klisemfg Chapter 211 Extra (1) Parallel World 16
Chapter 211 Extra (1) Parallel World 16
Chapter 211 Extra (1) Parallel World 16
Lin Shiming's technique for changing the subject was so clumsy that Lu Yuxi could see it at a glance. However, he didn't show it and still cooperated by going along with Lin Shiming's words.
“The young master Lin is indeed well-informed. Father has been holding back his anger these past few days, and he has called the imperial physicians several times to no avail. It was only after Mother persuaded him yesterday that Father finally calmed down and cooperated with the treatment.”
"But it's not that mysterious. The Empress Dowager only asked the Emperor one question: 'Do you think the Empress Dowager's position is more important, or the Crown Prince's life?'"
If Lu Yuxu is alive, then the investigation into Empress Dowager Qin can only stop here. If Empress Dowager Qin is to be completely eliminated without any regard for face or sentiment, then it would only be possible if something really happened to Lu Yuxu, in which case the investigation would have to go back to the Empress Dowager of a nation.
Emperor Longyun was shrewd and calculating; he could naturally have considered all the possibilities that Lu Yuxi had suggested to Lin Shiming.
Comparing the two outcomes, Emperor Longyun would undoubtedly choose the current one without hesitation. How could a wicked woman like Empress Dowager Qin compare to his virtuous and dignified eldest son?
Emperor Longyun immediately understood.
If he had to exchange Lu Yuxu's life for the complete destruction of Empress Dowager Qin, he would rather be a "filial son" for the rest of his life, honoring Empress Dowager Qin to the heavens morning and evening.
"In the end, it is Mother who understands Father. After asking that question, Father's anger immediately subsided. This morning, Father even got up very early to visit the Empress Dowager at Cining Palace, to pay his respects and serve her, making the most of his position."
I just don't know if there will be any sarcastic or sarcastic remarks.
After all, not long after Emperor Longyun left Cining Palace feeling refreshed and relaxed, news of Empress Dowager Qin vomiting blood spread. Fortunately, Bai Qiongzhu, who was prepared, suppressed the news; currently, besides him and his wife, only Lu Yuxu and Lu Yuxi knew about it.
Otherwise, if word got out at this critical juncture that the Empress Dowager had been so angry she vomited blood, would Emperor Longyun's reputation be ruined?
Lu Yuxi had no intention of telling Lin Shiming any of this, not because she was afraid of it getting out, but simply because she didn't want Lin Shiming to know about Emperor Longyun's unreliable behavior, lest she also leave a bad impression of being "unreliable" in Lin Shiming's eyes.
He considered everything carefully, making every move with utmost caution, but in reality, it was all in vain. Because Lin Shiming, being so thick-skinned, didn't think things through at all.
He only pays attention to what interests him.
This topic was originally just to distract Lu Yuxi; he didn't care at all about the relationship between Empress Dowager Qin and Emperor Longyun.
It's not as heavy as the delicious food in front of me.
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Since he had agreed to stay at Chonghua Palace for one night, Lin Shiming didn't feel awkward about it.
He felt completely at ease entrusting himself to Lu Yuxi's arrangements. First, under Lu Yuxi's guidance, he made a trip to Emperor Longyun's private treasury and collected many treasures. Then, under the cover of moonlight, he secretly used his lightness skill to lead Lu Yuxi to Cining Palace, where he put on a show of trickery, which nearly scared Empress Dowager Qin to the point of fainting on the spot.
Finally, amidst the commotion of the guards searching the palace, the two quietly slipped back, took a relaxing bath, and happily snuggled into bed together.
Of course, and this is important, it refers to one blanket per person.
In ancient times, the separation of boys and girls began at the age of seven, but it was quite common for brothers or sisters to talk all night and sleep side by side. Not to mention Lin Shiming, who grew up in the military camp and was not concerned with such formalities at all.
But this was the first time for Lu Yuxi. He hadn't shared a bed with anyone since he was two years old, so although it was Lu Yuxi who suggested that Lin Shiming stay overnight, he was still a bit nervous and shy when the lamp was blown out. He was still the Fifth Prince who hadn't completely outgrown his proper manners.
The moonlight was hazy, casting indistinct shadows through the window lattice onto the thin gauze bed curtains.
In the dim light, Lin Shi's bright eyes easily saw Lu Yuxi's pursed lips and wide-open eyes, as if she dared not move.
"Why are you nervous? My brother has praised me several times; I have a great sleeping posture!"
"..."
Lu Yuxi remained silent for a long time, but finally couldn't help asking, "You... often rest with your brother?"
Lin Shiming immediately looked at him as if he were an idiot.
"What nonsense are you spouting! How am I supposed to steal from him if I don't try to squeeze in with my brother and get into his room? Do you think the guards in his yard are just for show?"
Lin Shihe's courtyard is truly the safest place in the world. Its security level is equivalent to that of Emperor Longyun's Xuanzheng Hall, and the guards selected are the most elite. Especially after Lin Shiming's repeated rehearsals (and disruptions), the guards' practical experience has become quite rich. Now, it is virtually impossible for anyone in the entire world to enter silently and leave unscathed.
Of course, even in the past, no one would have dared to break into the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion at night. Over the years, only Lin Shiming, who was keen on causing trouble, had done it.
For a long time, he was so arrogant that one of the final tests for the Tingyun Army became "guarding the study and preventing the Second Young Master from entering." The failure rate for this subject was once as high as 100%. It wasn't until the guards finally became proficient and honed their skills that General Lin, who had been caught red-handed several times and felt extremely embarrassed, changed his hobby.
Ahem, that’s too far off topic.
"I thought this was common sense." Lin Shiming gave Lu Yuxi a strange look. "You didn't know?"
Having lived a disciplined life for over a decade, Lu Yuxi replied dryly, "I've never done such a thing."
"...Who are you trying to imply if not me!" Lin Shiming immediately sat up straight, looked down at Lu Yuxi, and said condescendingly, "I call this training! Do you understand? This is training!"
While shouting, its claws were already itching to grab Lu Yuxi's neck.
Feeling threatened with death, Lu Yuxi quickly defended herself: "Of course, what I mean is that I know very little about military strategy and have no experience. I'm just ignorant."
That makes sense.
Lin Shiming stared intently into Lu Yuxi's eyes, trying to discern whether the man was lying to him, thus finding a reason to kill him on the spot to silence him. Unfortunately, Lu Yuxi still possessed some courage. Even though he felt his hair stand on end like a wolf eyeing him, he managed to feign composure, even holding back his saliva.
In the darkness, the two stared at each other, frozen in place, using only the slivers of moonlight that filtered through.
The main reason is that Lu Yuxi doesn't dare to make a move.
After a long while, when the eunuch on night watch outside accidentally bumped into something and made a noise, Lin Shiming, who had been staring at Lu Yuxi for a long time, finally lost his patience and chuckled, leaned back, and lay back on the bed.
"Just kidding, go to sleep!"
Lu Yuxi felt as if she had been granted a pardon and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Lin Shiming wasn't lying; this was such a trivial matter that it wasn't worth getting angry about. It was just that his mischievous thoughts suddenly resurfaced, so he pretended to use his battlefield prowess to intimidate this prince who seemed to have grown up in a greenhouse.
But for him it was just a little prank, but for Lu Yuxi it was like a bolt from the blue.
For the first time, he truly realized that this seemingly carefree and easygoing Second Young Master Lin was a real young general who had been to the battlefield.
Recalling that little thought in her mind, Lu Yuxi was momentarily dazed, unsure whether she should persist.
What if I'm not careful and Lin Shiming beats me to death in a fit of rage?