“Wei Lian of the Qin Empire.”

Ji Yue gawked, as if the words hadn’t sunk in.

Once he realised what was said, the Emperor turned around in bewilderment, hurriedly picked up the memorial to the throne, sat upright and fixed his eyes on it. “Can’t, we have official business to deal with.”

Wei Lian informed, “You are holding the memorial upside down.”

Ji Yue immediately flipped the memorial.

Wei Lian could not resist. “...Right side. If you look carefully, the words are not written on the side you are facing!”

Ji Yue saw that there were indeed no words.

“...” Ji Yue silently turned the memorial to the other side as well as rotating it.

“We are taking the official business seriously.” Ji Yue whispered, “You will only distract us if you stay here.”

Seriously, really? Wei Lian sneered.

Wei Lian explained, “I am not staying in imperial study. I mean after you finish your official business...I will be waiting for you in Yangxin Palace Hall.”

Ji Yue refused, “Can’t, we have to attend more official business tonight and will not be returning to Yangxin Palace Hall.”

Wei Lian showed nothing on his face. “How about you come to Zhongling Palace, it’s the same.”

Ji Yue still refused, “Can’t...”

Wei Lian was angry. “Can you not! Are you even a man!”

He already put himself out there. What were Ji Yue misgivings about here? It was like he was one losing on this favourable trade.

Such a wasteful person.

“We—” Complicated emotions streak across Ji Yue’s eyes. “We can’t.”

“...”

???

Wei Lian thought about what Chang Shou said earlier, how the Qin Emperor mysteriously summoned the imperial medical physician.

If it wasn’t for the small cut on his hand...

Could it be that Ji Yue has an unmentionable illness?

He could not get it up?

That could not be right, Wei Lian saw it clearly. The other person could get it up.

Could it be...early ejaculation?

However, his earlier pulse checking did not pick up on anything strange.

However, to have a precise diagnosis, he would need to inspect, listen, question, and feel the pulse. His earlier procedure was done in haste, maybe he missed something.

Wei Lian was already formatting a list of various prescriptions for tonifying the kidney in his mind.

The young man sighed.

To raise a husband, one must assist in healing him first, causing him to lose sleep.

A few days ago, he even told Wei Yan that, ‘the Qin Emperor is better than his snap of a finger’, now in retrospect, the Qin Emperor might be even less than a snap of a finger.

What use was there?

It was better for him to use the jade pillar.

Wei Lian looked at Ji Yue with resentment.

Ji Yue: “...?”

Why was he getting this feeling that something was wrong.

“Then please take care of handling your official business.” Wei Lian smiled. “This subject will retire to my palace.”

Then Wei Lian turned to walk out, not showing the slightest hesitation.

The volume from the door being closed indicated that the young man was not in a good mood.

“...”

Ji Yue looked at the sun outside through the window and wondered how someone could rest so early in the afternoon.

He moved away the memorial on the side and revealed what was hidden under it.

Fortunately, the other didn’t discover this.

It was a piece of white jade and a carving knife.

Someone had carefully carved the white jade, as it gradually took on an animal shape. The eyes were coloured in. It was an impressively small fox with a lifelike aura.

Only missing its limbs and tail.

Ji Yue was without sleep or rest these days. Naturally, he was not going over the memorial the entire night. In truth, he spent most of his time on this.

He was preparing a gift for Wei Lian.

A token of love actually.

He carved it with his own hands.

This was a surprise, so Wei Lian cannot learn of this. When Wei Lian first barged in, it startled Ji Yue. His hand jolted and his fingertips were cut by the knife.

He ignored the cut and covered the white jade and the carving knife with a memorial, and breathed out a sigh of relief.

Ji Yue picked up the white jade in his left hand and held the carving knife in the other, planning to continue with the carving.

However, the blade remained in the air for a long time, no sign of continuing on the task.

His heart was in turmoil. When he could not focus on the memorial, it was natural that he could not carve either.

* * *

Ji Yue knew that Wei Lian was hinting.

His heart was in immense joy the moment Wei Lian took the initiative.

Joy beyond words.

They should have been harmonious lovers with deep chemistry. It was only natural to have intimate relationships that flourish in the water.

He was afraid of being rude to his beloved, but he had already desecrated Wei Lian thoroughly in his dream.

The young man in his dream was alluring. The younger man would put his arms around him, beg him to slow down or be more gentle. The pleading man would then bite his lips and expose his neck.

During the peak, there would be fine beads of sweat on his forehead and a layer of shine over his dazed eyes, then lowering the older man for a deep kiss.

It was beautiful, it was vibrant; the meaning of being alive.

The most moving appearance in the world.

—This was the result after Ji Yue read little yellow books for three days and three nights.

After reading it, he started having messy dreams.

Don’t ask him where the books came from. Tong shi lady minister had a whole storage of glistening yellow at her disposal.

Tong shi lady minister had a lot of treasure.

Of course, some parts of the dreams were very hazy. Ji Yue, who had no practical experience, could not fill in the rest of the details.

It was human nature to desire to be happy with those they cherished, there was nothing taboo about it.

So he did a lot of homework on it. Those books were only a small portion of it. He even summoned the imperial medical physician to ask questions.

However...

Two hours ago…

It was Physician Xu who was on active duty today. Although he was not as experienced as Physician Wang, he was still highly qualified and skilled in medicine.

After being summoned by his Majesty, he hurried there for fear that his Majesty’s imperial body was ill and it would delay state affairs.

But when he arrived at the imperial study, his Majesty dismissed his guards and the first question that came out of his mouth was, “Is it uncomfortable for a man’s first time?”

Physician Xu acted as if he had been struck by lightning.

Why was his Majesty asking such a question?

It was well known that Lian Gongzi was the only member in his Majesty’s harem, who was doted on by the Emperor very much.

Lian Gongzi must have lost his virginity long ago.

Why would his Majesty ask such a question at this point of time?

He didn’t notice his Majesty taking an interest in anyone...

After the process of elimination, there was only one possibility, even if it was impossible.

Physician Xu suddenly had a bold and absurd speculation.

Could it be that—

Physician Xu was shocked.

His Majesty doted on Lian Gongzi to such an extent?

Tired of the dominant position, he wanted to personally experience being the submissive one!

No, absolutely not possible.

His Majesty was the true rightful emperor, the highest reign supreme, to be someone in the lower position. What a scandal!

He must put an end to his Majesty’s dangerous idea immediately.

Physician Xu made his decision at once and answered in a deep voice, “Uncomfortable! Extremely difficult to bear!”

Ji Yue was surprised and sought advice with an open mind, “We would like to hear the details.”

Physician Xu began to persuade patiently, “Unlike the women, men were not made to be on the receiving end, the entry is too tight and dry. The pain will be like being torn apart, a pain worse than death.”

The way he explained it made this a serious and terrifying matter.

In this way, his Majesty should reconsider his decision and give up.

Ji Yue furrowed his eyebrows. “We heard that applying ointment and a small amount of lubrication can alleviate the pain.”

He naturally learned this from the books he requested Li Fuquan to fetch from tong shi lady minister, where else would he learn it from?

Physician Xu was alarmed. “Misconception! Your Majesty, you must not listen to other people’s nonsense. They did not experience the pain themselves!”

Ji Yue refused to give up. “Is there a solution?”

Physician Xu confirmed, “There is.”

Ji Yue’s eyes brightened. “What is it?”

Physician Xu replied, “Not trying it out.” Your Majesty, please don’t even think about it.

Ji Yue: “...”

“This matter is extremely harmful to someone's health, moreover, there might be long lasting negative effects to the body. Your Majesty should not view this lightly after hearing this old subject’s advice.” Physician Xu insisted with his earnest words.

Ji Yue looked dignified, “We understand. So...we won’t consider this for the time being.”

If it was really this painful, he would not let Wei Lian bear it.

After hearing this, relief finally appeared on Physician Xu’s face.

It was a great achievement that he succeeded in stopping his Majesty’s desire to be at the bottom.

After Wei Lian left the imperial study, he did not go straight back to Zhongling Palace, instead, he went to see the imperial medical physicians.

Afternoon is when people get sleepy after their meal. A young physician apprentice leaned against a pillar and yawned lazily. Suddenly, he saw a beautiful young man in white. Eyes widened, he murmured, “I’m seeing an immortal descended from heaven, am I dreaming?”

Wei Lian said gently, “Wake up.”

The apprentice jerked upward and was no longer sleepy. He hurriedly saluted. “May I ask, which empire are you from...”

It was not like everyone in the palace had seen Wei Lian before. Judging from the apprentice’s careful wording, the trainee doesn’t usually have the qualification to see Wei Lian, let alone know of his appearance.

So upon first meeting, it was not odd to think of Wei Lian as an immortal.

Since there were various envoys from different empires in the Qin Empire, usually there would be not  acclimatised travellers with vomiting symptoms that visited here, requiring medical assistance. The young boy thought that this gentleman was a guest of the Qin Empire.

“Wei Lian of the Qin Empire.”

The young boy was dumbfounded before giving a grander salute. “This ignorant one failed to recognize your great importance. May Gongzi wait here while this one will call for my teacher.”

The apprentice quickly turned and suddenly picked up on something.

A few days ago, Yan Gongzi was punished and came here for a pain relief salve. The title he gave was ‘Yan Gongzi of the Chu Empire.’

While this Gongzi was also in the Chu royal family, he reported himself as ‘Wei Lian of the Qin Empire.’

Did he discard his former status after coming to the Qin Empire?

The trainee did not want to probe into this as he went on with his duty.

If Wei Lian knew of what the young boy was thinking, he probably would not be stingy to answer.

He just felt that he belonged to the Qin Empire more than the Chu Empire.

He has a family here.

Ji Yue, you lucky bastard.

All you did was to say the words, I have you as a support, watch the fireworks with me, and eat a bowl of glutinous rice balls.

And you were able to take my heart away.

There was nothing better or more valuable than this exchange.

A moment later, an old man with white hair around his temples and a grey beard came out from the back room. When he saw Wei Lian, surprise appeared in his eyes and he immediately bowed, “What manner of assistance does Gongzi request of us? If you are not well, you can always send someone to deliver the message and someone will come. What need is there for Gongzi to come in person?”

This was the first time that Physician Xu had met the legendary Lian Gongzi. With just one glance, he understood why his Majesty was so fond of him.

Dressing in white and being blessed with rare and radiant beauty.

Who would not fall for such a beauty, who would care about the gender for this matter?

Wei Lian said, “I am here for herbs.”

Physician Xu asked, “Do you have the prescription?”

“Would it be too troublesome for the imperial physician to give a prescription?”

“Not at all, what is Gongzi looking for?”

“Nourishing and strengthening.”

Whether Ji Yue was incapable or not, he would get a prescription, just in case.

Physician Xu strangely halted his movement.

His mind was in high gear.

Two hours earlier, his Majesty quietly inquired with him whether it hurt the first time.

And now Lian Gongzi was here for a strengthening prescription?

What does all of this mean?

If his assumption was correct, his Majesty and Gongzi were indeed planning on reversing their positions.

Royalty really does have the courage to have fun.

But he must stop them.

His Majesty’s imposing body that was respected by the whole empire, how could it be touched just by anyone?

It was fine if his Majesty was just being curious, but how could Lian Gongzi go along with the foolish idea?

Physician Xu immediately said, “Gongzi, there is no need for this.”

Wei Lian was puzzled. “Emm?”

“The prescription won’t work.” Physician Xu thought for a moment before saying in distress, “His Majesty had requested this one’s presence and asked the same question.”

Then he managed to persuade his Majesty to abandon the idea. Since his Majesty no longer considered being on the receiving end, it was unnecessary for Lian Gongzi to take this medicine and to mend his Majesty’s body.

Wei Lian was shocked.

So Ji Yue was really incapable?

And that ordinary medicine was ineffective?

That was just...horrible.

Luckily, he was here.

He would definitely take good care of Ji Yue’s body.