Cheng Jiaxuan's expression eased a bit, "So that's how it is. That's still acceptable. If you want me to harm him, I'm definitely not willing to do so. Oh right, can you make a promise as well? "
Lu Qian said, "Do I even need to make a promise? Why don't you think about why I would harm him? This child is so cute, and he's half as talented as I am. I like him a lot. But I can't guarantee what will happen to the others. "Cheng Jiaxuan knew that he was referring to Jiang Liechen. Because of this, he felt powerless and dejected.
Afterwards, Cheng Jiaxuan continued to visit Xuan Shuang as usual. Because the two of them had a close relationship, they fooled around all day long, so no one suspected anything. However, Cheng Jiaxuan kept the piece of wood in his jacket pocket. Every time he wanted to take it out, he felt that his movements were too big. He was afraid that someone would see him, so he didn't dare to act rashly. Thus, the matter was delayed again and again.
On the other side, Lu Qian was also constantly urging him. Cheng Jiaxuan was stuck in the middle, stuck between two difficult choices. Every time he failed, he would curse himself in the middle of the night. On this day, he finally made up his mind and held the piece of wood in his sleeve. Later, when he handed it out, all he had to do was push it forward and it would be much easier.
When he arrived at the Imperial Hospital, he and Xuan Shuang chatted casually as usual. Xuan Shuang suddenly said, "Xiao Xuan, can you do me a favor? I'm not pretending to be pitiful. If you don't believe me, you can take off my bandages and see for yourself. But if I still have a bit of strength left, I won't trouble you and owe you a new favor. "
Cheng Jiaxuan said sincerely, "What favor are you talking about? How could it be as serious as taking off your bandages to see if you're injured? As long as it's something you ask of me, I'll do my best. I'm also happy to do something for you, so that I can make up for my mistakes. "
Xuan Shuang said, "That's good! In the past few days, I've written a letter of challenge. Help me stick it on the wall outside the Snow Song Palace. The Seven Malevolent Demons never admit defeat, let alone to a little kid like me. Even if his imposing manner was slightly inferior, it would still be difficult to endure. When the time came, he would definitely keep the appointment. In order to prove his courage, he would not bring a single soldier. Let's plant explosives in the place of invitation in advance. Don't miss a single corner. No matter how high his martial arts were, he would not be able to escape. If I can't die even after being blown up by explosives, I'd rather beat my head on the ground and call him Grandpa. I'd rather be his grandson from now on. "
Cheng Jiaxuan reacted almost subconsciously, saying, "No, I can't harm him. You want me to do something else, even if it's harming me … No, no, you should be harming me, just harming me. Only by tormenting myself can I make it up to you. Why don't you let me do something that will harm myself and let him go?! " Even if you kill me, I don't care. "
Xuan Shuang snorted coldly and said, "The one I want to kill is him. It has nothing to do with you. What's the point of killing you?" After Cheng Jiaxuan begged again and again, he said, "Just for a woman who doesn't have the slightest bit of affection for me, you want me to give up a blood feud so easily? If I do business, then I'll lose a lot. "
Cheng Jiaxuan said with tears in his eyes, "As long as it doesn't harm him, I'm willing to do anything for you."
Xuan Shuang said, "A noble person should put himself in someone else's shoes. Hmph, what's so good about you? Why do you want me to sacrifice myself for you again and again and again? If you were me, think about it, is it worth it? "
Cheng Jiaxuan was anxious. He knelt down with a thump and said, "I'm not good, and I don't dare to order you around. Right now, I'm begging you in a humble voice. I'm begging you, I'm begging you not to hurt him. Even if you want me to kowtow, I'll do it! "
Xuan Shuang was half annoyed and half angry. He lifted the quilt and tore off the bandage. He sneered and said, "Look at me, look at me like this! Am I the one who harmed him, or is he the one who harmed me? I said I'd kill him. Do you think I'd kill him just because I said so? You didn't say you were worried about my condition first, but you were worried about him and begged for mercy for him? Even if he killed me, you'd still think he was a pitiful person who was bullied and humiliated? "
Cheng Jiaxuan's tears fell down. He sobbed in a low voice and didn't dare to raise his head again.
Xuan Shuang waved his hand impatiently and said, "Forget it, get up, get up! You weren't born to be someone's slave! Why are you kneeling? " Cheng Jiaxuan choked with sobs and stood up. He said, "Thank you, Lord Baylor … the injury on your leg hasn't healed yet. Do you want me to help you bandage it again?"
Xuan Shuang said, "No need. You'd better go bandage the Seven Demons Head. Oh, I forgot. He's so powerful, how could he be injured? Only other people can bandage him. "His hands were deft and he quickly tied the bandage. He thought about it and couldn't bear it. He said in a low voice, "In the future, don't lose your dignity because of him. If he loves you, even if you have nothing, he'll still love you. If he doesn't love you, even if you use all your beauty, he won't even look at you. "
Cheng Jiaxuan nodded and said in her heart, "Isn't it easier said than done?" She sighed and said, "You see, you didn't scold me wrongly. I really am a useless idiot. I wanted to talk to you, but I didn't think I'd make you angrier. Since that's the case, I'll leave first. You … take care of yourself. "
Xuan Shuang said, "You're not allowed to leave! Humph, how can I let you off so easily? You've made me angry, and now you're going to leave so easily? Your punishment is to stay here and chat with me until I'm happy. "Cheng Jiaxuan was already in a bad mood, much less coaxing other people to be happy. For a moment he was at a loss of what to do. With a forced laugh he said, "Alright then. I'm tone-deaf, so I'll tell you a story. Once upon a time there was a little white rabbit …"
Xuan Shuang waved his hand and said, "I'm not a three-year-old kid. I won't be fooled by some silly story."
Cheng Jiaxuan's heart was in a mess. He wanted to take out the piece of wood from his sleeve to distract him. He knew it wasn't a good idea, but it was his only choice. He had just taken out a corner of the piece of wood when he heard a loud announcement from outside the room, "Prince Fu has arrived! Young Prince Cheng has arrived!" Cheng Jiaxuan was startled; it was as if he had just seen a great flood or a fierce beast on a flat land. He was so shocked that he was out of his wits. Hastily he put the piece of wood back into his sleeve. His fingertips were clenched so tightly that he could not stop trembling.
As soon as he hid himself, he saw in large strides Prince Fu walked in, with the Shangguan Yaohua in high spirits following behind him. The two of them stood in front of the bed. Cheng Jiaxuan hastily stood up and saluted, "Nubi pays my respect to Prince Fu and Young Prince." Trembling with fear, he raised his eyebrows, while at the same time his eyes rolled around randomly, pacing back and forth inside the room. When he was not paying attention, he could see some clues.
Prince Fu casually replied, but his eyes did not leave Xuan Shuang. He said with a laugh, "How has Lord Baylor Ling been recently?"
Xuan Shuang sat cross-legged on the bed and said, "Paying my respect to Prince Fu. Nephew's foot is injured like this, it is really inconvenient for me to go down and pay my respect. I hope Prince Fu will be magnanimous enough to forgive me. "
Prince Fu laughed and said, "Lord Baylor Ling, aren't you treating me as an outsider by saying that? Just stay on the bed and have a good rest, there is no need to rigidly adhere to empty etiquette. "
Xuan Shuang said, "If nobody adheres to 'etiquette', then what is the use of the word 'etiquette'? If we want peace and stability, we must not discard the rules. Actually, Nephew's foot injury has recovered quite a bit. When I have free time some other day, I will personally pay a visit to Prince's Mansion. "Although Prince Fu repeatedly said, 'Lord Baylor Ling is too polite, how can I dare to accept your invitation?' on his face, however, the smile on his face was like a blooming flower.
Xuan Shuang did not have the patience to exchange pleasantries with him, he cut to the chase and said, "I wonder why Prince Fu is looking for Xiaozhi? As long as it is within my power, I will definitely do my best to help you. "
Prince Fu said, "Today Ben Wang came to pay a visit to Lord Baylor Ling, it was entirely to visit a sick person; what other intention did I have? I also brought a lot of good tonics, to give Lord Baylor some extra nourishment. "While saying that, he waved his hand, several servants carrying several boxes came in from outside the door. The boxes were made of the finest jade, which was hard to refine even in a thousand years. The top was inlaid with diamonds, a dazzling line-up; at first glance, it was obvious that the boxes were not cheap. At first glance, there were deer antlers, ginseng, and so on, all of which were said to be very nourishing.
Xuan Shuang laughed and said, "I think the one who is too polite is Prince, isn't it? With so many tonics, Xiaozhi can eat them for a year and a half, but I won't be able to finish them all. "Prince Fu laughed and said," If I can't finish them this year, I can eat them next year. If I can't finish them next year, I can eat them year after year. In any case, tonics are very beneficial to the body. "
Xuan Shuang randomly picked up a box, pinched the lid, and carefully examined the tonics inside. Soon after he laughed and said, "Prince is very generous. Although Xiaozhi is still young, at least I understand the principle of 'one should not receive a reward without sowing'. If Prince has something to say, there is no need to be ashamed to speak; why don't you tell me a thing or two? "
Shangguan Yaohua interrupted, "Lord Baylor Ling's words are not correct. It is not uncommon to see cliques and cliques formed in the bureaucracy for personal gain. Even if there is nothing to do, the daily etiquette must be followed. The hand that receives a favor is soft, the mouth that receives a favor is short, the mouth that receives a favor is short. Lord Baylor Ling is young, but has unrivalled talent; those who do good are happy, those who do evil are envious. My Yifu has long seen that you are not an ordinary person, he has always wanted to get to know you, like a friend regardless of age. Now that both sides have received His Majesty's appreciation, we should form an alliance instead of opposing each other as equals. People say that if we are united, both sides will benefit, if we are apart, both sides will suffer. In the future, when you ascend the throne, we will have no choice but to rely on you. Internal discussion is the foundation of governing the country, external resistance against the treacherous court officials causing chaos, so that you can sit back and relax, and also protect the Great Qing for thousands of years, for a long period of peace and stability. "
Xuan Shuang smiled faintly and raised his thumb, saying, "Good! Well said! Seeing that Xiao Wangye does not like to make noise, I thought you were an ordinary taciturn gourd. Don't be angry if I offend you like this. I heard your words are clear and logical, your eloquence is first-rate; if you don't say anything, you will amaze the world with a single brilliant feat. What I hate the most is other people beating around the bush with me. Your frankness means that we should support each other and form an alliance, isn't it? That's fine, Prince Fu is an important personage that I usually can't curry favor with. It is my honor to have him think highly of me. However, politeness demands reciprocity, I am not the only one who is soft-hearted. Another day I will pay you a visit, and also present a big gift to Wangye. You must definitely accept it. Xiao Nephew does not have much savings, if we talk about the value of the gift, it cannot be compared with Wangye's. But for better or for worse, it is my good intention. "While saying that, he called several eunuchs over and said," Move everything back to the Snow Song Palace. If my mother knows, she will definitely be grateful to Wangye for his great kindness. To tell you the truth, she has long been looking forward to being on good terms with you. Just by looking at the generosity of this birthday banquet, her sincerity can be clearly seen. "Speaking of Shen Shiyun, although his expression did not change, inwardly he was already feeling nauseous.
Prince Fu laughed aloud and stroked his beard, saying, "Lord Baylor Ling's reputation is indeed well-deserved. Hearing about it cannot compare to seeing it with my own eyes. No wonder His Majesty chose you to be the successor. Yao Hua is also a bit straightforward, I did not offend you, did I? " Xuan Shuang laughed and said, "Wangye has a discerning eye to recognize heroes. When Xiao Wangye takes over your position in the future, he will definitely not be inferior to me. It is indeed a wise decision for you to recognize him as your adopted son. Otherwise, talented people are hard to find. Based on his ability, I am sure many people in the Palace will be jealous. "
Prince Fu laughed and said, "This adopted son of mine has entered the Palace not too long ago. In the future, I will have to trouble the Lord Baylor Ling to remind him a bit more about the Palace rules. Ha ha … you should also take good care of your body. In the future, when the two of you compete, let's see who is more outstanding. All right, you are both young people, I am sure you will have a good chat. Yao Hua, you stay here and accompany the Lord Baylor Ling, you must serve him well. Yifu still has some official business to take care of, I have no choice but to return to the Palace first. "
"Yes," Shangguan Yaohua said, "This child respectfully sends Yifu off." Taking this opportunity to send him off, Prince Fu pulled him to his side and in a low voice warned him, "Later on, you must try to worm your way into being friends with the Lord Baylor Ling. This child is young, but he is very mischievous. In the future he will definitely be of great help to us." "As you wish," Shangguan Yaohua replied. Prince Fu repeatedly nodded his head in satisfaction. He secretly felt that this adopted son of his had helped him to show off in front of the high-ranking officials several times. His face was very bright, and he left with a long laugh.
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