Romancing the Son of Heaven

Stratagem 30: Create Lasting Memories (1)

When Qiu Ling arrived in the Nine Heavens, he originally wanted to sneak into Jing He's palace as he usually did. When he landed in the garden, he reconsidered though. From what the God of War had told him yesterday, most of Jing He's problems came from not being able to balance his personal feelings and his position. If he always sneaked in, that definitely wasn't helping.

No, in the future, he had to be more careful in this regard. He had to make less trouble for him so that Jing He wouldn't have to worry as much. Thus, Qiu Ling went to the other side of Jing He's palace, actually nodding at the two guards in front.

Huang Lan and Mu Kun stared at him in a daze, not quite sure what to do about this. They really weren't used to this. Usually, they would only find out that the dragon king was there after he had already left. Now, he actually came to the main entrance and even greeted them. They really weren't sure how to deal with that.

This time, Mu Kun was the one who managed to catch himself first. He hurriedly bowed and then turned to the side, announcing him.

At this time, Jing He was fretting by himself inside while trying not to alarm his mother too much. He was happy to know that Qiu Ling had stayed a long time but he was also worried that maybe he wouldn't return. And with each day that passed, he would have less of an excuse to get close to him. It really was something that made him worry quite a lot.

When he suddenly heard that Longjun had arrived, Jing He straightened up in bed, his gaze immediately turning to the door to the garden.

Then, Qiu Ling walked in from the main entrance, giving him a handsome smile. "Good morning. I hope I'm not disturbing you."

The Heavenly Empress who was still sitting to the side, trying to take care of her son, looked at the dragon king and then sighed. She probably shouldn't be surprised that she had been completely ignored. That man probably hadn't even noticed her.

She got up and gave him a smile as well. "Longjun, you are definitely not disturbing us. I've been here the whole night so I am a little tired. I should go and get some sleep. I'll take it that you will accompany my son for a few hours at least?"

Qiu Ling retracted his gaze reluctantly and turned to the Heavenly Empress. "But of course. Have a good night then." He inclined his head and waited for her to leave before he went over to Jing He's bed, sitting down at the edge without even asking. He knew he was probably too forthright but he couldn't be bothered about that right now.

It had only been one night that they hadn't seen each other but with Jing He's current condition, he was worried. Not being close by where he would find out immediately if something happened had been driving him crazy.

He reached out and took his hand, noticing that Jing He was still incredibly pale and his skin a little cold. "How are you feeling this morning? Any better?"

Jing He looked at him, his heart thumping. How was he feeling? Well, to be honest, he didn't really notice a difference from yesterday to today but he didn't dare to say that. He wanted to say the truth but it really wouldn't be the polite thing to do. "Oh, it is nothing much. I will probably be well again with just a bit more time."

Qiu Ling gave him a look, not bothering to mention that he clearly knew that he was lying. "Well, you should take care of yourself well. By the way, I brought a little something for you." He took out the box and stuffed it into Jing He's hands, giving him a smile. "I hope that you will like it."

Jing He looked at him and then reluctantly turned to the box while his heart was still fluttering. A gift from Longjun ... he really didn't know what to think of that.