Chapter 77: Ch77: No Appetite

After Empress Sun left, Han Tingxuan, Mo Yanzhi, and Tian Zhuoyou walked out.

The door to the imperial study was closed again. Han Tingxuan immediately said, "The Empress Sun is impressive. He is so desperate to teach a lesson when meeting for the first time.”

Tian Yuexi pursed his lips tightly, coldness in his eyes. "He is ignorant! I didn't want to pay attention to him. But since he asked for it, let’s see."

Tian Zhuoyou’s hand was held by Mo Yanzhi. He was a little nervous. His small hands were sweating.

Mo Yanzhi carried him in his arms. "Are you worried?"

Tian Zhuo blinked, did not nod or shake his head.

Tian Yuexi looked at his son and thought about it for a moment before saying, "Zhuoyou, stay with your daddy in the palace these few days."

Tian Zhuoyou immediately said, "Yes, I see."

Tian Yuexi would like to introduce Mo Yanzhi to Yun Rou, "Yanzhi, Zhuoyou’s daddy, Yun Rou, is not in good health, but he is a wonderful person. Do you want to see him?"

Once he passed away, the crown prince would succeed the throne and he would be the Regent. Yun Rou would be Empress Dowager. It was necessary for the two of them to meet each other. It was best for them to get along with each other in advance.

"Okay," Mo Yanzhi immediately understood what Tian Yuexi meant. Getting along with Zhuoyou’s daddy was very important. If he wanted to adopt a child of his big brother’s, Yun Rou’s son would be a good choice.

Furthermore, with so many people in the harem, only Yun Rou had given birth to a child.

It was necessary to have a good relationship with Yun Rou. With that thought, Mo Yanzhi couldn't wait to see Yun Rou.

Under the leadership of vice director Ye, he and Tian Zhuoyou went to Yun Rou's palace hand in hand, escorted by a group of guards and she-man servants.

Yun Rou's palace was called Yun Xi Hall. It was far away from here.

Mo Yanzhi and Tian Zhuoyou didn't take sedan chairs. But he was worried that Tian Zhuoyou would be tired from walking so long, Mo Yanzhi held him in his arms.

After a long time of walking, they finally arrived at Yun Xi Hall.

Yun Rou was resting in the room. The arrival of Mo Yanzhi drew the attention of the she-man servants waiting outside the palace.

"Prince Chen has arrived!"

In the room, Yun Rou hurriedly got out of his bed and walked out.

"Greetings, Prince Chen," Yun Rou bowed slightly.

Mo Yanzhi hurriedly said, "Greetings to you, Empress Yun. Yueqi should greet you first.”

" Empress Yun" was a signal that Mo Yanzhi admitted that Yun Rou was an Empress. Yun Rou was touched. "Thank you, Prince Chen."

Then, Yun Rou quickly ordered the servants to serve tea and desserts.

"Prince, how's your homework done today?" Yun Rou looked at his son with a smile, love, and care in his eyes.

Tian Zhuoyou smiled. "I haven’t finished yet.”

"I will talk with your auntie. Now go and do your homework," Yun Rou said.

Tian Zhuoyou felt a little pity, but he still stood up immediately and said, "Alright. Excuse me."

A servant she-man took the child away.

Mo Yanzhi observed Yun Rou secretly.

Yun Rou was exceptionally beautiful. Tian Zhuoyou might inherit the beauty from him.

Yun Rou was a gentleman and had a great manner in every way.

After they had a nice talk, Mo Yanzhi was even more impressed by Yun Rou.

Even though Yun Rou was not in good health condition, he knew a lot of things. He had read poetry and classic books since he was a child, and his views on some things were novel and he had his insights.

He was not arrogant even though he was the mother of the crown prince. Instead, he was very agreeable.

In other words, Mo Yanzhi had a great impression on him.

It was time for lunch when a she-man servant announced outside.

"His Majesty has arrived! Prince Chen’s husband has arrived! "

Both of them were shocked and hurried out to welcome them.

Tian Yuexi didn't like his brother kneeling before him. When Mo Yanzhi was about to salute, he helped him get up and said, "In the future, unless in the court, you don’t need to kneel before me. A bow is enough.”

If there were no outsiders, there was no need to bow. Han Tingxuan did a great job regarding this.

Mo Yanzhi nodded and smiled. "Thank you, Brother."

Tian Yuexi supported Yun Rou to stand straight. "Same as Yanzhi, you don’t have to kneel on informal occasions."

"Thank you, Emperor," Yun Rou stood up and smiled gently. "May I know you are here… Ah, my bad. Are you here to pick up Yue Qi? Are you afraid that I would treat your brother badly?”

Yun Rou wasn't Empress Sun. When Empress Sun said anything, he sounded aggressive and unpleasant. But What Yun Rou said sounded pleasant and not offensive at all.

Tian Yuexi burst into laughter. "How come? I assumed that you might get along very well although Yanzhi was cold and you are gentle and warm. I have never doubted that you would treat him bad.”

Yun Rou smiled. "You sound like you are taking your brother’s side. You are making me jealous."

Tian Yuexi laughed again, clearly feeling better.

Mo Yanzhi smiled and turned to his husband. Just as he was about to say something, his husband was staring at Yun Rou. Mo Yanzhi froze there and put away his smile. He slowly lowered his eyelids.

Men liked she-man like Yun Rou, right? Not like him.

But soon, Mo Yanzhi put away all thoughts and raised his head again, smiling, "Hubby? This is Empress Yun. Are you astonished by his beauty?”

"Hmm?" Han Tingxuan came back to his senses and faked a smile in embarrassment. "Sister-in-law is really beautiful. Big Brother is so lucky."

Yun Rou was surprised by how straightforward Han Tingxuan was and how he addressed them: sister-in-law, Big Brother.

He knew that the Emperor was very fond of Prince Chen. Now it seemed that Prince Chen’s husband meant different to the Emperor too.

Tian Yuexi was so speechless that he almost rolled his eyes. Han Tingxuan said everything that he wanted to.

However… "I am lucky indeed. Unfortunately, you're too late."

Yun Rou was even more shocked by how well the Emperor and Prince Chen’s husband got along! It was amazing that they were joking about each other.

"It is unfortunate. Even though Sister-in-law is wonderful, I have my Yanzhi, "After saying this, Han Tingxuan held Mo Yanzhi's hand, but from the corner of his eyes, he still focused on Yun Rou.

Tian Yuexi wasn't very familiar with Han Tingxuan, so he didn't notice that his brother and his husband were looking at his wife.

However, Mo Yanzhi cared for Han Tingxuan wholeheartedly. He could understand any small movements his husband did.

He could see that Han Tingxuan was concerned about Yun Rou.

Mo Yanzhi slowly lowered his eyes and felt a little bitter in his heart.

"You are a lucky person. Brother Yueqi is very good." Yun Rou smiled and asked, "Is Yueqi his original name?"

"Yes," Tian Yuexi nodded. As he was just about to suggest Yun Rou call him Yanzhi, Han Tingxuan spoke first.

" Big Brother and I are used to calling him Yanzhi. So it is hard for us to change. Yueqi is a better name.”

Tian Yuexi glared at Han Tingxuan and asked, "Are you hungry? Told them to prepare lunch. We are going to have lunch here.”

"Alright," Yun Rou promised softly, "Then I'll go and tell them to prepare lunch."

After Yun Rou left, Han Tingxuan sat down with Mo Yanzhi hand in hand. "Yanzhi, did you have a great time talking with Empress Yun?"

Mo Yanzhi smiled faintly. "Mmm, not bad. He is very knowledgeable. It's very comfortable to talk to him."

Han Tingxuan murmured. "Is that so? Empress Yun is really adorable?"

When Mo Yanzhi heard this, his facial expression changed slightly. Tian Yuexi didn't hear this since he was a little far away from them.

Walking in, Tian Yuexi saw his brother who did not look right, "What's wrong? "

Mo Yanzhi immediately smiled and put away all his thoughts. "No, I'm just thinking that Zhuoyou has started to do homework at such a young age.”

"That is what you are thinking of? In the imperial family, you have to pay more than others," Tian Yuexi said and sat down too, then poured Mo Yanzhi a glass of water.

Mo Yanzhi drank a lot in the morning, but he also drank it, as if he was hiding something.

Han Tingxuan stared blankly at the door because Yun Rou had already returned.

Mo Yanzhi had a look at Han Tingxuan and clenched his fists tightly.

After lunch, Han Tingxuan seemed to have realized that something went wrong with him and no longer looked at Yun Rou. Even though he would occasionally take a look at Yun Rou, most times he was taking care of Mo Yanzhi.

"This one is good. Yanzhi, you should try some."

"Yanzhi, fish is very nutritious."

Han Tingxuan even picked up food for Tian Yuexi. "Big Brother, eat more." Tian Yuexi was speechless. He was the host in the palace.

Han Tingxuan even picked up some dishes for Yun Rou, but it was a bitter melon he picked. "Sister-in-law, although this bitter melon doesn't taste very good, it is good for your health and your beauty. Eat more."

He looked like he was flirting Run Rou! However, Tian Yuexi didn't think that Han Tingxuan would really be interested in his male wife. He only laughed and scolded, "You are such a kid!"

Han Tingxuan was speechless. "Big Brother, although I call you Big Brother, it's because you're Yanzhi’s big brother. You know you're two years younger than me, okay? Are you sure that I am such a kid?”

Tian Yuexi, "…"

Yun Rou smiled and put the bitter melon into his mouth. "Mmm, not bad. Thank you for your kindness.”

"Haha," Han Tingxuan smiled.

Mo Yanzhi felt like he had no appetite at all.