The wind rustled softly outside the window, while whispers mingled intermittently inside.
Sometimes it was her gentle scolding in annoyance, sometimes it was his patient coaxing, and most of the time it was just exchanging names.
Only after being bound by marriage can one truly appreciate the fragrance of the flower's stamen.
In their exchange, they truly wielded both pen and gun.
Frowning, he was enduring the exhilarating feeling of enlightenment.
To be a cloud or a rain is the true joy of body and mind.
Three poles in the sun.
Gu Moran out and tucked Lin Qingdai's stray hairs behind her ear.
Lin Qingdai nestled in his arms.
"Be careful when you go to the palace today."
"Um."
"The Second Prince is a cunning man."
"Um."
"Although the Crown Prince is under house arrest, his men are still outside."
"Um."
Lin Qingdai frowned.
Can't you say something else?
Gu Moran looked at her.
"Wait for me to come back."
Lin Qingdai's lips moved slightly.
"... Who's going to wait for you?"
Aren't you going to wait?
Why should I wait for you?
Gu Moran closer again.
"It's still early, shall I go later?"
"Enough!"
"What? Even the lady is feeling weak?"
Lin Qingdai opened her mouth and bit his shoulder, causing Gu Moran to gasp in pain.
"Is the wife going to kill her husband again?"
"What time is it? Why aren't you leaving? I'm afraid you'll..."
Her words caught in her throat.
Gu Moran his head, his forehead touching hers.
What are you afraid of?
Lin Qingdai clenched her fists.
"I'm just reminding you that you'll be punished by the Emperor if you go too late."
"Okay, I've been dawdling all this time because of you."
"Because of what?"
"Because you look beautiful when you blush."
Lin Qingdai pushed him away.
"Roll."
Gu Moran laughed even harder.
Lin Qingdai grabbed the short sword from beside her pillow.
"If you don't get out of here, I'll get physical."
Gu Moran raised her hands.
"Fine, fine, I'll leave."
He got up, washed, and changed his clothes.
After tidying up, Gu Moran walked to the door, then stopped.
Lin Qingdai.
"What's wrong now?"
Don't lock the door tonight.
Lin Qingdai paused for a second, then threw the short sword over.
Gu Moran dodged to the side, the short sword grazing his shoulder before flying out and embedding itself in the door frame.
"What a temper."
"Try saying it again."
Gu Moran pulled the short sword off the door frame and placed it back on the table.
"I'll bring you some braised duck from that place in the east of the city when I get back tonight."
Lin Qingdai remained silent.
Gu Moran then said, "The one you said was good last time."
"I didn't say that."
"I saw you sneaking food in the kitchen."
"... Why do you watch everything?"
"I was just passing by and saw that you were beautiful, so I glanced at you a few more times."
"You're kidding me."
Gu Moran stepped out of the door with a smile.
Lin Qingdai's voice came from behind.
Gu Moran.
He turned around.
Lin Qingdai stood by the window, the morning light shining on her, revealing a small patch of her collarbone through the wide neckline of her undergarment.
"Don't say anything out of line in the Hall of Supreme Ultimate. Come back alive."
Gu Moran was taken aback.
Then he laughed.
Don't worry, you won't die.
"... It would be best if..."
Lin Qingdai turned away, no longer looking at him.
Gu Moran stood at the door, watching her retreating figure, for a few moments.
Then he turned and left.
Uncle Fu was already waiting at the end of the corridor.
"Your Highness, the carriage is ready."
Gu Moran nodded and walked out.
After taking a few steps, he stopped again.
" Uncle Fu."
"This old servant is here."
"Have someone go to the east of the city to buy a serving of braised duck and deliver it to Iron Plum Courtyard."
Uncle Fu was taken aback.
"Your Highness, didn't you say before that the braised duck was too salty?"
"It wasn't bought for me."
Uncle Fu glanced in the direction of Iron Plum Courtyard, a smile appearing on his lips.
"This old servant understands."
Gu Moran the carriage.
Chu Tianxing squatted beside the small stove in Chang'an County Prison, staring at the small amount of rice porridge in the pot.
The guard stirred the porridge twice with a wooden spoon; a few vegetable leaves floated on the surface.
He smelled it and frowned.
"Is this porridge for humans to drink, or for plastering cracks in the wall?"
The guard tapped the spoon against the edge of the pot.
"It's good enough to have something to eat."
Chu Tianxing out his hand.
"Add some meat."
The guard glared at him.
"You think this is an inn?"
Chu Tianxing pointed to the wound on the corner of his mouth.
I'm about to enter the palace.
"It's easy to swear at a doctor when you're hungry."
The guard couldn't resist.
You're cursing even when you're not hungry.
Chu Tianxing nodded.
"Then you need to eat your fill and your scolding should be well-organized."
A cough came from outside the door.
Cao Jin entered, wearing an official robe, followed by two clerks.
He didn't sleep well last night; his stubble was growing out, and the case files in his hands were so thick they could hit someone.
" Chu Tianxing."
Chu Tianxing picked up the bowl and blew on it.
"Wait until I finish drinking."
Cao Jin's eyebrows twitched.
"His Majesty has summoned you to the palace."
That's why I drank it.
Cao Jin looked at his wrinkled blue cloth clothes.
"Change your clothes."
Chu Tianxing looked down at himself.
What's wrong with these clothes?
Cao Jin said.
"Disrespect before the Emperor."
After finishing his porridge, Chu Tianxing handed the bowl to the guard.
"They're just fussing over useless things; I won't change it."
Cao Jin looked at him, suppressing the urge to stuff the man back into the cell.
Remember to be careful what you say before the Emperor.
Chu Tianxing walked towards the door.
Can being careful with your words save your life?
Cao Jin followed.
"It can save your life."
Chu Tianxing stopped by the door and turned to look at him.
"Oh, okay then, I'll try."
Cao Jin breathed a sigh of relief.
Chu Tianxing added another sentence.
"If you really can't resist, remember to stop me."
Cao Jin's face darkened.
"I won't stop you, I'll just prepare a simple coffin for you."
Yuan Shen waited in the front courtyard of the county government office.
The case file, seals, bamboo slips, list of medicinal herbs, Chu Tianxing's needle case and remaining needles, and Ye Qingyun's preliminary autopsy report were all placed in a wooden box.
When he saw Chu Tianxing out, his gaze first fell on the old clothes.
"Didn't you change your clothes?"
Cao Jin gritted his teeth.
He refused.
Chu Tianxing.
My clothes are clean.
Yuan Shen glanced at the medicine stains on his cuff.
Chu Tianxing followed his gaze.
"This is evidence of the rescue."
Yuan Shen turned his gaze away.
"Then wear it."
Cao Jin disagreed.
"Grown ups."
Yuan Shen.
"His Majesty wishes to see the doctor in charge of emergency medical care, not the newly appointed scholar."
Chu Tianxing nodded.
"This gentleman is quite reasonable."
Cao Jin turned his head.
"Shut up."
Chu Tianxing shut his mouth.
After taking three steps, he asked again.
Does the palace provide lunch?