Good heavens! The Supreme God is being relentlessly harassed!

Seeing that Ayan had seen through his acting, Shen Wangchuan opened his eyes with a grin and put his hands behind his head.

Her tone was very obedient: "I know, Ayan. Even if I want to sleep on the outer bed, Ayan will definitely not want me to."

"That's not necessarily true," Xie Liuyan raised an eyebrow.

However, he had more important things to do at the moment, so he didn't dwell on it.

While Shen Wangchuan was pretending to be asleep, Xie Liuyan had already gotten out of bed, and the servants had already prepared hot water.

After a quick wash, Xie Liuyan picked up the python robe hanging on the rack and put it on. As the regent, his attire was naturally extremely magnificent.

However, Xie Liuyan himself did not like to be too flashy; he preferred to wear black or dark-colored clothes.

Brighter clothes would have accentuated a person's imposing presence, but when Shen Wangchuan saw Xie Liuyan standing tall and elegant in his full attire, he realized—

The so-called standards are reserved for ugly people; my daughter Ayan looks good in anything.

Even if clothes make the man, it's the complete opposite when it comes to Ayan.

Because he was lying down, his gaze could only linger on Xie Liuyan's waist, glancing at Qi Ping.

Shen Wangchuan tensed up and sat up. Before Ayan's leg injury healed, he and Ayan were always at different heights.

You have to bend down to get a glimpse of Ah Yan.

But now that Xie Liuyan can stand up, Shen Wangchuan no longer needs to bend over. His gaze is ardent and open; there is no doubt that Xie Liuyan, now standing, is like a sharp blade revealing its full power.

The composure and restraint of the past are nowhere to be seen.

Perhaps this is his true nature, the true nature of the first non-royal king of Yun Kingdom who has been in control of the overall situation and has held the position of regent for two years.

Xie Liuyan straightened his sleeves and looked up to see Shen Wangchuan staring intently at him.

"What? Still want to stay in bed?"

Shen Wangchuan smiled. This kind of Ayan is really good. He likes her very much.

"No, Ayan, go ahead first, I'll go to the study later."

Xie Liuyan tidied himself up, gave a soft "hmm," and said as he turned around, "If you feel sleepy, go back to sleep for a while. I thought you would stay at the Shen residence for a few more days."

That's why he called Xie Yi over today, hoping to get everything arranged as soon as possible.

He didn't care about Zuo Zhilin's antics at all; he just needed to be careful with every step he took because of the rules of the world.

After accomplishing everything, he gracefully withdrew from public life.

Even though the other person had clearly disappeared from sight, Shen Wangchuan was still somewhat stunned.

He could detect a hint of indulgence in Ayan's tone.

The thoughts he had shared with his father that night about his longing for Ayan clashed with Ayan's words at this moment, leaving Shen Wangchuan somewhat overwhelmed.

After a long while, he let out a soft chuckle and rolled around on the bed several times while hugging the blanket.

The happiest thing is probably when the person you're thinking about is also secretly caring about you.

*

When Xie Liuyan arrived at the study, Xie Yi had already started drinking the second pot of tea brewed by the servants.

If it were according to the usual routine, the prince should have gotten up long ago. Why is he up today?

Xie Yi was puzzled, but on the surface he remained dignified and composed.

When Xie Yiyi put down her teacup, she turned her head and saw her master approaching gracefully.

His eyes widened, and he nearly dropped the teacup in his hand.

This...this...the prince's leg is healed!

He quickly got up, wanting to help him up, his eyes reddening, and his words trembling with emotion:

"Your Highness, your leg is healed?!"

Xie Liuyan waved his hand to indicate that he did not need the other party's help. At this moment, he could control his body at will and sat down in the superior position in a few steps.

The study was large. Besides the place where Xie Liuyan usually reviewed memorials, there was a door next to it, which led to a small to medium-sized reception room.

After all, important secrets need to be discussed with certain people, and the study is a relatively secluded place.

Xie Liuyan sat in the seat of honor, with tea already prepared for him beside him, which had cooled to room temperature due to the passage of time.

But he didn't seem to care much, taking a small sip and putting it back in its original position.

He then replied to Xie Yidao: "Yes, I found the miracle doctor a few days ago, and I didn't expect that he would actually cure me."

Xie Yi sighed, "This is a good thing, Your Highness. If I hadn't failed to protect you two years ago..."

Xie Liuyan shook his head. "This has nothing to do with you, Xie Yi. You don't need to keep taking this to heart."

He should have been perfectly capable of avoiding injury at the time, but he changed his mind and decided to mislead the enemy.

However, when he later met Shen Wangchuan, he almost dug a huge pit for himself.

Fortunately, everything is back on track, and now all he has to do is thoroughly purge the court.

Xie nodded and got down to business:

“Your Highness, during the time when rumors were circulating that something had happened to you, I have not relaxed the training of the Xuan Tie Army.”

"Upon your return to the capital, I will send word to my subordinates to change the city's defenses as soon as possible and place our people inside. I have almost finished doing that."

"That Prefect of Jingzhao is timid and cowardly, so he's easy to deal with."

"However... many people in the Ministry of War have colluded with Zuo Zhilin, including the Minister of War, Li Lianwu. To avoid alerting them, I haven't taken any action against anyone in the Ministry of War."

Xie Liuyan pondered for a moment: "Li Lianwu? I remember he's always been currying favor with Zuo Zhilin; he won't abandon the darkness for the light. Xie Yi, you've done very well!"

Upon hearing Xie Liuyan's praise, Xie Yi clasped his hands in a fist salute: "This is all I should do, Your Highness. I swear to serve you to the death!"

"I have received definite information that there will be a major commotion at the Zuo family's place in three days. At that time, you will be at my command at any time. Once the fireworks are set off, take control of the palace as quickly as possible!"

"Yes! Your Majesty!"

Xie Yi didn't ask the prince why he knew so much, because in his mind Xie Liuyan was like an omnipotent god, with everything under his control.

As the old saying goes, Xie Yi only needs to obey the prince's orders.

Having said all that needed to be said, Xie Liuyan added one last sentence: "I will go with you then to deal with that old fox, Zuo Zhilin. I should also go and see for myself."

Xie Yi wanted to persuade his lord, since dealing with a coup and a forced abdication was still too dangerous.

Before Xie Yi could finish speaking, he suddenly remembered something. Before the prince injured his leg, he was skilled in both military and civil affairs, capable of fighting on horseback and governing the country on foot.

Even after two years, Xie Yi still wasn't confident that he could fight the current prince.

Just as Xie Yi was about to take his leave after they had finished talking, Shen Wangchuan walked in.

He didn't hear much of their conversation, only that Ayan wanted to fight alongside Xie Yi.

Although he did not doubt Ayan's abilities, his body had only recently recovered, so was it inappropriate for them to go together like this?

However, if Ayan really wants to go, then he must accompany her.

"Ah Yan~ You guys just said to include me."

Shen Wangchuan had already walked up to Xie Liuyan's side, and Xie Yi, seeing this, quickly took his leave.

It's been a long time since we last met, but the bond between Young Master Shen and the Prince remains as strong as ever.

Xie Liuyan remained unmoved by the other party's coquettishness and hastily withdrew a Xie Yi.

"No, I have other plans for you."

Shen Wangchuan narrowed his eyes: "What other arrangements?"

Xie Liuyan spoke slowly and deliberately, a rare occurrence for him: "Of course—I'll make a trip to the palace to protect Yunqi!"