Xu Sili felt that no matter what Si Sheng asked for, he would probably satisfy him, let alone something as simple as sunbathing.
Especially when he heard the youth's cautious tone and worried expression, he felt like his heart had melted into water.
So after breakfast, he asked Janice to help move two lounge chairs to the grass in the courtyard, where the sun was the strongest.
It was already winter and the weather was getting colder, but the weather was good and there was still sunlight.
"Si Sheng, are you better?"
Xu Sili stood at the door of the dormitory and looked in the direction of the screen. From his angle, he could only vaguely see a slender figure.
After bringing Si Sheng back to the palace yesterday, Xu Sili asked a maid to take his measurements, then asked Sirene to help buy clothes for Si Sheng.
After what happened yesterday, Sirene looked at him strangely, but it could be attributed to his sudden setback, which caused his personality to change.
This Second Royal Sister patiently comforted him for a long time. As for Si Sheng, after seeing his injuries, she mostly sympathized with him.
The Empire was in an extremely difficult period. Population was an extremely important resource, so they had been cracking down on the slave trade.
Originally, the slave market was open, but after the abolition of slavery, it went underground, and now it was under attack.
The slaves who were rescued would be given new identities and go to other main cities to start a new life.
The people of the Roland Empire were very active. When Xu Sili transmigrated, they had basically disappeared. This Second Princess Sirene probably contributed a lot to this.
Unfortunately …
When he thought about how Sirene would die in the Monster Tide in ten years, Xu Sili sighed in his heart. He didn't dare to interact with her too much, afraid that she would be sad after the trial.
Just as they finished breakfast, Sirene sent someone to deliver clothes. Si Sheng finally didn't have to wear the guard's clothes, which were neither fitting nor warm.
But after ten minutes, he still hadn't come out from behind the screen, so Xu Sili couldn't help but ask.
"Ah … I …"
The young man's helpless voice sounded. Xu Sili couldn't help but run over with his two short legs.
Anyway, they were both guys, and with their relationship, if it wasn't because he saw that she was shy, he wouldn't have avoided it.
Poking his head out from behind the screen, Xu Sili saw the young man with his back facing him. His clothes were in a mess, and he was looking at the full-length mirror in a bewildered manner.
The youth saw his little head in the mirror, and the redness that had subsided climbed up his cheeks again.
"Don't you know how to wear it?" Xu Sili asked.
The young man looked at him through the mirror and opened his mouth. In the end, he lowered his eyelashes in frustration and remained silent.
He really didn't know how to wear it.
For as long as he could remember, he had been living in a cage, surrounded by slaves like him. Everyone only had one piece of clothing, which was made of very loose material, enough for him to wear from childhood to adulthood.
He had never worn so many complicated clothes before.
He couldn't even do such a small thing well, and was even seen by … the Little Highness …
The young man clenched his fists, and his whole body was shrouded in a thick dark cloud. It was also at this moment that he deeply felt the difference between their social status.
But he didn't immerse himself in his negative emotions for long. A pair of soft little hands held his clenched fists.
The young man blinked and lowered his head slightly, bumping into the little boy's gentle and beautiful eyes. In those light purple eyes, there was neither ridicule nor disgust, only gentleness and pity.
"You don't know how to wear it, but I can teach you."
Xu Sili tugged at his clothes. "Take these off first."
If he was an adult, he could help Si Sheng put on his clothes, just like …
Just like he did for him before.
Thinking of the scene that morning, Xu Sili blushed and quickly suppressed his thoughts.
The young man lowered his eyebrows and looked at the little boy. He pursed his lips and nervously grabbed his clothes, but didn't move.
Xu Sili noticed this and couldn't help but tilt his head to look at him.
The young man turned his face away, his ears so red that they were dripping blood. "My body … doesn't look good … it will scare you …"
"But I already saw it yesterday." Xu Sili climbed onto a nearby chair and said to the young man in a daze, "I was the one who helped you bathe."
The young man continued to be sluggish, as if he had lost his soul.
Xu Sili looked at him helplessly. "It really doesn't look bad. When you're done dressing, we can go out and bask in the sun, okay?"
"Or do you want the maids to do it …"
"No!" The young man shook his head frantically, then stammered, "I … I'll take it off …"
He turned his back and took off the clothes that he had just carelessly put on.
Xu Sili kept looking at him.
Even though he had seen it yesterday, he still felt distressed when he saw it again.
The whip marks that had yet to heal had already disappeared under the treatment of the Healing Stream Technique, but there was no way to remove the scars from before.
Looking at the scars of various sizes on the young man's thin body that almost covered his entire back, Xu Sili's eyes reddened again.
He reached out and gently touched the scars on the young man's back.
The young man trembled. Goosebumps had already appeared all over his body, and he arched his body warily like a wild beast, but he still stood in the same spot and turned his back to him. He didn't run away.
This understanding made Xu Sili's heart soften and ache.
Even though his memory was blurred, Si Sheng was still so kind to him. He couldn't help but lean forward and carefully kiss the scars on the young man's shoulder.
The child's lips were soft and warm. When he touched the old wound, the young man felt as if he was under some kind of spell.
The wound that had already gone numb suddenly became hot again, but … it didn't hurt. Instead, it was warm, as if it was going to melt the ice in his heart.
The young man clenched his hands tightly. He felt a little panicked.
This unfamiliar feeling that made him nostalgic made him feel so lost that he wanted to run away.
Fortunately, the little boy retreated quickly.
His voice was a little nasal and sounded especially soft. "Put on your clothes quickly, or you'll catch a cold."
The young man breathed a sigh of relief and felt inexplicably disappointed.
He wanted to say that this kind of cold was nothing to him. After all, it was dry and comfortable here, and there was also sunlight coming in through the window. Compared to the cold and damp underground prison, this place was like heaven.
However, he didn't refute.
Instead, he asked, "How do I put on my clothes?"
The young man was now only left with a pair of pants.
The pants were very simple. He only needed to put them on, zip them up, and button them up. Therefore, he was very confident that he didn't take them off.
However …
The little boy picked up a small triangular piece of clothing from the clothes that he brought in and said seriously, "You have to wear this too."
The young man looked at him in confusion.
Although this piece of clothing looked familiar, he couldn't remember how to put it on. There seemed to be no relevant information in the dream.
Xu Sili sighed.
"This is worn under your pants." He looked at him and tried to make his expression look more serious.
However, the young man looked at him and his face turned red again.
"Pants … Do I have to take off my pants too?"
Although the young man tried to hide it, the shyness in his eyes was seen by Xu Sili. It made his heart overflow with love.
Why was Si Sheng so cute when he was a cub?
He tried to control his expression and tried not to hurt the young man's fragile self-esteem. Then, he said seriously, "Yes."
Then, he explained the function of the triangular piece of clothing to him.
The young man listened to the little boy's very detailed explanation and his ears turned red.
It could give him the softest protection … Although he didn't think it was necessary, he still gritted his teeth and took off his pants.
Then, under the guidance of the little boy, he put on the thin piece of clothing.
During this process, Xu Sili couldn't help but steal a glance.
Although it was much smaller than an adult's Si Sheng, it was actually quite impressive for his age.
Xu Sili quickly realized his improper thoughts and hurriedly stopped. He watched the young man put on his pants and then let him put on his undershirt.
After he put on his shirt, he couldn't help but pull the young man closer. Then, he used his short but nimble fingers to help him button up one by one.
"You helped me before. Now, it's my turn to help you."
The young man listened to him and blinked. "Do you mean in the dream?"
Xu Sili sighed.
He thought it was a dream …
He looked up at the young man's tender and thin face. Xu Sili helped him button up the last button, then leaned over and gently pecked him on the corner of his mouth.
"Yes."
Seeing the young man shy and avoid his gaze again, Xu Sili grinned as if he had succeeded in his prank.
Xu Sili bent down to pick up the vest. He thought of something and said, "Don't use honorifics. Of course, you can use honorifics in front of outsiders. This is also a form of protection for you, but don't use them in private."
The young man couldn't help but look at him. "Outsiders mean …"
Xu Sili put the vest on his head. Looking at the young man's stunned expression, he couldn't help but rub his light blonde hair.
"Of course it's people other than you and me."
The young man looked at the little boy in front of him who was helping him put on his clothes and listened to his soft words. He only felt that something in his heart was collapsing and melting.
'People other than you and me …'
'Are they all outsiders?'
He stared blankly at the little boy and quietly let him do as he was told. He put on all the clothes according to his instructions.
When he stood in front of the full-length mirror again, the young man almost couldn't recognize himself.
In the mirror, there was a young man with light blonde hair. His skin was cold and pale, and his features were picturesque. He wore a well-tailored shirt that fit him perfectly.
He seemed to have walked out of an oil painting. Although his temperament was gloomy and there was an indescribable sharpness in his gray-blue eyes, his beautiful facial features made him look very noble, like a real noble young man.
The little boy behind him stood on the chair with his two small hands on his shoulders. He peeked his head out from behind his shoulders and his purple eyes looked up and down at the young man in the mirror.
The sharpness on the young man's body suddenly disappeared. A faint crimson color appeared on his cold white skin, and he was a little nervous and reserved.
"You look so good."
The little boy tucked his hair behind his ear, and then gently pecked his cheek with his lips and said with a smile.
The young man lowered his eyelashes to avoid meeting his gaze.
He felt his heart beating very fast. Although he wanted to avoid this excessive intimacy, in fact … he didn't hate it.
"Let's go get some sun."
The little boy hugged him from behind. After kissing him, he rubbed his cheek and said with a smile.
The young man felt that he was teasing him.
He pursed his lips. When the little boy was about to back away, he bent down. Amidst the little boy's cry of surprise, he used his back to lift him up.
He probably didn't expect that he would suddenly do such a thing. This little prince who loved to play pranks, after crying out in surprise, hurriedly hugged his neck, as if he was afraid that he would be thrown down.
The young man had already put his hands behind his back and firmly protected him.
At this time, the maid who heard the commotion hurriedly ran over. This maid named Janice angrily stared at him, but after seeing his new appearance, she was clearly stunned.
The young man mockingly pulled up the corner of his mouth.
The maid finally returned to her senses. She pointed at him and sternly said, "What do you want to do to the little prince!"
The young man pursed his lips. But before he could say anything, the little prince behind him had already said, "Janice, don't always make a fuss. Si Sheng won't hurt me. You can rest assured."
He hugged him tightly and argued with his maid. His words were full of trust for him.
The young man bit his lip.
He really didn't understand this child. Just because of a fake dream, how could he give so much sincerity to others?
But, he was greedy for this sincerity.
Just like how he was greedy for the warmth of the sun.
When they walked out of the dormitory, the two deck chairs in the courtyard were already warm from the sun.
The young man carefully put the little boy down. After he stepped on the lawn, he turned around and picked him up.
Although he was thin, he was very strong.
Even when he was injured all over, he could still strangle an adult male to death with an iron chain, let alone a five year old boy.
Originally, he was going to carry him to the deck chair, but when he really picked him up ….. the young man found that he was reluctant to let go of him.
The child's body was soft and had a faint milky fragrance. The feeling of holding him in his arms was really good.
However, the young man still restrained his desire.
This warmth didn't belong to him. Sooner or later, he would lose it ….. He shouldn't be reluctant to part with it.
After putting the child on the deck chair and watching him lie down, the young man's gaze fell on the other deck chair.
He had never basked in the sun like this before.
What would it feel like to lie on a deck chair and be wrapped in warm and bright light?
He didn't like it …..
He was lying on the deck chair and his whole body was exposed to the bright sunlight. It was as if he was naked. He was very uneasy and very uncomfortable.
The young man hugged his body tightly. His eyes were full of bitterness.
He really was a maggot in the gutter that couldn't see the light. He actually had delusions of wandering under the sun …..
However, he was the one who suggested basking in the sun. If he retreated into the shadows now, how would the little highness see him?
The young man closed his eyes and bit his lips tightly. He silently endured the pain of sitting on pins and needles.
He could overcome it ….. He could …..
"Yiya — —"
The deck chair suddenly made a soft noise.
The young man was shocked. He propped himself up and looked in the direction of the noise. He saw the little boy struggling to climb onto his deck chair.
"Your highness ….."
He mumbled as he watched the little boy scurry to his side. He scurried under his armpits and then hugged him with both hands.
"You're quite spacious here. Let me squeeze in."
The little boy was very at ease. "It's always a little cold to lie down alone."
Janice, who had gone to get a blanket, watched this scene from the side and felt very speechless.
However, she saw that the little highness was no longer crying because of His Majesty's heartless decision like a few days ago. It was as if he had forgotten about that matter. She sighed and didn't say anything in the end.
"Your highness, it's better to put on a blanket. It's cold now." Janice walked forward. She shook the blanket in her hands and draped it over the two of them.
Then she said, "I'll go prepare some refreshments for Your highness. I think there's cream cake today."
Xu Sili nestled in Si Sheng's arms. With the blanket wrapped around her, she only felt warm all over. When she heard that there was a cake, she quickly smiled and said, "Okay, remember to give Si Sheng a portion too."
"Yes, your highness."
The young man watched as Janice walked away. He then lowered his head and looked at the little dumpling wrapped in the blanket.
The blanket wrapped around the heat emitted from their bodies and also absorbed the warmth of the sun. It made him feel that every cell in his body was warm.
He didn't know if it was because of the blanket or ….. the company of the child, he felt that the uneasiness from before had completely disappeared.
"It's so comfortable to bask in the sun ….."
The child nestled in his arms. His chubby cheeks were slightly deformed from the pressure, but he didn't feel it at all. He even let out a sigh of comfort.
It was very comfortable …..
The young man looked down at the child. He couldn't help but reach out a finger. Just as he was about to touch his cheek, he heard Janice's footsteps. He hurriedly retracted his hand and leaned back on the recliner to rest.
Janice clearly slowed down her footsteps.
Something heavy was placed beside the recliner. He smelled the faint fragrance of tea and something sweet, but he didn't open his eyes.
After Janice left quietly, he opened his eyes slightly. When he was sure that there was no one around, he opened his eyes completely.
The little boy had already fallen asleep while hugging him.
He had a chubby little face, long and curly light-colored eyelashes, and slightly pouty lips. He looked very cute and was completely defenseless when sleeping.
The young man looked at him. He couldn't help but raise his hand and gently touch his short silver hair.
The child's hair was soft, fine, and smooth. It was like the highest grade of silk. He couldn't help but rub it.
It was really beautiful …..
His gaze fell on the child's sleeping face. Thinking of his countless sneak attacks today, the young man pursed his lips.
He also wanted to kiss him.
When he realized this thought, he suddenly woke up and hurriedly withdrew his hand that was stroking the little boy.
They had only known each other for less than a day.
Although in the dream …..
It was different.
How could he accept his closeness so quickly? What if ….. what if he suddenly changed his mind and hated him and drove him away?
In the slave market, he had seen too many temperamental customers. Although …..
He felt that the Little Highness was not that kind of person, but reason told him that he shouldn't indulge so quickly.
This was very dangerous. He couldn't do this.
Reason and his desire pulled at each other. In the end, reason prevailed. The young man laid back again and raised his hands above his head to avoid contact with the little boy.
However, the area of the recliner was limited.
The little boy turned over in his sleep and was about to roll down. The young man noticed this and hurriedly reached out to hold him tightly in his arms.
Xu Sili frowned and mumbled uncomfortably. Then he fell asleep in the young man's arms.
He was too sleepy.
After his head injury was healed, his body was still in a weak state. After rescuing Si Sheng yesterday, he was busy and almost drowned.
In addition, the growth of a cub required sufficient sleep. Now that he was basking in the sun with someone he trusted beside him, he was controlled by his sleepiness.
As for the dangerous trial …..
Let's talk about it when he woke up. He couldn't possibly sleep like a log, right?
It turned out that sleeping also had its risks, especially outdoors.
The sky was originally very clear in the morning, but it suddenly darkened at noon. Then it began to snow.
When Xu Sili felt cold, Si Sheng had already carried him back to the dormitory.
Janice also started to burn firewood in the stove.
Xu Sili looked at the snow outside with a sad expression.
He didn't like snowy days.
Because it was especially cold when the snow melted, he didn't like winter unless he didn't need to go out and could always stay in the house with the heater on.
However, the heating system in this world was obviously not that advanced.
"Cake ….."
At this time, he heard the young man's voice and couldn't help but turn his head to look.
The young man held a small plate of cake and sat cautiously. When he looked over, the young man looked away and said, "You haven't eaten your cake ….."
Xu Sili looked at him and suddenly forgot about the melancholy of the snowy day. He leaned in front of the young man and took advantage of his amnesia to tease him.
"Are you going to feed me?"
The little boy had an extremely cute face and looked at you with sparkling eyes. As long as you weren't a person with a heart of stone, you probably wouldn't have the heart to refuse him.
The young man originally thought that he should be a cold and ruthless person and wouldn't have the slightest bit of feelings for this world, but looking at the little boy's expectant eyes …..
He bit his lip, picked up the silver fork, and scooped a small piece of cake to feed the little prince.
Xu Sili blinked. Although he was surprised, he still opened his mouth and ate the sweet cream.
"You eat too."
He looked at Si Sheng and said.
He didn't eat his share either. With the young man's personality, it was impossible for him to eat the cake alone while he was sleeping.
The young man paused.
He didn't move, but Xu Sili moved. His small hand took the fork in the young man's hand, scooped up a big mouthful of snow white cream and soft cake, and fed it to the young man's mouth.
Seeing that he was a little evasive, he even slightly opened his mouth and demonstrated.
The young man's ears turned red.
But under the strong gaze of the little boy, he still opened his mouth and ate the cake, chewing it with bulging cheeks.
It was very sweet, a taste that he had never tasted before.
But he didn't know why, looking at the smile on the little boy's face, he felt that compared to the sweetness on his tongue, his heart ….. seemed to be sweeter.
After eating the cake and drinking tea to relieve the grease, Xu Sili pulled Si Sheng onto the bed.
It was too cold.
Anyway, there wasn't anywhere to go on a snowy day, so it was better to stay warm under the covers.
He used Si Sheng as a pillow. Because his body was smaller, he could easily lean in his arms. Then, he asked Janice to find a book for Si Sheng to hold and read together.
Of course, Xu Sili's mind wasn't on the book.
After so long, now that he finally had some time, he finally remembered the doujinshi post that he had posted on a whim.
But now ….. it didn't seem like a doujinshi post anymore …..
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