C40 Kiss (2/2)

The empress was first disappointed, then delighted, saying, ”Xi'er must be very happy to learn that his father is going to see him.”

Huangfu Yuchen nodded.

”Your majesty, take off!” Deng Mannde shouted.

”Palace Man Yan, come with me.”

Yan Ge walked to his side, ”Yes. Your majesty has drank quite a bit. How about I accompany your majesty on a walk and wake up from your stupor? ”

”Sure.” Huangfu Yuchen touched his own face.

The Queen, Consort Zhao and the others watched as they left, knowing that the Emperor would most likely invite the Palace Man Yan to sleep tonight. They didn't know what to feel. The Emperor obviously doesn't like men, I wonder what methods the Palace Man Yan used to make the Emperor so close to him.

It is the custom in the womb to attend and to ascend after the birth of a child. When she thought about the possibility of Yan Ge becoming a Scholar right after he levelled up, Worthy Lady Tian clenched her teeth and pounced on Yan Ge, wanting to bite him a few times.

Yan Ge's back felt cold, and he sneezed.

Huangfu Yuchen looked at him with a funny expression, ”For example, my son got a cold today because of a heat attack?”

Yan Ge shook his head and rubbed his nose, ”No. Maybe the pollen or catkins went into my nose. ”

The countless lanterns hanging on the side of the road were emitting yellow light. They meandered along the paths in the garden, appearing especially warm under the night sky. The familiar scenery of the imperial garden at night had become unfamiliar. Compared to the day, it had a different mood. In the garden, apart from the cicadas and frogs, there was only the sound of their footsteps. The night breeze was cool and pleasant on his face. Both of them slowed down at the same time.

Deng Mannde and the other people from the Palace were five or six steps behind, holding onto lanterns, they followed without a sound.

”What were you laughing about at the dinner?” Huangfu Yuchen rubbed his forehead, then suddenly asked.

When Yan Ge heard his voice sound slightly lazy and dumb, lacking the majesty he had during the day, he knew that he was not angry and laughed, ”It's just self-deprecating, you made so many enemies without doing anything at all …”

”Scared?” Huangfu Yuchen stopped and smiled, ”You are not such a cowardly person.”

Yan Ge looked at him in surprise. He couldn't help but suspect if Huangfu Yuchen had a double personality. Right now, he appeared a bit more gentle than he did during the day, slightly weakening his edges. He exuded an even more powerful manly charm, and his smiling eyes were dyed with the yellow of the lanterns, giving others the illusion that he was filled with tenderness.

The Yan Ge in Huangfu Yuchen's eyes was also different from when he normally talked about proper business. There was an extra bit of silence, and an additional bit of fighting spirit. He could not help but walk closer to Yan Ge, raising his right hand to rub his hair, and reminisced about the first time he touched Yan Ge.

Deng Mannde felt the ambiguous atmosphere, and signaled the people of the palace to stop, holding his breath to secretly pay attention to the situation ahead.

Huangfu Yuchen bent his head and pecked Yan Ge on the lips, the tip of his tongue slashing between his lips.

Yan Ge didn't have time to react at all, he raised his head and stared at him in shock. His heart was pounding and his face was burning hot from the alcohol.

Huangfu Yuchen retracted his hand, with half squinting eyes, he rubbed his swollen temples and muttered to himself in a low voice, ”I must have drank too much …”

Yan Ge was relieved, and supported him, ”Let me help you get on the Dragon Carriage.”

”Yes, I have a terrible headache.” Huangfu Yuchen clicked his tongue as his brows tightly knitted together. ”We really shouldn't believe you. Twenty years of aging is not good enough …”

Yan Ge was overjoyed, and didn't dare to laugh. He supported him up along with Deng Mannde, ”I didn't lie to Your Majesty, if there's a chance in the future, I'll let Your Majesty taste an even more mellow wine.”

Deng Mannde quickly looked at Yan Ge in puzzlement. If it had been any other concubine accompanying the emperor while he was drunk, he would have taken the initiative to snuggle over to him. Didn't the Palace Man Yan love the Emperor a lot? This was a good chance to be blessed by the Emperor, why didn't Palace Man Yan seize it? However, as the loyal slave of the Emperor, he could not force Yan Ge to do anything. He quickly instructed a young eunuch to return to the Tengloong Hall first and prepare the wine and tea.

”Your majesty, you're drunk. Have a good rest tonight and don't let anyone disturb us.” Yan Ge spoke tactfully. The fewer people Huangfu Yuchen was fortunate to have, the fewer enemies he had in the palace.

Deng Mannde snickered, he had already said that he would promise to not fall in love with the Emperor, if not, why would he advise the Emperor not to flip his board tonight?

Huangfu Yuchen glanced sideways from the Dragon Carriage at Yan Ge, but did not say anything as he closed his eyes to rest.

”Deng Mannde, get someone to prepare one more serving of Spirit-Sobering Tea.”

Deng Mannde said, ”Your majesty, don't worry. This servant has already explained it to you.”