ninety two
After traveling day and night, it took them a total of twelve days to reach the capital, which was four days faster than the time they had come here.
The steward of Prince Ling's Mansion had been waiting at the door for a long time. Xiao Weixin originally wanted to carry You Shu away, but You Shu refused to do so. He could not be shameless in front of others, so Xiao Weixin had to have someone push out the prepared wheelchair and push him in himself.
As soon as You Shu was settled, Xiao Weixin asked Hua Chun to boil medicine. Everything was simple on the road, and even if there were good tonics, there was no time to boil them carefully. Now that he was back home, naturally he wanted to stuff any good stuff into his mouth immediately.
You Shu was not used to being treated so cautiously like Liuli, but Xiao Weixin simply wouldn't listen to him on this matter, so he had no choice but to lie there obediently and pretend to be a fake person.
Back at Prince Ling's Mansion, You Shu was a little dazed. He had a soft silk cushion under his body, and it felt light and comfortable to lie on it. It was already past the Mid-Autumn Festival, and he could see a field of withered yellow leaves outside the open window.
Xiao Weixin picked up a pear, peeled it for him, cut it into small pieces and fed it to him: "Try it."
You Shu bit into the pear contentedly: "It still tastes the same, sweet."
"You eat too."
Xiao Weixin refused: "Since ancient times, people have never shared a pear and eaten it together. It is unlucky."
You Shu was stunned and couldn't help laughing: "You still believe this?"
"I didn't believe it at first." Xiao Weixin whispered, "But now I believe it."
During the time when Xiao Shu left him, Xiao Weixin realized for the first time how weak he was. He had never believed in ghosts and gods, so he even prayed secretly in the middle of the night. And he did see a miracle. After releasing Liu Tiezhu with his own hands, it was he who saved Xiao Shu.
If he really killed him at that time, it would be equivalent to personally cutting off Xiao Shu's chance of survival.
So Xiao Weixin now believes in cause and effect. He didn’t believe it before because he was fearless, but now he has Xiao Shu, so he has to believe it.
But he would not say these words to You Shu.
After lunch, Xiao Weixin asked people to move all official business to the dormitory so that he could work while accompanying You Shu. They both stayed quietly in the room but did not feel lonely. You Shu finally fell asleep again.
When I woke up again, it was already afternoon.
Hua Chun boiled some hot water. You Shu hadn't taken a bath for many days. He subconsciously raised his sleeves and smelled himself. He couldn't help blushing. He didn't know how Xiao Weixin could tolerate him. He smelled really bad.
After the maids had finished adding hot water, Xiao Weixin drove them all out and dug You Shu out of the bed himself. You Shu was a little confused when he saw him like this: "What are you going to do?"
Xiao Weixin raised his eyebrows slightly, and looked at him with a smile on his face: "Of course I will help you bathe."
You Shu never expected that he could still have such a big face, and tried to refuse, but his lower body was powerless and he could not beat the prince with healthy hands and feet. In the end, he could only be stripped naked and put into the bathtub.
The moment he touched the hot water, You Shu couldn't help shivering for a while, but he quickly adapted to the slightly higher water temperature and all the muscles in his body relaxed. There was a bathing stool in the bucket, Xiao Weixin took off his outer robe, rolled up the sleeves of his inner garment, and personally washed You Shu's hair with a ladle.
Because he hadn't showered for a long time, You Shu's hair was tangled. Xiao Weixin used soap to scrub his hair three times before he could make a little foam. Many places at the ends of his hair had become dead and tangled into a terrible mass. Xiao Weixin couldn't comb it out, so he simply took a pair of scissors and cut it off, "Let it grow again."
You Shu did not have the ancient concept of "the body and hair are inherited from parents", so he nodded casually and said, "Okay."
The hot water washed away the dirt on You Shu's body and head. You Shu felt embarrassed as he watched the water gradually turn black. Fortunately, Xiao Weixin had someone prepare two bath tubs in advance and quickly changed one for him.
Half an hour later, Xiao Weixin finally fished out You Shu, whose muscles were so weak from soaking, and dressed him himself. He took a dry towel to wipe the water droplets off his hair, and also took a knife to shave Xiao Shu.
You Shu was not a hairy person and normally his beard grew very slowly. However, he had neglected to take care of it recently and some stubble had sprouted on his chin. He looked a bit shabby no matter how you looked at him. Xiao Weixin felt annoyed when he saw it and simply cleaned it all off for him.
When it got dark outside, You Shu seemed to have regained his previous handsome appearance, but he had lost too much weight, and looked sickly no matter how he looked at him, lacking the youthful vigor and vitality.
"I will find a way to cure you." Xiao Weixin raised his hand and touched his face, assuring him: "Hua Chun also said that everything is uncertain, and there is still hope."
You Shu looked at the pain in his eyes under the lamp and replied with a smile, "Okay."
At this point, he could only choose to believe him.
After the two of them finished bathing, You Shu finally had his first meal in the mansion. The dishes on the table were all his favorites, and he did not disappoint Xiao Weixin by eating all the food. Xiao Weixin breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that he had a good appetite.
At this time, Xie Feiyuan's voice came from outside: "Your Majesty, can I come in?"
Xiao Weixin had just asked someone to clear the table away when he turned around and heard Xie Feiyuan's words. He put down his teacup and said, "Come in."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Feiyuan walked in from outside, "Your Majesty, I just saw Xia Huaizhang sneaking into the palace again. When do you plan to start the action?"
"It will be soon." Xiao Weixin said in a deep voice, "Let Xiao Weishen dream for a few more days. His dream of becoming a father has only lasted for half a year. There is no rush to expose it."
Xie Feiyuan nodded, his expression calm as usual, but he kept glancing at You Shu out of the corner of his eyes.
You Shu wanted to stand up and salute, but his legs were not convenient now, so he could only respectfully say: "Master Shadow Chief."
Xie Feiyuan's body trembled unnoticeably, but he soon stabilized himself and looked over calmly: "Are you back?"
"Yes." You Shu nodded, "I finally came back alive to see you."
Xie Feiyuan's eyes wandered around his legs and feet, with a hint of sadness in his eyes, and he said, "Since you are back, you should take good care of your injuries. I don't need you for the time being, so just stay with the prince."
"Don't let your favor make you arrogant and lose your sense of propriety."
Xie Feiyuan was always used to being strict with You Shu. Even though he had to escape death to see him, he still couldn't say anything soft and nice. Fortunately, You Shu also understood his character and knew that under the cold exterior of Shadow Chief, he actually cared about him. "I know."
"Master Shadowshou... you must also take care of yourself."
Xie Feiyuan's ears moved, and he pursed his lips and was silent for a while, and finally whispered: "I know."
His eyes moved around You Shu's legs again, and then he said to Xiao Weixin, "I have nothing to report, so I will withdraw first."
Xiao Weixin nodded, and Xie Feiyuan then retreated.
After closing the door, Xie Feiyuan stood in the yard for a long time. The late autumn evening breeze was chilly, and he stood there for a while with his arms folded. Originally, he didn't need to come and report Xia Huaizhang's secret entry into the palace to meet the imperial concubine at night, but when he heard that Ying San was back alive, he wanted to take a look at him, so he found an excuse to come here.
But after watching it, I felt even sadder.
Yingsan was originally the most outstanding child in the camp. If he really became disabled, wouldn’t that be tantamount to the end of his life
After Xie Feiyuan left, You Shu felt a little depressed. He always felt guilty towards Lord Yingshou. He was afraid that all the efforts he had put into him were wasted. He didn't know if he felt bad about finding a successor.
Xiao Weixin held You Shu's half-dried hair in his hand and played with it. Suddenly he chuckled, "Don't really listen to what Xie Feiyuan said just now."
"What?" You Shu looked up at him, puzzled.
Under the candlelight, Xiao Weixin's face was so beautiful that it seemed unreal. His eyes were full of playfulness and laughter. He looked at You Shu and said with a smile, "He told you not to be arrogant because of his favor."
"But I just want to see you become arrogant because of your favor."
"I wonder what it would be like if Xiao Shu became spoiled. It's funny just thinking about it."
You Shu was seduced by his beauty, and after hearing his indulgent words, she blushed again: "Did you secretly go somewhere to become a disciple? How did you learn such sweet words?"
"I learned it by myself." Xiao Weixin came over and gave him a kiss. "As long as you are alive, I can tell you every day in the future."
After a long separation, lovers were of course impulsive, but Xiao Weixin endured it in the end. Xiao Shu was in poor health now, as thin as a piece of paper. He would have to be a bastard beast to really do it, so the two of them just lay intimate on the bed for a short while and nothing really happened.
After extinguishing the candle, Xiao Weixin contentedly held You Shu tightly in his arms and finally had a sound sleep in his bedroom.
But in the middle of the night, You Shu was awakened by the urge to urinate.
When he was in the carriage before, he had a urinal at hand, so he could get it himself when he had to pee urgently in the middle of the night. But now that he was back home, the urinal was under the bed, and he couldn't get it by himself. Xiao Weixin was sleeping soundly beside him, so he was embarrassed to call him.
But the urge to urinate became more and more urgent, and You Shu moved his body impatiently, which woke Xiao Weixin up.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Weixin opened his eyes in a daze. The moonlight sprinkled on the window, illuminating the room. He saw You Shu's hesitant expression and guessed instantly: "Are you in a hurry to pee?"
You Shu nodded silently.
Xiao Weixin immediately sat up, took the urinal from under the bed, and reached out to pull You Shu's belt.
You Shu subconsciously raised his hand to stop him, but was slapped away by Xiao Weixin: "Stop it."
You Shu felt extremely embarrassed to have a prince do such a thing, and could only let Xiao Weixin untie his belt.
When everything was over, Xiao Weixin put the urinal back and turned around to hug You Shu and go back to sleep, but he saw You Shu staring at the ceiling in silence, "Why aren't you sleeping?"
"I... I'm sorry." You Shu's voice was full of depression, "For letting you do such a thing."
Xiao Weixin knew that his pride was playing tricks on him again, and he lost his sleepiness. "If I get sick, will Xiao Shu treat me the same way?"
"Of course!" You Shu said without hesitation, "I will take better care of you."
"That's it." Xiao Weixin said as a matter of course, "I can ask the maids to do these little things, but I don't want to."
"Everything about Xiaoshu should be mine, how can I let others see it?"
Xiao Weixin said confidently, "Before at Liu Tiezhu's house, didn't he do all these for you?"
You Shu could hear the jealousy in his words and said with a smile: "What are you thinking? Can I let an outsider do this?"
However, when I was unconscious during the first few days and couldn't even lift my hands, I did have to ask Liu Tiezhu for help. But I must not tell this to others, otherwise I won't be able to sleep tonight.