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Walking out of the room,
Qin Song realized that..,
The courtyard that the King Of Qin used to imprison him was extremely exquisite. When he was imprisoned, the willow branches had just sprouted tender shoots. Now, they were already full of green,
Showing off her graceful figure.
"Young Master,"
The maid saw that his footsteps were a little unsteady and said respectfully, "His Majesty asked us to prepare a palanquin for you..."
Qin Song shook his head and refused. Anyone who was forced to lie down for more than ten days like him,
Would not have the thought of slacking off again,
If they could move, they would move a little more.
So the maid ordered someone to lead the way in front,
She followed half a step behind Qin Song with her hands hanging down.
Qin Song still didn't know the name of the maid. When she was reading to him, she had always been unwilling to say much, and her attitude was a little arrogant. Qin Song thought that her arrogance was because she could read.
Now that he thought about it, this should be the person close to Qin Yue.
Along the way, the peach blossoms, Li Bai, and apricot flowers were beautiful,
They could see endless beautiful scenery. Unfortunately, the place where Qin Yue held the banquet was too close,
But he wasn't done yet,
He arrived at the place.
The reason he came was that Qin Yue had called him here,
Perhaps he wanted to humiliate him by asking him to attend the banquet with Yi An and Qiu Yun, or perhaps because his injuries had healed, he should come out to meet people to stop the "rumors" that "Qin Song Gongzi was tortured by the King Of Qin because he swore to die". But when he arrived at the place, he was stunned. The banquet was sumptuous and full of singing and dancing, but there was only Qin Yue at the table. There was a seat below him that was still empty — was this so-called banquet for him alone?
Just as his suspicions arose, he saw Qin Yue beckoning with a smile and said, "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 kind of medicine Qin Yue was selling in his gourd, since he was already here, he might as well take things as they came. Qin Song stepped forward and sat down.
Qin Yue clapped his hands and the dance started.
Qin Yue said, "These past few days Guoren has been busy with government affairs, so I have not been able to visit you. I wonder if Qin Song's health has improved? How have you been these days? Did the servants neglect their duties? Qin Song is this humble one's honored guest. If there is 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 did not say much.
After not seeing him for a few days, Qin Yue's expression was much more peaceful than before. The hostility on his body was almost completely swept away. Qin Song's heart trembled. There were many monarchs in this world 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, you must have been well nourished. Come, let me toast you. "
Qin Song thanked him again and raised his cup to drink. 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 resentment rose in his heart. Dammit, 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 might as well drink water!
Qin Yue advised, "Qin Song, don't force yourself."
Qin Song finally reacted. He and Qin Yue were really too close at this moment. In particular, Qin Yue's hand was still on his back. It looked as if he was half-hugging him. This 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 at ease if I sit with you … it's also 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 by himself. His gaze fell on the young girl dancing in front of the courtyard. His fingers lightly tapped the sides of the cup, silently tapping to the beat of the music. He seemed to really think of 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 occasionally. Then, the casual expression on his face was gradually replaced by seriousness.
This youth was no more than fifteen or sixteen years of age, and he was famous for his zither songs and sword dances. Therefore, although Qin Yue was attracted by his temperament and knew that he was rather intelligent, he did not think that his knowledge and talent were all that extraordinary. However, after this idle chat, he was inexplicably astonished, and also felt disdain towards Southern Chu. In the eyes of the people of Southern Chu, such a person with such outstanding knowledge and vision, yet in the eyes of the people of Southern Chu, they only saw his zither songs and sword dances. Moreover, he was sent to the Great Qin with such an unbearable identity.
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 a good wine. He did not refuse anyone. He drank it all in one gulp and sighed, "The tea is muddy and the wine is light. 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, Daqin could not compare to Southern Chu. Moreover, this young man was one of the best among them. 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, sending the beautiful dragon to the startle. 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 spun, brushed, twisted … Qin Yue finally understood why this young man was famous for his dancing.
"Floated back to the light snow, sending the beautiful dragon to the startle. 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 there was no other way to describe its beauty.
Before Qin Yue came back to his senses, Qin Song had already sat down. He sighed and said, "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 song and dance are not pleasing to the eyes, I wonder if I have the honor …"
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. After being reminded several times, he did not think it was disrespectful. 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 in this way. But now that its territory had expanded by more than three times, there were frequent disturbances and endless troubles. When these Daqin officials dealt with it, it was difficult to make ends meet.
When Qin Yue saw this situation, he boldly used the Liang person, Lu Zijin, and began to use him more and more. But 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 people who stole chickens and dogs or people who were useless and mediocre people who came to swindle food and drink. For several 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. He subconsciously felt that building a recruitment hall and recruiting people from all over the world was a good thing. But what Taishu Zhi said was also true. The recruitment hall had been built for several 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 tilted back. His expression was relaxed. His heart stirred, 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 did not 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 when it came to Qin Song, he was faintly losing control. On one hand, he appreciated and even cherished the youth in front of him. On the other hand, he was increasingly unable to control his desire for him.
He would give the youth a chance. If he was worthy, he would no longer regard him as a plaything on the couch. He would be willing to restrain himself a little. Although the youth moved his heart, he was Qin Yue. The one thing he did not lack the most was beauties.
After a moment of silence, Qin Song recited, "In ancient times, there was a person who used a thousand gold to seek a thousand miles horse …"
Taishu Zhi impatiently interrupted, "What nonsense is this!"
Qin Song acted as if he did not hear and continued to recite. He was famous for his Qin Song. His voice was naturally very pleasant to listen to. It was clear, clean, and intoxicating. Even when he was reciting, there seemed to be a lingering sound that lingered in the air.
"… 'Buying a dead horse for five hundred gold, what about a living horse? The world must have a king as the best horse. The horse has arrived today! 'Therefore, if one cannot wait, the horse of a thousand miles will arrive in three. "
After Qin Song finished speaking, Qin Yue and Taishu Zhi were silent for a long time. After looking at each other, Taishu Zhi said, "But all of the people who came today are mediocre. We can't really put them to good use, right?"
Qin Song laughed lightly and said, "You have to ask me this. Are you the Prime Minister or am I the Prime Minister? Do you want me to help you send them to Southern Chu to participate in the imperial examinations? "
Taishu Zhi was so angry that his beard was sticking up. "You! Bastard! "
"Qin Song's temper is like this. Prime Minister, don't take it to heart." Qin Yue advised, then said, "Qin Song, it's time for you to apply medicine. I will send someone to send you back."
Relief time ended … Qin Song casually took a pear from the table, chewed on it, and left leisurely.
Since then, Qin Yue would personally come over every few days to play chess and chat with him, or drink wine and have fun, or sail a boat on the lake … It was also at this time that Qin Song could get a moment of freedom, so much so that when he was bored, he would actually faintly hope that Qin Yue would think of him. Although he knew in his heart that this was wrong, some instincts were really hard to control.
Qin Song sighed. He really thought highly of him.
In a flash, more than half a month had passed, and the injuries on his face were almost unnoticeable, but Qin Yue had no intention of letting him go. He reminded Qin Yue once, but Qin Yue didn't let him go for five days in a row. This made him very anxious, but he also knew that Qin Yue was waiting for him to be anxious, to break down, and to give in.
At night, Qin Song was suddenly awakened by a noise. Recently, his five senses had become extremely sharp. There was no movement outside, but he heard shouting and barking in the distance.
Was this … an assassin?
Just as this thought arose, a black figure silently flipped in. As soon as he turned around, their eyes met.
The assassin obviously didn't expect the person inside to be awake, but his reaction was very fast. He was stunned for a moment, then immediately rushed over. He pinched Qin Song's chin and made him swallow a pill. He lowered his voice and said, "Don't shout. The maid outside has already been knocked out by me. It's useless even if you shout! You ate my poison pill. If you don't have the antidote, you will be poisoned in less than half a month … Quickly find a way to hide me. When I am out of danger, I will send you the antidote. Otherwise … "
Qin Song sighed and interrupted his incessant rambling, "Don't you ever observe the situation before you act?"
The man in black was stunned. "What?"
Qin Song moved his wrist, and the iron chain made a dull sound. The man in black didn't react for a long time. Although his face was covered and his expression couldn't be seen, his dull eyes looked like he was about to collapse …
When Yi An and the others left, Qin Yue lifted the curtain and came in. He saw the young man's pursed lips and lowered eyes. If it wasn't for his right hand tightly holding the iron chain, revealing his true emotions, he would have thought that the young man really didn't care about anything.
Qin Yue sat down comfortably on the chair that Yi An had sat on. He took the teacup from the maid's salary and drank a few mouthfuls. He waved his hand to dismiss her before lazily saying, "Didn't you say that I was an idiot? How did I become an extraordinary person? "
Qin Song was in a bad mood and didn't want to talk to him. He didn't react at all.
Qin Yue put down the teacup and looked at Linno. "Weren't you talking a lot just now? What, do you want me to call them back to talk to you? "
Hearing the threat in Qin Yue's words, Qin Song looked up at him and said indifferently, "Your Majesty, haven't you heard of the saying 'see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil, move no evil'?"
Qin Yue made a sound of surprise and said, "I haven't heard of it … What do you mean?"
Qin Song was slightly stunned. In his impression, shouldn't everyone be familiar with this saying? But at this moment, he really couldn't remember who had said this saying before, so he didn't say anything.
Qin Yue let him go and stretched. He said, "You look like a smart person, but what you did today was stupid."
Qin Song looked down and didn't say anything. Seeing that Qin Song's right hand was trembling because he was using too much strength, Qin Yue was in a good mood. He said, "Alright, stop squeezing. Even if you break your fingers, you won't be able to break the chain. Of course, you won't be able to take back the stupid words you said."
Ever since they met in prison, although Qin Yue was still high and mighty and had control over the youth's life and death, this was the first time he felt that he had the upper hand. He was very proud and continued, "Today, you did at least two things wrong. First, you shouldn't have said these words. If Qiu Yun said the same words, it would mean that they were in the same boat and were in the same boat. If someone else said the same words, it would mean that they sympathized with him and felt that it was unfair. But when these words came out of Qin Song's mouth, what did they mean? Ridicule? Sarcasm? Humiliation? And most importantly, I heard what you said with my own ears! How do you want him to live in the future? "
Qin Song lowered his eyes as if he didn't hear anything.
Qin Yue continued, "Second, you didn't have to say these words. Do you think that you, Qin Song, are the only smart person in Southern Chu? Do you think that no one in Southern Chu can understand the things that you can understand? I'm afraid that they know better than anyone else. But why do they still want to marry, pay tribute, and send hostages? Because they're afraid! They've been living in peace for decades. They're afraid of war, afraid of Daqin, afraid of me! Even if you tell them that Daqin is facing external and internal troubles, even if you tell them that once they send out their troops, they can beat Daqin until they can't make a comeback for decades, so what? Do they dare? So even if they deceive themselves and others, even if they drink poison to quench their thirst, they still want to exchange it for a short period of singing and dancing … So, your words are useless here. Even if you stand in the court of Southern Chu and say it, what's the use? "
Qin Song was silent. After a moment, he muttered in a low voice, "… If you enter, you won't be able to return home. If you leave, you'll be invincible. You'll be invincible in foreign patients. You'll die in peace and happiness …
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Qin Yue's eyes lit up. He clapped his hands and said, "You'll be born in peace and happiness. Wonderful! Which great scholar in Southern Chu wrote this new article? I must see such a great talent! "
He asked again, "Listen to the whole thing, and I'll undo your iron shackles. How about it?"
Qin Song said coldly, "I don't remember."
Such an essay, as long as one was a scholar, who wouldn't regard it as a treasure? How could they not remember it? However, Qin Yue knew that this young man was stubborn. Since he didn't want to say anything, it was useless to force him. He smiled faintly and said, "Just now, I heard Yi An say that he wants you to return to your country. Tell me, should I agree? "
Qin Song said, "I'm not a citizen of Qin, and I'm not a hostage. I can come and go as I please. What does it have to do with Your Majesty?"
Qin Yue glanced at the iron shackles on his wrists and said lightly, "Come and go as you please?"
Seeing that the young man's beautiful lips were pursed again, Qin Yue said meaningfully, "Tell me, in order for me to let you return to your country, how would your master beg me? I'm afraid you still don't know. Although your master looks cold and cheerless, when he's on the bed, he's … "
"Shut up! Shut up! "Qin Song was so angry that the iron shackles rattled." Shameless! Despicable! "
Qin Yue smiled with satisfaction. "If you enter, you won't be able to return home. Fu Shi, what about the rest?"
Qin Song breathed heavily and closed his eyes. When he opened them again, he had regained his calmness. He said, "Your Majesty, do you think that after today, His Highness will still be servile and undignified in front of Your Majesty and allow Your Majesty to do whatever you want?"
Qin Yue's expression changed and he reacted almost immediately. "Did you deliberately let me hear what you said just now?"
"That's right!" Qin Song said, "Only when these words come from Qin Song's mouth and enter Your Majesty's ears, His Highness will not continue to numb himself with the so-called" for the sake of the country and the people ". Only then will he be able to live with more dignity in front of Your Majesty … You can also forget about using the safety of Southern Chu to threaten His Highness …"
Qin Yue sneered and interrupted him. "Do you think that he will be grateful to you?" He was probably ashamed and angry to death at this moment and hated Qin Song for tearing off his cover.
Qin Song smiled faintly. He was not doing this for his gratitude.
As long as he could make his life a little better, so what if he hated him and resented him?
This was the first time that Qin Yue had seen Qin Song smile in the true sense of the word. The corners of his lips curved up with some warmth and the corners of his eyes carried some melancholy. Even the contours of his face seemed to soften a little … It was the most moving scene of a young man yearning for love.
At the same time that Qin Yue was inexplicably stunned, he also felt a little angry for no reason. When he thought of his ridiculous long-winded speech from before, a tyrannical mood spread.
A tall shadow appeared in front of him. Qin Song suddenly woke up. As soon as he raised his eyes, he saw that Qin Yue had unknowingly stood by the bed. There was a familiar bloodthirsty look in his eyes. When he had branded the soldering iron on his subordinate's shoulder and approached him step by step, his eyes had been like this.
Qin Song's heart trembled. Fear rose in his heart, but he forced it down. He smiled faintly and said, "Does Your Highness King Qin still remember what I said a few days ago?" His voice was clear and calm, with a strange rhythm. It made people sober and at the same time indulge in it.
Qin Yue was unconsciously attracted to him. "What did you say?"
Qin Song's tone was light, as if with a kind of carelessness. "If you tell a lie a thousand times, you will believe it. Your Majesty ascended the throne at the age of seventeen. Now it has been nine years. In nine years, you have destroyed three countries in succession. In addition to the efforts of the emperors and ministers of Daqin to govern the country, Your Majesty has great talent and great strategy … However, in order to confuse other countries, Your Majesty pretended to be tyrannical, cruel, and lustful. Isn't Your Majesty afraid that you will really become a tyrant? "
Qin Yue was stunned, and he looked a little enlightened.
"Your Majesty originally wanted to use me as an excuse to make a fuss and punish me as an example to threaten Chu, didn't you? Otherwise, you wouldn't have gone through so much trouble to make me admit the so-called 'crime'. But why did it turn into a pure venting of violence in the end? Why are you so restrained now? Didn't this arouse Your Majesty's vigilance? " Qin Song saw that Qin Yue's eyes had regained clarity. He sneered and said, "When Your Majesty deliberately indulges and even magnifies the desire in your heart to do whatever you want, does Your Majesty feel physically and mentally comfortable? Once you become addicted to this feeling, can you still give it up? Didn't Your Majesty realize that you can't control your emotions more and more? As a monarch, no one can restrain Your Majesty. If you really indulge in it one day … I'm afraid that Daqin will not be able to escape the fate of death even if it unifies the world and dominates the world, let alone destroy the three countries. "
Qin Yue looked down at the pale and weak young man chained to the bed. His expression changed unpredictably. He clenched and unclenched his fists. Finally, he said lightly, "You dare to say anything."
He turned around and left in a huff.
Looking at the swaying curtain, Qin Song's tense body finally relaxed. He closed his eyes and smiled bitterly. He didn't want to persuade the King Of Qin to be kind to Qin Yue. He only hoped that he could be more rational in front of him. Otherwise, if Qin Yue really did rape him in this situation, what could he do? Bite off a piece of his flesh?
He hadn't looked in the mirror, so he didn't know what his face looked like now. But looking at Qin Yue's appearance, he guessed that his injury wasn't very serious. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been lustful so easily. But, it shouldn't be!
He thought about the frost that had condensed on the soldering iron that day. In the past few days, his five senses had clearly improved. He also blurted out words of unknown origin. He was a bit confused. What's wrong with me?
Qin Yue seemed to be angry this time. The servant girl who read to Qin Song was nowhere to be seen. The fine delicacies of each meal had been reduced to simple tea and tea that could only fill the stomach. Little Peach, who had always been talkative, no longer spoke to him. She didn't even appear in the inner room. She only came in when Qin Song was applying medicine and eating. Moreover, she didn't say a word from beginning to end.
Every time she wanted to say something, but stopped herself. Qin Song knew that she had received orders. While he secretly cursed Qin Yue's childish methods, he had to admit that Qin Yue's move was extremely ruthless.
Since Little Peach didn't want to talk to him, Qin Song wouldn't force her. Even he himself wouldn't speak unless it was absolutely necessary.
Lying on the bed and looking at the empty and unchanged room, Qin Song sighed silently.
The doors and windows of the room were tightly shut. Even the curtain hanging at the entrance of the inner room didn't move. Qin Song could draw the shape of the window lattice with his eyes closed. He had already counted the number of bricks and tiles in the places that he could see for the umpteenth time. The outer room was also very quiet. Occasionally, there would be some movement. To Qin Song, it was an especially pleasant surprise.
If this went on, he was afraid that he would collapse!
Qin Song had thought of this more than once. However, he was actually much more tenacious than he thought. One day, two days, five days … Just like that, day after day passed. Moreover, in the eyes of others, he was always lying quietly with his eyes lowered. He didn't seem to be anxious at all. It was as if he could lie like this for the rest of his life, until the end of time.
He thought that he would have to stay like this until his injuries were completely healed. However, someone couldn't remain calm. The maid who had been reading for him a few days ago came in with four imperial bodyguards and a few palace maids. She bowed and said, "Her Majesty invites Qin Song Gongzi to the banquet."
Qin Song opened his eyes and saw the bed's ceiling, which was carved with exquisite patterns, and layers of bed curtains. He was lying on the bed refreshed. His wounds had been treated, his body had been washed, and even his hair exuded the fragrance of Chinese locust.
If his wrists weren't chained to the head of the bed, this treatment could be considered pretty good.
"Young master, you're awake?" A petite girl with a round face and big eyes came in with a bowl of medicine. She smiled and said, "The doctor also said that you should wake up around this time, so this servant went to boil some medicine. Oh right, young master can call this servant Little Peach. "
She put down the bowl of medicine and pushed Qin Song's head higher. She said, "Young master had a fever last night. This is the medicine prescribed by the doctor. Come, this servant will feed you. "
It was currently the cold of spring. Qin Song was tossed around in his thin clothes for so long and was even splashed with water several times. It would be strange if he didn't fall sick. He frowned and asked, "Where is this place?"
Little Peach said in surprise, "This is the palace. Young master, you don't know? Oh right, young master was sick last night and was in a daze … "
She smiled sweetly and said, "Yesterday, the king personally arranged for you. Young master, please be sure to treat your injuries … this servant has been here for three or four years, but I've never seen the king so attentive to anyone!"
Qin Song didn't express his opinion. He drank two mouthfuls from Little Peach's hand and frowned. She fed him with a small spoon and had to wipe the corners of his mouth. How long was she going to feed him? He'd rather be held by the neck and forced to drink medicine like this.
Just as he was about to ask for a different method, Little Peach saw his frown and her eyes turned red. She panicked and said, "So, so sorry. It's all this servant's fault. This servant …"
Before she could finish speaking, a soft laugh came from outside the door. It was actually somewhat doting. "What's wrong? You've just woken up and you're already throwing a tantrum?"
Qin Song immediately felt his hair stand on end.
Qin Yue, dressed in a black robe, pushed open the door and entered. He sat beside his bed and said, "Do you want this humble one to feed you personally?"
Qin Song pulled the iron chain on his wrist and said with a smile that wasn't a smile, "I prefer to drink by myself."
Qin Yue picked up the bowl of medicine and gently stirred it. He said lightly, "A person should be content with what they have. Don't you think so?"
Qin Song didn't say anything. When Qin Yue reached out the spoon, he opened his mouth and took it. He wanted to see if he would be the first to get impatient from drinking, or if that person would be the first to get impatient from feeding him.
Qin Yue had never taken care of anyone in his life. After feeding him three or four times, he saw that the medicine in the bowl only dropped a tiny bit. He became a bit irritated. However, when he saw that the youth was calm and unruffled, as if he had already expected him to be like this, he snorted coldly and continued.
The two of them didn't say anything and drank the bowl of medicine as if they were competing with each other. Qin Song didn't have any taste in his mouth. Qin Yue also felt that the hand holding the small spoon had stiffened.
Only Little Peach stared blankly. The king treats my young master so well!
When they finally finished drinking, Qin Song breathed a sigh of relief. However, when he turned around, he saw Qin Yue reach out to wipe the corner of his mouth. He turned his head away in disgust.
"Are you still angry?" Qin Yue smiled good-naturedly and raised his chin. "It's dipped in the medicine."
Qin Song couldn't be counted on, and he didn't want to trouble Qin Yue. He simply stuck out the tip of his tongue and gently licked it.
Sticking out one's tongue wasn't a beautiful action for everyone. Children sticking out their little tongues was extremely cute. If it was a thick and wide tongue, it would only make people lose their appetite.
However, the youth's tongue was thin and small, with a pink color. When it deftly licked his tender and soft lips, it left behind a tempting luster … Qin Yue suddenly felt that it was a bit difficult to breathe.
Qin Song turned his face to the side and turned the wound covered by the thin gauze towards Qin Yue. If he didn't have self-awareness, he would have kicked him — how could there be such a beast in the world who would be in heat anytime and anywhere!
Didn't they say that he collected all kinds of beauties in the palace? Why did he look like he would be in heat at the sight of a sow?!
Qin Yue frowned and took the tea offered by Little Peach. He slowly drank it and said, "This humble one has asked a godly doctor to take a look at your injury. Although I don't dare to say that it will completely disappear, it won't be a problem to treat most of it. However, the medicine is extremely numb and itchy. I was afraid that you would accidentally touch it, so I temporarily restricted your movements. Once your injury is healed, I will naturally let you go. Don't think too much about it. "
How could Qin Song not hear the threat in Qin Yue's words?
The injury on his face couldn't protect him for a lifetime. Even if it couldn't be cured, as long as he appeared in front of others alive and kicking, this matter would naturally be considered over. As for what would happen in the future, wouldn't it be up to Qin Yue to decide? Not to mention anything else, if he were to put him in the palace like this and pretend to be pampered, who would believe that he was innocent? The scholars of the world would no longer see him as one of their own. In the future, no matter what Qin Yue did to him, no one would stand up for him.
Qin Song sneered and said, "Your Majesty is so busy every day, yet you still have to worry about the trivial injury of a foreign official. It's really hard on you."
You are the dignified ruler of the most powerful country in the world, yet you have to put on a gentle and leisurely act just to frame me, a follower of a country's hostage who has no weight to the world. You really have too much time on your hands.
Because of the scene in prison, no matter what he said, Qin Yue would first think about it in his mind. He almost immediately understood what he meant. His expression became slightly serious. Recently, he seemed to have put too much thought into this young man, and he didn't have the mood to enjoy himself like he did in the past.
Seeing this, Qin Song smiled faintly and said, "I don't know if Your Majesty has ever heard of a saying — if you tell a lie a thousand times, even you will believe it to be true. Your Majesty, please don't overdo your acting and become a joke."
Qin Yue said, "I am willing to act with you. Shouldn't you be overjoyed?"
Wasn't this the reason why they, the so-called hostages, came to Western Qin from thousands of li away?
Qin Song also didn't understand why he suddenly ran to Daqin. He pursed his lips and didn't say anything else.
Qin Yue stood up and said, "I still have government affairs. I will come to see you tomorrow."
He then said, "If there is anything you want to eat or play, just say it. Even if the palace doesn't have it, I will send someone to find it for you outside."
Qin Song didn't reply, and Qin Yue didn't take it to heart. He turned around and left.
After sending off Qin Yue, Little Peach patted her chest and finally felt alive. She said enviously, "Gongzi, the king is really good to you. Please don't fight with the king anymore …"
Qin Song's face darkened and he didn't say anything. Little Peach hurriedly closed her mouth and said, "This servant will go and bring you some porridge."
*****
Qin Yue, who said he would come tomorrow, didn't show up for several days. Qin Song was happy with the peace and quiet. He ordered Little Peach to find some miscellaneous books for him to read. However, the iron chain around his wrist was too tight, so he could only sit and lie down, and let Little Peach help him flip through the books. Qin Song became impatient after reading for half an hour. He asked Little Peach to help him find someone who could read.
Little Peach hesitated for a long time before she gathered her courage and reported it. Someone who could read was an amazing person. How could they read for someone, especially someone of such status?
However, Qin Yue's words still counted. Not long after, he really did send a maid who could read. However, the maid's voice was gentle and calm. Qin Song often fell asleep while listening to her.
Qin Song's sleep quality was very poor during this period of time. He didn't know what medicine Qin Yue gave him, but his wounds felt like they were being bitten by ants. He could endure it when he was awake, but when he fell asleep, he felt unbearably painful and itchy all over his body.
It was also because he had acted too naturally during the day. If Xiao Tao and the other two hadn't seen him frowning and biting his lips in pain when he slept, they would have thought that the Godly Doctor's words were too exaggerated.
That day, Qin Song was drowsy from listening to a travel story. Little Peach happily came in to report, "Young Master, someone has come to see you!"
Qin Song was slightly stunned. Then he heard a familiar voice from outside. The voice was warm and genial, "Qin Song, Her Highness and I have come to see you!"
When the two words "Her Highness" entered his ears, Qin Song felt his heart pounding uncontrollably. He subconsciously got up, but was pulled back down by the iron chain.
Qiu Yun lifted the curtain and saw his sorry appearance. Her heart ached. She lowered her head and pretended not to see, moving to the side to let the person behind her go first.
Qin Song was completely unaware. He looked at the person who came in and said, "Your Highness …"
Yi An was dressed in a white robe. Her skin was like jade, her facial features were exquisite, and her temperament was cold to the point of being piercingly cold. After entering the room, she nodded and sat down on a chair in front of the bed. Her gaze swept over the iron chain in Qin Song's hands and she said, "The King Of Qin said that it would be convenient to extend medical treatment in the palace. Once you've recovered, you'll be released back to the hostage residence … You can rest at ease and recuperate for now!"
Qin Song nodded and asked Little Peach and the others to wait outside. They chatted for a while. Qiu Yun hesitated for a moment and said, "I heard that the injury on your face was caused by yourself …"
Qin Song replied with a hum.
Qiu Yun's lips moved slightly, but in the end, it turned into a sigh.
It was said that everyone had their own aspirations. In this world, there were people who were willing to endure humiliation to protect their country, and there were also people who would rather die than be humiliated … Who could say that someone's choice was wrong?
He and His Highness had suffered all kinds of humiliation, but looking at the King Of Qin's seemingly doting attitude, who would dare to say that they would compromise just because they were wronged?
Qin Song had suffered torture and disfigured himself, but wasn't he still locked up in the harem? Who would dare to say that he would rather die than submit?
The room fell silent for a moment. After a moment, Yi An said, "When this matter is over, you should go back to Da Chu. I will report to Father in advance."
Qin Song was startled and raised his head, "Your Highness, I …"
He didn't know why, but he felt as if his whole person had been split in half. On one side, reason told him that it was right for him to go back, and it was the best for everyone. However, on the other side, there seemed to be a voice desperately screaming in his heart: What would happen to His Highness if he left? How could His Highness be left alone in this dangerous place to be bullied?
Yi An interrupted him and said, "It's decided. You don't have to say anymore … Qin Song, you are not suitable to stay here."
Then he said, "Rest well. We will come back to see you in a few days."
He got up and walked out.
Perhaps when Qin Song rose up to resist, they were no longer on the same side, and there was not much to say to each other.
In front of Yi An, what kind of posture should he show? Angry that he didn't see the big picture? Admire him for his unwillingness to submit? Or dislike him for being dirty and cowardly?
"Your Highness!" Qin Song stopped the two people who were about to go out and said with a bitter smile, "Your Highness, do you really think that what we are doing is meaningful?"
Yi An's hand that was about to lift the curtain stopped, but he didn't turn around.
Qin Song said, "We came to Daqin because we didn't want to go to war. But now, are we really the ones who are afraid of war?"
Yi An's breath quickened. Qin Song continued, "People need to digest what they eat, and the same goes for countries … Daqin destroyed three countries. The people of those three countries haven't given in yet, and the place is still not peaceful. They need to guard and pacify their vast territory, and they also need to prevent the Northern Qi from taking the opportunity to invade the south … Daqin seems to be at its peak now, but in fact, it is at its weakest time. Shouldn't they be the ones who are afraid of war now?"
"The King Of Qin was able to destroy three countries in one breath. How can he be a mediocre person? Who knows if he is pretending to be addicted to war to stall for time? When he stabilizes his territory, he will kill us all in one fell swoop?" Qin Song said, "Your Highness, we are entangled with the King Of Qin here. Are we entangled with him, or is he entangled with us …"
"Shut up! Shut up! " Yi An shouted. His chest violently moved up and down, and his hand holding the curtain trembled slightly. After a while, he gradually calmed down and lifted the curtain without saying a word.
"Your Highness …" Qin Song had just said "Your Highness" when he heard the greeting to Qin Yue from outside the door. He silently closed his mouth.
He thought for a while and said, "There is a lotus pond a thousand feet north from here. If you can swim there, you can temporarily get rid of the hounds. Go up from the north bank of the lotus pond. That is the Hundred Beast Garden. You can injure a few of the fast ones and let them run around with the smell of blood. This can cause some chaos. Don't go too far. Just hide under the eaves above the moon cave door. When you have time, sneak into the place where they have searched. It should be safe there for the time being … You can think of a way for the rest of the time! "
"I think …" The man in black swallowed and said, "It is safer for me to take you with me."
He came up with a seemingly reliable idea in the blink of an eye. It would be more reliable to take him with him.
He climbed onto the bed, took out a dagger and slashed at the iron chain on the man's hand.
Qin Song frowned. He didn't like people who acted on their own. He said indifferently, "You can't leave with me. I can't cross that lake." Even if he could leave, he wouldn't. He was different from this assassin. He was a monk who had a temple.
The man in black buried his head in his work and said, "Then think of another way."
Qin Song closed his mouth and didn't say anything else. For some people, saying something that was useless once would be useless even if it was said a hundred times.
The dagger was sharpened on the iron chain. The rough incision was rubbed back and forth on his wrist. Soon, it brought out a piece of blurred flesh. Qin Song frowned slightly and didn't have any other reaction.
A moment later, a "clang" sound was heard. Qin Song's right hand was free. The man in black laughed and said, "It is actually made of fine iron. King Qin is really generous … But it is also a piece of cake for my Qing Feng!"
Just as he was about to turn his left hand again, Qin Song's expression suddenly changed. He said, "You should leave. Someone is coming."
"Don't make a fuss." The man in black didn't take it seriously. He said, "It's not like I didn't make any arrangements. They won't be able to catch up to us in such a short time. Besides, I didn't even hear any sound. How could you … Oh no, someone really is coming! Do you have a back door here? "
Qin Song was speechless.
Someone knocked on the door from outside the courtyard. "Little Peach, open the door!"
Little Peach, who had been knocked unconscious and hidden, naturally couldn't open the door. The person didn't wait long and directly knocked the door open. Hurried footsteps rushed in and stopped outside Qin Song's room. A person said loudly, "Qin Song Gongzi, an assassin has come to the palace. Her Majesty is worried about the young master's safety and ordered us to come and protect you."
After a pause, he didn't hear any response from inside. The voice said again, "Qin Song Gongzi, I'm coming in."
Qin Song didn't pay attention to it. Those people never spoke to get an answer from him. No matter what he said, those who were supposed to come in would come in.
He lowered his head and rubbed his stiff shoulder. The sharp dagger pressed against his throat. "It sounds like Qin Yue cares about you a lot?"
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