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The Zhennan King stayed in the palace for lunch.

He said: “I have caught a lot of pheasants and hares, as well as wild deer and pangolins in the south. Does Your Majesty want to go and have a look?”

Ji Jinrong was not interested in these, so he shook his head.

The Zhennan King said: “I also brought back two famous chefs from the south. They are very good at cooking these wild animals. When they pass the assessment for the imperial kitchen, I will let them cook for Your Majesty.” As soon as the words fell, he saw Ji Jinrong’s eyes lit up slightly, as if a little flame had been ignited.

Ji Jinrong’s face remained calm and he just nodded slightly: “Hmm.” 

Whether it’s a pheasant or a hare, what’s so good about it, it’s best to put it on the table for him to appreciate! Ji Jinrong decided to give this person some points.

This guy doesn’t seem to be that annoying!

The Zhennan King smiled and sat next to Ji Jinrong to cook crabs for him.

Ji Jinrong looked at the big red-boiled crab in surprise. Although it smelled a bit fragrant, could this hard and red thing really be eaten? No one seemed to eat this in Dazhou.

The Zhennan King picked out the crab roe and leg meat, and pushed it together with the sauce towards Ji Jinrong. He said: “I originally wanted the imperial kitchen to finish cooking and then bring it for you, but I had to let Your Majesty know what it is you’re eating right now. This way of eating has been passed down from the south, and it has been quite popular in the capital recently. The imperial kitchen has made it for the first time, and it is best to eat this dish when the chrysanthemums are in bloom.” 

He thoughtfully poured a small bowl of wine for Ji Jinrong and said, “Have some more wine to warm your stomach.”

Ji Jinrong was a little dazed.

The actions of this person really made him feel a bit puzzled. Could it be that he really liked the original owner and wanted to support him in ascending the throne? It’s just that the original owner was too scared in his heart, so he never found out about other party’s feelings——

The original owner died too unjustly.

The Zhennan King shouted: “Your Majesty?”

Ji Jinrong came back to his senses and lifted his chopsticks to pick up a piece of crab meat, dipping it in the sauce to taste it. The crab meat was very delicious, and the sauce had a unique taste, which happened to remove the fishy smell that is indispensable to seafood. He smiled at the person: “Not bad.”

The Zhennan King kept watching Ji Jinrong, and after he saw Ji Jinrong’s satisfied smile, he went to cook the second crab. His tone was familiar, as if the two had been close friends for many years: “Although crab meat is fresh, it is cold in nature and cannot be eaten too much. It must be accompanied by yellow rice wine. Crab roe is also good. If Your Majesty likes it, you can order someone to make some crab roe dumplings to satisfy your craving in the next few days. After this season, the taste will not be as good.”

Ji Jinrong just finished tasting a piece of crab roe and thought it tasted very good. Upon hearing the Zhennan King say another way to eat, his eyes lit up again, and his tone was also tinged with joy: “Okay.”

Seeing that Ji Jinrong was eating happily, the Zhennan King was also very happy.

Of course he knows what Ji Jinrong likes, but Ji Jinrong’s body was too weak to eat too much of anything, and eating those things would only make him suffer. So he couldn’t secretly bring some fragrant and delicious food to satisfy Ji Jinrong’s small appetite like those people around him.

It’s a pity that Ji Jinrong’s body in this world is still too weak, otherwise he could take Ji Jinrong on a tour to the south and north, tasting all kinds of delicacies all over the country. Before Ji Jinrong is willing to ask him to help clear the meridians and strengthen the body, he could only search for famous chefs and ingredients first.

The Zhennan King quickly ate the remaining three crabs.

Ji Jinrong: “…”

The Zhennan King said: “Your Majesty is too weak to eat too much of these things.” He swept his gaze over Ji Jinrong’s body several times, “If Your Majesty is willing to let me clear the meridians of your whole body—”

Ji Jinrong immediately stopped looking at this person, and silently stretched out his chopsticks towards other dishes, with an expression that says ‘I like these other dishes very much and don’t want to eat more crabs’.

The Zhennan King smiled slightly.

His Majesty is truly adorable.

An exceptionally peaceful lunch.

After they had enough to eat and drink, the Zhennan King told Ji Jinrong about the matter of the Imperial College.

Ji Jinrong was slightly surprised. How could this Zhennan King actually be willing to mention the matter related to the court with him?

The Zhennan King seemed to see Ji Jinrong’s doubts, and explained: “Your Majesty has suffered a lot in the past. Your body was too weak, and I didn’t want Your Majesty to work too hard, so I handled the government affairs for you. Now Your Majesty is in good health, and taking care of some court matters is definitely not a problem.” His tone was sincere, “I would like to return the government affairs to Your Majesty.”

Ji Jinrong was really taken aback.

Could it be that the Zhennan King is testing him? If it was him, he would never hand over the power he had already obtained.

Maybe if he said a wrong word, this person would turn around and kill him immediately.

Ji Jinrong said: “I,” he took the initiative to reveal his weakness, “I ..stutter.”

The Zhennan King felt distressed upon hearing it. Even though he could almost choose the world he wanted to go to, he still couldn’t give Ji Jinrong a completely healthy body. In the past, he had experienced several worlds, and it is not impossible to force the mastermind to send Ji Jinrong here, but those bodies were too weak. Even if Ji Jinrong really came, it would not be much better than being seriously ill in bed.

The Zhennan King said: “Your Majesty, don’t worry about it.” He stared at Ji Jinrong, “Your Majesty, no one would dare to say anything. If anyone raises any objections, I will take care of him.”

Ji Jinrong’s heart jumped.

He raised his head and met the serious gaze of the other party.

The Zhennan King raised his hand suddenly, and gently wiped off the little oil stain from Ji Jinrong’s lips.

The atmosphere suddenly became ambiguous.

Seeing Ji Jinrong looking at him in astonishment, the Zhennan King finally couldn’t resist the impulse in his heart and bowed his head to kiss Ji Jinrong’s smooth forehead. 

After the kiss, he didn’t move away, but said in a half pressed position: “Your Majesty, I am willing to do anything for you. As long as—”

Ji Jinrong felt his scalp go numb, and the place where he was kissed was incredibly hot. He suddenly stood up and took a few steps away from the Zhennan King.

The Zhennan King didn’t press anymore.

He stopped immediately and stared at Ji Jinrong, saying, “Your Majesty, I will step down first.”

Ji Jinrong’s mind was in a mess.

Even though he was a few years older than the original owner, he still never had any chance to experience love. The Zhennan King’s aggressive approach made him a bit afraid and confused. He was keenly aware of what the words “as long as” meant. But if the cost of getting rid of the current predicament was to satisfy this person——

Ji Jinrong clenched his fist slightly.

Too much bullying !

This is equivalent to a robber robbing all your things first, and then telling you that he likes you. As long as you accept his “liking”, he will return your things to you—— what kind of liking is this! This robber also thought too well, let him take advantage of all good things!

Ji Jinrong went outside for a walk, and took a nap after finishing his meal. When he woke up, he found He Tai guarding on one side, and the servants rushed in as usual to help him wash and change his clothes.

He Tai said: “Your Majesty, the Zhennan King sent someone to invite you to Qinzheng Hall.”

Ji Jinrong said, “Okay.”

Given his current situation, if he really fought with the other party, he would only suffer losses. It’s better to accompany him to make some arrangements, perhaps he can find a breakthrough.

It is best to find an opportunity to test whether the Zhennan King is that “rogue minister and traitor”—if not, then where is he?

If he can’t stop that “rogue minister and traitor” from destroying the world, he won’t be able to return, let alone have a healthy body.

Could this Zhennan King be him?

Ji Jinrong was a little uncertain.

Only until now did he realize that he actually knew very little about Wei Tingjun. Wei Tingjun in front of him was very honest and upright, only when he used to mention that “Dazhou will be passed on to you after me” would Wei Tingjun become furious. Normally, Wei Tingjun would only prevent food that would affect his condition from appearing in front of him.

Although Ji Jinrong always scolded Wei Tingjun as a “rogue minister and traitor” in his heart, he still regarded Wei Tingjun as a simple and honest boy who had been with him since childhood.

However, if Wei Tingjun really was a simple and honest boy, can he hold back the civil and military forces of the Dazhou?

Would the surrounding countries be afraid of him if he was only a simple boy?

It’s not that he never heard of some things, it’s just that when other people talked about them, he subconsciously didn’t believe them. Compared with others, he was more willing to trust Wei Tingjun who has always been by his side.

If the Zhennan King is really that “powerful existence” described by the system, then the person he is facing now is undoubtedly the other side of Wei Tingjun that he has never seen before.

A side that Wei Tingjun never revealed in front of him.

Ji Jinrong clenched his fists and said to He Tai, “Lead the way.” 

After saying this, Ji Jinrong felt a bit funny again. As the emperor, he didn’t know where the Qinzheng hall was, where government affairs are handled. The original owner was really confused— forced to be confused.

Arriving outside the Qinzheng Hall, Ji Jinrong paused for a moment before stepping in. There were windows on both sides of the Qinzheng Hall, and it is the season when the chrysanthemums are in full bloom. The outside was full of colorful flowers, and even though only the chrysanthemums were planted, there was a feeling of a hundred flowers competing for beauty.

Ji Jinrong caught a glimpse of the Zhennan King who was sitting there reviewing the memorials.

The Zhennan King noticed Ji Jinrong’s arrival and got up, saying: “Your Majesty is here.” He walked around the small hill-like memorials, and came to Ji Jinrong, with an extremely sincere tone, “From now on, I can rest.”

Ji Jinrong: “…”

The Zhennan King comforted: “There are so many memorials because I went to the south for half a month this time, and I didn’t have time to deal with these— it’s not like this on weekdays.”

Ji Jinrong looked at the other party.

What the King of Zhennan couldn’t stand the most was Ji Jinrong’s gaze on him, feeling as if the desire that had been imprisoned in his body for a long time was about to burst out at any time. He couldn’t tell Ji Jinrong from the very beginning that he didn’t have any sweetheart, and there was only one person in his eyes—— even if had to slaughter through heaven and earth, he would still snatch him back from the hands of God.

But what His Majesty dislikes the most is this kind of person who disregards the principles and acts against heaven. His Majesty will never allow him to cross the line that was drawn earlier by even half a step.

But this is no longer Dazhou, and his majesty is no longer seriously ill.

He no longer wants to endure or restrain himself.

For His Majesty, only a few days have passed since the parting of life and death. But for him, it has been many lifetimes——

The longing that grew day and night had already driven him completely crazy.

He must cross that line.

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