Eunuch Su, Eunuch Su!

When Hui Ming opened her eyes, the sound of the fourth watch had just rung out from outside.

The sky brightened early in July. The windows were pasted with exceptionally light and thin plain green gauze. Just relying on the light from outside, one could clearly see the scene inside the room.

Hui Ming blinked and looked up at Eunuch Su who was close at hand.

Eunuch Su had not woken up yet. With his peach blossom eyes closed, his lips were tightly pursed together even in his sleep, making him appear particularly indifferent and aloof. It made it impossible to associate him with the Eunuch Su from last night, who was so passionate and affectionate, gentle everywhere.

Thinking of everything that happened last night, Hui Ming's face flushed slightly, and her gaze towards Eunuch Su was filled with even more deep affection.

Perhaps it was due to being a eunuch, but Eunuch Su's complexion was exceptionally fair and smooth, almost on par with a beautiful woman's. Hui Ming looked on with a hint of envy. Her palms itched, and she wanted to reach out and touch his face. However, she felt sorry for Eunuch Su, who had been very busy with official duties these past few days, leaving early and returning late every day. She was afraid that touching him rashly would wake him up. After thinking for a while, she finally held back and withdrew her hand.

But Su Jin hadn't slept with anyone for a long time, let alone in such a close embrace. Even with such slight movements, his brows furrowed slightly. Under Hui Ming's gaze, he woke up.

After opening his eyes, Su Jin looked at Hui Ming in front of him, stunned for a moment as if he was still in a dream. After regaining his senses, he smiled at Hui Ming as gently as a flower tree blooming in the snow: "When did you wake up?"

"Just now." Hui Ming couldn't help but smile as well. Since Eunuch Su was already awake, she sat up too. Last night, the two of them had tossed and turned for a long time before finally falling asleep in each other's arms. They didn't feel anything while asleep. But now that she was awake, she felt a little sore and achy in her arms and neck.

Hui Ming knelt on the bed and rubbed her neck with her backhand. Before she could press a few times, a strong and warm palm appeared on her shoulder, gently massaging her.

Eunuch Su's fingers were fair and slender, but his palms were not as delicate as hers. Perhaps because he had done a lot of hard labor when he first entered the palace, there were even many calluses on his palms.

Hui Ming's inner garment had long since fallen off somewhere after last night's activities. At this moment, she was only wearing a moon-white bellyband, exposing most of her back. Eunuch Su's palm naturally landed directly on her shoulder.

Hui Ming had her back to Eunuch Su and couldn't see his movements. The skin on her shoulders and back seemed to become more sensitive. Her eyes fell vaguely on the carved edges of the wooden lattice door, but all her attention seemed to be drawn to Eunuch Su's hand. His slightly rough palm unintentionally brushed against her shoulder, and she couldn't help but stiffen her back, as if frozen. Even the hairs on her body stood on end.

Su Jin was completely focused on Hui Ming in front of him, so naturally, he could see the change in her body. He paused, extended a finger, and gently traced the line of her raised skin. Immediately afterward, he heard Hui Ming gasp and couldn't help but shrink back a little.

Hui Ming covered her arms and turned around, her cheeks flushed slightly. However, in broad daylight, she couldn't be as unrestrained as she was at night. She just lowered her head and explained, "It's a little itchy…"

Turning around, the enchanting scenery in front of Hui Ming suddenly slammed into Su Jin's eyes.

Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but think of the various sensations from last night. His breath hitched, and he could only hurriedly look away, grabbing Hui Ming's inner garment that had been taken off last night, unfolding it, and draping it over her shoulders.

After Hui Ming put on her clothes, Su Jin's voice sounded much calmer, only worried: "We shouldn't have slept like that last night. Your neck must be sore."

Hui Ming's neck was indeed a little uncomfortable, but besides her neck, there were other places that were a little sore, but it was not easy to say it out loud. At this moment, looking at Eunuch Su, who seemed to be in high spirits and not bothered at all, she couldn't help but complain with a hint of envy: "It's all because of you, you just wouldn't let go!"

Hearing Hui Ming's words, Su Jin's calm face also flushed red. He lowered his head, his voice tinged with shame: "I'm sorry, otherwise, lie down, and I'll give you a good massage."

It was strange to say that when their passions were high last night, they were both competing to be more unrestrained. But now, in the bright daylight, bathed in the morning light, they both seemed to have become polite and restrained in unison.

Just like now, hearing Eunuch Su's words, Hui Ming's first reaction was to refuse: "How can I let you do such a thing?"

As if it wasn't him who had done those things for her last night!

This thought flashed through Su Jin's mind, but he couldn't say it out loud. Just as he was about to persuade her a few more words, Yuan Bao's knock came from outside the door: "Master?"

Yuan Bao was always sensible and would never barge in without permission. However, looking at Hui Ming's disheveled appearance, Su Jin still couldn't help but help her lie down, pulling the thin quilt over her tightly. Only then did he frown and ask aloud: "What is it?"

"His Majesty has summoned the imperial physician. They request your presence," Yuan Bao replied briskly.

The truth behind the Emperor's "serious illness" was known not only to Su Jin but also to Hui Ming. Therefore, after hearing this, she didn't take it to heart. However, according to common sense, with the Emperor being ill, Su Jin, as the highly trusted Chief Eunuch, couldn't afford to delay.

Therefore, upon hearing this, although Su Jin was reluctant, he still agreed. After asking Yuan Bao to withdraw, he got up and quickly dressed himself while saying to Hui Ming: "I'm afraid I won't have time for breakfast at home. You rest a little longer and have your meal before leaving at your leisure."

Hui Ming had just shared a bed with Eunuch Su last night, so naturally, she was reluctant to part. However, she knew that the Emperor's matter was official business. Even if she disregarded the time and went to work with him, not only would they not be able to walk together for long, but it might also delay Eunuch Su's duties. Therefore, she didn't say much at this moment and agreed. Then, she got up, wrung out a towel for Eunuch Su in warm water, and brought him warm water to drink.

Under Hui Ming's personal care, in less than a quarter of an hour, Eunuch Su was all tidied up. He walked to the door in a few strides, then turned back to look at Hui Ming and said: "I'll be going then?"

This scene was very much like a wife sending her husband off to work. Hui Ming had this thought flash through her mind and just smiled, nodding her head. Like a newlywed wife, she reminded him: "Be careful."

Su Jin agreed and turned to take two steps before hearing Hui Ming call him again from inside the room.

Su Jin turned around. Hui Ming was still smiling as she walked up to him in a few steps.

Su Jin was puzzled and lowered his head with an inquiring look. However, this posture was convenient for Hui Ming. She took the opportunity to raise her hand and gently caressed Eunuch Su's cheek. Then, looking very satisfied, she tilted her head and smiled: "I wanted to try it this morning. Your face is so soft!"

Because Yuan Bao was waiting outside in the corridor, Hui Ming didn't dare to speak too loudly. In order to hear clearly, Su Jin even lowered his head and leaned closer, his face full of concentration. However, after hearing what she said, his expression suddenly froze. He looked back at her with a helpless look in his eyes.

It was this look. Last night, when Eunuch Su was being "intimate" with her, he had used this look to look at her, except that it was more moist and tender than now.

Seeing this now, Hui Ming's heart skipped a beat. Feeling a little embarrassed, she smiled again and quickly turned back into the room.

Looking at the hurriedly closed door in front of him, Su Jin also gently curved his lips. He reached out and touched the spot where Hui Ming had just touched, pressing lightly, before straightening up, turning around, and walking out.

As soon as he was out of sight, Su Jin's expression turned serious again. He was once again the unsmiling, gloomy, and aloof Chief Eunuch, without a trace of the warmth he had shown in the room.

Only those who knew him well, like Yuan Bao, could vaguely discern a trace of something different in his impassive expression. As they walked halfway, Yuan Bao couldn't help but ask: "Master is in a good mood today?"

Su Jin glanced at him indifferently but didn't say anything. However, Yuan Bao wasn't afraid at all. Instead, he seemed even more certain of something. Although he didn't dare to say anything more, he secretly thought to himself -

Indeed, Master is in a good mood. It seems Aunt Hui must have said something nice to him again. Look, his eyes are sparkling with spring! Oh my…

Su Jin, who was walking briskly, naturally wouldn't know what his apprentice was thinking behind his back. The closer he got to Qiande Palace, the more his thoughts were gradually pulled away from the warm and fragrant jade of last night. By the time he stepped into the gate of Qiande Palace, he was even more awe-inspiring, focusing all his attention on attending to the Emperor.

The Emperor's legs and feet were indeed a little inconvenient and he was already having difficulty walking. However, after the imperial physician left Qiande Palace, all the palace servants in Qiande Palace had heard the news that the Emperor's condition had worsened and he was now paralyzed in bed, unable to move at all.

By noon, the Emperor had slept for more than two hours. Qiande Palace had no choice but to summon the imperial physician again. After acupuncture, they finally managed to wake the Emperor up.

Su Jin's expression became even more serious. He personally guarded the dragon bed, not leaving even a step away. He sent off one after another minister and concubine who came to pay their respects and inquire about the Emperor's health, but on the Emperor's orders, he didn't allow anyone to stay in the Emperor's presence for long.

It wasn't until dusk, when Prince Rui, who had come to pay his respects but was once again turned away at the door, called Su Jin out of the hall and asked with concern: "Is Father's condition really that serious?"

Su Jin's expression was almost gloomier than Prince Rui's. He didn't speak but just nodded silently.

Prince Rui's expression became even more anxious. He lowered his voice and asked: "You're always by Father's side, do you know what's on his mind…?"

Su Jin only showed a look of indignation and turned his head to say: "His Majesty mentioned this morning that no matter what, the Crown Prince is the rightful heir."

"Bullshit rightful heir!" Prince Rui cursed under his breath. He inquired about the Emperor's condition a few more times, then, as if he had made up his mind, he flung his sleeves and left.

It was only after watching Prince Rui's resolute figure disappear that Su Jin finally slowly lowered his eyes. He thought of the news he had gathered from the Department of Internal Security regarding the recent movements of Prince Rui's mansion, and his eyes turned cold.

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