The next day, Xiao Weixin really took You Shu out to enjoy the maple leaves, leaving a lot of mess in the palace for Xiao Weishen to deal with on his own.
"Time flies so fast. It's only three months before the New Year." You Shu looked up at the red fields all over the mountain below and couldn't help but sigh.
Xiao Weixin sat with him in the pavilion on the top of the mountain and silently put a cloak on him, "It's windy here."
The two of them looked at the scenery together for a while. Xiao Weixin suddenly remembered something and turned to look at You Shu: "Speaking of which, does Xiao Shu still owe me a word?"
"What?" You Shu looked confused.
Xiao Weixin smiled and leaned over to whisper in his ear, "At that time you said you couldn't be sure of your feelings and wanted to give it a try with me. Now it's been half a year. Is Xiaoshu still satisfied with me?"
You Shu's ears turned red after hearing what he said. He coughed lightly and said calmly, "Satisfied."
"Since you are satisfied, do you want to continue trying with me?" Xiao Weixin teased him deliberately. He found that he liked seeing Xiao Shu's blushing face more and more. His mind was really evil.
You Shu wanted to continue pretending to be calm. Of course he knew that Xiao Weixin was teasing him on purpose, but there were some things he really couldn't say.
"Xiao Shu has always known my feelings, but unfortunately I still don't know Xiao Shu's feelings." Xiao Weixin was a little melancholy, "Am I not worthy?"
You Shu's scalp was tingling. He knew that this guy was waiting for him here. "Don't you really know my feelings?"
"How would I know if you don't tell me?" Xiao Weixin smiled, his eyes seemed to be filled with the red maples all over the field at the foot of the mountain. The mountain breeze gently blew up his long hair that fell on his shoulders, and he held his forehead with one hand, looking at You Shu with a smile. He was handsome and suave, and just a glance from him could make countless women fall for him.
You Shu secretly thought that this man was despicable. He knew that she had no resistance to his appearance, but he deliberately seduced him.
well.
You Shu spit on his own superficiality and said, "I won't try anymore."
"From now on... let's just live like this."
Xiao Weixin chuckled, startling a few birds in the quiet mountains and fields. "This is what Xiaoshu said, don't go back on your word."
"When people say 'living together', they mean husband and wife. Since we want to live together, Xiao Shu and I can be considered husband and wife."
You Shu moved his ears, but in the end he didn't argue about who was the husband and who was the wife. Anyway, everyone in the Shadow Guard Camp thought that he was the one in charge, so he would not suffer any loss.
There are countless beautiful sights in the world, it all depends on who you see them with. You Shu feels that as long as he is with Xiao Weixin, even simply sitting on the porch of his own house and watching the rain is a wonderful thing. Moreover, in his eyes, no matter how red and gorgeous the maple leaves are, they are not as graceful as Xiao Weixin.
This is what the saying goes: beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
You Shu spent three leisurely days in the mountains and he really enjoyed these days.
On the fourth day, Xiao Weixin took him down the mountain. He looked at You Shu who was still reluctant to leave and said, "If you really like it, I will bring you here again this time next year."
You Shu responded softly, but he knew that this promise would probably not be fulfilled. By this time next year, he would have ascended to that position, and by then he would be wearing a yellow robe and isolated from the outside world by the heavy palace gates. How could he have such a chance to come out and watch the falling flowers?
But he didn't say these words out loud for fear of spoiling the mood.
After returning to the capital, Qi Han came running to the palace as soon as he arrived, "Your Majesty, the palace sent a message the day before yesterday, everything is just as you expected."
"The Emperor is anxious to see you."
"I followed your instructions and said that you were not feeling well and went to the mountains to fast and recuperate."
"Your Majesty, do you want us to prepare a carriage and enter the palace immediately?"
Xiao Weixin nodded and poured You Shu a cup of tea. "No hurry, let him sit for a while."
"If he wasn't really desperate, he wouldn't have the heart to do such a thing."
"Go down first and prepare the carriage and horses, and wait for my news."
Qi Han received the order and respectfully left the room.
"I'm afraid Xiao Weishen is having trouble sleeping and eating right now?" You Shu couldn't help but taunt, "He killed Xia Huaizhang in a rage, and Xia Maoan lost his son. He must be afraid that he will kill him right now, so he's having trouble sleeping and eating."
Xiao Weixin lowered his head and blew away the tea leaves in the cup. "He has always been mediocre and stupid, but he always thinks he is talented. This impulse has completely torn the relationship apart. He knows that his life is coming to an end, so he has no choice but to come to me."
"Then he has found the wrong person." You Shu teased him, "The real wolf is here."
There was a hint of smile in Xiao Weixin's eyes. He lowered his head and kissed him hard on the side of his face: "The one who knows me best is Xiao Shu."
"I'll accompany you to finish your meal, and I'll go to the palace to take a look tomorrow."
The next morning, Xiao Weixin had breakfast at home before leisurely getting on the carriage and leaving. You Shu was bored and went to see Xiaoyue'er again, but saw that Xiaoyue was frowning and seemed to be worried about something.
"What's wrong?" You Shu carefully moved over in his wheelchair, refusing the maid who wanted to help.
Xiao Yue was startled, turned around and saw it was him, then she breathed a sigh of relief: "It's Brother You."
She rarely feels so down, You Shu is a little worried: "You look unhappy, tell me about it?"
Xiaoyueer trusted him very much. She sat at Youshu's feet, took out a handkerchief from her bosom, opened it and handed it to him. Inside was a pair of bracelets. They were emerald green and transparent without a trace of impurities. They looked particularly crystal clear under the sun, and it was obvious that they were made of top-grade jade.
"Where did it come from?" You Shu was surprised. This thing looked even better than the pendant Xiao Weixin gave him. It was definitely not something that could be bought with Xiao Yue'er's monthly allowance.
Xiao Yue'er grabbed the hem of her skirt and whispered, "Yes, it was given by His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin."
"You were not at home a few days ago, so he came to see me and gave me this."
You Shu looked at the bracelets in his hand and Xiao Yue'er's blushing cheeks, and he knew what was going on. In ancient times, when a man gave a bracelet to a girl, the meaning was self-evident and there was no other meaning.
"So what do you think?"
Xiao Yueer shook her head, her tone somewhat depressed: "How can I deserve such a good thing?"
"But he refused to take it back and forced it on me. I was terrified holding it and didn't know what to do."
You Shu wrapped the bracelet gently and handed it to Xiao Yue'er. "Since he is willing to give it to you, it means that in his heart, you are completely worthy of it. Don't belittle yourself."
"But..." Xiao Yue'er held the handkerchief with fear in her eyes, "Brother You, you know, I came from a place like that, my status is so low, how could I..."
As she spoke, her big round eyes were filled with tears, but she tried not to let them fall. She choked and said, "Don't say that I was originally a prostitute. Even if I were a commoner, I would not be worthy of a prince."
"Even if I become a concubine, it will bring disgrace to the family."
You Shu gently touched Xiao Yue'er's head, touched her soft hair, and asked her softly: "So, you like him too, right?"
Xiao Yue nodded, then shook her head: "Who wouldn't like a heroic young man like His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin?"
"Brother You, please help me find a way to return this thing to him."
You Shu was moved by her every word, but also distressed. "I can agree to your other requests, but I can't do this for you."
"You should go and talk to him yourself."
"Yue'er, you are no longer a brothel owner. Don't confine yourself to that building forever. The King of Qin must know your background. He didn't say anything, so why should you care about it?"
"Even if you really want to reject him, you should tell him in person. Some things and some words should never be passed on by middlemen, as it will only do harm."
You Shu gently comforted the ignorant and frightened girl, "I burned your indenture a long time ago. As long as I don't tell anyone, no one will ever know where you came from."
"As for whether to return it to the King of Qin, you can consider it yourself."
Xiaoyue stared at You Shu with tears in her eyes, then fell on his knees and cried softly.
Seeing her sad look, You Shu felt very uncomfortable.
Although he was born in a humble family in this era, he always felt that he was a modern man in his heart, and never felt that there was any difference between him and Xiao Weixin in spiritual level. But Xiao Yue'er was a real native. In her heart, perhaps it was more difficult to cross the identity class. She might never be able to face up to her past origins, and might not necessarily have the courage to stand up.
You Shu didn't have to worry about such things, but Xiao Yue'er was brought up by him and she looked very much like his own sister. He certainly hoped that she would live a happy life in the future. Since she and Xiao Weiming liked each other, he might as well give it a try.
Wait until Xiao Weixin comes back and discuss it with him.
At this moment in the imperial palace, Xiao Weixin had just taken his seat, but Xiao Weishen, who was sitting above him, no longer had his usual spirited look. He looked as if he had aged ten years in an instant, with cloudy eyes, untidy beard, and a pale face, as if all his energy had been drained away.
Xiao Weixin understood the feeling of suddenly losing support. He felt the same way when he heard the news of Xiao Shu's death.
But he would not sympathize with Xiao Weishen, "Brother... you must take care of your body."
Xiao Weishen slowly raised his head, his eyes dead silent, and stared at Xiao Weixin for a long while before he said woodenly, "Seventh brother, what should I do?"
"My uncle will never let me go."
Xiao Weixin's brows were slightly worried. He stood up and took two steps forward. He helped Xiao Weishen, who was leaning on the dragon chair, to sit upright. He said seriously, "How can my brother be so depressed? How dare he, a prime minister, do anything to the emperor?"
"He, the bastard he raised did such a treasonous thing. Not only should we kill him, we should kill his entire family!"
"My brother is merciful and spared his entire family. Does Xia Maoan dare to complain?"
Xiao Weishen smiled bitterly and shook his head: "You don't understand, my uncle is not an ordinary minister. If he wants my life, he can do it at any time."
"I'm afraid I won't be able to sit on this throne for long."
"That may not be the case." Xiao Weixin said coldly, "Brother, we have been forced into a dead end."
"Now that things have come to this, any compensation is meaningless. Since Xia Maoan wants us to die, are we just going to sit there and wait for death?"
Xiao Weishen looked up at him and said dejectedly, "But what hope do we have?"
"General Yang now even refuses to attend the morning court."
Xiao Weixin whispered, "You forgot that Zhenbeiying is still in our hands."
"The palace is now under the control of Xia Maoan. Let's find a way to kill all their people and replace them with ours. Does Xia Maoan dare to force the emperor to abdicate even if he has a wing?"
Xiao Weishen's mind flickered, as if he was moved by Xiao Weixin's words, "Yes... Instead of waiting for my uncle to kill me, why don't I kill my uncle first..."
"Zhenbeiying is still in our hands..."
Seeing his useless look, Xiao Weixin imitated You Shu's habit and rolled his eyes silently in his heart.