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"This man, whether left-handed or right-handed, is still a man. Even if Doctor Pei looks like a celestial being, he is still a man, and a rather masculine one at that."
After some discussion, everyone felt there was some truth to this statement; after all, no man could escape such matters.
"You have a point there, but you’re making it hard for everyone to imagine that... scene!"
What scene? Ye Chen's mind momentarily froze, but he quickly realized what the group was talking about.
He imagined Pei Guanjing gasping for breath, the veins in his neck bulging, his body leaning slightly against the wall. A rosy hue spread across his jade-like skin, his gaze unfocused and dreamy as he softly murmured his name, "Ye Chen, come here."
No way, that image was too intense! Ye Chen shook his head vigorously, trying to dispel the thought.
Just then, he heard the men starting to discuss a new topic.
"Do you guys know Kun Ze? Especially those Kun Ze with masculine bodies—they're absolutely stunning! Graceful figures and unparalleled looks, they rival even the finest of women. If it weren't so hard for us common folk to find a masculine Kun Ze, I would definitely marry one just to see how they compare to the ladies!"
Laughter erupted among them, their words dripping with lewd implications. Ye Chen in the corner wrapped himself tighter in his blanket.
It seemed someone noticed Ye Chen's silence. Suddenly, the person next to him yanked away his blanket. "Hey, new guy! You're Ye Chen, right? I heard you were specifically requested by Pei Guanjing. Why don’t you say a few words?"
Feeling the piercing gazes upon him, Ye Chen bit his lip and then put on his usual friendly expression as he sat up. "Uh, well... discussing Doctor Pei isn’t really appropriate. After all, he’s our superior. If he finds out about this, we might get into trouble!"
"How could that be? Ever since he came to our Military Camp a month ago, we’ve been talking about him since the first night. You say he's highly skilled in medicine but doesn’t take apprentices; that really piques our curiosity."
“Most of the people who come to the Military Camp as Military Doctors don’t keep secrets. They tend to pass on their medical knowledge to apprentices to help treat and save lives. You mentioned he’s been here for a month and has only been out a few days before wanting you as an apprentice. What’s going on? Do you know him personally, which is why he wants to share his hidden skills with you?”
Ye Chen forced a smile, yawning slightly. “How could that be? I’m just a child from a small family in the capital. I joined the army because I couldn’t get by; how could I compare to Doctor Pei? He’s a powerful Regent and Adopted Son. I’d be lucky to even get on his good side. If I could connect with him, I’d be thrilled, but… the truth is, I really don’t know him well at all!”
“The Regent’s… Adopted Son?”
As soon as Ye Chen finished speaking, the expressions of those around him changed dramatically. The previously jovial atmosphere turned tense, and silence fell until someone cautiously asked Ye Chen.
“Is that true? You… you didn’t know this?” Realizing the gravity of his words, Ye Chen understood he had inadvertently caused a stir. It turned out that Pei Guanjing had entered the Military Camp discreetly, and not many were aware of his true identity.
Some had speculated he was from a prestigious family in the capital, likely only aware of Pei Guanjing's remarkable background but not his actual origins. Now that Ye Chen had let it slip, would Pei Guanjing come after him for it?
“Where did you hear this information, Ye Chen?” Liu Ben leaned closer, lowering his voice as he fixed his gaze on him.
Looking around at the expectant faces, Ye Chen’s dark eyes shifted slightly as he tentatively replied with a smile, “It was Lou Yu; he’s also from the capital, and he told me.”
Upon hearing Lou Yu’s name, the crowd exchanged glances, sizing each other up. Lou Yu's identity was no secret; many knew who he was. If it was something he confirmed, then Pei Guanjing’s identity must indeed be true.
In an instant, everyone began pondering the same question.
“But why would the Regent’s Adopted Son come to our remote little place?”
One person voiced the doubt that lingered in everyone’s minds.
They shifted their gaze instantly to Ye Chen.
"Ah... it's because... um... I don't really know!" Ye Chen stumbled over his words, feeling uncomfortable under their scrutiny.
This was the truth, but everyone had already been shocked by Pei Guanjing's true identity. Remembering the lewd comments they had made about him behind his back, those who had been the most vocal suddenly felt a pang of fear.
"Do you think Doctor Pei will come after us? We've been talking about him like that for so long..."
"He probably won't. Since he's the Regent's Adopted Son, he wouldn't hold a grudge against us for these things."
"But... aren't those nobles the most sensitive to being talked about behind their backs? Besides, we said some pretty outrageous things..."
The one trying to comfort others stopped arguing. Over the past six months, the actions of the Regent had been evident to all the people in the land.
Although he had undermined the imperial authority, he had indeed done many good deeds—building roads, opening canals—each of which benefited the common folk. However, there was one point that drew criticism.
That was when the Crown Prince went missing six months ago; some accused him of imprisoning the prince and coercing bureaucrats, which led to the death of the Former Emperor. Those who spoke out against him were dealt with harshly, and since then, there had been no opposing voices in the capital.
If Pei Guanjing found out about their discussions, would he kill them?
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