After an incense stick’s time passed, Yan Ge collected all the silver needles.
Both King Zhong and Huangfu Yuhong were covered in sweat, but they felt incredibly light, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from their bodies.
Naturally, they expressed their gratitude once again.
“King Zhong, Princess Zhong, and the Crown Prince, there is no need for excessive formalities. I will come again in three days. During these three days, have light meals and avoid strenuous exercise, but it’s alright to take a stroll,” Yan Ge advised.
“Don’t worry, we’ll remember,” King Zhong assured him.
Yan Ge’s regular disappearances for half a day made Huangfu Yuchen quite frustrated. He asked, but Yan Ge would just mysteriously reply, “I won’t tell you.” Huangfu Yuchen found this situation both amusing and exasperating. He loved Yan Ge’s lively demeanor, and even though he hadn’t received answers after asking multiple times, he had decided not to inquire further. Whatever Yan Ge was up to, he would eventually tell him.
Moreover, he had been busy himself recently, and the busier he and Yan Ge were now, the sooner they would be able to free themselves from their responsibilities.
“Reporting to Your Majesty, King Zhong requests an audience.”
Huangfu Yuchen blinked in surprise. He set aside the documents he was reading and stood up. “King Zhong? Please, let him in.”
“Hoho…” King Zhong strode into the study with a hearty laugh, respectfully bowing. “This subject pays respects to His Majesty!”
“Sixth Uncle, please have a seat.” Huangfu Yuchen walked over and supported him. “It’s windy today. Why did Sixth Uncle personally come? A message through a messenger would have sufficed.” While speaking, he examined King Zhong and was somewhat surprised. His complexion was much better than last time. He had a healthy flush, bright eyes, and an appearance that differed little from that of a healthy person. Thinking of Yan Ge’s recent secretive behavior, he had a vague gues.
King Zhong chuckled and was in high spirits. “Your Majesty can’t tell?”
Huangfu Yuchen understood and nodded affirmatively. “It’s Xiao Ge.” As for why Yan Ge had suddenly established a connection with King Zhong and secretly cured his illness, Huangfu Yuchen figured it out with a slight thought. The cool and distant gaze when facing outsiders softened unconsciously. Perhaps his beloved, whom he couldn’t help but want to integrate into his bones, had hidden this from him as a surprise.
Seeing his expression, King Zhong smiled gently. “This old official will start attending court more often. Your Majesty, don’t find me bothersome if I appear frequently. Hehe…”
“How could that be?” Huangfu Yuchen said with sincerity, “With Sixth Uncle sharing my burdens, I could not ask for more.”
King Zhong remarked, “Huang Guiqing is not only brilliant and kind, but also wholeheartedly devoted to Your Majesty. Your Majesty and Huang Guiqing working together will undoubtedly achieve great accomplishments for generations to come, leaving an enduring legacy!”
King Zhong’s high praise of Yan Ge filled Huangfu Yuchen with pride and satisfaction. He flashed a confident smile, his demeanor exuding pride for his beloved.
King Zhong had always been dedicated to the kingdom and had unwavering in loyalty. That’s why he had been bestowed the title of “Zhong” (loyal) by the late Emperor. Under King Zhong’s guidance, his crown Prince exhibited similar qualities. Now, father and son treated Yan Ge as their benefactor, which would only make them more loyal. With King Zhong sharing his concerns, the future would be much smoother.
That very day, Huangfu Yuchen prepared a decree to call King Zhong and Huangfu Yuhong back to court.
After dealing with King Zhong’s matters, Yan Ge started to handle company affairs. However, he hardly managed the company’s affairs nowadays. First, he had already earned enough money, and the kingdom’s treasury was also abundant, so he didn’t need to work for additional income. Secondly, national matters were more important to him now.
He gradually handed over all the company affairs to the competent managers he had trained, and only needed to listen to summary reports occasionally.
His energy was now focused on national affairs and the system. He was particularly interested in the new selling feature in the system store. He had put some ordinary soil on display and within a short time, he had earned 100,000 taels! Did money come so easily?!
As for who the buyers were and what they needed the soil for, he had no idea. The transactions were completed through the system, which was always honest. He had even joked, “Perhaps the buyers are people from other spaces, and to them, the soil from this planet is as valuable as gold.”
As for why the buyers’ currency was also silver, Yan Jin had explained that the system had a hidden “currency conversion” function. The buyers might not have paid in silver; the system automatically converted it for him.
Yan Ge silently praised the system for being user-friendly.
He didn’t have much curiosity to investigate further, nor was there a need. As long as he earned money, that was enough.
However, when he put the soil up for sale again, no one bought it.
He experimented with other items and ended up staying in the company until late. The palace gates had already been locked but with his current ability, he could easily fly in, so he wasn’t too concerned and leisurely packed up before leaving.
As soon as he stepped out of the company’s gate, someone hugged his waist, and his butt was quickly pinched. Feeling the familiar aura behind him, he refrained from punching.
“Is it fun to ambush people?”
It was already dark, and there were no other pedestrians nearby, so Huangfu Yuchen directly kissed Yan Ge on the lips, “I wanted to surprise you too.”
Yan Ge heard him say “too” and understood.
He asked Gao Feng, Gao Yun, Jun Xiang, and Lu Fei to go back and just wait at the palace gate tomorrow morning, then the two of them walked shoulder to shoulder back to the palace.
It wasn’t the first time Huangfu Yuchen picked Yan Ge up after work, but it was the first time they walked back to the palace after dark. It felt somewhat novel for both of them. They chatted as they walked, as if the road would never end, and the darkness wouldn’t bother them. Because the person beside them was always by their side.
“Did you wait for long?” Yan Ge asked.
Huangfu Yu Chen said, “Not too long.”
Curious, Yan Ge inquired, “Were you busy today?”
“Now that King Zhong’s health has recovered, he naturally needs to come back to court as soon as possible.” Huangfu Yuchen replied confidently.
Yan Ge chuckled lightly, not feeling too guilty. After all, King Zhong was still young, and it’s fulfilling to have things to do.
Under the moonlight, Huangfu Yuchen looked at the smiling face and felt his heart racing. He glanced around, and seeing that no one else around, he pulled his lover into an alley to have a passionate kiss and explore his body with his hands.
Yan Ge widened his eyes. Was this the behavior an emperor should have?
Huangfu Yuchen thought to himself, ‘it seems I didn’t kiss him deeply enough.’
Soon, Yan Ge was so engrossed in the kiss that he couldn’t think about anything else. He lifted his hands to embrace the man’s neck, immersing himself in the joy the man brought him.
Huangfu Yuchen simply lifted Yan Ge and teleported them back to the Tenglong Palace.
After an incense stick’s time passed, Yan Ge collected all the silver needles.
Both King Zhong and Huangfu Yuhong were covered in sweat, but they felt incredibly light, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from their bodies.
Naturally, they expressed their gratitude once again.
“King Zhong, Princess Zhong, and the Crown Prince, there is no need for excessive formalities. I will come again in three days. During these three days, have light meals and avoid strenuous exercise, but it’s alright to take a stroll,” Yan Ge advised.
“Don’t worry, we’ll remember,” King Zhong assured him.
Yan Ge’s regular disappearances for half a day made Huangfu Yuchen quite frustrated. He asked, but Yan Ge would just mysteriously reply, “I won’t tell you.” Huangfu Yuchen found this situation both amusing and exasperating. He loved Yan Ge’s lively demeanor, and even though he hadn’t received answers after asking multiple times, he had decided not to inquire further. Whatever Yan Ge was up to, he would eventually tell him.
Moreover, he had been busy himself recently, and the busier he and Yan Ge were now, the sooner they would be able to free themselves from their responsibilities.
“Reporting to Your Majesty, King Zhong requests an audience.”
Huangfu Yuchen blinked in surprise. He set aside the documents he was reading and stood up. “King Zhong? Please, let him in.”
“Hoho…” King Zhong strode into the study with a hearty laugh, respectfully bowing. “This subject pays respects to His Majesty!”
“Sixth Uncle, please have a seat.” Huangfu Yuchen walked over and supported him. “It’s windy today. Why did Sixth Uncle personally come? A message through a messenger would have sufficed.” While speaking, he examined King Zhong and was somewhat surprised. His complexion was much better than last time. He had a healthy flush, bright eyes, and an appearance that differed little from that of a healthy person. Thinking of Yan Ge’s recent secretive behavior, he had a vague gues.
King Zhong chuckled and was in high spirits. “Your Majesty can’t tell?”
Huangfu Yuchen understood and nodded affirmatively. “It’s Xiao Ge.” As for why Yan Ge had suddenly established a connection with King Zhong and secretly cured his illness, Huangfu Yuchen figured it out with a slight thought. The cool and distant gaze when facing outsiders softened unconsciously. Perhaps his beloved, whom he couldn’t help but want to integrate into his bones, had hidden this from him as a surprise.
Seeing his expression, King Zhong smiled gently. “This old official will start attending court more often. Your Majesty, don’t find me bothersome if I appear frequently. Hehe…”
“How could that be?” Huangfu Yuchen said with sincerity, “With Sixth Uncle sharing my burdens, I could not ask for more.”
King Zhong remarked, “Huang Guiqing is not only brilliant and kind, but also wholeheartedly devoted to Your Majesty. Your Majesty and Huang Guiqing working together will undoubtedly achieve great accomplishments for generations to come, leaving an enduring legacy!”
King Zhong’s high praise of Yan Ge filled Huangfu Yuchen with pride and satisfaction. He flashed a confident smile, his demeanor exuding pride for his beloved.
King Zhong had always been dedicated to the kingdom and had unwavering in loyalty. That’s why he had been bestowed the title of “Zhong” (loyal) by the late Emperor. Under King Zhong’s guidance, his crown Prince exhibited similar qualities. Now, father and son treated Yan Ge as their benefactor, which would only make them more loyal. With King Zhong sharing his concerns, the future would be much smoother.
That very day, Huangfu Yuchen prepared a decree to call King Zhong and Huangfu Yuhong back to court.
After dealing with King Zhong’s matters, Yan Ge started to handle company affairs. However, he hardly managed the company’s affairs nowadays. First, he had already earned enough money, and the kingdom’s treasury was also abundant, so he didn’t need to work for additional income. Secondly, national matters were more important to him now.
He gradually handed over all the company affairs to the competent managers he had trained, and only needed to listen to summary reports occasionally.
His energy was now focused on national affairs and the system. He was particularly interested in the new selling feature in the system store. He had put some ordinary soil on display and within a short time, he had earned 100,000 taels! Did money come so easily?!
As for who the buyers were and what they needed the soil for, he had no idea. The transactions were completed through the system, which was always honest. He had even joked, “Perhaps the buyers are people from other spaces, and to them, the soil from this planet is as valuable as gold.”
As for why the buyers’ currency was also silver, Yan Jin had explained that the system had a hidden “currency conversion” function. The buyers might not have paid in silver; the system automatically converted it for him.
Yan Ge silently praised the system for being user-friendly.
He didn’t have much curiosity to investigate further, nor was there a need. As long as he earned money, that was enough.
However, when he put the soil up for sale again, no one bought it.
He experimented with other items and ended up staying in the company until late. The palace gates had already been locked but with his current ability, he could easily fly in, so he wasn’t too concerned and leisurely packed up before leaving.
As soon as he stepped out of the company’s gate, someone hugged his waist, and his butt was quickly pinched. Feeling the familiar aura behind him, he refrained from punching.
“Is it fun to ambush people?”
It was already dark, and there were no other pedestrians nearby, so Huangfu Yuchen directly kissed Yan Ge on the lips, “I wanted to surprise you too.”
Yan Ge heard him say “too” and understood.
He asked Gao Feng, Gao Yun, Jun Xiang, and Lu Fei to go back and just wait at the palace gate tomorrow morning, then the two of them walked shoulder to shoulder back to the palace.
It wasn’t the first time Huangfu Yuchen picked Yan Ge up after work, but it was the first time they walked back to the palace after dark. It felt somewhat novel for both of them. They chatted as they walked, as if the road would never end, and the darkness wouldn’t bother them. Because the person beside them was always by their side.
“Did you wait for long?” Yan Ge asked.
Huangfu Yu Chen said, “Not too long.”
Curious, Yan Ge inquired, “Were you busy today?”
“Now that King Zhong’s health has recovered, he naturally needs to come back to court as soon as possible.” Huangfu Yuchen replied confidently.
Yan Ge chuckled lightly, not feeling too guilty. After all, King Zhong was still young, and it’s fulfilling to have things to do.
Under the moonlight, Huangfu Yuchen looked at the smiling face and felt his heart racing. He glanced around, and seeing that no one else around, he pulled his lover into an alley to have a passionate kiss and explore his body with his hands.
Yan Ge widened his eyes. Was this the behavior an emperor should have?
Huangfu Yuchen thought to himself, ‘it seems I didn’t kiss him deeply enough.’
Soon, Yan Ge was so engrossed in the kiss that he couldn’t think about anything else. He lifted his hands to embrace the man’s neck, immersing himself in the joy the man brought him.
Huangfu Yuchen simply lifted Yan Ge and teleported them back to the Tenglong Palace.
