eurekapd Chapter 263 It’s Not That I Don’t Believe in You
Chapter 263 It’s Not That I Don’t Believe in You
Su Yue and his crew sailed smoothly on the official ship for a few days. During these days, everything was peaceful and calm.
However, Su Yue would occasionally be called over by the Emperor for questioning.
As their contacts increased, the Grand Emperor's attitude towards Su Yue became more and more amiable, which made others feel that Su Yue seemed to have won the Grand Emperor's favor.
But Su Yue never dared to slack off or forget herself in her heart. She was well aware of her humble status, and in this unfathomable court intrigue, she did not dare to easily gamble on the emperor's mind.
In her opinion, the emperor may favor you today, but may turn against you tomorrow and give you a cup of poisoned wine, leaving you defenseless and dying.
Every question the Emperor asked seemed casual, but in fact, it contained hidden meanings. His unintentional probing was like a needle hidden in cotton.
If Su Yue did not have a modern soul and had not watched many TV dramas full of intrigue, and had not accumulated some experience in dealing with it, it would probably be difficult for her to cope with it.
There was indeed some flattery in Su Yue's communication with the Emperor.
She understood that in this vortex of power, appropriate catering was a necessary way to survive.
But she also knew how to strike a balance. Every word, every expression, and every action was just right, so that the emperor would not feel that she was trying to please him, but rather that she was showing genuine respect and admiration.
For example, when the emperor mentioned an old story in the palace, Su Yue would express his feelings in a timely manner without exaggerating too much.
When the Emperor asked about a certain point of view, Su Yue would cautiously give his own opinion, showing a certain intelligence without appearing to be too sharp.
She always kept a clear head and responded carefully to every move and every word of the emperor, not daring to be negligent or careless in the slightest.
It would take another two or three days to reach the capital. Su Yue felt that every moment on this boat was extremely difficult.
The boat was swaying, making her feel uncomfortable. She was hoping to reach the capital as soon as possible and end this depressing journey.
During the days when she was on the same boat with the Emperor, Su Yue's spirit was always tense, like a fully drawn bowstring, not daring to relax even a little.
In stark contrast to Su Yue's eager anticipation, deep down Liu Yixiu hoped that time could pass more slowly.
Because once they arrived in the capital, they would have to separate, their future fate was full of unknowns, and they didn't know whether they would have the possibility of meeting again.
During the time he spent with Su Yue and the others, Liu Yixiu found the long-forgotten self deep in his heart.
He put away all his usual disguises and hatred and was no longer the person full of revenge and defense.
For him, the past half month was like a beautiful but illusory dream.
In these dreamlike days, he can laugh heartily, express his joys and sorrows without any scruples, and share the little joys of life with everyone.
He no longer needs to wear a mask to face the world, and no longer needs to protect himself with indifference and alienation.
Whenever night falls, Liu Yixiu lies alone in the cabin, looking at the twinkling starry sky outside the window, and endless emotion surges in his heart.
He knew that this time might become the most precious memory in his life.
The impending separation was like a ruthless blade, piercing his heart.
He often wondered whether it was luckier to meet Su Yue and the others, or whether it would have allowed him to keep his heart calmer if he had never met them.
He wandered in this entanglement and confusion, but could never find the answer.
But no matter what, he cherishes this hard-earned time of "being himself", even if the future is full of uncertainty, even if he is about to face the pain of separation, he has no regrets.
Seeing that the capital was just around the corner, everyone was looking forward to and excited about arriving at their destination. However, at this time, news came that the emperor had fallen ill.
Su Yue was a little surprised when she heard this. After all, the emperor usually looked energetic, so how could he suddenly fall ill?
Soon, the imperial lady-in-waiting came to Su Yue. As Su Yue had been close to the emperor recently, the lady-in-waiting anxiously asked if she could think of a solution.
She also said that the emperor couldn't even eat now, which made everyone very anxious.
Su Yue was helpless, thinking that the doctor couldn't do anything, so what could she do?
But she didn't dare say this out loud, so she could only agree reluctantly.
She went to the ship's kitchen and racked her brains to think of something to do.
Finally, Su Yue decided to make a bowl of yam and lean meat porridge for the emperor.
She carefully selected the ingredients, peeled the yam and cut it into small pieces, chopped the lean meat into fine pieces, added diced carrots to add color and nutrition, added sweet corn to increase the sweetness and taste, and finally cut some celery to enhance the flavor.
Su Yue knew clearly that the Emperor had tasted all kinds of delicacies from land and sea, and all she could think of were these homely ingredients.
As for whether the emperor would eat it or not, Su Yue felt that it would be enough for her to show her face and show her sincerity.
She carried the carefully cooked porridge and walked cautiously towards the emperor's room.
Along the way, Su Yue was very nervous, not knowing how the emperor would react.
Su Yue walked quietly into the room and saw the emperor lying weakly on the bed, with five or six people busy serving him. She hesitated for a moment, not knowing whether to go forward.
The female official saw Su Yue with her sharp eyes, and her eyes were as if she had seen a savior.
She walked over quickly, took the porridge from Su Yue, turned around and put it aside, then quickly took out a silver needle and began to test it.
Su Yue couldn't help but stretch her neck and watch her operate curiously, thinking to herself: I've seen this kind of scene on TV before, it's quite interesting to watch it live.
The female official noticed Su Yue's focused gaze and quickly explained, "Su Jieyuan, it's not that I don't trust you, it's just that this is my job."
Su Yue nodded generously, expressing her agreement: "I understand, it's better to be safe than sorry. This is good for both you and me."
After hearing this, the female official looked at Su Yue with gratitude.
Then, the female official immediately asked the middle-aged man beside her to feed the emperor porridge, to see if the emperor could eat it.
Su Yue stood aside, but she actually didn't have any hope in her heart. She originally thought that this situation was very simple and she was just doing it to deal with it. After all, the royal chef's cooking skills were much better than hers.
But what was unexpected was that the emperor could actually drink half a bowl of porridge even with his eyes closed.
Su Yue was stared at by the female official with admiring eyes, and suddenly felt a little uncomfortable, muttering in her heart: "Ah, this..."
The expression on his face also became a little embarrassed and at a loss.
Su Yue was standing there at the moment, feeling uncomfortable all over. Standing was not right, and sitting was even worse.
She was thinking about whispering that she should leave if she had nothing to do so as not to disturb the Grand Emperor's rest, but before she could open her mouth, the Grand Emperor told everyone around her to leave. For a moment, Su Yue was left alone in the room.