb?

Is this the Emperor’s style?

Lin Ziran had a lot to complain about, but since Feng Yuanchong had spoken, he had to come no matter how reluctant he was. After all, this was the master he had to serve until death.

That day, Lin Ziran stood at the door again, looking up at the sky with sorrow. After standing guard several times, he suddenly realized that maybe Feng Yuanchong was doing something shameful with Qi Xuan in there?

For example, when the Emperor favored his concubine, he would ask his men to guard the door, so he played the role of the doorkeeper…

So miserable.

At times like this, one can only find joy in misery. Lin Ziran thought, Feng Yuanchong comes to see the beauty every day, and it is obvious that he is attracted to him! Good news, good news!

He has lost three worlds in a row, and this is the first time he has met a protagonist gong who cares so much about a protagonist shou. He was so moved that he almost wanted to cry.

Sure enough, the number one beauty is different.

Thinking of the top and bottom protagonists being so inseparable at the moment, Lin Ziran felt like he had received a shot of cardiotonic and he no longer felt that standing guard was so tiring.

The aroma of tea wafts through the house.

Feng Yuanchong sat on a chair, Qi Xuan sat in front of the tea table. His fingers were like white jade carvings, with round fingertips and perfect details. He drained the tea with elegant movements. It was a pleasing sight to see a beauty brewing tea.

Feng Yuanchong looked at it calmly.

The beauty is beautiful, and looking at him as a pretty ornament can cheer people up, but… his real purpose of coming here is not to be with Qi Xuan.

Although Li Ji hid it well, his concern for Qi Xuan could not be hidden from Feng Yuanchong’s eyes.

What was his mentality towards Li Ji at the beginning, and what was his mindset now? Feng Yuanchong couldn’t explain it clearly for a moment, but he was the Emperor, the master of the world. If he didn’t like Li Ji liking Qi Xuan, then he would make Li Ji not dare to like Qi Xuan…

The reason why Feng Yuanchong came here was to let Li Ji know not to have any improper thoughts about Qi Xuan.

Qi Xuan lowered his eyes and brewed tea. After a while, he picked up a cup of tea and slowly walked to Feng Yuanchong, saying in a clear voice: “Your Majesty…”

Feng Yuanchong glanced at him, then suddenly grabbed Qi Xuan’s wrist and pulled him forward!

The tea immediately spilled out, and the porcelain cup fell to the ground with a crisp sound!

Lin Ziran was standing outside in a daze, when he suddenly heard a crisp sound coming from inside the house, as if something had broken. He suddenly rushed in with a start!

As a qualified guard, of course he has to protect Feng Yuanchong’s safety at the first opportunity!

But when Lin Ziran entered, he saw Qi Xuan leaning in Feng Yuanchong’s arms, and on the ground were tea and broken pieces of cups…

【Lin Ziran: A bit embarrassing…】

【System: Yes. 】

Lin Ziran didn’t want to disturb Feng Yuanchong’s good deeds at all, but he was secretly in love with Qi Xuan after all, so he stood there for a long time without moving, with a trace of hidden pain in his eyes.

It’s like wanting to move forward, but unable to.

Feng Yuanchong smiled at Lin Ziran, and naturally saw his entanglement and restraint. He was even more unhappy in his heart, but he had a gentle smile on his face: “Zichu, don’t worry, Gu is fine.”

Lin Ziran said in a deep voice: “Chen hope the Emperor is alright.”

After saying that, he was about to close the door again and leave, thinking to himself, you guys continue, I didn’t see anything!

Feng Yuanchong suddenly said: “Qi Gongzi, please go out first.”

Qi Xuan quickly stood up from Feng Yuanchong’s arms. He seemed a little embarrassed. When he left in a hurry, he glanced at Lin Ziran deeply, frowning slightly, as if he was a little worried…

Lin Ziran thought to himself, don’t be embarrassed, sooner or later you will be the most favored person in the six palaces!

“Gu’s clothes are wet, Zichu, help Gu change clothes.” Feng Yuanchong said to Lin Ziran.

Lin Ziran was startled, and quickly responded. He asked someone to find a set of clean clothes and sent them over. Then he stood beside Feng Yuanchong and helped him undress.

Feng Yuanchong lowered his eyes and looked at the man who was concentrating on helping him change his clothes. He was very close to him and his actions were extremely respectful…

But that’s all.

The relationship between the ruler and the subject is the only one between them.

But now that he has established himself, he no longer needs to be as cautious as he was back then and must make choices… He suddenly doesn’t want their relationship to be limited to this forever.

“Zichu, what do you think of Qi Xuan?” Feng Yuanchong suddenly asked.

Lin Ziran replied respectfully: “Good.”

Feng Yuanchong looked at his humble attitude. You have always been like this in front of me. I can’t find any fault with you. But I suddenly feel a little jealous… The smile you showed when you were alone with Qi Xuan was another side of you that I had never seen before.

Feng Yuanchong’s eyes were slightly dark.

Lin Ziran naturally did not dare to be careless in the face of a cold-blooded Emperor like Feng Yuanchong. He helped Feng Yuanchong tie his belt, and then lowered his head to help him adjust the jade pendant hanging around his waist…

At this time, Feng Yuanchong grabbed his wrist.

Lin Ziran looked up in astonishment, and fell into the other person’s eyes, and whispered nervously: “Your Majesty…?”

Feng Yuanchong held his wrist tightly, stared into his eyes with his deep eyes, and slowly said: “Does Zichu like Qi Xuan?”

Lin Ziran’s face changed slightly. He was pretending to like Qi Xuan, but he didn’t expect Feng Yuanchong to ask so directly.

According to Li Ji’s character, should he admit it or not? Well, a direct answer doesn’t quite fit his character… Or maybe just don’t answer and let Feng Yuanchong guess for himself!

Feng Yuanchong looked at the man in front of him. He seemed shocked that he would ask such a question. His eyes changed and his lips pursed tightly, but he did not answer him immediately.

Not answering is a tacit agreement for this person.

Feng Yuanchong’s expression gradually cooled down, and he said calmly: “Gu thinks what Zichu said is very true, Qi Xuan is a very good person…” His tone was meaningful, but it was unquestionable: “Zichu, do you understand what Gu means?”

Lin Ziran was overjoyed. Feng Yuanchong really liked Qi Xuan. He was declaring his sovereignty in such a domineering way!

He was extremely happy, but the color on his face faded, and he seemed to be very sad and endured it. After a long time, he lowered his eyes and spoke in a hoarse voice: “Chen understand.”