Chapter 568: Those in Charge Are Confused, but Those Who Are Watching Can See Clearly

The doors and windows of the imperial study were tightly shut, and there was no wind, but Xie Jin still felt a little cold. The sweat that oozed out of his body cooled down and brought a little chill, which only chilled the top of his head.

His face was also pale.

After such a tossing and turning, his body was screaming with pain everywhere, and cold sweat was always pouring out layer by layer, and even the hair on his forehead was dripping with water.

The wounds on his body looked even more horrible, bright red, purple, and swollen. Under the clothes on his back that had been cut open, there were blood-stained rafters, winding and interweaving, which was frightening.

Chu Nanyi froze in the distance, and his slightly lowered eyes fell on the fox who was seeking death. He couldn't help thinking in his heart that the master was still soft-hearted, and he should have beaten the fox to death tonight.

He was obviously very smart in the past, why was he so impatient tonight? Did he lose his mind after being beaten with a cane?

The cane didn't break his head when it hit his body.

Xie Jin was in a state of confusion at this moment, so he naturally had no intention of paying attention to Chu Nanyi's thoughts.

The wounds on his body kept torturing him, and Rong Yu's cold and gloomy eyes made his blood seem to flow backwards. He racked his brains to think about how to explain his intense reaction.

At that moment just now, he wanted to confess very much and wanted Rong Yu to finish the remaining beatings. He was willing to bear more punishment, even if he broke all the remaining canes in the barrel, as long as... as long as he spared the little leopard.

He could promise that he would think twice before doing anything in the future, and would never act recklessly again, and would never drag the little leopard into the water again.

But facing Rong Yu's cold eyes that seemed to be able to see through everything, Xie Jin realized for the first time that he was not fearless, and he was afraid sometimes. He was afraid that if he really said these words, he would completely anger the master and make the little leopard's punishment heavier.

He was fearless before, but it was because he had no weaknesses and had not provoked this evil master.

Now Xie Jin finally understood that all his cleverness and cunning thoughts were exposed in front of Rong Yu.

Use his own injuries to negotiate with Rong Yu?

Xie Jin knew that this idea was too naive and unrealistic.

He didn't have the courage.

If Rong Yu really wanted to punish Xuanyuan Yao, even if Xie Jin risked his life, he would never let Rong Yu show any mercy. Moreover, the Lord had been lenient with him tonight, and the punishment he had imposed was only half implemented. What right did he have to use this matter to negotiate again?

Rong Yu's strong will and hard character were unmatched in the world today.

Negotiate with him?

Xie Jin tried to regain some clarity from his dizzy mind, lowered his sweaty eyes, and finally spoke slowly: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty forgot that I haven't thanked you yet..."

Chu Nanyi's expression was frozen on his face. Looking at Xie Jin's miserable and embarrassed appearance, his mouth twitched, but he was relieved in the end.

Well.

Not so stupid that he is hopeless.

"You look pretty good." Rong Yu's voice was calm, and no emotion could be heard. "Just take care of the wound, don't use the painkiller, it will hurt for a few days so you can remember it."

After saying this, he stood up and prepared to leave. When he walked to the door, he added: "I'll give you three days to rest. After three days, you will serve me. I will take the time to test your skills."

After saying this, he opened the door and walked out.

Xie Jin didn't react for a long time.

It's not that he didn't want to react, but it hurts when he doesn't move, it hurts everywhere, and there's only pain left.

"Don't have the strength to get up?" Chu Nanyi came over and frowned at him, "Do you want me to help you?"

Xie Jin shook his head, shook off the sweat on his forehead, and naturally extended his hand to Chu Nanyi: "My young master is exhausted, and I really need Dr. Chu's help."

Chu Nanyi's mouth twitched again, and said nothing. He silently helped him stand up, half-supported and half-carried him to lie on the couch, and said lightly: "Your good days are over."

Xie Jin didn't have the strength to argue with him. In his current physical condition, any movement would be a life-threatening torture.

But who is Xie Jin?

It hurts, but it's impossible to expect him to change his nature.

So when the tormenting pain eased a little, Xie Jin hugged the pillow that had been torn to pieces again, and protected it in his arms like a talisman, saying tiredly: "I know it even if you don't say it."

However, this is the path he chose, and he has to go on even if he kneels.

Besides...

Xie Jin thought of the handsome and dazzling little leopard, and a little warmth rose in his heart. He thought silently that he would go on with him, serve the wise master, and protect the country. There was such a person accompanying him on the road to becoming a powerful official. Even if there were thorns, it was still a beautiful scenery in his eyes.

It was early morning when Xie Jin finished treating his injuries. He was still half awake and half asleep. His body trembled naturally when he was in great pain, but it did not affect Chu Nanyi from applying medicine to him.

"Your injuries look scary, but in fact, they are not serious." Chu Nanyi said, "The master was reluctant to use force on you, otherwise he would have let you recover for at least a month."

Xie Jin closed his eyes, rested his face on the pillow, and hummed softly: "I know."

Rong Yu's strength was not light when he attacked him. Xie Jin could see the extent of his anger. If this kind of anger was resolved in other ways, it would be normal to recover for a month.

Anyway, Commander Yang, who was imprisoned in the Ministry of Justice, would probably not survive.

"I've never been through this before, so I don't really understand." Xie Jin opened his eyes, trying to wake himself up, but his eyelids were too heavy, so he simply closed them again, his voice hoarse, "I experienced it myself tonight, and only then did I know that the master is the master after all... I can't refuse to accept it."

Chu Nanyi understood that he was talking about the time when the empress ascended the throne. His eyebrows were slightly frowned, and his voice was light and gentle: "To make so many outstanding men willing to call you Master, you must have enough outstanding qualities."

Power can certainly make people bow down, but surrendering to power and surrendering to people are different.

Xie Jin hummed, and sleepiness made him quiet for a long time. After a moment, he spoke again: "Nanyi."

"Hmm."

"Do you think... the Master will agree with me and Yaoyao's relationship?"

Those who are involved are confused, but those who are on the sidelines can see clearly.

He is deeply trapped in the situation and is prone to making wrong judgments. He needs others to give him some hope.

"Whether you agree or not may not be up to the master, but to you." Chu Nanyi concentrated on treating his injuries and stripped him clean from head to toe. "For now, you are the most trusted civil official in front of the master, and Xuanyuan Yao is a military commander trained by the master. The two of you are the master's left and right arms. The master's requirements for you are definitely stricter than those for others. If you and Prince Yao can support each other and fight side by side, the master may not have any reason to object."