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

Chapter 139 So Sour

Qi Yan paused slightly, and the scene when he caught Xie Yun that day flashed before his eyes, but then he smiled: "Miss Xie, why do you ask that? Don't you want that person to be me?"

Xie Yun looked at him. Perhaps because of her mental fatigue, she didn't see other emotions on Qi Yan's face. She couldn't help but feel relieved. The pressure in her eyes quickly faded. 

She pulled the corner of her mouth with difficulty: "How could it be? It's just guilt... You are so angry, are you hurt?"

"Miss Xie, don't worry about me. Your health is the most important thing right now."

Xie Yun thanked him again, as if she couldn't bear such severe pain, she raised her head and closed her eyes. Although Qi Yan was reluctant, he still stood up. He didn't say goodbye to Xie Yun, but just gave Xiuxiu a wink, and then quietly retreated.

"I'll come and see her another day. Miss Xie Yun doesn't like to ask for help from others. If you find that she needs anything, you must come to me."

After leaving the tent, Qi Yan spoke to Xiuxiu, who nodded quickly: "Yes, I'll remember it, don't worry, sir."

Qi Yan then walked away, but after a few steps, he saw Yin Ji standing not far away. Although he looked at him, he was talking to someone next to him. He also knew that person, the new chief of the Qingming Division, Xue Jing.

In the past half month, not only Shanglinyuan had problems, but the court was also in turmoil. This inconspicuous eunuch, as soon as he entered the officialdom, set off a bloody storm, and the four major families were all involved. Originally, everyone thought that the case of imperial examination fraud would be picked up high and put down lightly, but no one expected that this would become a knife to cut open the court's acne.

Because of this incident, everyone in the court was in danger, and there was unrest both inside and outside the palace. This was why Yin Ji chose to stay here even though he knew that Shanglinyuan was not peaceful... Of course, part of the reason might be that he was concerned about Xie Yun's health.

But it must be said that Yin Ji had been under a lot of pressure recently. The noble families almost took turns to ask for an audience, and the foreign vassal states also kept putting pressure on him because of the assassination of Shanglinyuan. 

Even the empress dowager was sick for several days. She complained to the ladies at the birthday banquet, saying that the emperor was unfilial, which led to some old princes who had long been indifferent to government affairs to come and persuade him.

Although Yin Ji did have selfish motives in leaving government affairs to Qi Yan, he was indeed overwhelmed.

However, even with the huge pressure, he did not give in, and let Xue Jing dig all the way to the bottom. When he pressed close to the bottom line of the noble families and lost enough manpower to make them suffer, he called a halt.

At this time, Xue Jing came here probably to put an end to the case of cheating in the imperial examination.

Although he was concerned about the fate of the Xiao family, the matter involved too much, so he was tactful and planned to withdraw. However, Yin Ji nodded his chin at him, indicating that he should go over.

Qi Yan was not afraid either, and walked over. When he got closer, he just heard Yin Ji telling Xue Jing: "Some things are not yet ready to be said, you should have some sense of propriety."

Xue Jing didn't ask anything and agreed very straightforwardly: "Yes, I know what to do."

It has been less than a month since he entered the court, and the temperament of a eunuch has quickly faded. This calm and capable look is indeed worthy of fear.

But he was still polite. After talking to Yin Ji, he bowed to him very politely, and then turned and retreated.

Qi Yan nodded slightly as a return gesture, and when the people walked away, he looked at Yin Ji: "Your Majesty."

Yin Ji raised his hand casually, turned around and walked away: "Did you go to see her?"

Qi Yan stood up and followed: "Yes, but Miss Xie Yun is a little weak. She only said a few words before sleeping. Let's go see her when she is better."

Yin Ji's eyes suddenly looked a little strange. Just a few words?

You are not satisfied yet, right?

Xie Yun didn't even look at him, but she was still talking to Qi Yan?

He looked at Qi Yan, tightened and loosened his fist, and finally snorted and turned his head away: "Knowing that she is recovering from her injuries, you should not disturb her. You should be more sensible... Is it because I gave you too few government affairs?"

Qi Yan's eyebrows were raised, and he was furious when he thought of Yin Ji's actions: "Those government affairs are not enough? Your Majesty, how many days have I not slept peacefully? Do you want more..."

This was too disrespectful, and Qi Yan swallowed it back when it came to his lips. He turned his head and took a deep breath. 

When he turned back, Yin Ji was looking at him coldly: "Why, you are still not convinced? Why don't you come back quickly after finding the person? Why are you running around in the woods? And you put the person on the tree... Do you think her injury is light?"

Qi Yan's eyes flashed, and he lowered his head slightly: "I just came to Shanglin Garden and don't know the road. Miss Xie is seriously injured. I can't take her with me. I can only find a safe place to temporarily place her."

Yin Ji seemed to accept this explanation, and said nothing more, only sighing softly: "After all, you saved her, and I should thank you." 

Qi Yan didn't like to hear this kind of words: "Your Majesty, I can't bear this. I saved Miss Xie just for her, not for anything else."

Yin Ji frowned. If he heard it right, Qi Yan was provoking him.

"I heard that Miss Xie will leave the palace in a few years. I hope that she will let me take good care of her by then."

Yin Ji narrowed his eyes. Qi Yan was indeed provoking him.

He looked at Qi Yan. Although he came from a poor family, he was indeed good-looking, elegant, self-respecting and polite. He was indeed very popular with girls... It's time to find him a marriage.

Qi Yan was horrified by his gaze, and his face showed alertness: "What is the emperor looking at?"

Yin Ji's expression was strangely relaxed: "I see that you have been very tired these days. Go back and rest, but don't fall behind in government affairs."

Qi Yan felt that he was not so kind, but he was in Yin Ji's heart, and he couldn't guess it for a while, so he could only retreat doubtfully.

Little did he know that Yin Ji had already gone through all the ladies in the court, trying to find out which one he couldn't refuse.

However, he had always lacked some understanding of the families of court officials. Maybe he would have to ask Cai Tianxi to investigate this matter slowly. 

For now, he should go to see Xie Yun. Since he could talk to Qi Yan, she should be in a better mood.

He raised his foot to leave, but was stopped halfway.

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