My Devil Emperor
Compensation, Accompanying.

It had already been seven days since the punishment on the Qiu residence. The atmosphere of the imperial palace stabilized again with more cautious workers.

What happened to the Qiu residence was indeed the worst that had ever existed in history. There is nothing left of that family. The good news is that even though they had planned a rebellion, but still his ancestors had a good record, therefore, his funeral was still done properly.

Moreover, ever since what ZiXuan had done and known to Yuan, the two looked away. It was more precisely Yuan who avoided ZiXuan.

The girl simply stayed in the room, read a book, take a walk around her residence, or attended tea invites from the Queen Mother, Empress Dowager and Consort Mother Zhu.

If ZiXuan came to see him, he always had a reason to dodge. Either pretend to be asleep, or tell Jingli and Yunniang that he is busy.

Yuan did not hate him for taking advantage of him or fear what was on the man's mind, but simply felt disappointed. Do you understand how it feels when the person you like turns out to only think of you as a pawn in his game? ZiXuan might never like it. What he's been doing to her is just having fun. Just bothering him because he is bored. What else did he expect?

Right now, the girl was sitting with her face cupped and eyes looking at the small pink flowers. Actually the flower had not bloomed yet, but he was already willing to die.

That afternoon, Yuan was walking alone around his residence. He only felt a little bored if he stayed in the room alone, too crowded if Jingli and Yunniang accompanied him.

Then, he accidentally saw that small, wild, almost withered flower growing behind his residence. Perhaps because the flower does not get water, and always basking in the sun makes it almost dead.

Yuan immediately brought the little flower to go home with him. Plant it in a small pot and give it water.

"What are you thinking?"

The voice pulled Yuan from the daydream. He turned his head and found that someone who looked familiar was already standing next to him.

Yuan frowned confusedly, he reached for the man from top to bottom and exclaimed, "Who are you!"

How not to panic when you see a man suddenly in your room? And how did that man get into His Majesty's harem?

Yuan standing. His lips were already open preparing to shout something, but the man quickly pulled his upper arm and covered his mouth.

The girl rebelled. He even bit the palm that covered his mouth, but the man in front of him was completely unaffected.

Yuan's mind wandered. What if someone entered and caught him along with a foreign man at this close distance? Emperor Xuan's proof would instantly kill him? What if her family gets dragged in too?

"What are you thinking? My voice, even you don't recognize it?" The man said again.

This time Yuan heard it clearly. Come to think of it, the man's voice did indeed sound familiar.

Eyes as beautiful as peach blossoms were observing the face of the man who was in front of him. A second later he slid. Seems surprised.

"I'll let you go if you don't yell."

Yuan nodded quickly. He also somewhat felt asphyxiated due to the man's silence.

"You—Your Majesty, why are you dressed like—ini?" asked Yuan gasping for breath after the man who turned out to be Emperor Xuan let go of his hand.

"What's wrong?" zixuan asked back while looking at herself.

Actually not weird. But the clothes the man was wearing were too simple. Just a white and blue suit with a water pattern on the bottom. Without the crown, without the clothes and robes of his greatness.

The upper hair is pinched with a white ribbon, while the lower part is left to be scattered.

Whatever the style of dress, ZiXuan still looks very handsome! It was just that this simple appearance made him look godly. There is no arrogance and arrogance. That was why Yuan had been unaware of the person in front of him.

"none. Why are you dressed like this?"

ZiXuan smiled faintly and thrust another suit into the direction of the girl.

Yuan looked at him not understanding.

"You want me to help you change your clothes?" zixuan asked as the girl only looked at the clothes in her hands.

"Ah? Nah! Not necessary. I can do it myself." Yuan quickly picked it up. He walked quickly towards the bulkhead that was in his room.

"Brother, you turn around first" he said with a flushed face.

ZiXuan smiled and obeyed his words.

"Don't turn around until I say I'm done."

"Mrs."

Despite not knowing why ZiXuan told her to change clothes, she chose instead to change her mind and help him change his clothes.

Yuan came out from there and walked back to ZiXuan who was still standing behind him.

"It's done," he said which made ZiXuan immediately twist his body.

"But—why did you tell me to change this outfit?" Yuan was observing himself. The suit was in the same color as the one ZiXuan wore. It's just this is the version. She also scratched her hair. Would it be strange if this simple outfit were combined with fancy jewelry on her head?

ZiXuan walked over, he took out a long piece of white ribbon, grasped Yuan's long black hair, and tied it neatly.

"Brother, why are we dressed like this?" ask Yuan again.

ZiXuan still did not give an answer. Instead, she clasped Yuan's hand and pulled him to walk behind the man.

***

The hustle and bustle of the people's market sounds like fun for someone who might just come out of his house after a long time.

The more the afternoon, the more people there are. Some are doing buying and selling transactions, some are just walking around and also eating at roadside shops.

Fragrant aroma of cake, snacks to heavy smelled along the way.

"Brother, why are we here?" yuan asked, getting confused. Was the man on a secret mission and needed his help again? Don't forget that ZiXuan's big and warm hand was still tightly clasping his hand. Never released for a second during the trip.

"Betting you play. As an apology," he replied briefly. ZiXuan turned his head, looking at the girl beside him. "You can do whatever you like. Buy whatever you want. I'm with you, "he continued.

Yuan blinked his eyes in disbelief. "Brother, you're sick, aren't you?"

The man just fell silent and kept looking into the eyes of his woman.

"Do you really mean it?" ask again by narrowing his eyes.

ZiXuan nodded and said, "Yes."

The girl was silent for a moment, before she finally smiled widely. "Then you don't regret it. Don't take me home before I ask! Come on!"

If it had been ZiXuan who had attracted Yuan to follow him, now Yuan who had changed his hand pulled the big hand to follow him.

ZiXuan followed him. He sat down and looked at the hands of those who were holding each other. Secretly, the man smiled faintly.

Apparently the girl was not messing with his words. In less than ten minutes, his hands were already filled with all sorts of pockets. From food bags to jewelry and accessories she buys by the roadside.

"You—are you going to eat it all?" zixuan asked in a bit of shock. The bag carried by the girl was dominated by a bag filled with food.

Yuan looked at him innocently and nodded. "Brothers want to?" ask her while handing out a paper bag filled with peanut cakes.

ZiXuan smiled wryly. "No. You just eat."

The girl just sniffed her shoulder and went back to eating the bean cake.

It did not feel the sun was sinking, but did not make the spirit of the beautiful girl recede. He was still actively carrying ZiXuan walking here and there since the food had run out.

"Xiao Li, aren't you tired?" The question made Yuan stop his steps.

"Are you tired?"

"Slightly, but—" Uncompleted ZiXuan spoke, the girl again withdrew her hand.

"Come on!"

The two of them entered together and walked towards the service desk.

"Boss, we order one room—"

"Wait!" ZiXuan cut him off and pulled Yuan to slightly move away from there.

"What's wrong?"

"Why are we here?"

Yuan looked at the man strangely. "What else? You said you were tired, so we just rest here."

"Staying?" ask again.

"Yes. Can I book a room now?" yuan said a little annoyed.

ZiXuan seemed to be still digesting Yuan's words. She thought she wanted to eat at her restaurant. Yueliang Pavilion is famous for its fine food menu. He also did not plan to spend the night outside the palace. Just bring Yuan to play outside.

"Brother? Brother?"

The soft voice that called out to him made ZiXuan come to a realization. He looked at Yuan doubtfully. "Why don't we just go back?"

Yuan raised his eyebrows. "Why?"

The man took a deep breath. "That, I still have some unfinished business," he said slowly.

The beautiful face that had seemed cheerful had returned grimly. "If you have unfinished business, why take me out? You come back." Yuan turned around, about to return to the service desk, but ZiXuan stopped him.

"You—you're angry?"

Yuan smiled and shook his head. "Where is it possible? Brother has more important business, how can I be angry with you? Brother just come back."

"What about you? You're not coming back with me?"

"Me?" yuan asked, pointing at himself. "It's okay. I still want to be here. Brother can have Jingli or Yunniang accompany me."

ZiXuan thought for a moment before suddenly pulling the girl's hand back to the service desk.

The boss who had been waiting for that returned a friendly smile. "Have you and Miss booked a room?"

"Mrs. Give us one of the nicest rooms."

"Good!"

Yuan turned his head quickly and looked at the man, puzzled. "Brother?"

ZiXuan also turned his head and smiled faintly. "It's okay. I accompanied you. The business is not important either."

"Master, here we go. The room is on the second floor at the far right."

ZiXuan looked back to the front. He received a key thread from the middle-aged man.

"thank you. Come on!" ZiXuan gently pulled the girl's hand. But just at the first step of the stairs, he stopped and looked back.

"What's up, brother?" asked Yuan, confused.

ZiXuan did not answer the girl's question, but he directly looked at the pavilion owner who happened to still be looking towards them. "Boss, please bring some snacks to our room" ZiXuan said. "Also the best wine here," he added.

"Good, Sir. We'll drop him off soon."

Then the two continued their steps.

Yuan excitedly opened the wooden door and entered ahead of ZiXuan.

The interior of the room was not as good and spacious as his residence in the palace, but quite comfortable.

ZiXuan followed behind him closing the door quietly, not even making a sound.

"You like her?"

Yuan turned around and looked at him with a smile. "Like. Brother, thank you."

ZiXuan returned the smile and said, "No problem."

Before long, the sound of knocking on the door sounded. ZiXuan who was closer in position, immediately opened the door and saw a male servant delivering some snacks and wine in one tray.

"Sir, your order," he said.

After the tray switched to ZiXuan's hand, the servant bowed and left from there.

The man closed the door and locked it. He walked towards the table to put the tray in his hand.

"Come here." ZiXuan looked at Yuan who was standing not far from the table and gave her a code to get closer.

With a slow step, Yuan walked up to the man and sat down in front of him.

"Yueliang Pavilion is most famous for its fine cuisine. Try." ZiXuan pushed some of the food to the girl in front of him.

Hearing the word 'good culinary' eyes as beautiful as peach blossoms were like shining. Without waiting for her to be told again, her hand began to pick up some food from the plate in front of her.

ZiXuan smiled. He himself only took one piece of rice cake and filled the full two small cups with the wine he ordered.

"How does it feel?"

Yuan raised his face. He swallowed all the food in his mouth before replying, "That must be better than my own. Brother, why did you only eat one?"

ZiXuan laughed softly. "I'm full just by watching you eat."

Yuan laughed and said, "I take that as a compliment."

ZiXua then thrust the cup filled with wine at Yuan. "Drink first."

The girl lowered her head to look at the cup in front of her. He hesitated and finally shook his head slowly. "Sorry, Brother. My tolerance for alcohol is really bad. I never dared to drink it" Yuan refused. He's telling the truth. As Han Yuan, he was unable to drink at all. Although Han Yuan and Zhou YanLi are two different people, to prevent the occurrence of unwanted things is better to be rejected.

ZiXuan looked at the girl in front of him with interested eyes. "How bad is that? Take it easy, I'll take care of you. Drink," he said.

Yuan grimacing. "Brother, I—"

"drink. Just one time. Ye know? Other than food, the wine in Yueliang Pavilion was the most famous in the capital. At least you should try once in a lifetime."

Yuan took a deep breath. He finally accepted the cup and said, "One time?"

The man in front of him nodded enthusiastically.

Yuan pressed his lips closer to the edge of the cup and began to sip a little of the clear liquid. His forehead wiggled. He immediately distanced the cup from his lips while shaking rapidly.

"Brother, this is so spicy. I—I can't drink it."

Which in the mean spicy it is not spicy chili. Yuan himself did not know how to describe it. Like spicy mint leaves and feels warm in the throat.

ZiXuan laughed softly and stood up. "You've got to spend it, honey." He held onto Yuan's hand which was holding the cup, pushing it back on the girl's red lips.

Because of that compulsion, inevitably Yuan spent it. He felt his head a little dizzy now.

"Come, have another drink."

"Brother—enough. I'm— I can't anymore."

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