Chapter 160 Today I Crossed the Line
As Xiao Ning spoke, he took the teacup from Shang Xi's hand, picked up the teacup in front of him, and stuffed it all at Yuzhu, "A bug just flew in there, go wash it quickly."
Shang Xi: “…”
The corners of his lips seemed to curl up a little, but not at all.
Yuzhu hurriedly caught the teacup that Xiao Ning handed her and looked at her suspiciously.
The Marquis was acting strangely today, and he seemed quite awkward when interacting with Her Royal Highness the Princess.
Did they have a conflict?
But since there was a conflict, why did the Marquis bring the princess back to the Marquis' Mansion?
The princess just spoke up for the marquis...
Don't let the Marquis tell prophecies...
Yuzhu glanced at Xiao Ning again, then walked out of the room holding the teacup.
Xiao Ning exhaled and looked at Shang Xi, "Princess, I think we need to talk."
Shang Xi's body stiffened for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure and nodded, "Okay, Furong, you can go out first."
Furong frowned and responded, then walked out with her hands down, closing the door behind her.
Shang Xi clasped his hands in front of him, unconsciously tightening them, but his face remained calm: "What do you want to talk about?"
Xiao Ning looked at him, opened his mouth several times, and finally said: "Let's talk about the relationship between us."
Shang Xi pursed his lips, "What do you want to say?"
Xiao Ning lowered his head slightly and apologized, "I may have acted without discretion before, which led to the princess misunderstanding something. It's my fault. I always treated the princess as my sister, so..."
"Who wants to be your sister?"
"I can't be your sister!"
Xiao Ning: “…”
Shang Xi continued, "I know you are passionate and loving. I didn't misunderstand anything. It's my freedom to like or dislike someone. Do you think your husband is going to deprive me of my freedom to like someone else?"
Xiao Ning: “…”
"Did you get his permission when you liked Shen Zhiyi before?"
Xiao Ning: "...I didn't say no, I just wanted to tell Your Highness the Princess that you like men, and I like men too. There's no way anything can happen between us. It's better for us to get along as brothers and sisters..."
Shang Xi looked at her and suddenly said, "What kind of man do you like?"
ha?
Xiao Ning couldn't wrap his mind around what was happening for a long time, staring blankly at Shang Xi.
Shang Xi added, "She's good-looking, with a tall and handsome figure and a graceful demeanor."
Xiao Ning: "... Your Highness, this is not what we are talking about now. Please don't talk about things that have nothing to do with the conversation."
Shang Xi stared at her persistently, "Answer me."
Xiao Ning: “…”
Do you like that?
Like it...
Xiao Ning nodded. "Yes, I like men like that. So, Your Highness, you see, we even like the same type of men, so... we can just be brothers and sisters. Family and friendship can sometimes be more solid and stable than love."
She had never seen the princess's other male favorites, but Mu Sheng was obviously very similar to the ones the princess gave her.
They are all thin, weak, fair and pretty.
Shang Xi: "We can't be brothers and sisters."
Which brother or sister would want to kiss each other, want to sleep with each other, and tremble when touched by each other, wanting to get more...
Xiao Ning had a headache, "Princess..."
"I know you don't like women, and I didn't force you to accept me as I am now. It's good to like men, really..."
At the end of his words, he stared at Xiao Ning.
I couldn't help but feel relieved.
Fortunately, she likes men.
If she really liked women, then he wouldn't even have a chance to compete...
Maybe they couldn't even know each other.
How could he have gone through so much?
Maybe he died in last year's autumn hunt.
"Today, I overstepped my bounds and caused you trouble. From now on... you're leaving anyway, so don't worry about me... insulting you again."
As Shang Xi spoke, his eyelashes drooped, and he looked lost and listless.
Xiao Ning: “…”
She curled her fingers and finally clenched them, no longer trying to comfort him without any sense of boundaries.
Never mind, the more important thing now is to quell the rebellion.
She would wait until the world was at peace before telling him the truth, hoping that he would not resent her then.
Shang Xi had almost the same idea.
He wanted to restore himself to the way he should have been and stand before her openly.
See if she will be moved by him like that.
Instead of telling her the truth now.
He was afraid to see the strange emotions in her eyes, whether it was sympathy, pity, or disgust...
It would make him very embarrassed.
He wanted her to see his best self...
Only by showing the most perfect attitude could he tell her his feelings...
Today was an accident, he crossed the line.
But she was so close to him at that time, her eyes were full of worry, and her dark pupils were full of him.
He couldn't control himself.
He could neither control his heart nor his body, he was so eager to be close to her.
Love drives people crazy.
But he was willing to sink.
…
The next morning at court, the emperor informed his ministers that he had appointed Jingyuan Hou Xiao Yanqing as the general to suppress the rebellion and Shen Zhiyi as the military supervisor, and that they would set out soon to quell the rebellion.
Of course, the ministers had no objection.
All the officials in the court had their own sides. They had heard the news after the emperor had discussed it with several important officials.
Anyway, I only have 5,000 soldiers and horses, so it would be best if I can suppress the rebellion successfully. If I die outside, it won’t have much impact.
When the imperial edict was sent to Beidaying, Xiao Ning had already returned. General Du summoned Zhou Jiang and Xiao Ning and told them the court's decision.
Before Xiao Ning could say anything, Zhou Jiang spoke up first, "No one in the prefectures or governors outside has received the order to send troops to quell the rebellion. The court sent Yan Qing, but only allowed him to take 5,000 soldiers? Are they sending him to quell the rebellion, or to die?"
General Du scolded: "Zhou Jiang, don't be so presumptuous!"
Zhou Jiang's masseter muscles twitched as he tried hard to suppress his anger.
Xiao Ning patted his arm to comfort him, turned to look at General Du and asked, "Why is Shen Zhiyi going too?"
General Du said, "He is going there as a military supervisor to promptly report news of the rebellion to Your Majesty. If you disagree..."
General Du didn't finish his words, but Xiao Ning understood, "If there is a disagreement, he can kill his subordinates, right?"
"He certainly won't kill you easily, unless you're planning a rebellion," Zhou Jiang said. "He should have the emperor's secret order. If you show any signs of wrongdoing, he can execute you first and report to you later, and then take control of the army with the order."
Xiao Ning said, "...How could I rebel? I'm devoted to Dayong. Your Majesty's suspicion is truly heartbreaking."
Xiao Ning's heart: I understand. After developing and expanding the team, I will kill Shen Zhiyi first.
Zhou Jiang patted Xiao Ning on the shoulder and said soothingly, "This has always been the fate of military commanders. Since ancient times, which emperor would not be wary of military commanders who hold military power? What is there to be sad about? I believe you will be able to return safely. By then, you will have achieved great success and fame, and perhaps even this hereditary title can be promoted to a higher rank."
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