Especially the new emperor.
Although the late emperor had guarded against them at every turn, he had always outwardly favoured them, feeding, clothing and clothing them the best, and even teaching them the best.
Eating meat straight from the hand, he hadn’t even thought of it!
Chu Yunxiao didn’t care about him, he also tore a piece of it with his hands and brought it to his mouth and took a big bite.
The new emperor hadn’t moved yet, so they didn’t dare to eat it.
“You have to eat a whole sheep with your hands to make it more enjoyable.”
Song Wangyue swallowed the lamb in her mouth and gestured to the new emperor to tear a piece as well.
The aroma was overwhelming, plus the two of them ate in big, tempting bites, and the new emperor gulped a little.
Eunuch Zhang, observing the situation, rolled up his sleeves and tried to tear off a piece for the new emperor and put it on the plate, but before his hand touched the lamb, the new emperor stopped him.
He stretched out his hands and gestured to the court to pull up his sleeves.
“Your Majesty ……”
Eunuch Zhang reminded that they couldn’t try it if the emperor tore it directly.
“No hindrance.”
In front of the Regent’s brother and Sister Song, no one dared to poison him.
Eunuch Zhang could only pull the new emperor’s sleeve up.
The new emperor followed Song Wangyue and Chu Yunxiao’s example and tore off a piece of mutton directly and took a bite, the fragrance spread in his mouth, a delicacy he had never enjoyed before.
“Delicious.”
The people in the courtyard, ……
lowered their eyes, not daring to look at the new emperor with oil bubbling at the corners of his mouth.
“You can eat what you want, you don’t have to worry about me.”
The crowd looked at Chu Yunxiao and when they saw him nod, they let go.
Soon, the backyard resumed the bustle from earlier.
Hu Yong took advantage of the crowd’s inattention to rip off a leg of lamb and covered it up as he went out of the backyard and quickly to Master Chu’s courtyard.
The courtyard was silent with no servant girls waiting for him, and Master Chu was sitting in the courtyard, not knowing what he was thinking.
When he heard footsteps, he looked towards the courtyard door.
Hu Yong’s heart jumped as he stepped into the courtyard door and met her gaze. He stopped his steps and stammered, “Miss Chu, Miss Chu, the King asked me to bring you the leg of lamb.”
“Bring it over. ”
Hu Yong’s heart pounded as he took a step in front of Master Chu, his voice trembling, “Miss Song, Miss Song said that it tastes better when torn by hand.”
“I know.”
The moonlight fell on Master Chu’s face, bringing a soft colour to the scars all over her face.
Hu Yong dared not look directly at her, hanging his head low and handing over the leg of lamb with a shaking hand, before turning and walking quickly out of the courtyard without saying a word.
Turning a corner, he leaned his back against a tree and covered his chest, standing for a full quarter of an hour before he returned to the backyard as if he had made up his mind about something.
The new emperor was completely liberated and not only did he gorge himself on meat, he also gulped down wine; tonight was a completely new experience for him.
So much so that he ate to his heart’s content.
“Could the Regent show me around the house?”
To see what the Regent’s House was like, and to take a bite out of it.
“I’ve been tired all day and would like to rest early, Your Majesty would be better off returning to the palace early.”
Chu Yunxiao unceremoniously shooed people away.
He hadn’t had a proper talk with Yue’er for days, and today he had a chance to do so, how could he let the new emperor spoil it!
The new emperor was undeterred, he had come out for once and didn’t want to go back so early, besides, he hadn’t had a good talk with sister Song yet.
“Then let Sister Song accompany me.”
Chu Yunxiao slowly and methodically wiped his hands and looked at him, his gaze calm.
But for some reason, a chill inexplicably ran down the new emperor’s back.
He swallowed quietly, “That …… sister Song is also unavailable, it’s fine to have someone else accompany me.”
“Uncle Hu!”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Hu Yong answered and with a wave of his hand, dozens of government soldiers entered the backyard, and in just a few moments, the remaining mutton, tables, chairs and stools were cleaned up, even the ashes on the ground were not left at all.
The new emperor, ……
helplessly stood up, “I am going back to the palace.”
“I respectfully send off Your Majesty.”
……
After the new emperor left, Chu Yunxiao took Song Wangyue’s hand and went to the main courtyard.
The subordinates all had the good sense to hide.
The entire royal residence was silent.
“I want to take Grandma to see Third Uncle tomorrow, where exactly are they?”
“Uncle Hu.”
Hu Yong appeared in front of the two and returned, “Third Master Song is at the foot of a hill outside the city, tomorrow my subordinate will take Miss Song there.”
“Thank you, Uncle Hu.”
“Miss Song is very kind.”
After saying the words, he stood without moving.
Chu Yunxiao glanced at him.
Hu Yong clenched his hands and suddenly knelt down, “Your Majesty, my subordinate would like to beg to marry Miss Chu.”
With those words, the air around him went silent for a moment.
The only sound Hu Yong could hear was his own rapid heartbeat.
He had long been in love with Miss Chu, but he knew that he was not good enough for him, so he had always kept this love deep in his heart.
If Miss Chu still looked as clear and beautiful as she did, he still wouldn’t dare to say it to the King.
But Miss Chu’s face was ruined, and he felt that this was a chance given to him by God, and he did not want to miss it.
He would spend the rest of his life treating Miss Chu well.
The breeze brushed by and the courtyard was silent.
Hu Yong’s heart was in his throat.
Chu Yunxiao did not expect Hu Yong to ask for his aunt’s hand in marriage and froze for a moment.
He had kept his aunt in the house because he wanted to raise her for life, but it would be better if she had a home.
Just ……
“I will not make decisions for my aunt, if you want to ask for a marriage, use your own skills to get her to agree.”
Hu Yong raised his head haughtily and met Chu Yunxiao’s gaze, the corners of his mouth unconsciously grinned, “My subordinate understands, thank you, Your Highness.”
“Go, Yue’er and I have a word, don’t let anyone disturb us.”
“Subordinate understands, subordinate ……”
Before the words were finished, the watchman came over quickly, “Your Majesty, Lord Song Si Song is here, saying that it is late and he has come to take Miss Song home.”
No sooner had the words left his mouth than he felt a coldness come over him.
He subconsciously shivered and tried to recall what he had said wrong.
Looking at Chu Yunxiao’s instantly darkened face, Song Wangyue fell on top of him with a smile.
How could she not know what was on Chu Yunxiao’s mind? She had been prepared to accompany him today, but who let him come back late and the new emperor came to dine.
Chu Yunxiao held her upright and gave her a punishing knock on the forehead, then took her hand again and sent her out helplessly.
Since they were engaged, he had spent less time with his little girl instead. Apart from the fact that he had to go into the palace to help with the imperial documents, the Song family watched very closely, and whenever the two of them stayed together for more than a quarter of an hour, someone would find every excuse to interrupt.
But there was nothing he could do, the little girl had not yet reached maturity, even if he wanted to marry her back, he would have to wait until next year.
Outside the royal residence, Song Si stood by the carriage.
Seeing the two of them come out holding hands, he bowed towards Chu Yunxiao, “Your Majesty.”
“Big brother.”
Chu Yunxiao shouted as usual and added, “I will see you back.”
“Don’t bother Your Majesty.”
After saying that, Song Si gestured for Song Wan Yue to get into the carriage.
Song Wangyue obediently did as she was told, waved her hand towards Chu Yunxiao, and nimbly got into the carriage.
Song Si gave another salute before also getting on.
Chu Yunxiao stood at the door, helplessly watching the carriage go away.