Ping Zhao Lu

Xu Zhouye didn't expect the emperor to bring up this matter, and he stood there in a daze.

He was still thinking about how to explain it.

Chu Yunxiao spoke first.

It seems that the emperor was not angry about this matter.

Xu Zhouye's eyes dimmed slightly, "Your Majesty knows everything..."

"I know." Chu Yunxiao curled his lips, "I'm just angry at the Queen. She doesn't seem to care about my safety."

Hearing this, Xu Zhouye raised his head abruptly and replied very seriously, "No, I'm worried. I was so worried that I couldn't sleep all night."

Chu Yunxiao was stunned, and the loneliness and dissatisfaction in his heart disappeared in an instant.

He leaned over and kissed Xu Zhouye on the lips.

Just touch and leave.

Then he reached out and gently stroked Xu Zhouye's face with pity, "I was wrong about the Queen."

Xu Zhouye raised the corners of his lips slightly, nestling comfortably in the emperor's arms, "Then Your Majesty, do you think I am... hypocritical?"

Chu Yunxiao chuckled, gently lifted Xu Zhouye's chin with his finger, and said jokingly: "Your little scheme is not even one ten-thousandth of my own. If you are so hypocritical, then am I a beast in human form?"

Xu Zhouye lowered his eyes and said nothing.

"I hope the Queen can be more cunning." Chu Yunxiao gently stroked his soft hair, a rare tenderness in his eyes, and continued, "It would be better if she was more ruthless."

Xu Zhouye raised her head slightly, and her beautiful eyes met the emperor's gaze.

He reached out and held the big hand that was playing with his hair, interlocking his fingers with his own.

With a faint smile on his lips, he asked softly, "How cruel can it be? Why don't Your Majesty teach me yourself?" His tone was slightly provocative, but also seemed to be an invitation.

Hearing this, a barely perceptible glint of fire flashed in Chu Yunxiao's eyes, and he cursed in a low voice: "Monster!"

Then he leaned over and taught his queen with his own hands.

……

The next morning, the sky was just beginning to turn pale, and the surroundings were still hazy and foggy.

As usual, Chu Yunxiao was dressed in gorgeous and solemn court robes, preparing to go to the court to handle government affairs.

Before leaving, he quietly instructed the palace maids and eunuchs not to wake the sleeping queen. Not only that, he also exempted the other concubines from the daily ritual of greeting.

In this way, Xu Zhouye was able to sleep peacefully until the sun was high in the sky and it was already past the hour of Si, but still no one dared to disturb him.

When Chu Yunxiao returned from court and stepped into the bedroom, he found that his queen was still asleep, and a doting smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

I think I really gave him a hard time last night.

So, Chu Yunxiao carefully took off his heavy robe, slowly got on the bed, and gently took Xu Zhouye, who seemed to be still in a deep sleep, into his arms, quietly feeling the rare warmth and tranquility at the moment.

Unexpectedly, just as the emperor lay down on the bed, Xu Zhouye woke up, but he was greedy for the warm support and did not open his eyes. Instead, like a lazy kitten, he rubbed against the emperor's neck affectionately, adjusted to a more comfortable posture, and continued to act like a spoiled child and refused to get up.

Seeing this, Chu Yunxiao helplessly reached out and gently stroked his back, lowering his voice and coaxing him softly, "If you stay any longer, you'll have to get up and eat."

"Hmm..." Xu Zhouye responded in a low and hoarse voice, as if with a hint of coquettishness.

Then, as if he suddenly remembered something important, he slightly opened his sleepy eyes, cast his gaze at Chu Yunxiao beside him, and asked, "Your Majesty, have you agreed to the marriage of the Junior Justice?"

"No." Chu Yunxiao looked distracted. He patted Xu Zhouye on the back and said lazily, "The Zhuang family has come a long way. It was not until Zhuang Hong's generation that they became prosperous. His son Zhuang Yan is also a talented and capable man. His career is just getting on track. If it is disrupted by the Wei family, all the previous efforts will be wasted."

Xu Zhouye nodded in agreement, "Your Majesty is absolutely right."

There's no need for him to whisper in my ear anymore.

Chu Yunxiao raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and his eyes fell on Xu Zhouye's seductive lips. "Don't worry, Queen, I will never let your best friend be imprisoned."

After saying that, he was about to kiss her, but Xu Zhouye raised his hand in time to block him, "Your Majesty, I haven't rinsed my mouth yet."

Chu Yunxiao chuckled softly, "I don't mind. But if the Queen minds, then I'll change places." Just as he finished speaking, he felt a warm sensation on Xu Zhouye's neck.

"His Majesty……"

Xu Zhouye moved uncomfortably.

However, this caused the person in front of him to groan, "Don't move."

When he felt something pressing against him, he immediately froze and stopped moving.

The two of them were very close to each other.

I do not know how long it has been.

Xu Zhouye couldn't bear it any longer and gently pushed the emperor away, "That's enough, I want to get up..."

"Okay, then I will help the Queen change clothes and wash up." Chu Yunxiao looked satisfied.

……

"Your Majesty, don't you need to attend to government affairs?"

Seeing someone staying with him in Fengluan Palace so leisurely all day, Xu Zhouye couldn't help but ask a question.

At this moment, the two of them were pressed close together, with Xu Zhouye sitting on the emperor's lap.

"No hurry." Chu Yunxiao held the person tightly in his arms, "I want to spend more time with the Queen."

Xu Zhouye smiled helplessly.

Why didn’t I realize that the emperor was so clingy before?

"Your Majesty, please let me down first."

Xu Zhouye coaxed softly, "I'll get something."

After hearing this, Chu Yunxiao was willing to let go and let the person go.

Xu Zhouye took an exquisite box from the bookshelf slowly, walked over to the emperor, and handed it to him. "This is what I selected for Your Majesty. I wonder if Your Majesty likes it?"

Seeing this, Chu Yunxiao reached out and took the box without hesitation.

A hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes, as deep as a pool of water, and he slowly opened the box.

Inside was a waist belt made of black brocade.

This waist belt has a delicate and smooth texture and feels great.

It is also embroidered with golden dragon patterns.

Chu Yunxiao couldn't help but stretch out his hand and gently stroke the exquisite embroidery patterns on the waist belt, his eyes revealing an affection that was hard to conceal.

As he carefully felt the unique texture of the silk thread, he muttered to himself, "Such exquisite craftsmanship... Could this be made by the Queen herself?"

Facing Chu Yunxiao's question, Xu Zhouye smiled and nodded slightly in response, "Your Majesty, this waist seal was indeed chosen by me, but the embroidery was meticulously completed stitch by stitch by myself."

Chu Yunxiao's eyes flashed with joy when he heard this. He carefully placed the things aside and pulled Xu Zhouye into his arms. "How can I repay the Queen's kindness..."

A triumphant smile appeared on Xu Zhouye's handsome face, but the next second, he quickly put away the smile, put on a calm and indifferent attitude, and said in a gentle voice: "As long as Your Majesty likes it, I have no other requests."

Although these words came from his mouth, they had a deeper meaning to Chu Yunxiao's ears.

The emperor stretched out his slender fingers and slowly and gently stroked Xu Zhouye's cheek. His deep gaze was like a quiet lake, making it difficult to glimpse the emotions in it.

He said in a low voice, "How about... I grant you one request?"

Hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Xu Zhouye's eyes, like fireworks blooming in the night sky.

He blinked in satisfaction, his lips unconsciously raised in a sly smile, and asked hurriedly, "Are you serious? Your Majesty's words are golden, and you are not allowed to go back on your word!"

Chu Yunxiao couldn't help but chuckle softly when he saw how anxious he was.

The laughter was like the breeze blowing across the lake in spring, with a bit of teasing and doting.

He nodded solemnly and responded, "A gentleman's word is as good as gold. As long as it is what you ask for, I will definitely grant it."

Xu Zhouye: "Then, can you please raise this request again when I need it?"

Chu Yunxiao: "Okay."