The most romantic little emperor

However, fate always seems to play jokes on people.

When she finally fell in love with a man at first sight, the eldest senior brother told her that the man she admired was actually the current emperor, whose status was as noble as the stars above the clouds, out of reach.

This sudden emotion, like the most brilliant yet short-lived fireworks in spring, illuminated her long-standing loneliness, but also instantly pushed her into an endless abyss.

She couldn't help but smile bitterly, sighing at the unpredictable nature of the world and the tricks of fate that made her encounter a rain of sweet rain in the desert of emotions, but it was gone in a flash and turned into nothing.

The blow was so heavy that she could hardly breathe, but it also made her deeply realize the complexity and subtlety of love. She fell into a brief confusion, as if she had been heartbroken.

At this time, Xu Changshan's low and slightly self-deprecating voice sounded, and there was a hint of loneliness in his words: "Alas, I should have realized it earlier. 'Qin Zitian', his name read backwards, is 'Qin Tianzi'. No wonder that old man Wang Zhenqing was so respectful to him and flattered him everywhere. It turns out that they have known each other for a long time."

Zuo Wenxuan sighed and said in a deep voice: "Master, when we saw him appear in front of us today, we were also greatly shocked. We have to say that our emperor is hiding very well."

"Moreover, His Majesty not only appointed us as officials on the spot, but also accepted us as his disciples. His method of winning people's hearts and minds is extremely clever, and everyone present here admires him very much."

Xu Changshan nodded slightly and said with emotion: "It seems that the rumors about him in the outside world cannot be taken seriously. How could such a talented emperor who appointed people based on their merits be a tyrant?"

Zuo Wenxuan agreed deeply in his heart and nodded repeatedly to show his approval.

The two chatted for a while, but Xu Changshan's expression gradually became filled with an indescribable heaviness, and he had obviously lost interest.

He stroked Xu Jingshu's hair gently, that action contained a thousand loves and helplessness, a wry smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he sighed softly: "Jingshu, the things in this world, especially the emperor's grace, are not something that ordinary people like us can aspire to. You..."

The words stopped abruptly here, but Xu Jingshu had already understood what her grandfather meant. Her face instantly lost color, becoming as pale as paper, with deep bitterness and unwillingness revealed in her eyes.

Xu Changshan sighed softly, his tone mixed with imperceptible fatigue, and said to Zuo Wenxuan gently: "Wenxuan, your master is exhausted today. After dinner, you can go back on your own. Your master also needs to rest early."

After saying that, without waiting for Zuo Wenxuan's response, he slowly stood up, his steps were a bit heavy. The moonlight was like a veil, gently covering his slightly bent back, making his back look even more lonely and old.

Zuo Wenxuan watched his mentor go away, feeling mixed emotions, and an indescribable sadness welled up in his heart. He turned to look at Xu Jingshu, who was standing beside him, and saw a hint of sadness between her brows, and her eyes seemed to be rippling with autumn water.

His heart softened, his eyes were full of love and affection for her, and he whispered softly: "Little Junior Sister, don't be sad. If you still can't let go of His Majesty, I will do my best to create opportunities for you to meet, how about it?"

"Really?" There was a light of disbelief in Xu Jingshu's eyes. She raised her head slightly and looked at Zuo Wenxuan. The surprise in her eyes was like a flower blooming inadvertently in spring, gorgeous and vivid.

Zuo Wenxuan's lips curled up into a warm smile. He nodded slightly, with a hint of doting and relief in his voice: "Of course it's true. You are my most beloved junior sister. If I don't help you, who else can I help?"

Xu Jingshu's cheeks flushed when she heard this. She hesitated as she tried to speak. The words lingered on her lips and finally turned into a sigh: "I'm sorry, Senior Brother Zuo, I..."

Her voice was as thin as a mosquito, full of apology and complex emotions.

How could she not know the feelings of this senior brother towards her, and her grandfather had also helped to bring the two together.

Perhaps because the two of them were often together, she only had brotherly and sister feelings for Zuo Wenxuan, and not love between a man and a woman.

Zuo Wenxuan's eyes were as gentle as water, gently brushing across her face, as if they could soothe all the waves of her heart. He comforted her softly, "Little fool, between you and me, why do we need to say thank you or apologize? Feelings cannot be forced, I just hope you can follow your heart and leave no regrets. Remember, no matter when and where, Senior Brother will always be your strongest backer."

"However, Junior Sister, as the saying goes, once you enter the palace, it is like entering a deep sea. Once you step into the palace, you will have to endure the lonely and desolate days of 'your beauty is still here, but your love is gone, and you will have to sit leaning against the incense burner until dawn'. You'd better think about how it feels!"

Xu Jingshu gently raised her eyelids, her eyes were clear and firm. She looked directly at Zuo Wenxuan with unprecedented firmness, and said word by word, "Senior Brother Zuo, I have made up my mind. If I cannot be with the person I love in this life, I would rather not marry for the rest of my life. Even if I can only see him once a year, I am willing to do so."

Zuo Wenxuan looked at his junior sister's firm yet gentle gaze, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He smiled slightly, and in that smile there was both deep admiration for his junior sister and the determination as a brother to overcome all difficulties for his sister: "What a loving Jingshu, I will definitely do my best to help you achieve your wish."

After saying this, the two smiled at each other, as if they had turned all the difficulties and obstacles into starlight on the road to happiness.

……

The next morning.

Qin Hao was immersed in the land of gentleness, surrounded by laziness and comfort that made him unwilling to wake up.

However, the string of reason was gently plucked, reminding him that today was unusual - Zuo Wenxuan and other young talents would make their first appearance in the court. This was the starting point of their official career and the hope for the country's future.

Thinking of this, Qin Hao suppressed the attachment in his heart, resolutely broke away from the warm embrace, and prepared to welcome his morning meeting time.

He knew very well that as an emperor, every move he made was related to the safety of the country and even more so to the people's support. Especially for these young but ambitious students, his attitude was crucial.

Stepping into the magnificent court, I found that the atmosphere inside was solemn yet vibrant.

Dong Sicheng, Xie An, Wei Zheng and other veteran ministers stand tall like green pines and cypresses, with the accumulation of years in their eyes.

The new generation, including Zuo Wenxuan, Tian Hao, and Chang Wenhui, are like the rising sun, bringing with them vigor and innovative edge, injecting new blood and vitality into this ancient hall.

At the court meeting, various memorials came in one after another, expressing deep concern for the people's livelihood and plans for adjustments to border defense.

The new and old factions were at loggerheads at the beginning, arguing with each other and expressing their own opinions, but eventually they compromised with each other and worked out a good strategy together.

Qin Hao sat on the dragon throne with a sharp gaze. With his unique wisdom and tolerance, he skillfully balanced the forces of all parties to ensure the smooth operation of the government.

When Zuo Wenxuan proposed the reform plan, he was immediately strongly opposed by those old ministers.

He ignored everyone's opposition and spoke eloquently, almost single-handedly overpowering all the ministers and engaging in a heated debate with everyone.

Finally, with the strong support of Qin Hao, the reform was first piloted in the Ministry of Households and then implemented gradually.

In this tense yet harmonious atmosphere, today's small court meeting ended. The entire court showed a thriving new look, which surprised Qin Hao.