Chapter 206 He saw that Xiao Jiwu didn’t want him to leave!

The confessions and witnesses are all there, plus the evidence collected by the secret guards, the correspondence between Xiao Jinzhi and Xiao Jinchen is already irrefutable evidence.

But even so, the emperor lightly characterized the matter as "disharmony between brothers."

In the end, the two were merely deprived of their salaries and imprisoned in their residence.

Even this is a rare act of fairness from the emperor.

The result is really frustrating.

However, Yun Qingshi also knew that Xiao Jiwu would not let these two people go just like that, it was just that the time was not right yet.

After all, many things need to be done slowly.

After this incident, Xiao Jiwu took leave to continue recuperating.

Then, Ye Runan also came back. When he learned that such a big thing had happened while he was away, Ye Runan was also shocked.

The weather has been getting cooler day by day in recent days.

Taking advantage of the good weather today and the afternoon, Yun Qingshi planned to go out for a walk, without Xiao Jiwu, to go out of the house.

He has been really bored for the past half month. If he doesn't go out for some fresh air, he'll go crazy.

However, although he did not bring Xiao Jiwu, he brought another person.

Shadow twelve.

Ying Twelve had already taken off his mask and put on a bamboo green brocade robe. It was Yun Qingshi's new clothes. They had similar body shapes, so the clothes fit him well.

The main reason he went out this time was to get some fresh air, and a small part of the reason was to see if Xiao Jiwu had really changed.

He also knew that after the death escape, Xiao Jiwu was even more afraid of him going out alone, so he brought Ying Twelve with him. Otherwise, he was really afraid that Xiao Jiwu would not let him go.

Of course, he also wanted to take Ying Twelve out for some fun, so he didn't let Ying Twelve hide in the dark and follow him.

Good brothers are meant to eat, drink and have fun together.

Yun Qingshi was about to leave the palace, and Xiao Jiwu naturally went to the gate of the palace to see him off.

In fact, he hoped that Yun Qingshi could take him with him.

But Xiao Jiwu also knew that Yun Qingshi would definitely not take him with him this time.

How could he not understand the boy's thoughts?

Just understanding is one thing, but he is still worried.

As for Yun Qingshi, he was about to leave immediately after taking Ying Twelve to the door, but after meeting Prince Xiao's reluctant gaze, he thought for a moment and said goodbye to Xiao Jiwu: "Okay, Prince, I'll just drop you off here. We're leaving now. You can go back."

Xiao Jiwu heard the voice and suddenly said, "Wait a minute."

Yun Qingshi was puzzled and asked, "What's wrong?"

Xiao Jiwu walked directly to the young man and helped Yun Qingshi tie the belt of his cloak. Then he said, "The belt is not tied properly. Tie it again."

Yun Qingshi: ...

What's not tied properly? It's obviously tied very well.

He saw that Xiao Jiwu didn't want him to leave!

But Yun Qingshi did not directly expose Prince Xiao's thoughts. He just waited quietly for Xiao Jiwu to tie the cloak belt for him again before he was ready to continue.

But just as he turned around and took another step, Prince Xiao's voice came again from behind him.

Xiao Jiwu: "Wait a moment."

Yun Qingshi was amused. He turned around helplessly, blinked, and asked, "Do you have to tie your cloak again?"

Xiao Jiwu heard the boy's joke, shook his head, and then gave Zhao Mingde beside him a look.

Zhao Mingde immediately understood and respectfully presented the prepared sword to Xiao Jiwu: "Your Highness."

Xiao Jiwu took the sword and handed it directly to Yun Qingshi, then said seriously: "Take the sword with you for self-defense."

Yun Qingshi looked at the sword in Xiao Jiwu's hand with some surprise, then tentatively took it and looked at it for a while, then pulled it out and took a look.

The sword has a sharp edge and is engraved with exquisite patterns. The sword body is also light. It is obvious at first glance that it is a rare and good sword.

The scabbard is a bit fancy, and is similar to the dagger that Master Xiao Jiwu gave him.

All in all, Yun Qingshi likes it very much.

He couldn't help but ask Xiao Jiwu: "Is this the new sword for me?"

He had lost his sword at the Cliff of No Return before.

Xiao Jiwu nodded in response: "Yes."

He personally drew the pattern and asked the swordsmith to make it, and he just got it back yesterday.

Hearing this, Yun Qingshi nodded and touched the scabbard lovingly before handing the sword back to Xiao Jiwu, saying, "Thank you, Your Highness. I'll accept the sword, but I won't be bringing it this time. It would be too conspicuous. I already have a dagger with me. Don't worry, Twelve also brought hidden weapons and a soft sword. There won't be any danger."

Xiao Jiwu didn't force it after hearing that. After all, he had Ying Twelve accompanying him, and Yun Qingshi's own lightness skills were not bad, so it wouldn't be difficult for him to run away even if he encountered any problems.

He nodded and agreed: "Okay."

But Xiao Jiwu still felt a little lost.

Seeing Xiao Jiwu like this, Yun Qingshi also felt a little soft-hearted. He couldn't help but sigh and said helplessly: "Why are you like this? I'm just going out. It's not like I won't be back."

Yun Qingshi wanted to express that he was just going out and would be back soon, but Prince Xiao accurately captured the other three words: not coming back.

He immediately pursed his lips and said, "Why don't we not go for now and do it another day..."

Yun Qingshi: ...

After hearing this, Yun Qingshi stopped talking and just narrowed his eyes and looked at Xiao Jiwu with a questioning look.

Xiao Jiwu was immediately defeated, avoiding the young man's gaze and decisively changed his words: "Go early and come back early."

What he said just now was indeed a bit impulsive...

Xiao Jiwu then turned to Ying Twelve and ordered: "Ying Twelve, protect him."

Shadow Twelve quickly responded, "Yes, I will definitely protect Eleven."

Yun Qingshi no longer planned to dawdle any longer. He simply grabbed Ying Twelve's arm and headed straight towards the downtown area.

If they didn't leave now, he would have no need to leave. Xiao Jiwu would definitely stay until night, and then they could go back to sleep directly. Why would they go out?

He hadn't planned to take a carriage this time. The palace wasn't far from the street anyway, so they just walked there...

As for Prince Xiao, he stared blankly at the direction the two men left for a long time, as if he could bring them back by staring like that.

After a long while, Zhao Mingde finally spoke up to persuade them: "Your Highness, let's go back. Master Eleven is probably already on the street now. We can't come back now. The wind will pick up soon."

Xiao Jiwu slowly withdrew his gaze after hearing the voice. After a long while, he turned around and went back to the mansion without saying a word.

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Zhao Mingde's prediction was correct. Yun Qingshi and Ying Twelve had indeed arrived at Chang'an Avenue at this time.

It was afternoon, and there were not many people on the street.

But the shops are all open.

Yun Qingshi took a quick look around and then took Ying Twelve into a shop selling glutinous rice cakes.