Quick Transmigration: After Fake Death, All the Protagonists I Flirted With Went Crazy

Chapter 183 Ingratitude and Deceit (18)

The day of Bu Shaoluan's coronation ceremony was a beautiful, sunny day.

The Great Qi, afflicted with a chronic illness, finally welcomed a new ruler.

Shen Xuntang dismissed everyone else.

The palace servants who were dressing the boy in his imperial robes put down what they were doing and bowed as Shen Xuntang entered.

Only Shen Xuntang and Bu Shaoluan remained in the vast hall.

The robe embroidered with golden dragons was already fully donned, only the twelve-tassel crown remained unworn.

The two looked at each other from a distance.

Gu Yao realized that he hadn't really looked at Bu Shaoluan properly in a long time.

The frail child he brought out of the cold palace two years ago has now grown into a handsome young man.

Gu Yao felt a pang of emotion.

This was his first time raising a child.

Looking at it now, it seems to be doing quite well.

It just needs some polishing.

The boy's forced seriousness turned into bewilderment the moment he saw her.

Gu Yao pursed her lips and walked towards the boy.

The boy who used to look like a tiny little bean can now be looked at as an equal by him.

Seeing the boy's bewildered expression, Gu Yao sighed.

"Your Majesty, a ruler should not show his emotions, how can he reveal such a vulnerable expression?"

As the young man approached, he brought with him a scent of sandalwood mixed with osmanthus.

It's incredibly alluring.

Bu Shaoluan's eyes flickered, and he quickly lowered his head, concealing his expression.

With its head hanging low, it really looked like a poor little dog that had been scolded by its owner.

Gu Yao looked at it and couldn't help but feel a little pity.

He picked up the twelve-tasseled crown from the tray; it was heavy with weight.

The heavy crown carries the fate of millions of people in the Great Qi Dynasty.

If he is a wise ruler, then people will be of one mind and support.

If the ruler is incompetent, the people will suffer.

Now, Gu Yao solemnly placed the crown on the boy's head with both hands.

This is the new ruler he chose for the Great Qi.

It was also his way of atoning for his sins.

He moved closer and carefully adjusted the person's position.

The delicate fragrance is subtle yet lingering, stirring a restless feeling in the heart.

Bu Shaoluan's hands, hidden in his sleeves, clenched tightly, but his body remained stiff and he dared not move.

He was afraid that the young man in front of him would notice something was amiss.

After placing the crown on the young man, Gu Yao looked at the boy who was still bowing his head and reached out to smooth out the wrinkles on the young emperor's robe.

The delicate fragrance drew closer.

"Your Highness, you are no longer a child. You are now the Emperor of Great Qi. Once you step out of this palace, you will no longer be the Tenth Prince, do you understand?"

The boy looked up at the young man who was earnestly advising him, his voice trembling slightly, "Master, will you stay with me?"

Looking into the boy's stubborn eyes, Gu Yao didn't know how to answer.

He twirled his fingers, avoiding the boy's gaze.

"Of course I will accompany Your Majesty."

I'll stay with you and watch over you.

Watching you breathe new life into this dark and tarnished Daqi.

Having received an affirmative answer from the young man, Bu Shaoluan carefully took his hand.

The temperature remained slightly cool.

It seems like it just won't warm up no matter what.

Gu Yao was so burned by the heat from the boy's fingertips that he subconsciously wanted to pull his hand back.

But he was grabbed by the person in front of him.

"Palm Seal, you said you would stay with me."

Seeing the boy's slightly moist eyes, Gu Yao sighed and let the boy hold his hand.

The boy carefully held that delicate, fair hand, as if he were holding a treasure of the world.

Gu Yao also condoned the boy's behavior.

It's just for a short while; being touched a couple of times won't break any flesh.

The palace servants waiting outside had already knocked on the door to urge them on.

"Your Majesty, take the seal; the enthronement ceremony is about to begin."

Gu Yao and Bu Shaoluan exchanged a glance.

Tacitly.

The young man took the boy's hand and led him to the front of the palace.

Each step was taken slowly and solemnly.

Before opening the door, Gu Yao released the boy's hand.

He looked at the young man in front of him; that handsome face could be quite intimidating when it was stern.

"Your Highness, once you step out of this door, you will be the new ruler of Great Qi."

After saying that, Gu Yao didn't give Bu Shaoluan any more time to process what was happening and yanked the door open.

It was bright outside, and Gu Yao pushed Bu Shaoluan out.

He personally pushed his young emperor into the bright sunlight.

Bu Shaoluan pursed her lips and followed the palace servants.

Gu Yao did not follow.

He stood inside the hall watching the boy leave.

Bu Shaoluan looked back and saw the young man's figure hidden in the shadows, while outside the door was bright sunshine.

They were separated by only a threshold.

Shen Xuntang, however, did not take a single step.

Seeing the boy turn around, Gu Yao returned a faint smile.

Unlike the usual perfunctory or sarcastic laughter.

That smile was like a huge weight had been lifted off one's shoulders.

Bu Shaoluan didn't understand it, but he didn't like it.

He couldn't hold onto Shen Xuntang like this.

He felt very uncomfortable.

But we can't ask right now.

The boy turned around with a tense expression.

He raised his hand and placed his fingertips to his nose to sniff lightly; it was a light sandalwood scent mixed with a hint of osmanthus.

It became Shen Xuntang's unique flavor.

Bu Shaoluan's restless heart gradually calmed down.

Sandalwood is indeed the most calming.