Part 1 - Yu Nu Jiao / Jade Slave / Enslaved By Love

Chapter 054 Treating Everyone Equally

Yin Ji woke up after a little confusion. First, it was a habit. Although he didn't attend court these days, he used to get up at this time, so he woke up; second, Xie Yun left. 

This was normal. He didn't allow Xie Yun to spend the night on the dragon bed. That was a favor only for concubines. He wanted to use this to remind Xie Yun that she didn't deserve it.

Occasionally, when he made a big fuss and Xie Yun was very tired, he would delay for a while. At that time, he would drive her out without hesitation. The number of times didn't need to be many. With Xie Yun's temper, one time was enough for her to learn a lesson and never make the same mistake again.

But today was the first day of the new year, and he rested too late yesterday. He thought Xie Yun would stay a little longer, but he didn't expect her to be so tactful.

There was a sound of opening the door outside. It was Xie Yun who left the main hall, but there was no footsteps. Yin Ji listened to the silence outside and suddenly became curious. He walked to the window.

As expected, Xie Yun did not leave. The snow was still falling outside, and a thick layer of snow had accumulated on the ground. Xie Yun stood in the corridor wrapped in a snow-colored cloak, and her figure almost blended with the surroundings.

She stayed in the corridor for a long time, and no one knew what she was thinking. She neither spoke nor moved, but was very quiet.

But Yin Ji suddenly thought of the fierce snowman, and his heart was inexplicably tightened.

On the first day of the new year, maybe she could be allowed to be unbridled for once.

He raised his hand and pushed the window open a little. Just as he was about to call someone in, Xie Yun raised her foot and walked away. She walked silently, probably because she didn't want to wake up the sleeping person, but Yin Ji watched her walk away, and he had an illusion that she would disappear in the snow.

But it was just an illusion after all. There were still four years, and Xie Yun would definitely work hard to hold on.

Four years...

He raised his hand and touched his chest. Through the thin pajamas, he clearly touched the scar on his heart, so thick and so painful.

Xie Yun, have you really never regretted what you did? I narrowly escaped death, but I can't even get an apology from you?

He also stood in front of the window and watched the snow for a long time, until Cai Tianxi brought the court robes over and reminded him that it was time to get up, and then he looked away.

Today he was going to pay respects to the Queen Mother, and then go to the front court to accept the congratulations of the officials and envoys.

Cai Tianxi walked closer, but only felt a chill coming from Yin Ji, and was immediately startled: "Your Majesty, please take care of your health. What if you catch a cold?"

Yin Ji waved his hand. Although he could not control his weirdness sometimes, he was gentle and amiable most of the time.

"It's okay. I'm in good health, so why should I fear the wind and snow."

Cai Tianxi sighed and helped him change his clothes. There were whispers outside. The palace servants of Qianyuan Palace were ready to serve. They could be lazy at other times, but today there would be a reward. If anyone was lazy and missed it, they would regret it for a year.

When he was dressed and went out of the main hall, the palace servants of Qianyuan Palace had indeed gotten up. They lined up in four rows behind Dechun. When they saw him come out, they all bowed down and congratulated him: "Your servants/servants congratulate the emperor on the New Year."