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He lowered his head to look at the wound on his shoulder and was suddenly stunned. He remembered that the scab had just fallen off yesterday, leaving behind a dark red circular mark. But at this moment..,
Only his jade-white skin was left,
He couldn't find any traces.
He raised his wrist in shock,
He looked at his hands.
These days, he had been wearing iron shackles, so his other injuries were getting better,
Only the skin on his wrist..,
Was constantly being worn out. However, at this moment, there were only faint red marks left on the wound on his wrist. The calluses and slight deformations on his fingers caused by years of writing had also disappeared without a trace,
His pair of hands were beautiful as if they were carefully carved out of a piece of beautiful jade,
There were no more flaws to be found.
This body was different.
Qin Song realized that he wasn't surprised or shocked by this change at all... as expected,
Did he forget something?
He thought of the barrier in the dark again,
Obviously..,
It wasn't something that he could break through with his current strength..
Qin Song soaked until his skin was a little wrinkled before he came out of the bathtub,
Yu Sheng had also freshened up and was guarding outside,
Seeing him open the door,
He consciously went in to help pour the water.
Qin Song dried his hair until it was half-dry,
He combed it,
He put a thin blanket on his shoulders to block the water. He looked at Yu Sheng, who was busy beside the small stove. After a moment of silence, he said, "I don't like to live a muddle-headed life, so there are some things that I want to make clear to you first."
Yu Sheng was putting the tea set into the boiling water one by one. When he heard this, his hands paused and he said, "Go ahead."
Qin Song said, "A person who is locked up in prison will never be grateful to the prison guard who brings him food every day. Therefore, no matter how much you do for me, I will not be grateful to you. Of course, I will not be grateful to the person behind you."
No matter how attentive and considerate Yu Sheng was to him, he would not like someone sent by Qin Yue by his side. However, Qin Song also knew that no matter how much he did not like it, it would not change anything. Even if he refused to let Yu Sheng stay by his side, what was the use? There were only three possible outcomes. First, Yu Sheng would shamelessly follow him, since he couldn't defeat him. Second, Yu Sheng would hide in the shadows, since he was originally a secret guard. Third, Yu Sheng would go back and be punished, and Qin Yue would send a new one. No matter what the outcome was, it wouldn't be better than the current situation.
"So, first, since you're doing the work of a follower, I'll treat you as a follower. I'll pay you as much as you deserve, but that's all."
Yu Sheng grunted and didn't say anything.
Qin Song continued, "Secondly, it's not that I don't want to expel you. If one day, I have the ability to expel you, you can either leave or die."
This time, Yu Sheng was silent for a moment before he grunted again. He still didn't say anything.
"Thirdly, I don't know what you're thinking, but in my opinion, everyone, especially adults with normal judgment, is an independent individual. No one is subordinate to another. Therefore, you can only be responsible for your own choices." Qin Song said, "I won't treat you harshly just because you're someone sent by Qin Yue. But similarly, if you do or prepare to do something to harm me, I don't care if you're following orders or if you have many difficulties … I won't forgive or understand you. I will only use any means … to kill you."
Yu Sheng responded quickly this time. For him, this point was a bit redundant — if the operation was exposed or failed, of course he should die.
He nodded and said, "I understand."
Qin Song was a bit surprised that Yu Sheng agreed so quickly. He paused and said, "If you have any requests, you can tell me."
Yu Sheng hesitated for a moment. Suddenly, his face turned a little red, "Can I … get a little salary in advance?"
Qin Song was stunned.
Yu Sheng said, "I … don't have a change of clothes."
Qin Song was stunned. Didn't they say that the emperor didn't lack hungry soldiers? Why was this shadow guard, who was once ranked Black No.1, driven out to work empty-handed? Was there some secret that he didn't know?
He silently took out some money and gave it to him, saying, "This twenty taels is your salary for this month. In addition, find a reliable slave trader and ask him to bring more people for selection tomorrow. The remaining ten taels is the deposit for him."
Yu Sheng nodded. Qin Song got up and walked towards the inner room, "I'm very tired. I'm going to sleep first. Don't disturb me if there's nothing important."
Qin Song was indeed very tired. He lay on the bed and hugged the quilt and fell into a deep sleep — he hadn't had such a good sleep in nearly two months.
When Qin Song was awakened by a tempting fragrance, he found that it was already dusk. He got up and went to the outer room. He saw Yu Sheng laying out the dishes. The dishes were very rich. He asked in surprise, "You went to buy them?"
"No," Yu Sheng said in a muffled voice, "The cook in the residence made them."
He then explained, "When you were asleep, the government sent people over … they said that they were prepared for the people who were sent back to the residence as hostages."
Qin Song wasn't surprised. After all, Qin Yue still had to act out the scene where he lost his mind with lust. Since they had already practiced for a while, it was time for them to "bury the hatchet and reconcile as before".
He simply washed up and rinsed his mouth. He sat at the table and said, "Sit down and eat together."
In Yu Sheng's training, he obviously didn't follow the rules of a master and servant. Although he was a follower, he still referred to each other as "you and I". At this moment, Qin Song asked him to sit down and eat together. He didn't stand on ceremony and sat down. Before he started eating, he stopped and said hesitantly, "I just went out and bought … um, a person."
Qin Song gave an indifferent hum. So be it if you want to buy a person. It's just a small thing.
Yu Sheng said with some annoyance, "On the way, I was bumped into by him for no reason. He insisted that I took his grass label and wanted me to pay for him … he has some martial arts and is very fast. I couldn't shake him off. In the end, I had no choice but to give him the money. He followed me again."
Why did this scene sound so familiar?
Qin Song asked, "Where is he?"
Yu Sheng said, "He's outside. Should I call him in? "
Qin Song nodded. After a while, a familiar voice was heard. It was still so proud, "This lowly one, Han Pu, greets gongzi!"
Qin Song looked at the dirty cloth hanging on Han Pu's body with a wooden face. He turned his head and asked Yu Sheng, "Why don't you let him change his clothes first?"
Yu Sheng said, "I don't have any clothes for him to change into … he took all the money."
So even if you don't have money to buy clothes, he has money!
Qin Song was speechless. After a while, he said, "… Let's eat."
He knew why the Shadow Guard profession was a lifelong job. It was because if they retired, they couldn't live at all.
After the meal, Yu Sheng got up and cleaned the table. Qin Song said, "Didn't you say that you've got all the servants?"
He had brought four servants with him from Southern Chu. According to Yu Sheng, he should have already replenished the four servants. Why did Yu Sheng have to do these things himself?
Yu Sheng's expression froze. Han Pu had eaten his fill. He hung lazily on the chair like a boss. He said with a smile, "He didn't dare to let them in. He was afraid that you would be angry."
Qin Song didn't think that he would be angry because of a few servants. But when he saw the real person, his expression changed. He suppressed his anger and asked, "Is it the same for the second prince and Qiu Yun?"
"Yes." Yu Sheng lowered his head and said, "These people were all selected from the Qin Palace."
"His Highness didn't say anything?"
The entire hostage residence was served by the eunuchs and palace maids sent by the Qin Palace. Did they really think that the hostage residence was Qin Yue's mistress?
"The Second Prince resigned, but the officials who came said that they didn't dare to neglect the Second Prince's status as a prince, so they sent these people to make the Second Prince feel at home. So, the Second Prince didn't say anything."
"Send these four people back to the Qin Palace. Tell them that Qin Song isn't a prince. They don't dare to overstep their boundaries. Tell them to take these people back. " Qin Song smiled bitterly. This hostage residence belonged to Yi An. Since he accepted it, what else could he do? He said, "Also, ask Qiu Yun if she wants to send the people around her back."
Yu Sheng agreed and hurriedly left with his men.
Qin Song then turned to Han Pu. He frowned and said, "What are you playing at?" He said that he would look for him later, and he really did come looking for him.
"I'm not playing!" Han Pu looked as if he had been dealt a blow. He said, "I'm serious!"
Qin Song said coldly, "I've already sworn that I won't try to assassinate Qin Yue again. So if you want to use my identity to assassinate him, I won't agree."
Han Pu waved his hand indifferently and said, "Don't worry, I won't kill him!"
"Hmm?"
If Han Pu was the person he knew, then he remembered that this number one assassin of Korea had already tried to assassinate Qin Yue more than ten times. He had been seriously injured several times and narrowly escaped death. But he still didn't change his mind. How could he stop so easily?
"You might not believe me, but in fact, I'm really not interested in killing Qin Yue!" Han Pu sighed and said, "It's all because of my master. He can't forget about the destruction of our country. Before he died, he forced me to swear that I would make the King Of Qin stain Qing Feng with his blood. Otherwise, he wouldn't be willing to close his eyes in the underworld. Now, Qing Feng has already been stabbed into Qin Yue's chest. Although I didn't do it with my own hands, it can be considered an oath. Why would I still want to kill the King Of Qin? "
"The destruction of our country … Don't you hate it?"
"What do I hate?" Han Pu poured a cup of tea for himself and drank a big mouthful. He spread out on the chair in satisfaction and said, "The destruction of our country should be hated by those high-ranking officials and nobles. Why should I hate it? I was born as a tenant farmer. My family rented dozens of acres of land. My parents and a few brothers were as tired as dogs every day, but they couldn't even fill their stomachs. I was sold to my master. Rather than saying that he wanted to sell me for some money, it was better to say that he was afraid that I would starve to death because of my young age, so he found a way for me to survive. "
He sighed and continued, "Even so, it's good to be able to live a peaceful life like this! But there were constant wars! Wars! Wars! If we weren't attacked by others, we were going to attack others! My brothers were pulled into the army one after another. One less today, one less tomorrow … Just like this, Daehan was still destroyed. "
"Daehan was destroyed. The king lost his throne, and the officials lost their official positions … But for us ordinary people, what does it matter? Even the people who come to collect rent every year are still the same people! On the contrary, it's because there haven't been any battles these past few years that my youngest brother survived. Now the child is already three years old … "Han Pu asked," Tell me, why did I kill Qin Yue? "
Qin Song laughed bitterly. He raised the teacup in his hand and made a toast to him. He said, "That makes sense."
He drank it in one gulp.
Han Pu immediately beamed with joy and said, "You are indeed different from others. In this world, you are probably the only one who doesn't think that I'm crazy. Back then, I said the same thing to my master. In the end, I was chased by him for three days and three nights, and I was almost beaten to death … That was still considered good. In the following months, he constantly nagged me about loyalty and patriotism. He nagged me when I was practicing martial arts, when I was eating, and even when I was outside the toilet … I almost went crazy from his nagging. Even in my dreams, he talked about killing Qin Yue before he let me go. Now that I think about it, it was really like a nightmare. It was really too scary. "
He shuddered with lingering fear and sighed again. "But now, even if I want someone to nag in my ear, I can't."
Qin Song was silent.
However, Han Pu was depressed for a moment and became spirited again. He said with a smile, "Now that I don't have to kill Qin Yue, it's quite boring. Previously, I was thinking about rescuing you, but now that you are out on your own, I have nothing to do. After thinking about it, I think I might as well follow you. You see, first of all, I have to repay you for saving my life, right? Secondly, Qin Yue's defenses are getting tighter and tighter. If it weren't for you, I might never have been able to make him bleed. Then, in this lifetime, I will keep on assassinating, assassinating, assassinating. When I fail once, I will die! Don't you think life is so boring? So I, Han Pu, am living for Qin Yue! So, to me, this is much more than saving my life. Moreover, you have a good temper, so I might as well sell it to you! "
Qin Song said indifferently, "But you don't want to kill the King Of Qin, but I still want to kill him!"
Han Pu said in surprise, "Why do you still want to kill him? He didn't treat you well before, but didn't he let you go now? Even if there is a great enmity between you and him, you stabbed him in the chest like that, and he survived because he was lucky. Besides, he actually treated you well, and he couldn't bear to kill you … Listen to my advice, don't waste your good life on killing Qin Yue, it's not worth it. "
"I am from Chu." Qin Song looked at Han Pu and said indifferently, "I am from a landowning household."
He leaned lazily on the back of the chair, his expression cold. "Anyone with some knowledge in this world knows that if the world is united, the common people will be spared from the suffering of war. But since ancient times, only people used this as a pretext to start wars and fight for the world, and no one gave up everything for this reason … I, Qin Song, am naturally no exception. "
"Alright, alright!" Han Pu waved his hand and said, "You don't have to make yourself out to be so bad. When the Kingdom of Han was destroyed, I saw it with my own eyes. Not to mention someone like you, even someone who is slightly fairer and prettier can die quickly. Don't worry, as long as I am here, no one will bully you! "
Qin Song was speechless, and finally said helplessly, "If you want to follow me, then follow me! When you are tired of playing and unhappy, you can leave. "
Han Pu didn't show any loyalty, and said with a smile, "That's good!"
He stretched and said, "I'm going to take a shower and change my clothes. While I'm at it, I'll also get some clothes for that silly boy. When I fought with him in the past, I felt that he was sinister and ruthless. I thought he was a ruthless character. I didn't expect him to be such a fool! Other than fighting, he doesn't know anything else, and he is so honest that it makes people embarrassed to bully him. "
Qin Song couldn't help but roll his eyes at him: You are embarrassed to bully him, old man. If you were, how arrogant would you be?
"You fought with Yu Sheng before, aren't you afraid that he will recognize you?"
Han Pu had already walked to the door, and with his back facing Qin Song, he waved his hand and said, "If I don't even have the ability to conceal myself, why would I be an assassin?"
The maids were lively, and the guards were respectful. If Qin Song hadn't just been unshackled, he would have thought that they were his family in Southern Chu. After taking a shower and grooming, he put on a white robe with long sleeves, put on a purple gold crown, matched with flawless jade, and put on soft deerskin boots … When he looked at him again, he looked like a handsome young master who had walked out of a painting.
Qin Song finally had the chance to look at his current appearance in the mirror, and he couldn't help but frown slightly. He didn't know if it was because the so-called "divine doctor"'s medicine was too miraculous, or if it was for some other reason, but the wound on his face had already healed, and now there was only a light pink mark the size of a fingertip left. Looking at Little Peach's amazed look when she applied the medicine on his face every day, he was afraid that this scar was also fading and shrinking.
He couldn't make a fuss about it anymore.
Walking out of the room, Qin Song discovered that the courtyard that the King Of Qin used to imprison him was exquisitely renovated. When he was imprisoned, the willow had just sprouted tender shoots, but now it was full of green, showing off its graceful figure.
"Young master," the maid said respectfully when she saw that his footsteps were a little unsteady, "His Majesty asked us to prepare a palanquin for you …"
Qin Song shook his head and refused. Anyone who had been forced to lie in bed for more than ten days like him wouldn't have the intention to slack off. They would definitely move as much as they could.
Thus, the maid ordered someone to lead the way, and she followed half a step behind Qin Song with her hands hanging down.
Qin Song still didn't know the name of the maid. Previously, when she was reading to him, she was always unwilling to talk much and her attitude was somewhat arrogant. Qin Song thought that her arrogance was because she couldn't read. Now that he thought about it, she should be someone close to Qin Yue.
Along the way, he saw peach blossoms, Li Bai, and apricot blossoms, and endless beautiful scenery. Unfortunately, the place where Qin Yue held the banquet was too close. Before he could enjoy himself to the fullest, he arrived.
The reason was that Qin Yue called him here, perhaps because he wanted to humiliate him and wanted him to attend the banquet with Yi An and Qiu Yun. Or perhaps because he had recovered from his injuries and wanted to meet people to dispel the "rumors" that "Qin Song Gongzi was tortured by the King Of Qin because he swore to die". However, when he arrived at the banquet, he was stunned. The banquet was sumptuous and full of singing and dancing, but only Qin Yue was seated. There was a seat below him that was still empty — this so-called banquet was actually set up for him alone?
When he was puzzled, he saw Qin Yue waving his hand and smiling, "Qin Song, come quickly. I've been waiting for you for a long time." Unexpectedly, he acted as if they were close friends.
Although he didn't know what Qin Yue was up to, since he was already here, he might as well take things as they came. Qin Song stepped forward and sat down calmly.
Qin Yue clapped his hands, and the music and dancing started.
Qin Yue said, "These past few days I've been busy with government affairs, so I haven't been able to visit you. I wonder if Qin Song's health has improved? How have you been these days? Have the servants been neglecting you? Qin Song is my honored guest. If there's any inconvenience, feel free to speak frankly. Please don't regard me as an outsider. "
Qin Song smiled and said, "Thank you very much." He didn't say much.
They hadn't seen each other for several days, but Qin Yue's countenance was unexpectedly much more peaceful than before. The hostility on his body was almost completely swept away. Qin Song's heart shivered. In this world, there were many monarchs who were willing to accept remonstrances. However, he had never heard of a monarch who would reflect on his actions just because of a few words from a prisoner.
Qin Yue said, "Looking at Qin Song's rosy complexion now, I presume you've also been well nourished. Come, let me offer you a toast. "
Qin Song once again expressed his thanks, raised his cup, and downed it in one gulp. However, as soon as the muddy yellow wine entered his throat, he couldn't help but cough loudly.
The youth coughed until he couldn't catch his breath. His cheeks were flushed red from the choking, and his eyes were faintly glistening with tears. It was truly … Qin Yue's breathing paused for a moment before he stood up and sat beside the youth. He patted his back to soothe his breathing and said, "It's this Humble One's fault. The Great Qin's wine is truly too strong for your Southern Chu … Someone, change …"
"No need." Qin Song finally managed to catch his breath and said, "I'll take this!"
A strong sense of resentment rose in his heart. Damn, I've never drunk such bad wine in my life. It's as light as water, and the taste is so strange … but at least it still has a little taste of wine. If it was something even lighter, I'd rather drink water!
Qin Yue advised, "Qin Song, there's no need to force yourself."
Qin Song finally reacted. At this moment, he and Qin Yue were really too close. In particular, Qin Yue's hand was still on his back. It looked like he was half-hugging him, which made him particularly unhappy. Thus, he moved sideways a little and waited for Qin Yue to tactfully move back.
Qin Yue seemed to not understand his meaning at all. He sat up straight and occupied the space that Qin Song had vacated. He sighed and said, "Qin Song can even choke when drinking wine. I can only be more at ease if I sit with you … it's also more convenient to talk this way."
Qin Song said, "Your Majesty, please do as you wish."
They were just sitting at the same table. Arguing with him would be disadvantageous.
He no longer paid attention to Qin Yue. With one hand holding the pot and the other holding the cup, he began to drink and drink by himself. His gaze fell on the girl dancing in front of the courtyard. His fingers gently tapped on the cup, silently beating along with the music. He seemed to really regard himself as an honored guest of the Qin Palace. What a leisurely and contented appearance.
Qin Yue was surprised for a moment and then recovered. He began to chat casually. Then, the casualness on his face was gradually replaced by seriousness.
This young man was only fifteen or sixteen years old. He was famous for his Qin Song sword dance. Although Qin Yue was attracted by his temperament and knew that he was quite intelligent, he did not think that he was very knowledgeable and talented. But after this chat, he was inexplicably surprised and disdainful of the Southern Chu. Such a knowledgeable and far-sighted person, but in the eyes of the Southern Chu people, they only saw his Qin Song sword dance. Moreover, they sent him to Daqin with such an inferior status. It was ironic.
He poured another cup for the young man and said with a smile, "Did you enjoy Qin Song to your heart's content today?"
Qin Song was good wine. He did not refuse anyone. He drank it all in one gulp and sighed, "The tea is muddy and the wine is weak. The song is mediocre and the dance is clumsy … It's just passable!"
Qin Yue choked. He originally wanted to use this as an excuse to recruit the young man. He did not expect to receive such an evaluation. He could not help but feel annoyed. He had forgotten that when it came to drinking and having fun, the Daqin could not compare to the Southern Chu. Moreover, this young man was one of the best. Just by looking at his Qin Song Gongzi title, one could tell.
Qin Song sighed and said, "The tea and wine are easy to talk about. If Your Majesty lets me go, I can let Your Majesty taste good wine and fragrant tea in less than three days. But the song and dance …"
He was slightly drunk at the moment. He stood up shakily and said, "The dancers I saw floated back to the light snow, sweetly sending off the wandering dragon. The willow behind Xiao Chuang's hand is powerless. The clouds want to be born when the train is slanted. "
Qin Yue did not take it seriously. When he was about to praise his poem, he saw that Qin Song's momentum suddenly changed. His whole body seemed to become light and ethereal. His every movement had a wonderful rhythm. He casually raised his right arm, his long sleeves fluttering lightly. He casually twirled, brushed, twisted … Qin Yue finally understood why this young man was famous for his dancing.
"The snow floated back to the light snow, sweetly sending off the wandering dragon. The willow behind Xiao Chuang's hand is powerless. The clouds want to be born when the train is slanted … "He originally thought that the poem was too exaggerated, but now he felt that it was impossible to describe its beauty.
Qin Yue had not come back to his senses yet, but Qin Song had already sat down and sighed, "The singers I saw relied on their beauty to calm their spirit. They were able to blend their mood and mood. When resting, the mood does not change. Don't think too much … "
After shaking his head and sighing, he raised his cup and drank again.
Qin Yue's heart itched unbearably. He said, "Since the singing and dancing are not pleasing to the eyes, I wonder if I would be fortunate …"
Qin Song said indifferently, "I remember that Your Majesty invited me to attend the banquet, not to attend the banquet!"
Qin Yue choked. He was used to being rebuffed in front of Qin Song. He had been reminded several times, so he did not feel disobedient. He regretfully shook his head and let it go. Just as he was about to invite him out for a walk, he heard someone report that the Prime Minister had arrived.
Qin Yue frowned slightly, but he still ordered someone to invite him in. Qin Song stood up. "Your Majesty has government affairs to attend to. This official will take his leave."
Qin Yue grabbed his sleeve and pulled him back to sit down. He said, "There's no harm in listening."
Qin Song did not say anything else.
As Qin Yue expected, the Prime Minister, Taishu Zhi, had come over for the matter of Lu Zijin.
The Daqin advocated military force, and its methods had always been simple and forceful. Previously, when its territory was small and the political situation was stable, it was not a big problem to act this way. But now that its territory had expanded by more than three times, there were frequent disturbances and endless troubles. These Daqin officials seemed to be struggling to deal with them.
When Qin Yue saw this situation, he boldly used the Liang person, Lu Zijin, and began to use him more and more. However, this caused the local powers to be dissatisfied. No matter what, they would nitpick and impeach him. The Prime Minister, Taishu Zhi, was one of the most forceful.
Taishu Zhi had come because of the recruitment hall that Lu Zijin had been ordered to build in the Qin capital. He said that not only did it cost a lot of money and food, but the people who were recruited were either thieving or mediocre people who came to cheat food and drink. In the past few months, not a single serious talent had been found. Instead, the entire capital was in a foul atmosphere.
He gave many examples in a row to illustrate the harm of this group of people.
Qin Yue was also somewhat hesitant. Subconsciously, he felt that building a recruitment hall to recruit people from all over was a good thing. But what Taishu Zhi said was also true. The recruitment hall had been built for a few months, but there were no results. Instead, it was harmful. If this continued …
Just as he was about to speak, he saw that the youth beside him was drinking wine with his head raised in a leisurely manner. His heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "Qin Song, how do you think this matter should be handled?"
Qin Song shook his head. "I don't know."
Taishu Zhi frowned. "Your Majesty, the important matters of the imperial court are not to be joked around with …"
Qin Yue waved his hand to interrupt him. He said to Qin Song, "I know what you hate the most. If you give me a satisfactory answer today, I will promise you that I will not force you on this matter. How about it?"
Although Qin Yue was lustful, he didn't think that he would lose his mind because of it. He had always been very clear when it came to pleasure-seeking and proper business, but he was faintly losing control when it came to Qin Song. On one hand, he appreciated and even treasured the youth in front of him, but on the other hand, he was finding it harder and harder to control his desire for him.
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