Chapter 160 He may not have you in his heart, he does not hate you

Xiao Jiwu: ...

Xiao Jiwu: "If you can't help me, I will leave."

He hadn't come here to hear that.

Having said that, Prince Xiao stood up and prepared to leave.

Ye Runan was amused and called out to the man in time: "Wait, who said I have no other options?"

Hearing this, Xiao Jiwu decisively sat back down: "What method, tell me."

Ye Runan carefully selected a different kind of incense and lit it, then he said, "Splendid clothes, delicacies from land and sea, and precious treasures bestowed by the emperor."

Xiao Jiwu: "I have already thought of these things."

Moreover, these things were obviously useless. Ying Shiyi's food, clothing, and other expenses had long been the same as his. He had given her all kinds of rare treasures, but they were of no use.

Hearing this, Ye Runan glanced at Xiao Jiwu and continued slowly: "Obviously, none of this can impress him."

Xiao Jiwu: ...

Prince Xiao was speechless.

Ye Runan continued, "I think you've treated him well enough now, but he just hasn't gotten the message."

"I think, considering what you did to him in the past, even if you tell him now that you truly love him, he might not believe it."

Hearing this, Xiao Jiwu lowered his eyes, as if agreeing with Ye Runan's words.

Ye Runan continued, "He is your secret guard, and I don't think you've ever had any feelings for him in the past."

"I think he doesn't necessarily have you completely out of his mind. He doesn't dislike you."

“It’s just that sometimes, some people like each other without realizing it.”

"At this point, it usually requires a little external force to push it forward."

When Xiao Jiwu heard this, his eyes moved.

Because it was only after the boy was poisoned that he realized his feelings for Ying Shiyi.

He had never thought about it before.

Prince Xiao then asked, "How should we do this specifically?"

Is he going to have a bout of poisoning too?

Not that it's impossible...

Ye Runan rubbed his chin and thought for a moment before answering, "You can try to separate from him for a while and give him some time to face up to your relationship."

"If he has you in his heart, he will definitely feel sad and reluctant after you break up. He will then understand your feelings. Then you can take him back and pamper him to your heart's content, and everything will fall into place naturally."

"But, if he still has no feelings for you after we break up, then it means he really has no feelings for you, and then you'll have a lot to do."

"But I didn't ask you to deliberately find someone to provoke him, and don't do it yourself, otherwise I'm afraid the little good impression you have will be completely worn away. All you have to do is break up with him. Of course, don't tell him about these things, otherwise it will be useless."

After hearing this, Xiao Jiwu was silent for a long time, obviously a little skeptical.

After a long while, he finally spoke and asked, "Are you sure this isn't a bad idea?"

Ye Runan nodded without hesitation and replied, "I'm sure. As the saying goes, a short absence makes a new marriage better. That's exactly the truth. Distance makes beauty."

"Besides, this is just a test and won't have any other impact. If you're really worried and reluctant, you can set a shorter timeframe, like half a month?"

Xiao Jiwu frowned and asked, "Half a month?!"

How is that possible? He was so tormented after being separated for only ten days.

Ye Runan was a little surprised. After thinking for a while, he said, "Then... ten days?"

Xiao Jiwu shook his head: "It's been too long."

Ye Runan: "Seven days."

Xiao Jiwu: "Please allow me to think about it again."

Ye Runan was stunned: "You can't bear to leave even for seven days?"

Xiao Jiwu didn't say anything, he really couldn't bear to leave.

Ye Runan: ...

Ye Runan had nothing to say.

Good boy, there's no hope. I'm completely trapped.

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In Yian Hall, Yun Qingshi was eating snacks. The moment he heard footsteps, he stood up and walked to the door.

Seeing that it was indeed Xiao Jiwu who came back, he immediately expressed his dissatisfaction: "Xiao Jiwu, why did you come back just now? I'm almost starving to death."

When Xiao Jiwu heard the voice and looked at Yun Qing, there was a hint of struggle in his eyes, but he hesitated to speak...

Seeing this, Yun Qingshi looked puzzled and couldn't help but step forward and touch Xiao Jiwu's forehead. After confirming that there was no sign of fever, he asked again: "What's wrong with you? You look weird? Are you going to continue not talking to me like yesterday?"

Hearing this, Xiao Jiwu came back to his senses a little. He wanted to reach out and rub the boy's head, but he restrained himself.

He was afraid that if he touched her, he would be even more reluctant to let go...

After a pause, he said, "No, I'm fine, don't worry."

After saying that, Xiao Jiwu then directed his order towards the door: "Zhao Mingde, serve the meal."

"Yes." Zhao Mingde responded and took two servants into Yian Hall to start serving the meal, while Bitao began to help Xiao Jiwu change out of his court robes.

Yun Qingshi stood by and watched, feeling something was strange, but after thinking about it, he still couldn't figure it out.

By the way, why did Xiao Jiwu go to see Ye Runan so early in the morning?

Could it be that he is going to poison one of his brothers again...

Hiss, Yun Qingshi felt that he had guessed the truth, and shook his head decisively to stop thinking about it.

After the servants had served the meal and left, he and Xiao Jiwu went to have breakfast...

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Prince Xiao had a very torturous day.

He had never been so indecisive before.

It was already late at night, and the young man had already fallen into a deep sleep on the couch.

Xiao Jiwu was sitting behind the desk and watching Yun Qingshi from afar when he kicked the quilt away and walked over to cover him with the quilt.

After covering Yun Qingshi with the quilt, he was reluctant to leave. Instead, he sat down beside the couch, caressing the boy's fair cheeks with his palms, and then leaned down to gently place a kiss on the boy's eyebrows...

After a long time, he finally made up his mind.

After a moment, Xiao Jiwu walked out of the bedroom quietly.

Outside the palace, Zhao Mingde was on duty tonight.

Xiao Jiwu gestured for Zhao Mingde to follow him. After walking a little further away to ensure he wouldn't disturb Yun Qingshi, he instructed Zhao Mingde, "Tomorrow morning, when Eleven wakes up, have him move to the West Garden."

Without waiting for Zhao Mingde's response, Xiao Jiwu frowned slightly and continued to instruct: "Remember, clothing and food must not be lacking, just like when he was in Yi'an Palace. Don't let him feel any discomfort. You must also personally lead people to clean up and arrange the West Garden. Also, remember to bring him his medicine. After the detoxification, his body has not recovered yet, so the medicinal food must not be stopped. It must be delivered every day. Remember?"

Zhao Mingde: ...

Zhao Mingde was a little confused. At first, when he heard that their prince asked Ying Shiyi to move out, he thought that their prince had suddenly...

But after hearing this series of instructions, it seems like their prince doesn't like Ying Shiyi anymore...