Quick Transmigration: The Yandere Boss Pretends to Be Well After He's Gone Mad

Yuan Huan explained to him softly, "My mother was always afraid that I would go to the battlefield, so before I went to war, she would braid my hair. Before I knew it, I had so many braids."

After braiding the longevity braid, he tied the lock bell on and said affectionately, "Now, I give you mine, hoping you can stay with Yuan Jiuge for a long time."

He had forged his glory with blood and flesh, and his family had placed their hopes and blessings on him. Now he wanted to give all of that to the person in front of him, to exchange everything he, Yuan Jiuge, had for this person's peace and safety.

He hoped that his lover could shout "Long live the king! Long live the king! Long live the king!" just like everyone else in the world.

Jiang Xiyu's eyes trembled, and after a long while she smiled, calling out to him with deep affection, "Jiuge..."

He reached out to touch Yuan Huan's chin, his tone both reproachful and coquettish: "How come you're so good at this?"

"My heart is about to jump out of my chest."

He seemed to have reverted to his former carefree self when he was training eagles.

Yuan Huan felt a tingling sensation in his ears. He stared at Jiang Xiyu and asked him in return, "Do you know who I studied with?"

Jiang Xiyu raised an eyebrow.

Yuan Huan smiled and pinched his cheek, but said with utmost seriousness, "I learned it from my lover. He's the best at it."

Jiang Xiyu chuckled and hummed softly, leaning against his chest and looking down, saying, "You've learned well. Do you want me to reward you?"

Yuan Huan bit his ear, her voice a little hoarse.

"Your Majesty, please get well soon so you can reward me."

A warm sensation came from her ear. Jiang Xiyu didn't flinch, but simply took off the jade ring from her index finger.

He compared the ring to Yuan Huan's five fingers and found with some annoyance that even if he put the jade ring on Yuan Huan's little finger, it couldn't be fully inserted.

Jiang Xiyu reached out and patted his palm, as if blaming him.

Yuan Huan was amused and snatched the jade ring from him, barely managing to wed it onto the knuckle of his little finger.

He admired it for a moment, then said, "Is this a gift from His Majesty?"

"dislike?"

"like."

Jiang Xiyu noticed that the jade ring was the wrong size and thought he would have someone make a new one for Yuan Huan another day.

Yuan Huan didn't know the meaning of the jade ring, and Jiang Xiyu didn't say either, only saying, "Once you wear this, Jiuge, you will never be able to escape me in this lifetime."

Yuan Huan's eyes lit up for a moment, and she nuzzled his cheek, saying, "I couldn't be happier."

……

After the storm in the capital subsided, the news of His Majesty's awakening immediately dispelled the dark clouds hanging over the palace.

Many ministers came to request an audience, but Jiang Xiyu instructed the imperial physician to find a pretext that he needed to rest and recuperate before refusing them all.

After the court was purged in blood, all officials who had connections with the Empress Dowager were slaughtered, and their vacant positions urgently needed to be filled by new officials. In the past, when the Empress Dowager and the Prime Minister were alive, these matters only needed to be reported to the two of them. Now that His Majesty has taken back the imperial power, these important matters naturally need to be tested to see His Majesty's opinion.

Jiang Xiyu hid for more than ten days but ultimately couldn't escape it.

As soon as it was light, he had to go to the morning court.

The chief eunuch lit a candle not far away, and Jiang Xiyu, being a light sleeper, noticed it immediately.

He had slept for several days, and when he woke up, he didn't feel tired at all.

Yuan Huan was still asleep on the outside and hadn't woken up yet. Jiang Xiyu tried to be as quiet as possible when getting up, but just as he was about to get off the bed, Yuan Huan grabbed his hand.

Yuan Huan didn't open his eyes. He just instinctively tried to hug the person, but when he grabbed empty air, he called out to Xi Yu in a hoarse voice.

Jiang Xiyu patted him and whispered, "Sleep a little longer."

"Where are you going?" Yuan Huan then noticed that he had gotten up, and looked at him with half-closed, sleepy eyes.

Jiang Xiyu raised her eyes and gestured for the chief eunuch to leave first. After he left, she said, "The morning court is about to begin. Jiuge, you can sleep a little longer."

"I'll go with you."

He pretended to stand up.

Jiang Xiyu raised her hand and placed it on his shoulder, pressing him down, and said softly, "No need, you can continue sleeping. I'll be back when you wake up."

Yuan Huan has been busy with the affairs of the Imperial Guards in the capital these past few days, and he doesn't return until very late each time. Jiang Xiyu felt sorry for him when she saw his tired face.

“I can’t sleep without you,” Yuan Huan said, looking at him.

Jiang Xiyu raised an eyebrow, gently patted his shoulder, and said softly, "I'll go after you fall asleep. Sleep well, Jiuge..."

Each soft call seemed to contain some kind of addictive drug.

Yuan Huan said he couldn't sleep, but he still couldn't resist the drowsiness brought on by fatigue.

Seeing that his breathing was steady, Jiang Xiyu carefully withdrew her hand.

He then ordered the chief eunuch to summon people to serve him in the outer hall.

For most decisions made at the morning court session, Jiang Xiyu would consult the Prime Minister's opinion.

Most of the time, he simply rested his chin on his hand and listened.

Even so, the ministers dared not ignore his presence. After all, His Majesty was now the true ruler of the dynasty. Although he had not yet assumed personal rule, a raptor perched on His Majesty's shoulder. As the representative of the highest military power of the Great Liang Dynasty, it gave His Majesty unwavering confidence.

The sunlight outside the Golden Palace climbed up the steps and finally streamed into the palace through the windows.

The golden dragon above the hall shone brightly, and Jiang Xiyu was almost unable to open his eyes in such a dazzling color that symbolized power.

The ministers assumed he was just sleepy with his eyes closed, so the ministers who had other matters to report did not submit their reports.

After the court session ended, when the Prime Minister came to the Xuanzheng Hall to request an audience, he spoke with Jiang Xiyu.

The Northern Plains army has already entered the capital. If they harbor any ill intentions, the land of Daliang could change hands in an instant.

Even the Prime Minister has no choice but to worry.

His expression was complicated as he asked, "Your Majesty, are you and the Crown Prince truly together?"

Jiang Xiyu said frankly, "It's true."

Upon hearing this, the Prime Minister remained silent for a moment, then tried to persuade him, saying, "But he is a man, Your Majesty."

While homosexuality is not uncommon, Your Majesty's status cannot be equated with that of ordinary people.

Jiang Xiyu walked to the Prime Minister's side and, as if answering his question, said in a gentle tone, "I know, I only admire Yuan Jiuge as a person, and I don't care whether he is a man or a woman."

“But Yuan Huan is the heir of Beiyuan. He will succeed as the King of Beiyuan in the future. Whether or not he has offspring is not his personal matter. It is a matter for the entire Beiyuan.”

Moreover, people's hearts have changed, let alone between men.

If Yuan Huan changes his mind and returns to Beiyuan, then His Majesty and the Liang kingdom will be truly delayed.

Ultimately, this is a gamble.

Gambling on people's hearts is the most foolish thing to do.

The Prime Minister had his own concerns. He wasn't actually against it; he just habitually thought about His Majesty's future and the future of the Great Liang.

Jiang Xiyu knew this, and after listening carefully, he said, "I believe in Jiuge."

"Your Majesty, you are the ruler of a nation, and the entire Great Liang is connected to you. Trust alone cannot guarantee a long-term relationship," the Prime Minister earnestly advised.

"Since ancient times, no one can sleep soundly beside an emperor. The rift between rulers and ministers often arises from the struggle for power. If Beiyuan becomes too powerful, can Your Majesty really tolerate it? With your trust in him so much, is it really possible that the Crown Prince of Beiyuan will not harbor any disloyalty in the future?"

Jiang Xiyu used to be skeptical, but after experiencing life and death, he naturally had a different perspective on these things.

Jiang Xiyu said, "No one can predict what will happen in the future. Since we can't predict it, why bother ourselves with unnecessary worries?"

The Prime Minister shook his head and sighed, saying only, "Your Majesty, you have been bewitched by him."

Jiang Xiyu looked up and said in a barely audible voice, "Perhaps."

The smile on his lips was involuntary.

The prime minister looked at that smile and knew that his persuasion was futile.

He saw that His Majesty's genuine smiles were not fake, and he understood that His Majesty's success today was largely due to Prince Yuan. He just couldn't truly put his mind at ease, fearing that the court would descend into chaos after his death.

It would be a lie to say that he didn't believe Yuan Huan's feelings for His Majesty at that moment.

But even the Prime Minister dared not believe that in the future, his heart would still be so devoted to His Majesty.

The prime minister's temples were showing some white hair, and he looked much older when he lowered his head.

He looked at Jiang Xiyu earnestly and said, "This old minister... is just worried about you, Your Majesty."

Jiang Xiyu stepped forward and took his aged hand, her eyes filled with undisguised gratitude.

He said, "Teacher, I understand your concerns and thank you for your tireless efforts for the Great Liang over the years."

"I am your disciple, I am the master of Daliang, but at the same time, I am also Yuan Jiuge's destiny."

“When we were at Mount Li, if he wanted the imperial power, he could have taken the opportunity to kill me. No one could stop the Northern Plains army from entering the capital. However, he did not. He gave his life for me. I cannot let him down.”

"He saved me, saved me from going crazy."

Jiang Xiyu pursed his lips, and after a long while, he solemnly said, "To this day, it is not that Yuan Jiuge cannot live without me, but that I cannot live without him."

"I can only live if he is here..."