Chapter 33

TRANSLATED BY MYPEN_22

The night breeze adds a bit of coolness to this hot summer day.

    A few strands of hair at Yan Shi's temples occasionally blew onto his face, and his handsome face had a special flavour than usual because of this moonlight.

    He said that he was not impressed by the words of the Ten Square Sect's master, but after all, he did not know the other party's background, so he did not dare to make a rash decision. After some thought, Yan Shi said, "Since the Sect Master wants to do business with the Prince, why not show me some sincerity?"

    "Hahahaha - hahahaha -" the metallic sound was chilling in the silent night. After the Master of the Ten Square Sect had laughed enough, he said, "Your Majesty is really not going to let himself suffer.

    After he had finished speaking, he did not wait for Yan Shi to say anything more, but he saw the Master of the Ten Square Sect shake his body and float away.

    "What a quick move." Yan Shi barely saw in which direction he was heading.

    A short while later, Yan Shi withdrew his gaze from the distance, and with a point of his toes, he too flew away.

    From a long distance away, Yan Shi caught a glimpse of the young wife sitting on the threshold.

    "Brother, you're back!" When Hua Ling saw that he had returned, he stood up from the threshold and pounced towards him.

    "Why are you sitting here?" Yan Shì said as he followed Hua Ling into the house.

    "I got up just now and found that my brother had disappeared, which scared me. So I waited for you here. Where did you go, brother? Did you go to investigate the disappearance case? Were you hurt?"

    He said, "He didn't want to say anything, but he circled around Yan Shi and took a closer look at him.

    He told him what had happened, but left out the part where he met the Master of the Ten Directions Sect.

    Only when Hua Ling heard what Yan shi said did he put his mind at ease, and under the candlelight, there seemed to be light coming out of his eyes, "Brother looks really good in this."

    Usually, he wore a wide robe and wide sleeves, but his night clothes were narrow trousers and narrow sleeves for ease of movement, which perfectly outlined his body and gave him a chic look. Hua Ling gulped in secret where he could not see.

    Yan Shi's face was slightly flushed "Rest early."

    The young princess was a little uneasy "Will you sneak off again then?"

    Yan Shi smiled "No, it's done, it's time to sleep now."

    "What about later?"

    Yan Shì cried and laughed "In the future, I will tell Your Highness where I am going first."

    "Then we have a deal." After receiving a satisfactory answer, the young princess finally went to sleep.

    The following day, just after dawn, Yan Shi was up, the ten-day break had passed and today was the day of the morning court. He had thought to dress lightly and leave so as not to delay Hua Ling's sleep, but to his surprise, Hua Ling woke up even earlier than he did.

    "Brother, are you awake?" Hua Ling heard the movement in the inner room and came out with his clothes on, "I was awake long ago, but I didn't get up for fear of disturbing you."

    When Hua Ling slept, he would scatter his hair down, and now his long ink-like hair was draped over his chest, showing even more that Hua Ling's face was smaller. He had just stepped off the bed, the clothes on this chest were slightly scattered, the white chest was hidden, the whole person had a lazy and messy beauty.

    Yan Shi's heart inexplicably jumped a few beats faster, he had never known his little princess was good looking, but this was the first time he felt this way now.

    "Why is Mingting up so early today?" In the past, it was always long after Yan Shi had gotten up that Hua Ling got up, so Yan Shi was happy to let him sleep a little longer, as the young princess was still young and growing.

    Hua Ling scratched his head in embarrassment, "Today is my brother's first day at court since we got married, so I should get up early to serve my brother. Brother, let me help you get dressed first."

    Hua Ling summoned a servant and personally dressed Yan Shi slowly.

  Yan Shì stood quietly on the floor and let Little wife fiddle with him, the two of them were so close that Yan Shi could even smell the distinctive smell of the young princess' body. It was a distinctive smell of a mature man, and Yan Shi was momentarily distracted by the smell and unconsciously remembered what happened on the wedding night.

    "Brother? Brother?" Hua Ling called out several times.

    "Ah? What's wrong with Mingting?" Yan Shi faintly snapped back to his senses.

    "Brother is dressed, go to the mirror and see if you are still satisfied?"

    "Yes, good." Yan Shi was busy walking to the mirror.

    "Brother what happened to you just now?" Hua Ling asked with a frown at the side, "Why is your face red?"

    "It's a bit hot." Yan Shi was lying with his eyes open.

    Hua Ling was busy asking his subordinates to come over and fan him.

    "Brother, why don't you sit here, I'll fix your hair." Hua Ling said as he pulled the chair next to the dressing table over for Yan Shi to sit down.

    Hua Ling's fair and slender hand nimbly passed through Yan Shi's hair, and Yan Shi only felt a sudden tingling and itching sensation all over his body, and a certain indescribable place instantly reacted.

    "Mingting-" even his voice was a little hoarse.

    "Hm? What is it, brother?" Hua Ling said as he stuck the hairpin into Yan Shi's hair and looked in the mirror, "Brother's hair is combed."

    Hearing that his hair had been combed, Yan Shi breathed a long sigh of relief, but he was a bit unable to stand up in his current state, and he couldn't let Hua Ling see it.

    Luckily, Hua Ling didn't let him stand up either, "Brother, you can sit here and wait, I still have to serve you to wash your face."

    When his face was washed, Yan Shi felt better and it was about time to have some breakfast.

    But Hua Ling tugged on his sleeve and did not want to let him go, "Brother, when will you be back?"

    "I'll be back earlier," Yan Shi said, not daring to give him a specific time, for fear that if he was delayed, he would break his promise.

    "Then you must come back early," Hua Ling's hand was still tugging at his sleeve, "I'll be waiting for you at the house."

    Yan Shi gently pushed his long hair behind his ears, "Tell the kitchen what you want to eat, and play with whatever you want, and make sure you take Qingyue with you if you want to go out."

    The young princess had never left the royal residence before he was married, and although he had taken him out a few times, he still didn't feel comfortable with him leaving the residence alone. There were many outsiders outside, what if the simple little concubine was abducted.

    Hua Ling promised, "Brother must come back early."

    When Yan Shi left the palace, Hua Ling still said, "Brother, you must come back early."

    Yan Shi smiled, "I will definitely come back earlier."

    He had never had anyone so attached to him in his entire life, even when he had left the palace to build a house more than half a year ago, although Huo Jia was also reluctant to leave, he did not look like Hua Ling. I have to say, it was a good feeling.

    After entering the palace, it was still early for court, so Yan Shi waited with a group of ministers in the Hall of Nine Ministers, and there were many ministers who came to congratulate the newlyweds.

    After dealing with these people, Yan Shi went to Zhao Wenju to find out what was going on.

    "Lord Zhao." Zhao Wenju was quite early, even earlier than Yan Shi.

    Zhao Wenju arched his hand, "Your Majesty."

    Yan Shi didn't want to talk to him, "I wonder if the dust has settled on the case of the disappearance in the Imperial City? This Prince has been investigating for days and would like to ask Lord Zhao for a result."

    "Your Majesty is very kind," Zhao Wenju said, "The case of the disappearance of the Imperial City was concluded the day before yesterday. One of them committed suicide on the day of the investigation, and your Majesty knows this. The other two have been taken to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment and are awaiting execution after the autumn. This case has caused anxiety in the imperial city, so today this official will put up a notice to explain the case and to soothe the hearts of the people."

    Yan Shì smiled, "Lord Zhao has a clear understanding of the case, which is a blessing to the people."

    Zhao Wenju also smiled, "Your Majesty has over-appreciated me."

    After they finished talking here, the time came. When Yan Shi left the Hall of Nine Ministers, he was followed by a man.

    As King Zhaoge walked alongside him, he lowered his voice and said, "Eldest Brother, don't forget what you promised me before."

    Yan Shi didn't even look at him, "Naturally, I won't forget."

    "Hahahaha..." King Zhaoge laughed a few times, "In that case, it's time for you to keep your promise today. Don't worry, my mother is the head of the harem and will not treat Huojia badly if this is done."

    In case Yan Shi changed his mind in the middle of the day, King Zhaoge gave a further "reminder".

    "You are despicable." These words seemed to come out of his teeth.

    In the main hall, Yan Shi, who had said goodbye for ten days, did not say a word.

    When one of the ministers had finished speaking, King Zhaoge suddenly said, "Your father, this son has a report to make."

    The Emperor gestured for him to speak.

    King Zhaoge gave Yan Shi a glance out of the corner of his eye and then said, "Marshal Wei has been stationed at the southern border for many years and has worked very hard for many years. But after all, he is getting old, so why don't we find an overseer in the court to help Marshal Wei with the military affairs?"

    The Emperor had wanted to take back all of Marshal Wei's military power, but the southern border was too far from the imperial city and Marshal Wei still had prestige in the court, so he could not be too forceful. He had also thought of inserting someone into the southern border, but was repeatedly sent back by Marshal Wei for one reason or another.

    The tacit understanding between father and son, which had been developed over the years, made him understand at once that King Zhaoge was sure of everything this time. The emperor placed his gaze on Yan Shi, "Jingchu, what do you think?"

    Yan Shi bowed, "I am at the mercy of my father."

    The Emperor nodded and then saw King Zhaoge and asked, "What King Zhaoge said is true, but who should be sent?"

    King Zhaoge said a certain name, which was immediately opposed by King Ding and King Mu.

    King Ding said, "Father, this person must not be sent."

    King Mu followed suit, and King Zhaoge squinted at them, "I wonder who the Third Imperial Brother and the Fourth Emperor think is suitable?"

    They both competed to nominate their own person, and King Zhaoge followed, arguing his case, while Yan Shi watched all this with cold eyes, silent.

    "Shut up!" Seeing that the noise was getting worse, Emperor Chongzheng pressed his temples and said, "Let Wu Kun go."

    Wu Kun was the one King Zhaoge was talking about, and King Zhaoge was overjoyed, "Thank you, Father."