#394 - Insult to the superior?
It was Xu time, in the "Shu King's" bedroom.
Inside the palace, beams were made of sandalwood from the clouds, lamps were made of crystal jade, and the column bases were cast in gold.
A wide bed of agarwood, six feet wide, was hung with a golden gauze curtain, embroidered with a pattern of golden dragons spitting pearls. When the wind rose and the silk moved, there was a sense of Hua Gui and solemnity, as if falling into a cloud of fantasy.
"Hua la..."
A slight sound of water flowed. Ning Yu Ke, wearing a long golden dragon-embroidered dress, gently poured a cup of tea for the man sitting at the table, then lowered her head and stood aside, quietly waiting for the man to speak.
This scene looks rather strange at first glance.
After all, Ning Yu Ke is now nominally the ruler of the land of Shu, and she even went through a "morning court" that looked like a real one during the day.
But such an empress, who should be the mother of the world, is now more humble than a maid.
If you have to find a word to describe it... The body of the empress, the life of a maid?
"Cough!"
"Your Majesty, sit down."
After a dry cough, even Wei Changtian himself felt a little awkward at this time.
On the other side, Ning Yu Ke responded softly when she heard the words, and obediently gathered her skirt and sat down on the other side of the tea table.
She quietly glanced at Wei Changtian, who didn't know what he was thinking, and suddenly said softly after hesitating for a moment:
"Young Master, if there are no outsiders in the future, please don't call this servant Your Majesty anymore... This servant can't afford it."
"Hmm?"
Wei Changtian raised his head and glanced at Ning Yu Ke, nodding his head in agreement.
"Indeed, I also think it's a bit weird."
"Then I'll call you in the future..."
The words suddenly got stuck here, because Wei Changtian really didn't think of a suitable way to address Ning Yu Ke for a while.
He used to call her Princess, but that's definitely not okay now.
Miss Ning?
It doesn't seem very good either.
Empress?
Hiss...
"Young, Young Master."
Just as Wei Changtian was suddenly lost in thought, Ning Yu Ke lowered her head and reminded him softly:
"If you don't mind, you can just call me Yu Ke in the future. That's how Daddy calls me..."
"Yu Ke? Okay, let's do that."
Wei Changtian was slightly stunned, but he didn't care too much about such trivial matters as titles. After agreeing, he changed the subject.
"Well, I came to you today mainly to discuss with you what we are going to do next."
"Now that you have established yourself as king, you should take on the important task of governing the country."
"I don't understand these things, and I can't send people to assist you."
"So everything depends on you... But if you really encounter any major events that can't be solved, you can go to Chu Xianping. I will inform him in advance."
"..."
Delegating power to Ning Yu Ke was a decision Wei Changtian had made long ago.
Although he could completely "rule from behind the curtain", it was really unnecessary to do so.
Anyway, Chu Xianping had been in charge of all the affairs of Shu before, and it shouldn't make any difference now that it was replaced by Ning Yu Ke.
As for why he didn't directly let the former assist the latter...
Just kidding, there's only one military advisor, and I still need to use him.
"Young Master, this servant will definitely not let you down."
On the other side, Ning Yu Ke, who was "entrusted with an important task", nodded solemnly, and the tassels of the golden hairpin in her hair also swayed slightly.
"Well, it's best if that's the case."
Wei Changtian raised his teacup and took a sip of tea. He glanced at Ning Yu Ke, who immediately picked up the pot to refill his tea, and continued:
"There's also Ning Yongnian."
"He will definitely not allow you to claim the title of king and emperor in Shu. Although the war with Dafeng is currently dragging him down, he may deal with us later, but I don't think he will wait too long."
"Of course, I will deal with this matter for you, and I will also find experts to protect your safety. You just need to sit firmly in this position."
"But you should also be more careful on your own. I don't want to suddenly hear the news of your assassination one day."
"I only have this one request for you, and I hope you can do it."
"..."
"Yes, Young Master, please rest assured..."
Hearing Ning Yongnian, there was a momentary change in Ning Yu Ke's expression.
But she quickly regained her composure and nodded earnestly again: "This servant understands."
"It's good that you understand."
Wei Changtian drank the second cup of tea in one gulp and waved his hand to stop Ning Yu Ke from refilling it.
The conversation was almost over here. He still had a lot of things to do now. Anyway, he would have to deal with this "female emperor" in the future, so let's stop here today.
"Alright, you've been tired all day, go to rest early."
Wei Changtian stood up and said casually, then wanted to put on his coat and leave.
Ning Yu Ke followed him all the way to the rosewood coat rack, took the black robe hanging on it in her hand, and made it clear that she wanted to serve him to put on his clothes.
Well, how is this getting more and more like a maid?
"Thank you."
Wei Changtian was slightly stunned, but he didn't refuse, allowing Ning Yu Ke to carefully put on his robe.
But just as the last tie was about to be fastened, her white fingers slowly stopped.
"Young, Young Master..."
"Why don't you just stay, stay tonight..."
The trembling voice was not loud, and Wei Changtian once thought that he was hallucinating.
But when he looked down and saw Ning Yu Ke's red ears, he knew that the sentence just now should be true.
Huh?
Why did she suddenly want to throw herself into my arms?
Ning Yu Ke used to like him, but since he explicitly rejected her, she hasn't been like this again, has she?
Is she getting carried away after becoming the empress?
Speaking of which, her performance tonight has been a little strange.
Although she had always been obedient to him before, she had never been as humble as she was today.
Wait, could it be because...
"Do you think I don't trust you?"
Wei Changtian frowned and fastened the last tie himself.
"Are you afraid that I will one day seize your power, so you want to show your loyalty in this way?"
"..."
A trace of panic flashed in her eyes. The next second, her long skirt touched the ground, and Ning Yu Ke knelt down without even thinking.
"Young, Young Master, this servant..."
"Answer me, is that what it is."
"Yes..."
"..."
Sure enough.
Ning Yu Ke was indeed afraid that she would be wary of her after taking power, so she was so eager to show her loyalty in various ways.
This can explain it.
After all, for most women in this world, chastity is their most precious thing.
Perhaps in Ning Yu Ke's opinion, as long as she gave herself to him, he might trust her a little more.
"You don't have to do this."
"If I didn't trust you, I wouldn't let you sit on this throne."
"So as long as you don't betray me, your worries are all unnecessary."
"..."
After a pause, he glanced at Ning Yu Ke, who was still kneeling on the ground.
Wei Changtian didn't help her up, but left one last sentence, and then turned and pushed the door open and left.
"Also, don't kneel down to people with your current status anymore, and don't use humble terms in the future."
"Servant and the like, it's too awkward."
