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It stands to reason that with Yingba's skills, he would not be so embarrassed even if he was in danger, and he even begged for food all the way back. But the situation in Huzhou was very chaotic, and the city had been completely occupied by the rebels. His intelligence exploration was greatly weakened and he was completely unable to do anything. The city was heavily guarded, and he was unfortunately discovered. The rebels chased him all the way and he almost couldn't get out of the city. In the end, he escaped all the way relying on his excellent swimming skills.
But even so, he didn't dare to take the main road, for fear that he would be found by the pursuers behind him, and his purse was lost while swimming in the river, so he couldn't take a visible road to attract attention. Yingba could only pick up food along the way and was treated as a beggar. Only then did he return to the capital safely. The journey was truly thrilling.
Xie Feiyuan was annoyed that Yingba would be troubled by his dirty appearance when meeting the prince, so he forced him to wash up and eat first. Yingba did not dare to waste time and cried while eating in the cafeteria, like a starving ghost reincarnated, which was quite pitiful to see.
It was not until it was completely dark that Xiao Weixin finished listening to Yingba's report in the study. You Shu frowned. According to Laoba's description, the current situation in Huzhou seemed to be much more serious than described in the original book. Was it an illusion
"Your Highness, what do you think?" Xie Feiyuan also felt that the situation was serious and couldn't help but feel worried.
Xiao Weixin looked down at the topographic map for a long time, and suddenly pointed to the location of Huzhou on the map and said, "Did you notice that Huzhou is a very good place?"
"What's good about it?" Xie Feiyuan was born a warrior, so he didn't understand many things. "That place is neither beautiful nor rich, how can it be considered a good place?"
Xiao Weixin chuckled and sighed, "You really should read more books."
"Anyone who is familiar with military books can see it at a glance. If Yang Qixian and his sister were here, they would definitely know that the terrain in Huzhou is difficult to defend and attack. If they choose to set up camp here, they will not be able to take it from the outside in a short time."
Xie Feiyuan was even more confused after hearing this: "Since they have all rebelled, isn't it appropriate to find a safe place?"
"Of course it's appropriate." Xiao Weixin pondered, "But as far as I know, there are more than just them among the rebels, but the rest of the teams are not strong enough, they are all a group of rabble, acting recklessly and without any rules. If the court really wants to wipe them out, it will only take a few days."
"But the branch in Huzhou is quite interesting." Xiao Weixin stared at the map and pointed to another place and said, "Compared to Mianzhou, which is not far from Huzhou, it is much richer and has a more convenient waterway. Why would they choose to go far away instead of near?"
"This shows that the leader of the Huzhou rebels is at least someone who knows a little bit about military tactics."
"It is definitely not just a coincidence that we were able to gather so many people in such a short period of time and have already achieved a certain scale and climate."
There are so many talented people in the world, it is not impossible that there is a talent among the rebels. But what Xiao Weixin couldn't understand was that, from the news brought back by Yingba this time, the leader of Huzhou was just an ordinary farmer. It was said that he had fled from Huaizhou. He couldn't recognize a single word and had never been to school for a day. However, he easily captured three states and counties in succession. It was impossible to say that there was no master guiding him.
It seems that it will be necessary to go there in person someday.
While he was lost in thought, You Shu began to rethink the plot.
Speaking of which, he has never worried about Xiao Weixin's career path over the years, because the halo in the book is simply too strong, and there is no suspense about the outcome at all. Looking at the overall situation, except for Prime Minister Xia who is a good fighter and can be regarded as the final boss, the IQ of Xiao Weishen and his mother can almost be rubbed on the ground. They are completely used to set off the protagonist's greatness, so there is no entanglement in the final ending.
But somehow, You Shu vaguely felt that many plots in recent times began to deviate from the book. For example, the line about Li Liang colluding with the Xirong was not mentioned in the book. He couldn't judge whether this was a foreshadowing of something.
There is also the rebellion in Huzhou. The purpose of writing this plot in the book is to open a new map for Xiao Weixin to gain experience. After going there, he easily gained some military power and reputation among the people, and Xiao Weixin's deeper trust. But according to the current situation, the situation in Huzhou is obviously very different from the original book, and it does not seem like a simple peasant uprising.
Just as the relationship between the male and female protagonists broke down, would the plot of the drama also break down? You Shu became worried. He had never considered this possibility before, but now he had to consider it. He had always been working hard with the idea that the protagonist would win, but if the plot had changed, would his prince still win in the end
After all, it is still unclear whether he can still be considered the protagonist now.
You Shu was very worried. He didn't know whether his prior knowledge of the plot would be an advantage or not, and whether there would be changes in the future that he couldn't control.
Let's observe carefully.
A few days later, in order to celebrate the great joy of Concubine Luo's pregnancy, Xiao Weishen hosted a banquet in the palace for all the officials so that everyone could be happy together. His face was radiant and he looked very happy as if he had avenged his previous humiliation.
Of course Xiao Weixin would bring You Shu with him on such occasions. He would not take Qi Han and Wangchen out unless it was necessary, as he thought the two of them were in the way. You Shu had not appeared as a shadow guard for a long time, and Xiao Weixin also intended to have him appear in front of people, and now he rarely let him wear a mask. If someone asked about it out of curiosity, he would say frankly that he was a newly recruited guard, without any intention of hiding anything.
After everyone was seated, You Shu stood together with the attendants of other dignitaries. Their status was not high enough, so they could only stand apart to protect their respective masters. Also, because he was a stranger, others had never seen him before and were somewhat curious.
You Shu stood straight like a strong pine tree, with an expressionless face and sharp eyes. Although he was extremely handsome, he exuded a cold air all over his body and it was obvious that he was difficult to approach. No one could figure out where he came from, so they gathered together to observe him from time to time.
You Shu was not interested in chatting with them. Tonight's banquet was boring. The dog emperor kept talking about the imperial concubine's belly, as if he was sure that the belly could bring him honor. But think about it, he had been labeled as infertile for so many years, and finally he could get back on track, so of course he had to show off.
The old royalist ministers were naturally excited, as if their own wives were pregnant, and they were happy that the country would have a successor. The expressions of the others were very thought-provoking. You Shu noticed that Xia Huaizhang was always showing off, and he exchanged glances with the imperial concubine from time to time.
Tsk, he is really not afraid of death.
After three rounds of drinking, the imperial concubine pretended to be unwell and wanted to go back to rest. Half an incense stick after she left, Xia Huaizhang also quietly left when everyone was drunk. You Shu guessed that the two of them must have gone to have an affair.
You Shu rolled his eyes secretly, not knowing whether he should sympathize with Xiao Weishen.
Throughout the whole process, the queen sat there like an invisible person, neither sad nor happy, neither arrogant nor impatient, as if the child in Concubine Luo's belly had nothing to do with her. She had a blank expression throughout, which made Prime Minister Xia extremely unhappy, and he felt that his daughter was even more useless.
Xiao Weixin was also annoyed by this kind of occasion, but it was not easy to go back early, so he left under the pretext of going out to relax because he had drunk too much. You Shu received his hint and immediately followed him, and the two gradually left the banquet center and walked towards the Imperial Garden.
After all, the Imperial Palace was where Xiao Weixin grew up. He was familiar with every flower and tree here. Although it was dark, the palace lanterns were everywhere, which did not affect his navigation. You Shu followed him. Many palace maids and eunuchs stopped to greet him as they passed by. Xiao Weixin walked forward calmly.
It must be said that the Imperial Garden of the Palace is still worth seeing. Even at night, one can vaguely see its uniqueness. You Shu walked with Xiao Weixin in the summer breeze, feeling the quietness around them. Occasionally, there were the sounds of insects and frogs. Suddenly, he had a comfortable feeling as if he was on a date with him. When he lowered his head, he saw Xiao Weixin holding his hand.
"This place used to be more beautiful." Xiao Weixin seemed to be reminiscing about something, pointing to a spot and saying, "There used to be a canna tree there."
"When my mother first entered the palace, she was also favored for a while." There was a hint of unexplainable loss in his voice, "My mother loves cannas, and in order to please her, my father specially ordered people to plant a very special canna here for her to enjoy from time to time."
"My mother likes it very much too. She always comes to watch it quietly for a while when she's bored."
You Shu looked at the empty bushes and couldn't help asking, "Then... why is it gone now?"
Xiao Weixin was silent for a while before replying, "Not long after my mother died, that bitch found an excuse to chop down the canna, saying it was unlucky. In fact, she was just feeling guilty, and she thought she saw my mother's shadow when she saw it."
You Shu sighed deeply. They didn't even leave the mother and son with a last thought of seeing the object. It would be regrettable no matter how they died in the future.
"From now on... you can plant cannas all over this place." You Shu whispered in his ear, "You don't have to worry about them being cut down."
Xiao Weixin stopped and looked up at the night sky, not knowing what he was thinking about. Then, he suddenly pushed You Shu to a nearby rockery when he was completely unprepared, and kissed him forcefully on the shoulder.
He didn't know what touched him, but Xiao Weixin's kiss this time was more aggressive than usual. You Shu was dizzy from his kiss and couldn't resist. It seemed that his mouth was bitten. Although this made him feel a little uncomfortable, he was still reluctant to push him away.
It was unknown how long it had been before Xiao Weixin stopped his demands. He buried his face deeply in You Shu's neck, motionless, his breathing a little disordered.
You Shu felt awkwardly that something indescribable was pricking him. He was not a fool. They were all men, so he naturally knew what that meant. He also didn't understand how the good atmosphere could develop to the point of being obscene. He just felt his scalp tingling.
Although there was a layer of cloth between them, You Shu could still vaguely sense the size and shape of the thing.
It has been more than a day or two since everyone in the Shadow Guard Camp took baths together naked. They have also done childish things that all men have done, such as who can pee farther and whose pee is bigger. The details of the story would be banned and people would ask them to give them tea. Therefore, You Shu has some rough idea about what men do.
Moreover, he has always been proud of having an average brother, but he did not expect that his prince would be so ferocious. He might be even more terrifying than the donkey whip of Lord Yingshou.
You Shu felt that he might be doomed.
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"I have always believed that we are all men, and even if I were to be with a man, I would definitely be able to satisfy him in the future."
"After all, my physical fitness is the best in the Shadow Guard Battalion. I am excellent in everything. Even sleeping on the bed can make my prince happy."
"But I never expected that her thing was much longer than mine."
"Or else let's break up. A real man should not be without dignity."