Deng Xiao also had doubts in his heart. Why did he feel that the emperor and Xiao Tian seemed to be on close terms, but he had never known about Xiao Tian before?
However, this thought didn't last long. Since it involved the emperor and his favorite official Xiao Jinghan, Deng Xiao never paid too much attention.
As a qualified lackey, he would follow the emperor's orders without hesitation. But he knew very well that there were some no-go zones where curiosity was absolutely not allowed.
Anyway, he would never allow anyone to snatch what he wanted.
Xiao Tian pretended not to see Deng Xiao's provocation. He calmly said to Yi Qing, "It seems that you have a white hair on your head."
"Really?" Yi Qing immediately got agitated. "Where? Where?"
She didn't have a single white hair even when she was working the 996 schedule in her previous life. But in this life, living a carefree life, she was getting gray hair early?
The genetic makeup of this body was really poor!
Madam Di had quite a few white hairs on her head. Yi Qing used to think they were caused by Lord Huai'en's actions, but now it seemed to be a genetic issue.
"I'll pluck it out for you," Xiao Tian said, trying to hold back his laughter.
He knew exactly how to push Yi Qing's buttons. Last time when she was combing her hair in front of the mirror and thought she saw a white hair, she got really excited.
See, he knew her better than Deng Xiao.
Xiao Tian pretended to rummage through her hair on top of her head.
"Did you find it?" Yi Qing asked.
"No. Maybe I was just seeing things," Xiao Tian replied calmly.
"That's good," Yi Qing said, relieved.
She still needed to use her good looks to seduce Xiao Tian! She couldn't look old before she even made any progress. That would really make her cry.
Xiao Tian stepped back to his original position beside her, looking straight ahead as if nothing had happened just now. But he had already won the first round beautifully.
Deng Xiao snorted.
Yi Qing didn't notice the undercurrent between the two men at all. She asked in surprise, "Who upset you again?"
She had just been a bit preoccupied with her white hair for a moment, and now he was angry?
Deng Xiao said, "It's none of your business. What should I do about my mother's condition?"
Yi Qing replied honestly, "I don't really have a good solution. She's quite old after all. It's very difficult to quit completely. We need to reduce the dosage little by little and try our best to help her quit. But I don't know to what extent she can finally achieve."
"Then I'll have to trouble you," Deng Xiao said.
"It's nothing," Yi Qing waved her hand. "Anyway, I've already made it clear to you. I don't ask for anything in return for now. I just hope that one day when my son and I are in trouble, you'll give us a hand if you're able to."
Deng Xiao looked at Xiao Tian, the pride in his eyes seemed to say, See, she still needs my help. You're useless.
Xiao Tian's face darkened.
Why did she have to ask this eunuch for help?
Wasn't he capable of protecting her and her son?
"Don't worry. I'll keep my word," Deng Xiao said arrogantly.
"Um," Yi Qing couldn't help but ask again. "Can you tell me if you've found out the origin of the Ruyi Ointment?"
"No."
Yi Qing: "… Okay then."
Xiao Tian said, "He doesn't dare to say anything without the emperor's permission. I'll ask the emperor for you."
See, you can't tell her, but I can.
Deng Xiao was so angry that his nose was about to twist. If Xiao Tian wasn't on good terms with the emperor, he would definitely torture him with the 72 tortures of the Jinyiwei!
Seeing that he was angry, Yi Qing explained, "I was just asking casually. I don't really need the result. If you can't tell me, it's okay. I'm not angry. You don't need to be angry either."
This guy was really moody and hard to please.
In comparison, Xiao Tian was much better.
Anyway, no matter what happened, as long as she acted coquettishly and played the rascal, she could always handle Xiao Tian.
Thinking of this, Yi Qing felt a bit smug.
If she ever returned to the modern world in the future, she would write a book called "Thirty-Six Strategies for Taming a Husband." Maybe she could even become a best-selling author.
Deng Xiao said, "I came today to tell you something else. Ask the irrelevant people to leave."
Yi Qing: "… No need. Xiao Tian isn't an outsider. You can just say it."
Deng Xiao snorted. "How have you been living in the General's Mansion?"
"Not bad. It's quite good."
She had chosen this path herself, and she had to stick to it. Moreover, she was really satisfied with her current situation and had nothing to complain about.
"I've never heard someone say they're living a good life while being a widow. Could it be that you and him…"
Seeing his sinister gaze sweep over Xiao Tian, Yi Qing thought to herself that this crazy guy was going to cause trouble.
So she immediately said seriously, "Don't talk nonsense. Starving to death is a minor matter, but losing one's chastity is a major one. I may have a thick skin, but Guard Xiao is innocent."
She really hadn't gotten to be with this man yet!
"Then you have no feelings for him?" Deng Xiao said.
Yi Qing immediately became vigilant, feeling that this was still a trap.
But before she could react, Deng Xiao said again, "Since you don't mind being a widow, you surely don't mind being a living widow either, right?"
Yi Qing was completely confused. "What do you mean?"
"Marry me!" Deng Xiao looked at Yi Qing and said word by word, with an unparalleled seriousness in his eyes.
Yi Qing's legs went weak, and she almost fell off the arhat bed.
"Marry you?"
Why would she be so crazy as to marry a eunuch?
"Yes, marry me! Apart from my deficiency, I'll definitely make it up to you in other aspects. I'll also treat your son as my own. I can't give you offspring, and you just happen to have a son. Don't you think we're a perfect match?"
"You're dreaming!" Xiao Tian roared.
"It's none of your business!" Deng Xiao said. "You're just a guard. How dare you interfere in the master's affairs!"
Yi Qing's head was pounding. "That's enough, both of you! Shut up!"
The two men glanced at each other, both looking unconvinced.
"Will you marry me?" Deng Xiao asked.
"No!" Yi Qing said. "My son is already a prince. He's the son of Xiao Jinghan recognized by the emperor. Do you have the guts to tell the emperor that you want to be my son's father?"
Deng Xiao gritted his teeth. "You don't need to worry about this. I have my own way."
Yi Qing said, "What do you like about me? Isn't it just that I can take care of your mother and make her happy? But the thing is, don't you think your mother likes everyone she meets? She thought Hu was good, and she thinks I'm good too. If you just find someone else to go back with you, do you think she'll still like that person?"
Xiao Tian silently applauded Yi Qing in his heart. As long as she wasn't bewitched by Deng Xiao, that was good.
Come to think of it, a eunuch didn't have much capital.
"My mother does like many people, but I only like you. I'm happy when I'm with you, Yi Qing. I have feelings for you," Deng Xiao said, looking into Yi Qing's eyes.
Yi Qing: "… I can't do anything to betray Xiao Jinghan."
Deng Xiao pointed at Xiao Tian. "What about him?"
Yi Qing gritted her teeth. "He's not an option either!"
Xiao Tian's face immediately changed.