Xie Tianxia looked at the half-dead Xia Xunyang, her eyes full of disdain. "I told Emperor Yongchang before: the first stroke of your sword after taking the throne should sever your ties to the Jianghu. What a trifling matter. Can't you learn from His Majesty?"
In this respect, Xie Tianxia thought Emperor Yongchang had done exceedingly well.
But clearly, Emperor Yongchang's mastery in matters of romance was not something ordinary people possessed. Xia Xunyang fell far short as well.
He was still at an age when romantic attachments could hold him back.
As Xia Xunyang's imperial tutor, Lianshan Xin rolled his eyes thoughtfully and offered a feasible suggestion. "Why don't we trouble His Majesty to take Hong Yun for himself?"
Given Emperor Yongchang's abilities, Lianshan Xin felt he was absolutely capable of shouldering this burden.
Xie Tianxia's eyes lit up. "A-Xin, you really are a fucking genius. That sounds workable."
Xia Xunyang flew into a rage. "Absolutely not."
What kind of nonsense is this?
Lianshan Xin patiently advised him, "Xunyang, why should a grown man ever fear being without a wife?"
Jiang Buping nodded. "Xunyang, as long as you and Hong Yun truly love each other, even if Emperor Yongchang takes her, it won't stop you two from being together."
Xia Xunyang: "..."
He often felt out of place among these people because he was not twisted enough.
That included his own biological father.
"Besides, if you and Hong Yun share true love, why not let Emperor Yongchang test her?" Jiang Buping continued. "Time will prove everything."
"How can you put love to the test?" Xia Xunyang demanded angrily. "Dao Lord, that's far too narrow-minded of you."
Seeing Xia Xunyang refuse, Qi Shiyun volunteered. "Then how about I do it?"
Xia Xunyang grew even angrier.
Qi Shiyun clicked her tongue.