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Xie Xi held back. In any case, he had the ruby earring and would know the truth sooner or later.

He didn't believe that the national teacher's confession could bring the relations.h.i.+p between the two people to an irretrievable point.

Even if the beast king had no love for the national teacher, friends.h.i.+p and affection must be present. He wouldn't leave everything to hide in a cave just because of a love confession.

There was also the chest injury and it might be related to this fight.

Xie Xi slowly remembered the little lion and it was impossible to sleep here the entire time.

At breakfast, the little lion sat next to Xie Xi because of his estrus privilege.

Xie Xi relied on him and indulged him.

Leo's heart was as sweet as honey and he ate more meat for breakfast.

Xie Xi smiled at him. "Be careful."

"I'll be doing martial arts activities later."

Xie Xi stated, "I'll accompany you."

Leo was even happier and added, "I'm practicing using the pike today." He knew that Xie Xi liked to watch this.

Xie Xi really liked it and was looking forward to it. "Good!"

Their words were quite ordinary but the atmosphere was very sticky The two people were wrapped in the same bubble and other people could only watch with envy, unable to interject.

The national teacher sat on the other side of the table and had no appet.i.te.

The person who had been closest to Xie Xi was him. Every time Xie Xi learnt a new move, he would show him first and even teach him.

Now…

Houqing suppressed his thoughts but he couldn't get rid of the bitterness in his heart.

He couldn't think any more, he couldn't make any more mistakes. He had no chances.

Houqing gripped the knife and fork with great force.

Xie Xi was still very attentive. He considered his actions when talking to the lion and there was no thing intimate.

He was afraid of poking at the heart of the national teacher. He valued both equally and was afraid of them suffering discomfort.

Unfortunately, his affinity for Jiang Xie went soul deep. No matter how careful, he treated the souls completely differently.

After breakfast, the national teacher went to work while Xie Xi and the little lion went to the training field.

The guards were shocked when they saw the little lion.

It wasn't normal to be so calm during the estrus period!

Xie Xi didn't anything. Just like in the dream last night, if the little lion couldn't extinguish the fire then he would strike!

Of course, the guards didn't ask anything, especially since they knew this was the king's man. They just treated him more carefully than before.

Leo was young and full of enthusiasm. He was eager to show off in front of his sweetheart.

He played with the pike, forcing the defender who confronted him to retreat.

Xie Xi watched with a smile and inexplicably remembered Zhao Zilong of Changshan who dared to walk alone!

Of course, ZIlong didn't have the round lion ears and long lion tail.

They left the training field and the lion went to take a bath. He pulled Xie Xi into the bath and the two people were intimate in the bedroom.

Xie Xi was most afraid of this dog-like sniffing. "Don't… don't do this…"

The lion wrapped his tail around Xie Xi's thin waist. "You are so fragrant."

Xie Xi, "…" He always felt that he was a piece of meat and was one step from being eaten by the lion.

In a way, he really was a 'step' away.

The two people were tired at noon and ended up sleeping.

The lion understood how to control himself and didn't dare hurt Xie Xi. The more restrained he was, the happier he became and his heart was full with love.

He hugged Xie Xi and whispered, "Sir, I really…"

He wanted to say that he liked this person but then thought of a more beautiful word. "I really love you."

Xie Xi's small heart was like a swing blown by the wind. It wanted to rush out and fly away, but it was held back by the ropes.

Xie Xi kissed this person on the lips.

The lion stared at him with sun-like golden eyes. "Aren't we so good?"

Xie Xi thought, 'We have been like this for a long time.'

Leo spoke again. "Let me stay with you and always love you, okay?"

Who would refuse?

Xie Xi had to think of the miserable white-haired man to calm himself down.

Xie Xi asked the lion, "What's good about me? I can't do anything with such a bad body."

The simple little lion's thoughts were immediately s.h.i.+fted. "You don't have to do anything. You're so good, particularly good. I will take care of you in the future!"

Xie Xi found it somewhat funny. "What do you like about me?"

In fact, he was quite puzzled about this. He never knew why Jiang Xie liked him.

The difference between them was very big. One was a top designer and one was a beginner player. How did that guy… did he fall in love at first sight?

With Jiang Xie's experience, what was there that he hadn't encountered?

Of course, Xie Xi felt that this question couldn't be answered by Leo. Leo didn't have as much life experience.

Unexpectedly, Leo replied, "I like you because I like you. When I see you, I think of you. I can't suppress my heart. It is like you are engraved in my soul."

Xie Xi was stunned and spoke in his heart, 'Stupid lion.'

Expressing such thoughts, how could the other person not cherish it?

Leo stated, "Maybe we knew each other a long time ago and just forgot each other."

Xie Xi couldn't help kissing him. "Maybe that is the case."

Before dinner, the national teacher came to find Xie Xi. "Your Majesty, I have something to tell you."

Xie Xi told the lion, "I'll see you at dinner."

Leo stared at the national teacher but didn't say anything. This was regarding the affairs of the Tiger Country and as a foreigner, he was naturally unable to listen.

He replied to Xie Xi, "I'll see you later."'

Leo left and Xie Xi glanced at the national teacher. "What is it?"

"I've found the details of Jiang Xie. Please take a look."

Xie Xi had commanded the national teacher to check the little lion.

This was a precaution. The experience of the little lion's family was so bad that Xie Xi needed to know more details in order to prevent any troubles.

Xie Xi took the information and looked it over while listening to the national teacher's brief summary. "He is from the lion's royal family. He is the sixth child of the former lion king who died because of a coup."

Sure enough, the souls knew how to set themselves up.

The little lion being part of the Lion Country's royal family was similar to Xie Xi's guess.

He looked carefully and asked, "Who was the former lion king?"

The national teacher explained, "The Lion Country always had a war faction and a pace faction. The dead former lion king was part of the war faction. You remember Jiang Yuan, who once sent someone to a.s.sa.s.sinate you."

Xie Xi didn't remember!

He replied, "How could I forget?"

"After you unified the eight countries, the Lion Country's royal family stayed dormant and waited for you…" He paused before vaguely saying, "The eight countries split up and the Lion Country's royal family regained power. Jiang Yuan was re-elected as king."

Xie Xi nodded.

The national teacher continued, "The Lion Country has always had good relations with the Tiger Country. The leader of the peace faction, Song Wei, fought side by side with you. They might've been conquered by the royal family but they saved enough strength and caught Jiang Yuan by surprise when he had forgotten them."

It was basically like this.

Xie Xi unified the eight countries and the leader of the Lion COuntry was Song Wei of the peace faction. The Rose Empire collapsed and the Lion Country's Jiang Yuan regained power, pus.h.i.+ng Song Wei and his faction out of the political arena. How could they be willing to accept this? They launched a coup and Jiang Yuan was killed.

The role played by Jiang Xie was very innocent. He was just a little lion who was one month old. He wasn't even clear about the details of his family.

Xie Xi clearly remembered that the little lion said his father and sister were dead but…

He was obviously the sixth child. It seemed that one sister often took care of him so he only remembered her.

The national teacher spoke again, "The situation of Jiang Xie means that him staying here will cause endless troubles."

His words might sound selfless but how could Xie Xi believe it?

Besides, no matter Leo's setting, Xie Xi couldn't leave him.

Xie Xi answered, "It's fine, he was too young to remember anything."

The national teacher frowned and couldn't help asking, "Why do you value him so much?"

How could Xie Xi answer?

The truth couldn't be spoken and it was inevitable that the national teacher would misunderstand.

Xie Xi opened his mouth. "The matter of the Lion Country's royal family really has nothing to do with him. A one month old child wouldn't know anything."

He said this and the national teacher no longer asked.

Xie Xi gazed at the other person, his heart a bit empty.

It shouldn't matter…

Xie Xi felt that his nerves were over-stressed.

After eating, it was time for the medicinal bath.

Xie Xi hadn't taken painkillers recently but his body didn't hurt. This medicinal bath did work but his injury was too serious and it was difficult to recover quickly.

Xie Xi deliberately let himself fall asleep in the medicinal bath because he wanted to continue dreaming.

Sure enough, as long as the national teacher was present then the dreams were related to him.

This dream was in the tiger king's palace.

Xie Xi wore a grand outfit as he stood on a high platform and was admired by thousands of people.

Houqing was kneeling at his right hand, white cloak against the ground and his posture of one knee on the ground as beautiful as a blooming white flower.

Xie Xi watched them for a moment before raising his hand. "Get up."

The group of people cheered, the waves of sound echoing in the magnificent hall and making people dizzy.

Xie Xi ascended the throne to be emperor and the Rose Empire was born!

Regarding the t.i.tle of emperor, it was handed to him by Houqing. "The eight countries are led by you. If everyone thinks you don't have the highest power, many decrees will be difficult to carry out."

At first, Xie Xi didn't want to be called emperor. "An imperial rule has many drawbacks."

Houqing replied, "However, this is undoubtedly the fastest way to spread your wishes through the world."

"What if I die?"

Houqing whispered, "Perhaps you would've already created a complete policy to suppress imperial power."

Xie XI was persuaded by him.

Everything that Houqing did perfectly fit with Xie Xi.

Xie Xi wanted to return the world to peace and prosperity and he also wanted. Xie Xi wanted the beastmen to live a prosperous and healthy life and he was the same. Xie Xi's heart was full of ambition and Houqing put all his energy into implementing the decrees, wanting to make this country better.

Other people sang the praises of the benevolent beast king, stating that the national teacher was the beast king's right arm and they were truly wise men.

Houqing liked to listen to these things and worked harder.

This lasted until Xie Xi went out on patrol and was almost a.s.sa.s.sinated by rebels.

The moment the poison arrow struck Xie Xi's lower abdomen, Houqing felt the pain of his heart being pierced. At this moment, he recognized his heart.

Everything he did was only for Xie Xi.

In his narrow heart, he only had this person.

The so-called peace and prosperity, the so-called healthy beastmen, the so-called heart full of ambition, all of this was because they were Xie Xi's wishes.

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Xie Xi's life wasn't in danger. If it wasn't a poison arrow then he would've been able to recover on his own in a few days.

Even if there was poison, it wasn't a problem with Houqing present.

Xie XI lay in bed and joked while looking at the frowning white-haired youth. "It isn't the first time I've been injured. Stop panicking."

Houqing gazed at him, eyes somewhat strange.

Then Houqing lowered his eyelashes and carefully treated the wounds. "I will catch the person who hurt you."

Xie Xi told him, "Don't be so nervous. I don't know how many people whose interests I touched after ascending to the throne." There were countless people who wanted to kill him.

Houqing replied, "No matter how they are, I will make them pay in blood."

"Okay." Xie Xi felt that this person was a bit too stressed. "It is nothing to me."

Houqing no longer spoke and only carefully treated the wounds.

Xie Xi woke up.

He opened his eyes and found that Houqing was gone. Was it because he left that the dream ended?

It was strange since entering the little lion's dream didn't need two people to be present.

However, it wasn't the same. The little lion slept and they saw dreams. Here, he saw Houqing's real memories.

This was probably the two directions of his ability?

Xie Xi guessed like this.

He recalled the dream. From the perspective of an onlooker, he knew this was an important node.

During the war, Xie Xi was injured many times. Houqing was pained but he was able to endure it.

However, Xie Xi was still in danger once the war was over and this touched his nerves.

It could be understood that the war might be dangerous but as long as it ended, there was peace and always hope. Yet the eight countries were unified and Xie Xi was still fatally wounded under his nose. This was very unacceptable for Houqing.

There was no way that the heart wouldn't fall and it wasn't strange to fell panic all day.

Houqing's experiences and encounters meant he was destined not to be a normal person. His psychological quality was extremely strong but also extremely fragile if the right string in his heart was touched.

Obviously, this string was touched.

Xie Xi sighed, turned around and went to sleep.

By the time the lion's estrus was over, Xie Xi had watched the complete emotional summary.

As he thought, since Xie Xi was attacked, Houqing's status wasn't right.

Xie Xi was ill for a month, during which he gave most of his affairs to Houqing.

This wasn't a problem. He was most reliant on Houqing and believed in this person's ability. The things he couldn't handle could only be entrusted to Houqing.

Houqing did a good job and everything was carried out in accordance with Xie Xi's ideas. There were no mistakes at all.

After his recovery, Xie Xi exclaimed, "If I die, this country will be handed to you. I…"

He hadn't finished when Houqing interrupted. "You can't die."

Xie Xi didn't take it too seriously. "I just giving an example."

Houqing looked up, a faint halo of red light in his eyes. "That example can't be given."

Xie Xi laughed. "Don't be overly nervous."

Houqing didn't say anything and continued carefully dressing Xie Xi.

Xie Xi glanced at this person through the mirror. "You are now the national teacher. You shouldn't do this type of work."

Houqing replied, "I don't trust them."

Xie Xi thought he meant the maids couldn't do these things well and said, "In these matters, they are the professionals."

Houqing didn't refute or admit it. He insisted on everyone leaving as he kept taking care of Xie Xi.

Xie Xi only thought that because he was injured, Houqing's concern was chaotic and somewhat neurotic. Xie Xi didn't take it too seriously.

It wasn't until half a month later that Xie Xi discovered Houqing wasn't normal.

It was difficult to use this term to describe the person living with him.

However, he had to admit that Houqing was very normal.

First, he sent away the personal maid. Then he handed Xie Xi the dishes and bathed him. Eventually, Houqing didn't allow any other person to serve Xie Xi.

At this time, Xie Xi could still joke, "Don't you like to be clean? Don't to this type of dirty work."

"They can't do it well."

Xie Xi saw that Houqing didn't intend to back down and had to scold him. "Houqing, you are the national teacher and the spiritual symbol of the Rose Empire. You can't treat yourself like this!"

Yes, the things that Houqing did were simply self-abuse.

Houqing told him, "The entire Rose Empire is yours. It is natural for me to serve you."

Xie Xi held his hand. "Don't talk to me like this."

Houqing's eyelashes trembled but his voice was soothing. "Your Majesty, please let me do these things. I can only feel at ease by doing them personally."

Xie Xi frowned. "Are you still afraid?"

Houqing pursed his lips.

Xie Xi sighed. "How long has it been since the a.s.sa.s.sination attempt? Why haven't you let it go?"

"I haven't caught the perpetrators yet."

Xie Xi stated, "You know, I have countless enemies. Even if you catch them, there will be another one."

Houqing suddenly raised his head. "That's why I can't give anyone a chance to hurt you!"

Xie Xi wondered, "You can't trust anyone in the palace?"

Houqing didn't open his eyes. "I can't trust anyone."

At this moment, Xie Xi understood the true meaning of Houqing's words.

He said helplessly, "Don't think like this. The people here have all been personally screened by us and are the most loyal."

Houqing sneered. "What about their loyalty? I can't trust their abilities!"

Xie Xi was shaken.

Houqing looked up at him. "There were so many guards at that time. Why were you still injured?" At that time, only Houqing wasn't around Xie Xi. He was in the rank of ministers.

Xie Xi smiled bitterly. "Well, I was careless. I lost my wartime vigilance but after this, I will certainly tighten my nerves and not let myself get hurt."

Houqing blamed himself. "You have to worry about so many things every day, how do you have the energy to focus on yourself? Leave it to me."

Xie Xi tried to comfort him. "Don't take it on. You are busier than me."

However, Xie Xi was defeated by Houqing who almost begged. "Your Majesty, please let me stay close to you. I am scared and it is nothing to be tired. I just want you to be safe."

Xie Xi couldn't help giving in to this person's heart.

If it was just this, the two of them wouldn't be in such a mess.

Facts proved that a psychological problem shouldn't be dragged out. Once signs of it were discovered, it should be uprooted and completely eradicated.

Indulging in it would only make it more intense and it would eventually spiral out of control.

Xie Xi's indulgence didn't make Houqing rea.s.sured but only contributed to his uneasiness.

He was completely entangled in fear and self-blame, constantly reflected on what he had done and what he was doing.

He became more and more clear that he only had Xie Xi in his heart and Xie Xi was the only thing he thought about.

This made him more aware of Xie Xi's tiredness and couldn't be to let Xie Xi worry about these trivial things…

He started to help Xie Xi do more things and to deal with government affairs. Slowly, he pushed Xie Xi out.

It was true that the ministers were their confidants and knew that the relations.h.i.+p between Xie Xi and Houqing was extraordinary. However, in the face of power, even the closest people could turn against each other.

Houqing's actions caused a lot of speculations. Could it be that the two top people had started fighting for power?

Once the news reached Xie Xi's ears, he immediately dragged the people to him for a scolding.

However, this rumour was like a dandelion seed blowing in the wind. Once it was let go, it couldn't be stopped.

Xie Xi slowly found out that Houqing was making him a mere figurehead.

He didn't believe that Houqing would be blinded by rights but the facts before him didn't allow him to think too much.

He was wounded for a while and it was natural for Houqing to take things on. However, he was now recovered but there were many things hidden from him. This…

There was a ripple in Xie Xi's heart but this wasn't something that could be solved casually.

Once he tried to limit Houqing's rights, he found that many things were already out of his reach.

It was true that he was the emperor but when the courtiers asked a question, Houqing's decision was fast and stable. Even if he asked for Xie Xi's opinion, Xie Xi couldn't give a better answer.

In this way, everyone was more convinced by Houqing.

Xie Xi's close companions were all military commanders. They couldn't interject in matters of the court and Xie Xi couldn't rely on them.

In this case, he finally planned to talk to Houqing.

With their relations.h.i.+p, if Houqing wanted the throne then Xie Xi would give it to him.

Originally, he didn't want to ascend the throne. It was only when Houqing said it was easier to implement decrees that he became the emperor.

If Houqing could do it better then he could step down.

Xie Xi thought this and some of the problems in his heart seemed to be resolved.

He found Houqing and explained his decision.

Houqing was stunned. "You…"

Xie Xi spoke sincerely. "This position is more suitable for you. I am better at leading wars and I believe in you when it comes to political matters."

He spoke sincerely but Houqing's expression sank. "This country is yours." If it wasn't for Xie Xi, why would he have worked so hard?

"The country is the people and the leader should be able to let them live. I will go to the border and punish the rebels."

Xie Xi thought his decision was more and more right. Houqing would stay in the city while he went to clean up the gang of thieves who weren't dead. Wasn't this just right?

They really fit together!

Who would've expected Houqing's voice to be as cold as ice? "You want to leave the palace?"

Xie Xi thought Houqing didn't believe him and replied, "I really don't care about the throne! I would rather lead the soldiers to fight!"

Houqing didn't seem to hear him and asked, "You are leaving the palace?"

Xie Xi noticed this person wasn't right. "Houqing?"

Houqing's uneasiness that he suppressed for a long time completely broke out and he whispered, "You can't go anywhere. You can only stay here!"

Going to the border? Taking the soldiers to fight?

Didn't this person suffer enough injuries? Didn't he experience enough danger? Didn't he know how much Houqing worried about him?

Xie Xi didn't respond to the meaning of this sentence for a while.

It wasn't until there was no one around him and he couldn't even leave the palace that Xie Xi discovered he was under house arrest.

The little white tiger he saved, his close comrade-in-arms, the person he trusted with his body and mind, actually put him under house arrest.

Why? Xie Xi couldn't understand it. Was it power… was the charm of power so great?

However, he already said he wanted to give up everything. Didn't Houqing believe him?

The knots in his heart, which had been unlocked for the most part, were tied together again. Once he saw Houqing, he felt extremely strange.

Such eyes stung at Houqing.

Xie Xi asked him, "What do you want to do? I already said I would give you the throne. Why don't you let me go?"

The words about leaving became Houqing's nightmare. He couldn't hear them and his tight nerves seemed to break.

He declared in a hoa.r.s.e voice, "You are the beast king. You can't go anywhere."

Xie Xi was fired up and punched him. "Houqing, what the h.e.l.l do you want to do?"

Houqing didn't evade and blood flowed from his mouth. He ignored it as he said, "I can't let you go."

Xie Xi was crazy. After all, he was the beast king who was brave and militant. Once he really moved, no one could stop him.

At this time, there was an accident. It was unknown how long the rebels were lurking but they found an a.s.sa.s.sinating opportunity. They hated Xie Xi, they hated the man who took away their power.

Xie Xi was exhausted from handling the guards when he met these people.

By the time Houqing came, Xie Xi was standing there holding a pike. The attackers were killed by him and he was shaking.

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