As soon as the imperial edict came out, Mo Yu started preparing things at Weiwuhou. Ruan Hongmao, An Ruochen and everyone else were busy, preparing for tomorrow's expedition.
Panlong Hall
Yi Jinyi kept writing on the memorials with the pen in his hand, and the memorials on the table had been piled up into a small mountain.
He has been dealing with state affairs for a long time now, Yi Jinyi sighed heavily.
"well… "
Eunuch Li beside him looked at Yi Jinyi busy and asked in a low voice.
"Your Majesty, you have been handling state affairs for three hours straight. Take a break and don't overwork yourself. I am worried about your health."
Yi Jinyi then breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the memorials that had just been processed in front of him, now only a few scattered ones were left.
He straightened his back, stretched out his hand and pressed his temple, rubbing it to relieve the tiredness in his body.
Upon seeing this, Eunuch Li immediately called for help.
"Come here, prepare dinner for the emperor."
At the command, the palace maids brought a large amount of food from the back.
A fragrance lingered at the tip of his nose and took a long time to dissipate. Only then did Yi Jinyi realize that he had not eaten for a long time.
He picked up the chopsticks and started eating. After he was full, he dealt with some memorials and things, then changed his clothes and went to bed.
He sent away the maids of Panlong Palace, made some preparations, put on a nightgown, and quietly left the roof to avoid the numerous eyes.
The figure that passed by was quick and agile, avoiding the eyes of many people.
Weiwuhouwai
Looking at the high city wall, Yi Jinya jumped over with all her might.
She entered through the window skillfully. Mo Yu noticed the commotion, asked all the maids to go down, and left the yard where she was resting.
"Come out."
Yi Jinyi smiled softly, and a figure slowly walked out from behind the bed.
"How do you know it was me?"
As Yi Jinyi spoke, he walked over and put his arms around Mo Yu's waist. Mo Yu also responded positively and put his arms around Yi Jinyi's neck.
"How could I not know it was you? Apart from you, no one else would be so bold, right?"
Yi Jinyi smiled slightly and scratched the tip of Mo Yu's nose with his hand.
Mo Yu dodged the touch and looked at Yi Jinyi with dissatisfaction.
"Itchy, don't touch it."
Yi Jinyi didn't take it seriously. He reached out and pinched Mo Yu's waist gently. Ambiguity flowed between the two of them, and even their breathing became heavier unconsciously.
Mo Yu frowned slightly, he reached out and pushed, but it was of no use.
Yi Jinyi took control of the area, and Mo Yu had no choice but to let his hands play with it.
"Okay, what do you want to talk to me about today? The palace is busy with government affairs, how can you have time to come to see me?"
Yi Jinyi smiled playfully and breathed on Mo Yu's neck.
"Government affairs are not as important as you. I miss you and come to see you."
Mo Yu didn't say anything, but the feeling in his body came naturally.
Just when he was enjoying it, Yi Jinyi's head suddenly left.
His expression suddenly became solemn.
He looked at Yi Jinyi hesitantly, and finally, as if he had made up his mind, he looked at Mo Yu firmly.
His hands gently stroked Mo Yu's perfect and gentle outline.
With reluctance in his eyes, he said: "You must be careful this time. I have no way to protect you from the dangers of the battlefield. I can only watch you. Mo Yu, you must come back safely."
Yi Jinyi has always been a playful person who never takes anything to heart, but the person in front of him seems like a different person, serious like never before.
Mo Yu's originally smiling expression gradually became serious, and he looked at the person opposite him seriously.
He understood Yi Jinyi's worries and helplessness. He didn't say anything, but just reached out and held Yi Jinyi's hand.
All words are left unsaid.
Neither of them spoke, and the space fell silent instantly.
Yi Jinyi lowered his eyes and watched the two people's fingers intertwined and tightly clasped together, as if nothing could separate them.
Gradually, Yi Jinyi hid the complicated emotions in his eyes and said quietly: "Mo Yu, I want to drink, is that ok?"
Mo Yu naturally agreed that tonight was a time for the two of them.
Mo Yu took out a pot of wine that he had collected for many years from his house. It was a pot of mellow wine with a fragrant aroma.
“Good wine!”
Mo Yu smiled proudly.
"Of course, the wine for His Majesty can't be too bad. This is the fine wine that our Marquis Weiwu has treasured for a long time. We dare not drink it."
Yi Jinyi smiled happily, looking very happy. The two of them took the wine and poured it into their mouths, saying a few words from time to time.
With slightly red cheeks and dazed eyes, Yi Jinyi put his arms around Mo Yu's waist and the two of them hugged each other tightly.
Yi Jinyi felt like he had a lot of things he wanted to tell him one by one, but he didn't know how to say them.
Being a little drunk, Yi Jinyi felt like telling him everything.
"Mo Yu, I feel so useless that I can't even ask you not to go to the border. The border is so dangerous. I'm afraid... I'm afraid you will end up like Lord Mo..."
After Mo Yu heard this, his hand that was gently stroking the back of Yi Jinyi's head was stunned.
Then he slowly stroked back and forth.
Yi Jinyi realized that there was something wrong with what he said, so he stopped and didn't dare to speak.
"Just now... I shouldn't have..."
Mo Yu reacted and knew what he meant.
"It's okay. It's okay to say it. Besides, I want to go there on my own. It has nothing to do with you. And I will never let what happened back then happen again."
Yi Jinyi didn't say anything, but buried his head in Mo Yu's neck, taking in his scent.
The air was filled with a rich aroma, sweet and delicious, accompanied by the charming smell of Mo Yu.
But today I always feel something is wrong.
Tomorrow is the day of departure. If he continues, he is afraid that he will be exhausted and his spirits will not be very good tomorrow.
"Mo Yu, you know what I mean, just take me."
Yi Jinyi grabbed Mo Yuzu's hand and looked into Mo Yu's eyes with reluctance in his eyes. He was reluctant to let Mo Yu go to the battlefield, but he had no other way.
There was a complexity in his eyes that even Mo Yu couldn't see.
Mo Yu hesitated for a long time, staring closely at Yi Jinyi's eyes. Helplessly, he loosened his hand and the strength in his hand weakened.
With a doting attitude that he himself was not even aware of, he approached with determination.
Mo Yu was in a passive state at the beginning, but slowly, not knowing who took the initiative, the two of them got closer and closer.
Yi Jinyi no longer had the rationality to think about what consequences such behavior would bring to him. He just wanted to give his body and heart to Mo Yu.
... ...
Mo Yu hugged Yi Jinyi tightly in his arms, with only satisfaction in his heart. He gently brushed the sweat off Yi Jinyi's face and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely come back safely."
Yi Jinyi nodded firmly: "I believe you."
Yi Jinyi closed his eyes, enjoying the tranquility of the moment. Even though he hadn't left yet, he was already filled with reluctance to leave.