After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows-Chapter 111 I’ve Waited for Her

But the moment Jiang Lingxi met those eyes, so similar in their stubbornness to someone from her memories, she knew she definitely wouldn’t get any answers.

"You said that."

"Yes, I said it."

After holding each other’s challenging gaze for a moment, Jiang Lingxi picked up the glass cup beside her and gulped down the tea, standing up smoothly.

Shen Yunqing watched her graceful movements, unable to suppress a twitch of his eyelid.

He finally opened his mouth to persuade her to stay: "It’s getting late, Miss Jiang, would you like to stay for a meal before you go?"

"No need."

Having practically come for nothing, Jiang Lingxi had no mood to stay for a meal.

Seeing this, Shen Yunqing did not insist, "Alright, I’ll have He Assistant take you home."

This time, Jiang Lingxi did not refuse. In another place, she might still be able to catch a taxi, but here, even if she waited until dark, she feared she wouldn’t see one.

A few minutes after Shen Yunqing pressed a button on the table leg beside him, Xiazhi and He Assistant arrived hurriedly one after the other.

"Sir," Xiazhi said abruptly when he saw the two people standing under the Begonia tree, then, after a few moments, finally coming back to his senses from his shock, "Dinner..."

Shen Yunqing raised his hand to stop him from speaking further and then turned to He Assistant, "He Assistant, please see Miss Jiang home."

He Assistant was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "Yes, boss. What about my work..."

"Bring today’s work along with tomorrow’s."

This meant that he didn’t plan on working today.

Momentarily shocked by his boss’s rare laxity, He Assistant gestured to Jiang Lingxi, "Lady..." He then quickly corrected himself, remembering his boss’s earlier form of address, "Miss Jiang, this way, please."

Before leaving, Jiang Lingxi turned to look at the person standing diagonally behind her, only to find that his gaze was already on her, filled with emotions she couldn’t understand.

Unable to comprehend them, she simply decided not to overthink it. Pulling herself together, she said, "Mr. Shen, do take care of yourself."

"Thank you for your concern, Miss Jiang. You too."

Jiang Lingxi’s expression softened slightly, she nodded gently, and decisively walked away.

Seeing her leave in long strides, He Assistant barely had time to bid farewell to his boss and Brother Xia, hurrying to catch up.

Only after the two figures disappeared from view did Shen Yunqing pull down his mask, revealing a face much paler than usual and lips that were almost devoid of color, bending over to cough softly a few times.

Hearing the cough, Xiazhi’s face immediately turned tense, "Sir!"

Shen Yunqing waved his hand, "It’s nothing." But seeing Xiazhi still frowning, he gave a reassuring smile, "After all this time, aren’t you used to it? Don’t worry, I won’t die."

"Didn’t you say before not to talk about that? Let me help you back to your room to rest."

"Hmm, later remember to put away the tea from today."

Xiazhi just supported Shen Yunqing’s arm, then instinctively glanced at the tea on the table that had only been tasted by one person and tentatively asked, "Should we buy more of this kind of tea next time we shop?"

Shen Yunqing pondered for a moment and nodded slightly.

Xiazhi held his breath but quickly suppressed his suddenly racing heartbeat upon seeing his master’s still calm profile.

But halfway to the bedroom, he couldn’t help but tentatively speak, "This time seeing Miss Jiang, I feel that her character is quite different compared to the last time."

The last time he met Miss Jiang was when the master was adamant about getting a marriage certificate with Miss Jiang.

Curious back then, he stepped out of Xiyuan, which he intended to spend the rest of his life in, seeing it as a paradise, just once.

It was only after finally seeing Miss Jiang’s true appearance in person that he understood why the boss had been so stubborn this time.

Although Miss Jiang was completely different in temperament and approach to life compared to that one, just by that face, how could the master possibly watch her marry someone else?

If even he couldn’t bear it, let alone the master.

Thinking of this, Xiazhi couldn’t help but recall the scene he saw when entering the South Garden just now.

The two figures standing amidst the lush greenery reminded him of a distant scene, so distant that he thought the memory was already blurred. It wasn’t until he saw a similar scene again that he realized that he had never actually forgotten it, just deliberately stopped himself from recalling it.

"Xiazhi," Shen Yunqing halted and turned to look at the young man who had resolutely chosen to follow him back then, the turbulent emotions that were full under the Begonia tree slowly calmed as he watched the silhouette leave, so now he could speak in a calm tone, "I’ve waited for her!"

Xiazhi felt his heart start to pound wildly, but thinking of the cost the master had paid, his eyes turned slightly red.

"Didn’t you reveal your identity to Your Majesty?"

Since he recognized it was her, but when Your Majesty left, she clearly didn’t know the master’s identity.

In fact, she seemed to be a bit angrily sulking at the master.

Shen Yunqing chuckled and shook his head, "I never planned to say it."

Xiazhi was puzzled, "Why? You’ve done so much just to meet Your Majesty again..."

The rest of his words got swallowed under Shen Yunqing’s gaze.

Shen Yunqing raised his foot, speaking as he walked, "Xiazhi, you’ve seen it too, the world we live in now, everyone is equal and free. Even though there are still disparities in wealth, as long as you strive, you can carve out your own niche."

Xiazhi nodded as he listened, "I like the prosperous era of Yuan Zhao, and I like it here."

He liked the prosperous era of Yuan Zhao because of the lord, and a diligent, compassionate Your Majesty.

He liked it here, not just because of the lord who asked him to change the address to sir, but because of this more vibrant world.

"So, Your Majesty is no longer Your Majesty."

Xiazhi pressed his lips, not refuting.

He knew there were similar kings in other countries, but in their country, the emperor was long past.

"Moreover, I don’t want to remain her Minister."

"My lord!"

In a moment of haste, Xiazhi called Shen Yunqing by his title from the past life.

After calling out, he regretted it and smacked his own lips, speaking hesitantly, "Does this count as insubordination?"

"I’ve performed my duty as a Minister, scarcely securing this opportunity, what harm in defying once?"

Noticing much-desired assertiveness and dominance from Shen Yunqing, Xiazhi decided he would support it.

But upon returning to the bedroom, now alone in the room, Shen Yunqing’s demeanor finally showed a trace of evident frustration.

Even though he recognized his Her Majesty at a glance, when she woke up was a mystery, and because of his cautious little plan, he dared not ask or reveal his identity.

So he would have to investigate on his own.

Thinking of this, he felt somewhat fortunate that Jiang Lingxi’s original profession was an entertainer, at least there were traces to follow.

If it had been some other profession, even if he secretly ordered an investigation, it might not escape her notice.

So the next morning when He Assistant came to Xiyuan for a work report, he found his boss engrossed in a tablet. The thing was, it wasn’t some crucial work but rather fan-made video clips of Miss Jiang.

He Assistant: "..."

Was there something wrong with the way he woke up this morning?