You Shu bandaged Xiao Weixin's wound carefully, turned around and saw the debris on the ground. Out of self-awareness and obsessive-compulsive disorder, he automatically took the broom and cleaned it up bit by bit. During this time, he concentrated and held his breath and was careful not to disturb the person in the main seat.
Logically speaking, this task was not the shadow guard's turn, and rough work like sweeping the floor would naturally be done by the maids. However, You Shu felt that it was not a big deal anyway, and besides, no servants would come to the room for a while, so he just cleaned it without wasting any time.
No matter how light his movements were, Xiao Weixin still noticed them. His injured hand was handled very properly, and there was almost no pain at all. This little shadow guard was really meticulous in his work.
He didn't want to bother with those things, so he just sat there and watched You Shu sweep the floor and clean up the mess. After all, every leader likes subordinates who are perceptive and diligent, and You Shu's knowledge of current affairs is also an advantage.
"Your Highness, everything has been handled. May I take my leave?" You Shu asked in a low voice respectfully after finishing cleaning.
Xiao Weixin lazily did not answer, and it was not known whether he heard what he said. Perhaps it was because he was in a really bad mood today. He had a cold expression on his face and most people did not dare to approach him easily.
He didn't say anything, and You Shu couldn't get up by himself, so he remained kneeling on the ground without moving.
He lowered his head and stared at the floor tiles. The floor tiles in this study had been laid for some time, but the white jade on them was still smooth and warm. If he were to pick off a piece and sell it, he should be able to get a lot of money, at least enough to cover his travel expenses.
No matter what, the Dog Emperor never treated his brothers unfairly in terms of money, especially Xiao Weixin, and met almost all of his requests. Therefore, in addition to his secret businesses, Xiao Weixin was able to live a comfortable life just by relying on his salary.
You Shu was thinking about this and that.
After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Weixin finally seemed to come to his senses. He looked at the shadow guard who was still kneeling below, waved his hand and said softly, "You can go out. No one is guarding here."
You Shu received the order, stood up from the ground and disappeared in front of the protagonist in a second without any delay.
Xiao Weixin watched the little shadow guard swiftly climb out of the window, frowning for a long time. Others left through the main entrance, so who taught that bastard to go through the window
Because of the prince's words, You Shu no longer had to stay in the dull study counting sheep. It happened to be time for dinner, and he was as excited as a wolf released from a cage. He ran to the cafeteria in a hurry, forgetting about the protagonist, the prince, the career, the heroine and so on. At this moment, they were far less important than a plate of pork elbow on the dinner table.
The cafeteria was packed at lunchtime. The Shadow Guard Battalion was famous for its good food, so people who worked in other places in the palace often came to eat. So You Shu had to go as soon as possible, otherwise he might not be able to eat good food if he was too late.
He lined up properly with his food bowl in hand, and immediately saw a familiar figure in front of him. It was Luo Yao, the maid in charge of the prince, whom he had seen in the morning.
Speaking of the girl Luo Yao, You Shu couldn't help but take a few more glances. She looks cute and well-behaved, like a girl next door. In modern times, she is a goddess for otakus. Her little round face is so soft and cute. She looks delicate and harmless, and her sweetness is eight stars.
If You Shu hadn't seen her crush a person's head with one hand.
When thinking of that scene, You Shu still couldn't help feeling nauseous. He couldn't understand how such a cute girl could do such a horrible thing. Moreover, her appetite seemed to be even bigger than his. She was a real glutton, which was totally inconsistent with her deceptive appearance.
Generally speaking, maids of the same level as Luo Yao and Hua Chun all have their own small kitchens. Their treatment and benefits are comparable to those of ordinary young ladies from wealthy families. They have eaten all kinds of delicacies from land and sea. There is really no need for them to lower their status and run to places like the Shadow Guard Camp to compete for food.
But no one knew why she came to get food every few days whenever she had time, causing the other brothers in the Shadow Guard Camp to stay away from her, avoiding her like the plague, for fear of offending her and being punished.
Perhaps noticing his gaze, Luo Yao turned around and saw him. She immediately smiled sweetly and said in a soft voice, "It's you."
You Shu nodded reluctantly, holding the rice bowl in silence.
Luo Yao's personality is more free and easy than men's. I don't know when it started, but she always talks to You Shu intentionally or unintentionally, but she can't say anything serious: "You were on duty this morning, right?"
She talked a lot and kept chattering non-stop. You Shu didn't know why she always had so much to say, and they were all unimportant and trivial things. She could even talk about a quarrel between two servants for half a day with relish.
Are all you girls so gossipy
You Shu didn't understand. He had been in the Shadow Guard Camp for too long, and was surrounded by rough men with shocking nerves. Even the guard dogs were male. He was no longer used to the girls outside. He didn't know what expression he should use to deal with them. He simply kept a cold face and didn't say anything. This shouldn't go wrong.
Besides, Luo Yao is the protagonist's trusted maid, and if she performs well, she might have a chance to recommend herself.
When he thought about starting a business, You Shu stood up straighter.
Luo Yao didn't mind that he ignored her and continued talking to herself. After You Shu got his meal, he took the bowl and went to sit with his brothers. Luo Yao was a woman after all, so it was not appropriate for her to follow him. She had to walk out with regret, carrying the lunch box, but she glanced in You Shu's direction very obscurely.
As soon as You Shu sat down, Ying Si came over with a smile and asked, "Why does Miss Luo Yao always like to talk to you?"
"How should I know?" You Shu frowned, bringing up something that was irrelevant.
Ying Bashen said with a sly smile: "Third brother, how about I tell you your fortune? The peach blossom on your forehead is about to bloom. I think you will definitely be in love soon!"
"Old Eight's fortune-telling has never been right, but I think it might be right this time." Ying Jiu said coldly, raising his hand to smooth his hair charmingly. Because he was often sent to perform some strange tasks, he had to wear women's clothing all year round. If it weren't for his thick wrist joints, he would really be mistaken for a woman.
You Shu remained silent. In his opinion, his colleagues were just idle, making up gossips about him and Luo Yao every day. Not to mention that he and Luo Yao had nothing in common, even if there was a one in ten thousand chance, he would not like it.
Cute girls like Luo Yao are just for looks, their personality is really not his ideal type. If he could choose, he still likes girls like the heroine Xia Yinxiu, who is gentle, quiet, intelligent and lovely, and never causes trouble for others. She is the goddess of his dreams.
Of course, such a good heroine can only belong to the hero.
He remained silent, so Ying Er spoke seriously: "Stop talking nonsense, eat quickly, and don't be lazy during the afternoon training."
Ying Er can represent Lord Ying Shou in a sense, so the rest of the younger brothers had to shut up and eat. You Shu breathed a sigh of relief and looked at him with gratitude, but Ying Er shook his head to indicate that you're welcome.
The meal was quickly finished and You Shu walked out of the cafeteria. The two hours at noon were the lunch break time for everyone in the palace. People in ancient times attached great importance to naps. Even servants who did rough work could take a break, and the shadow guards were of course no exception.
But You Shu was conscientious and chose to go on duty. The prince was used to taking a nap in the flower hall at noon, so he was guarding in the corridor outside the flower hall, holding his sword and staring at the withered yellow leaves in a daze. As the days went by, he sometimes felt tired and didn't know when it would end.
In order to perform his role well, Xiao Weixin's daily life was very boring. He would hardly leave the house unless it was important. Therefore, You Shu had hardly ever traveled far. Even though he had traveled through time for more than ten years, he still had no idea what the world outside was like.
Occasionally, he would think that if he became successful and became free in the future, he would also like to go out for a walk to see if the ancient rivers and mountains were really as magnificent as described in the books.
But that should be a long time in the future. After all, several years have passed from the beginning of the story to the protagonist's successful ascension to the throne. Even though he knew the direction of the story, he did not dare to act on his own for fear of arousing suspicion from others.
Yingwu was drooling as he slept in the haystack under the corridor of the flower hall. You Shu sighed and collected his thoughts.
After a while, a man walked into the flower hall stealthily. You Shu looked up and saw that it was King Qin Xiao Weiming.
It was the time when everyone was taking a lunch break. Xiao Weiming came to find his seventh brother with a bitter face, and banged on the door, not caring whether the people inside were asleep or not. Xiao Weixin was very irritable when he woke up, and You Shuke didn't dare to challenge him easily, so he showed up and stopped his suicidal behavior.
"Your Highness Prince Qin, my prince is still taking a nap."
"I know." Xiao Weiming's face was bitter, and he didn't look like a prince. "I want to discuss something with my seventh brother."
You Shu knew what it was without even guessing. Although Xiao Weiming was the dumbest son of the late emperor, he was also the one who was most likely to spend money and cause the most trouble. He spent money as freely as water and often came to Xiao Weixin for help when he had no money or had caused trouble.
When their mothers were still alive, they had a very good relationship. Before she died, Xiao Weiming's mother entrusted him to him and asked him to take care of him. Although Xiao Weixin felt it was troublesome, he still agreed. So from then on, he had an extra burden on his head and was troubled by him all day long.
"Your Highness can wait until the prince wakes up." You Shu replied in a low voice, "The prince is in a bad mood today, so Your Highness should not disturb him."
Xiao Weiming was a little hesitant, but he followed him obediently to the table under the corridor of the flower hall and sat down. You Shu calmly kicked the sleeping Ying Wu up and told him to hide. When he was about to leave, Xiao Weiming spoke.
"Did Brother Qi do what happened last night?"
You Shu turned around, his eyebrows lowered and his eyes drooped without leaving any trace: "Your Highness, Prince Qin, I don't know."
"Oh..." Xiao Weiming nodded in confusion. He scratched his head and said, "So he is in a bad mood today. How bad is he?"
You Shu was puzzled: "What do you mean, Your Highness?"
Xiao Weiming kept rubbing his hands back and forth, and said nervously: "It's just... I offended Xia Huaizhang, the son of Prime Minister Xia, in Tianxiang Tower, and I accidentally split his head open."
"Do you think my seventh brother will help me solve it?"
You Shu: “…”
I think it would be more reliable for you to commit suicide.
Who is Xia Huaizhang? He is the nephew of the dog emperor's mother, Empress Dowager Xia! The only son of Prime Minister Xia! The biological son of the number one villain in this book!
You come here and start scolding people, and you still have the nerve to ask questions
And if you cause trouble at this moment, your seventh brother will have to skin you to pieces first!
"Forgive me for speaking bluntly." You Shu replied calmly, "Your Highness should find a way to hide for a while. My prince has risen, and I'm afraid he will do something bad to you first."
Xiao Weiming lay miserably in front of the table, feeling that his end was near.
Xiao Weixin, who had been woken up, came over with a sword in hand, sneering, "He's right, I'll kill you first, and then I'll go make amends to Xia Huaizhang!"
Xiao Weiming was so scared that he hid under the table trembling.