Chapter 57. The pink and delicate appearance of crying and calling for wife-master must be even more moving…

In the imperial study in the capital, Mu Huan wearily propped her chin on her small hand, trying hard not to fall asleep.

However, there were too many memorials on her desk. She had been reading them all night without finishing. If she didn’t have to attend court today, she wouldn’t know what to do!

As excited as she was when the Regent took sick leave a few days ago, she was now equally miserable.

Mu Jingyao, the former King of Liang, had been raising private troops in Liang Province with the intention of rebellion. Now, deciding who to send to Liang Province to reorganize the officialdom that she had controlled for many years became an important matter.

Gu Sui was only a general, and there was no major problem with him leading the Gu family army to guard the border, but some things still needed to be done by civil officials.

With the Regent absent, in the imperial court, the prime minister said this person was good, the minister said that person was more suitable, the grand general requested to recall Gu Sui, and there was also the matter of Chaoyang City…

Mu Huan now had a terrible headache and really didn’t know what to do. She couldn’t help but miss the days when Ninth Aunt had the final say.

Although the Regent was domineering and forceful, at least she didn’t have to be so conflicted like now, and still worry about making mistakes.

“Xi Huai, has the tonic medicine I asked you to send to the Regent’s mansion been delivered? What did Ninth Aunt say?”

She took the initiative to lower her status and seek help, only hoping that Ninth Aunt would act for the country and the people as Father Emperor had said, and not betray Mother Empress’s trust.

“In reply to Your Majesty, the mansion steward claimed that the Regent was too ill. This servant was unable to see the Regent, but everything Your Majesty sent has been received, and the servant was asked to bring back a letter from the Regent.”

Xi Huai took out the letter from her sleeve. A glimmer of light flashed in Mu Huan’s eyes, which had been somewhat disappointed.

“Quickly present it!”

Mu Huan swore that she would never again think being an emperor was easy!

She opened the letter and read it carefully word by word. The familiar sharp handwriting made her exhale a breath of foul air, and her heart, which had been held up, settled halfway.

“Ying Xuanyue, that’s right, how could I forget there’s still an Ying Jinshi who has been staying in the Hanlin Academy? Summon her to the palace!”

The young emperor said, slapping her thigh. Xi Huai accepted the order and withdrew. Mu Huan took this opportunity to drink a cup of strong tea that had been brewed, barely managing to lift her spirits.

After Ying Xuanyue arrived, the emperor and minister talked for a long time in the imperial study.

The young emperor had grown a lot under recent pressure and was not entirely without her own ideas.

She probed Ying Xuanyue’s attitude and found her to be gentle, frugal, elegant and courteous. When speaking of the Regent, she remained neither servile nor overbearing, showing neither flattery nor disparagement. The young emperor was very satisfied.

Such a person, if she performed without error in the future, would surely become an important minister in the court.

The young emperor issued an edict appointing her as the new prefect of Liang Province, to take office in Liang Province three days later.

Ying Xuanyue was shocked. She really hadn’t expected to suddenly be promoted from a seventh-rank compiler in the Hanlin Academy to a fifth-rank prefect. Even though Liang Province was a remote place, it was still real power.

The young emperor’s lips parted slightly, hesitating whether to tell her it was the Regent’s recommendation. But on second thought, she should also cultivate her own ministers, so it was better not to mention it.

But… The young emperor rubbed her fingertips somewhat irritably, recalling what Mother Empress had told her long ago.

“Huan’er, whether it’s royal relatives or ordinary people, living in this world, the most important thing is to have no shame in one’s heart.”

No shame in one’s heart.

Mu Huan exhaled a long breath, her gaze sinking, and her immature brows and eyes inadvertently carried an imperial majesty.

“Beloved Minister Ying need not be alarmed. You are the person recommended by Ninth Aunt. I believe that with your abilities, you are more than capable of governing Liang Province well for me.”

Hearing this, Ying Xuanyue’s mind stirred. Then she smiled slightly and bowed.

“The Regent’s favor is overwhelming, and I am deeply grateful. But if it were not for Your Majesty’s appreciation, this minister would certainly not have had this opportunity. This humble servant will certainly do my utmost to relieve Your Majesty’s worries.”

The young emperor also smiled, and her brows, which had been tightly knitted for the past few days, relaxed.

So having a clear conscience can also win the loyalty of ministers.

*

Chaoyang City.

Under Mu Jiulu’s meticulous care, Gu Sui got through his difficult physiological period. Regarding the matter of children, Gu Sui agonized back and forth, and in the end couldn’t make up his mind.

In the end, it was Mu Jiulu who was more decisive, directly dispelling his wild thoughts with a simple ‘let nature take its course’.

A few days later, Gu Sui received news that the new prefect Ying Xuanyue was about to take office. He clapped his hands in approval.

“Finally someone is coming to take over Liang Province. This way I can just manage the Gu family army and not have to worry about Liang Province’s government affairs.”

Mu Jiulu waved the document in her hand in front of his eyes, her voice playful.

“You’ve worried about it?”

Gu Sui: “……”

The young man bared his teeth at her, very unruly.

“I said I did, so I did!”

Mu Jiulu laughed lightly, the silver mask casting a deep shadow on the bridge of her nose, her expression full of indulgence.

“Ying Xuanyue is coming to reorganize Liang Province’s officialdom and people’s livelihood, but military affairs are still under your jurisdiction. The court should also know about the recent defeat of Dong Province and the Western Regions in front of Chaoyang City.

Now no one in the court knows how much military reserves Chaoyang City has. The young emperor is probably worrying about how to deal with it.”

Gu Sui played with her long hair while listening, suddenly feeling that the young emperor was indeed quite pitiful.

How could she know that the lord of Chaoyang City, who was giving her such a headache, was actually the current Regent, her Ninth Aunt.

But Gu Sui only sympathized for a second. Of course, whatever his baby did was right.

Hmm, except for deceiving him.

“What exactly do you want to do?”

Gu Sui tilted his head and asked. Mu Jiulu’s lips curled slightly, and when she answered, her voice was clear and low.

“The Regent, who is ill at home, will submit a memorial to the young emperor, suggesting an alliance with Chaoyang City, whose strength is unknown, and then hand this task to you. When Sui Sui comes to find me at that time, we can smoothly sign the alliance treaty.”

Gu Sui burst out laughing: “There’s even such an operation?”

Mu Jiulu spoke as if asking for credit: “All these achievements will be Sui Sui’s at that time, for Sui Sui to take back and gain promotions and titles.”

“Hahaha, I don’t want that.” Gu Sui said with a laugh, “Being an official means having to manage affairs. The higher the position, the greater the responsibility.”

Mu Jiulu pondered for a moment: “That’s true. Sui Sui is still more suited to being a pampered prince consort. Then at that time, your wife will ask the young emperor for more gold, silver, and jewels, to keep for Sui Sui to play with.”

The laughter in Gu Sui’s eyes couldn’t be suppressed. He cupped her face and planted a kiss.

“Baby, you’ll spoil me like this.”

Mu Jiulu grabbed the back of his head with one hand and tilted his chin up with the other. This action dominated his face, instantly clearing half of his health bar.

“Even spoiled, you’re still my Sui Sui.”

Gu Sui felt like his breathing was about to stop. The heart in his chest was leaping like a little deer. Seeing his clear reflection in her eyes, the curve of his lips deepened.

“You said it yourself, okay?”

“Mm.”

The young man’s voice became excited, making a very arrogant request.

“Then I want to see you wear something fluffy!”

Mu Jiulu: “……”

Her gaze gradually became meaningful as she scanned Gu Sui’s entire body.

“Eight days have passed. Sui Sui’s body has fully recovered, right?”

Gu Sui blinked: “Huh?”

“Since it’s sleepwear, it should fulfill its original purpose.”

As the casual, light voice passed by his ears, Gu Sui suddenly understood something. His body first shuddered, and then expectation welled up in his eyes.

Come to think of it… it had been a long time since he’d done anything exciting with baby!

“It’s almost dark now!”

Mu Jiulu raised an eyebrow: “Sui Sui is so eager.”

If she hadn’t mentioned it, Gu Sui wouldn’t have felt it. But after all, he was no longer the pure little demon lord he once was, as innocent as a blank sheet of paper. He had long since regained his seven emotions and six desires, and now his heart was itching.

To sleep with cute baby wearing something fluffy!

Mu Jiulu let him rummage through boxes and cabinets to find those few sets of sleepwear. She stood up and walked behind him, unexpectedly lifting him into the air.

Gu Sui’s eyes suddenly widened: “What are you doing?”

“Helping my Sui Sui change clothes.”

Gu Sui: “!!”

“Wait a minute, who’s changing who?”

Shouldn’t she be the one wearing it?

“Your wife will fulfill Sui Sui’s wish, but it’s too lonely alone. Husband and wife are one, Sui Sui should accompany me.”

Her voice was low and hoarse, eroding to the bone, causing the young man to shudder, his soul stirred.

“No, I didn’t mean…”

His lips were fiercely sealed. A slender hand explored his slender waist, lightly tugging, and his neat clothes instantly slipped down, half-falling to his bent elbows, forming messy folds.

Gu Sui was dazed by her tongue’s teasing, and it was a good while before he could breathe fresh air. A low laugh sounded in his ear.

“Sui Sui’s skin is white with a pink tinge, more suitable for this little bunny.”

Gu Sui, whose wrists were held by her single hand, gasped for breath. As his thoughts gradually cleared, he glared at her upon hearing this. His body writhed like a mermaid just out of water.

“You wear this one, I want the panda!”

Even if he compromised, he still had his principles!

Pink little bunny or something, it’s too embarrassing!

Mu Jiulu clicked her tongue lightly: “That won’t do. The panda one is broken.”

Gu Sui: “You’re lying, how is it broken!”

Mu Jiulu glanced at the black and white panda sleepwear that had fallen to the ground due to his recent struggle. She grabbed it with her left hand and pulled hard, tearing off a row of buttons.

“Now it’s broken.”

Gu Sui: “……”

“Sui Sui, be good. Pink and delicate…”

“How old am I!”

The young man angrily finished the phrase, then suddenly felt it sounded somewhat familiar.

“No matter how old Sui Sui is, pink suits you.”

Mu Jiulu’s voice was gentle, but her actions were extremely forceful. She held his wrists so he couldn’t move, then directly tore his undergarment and put the pink and white little bunny on him.

“Mu Jiulu, you’re too overbearing!”

The young man shouted indignantly. Mu Jiulu quickly kissed him until he had no strength to speak. Before long, an alluring little bunny was born.

“Awooo, I’ll bite you!”

The young man, having regained some strength, was very angry. He bit her shoulder, his voice muffled and unclear, the end of his words extremely seductive, causing the fire of desire in Mu Jiulu’s eyes to burn even more fiercely.

“Indeed, even rabbits will bite when cornered.”

Her hand caressed his crimson lips, then she lowered her head to hold that moist lip jewel, gently grinding it.

“Mmm–”

The young man’s small head was covered with a fluffy hat, with long rabbit ears hanging down on both sides. The outside was pink, with a touch of white in the middle, making one unable to resist grabbing and squeezing it.

“Sui Sui is so cute.”

“You’re not keeping your word, where’s your… fluffy thing!”

The young man with uneven breath accused, his smooth and fair calves kicking wildly, really looking like a rabbit that had lost its temper.

“I am, I am. I’m changing now.”

Mu Jiulu grabbed the brown fawn sleepwear. Although it was still cute, when she put it on, it didn’t hide her domineering aura at all. Even the little antlers seemed to have a bit of overbearing intent.

The young man immediately became displeased, grabbing her little antlers and refusing to let go, his voice as aggrieved as if it contained mist.

“Why are you so dominant? I want a cute baby!”

“Isn’t one cute Sui Sui enough?”

Mu Jiulu said with a low laugh, angering the young man so much that he puffed up his cheeks, fiercely tore open her collar, and left a mark on her collarbone.

“I’m not cute, I’m very fierce!”

Mu Jiulu’s eyes curved into a deep arc, even her eyelashes carrying a hint of joy. The milk-fierce young man was becoming more and more lovable.

“Then your wife must take a good look at how fierce Sui Sui really is.”

The unruly young man shouted defiantly: “Bring it on!”

Mu Jiulu’s breath became increasingly hot. Counting carefully, it had been nearly three to four months since she had touched him, from when he fell ill with the epidemic to their later cold war.

Thinking about it, such a cute boy, the sight of him crying and calling for wife-master must be even more moving.