Chapter 210 Can he still bear to let go of Xiao Jiwu?

We have an emperor who only blames others when problems arise and never really solves them.

This was also the beginning of the decline of the State of Qi. The people were living in dire straits, so a change of dynasty was necessary.

In the original book, Xiao Jiwu was like that.

So when the protagonist came with his army, the people wanted to open the city gates to welcome them...

The chestnut vendor quickly found the remaining silver and gave it to Yun Qingshi: "Okay, here's the extra silver. Please count it and see if it's correct, sir."

Yun Qingshi came back to his senses after hearing the voice. He took the silver and nodded, then left the chestnut shop with Ying Twelve.

But he did not rush back to the palace. Instead, he stood aside and continued to watch the scene at the city gate for a long time.

He did have some money, but going there now wouldn't be a wise move...

Seeing Yun Qingshi looking towards the city gate with no intention of leaving, Ying Twelve couldn't help but whispered, "Eleven, let's go back. Those things are beyond our control."

He continued, "How about I give them all the silver I have?"

Ying Twelve had also been hungry when he was a child, and he knew how painful it felt to be hungry.

But he was just a secret guard and couldn't do much, nor could he cause trouble.

Yun Qingshi shook his head when he heard this: "No, go back first."

After hearing this, Ying Twelve nodded hurriedly and agreed: "Yes."

The two of them then returned to the palace obediently.

Xiao Jiwu and Yingyi had not returned yet, so Yun Qingshi left some for the two of them and then took the hot sugar-roasted chestnuts to the yard to share with everyone.

Shadow Three, Shadow Twelve, Zhao Mingde, Bitao Birui, and Changshun all got a share...

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Around dusk, when it was almost dark, Xiao Jiwu returned home.

At that time, Yun Qingshi was reading a storybook at the table. When he heard Xiao Jiwu coming back, he stood up and greeted him, "You're back."

"Yes." Prince Xiao nodded in response and walked in front of Yun Qingshi with an exquisite wooden box.

Seeing this, Yun Qingshi couldn't help but look at the box in Xiao Jiwu's hand with some curiosity, and couldn't help asking: "What is this? Is it for me?"

Xiao Jiwu nodded and placed the wooden box on the table. He then took Yun Qingshi's hand and sat down together before responding, "Yes."

He then opened the wooden box and showed it to Yun Qingshi, then began to explain, "These are the deeds to all my shops and lands. Let's go together tomorrow and transfer them to your name. Then, Qingqing, you won't have to worry anymore."

Xiao Jiwu always remembered what the boy said in the cave.

"I'll go back with you, and then what? What am I... a male lover who can be kicked away at will if you don't want to stay?"

Those words may sound harsh, but as long as you think about it from the other person's perspective, you will understand that every word they say makes sense.

He thought about it and decided that this was a way to reassure the young man before getting his father's consent.

Yun Qingshi: ...

Yun Qingshi really didn't expect that Xiao Jiwu would bring these things.

But this was something he couldn't accept. Yun Qingshi simply closed the box and shook his head, refusing: "No."

It's not that he is aloof, it's just that this is really inappropriate.

He used to accept things that Xiao Jiwu gave him because he felt it was an equal exchange.

But today, it is no longer like that.

Xiao Jiwu asked in confusion, "Why?"

Yun Qingshi lowered his head in frustration and replied, "No reason, it just doesn't work."

Upon hearing this, Prince Xiao pursed his lips and quickly thought of a compromise. He said, "Then, let's add your name to the deeds of all the shops. That way, we will own them together. Okay? From now on, you will also be the owner of these shops."

"Qingshi, I just want you to know that you are not someone I can abandon at will. You are more important than anything else, more important than anything else. I really can't lose you."

Yun Qingshi:???

This idea is somewhat ahead of its time.

But Yun Qingshi still didn't nod directly. He said, "Let me think about it. Can we eat first?"

Xiao Jiwu didn't want to push Yun Qingshi too hard and make him feel pressured, so he said, "Okay."

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After dinner, the two of them washed up early.

But it was still early, and the two of them were not in a hurry to go to bed.

At this moment, Yun Qingshi was lying on the couch, his mind full of confusion.

Because he had to start thinking about what happened between him and Xiao Jiwu.

Now Xiao Jiwu knows that he should respect him, and he actually does so.

He would think about their future, consider him, try his best to solve his problems, restrain himself for him, and keep every word he said in mind.

What about him?

What does he think?

Can he still bear to let go of Xiao Jiwu?

Yun Qingshi thought about it over and over again, and always felt that if he had to give it up, he could, but it would mean skinning, tendons and bones being removed, which would be very painful.

Besides, Xiao Jiwu had already resolved most of his concerns.

It seemed as if he no longer had any reason to leave.

Let’s just live like this, there’s no way to escape anyway, Yun Qingshi thought irritably.

After a moment, he sat up with his arms propped up, and then spoke to Xiao Jiwu behind the desk:

"Awu, come here for a moment."

Xiao Jiwu:???

Xiao Jiwu was surprised when he heard the voice. He subconsciously looked up at Yun Qing, but he had no intention of getting up and going over.

Because he just thought he had heard it wrong.

Perhaps he wanted the boy to like him so much that he had this illusion.

Xiao Jiwu thought.

Yun Qingshi also looked at Xiao Jiwu's confused expression with amusement, then raised an eyebrow and asked, "What's wrong? Don't like me calling you that? Then I won't call you that anymore, so just change back to Xiao Jiwu."

Xiao Jiwu:!!!

So it’s not an illusion!

Xiao Jiwu then hurriedly stood up and said, "I don't dislike it."

Yun Qingshi smiled and nodded, then said, "Then why don't you come over here."

"Okay." Xiao Jiwu immediately agreed and walked up to Yun Qingshi and asked, "What did Qingqing call me just now?"

He still couldn't believe it.

Yun Qingshi looked at Xiao Jiwu with a smile and said, "I call you Ah Wu."

Xiao Jiwu immediately responded with sparkling eyes: "Yes!"

Yun Qingshi couldn't hold back his laughter any longer, stretched out his arms towards Xiao Jiwu and said, "I'm too lazy to put on my shoes, Ah Wu, carry me to the couch."

Upon hearing the voice, Xiao Jiwu leaned over with a serious look on his face, gently picked up Yun Qingshi, and then carried him steadily to the edge of the couch and placed him down.

Then he prepared to go back to his desk because he was worried that he would lose control if he continued like this.

No, if this continues it will definitely get out of control.

Yun Qingshi: ...

Seeing this, Yun Qingshi was speechless.