TPITWOHEF

Chapter 111

Xiao Yunzhou was dumbfounded, utterly dumbfounded.

Most of the time, when he discussed matters of state with his ministers, apart from his confidant Wei Zheng, the palace maids and eunuchs who served tea would be dismissed.

The guards would remain outside the imperial study, not allowing anyone to enter, lest someone eavesdrop.

In other words, for the past two days, the eunuch Wu Li 99 who served tea was rarely near the emperor.

But Wu Li 99... his inability to see him did not mean the other was not there.

With such high martial arts prowess, he could be on the roof beams or hiding deftly in the branches, evading the eyes of all guards.

For the past two days, Xiao Yunzhou dared not let his guard down for a moment, acting as if Wu Li 99 was present even when unseen.

He even feared angering the other, not daring to order anyone to pay special attention to the eunuch's movements.

But now, hearing that progress had been made on the "subduing" task, Xiao Yunzhou was utterly dumbfounded.

How did he manage it?

How on earth did he accomplish it?

Was he perhaps the chosen sovereign destined for greatness, carrying a regal aura that won over the other?

Xiao Yunzhou's expression changed.

He paused outside for a moment, then heard the Imperial Physician Qiu say:

"Your Ladyship, rest assured, the Third Princess is well, just a slight stomach upset."

The pediatrician Qiu quickly reached his conclusion.

"No need for medicine. I will teach Your Ladyship a method of massaging acupressure points for the Third Princess. Do it daily, and she will be fine."

[Woo woo, I'm alright, really alright.]

Xiao Chuchu was not flustered at all.

[I've been drinking less milk lately, partly because of the "subduing" task, and partly because I've been craving instant noodles~]

Hearing the latter part from her daughter, Concubine Liu laughed despite herself.

How could this little girl keep craving adult food when her teeth hadn't even grown in?

But hearing the physician and her daughter's words, Concubine Liu was reassured.

"Thank you for your efforts, Imperial Physician Qiu."

Concubine Liu carefully learned the massage techniques and acupressure points.

Xiao Yunzhou, standing outside the window, even pricked up his ears to listen intently.

After learning, Xiao Yunzhou gestured to Wei Zheng, and they quietly withdrew without disturbing anyone.

Back in the imperial study, Xiao Yunzhou looked straight at Chancellor Fu Cha, making the latter uneasy.

"Er... Your Majesty is getting on in years... cough... Would you like me to tell you a story...?"

Xiao Yunzhou's mouth twitched.

The cold wind on the way back had cleared his weary, anxious mind.

Why was the assassin being subdued?

Probably not for the reason he thought.

It was unlikely the other was pleased to see the emperor neither eating nor sleeping.