Ye Shu did not reply, but Chang Yuan was the first to react, "No!

I have nothing to do with the young master. What I did today was of my own volition. It has nothing to do with him! "

Hearing this, Jin Wang tilted his head and asked, "He said it has nothing to do with you. Is that true?"

Ye Shu narrowed his eyes and did not reply.

"Very good..." Jin Wang calmly said, "The punishment for assassinating the monarch is capital punishment. Drag him away and dismember him."

Ye Shu hurriedly said, "No!"

This little guard had appeared in the novel before.

He was indeed the original owner's trusted aide.

This person was loyal and devoted to the original owner. When the original owner was captured, he was lucky enough to escape. After seeing the original owner executed by a thousand cuts, he hid among the people and looked for an opportunity to assassinate Jin Wang.

But in the end, the assassination failed and he died under the same punishment as the original owner.

Even if he was a character in the novel, Ye Shu could not bear to see him die in front of his eyes.

Not to mention that he had died for him.

Jin Wang asked, "Beloved official, are you... pleading for mercy on behalf of this thief?"

His voice was low and deep, and it was clear that he was unhappy.

Ye Shu pursed his lips and was about to speak, but he was the first to let out a muffled groan, "Wu — —!"

Jin Wang, he actually...

Ye Shu suddenly grabbed Jin Wang's wrist. He gritted his teeth and softly pleaded, "... Don't."

There were so many people here.

Was this dog emperor crazy?

However, Jin Wang only let out a low groan and easily broke free from Ye Shu's grip.

The passion from before had not yet subsided, but now it was easily stirred up again.

The dizzying familiar feeling came back. Ye Shu's fingertips trembled as he helplessly grabbed Jin Wang's clothes.

But the cloak covered all movements. Only the corners of Ye Shu's eyes, which were gradually turning red from being bullied, could be seen.

He felt the small area behind his ear begin to heat up again.

Jin Wang whispered in his ear, "Say something. Beloved official, aren't you going to plead for mercy on his behalf?"

Ye Shu was speechless.

The trusted subordinate of the original owner was still kneeling in front of him, and there were more than ten imperial guards with high martial arts standing around him. He was so nervous that he couldn't stand being bullied.

However, the other party appeared to be calm and collected. It was obvious that he was deliberately toying with him and was unwilling to give him a quick death.

Neither up nor down, it was extremely unbearable.

Ye Shu couldn't take it anymore and begged softly, "Your Majesty … I beg you."

The word "beg" was not only for the guard, but also for herself.

Jin Wang naturally understood the meaning behind his words, but he did not let go. Instead, he calmly increased his strength and said, "Not enough."

"… My beloved, you have to show me your sincerity."

The Imperial Guards had already lowered their heads before Jin Wang spoke, and the assassins were also pressed down on the ground. No one could see their movements on the horses.

The corners of Ye Shu's eyes turned red. He turned his head and quickly kissed Jin Wang on the lips, "Is this... okay?"

Jin Wang stared at him and whispered, "It's still not enough."

Dog!

Emperor!

Emperor!

Ye Shu tried his best to maintain his rationality and gritted his teeth, "What does Your Majesty want me to do?"

Jin Wang asked, "My beloved, do you mean that I can do whatever I want?"

In reality, as the monarch, Ye Shu had no right to object to whatever Jin Wang wanted.

However, he still pretended to be questioning him.

He was doing it on purpose!

Ye Shu looked at him for a moment, then said through gritted teeth, "Yes..."

Jin Wang finally smiled gently and ordered, "All of you are dismissed."

This was the first time that an assassin had tried to assassinate the monarch without losing his life. The Imperial Guards escorted the assassin out of the forest, even further away than before.

Jin Wang loosened the cloak around Ye Shu, and the rich and sweet smell of plum blossoms filled the forest.

The scent of fruit and wood was already ripe, and it impatiently wrapped itself around Jin Wang's body, longing to be comforted.

Jin Wang stopped teasing him and lowered his head to gently bite and lick Ye Shu's little mole behind his ear, carefully comforting him.

As the scent of the Qianjun's scent entered his body, Ye Shu's fingertips tensed up for a moment, then gradually relaxed.

Ye Shu recovered from his daze and blinked a few times, "... Your Majesty?"

"Are you feeling better?"

Ye Shu was still not fully awake and asked in a daze, "Why did I..."

Before Ye Shu could finish his sentence, he was so shocked by Jin Wang's next action that he almost fell off his horse, "You, you, you... what are you doing?!"

Jin Wang said, "Gu Gang helped you, so shouldn't you also help me?"

"Be good, put your legs together."

The hunting ground they were at was not far from the temporary imperial residence. Four hours later, Jin Wang directly led Ye Shu back to the temporary imperial residence on his horse.

The latter was exhausted and drowsy in Jin Wang's arms.

Jin Wang carried him back to the bed in the sleeping quarters and pinched his face in disdain, "You've been getting lazier and lazier these past few days. All you know is to sleep. No wonder your body is so weak."

Ye Shu was so tired that his eyelids were drooping. He said weakly, "Yes, Your Majesty is fierce and extraordinary. Your spirit is like that of a dragon and a tiger. This subject naturally cannot compare... cannot compare."

"..." Jin Wang was angered to the point of laughing, "Go back to sleep."

Ye Shu did not reply. He rolled over and fell asleep on the inside of the bed.

Jin Wang carefully covered him with a blanket, then got up and walked towards the door. Head Chamberlain Gao Jin immediately came forward to greet him.

After the door to the sleeping quarters was closed, Jin Wang ordered, "Bring the assassin you just captured to see me."

Gao Jin replied, "Yes."

.

Warm incense was burning in the imperial study. Jin Wang took a sip of tea and calmly called out, "Chang Yuan."

The person kneeling in front of the hall was shackled, "... Yes."

"Ye Xiang has begged for mercy. He wants to save your life."

Jin Wang's eyes darkened and his voice was cold, "Your crimes are unforgivable. But seeing how loyal you are to Ye Xiang, I can give you a chance."

He raised his hand, and Gao Jing placed a pill in front of Chang Yuan. "This is highly toxic, and there is no medicine in the world that can cure it. The only way is to take the secret medicine in Your Majesty's hands. It can delay the onset of the poison for one month each time."

Jin Wang said, "If you eat it, I will allow you to continue to stay by Ye Xiang's side as a bodyguard."

A trace of surprise flashed through Chang Yuan's eyes. He did not expect Jin Wang to give him such a choice.

Without any hesitation, he took the pill and swallowed it.

Jin Wang said, "Untie him."

Gao Jin stepped forward and untied Chang Yuan's shackles. Chang Yuan bowed and said, "Thank... Thank you, Your Majesty."

Jin Wang said to Gao Jin, "You can leave first."

Gao Jin replied, "Yes."

Gao Jin closed the door of the imperial study and left. Only Jin Wang and Chang Yuan were left in the hall.

Jin Wang played with the teacup in his hand and asked, "Chang Yuan, I remember that you were taken in by A Shu's side seven years ago, right?"

Chang Yuan replied, "Yes."

Seven years ago, Ye Shu had saved Chang Yuan's life. Jin Wang knew about this.

A few years after that, the three of them lived together for a period of time until Jin Wang ascended the throne.

Ye Shu, Jin Wang, and Chang Yuan were about the same age. Chang Yuan was the oldest of the three, while Jin Wang was the youngest.

Jin Wang said, "At that time, I was still a prince. During the struggle for the throne, you actually helped me quite a bit."

"... I don't dare. This subordinate only listened to Young Master's orders."

"Listened to Young Master's orders..." Jin Wang narrowed his eyes. "So when he wanted to kill me, you helped him fulfill his wish?"

Chang Yuan was startled and said anxiously, "Your Majesty, Young Master definitely did not have any intention of rebelling. There... there must be a misunderstanding!"

"Your Young Master has already admitted to the crime of rebellion. Why do you have to cover for him?" Jin Wang said calmly, "I won't pursue this matter for now. You can rest assured.

I'm keeping you here to ask about another matter. You need to answer truthfully. "

Chang Yuan replied, "Yes."

Jin Wang was not in a hurry to speak.

The imperial study was silent for a long time. After some time, Jin Wang said softly, "You've been following A Shu all these years. Don't you feel that... A Shu seems to have changed a lot in recent years?"

Chang Yuan was startled. "What does Your Majesty mean?"

Jin Wang replied, "You only have to say yes or no."

"... Yes."

Chang Yuan hesitated for a long time before saying in a low voice, "Young Master's personality is very different from before. His methods are also more... ruthless.

It's like... "

Chang Yuan did not dare to continue speaking. The young emperor sitting on the dragon throne sighed softly and spoke slowly.

"It's like... he's become a different person."