How was he going to explain to Gu Huai what the ointment was used for?
Imperial Physician Gu took the box from Gu Huai's hands with a red face and put it aside.
As if realizing his mistake, Gu Huai lowered his head and said in a low voice: "I'm sorry, brother. I didn't know I couldn't touch it."
Imperial Physician Gu was amenable to persuasion but not coercion. Seeing Gu Huai lower his head and admit his mistake, he couldn't blame him. He couldn't help but rub the youth's head: "It's fine. It's just that this ointment is for Guijun. Children shouldn't touch things used by adults."
"I'm not a child anymore, brother." Gu Huai sighed in his heart. He was about to turn eighteen, but Imperial Physician Gu still treated him like a child. It was true that he enjoyed being doted on by Imperial Physician Gu, but he didn't want to be treated like a child forever.
He had already grown up and was no longer the child who could only be trampled on. He could also shelter his brother from the wind and rain and hold up the sky.
"I know you've already grown up. Alright, go out and play. I'm almost done here."
Seeing his firm attitude, Gu Huai didn't want to make Imperial Physician Gu angry and obediently left. However, he was still curious about what Imperial Physician Gu had made and why his face had turned red when he asked.
After Gu Huai left, he called for his subordinate and described the ointment he saw in detail. He asked: "Do you know what this is?"
The subordinate paused and hesitated: "It seems to be used by men to lubricate themselves when they're having fun …"
After saying that, the subordinate quickly added: "Of course, this is only my wild guess. It might not be the real thing."
Gu Huai was silent. When he thought of Imperial Physician Gu's face turning red when he asked about it, how could he not be sure? It was most likely what his subordinate said.
When did his brother learn how to make this kind of thing? Based on his brother's proficiency, it clearly wasn't his first time. Gu Huai carefully recalled their interactions over the years and tried to find clues from his memories.
Imperial Physician Gu still didn't know that his secret was about to be exposed. He calmed down and finished the last step. He took out a small jade bottle and filled it with the ointment. Looking at the ointment, Imperial Physician Gu let out a long sigh of relief.
The portion she made this time should be enough to last her for a while. Next time, she should find another place to make it. It would be too embarrassing if Gu Huai saw her making it at home.
The finished ointment was quickly delivered to Shang Junlin. Shang Junlin put it away and placed it in the drawer beside the bed.
"What is Your Majesty doing?" Shen Yu had just finished watering the flowers and plants outside. When he walked in, he saw Shang Junlin bending over the bed and doing something.
Shang Junlin stood up straight, turned around and walked towards Shen Yu: "Didn't Imperial Physician Gu almost run out of the cosmetics he sent last time? He sent some more."
"Did His Majesty squeeze him to do it?" Shen Yu saw through him: "He is a good imperial physician. Why does His Majesty keep making him do this kind of thing?"
"This is also for A Yu's health," Shang Junlin had his own reasons: "Imperial Physician Gu is helping A Yu to nurse her body. Naturally, he has to take care of all aspects."
"If His Majesty didn't force me to do it, he wouldn't need these things," Shen Yu said angrily.
Ever since the last time, Shang Junlin always liked to force him to do it. Although he didn't finish it, he was able to satisfy Shang Junlin's craving.
All the court officials could feel that the Emperor was in a good mood recently.
The aristocratic officials thought that Shang Junlin was in a good mood because he beat them in the matter of women becoming officials. They were unhappy, but they couldn't show it. This made them very upset for a while.
Other than them, the other officials all hoped that Shang Junlin's good mood could last for a while longer.
He Chengyu, Jiang Huaiqing, and Fang Jiayi had all entered the Hanlin Academy. Even if the others were unhappy, they couldn't say anything now that the matter had been settled.
Fang Jiayi's essay was circulated among the students. Other than a few people who had a strong prejudice against women, the rest of the students didn't have any doubts about Fang Jiayi taking second place in the imperial examinations.
Seeing that there was no movement outside, the aristocratic officials were furious. Of course, they wouldn't let the matter rest. They bribed a few students to talk about the disadvantages of women becoming officials. They were attacked by the other students and could only leave the matter unsettled.
"Luckily, A Yu predicted this in advance. Otherwise, there would be trouble." Shang Junlin was holding the secret letter that the Hidden Dragon Guards had just presented to him. He was in a good mood and the corners of his lips curled up.
"What happened?" Shen Yu brewed tea for the two of them and pushed one of the cups in front of Shang Junlin.
"The aristocratic families really sent people to stir up trouble among the students. We prepared in advance and didn't cause any trouble. Take a look." Shang Junlin handed the secret letter to Shen Yu.
Shen Yu opened it and read ten lines at a glance. "They underestimated the power of the poor too much. They also didn't understand what the most important thing in the hearts of these scholars who haven't stepped into the officialdom. They haven't been tainted by the fame and fortune of the officialdom, so their hearts have their own gullies.
They also have a lot of ambition. "
Shen Yu had dealt with these people a lot in his previous life. In the eyes of the officialdom, they might be simple and easy to use. However, if you thought that they were stupid and could be manipulated, you would be wrong.
"When it comes to the matters of the imperial court, it's easy to distort the truth by word of mouth. I have to think of a way to let every place in Da Huan know the exact situation of the imperial court."
Shen Yu lowered his eyes and pondered. In his previous life, Shang Junlin's reputation had become like that. On one hand, it was because of King Yue and the others. On the other hand, it was because there was a huge gap in information between the imperial court and the local government. There was no way to spread the news of what Shang Junlin had done to the local government. The news that they received was what others wanted them to hear.
"Is A Yu talking about the imperial court bulletin?"
"Yes, but not all of it. It needs to be more detailed. Not only will the local government know about the various decisions and measures made by the imperial court, but the imperial court will also know about the local government's situation." In his previous life, Shen Yu had an information network that covered almost all of Da Huan. However, it was different from the one he proposed today.
This idea was inspired by Shen Yue. If they could exchange information and reduce the time difference, it would be more beneficial for the imperial court to control the local government.
"What does A Yu think?" Shang Junlin thought deeply for a while and felt that this method was indeed beneficial.
"Your Majesty can discuss with the ministers, but you can't squeeze me for everything." Shen Yu rested his chin on his hands and looked at Shang Junlin with a smile.
"You …" Shang Junlin was helpless. "Fine, I will discuss with the Prime Minister and the others first. After the discussion comes to a conclusion, you can see if there is anything that can be changed."
"The Prime Minister and the others are much better than me." Shen Yu only cared about the idea and didn't want to worry about how to implement it. The ministers in the imperial court knew enough about Da Huan. With Shang Junlin's supervision, the final method wouldn't be wrong.
Shang Junlin saw that he didn't want to participate too much and didn't force him. He was willing to satisfy A Yu no matter what kind of life he wanted to live.
"Your Majesty, many flowers have bloomed in the imperial garden. Let's go and enjoy the flowers." The thing Shen Yu did the most every day when he saw Shang Junlin was reviewing reports. It was rare for the weather to be good recently. In a few days, it would be hot. He wanted to take advantage of the weather to walk outside more.
"Imperial Physician Gu also said that you should walk more." Shang Junlin didn't have any objections. He put away the things and took Shen Yu out.
The evening sun shone on people's bodies, making them feel warm and fuzzy. Shen Yu narrowed his eyes in satisfaction.
All kinds of flowers bloomed in the Imperial Garden. Colorful flowers dotted the sea of green, competing with each other in terms of beauty. It was too beautiful to behold.
The fragrance of the flowers was carried by the breeze. Shen Yu pulled Shang Junlin's sleeve: "Your Majesty, how many kinds of flowers are there?"
"Almost all the flowers in Da Huan that can survive in the capital are here. See if there is anything you like. I will ask Meng Chang to bring some to you." Shang Junlin was not interested in flowers and plants. The flowers and plants in the palace had always been taken care of by the palace servants.
Shen Yu walked and stopped. Occasionally, when he saw something he liked, he would stop for a while. The more fragrant the flowers were, the more it attracted a few butterflies.
"Don't you know that the flowers here can't be picked? You have already picked a basket of flowers. Who asked you to come here? "
Shang Junlin frowned when he heard a noise in front of him. Eunuch Meng quickly walked over: "This servant will go and take a look."
After a while, Eunuch Meng came back: "Shen Yue came to pick flowers. She was seen by the steward auntie who passed by and was reprimanded."
Shen Yu, who was about to leave, stopped: "Shen Yue? Why did she come to the imperial garden? "
As he spoke, he walked in the direction of the sound.
"What happened?"
The man's majestic voice sounded. The palace servants all knelt down. The slightly older palace servant saluted and said: "Replying to Your Majesty, this palace maid may not know the rules here and picked some flowers. This servant has already reprimanded her."
She didn't know that Shen Yue knew them. She was afraid that she would lose her life because of a small matter, so she subconsciously protected her.
Shen Yue looked at the palace maid who had just reprimanded her in surprise. She hurriedly bowed her head and admitted her mistake.
"You can leave first. You stay." Shen Yu pointed to Shen Yue.
The palace maid looked at Shen Yue before leaving. She wanted to say something, but was pulled away by Eunuch Meng.
"Get up. Why did you pick these flowers?" Shen Yu asked.
"This servant wanted to make flower cakes for the Old Imperial Concubine. I looked for the best place with flowers and found this place. I didn't notice that the flowers here can't be picked. This servant knows her mistake."
"I'll forgive you for your first offense. Forget it." Shen Yu looked at the basket of flowers beside her and curiously asked, "You used flowers to make food directly?"
"Not only flowers. If you are interested in pies made with flowers, this servant will send some to Yuzhang Palace after this servant makes them." Shen Yue lowered her head. In fact, she was also in the experimental stage. She wasn't sure if the pies she made would be delicious.
Shen Yu was in a good mood when she walked around the imperial garden on a whim and got a new snack.
After walking around, she returned to Yuzhang Palace. The small kitchen had already prepared the meal.
Shang Junlin said that if anyone could satisfy the noble lord, he would be heavily rewarded. Because of this sentence, the people in the small kitchen tried different ways to make delicious food every day.
Shen Yu had a good appetite recently. She ate more than when she first came to the palace. The loss of her last illness was finally slowly made up. She also gained some weight.
Shang Junlin felt good when he hugged her.
Shang Junlin was relieved that she finally recovered a little. After the last illness, Shen Yu's appetite greatly decreased. Seeing that she was getting thinner and thinner, Shang Junlin was distressed. However, there was nothing he could do. He could only instruct the small kitchen to be more careful and think of ways to let Shen Yu eat more.
Imperial Physician Gu didn't recommend eating too much nourishment such as bird's nest. The body that had been damaged for a long time couldn't bear too much nourishment. It could only be nourished a little.
Shen Yu also didn't like to eat these nourishing foods. Shang Junlin simply fed her every ten days.
"Am I eating more now than before? Will I become fat if I continue to eat like this? " At night, Shen Yu lay in Shang Junlin's arms. She frowned as she recalled her recent appetite.
"How is A Yu fat?" Shang Junlin held Shen Yu's wrist and pinched it. "You don't have much meat."
Shen Yu looked at his wrist. It was a strong contrast with Shang Junlin's. The latter's wrist was strong and strong, while his was white and thin. He didn't have much meat.
He turned around and lay face to face in Shang Junlin's arms. As he moved, Shang Junlin's inner garment was pushed aside, revealing half of his chest.
Shang Junlin's body was covered with a layer of well-proportioned muscles. It was just right and didn't appear exaggerated. When he wore clothes, it couldn't be seen. When there was no clothes covering, one could see the smooth lines of his muscles.
Shen Yu didn't have much muscle. Because of his body, his flesh was soft in both lifetimes. He was a little envious of Shang Junlin. However, he didn't know that Shang Junlin loved every part of him.
Shen Yu poked Shang Junlin's firm muscles. "Your Majesty is still the best."
"If A Yu likes, you can look and touch as much as you want." Shang Junlin let go of Shen Yu's hand and pressed the hand that was roaming around his body to his chest. His other hand wrapped around Shen Yu's waist. He said meaningfully, "Zhen loves every part of A Yu's body."
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