T/N: 同榻 is a Chinese phrase that literally means ‘shared accommodations.’ In a broader sense, it can also imply a close or intimate relationship between individuals. Happy reading!
Ye Yang’s eyes widened, and for a moment, he was unsure whether he should wake up the person next to him, Feng Luan.
At some point, he had found himself asleep in bed, covered by the bedding that Feng Luan had brought over the previous night. And the silky smooth fabric he had just felt in his embrace was…… well…… that darn imperial silk.
Unable to help himself, Ye Yang closed his eyes and contemplated his recent actions.
It was as if he…… clung to that ‘blanket,’ caressing and rubbing it…… almost wishing to meld his entire being into that blanket……
Ye Yang felt like he was going to die.
The situation felt increasingly ambiguous and anyone in his shoes would probably be flustered. Ye Yang wasn’t sure whether Feng Luan had awakened earlier or not. If Feng Luan was still asleep, that was better as he wouldn’t have noticed Ye Yang’s actions while asleep. However, if Feng Luan was awake……
Haha.
Ye Yang gingerly shifted his body towards the other side of the bed, moving with great care so as not to wake Feng Luan. However, Feng Luan was sleeping on the outer side and had the blanket on top of him. Given this situation, he found himself somewhat immobilized, and with two people on what had initially felt quite spacious, the bed had become somewhat cramped. After pondering for a while, Ye Yang could only decide to feign sleep.
He couldn’t believe that Feng Luan would sleep through an entire day without attending to his political duties. So, he decided to wait until Feng Luan rose and left…… then he wouldn’t have to face the awkward situation at hand.
Having resolved to wait, Ye Yang closed his eyes. But then, he heard a stifled laugh from the person beside him, as if they found his behavior quite amusing. They softly remarked, “No need to delude yourself.”
Ye Yang, “……”
Ye Yang opened his eyes, his expression neutral, and looked at Feng Luan.
He made a conscious effort to keep a composed expression, not wanting Feng Luan to detect his embarrassment. With a somewhat strained tone, he added, “I…… just wanted to get a little more rest.”
Feng Luan had shifted to the side, propping his head on his hand, and gazed at him with a playful smile. He asked, “So, is Yun shijun awake now?”
Ye Yang fell silent for a moment, weighing his options carefully. Ultimately, he decided to avoid his eyes and said, “I…… I didn’t sleep well last night.”
The implication was a desire for Feng Luan to be more perceptive and promptly leave to attend to his state affairs, rather than hanging around and exacerbating the awkwardness between them.
Nonetheless, Feng Luan remained motionless and engaged in conversation, saying, “Did you not sleep well? Kang Ning summoned zhen to rise for court duties at the fourth watch. He called out several times outside, but it seems you did not hear a word.”
Ye Yang, “……”
He tucked his face further beneath the blanket, revealing only his eyes, and responded in a muffled tone, “You didn’t hear it either.”
Feng Luan said, “Of course zhen heard it.”
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Tf Tjcu, “……Ktfc kts vlvc’a sbe ub ab mbega?”
“With a beauty in zhen’s embrace, holding onto zhen’s arm,” Feng Luan whispered softly, “how could zhen bear to leave?”
Tf Tjcu, “……”
Tf Tjcu’r ojmf yijhfv klat fwyjggjrrwfca.
“Qtja P vlv ktlif…… riffqlcu, kfii, atja rtbeivc’a yf ajxfc rfglberis,” Tf Tjcu fzqijlcfv, jaafwqalcu ab gfujlc tlr mbwqbregf. “Tbe jgf jc fzfwqijgs geifg bo beg alwf, jcv lc remt wbwfcar, bcf rtbeiv rajcv gfrbieaf, gfrlralcu afwqajalbc jcv glrlcu klat cb tfrlajalbc……”
Feng Luan interrupted him, saying, “But didn’t you say you didn’t sleep well last night?”
Ye Yang, “……”
Feng Luan replied, “Given that you had a restless night, at the fourth watch, zhen had the intention to muster firm determination, resist temptation, and rise with no hesitation…… You must be aware of that, correct?”
Ye Yang, “I……”
Feng Luan asked, “Then why are you still holding onto zhen’s arm?”
Ye Yang, “……”
Feng Luan sighed deeply. “As the exemplary ruler of our time, it is distressing to have a shijun who brings such calamity to the country and its people.”
Ye Yang, “……”
Ye Yang silently burrowed further under the blanket, deciding to completely cover his face with the bedding. He was determined to feign sleep at this point; no matter what Feng Luan might say, he wouldn’t respond.
However, Feng Luan reached out his hand, gently pushing him. He said, “Yun Yang, zhen needs to get up.”
Ye Yang remained silent.
Feng Luan said, “As a shijun, you should at least assist the husband in rising and dressing.”
Ye Yang pretended to be asleep.
Feng Luan deliberately said, “In that case, zhen shall call in Wan Juan and Kang Ning to assist zhen with dressing.”
Ye Yang, “……”
Feng Luan added, “It’s just that Wan Juan can be quite…… indiscreet with her words.”
Ye Yang suddenly sat up, his eyes wide open, staring at Feng Luan. He exclaimed, “How old are you? Can’t you even dress yourself!”
He shouted loudly at the ruler of a nation, and Feng Luan not only didn’t take offense but continued to watch him with a playful smile. In fact, he even followed up on what Ye Yang had said, “With a beauty’s assistance, there’s no need for me to learn.”
Ye Yang, “……”
Ye Yang couldn’t bear it any longer.
How can there be such a smooth-talking dog of an emperor in this world??
He was seething with frustration and, seeing Feng Luan blocking his way on the outer side of the bed without moving, he almost wished he could kick the dog emperor out of the bed. But he didn’t dare. He said with annoyance, “You’re just lying there. How am I supposed to fetch clothes for you?”
Feng Luan let out a soft sigh and leaned closer to Ye Yang’s ear, lowering his voice as he spoke, “You still need to get up first.”
Feng Luan was so close that his warm breath tickled Ye Yang’s ear, causing him to shudder as if a pleasant sensation ran down his ear. Startled, he instinctively leaned back a bit and couldn’t utter a word. He just stared at Feng Luan with wide eyes.
Feng Luan cleared his throat and said, “Zhen is somewhat indisposed at the moment.”
The two of them stared at each other for a while, and suddenly, Ye Yang understood.
He wished he could leap up from the bed and, grabbing the blanket, make a quick escape. He had no recollection of how he had ended up on the bed the previous night, and with no shoes in sight, he didn’t think twice before leaping off the bed with bare feet. He rushed away, running quite a distance, as if something ominous were chasing him.
Yes, that’s right. Everyone is a man, and it’s a natural physiological response. He could understand that.
Understand my foot!
Just moments ago, he had been sleeping alongside the dog emperor and had even been snuggling up to him. No, he couldn’t handle it. Who could possibly tolerate such a situation!
In a state of panic, Ye Yang rushed into the outer chamber, realizing that he couldn’t see what was happening on the bed from the outside anyway. He planned to open the door and call Kang Ning to come in and assist with dressing. However, before he could open the door, he overheard Kang Ning talking to Imperial Physician Rong outside. It appeared that Imperial Physician Rong had come to deliver medicine, and upon learning that the emperor was also present, he instructed his attendants to hurry back and bring the medicine intended for the emperor.
Ye Yang couldn’t help but recall the medicinal concoctions that Imperial Physician Rong had previously presented to Feng Luan.
He spat, Why send medicine? This dog emperor is perfectly fine. Isn’t it obvious!
He realized he wasn’t properly dressed, so he waited until Doctor Rong had left before calling Kang Ning inside. He was feeling frustrated and didn’t want to get involved since Kang Ning and the others would handle the situation. He quickly dressed, tied his hair into a messy ponytail, and stormed off to the Imperial Garden to resume his long-distance running routine, still simmering with frustration.
Feng Luan recognized that his jesting and teasing had gone a bit too far, and it appeared that Ye Yang was displeased. He decided to give it some time for Ye Yang to regain his composure before proceeding. Meanwhile, Imperial Physician Rong entered with a soothing remedy and examined Feng Luan’s pulse while inquiring, “This servant heard from Eunuch Kang that you experienced a recurrence of your previous ailment yesterday…… May this servant inquire about the quality of your rest last night? Did you still encounter any distressing dreams?”
“Very well,” Feng Luan replied in a soft voice. “Zhen had a dreamless night.”
Not only did he have a dreamless night, but he also felt refreshed today, and his body, which had previously felt sluggish, was considerably lighter.
When considering it carefully, he hadn’t slept this well in many years. He wasn’t sure what had changed, but perhaps having someone by his side at night made him feel more at ease. Moreover, Ye Yang’s tendency to snuggle into him added to his sense of contentment. As he thought about this, he couldn’t help but curve his lips into a contented smile. It appeared that Imperial Physician Rong had already grasped the situation by observing his expression. With a cheerful smile, he neatly organized his items and said, “Every medicine has its side effects. If you no longer need the tranquilizer in the future, that would be the best outcome.”
Feng Luan nodded in agreement.
After waiting for Imperial Physician Rong to depart, he inquired about Ye Yang’s whereabouts and then heard a report from Shen Shaoheng. It was mentioned that Yun shijun wished to borrow the equestrian field, seemingly with the intention of continuing his horseback riding lessons.
Feng Luan was surprised to find that Ye Yang was still learning how to ride a horse. Today, Feng Luan had skipped the morning court session, as he had many state affairs to attend to. He couldn’t accompany Ye Yang every day, so he instructed Shen Shaoheng to keep an eye on him, ensuring Ye Yang didn’t have an accident while horseback riding. Finally, he added, “Get him a softer saddle.”
Shen Shaoheng was puzzled and about to follow the orders, but Feng Luan stopped him.
“Shaoheng…… Zhen has something to ask you.” Feng Luan hesitated briefly, then, after instructing him to close the door, he inquired in a hushed tone, “Yun shijun has only recently begun learning to ride, and he experienced some discomfort. He started feeling better just yesterday, and today he has gone horseback riding. Is this…… a good decision?”
Shen Shaoheng had no knowledge of the day when Ye Yang rode a horse and chafed his buttocks. Therefore, this statement from Feng Luan left him somewhat puzzled. He furrowed his brows, contemplated it for a while, and then, noticing a hint of embarrassment on Feng Luan’s face, it seemed like what he was referring to was something extremely difficult to articulate.
Shen Shaoheng suddenly understood.
This morning, the hardworking emperor once again skipped the morning court. What could this mean?
Shen Shaoheng understood it clearly.
He cleared his throat with a deep cough and, after a quick scan of the room to confirm that only Kang Ning and Feng Luan were present, he lowered his voice. With one hand subtly shielding his face, he whispered to Feng Luan, “Your Majesty, do not worry, men are quite resilient!”
Feng Luan, “……”
Feng Luan had a subtle feeling that Shen Shaoheng’s comment sounded somewhat off, but he couldn’t quite put his finger on what was wrong. After some reflection, he noted that Ye Yang had left in clear frustration. However, Shen Shaoheng lacked experience and struggled to initiate an apology. As for Kang Ning, he was unlikely to offer any useful suggestions. Feng Luan, therefore, grabbed Shen Shaoheng’s sleeve, prompting him to sit down, and asked with genuine curiosity, “Word has it, as relayed by your sister, that you stand as the paragon of desire for myriad young ladies of the capital. Is it verily the case that those who harbor affection for you may traverse the distance between the Xuanwu Gate and the Zhuque Gate?”
Shen Shaoheng coughed discreetly, feeling somewhat apprehensive, and replied, “Well…… it’s not exactly like that. Those are just exaggerations my sister casually came up with……”
Feng Luan inquired earnestly, “Today, zhen might have teased him too much, and it seems like Ah Yang is genuinely upset. What…… What should zhen do to reconcile with him?”
Shen Shaoheng immediately perked up.
Being a connoisseur of the stories of love, passion, and enduring romance found in the literature, folklore, and theatrical works of the common folk, Shen Shaoheng, while not having much personal experience in these matters, believed he possessed a profound understanding of them. He was more than willing to offer guidance to the inexperienced and bewildered Feng Luan.
“It’s like this, Your Majesty,” Shen Shaoheng leaned in, speaking earnestly, “According to my extensive research over the years……”
Feng Luan’s expression remained unchanged, but he clearly became interested and signaled with his head to encourage Shen Shaoheng to continue.
“Yun shijun’s anger is most likely rooted in shyness, but he still harbors love for you,” Shen Shaoheng explained. “In moments like these, it’s essential to back him into a corner, take the lead, progress steadily, and chip away at his shyness until it disappears completely.”
Feng Luan couldn’t help but furrow his brow slightly, displaying a hint of doubt.
“Is this…… effective?” Feng Luan asked, “Have you tried it before?”
Shen Shaoheng shook his head.
“While this servant may not have personal experience, this servant has indeed come across this in my readings,” Shen Shaoheng affirmed solemnly. “Your Majesty, rest assured, this advice is a common theme in the literature I’ve perused.”
Thank you for the chapter 😍
thanks for reading<3<3
Uhh shen shaoheng i don’t think that method would work well with such an explosive person like ye yang. Proceed with caution, little dog emperor 😂
It’s not gonna be bigger mess, it’s gonna be a chaos! D:
Thank You for the new chapter (♡ >ω< ♡)
Goodness, the emperor has become so playful and passionate recently that the safest option Ye Yang could think of is to injure his… saddle sitting area again 😬? I mean, if it’s going to suffer anyway, he should just go ahead and boost his approval points at the same time! Kidding, of course it’s better if he returns Feng Luan’s affection before they do ‘that’.
Go Dog Emperor, pursue your wifey 🎉
Thanks for the chapter!