Qi Qi waited until the Ninth Prince had lunch before going there. When he arrived, he learned that Gu Siyan had not been to the Imperial Study for many days. Just as he thought something was wrong and was about to send someone to call him, he saw Gu Siyan arrive.

Seventeen-year-old Gu Siyan's features have fully matured, making him ten times more handsome than before. His heavy thoughts have always given him a stern look. When he stood at the door and looked at Qi Qi, Qi Qi could clearly see that he was thinking about something, and his brows furrowed even more.

Qi Qi: ? ? ? !!!

Damn it! He's still so reluctant to leave. That damned Gu Siyan! We haven't seen each other for days. If he doesn't want to see us, fine, but he's still frowning!

I'm angry, so angry!

Qi Qi stormed over and shoved him, but before she could say anything, her wrist was grabbed: "What's wrong?"

Qi Qi: "You still ask what's wrong? Why are you making that face? You hate me? Okay, I knew it, you've never liked me."

Hearing this, Gu Siyan's brows relaxed, but a hint of helplessness appeared on his face: "When did I ever say I didn't like you?"

Qi Qi: "But you didn't say you liked me either."

Gu Siyan: ...What kind of logic is that? Just because you don't say you like something doesn't mean you don't. What kind of kid is this who talks about his likes and dislikes all the time?

He sighed, thinking about tonight's actions, and couldn't resist coming to the study. He thought the man wouldn't be there, but it turned out he was there just in time. Perhaps this was God's will.

Gu Siyan hesitated for a moment, then awkwardly patted Qi Qi's head: "Lai Bao."

It was rare for him to make such an intimate gesture, and Qi Qi was taken aback, knowing that he was about to leave.

"Brother Si Yan."

Gu Siyan couldn't possibly tell him his plans. Looking at the child he had known for five years and whom he had come to regard as a younger brother, he didn't know how to bring it up again.

He is bound to accomplish something great on this journey, and this process may take one, two, five, or ten years... It's unknown when we will meet again.

He clearly saw the current situation in the Xia Dynasty. The struggle for the throne might not be obvious in the next two years, but in a few more years, as the Ninth Prince grows up, the situation in the court will definitely change.

The Imperial Concubine's influence is too great. If the Seventh Prince is only allowed to be a prince, not only the Seventh Prince himself, but also his maternal family, who are far away on the border and hold great military power, would not agree.

The fourth prince is cunning, and the fifth prince is no better.

The old emperor doesn't have many years left to live.

Gu Siyan's gaze grew increasingly profound.

To get revenge, we must do it as soon as possible, the sooner the better, lest we miss the chance to behead the old emperor, who has already died.

The child's eyes were still pure and innocent. If he stayed in this cannibalistic palace, he would be implicated by the Ninth Prince sooner or later. Gu Siyan's mind was filled with conflicting thoughts, but the deep-seated hatred still prevailed.

He can't take any risks right now.

He patted Qi Qi's head again, his voice low and deep: "Do you know how stupid you are?"

Qi Qi's eyes widened.

"Don't like just anyone you meet, and don't be nice to just anyone. How do you know if someone is good or bad, what secrets they're hiding, or if they're deliberately using you to do something?"

Qi Qi: "You're calling me stupid?"

"People are all different. One cannot fully understand a person by their words and actions, let alone by their appearance. You should correct this. Don't make friends based on appearance alone."

Qi Qi: "You're calling me stupid?"

"The situation in the palace... these are already settled. You are just a page, so you shouldn't interfere too much. Tell your godfather not to do anything beyond his authority. Others can't touch the Ninth Prince, and they can't touch you, but they might still target him, a nobody."

Qi Qi: "You said I'm stupid."

"Don't trust others too much either. The Seventh Prince is unfathomable. It's best if you have less contact with him."

Qi Qi: "You said I'm stupid."

Gu Siyan: "...I was wrong."

Qi Qi stopped talking and stared intently at him, wondering if it was feasible to just ask for it directly. If he didn't give it to him, she would have someone beat him up and take it from him.

Jade pendant, jade pendant, jade pendant...

Gu Siyan didn't know what he was thinking, and his expression almost changed again. Finally, he gritted his teeth, took something out of his neck, and handed it to Qi Qi.

He looked at the jade pendant with deep reluctance in his eyes. When he spoke again, his voice sounded like he was gritting his teeth and making a sound from his throat: "This thing...you've always wanted to see it, haven't you? I'll leave it to you for now, and you can return it to me later."

It's here! The key item!

Before Qi Qi could even process what was happening, her hand was already outstretched: "Really?! Brother Si Yan, you're so kind! ...Just let go already!"

The white hand had already grasped the jade, but the other half was still being held by the black hand.

Gu Siyan: "..."

Qi Qi was afraid that he wouldn't want to give it to her anymore, so she pulled it back forcefully and put it around her neck: "Thank you, Brother Si Yan, you're so kind!"

Gu Siyan: "..."

He continued through gritted teeth, "You're welcome."

Seeing him like this, Qi Qi suspected that he was feeling sorry for him. After thinking for two seconds, she quickly took off the jade safety buckle from her waist and gave it to him: "This is my favorite, I'm giving it to you too!"

Gu Siyan continued through gritted teeth: "...It's not a gift, I'm just lending it to you."

Qi Qi covered the jade pendant obediently and said, "Okay, I'll give it back to you when you come to ask for it back~"

Hurry up and leave. If I run away wearing the jade pendant, and you try to cut off my head, I'll smash the jade first!

His smugness and happiness were so obvious that Gu Siyan's originally tense feelings of parting were somewhat diluted.

He eventually left.

As I turned around, I thought to myself that he would probably cry his eyes out tomorrow. If I ignored him for even a moment, he would not let it go and could not stand the slightest coldness. He would do everything he could to pester me and force me to say a few nice words before he would let me go.

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