A rebellious minister forced me to be a foolish king

Chapter 633 Rain on Camellia
Yuan Wuyou knew it very well.

During the banquet, she confronted the Northern Zhou and became the uncrowned King of Xiang, which directly blinded the eyes of the various forces on the border who were fighting petty battles. All the families came to curry favor with her in order to borrow her power and get a share of the pie. Gao Yanzong's appearance at this time naturally had the same purpose as them.

Even though she pointed out the reason for his trip, Gao Yanzong remained calm and smiled:

"They saw that you had become rich overnight and were doing well, so they wanted to curry favor with you, but I am the ex-husband who has a narrow vision and has come back to you. But I am not looking for you to get back together, I am happy for you, and I beg for your mercy."

This guy still has the same temper. He is very smart and shrewd. Although he doesn't often expose other people's secrets, he studies everyone's every move and state of mind in his heart.

To be honest, every time Yuan Wuyou realized how unpredictable and dangerous the man in front of her was, she felt tired, but in front of her, he always showed a vulnerable, pure, and touchable side. Even during physical contact, he spoke even less.

He always tries to please her by pretending to be good and weak in front of her, but she really falls for it.

There was heavy rain and thunder in my ears, and the sound of raindrops hitting the wall seemed to be breaking the tiles.

Yuan Wuyou looked at the man in front of him. Gao Yanzong always liked to dress up brightly and beautifully, and rarely looked so embarrassed. Even on that face, his eyes could hardly be opened.

But still handsome and radiant.

"Look at you, you look like a drowned rat, it's ugly, go back to the inn to change your clothes, there are some left by your brother there-"

"No." He retorted stubbornly and coldly.

Gao Yanzong has always been tactful in his dealings and never speaks in a way that embarrasses or makes others feel unhappy, but today he was surprisingly cold and hard.

She also had a cold face, "You are so rebellious, you want to follow me?"

Gao Yanzong then put on a flattering smile and said, "I am here to seize the imperial seal on orders from you. I hope your Majesty will forgive my difficulties."

"Every time you see me, you come for profit, without hiding it. Can't you be more tactful?"

"I have nowhere to go, I'm injured, and I'm cold. Can you shelter me for a while?"

He changed very quickly and immediately used a pitiful tone.

Yuan Wuyou couldn't help but cross his arms, looking at the handsome face of the man in front of him with an interrogative look. His slightly curly bangs were wet and stuck to his forehead, his cheeks were white and shiny, and his brown eyes were even deeper.

Gao Yanzong, who already had handsome features and a rosy face, was drenched by the rain, and his skin, which was already wet if pinched, became even more moist and as white and tender as a peeled goose egg.

His facial features are deep, with superior brow bones, a straight nose, and beautiful eyes and lips that are difficult to tell whether they are male or female. They are carefully carved, making the whole face look both bone and skin. He should be a gorgeous man, but because he is always smiling and has a gentle expression, he doesn't look so aggressive, but very approachable.

Yuan Wuyou recalled what the two princes-in-law had said about Gao Yanzong not being handsome enough, but she felt moved and distressed for him at this moment.

But she was very rational and her calmness was reflected on her face.

"Hypocritical, you really speak sweet words without thinking."

Gao Yanzong lowered his eyebrows suddenly, but raised his long eyelashes, and smiled affectionately and sadly in his brown eyes, "I know you won't believe me. Rather than humiliating yourself, it's better to say directly that I'm here for profit. You know I've always used any means to achieve my goals, so indulge me this time. Hmm?"

Even though he acted coquettishly and shamelessly, the girl in black standing in the rain in front of him remained arrogant and unmoved.

"I've encountered several people like you who find all kinds of excuses to get close to me today."

Even though she didn't say it directly, Gao Yanzong knew what she was mocking, so he smiled self-deprecatingly, "I know that you have become the King of Xiang today, and every family wants to curry favor with you, but I am an exception. I can't raise an army with you, and I have to avoid suspicion with you for the sake of Qi."

The man paused, his shoulders shuddered suddenly from the cold, but he still looked at her with affectionate eyes. "In fact, all the people of Qi have left the city. I just want to find a place to rest, and I only trust you. ... Take me back, I won't cause you any trouble. When I recover, I will go on my own." Let alone Gao Yanzong, Yuan Wuyou herself has been exhausted these two days, and she sighed with empathy.

"I'm going to Xiao Tongyan's yard. She has admitted that she likes you. I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to go, right?"

"You believe what she said? Are you rejecting me just to avoid suspicion?"

"The governor of Xiangyang and Prince Xiao are also there. The Zhou Kingdom will send someone to deliver the Zheng family's money later. If they see you, they might get into trouble."

Hearing this, Gao Yanzong suddenly stretched out his white and slender hands and put the hat on his head.
"Then I will cover my face so that no one can see me and just follow you closely. Is it not okay for me to hide from them?"

His words were almost inaudible over the thunderous sound of the rain.

Yuan Wuyou couldn't bear it and patted his wet hat.

"Let's go."

The man's eyes lit up instantly.

At the same time, Yuan Wuyou also smelled the scent of camellia that was permeated by the rain.

***
Xiao Tongyan's courtyard was outside the west gate, not far from the outskirts of the city, and could be reached in a mile or two on foot.

Since Gao Yanzong covered himself and no one discovered his identity along the way, Yuan Wuyou put him in the suite he had chosen and asked someone to boil water and bring a bathtub.

Then he closed the door and glanced at Gao Yanzong who was standing in front of him, dragging his wet cloak and hat.

He spoke first, "Thank you for taking me in, Lord. Do you have any clothes to change into? It's uncomfortable to be wet and sticky on my body. It would be too inappropriate for me to walk around naked in front of you."

"You still care about decorum?"

The man raised his eyes and said, "I don't care. If you like to watch, I would love to..."

"Aren't you tired of pretending to please like this? Or is it more comfortable to watch your true indifference as you just did when your true nature was exposed?"

"I've been honest with you. I should always be smooth. I was just tired and acted ugly just now."

"I like your true nature. Even though it's a little strange, at least your heart isn't tired, and neither am I."

Gao Yanzong chuckled and shook his head. "No need. The truth hurts the most. You like to hear it, but you don't have the determination to bear it. Why should I expose my back and weaknesses to you?"

Yuan Wuyou pursed his lips and said, "As you wish."

"I am sorry to bother the king."

Because the entrance to this apartment is the living room and study, and the bedroom is inside, it can avoid embarrassment for the two of them. Yuan Wuyou turned around and took out the two stacks of clothes that Xiao Tongyan gave her from the cabinet, put them on the desk, picked up a set and gave it to Gao Yanzong, asking him to go into the inner room to change so that she would not peek.

Gao Yanzong didn't answer, his upturned eyelids slightly red, "I'm not afraid of you seeing us. We are no longer in a relationship, you haven't seen enough——"

"Please respect yourself, King Ande."

After she interrupted him impatiently, Gao Yanzong was stunned and felt very sad. He pursed his red lips and could not say anything.