Perhaps it was because the rainy night made people’s minds uneasy, or perhaps it was because the sincere love was too touching. Although Cen Yelan did not agree, he also did not mention returning to the northern border again.
That night, the rain fell all night long. The wind and rain continued outside the window. In the hall, Yuan Zheng and Cen Yelan talked for a long time. They slept on the same bed, their bodies pressed against each other. Yuan Zheng hooked his fingers around Cen Yelan’s and chatted with him casually. His voice was neither fast nor slow, and it was a rare warmth and tranquility. Later, Cen Yelan even forgot how he fell asleep.
When he woke up the next day, he saw Yuan Zheng supporting his head with one hand, looking at him with a smile.
Cen Yelan was stunned for a moment. Yuan Zheng had already approached and kissed him on the lips. Just as Cen Yelan was about to speak, Yuan Zheng kissed him again, with a smile in his eyes. Cen Yelan looked at Yuan Zheng, his ears slowly turning red. He suddenly pushed Yuan Zheng away, sat up, cleared his throat, and asked, “What time is it?”
Yuan Zheng said, “It’s Chenshi[mfn]7-9am[/mfn].”
Yuan Zheng had not slept all night and had already changed into court clothes, but looking at Cen Yelan’s sleeping face, he was reluctant to leave. Thinking about Cen Yelan’s reaction last night, he was so happy and excited that the calmness and composure he had cultivated disappeared without a trace. He wished he could issue an edict directly to let everyone in the world know that Cen Yelan had him in his heart and was reluctant to leave him.
Cen Yelan felt uncomfortable and a little annoyed when he saw Yuan Zheng’s upturned mouth, but he still had to maintain his calmness and said, “Your Majesty, it’s time to go to the morning court.”
Yuan Zheng snorted and laughed, “Ah Lan is so heartless, you urged me to leave as soon as you woke up.”
Cen Yelan was not used to such whispering and was embarrassed, so he said vaguely, “The morning court is an important matter, and it can’t be delayed.”
The more serious he was, the itchier Yuan Zheng felt. He saw Cen Yelan standing by the bed, reaching out to take the clothes that were placed beside him and put them on. He was tall, with a thin waist and long legs. Yuan Zheng took off his belt and said, “Raise your hand.”
Cen Yelan tightened his fingers. “No need—”
Yuan Zheng ignored him and repeated, “Raise your hand.” The two stood close to each other, Yuan Zheng lowered his eyes and looked at Cen Yelan. The two looked at each other for a moment, Cen Yelan couldn’t resist him, so he gave in. Since he was old enough to understand, he has done everything by himself, even if he became a general, he had never asked others to do such trivial things either.
When Yuan Zheng’s hand grasped his waist, Cen Yelan’s whole body froze. Yuan Zheng chuckled, stroking his waist through his spring robes, and said, “Ah Lan, do you know that Zhang Chang painted eyebrows for his wife?”
Cen Yelan’s waist trembled, and he immediately grabbed his wrists and said, “Nonsense.”
Yuan Zheng smiled softly, touched his belly again, and said, “You already have a baby, why is it still so small?”
He was a new father and was very curious. He did not dare to touch too hard, but only gently. Cen Yelan’s ears turned red, and he did not know what to say. Yuan Zheng touched him and even poked him with a finger, it was not hard, but Cen Yelan suddenly took two steps back, like a cat whose tail was stepped on, embarrassed and panicked, and said, “Yuan Zheng!”
Yuan Zheng blinked and coaxed, “Alright, alright, alright, I won’t touch you anymore, I won’t touch you anymore.” He put his arms around Cen Yelan’s waist and gently fastened the jade hook, saying, “Have someone send your court robes to the palace someday—Forget it, let’s ask the clothing bureau to make new ones. You haven’t been in the capital for a long time, so your court robes must be from a few years ago.”
Cen Yelan pursed his lips, looked at Yuan Zheng’s serious expression, and was distracted for a moment. Then, he lowered his eyes and said calmly, “Don’t bother with that. How can a court official stay in the palace for a long time?”
Yuan Zheng paused and smiled, “That’s right.” He said as if he was talking to himself, “You’re not going anywhere anyway, you can get to the palace just by walking.”
Cen Yelan’s eyes fell on Yuan Zheng’s face. He hesitated and wanted to say something, but he heard Cheng Huai, who was outside the palace, say, “Your Majesty, it’s time to go to court.”
Yuan Zheng sighed, stared at Cen Yelan, and said, “I’m going to court.”
Cen Yelan felt relieved and nodded. Yuan Zheng sighed, pinched Cen Yelan’s chin, and kissed him. He kissed him fiercely, opened his tightly closed teeth, and kissed him firmly. He bit his soft lips reluctantly and vaguely said, “Don’t leave. Wait until I come back.”
Cen Yelan felt pain and frowned slightly. Seeing Yuan Zheng’s unwilling look, he somehow smiled and for the first time, he said, “Alright.”
Yuan Zheng was stunned for a moment and unable to suppress the upturned corners of his mouth. He rubbed Cen Yelan’s lips before turning around and walking out.
The window was half open, and Cen Yelan looked over. Yuan Zheng was wearing a dragon robe and a crown on his head. He was standing tall and noble, with a bit of the majesty of an emperor.
Cen Yelan couldn’t help but touch his lips. His lips were burning hot, and that heat was unstoppable, burning all the way to his heart.
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