Song Yalan had just gotten into the car and hadn't even asked Si Muyang what he wanted to see her about.
The man stepped on the gas and drove off.
She asked in surprise, "Where are you taking me so late?"
A slight smile appeared on the emperor's lips as he said leisurely, "Don't speak."
Song Yalan looked at the road outside the car window, then at the man in front of her.
I have absolutely no idea what this man is up to.
She had always been Si Muyang's subordinate, and Si Muyang had never done this before.
The car eventually stopped on a quiet side road where there was no one, not even a streetlight.
As the car's headlights were turned off, the entire car blended into the surrounding night.
In the dead of winter, a biting wind blew through the car, and the cold air seeped in freely through the cracks in the car doors.
Song Yalan tightened her military overcoat and asked, "Comrade Si, did you bring me here because you have something important to say?"
The emperor leaned back in his chair and sighed, saying, "I do have something important to tell you. But seeing you, do I really think it's that important? I'm sorry to disturb your rest."
Song Yalan said, "Just tell me what's wrong! I'm your assistant, and I should help you with whatever it is."
The emperor said, "Your brother is in love with my wife. Are you aware of this?"
Song Yalan's expression froze on her face, as if she had been frozen by the temperature.
She said haltingly, "Well... my brother did mention to me that he likes Xiao Kui... but don't worry, Xiao Kui only has eyes for you! My brother is just having a one-sided crush."
The emperor shook his head and said, "I'm afraid things aren't as simple as you and I think. This time, your brother saved me and Xiao Kui. Xiao Kui feels she owes your brother two lives..."
Although I've already told her that I'll pay back whatever I owe your brother, she still can't get over it.
Your brother came to my house today, and we had a few arguments about Xiao Kui.
I never expected... I really never expected... that he, a professional in the medical field, would say such a thing..."
Song Yalan hurriedly asked, "What did my brother say?"
The emperor said slowly, "He told Xiao Kui that my temper has changed a lot... He also said that I can't do what a man should do..."
He bowed his head in anguish, burying his face in his hands.
Looking at the man in pain before her, Song Yalan couldn't help but gently pat his back.
She said, "My brother... how could my brother say such a thing?"
The emperor raised his head and looked at Song Yalan, his voice hoarse as he said, "Do you think I'm lying to you?"
Song Yalan shook her head and said, "No... that's not what I meant."
The king said, "Your brother told Xiao Kui that he felt my temperament had changed a lot, so Xiao Kui doubted whether I was really Si Muyang!"
Ha! Your brother actually said something like that! I'm not Si Muyang, who am I? Tell me who I am!
He suddenly reached out, grabbed Song Yalan's shoulder, and forcefully pulled her in front of him!
Seeing the man suddenly lose control, Song Yalan quickly tried to calm him down.
"Comrade Si, don't worry! My brother... my brother probably didn't mean that."
The emperor said, "That's what he meant. He was implying to Xiao Kui that I am a fake Si Muyang."
Yalan, you've worked by my side for so many years, tell me, am I the real Si Muyang or a fake Si Muyang?
I'm being driven crazy by his words! He knows perfectly well that during the time I was taken away, the secret agents gave me a lot of drugs, and the side effects of these drugs are drowsiness, amnesia, and brain damage.
I really can't remember some things from the past... and I'm so badly hurt that I'm worried Xiao Kui's feelings for me will fade.
I was worried about Xiaokui, and he said I was different from before! He also told Xiaokui that I couldn't have children and couldn't do what men are supposed to do!
He slandered me in front of Xiao Kui! Even if he wants to pursue Xiao Kui, he shouldn't do such a despicable thing!
Song Yalan nodded and said, "You're right. Even if my brother wants to pursue Xiao Kui, he shouldn't do such a despicable thing..."
But...is there some misunderstanding? Maybe you're overthinking it.
The emperor gripped Song Yalan's shoulders and shook her violently. She raised her voice and said, "I overheard him talking to Xiao Kui. How could I misunderstand him? He'll stop at nothing to pursue Xiao Kui! And he's even slandering me?"
Yalan! Do you believe it or not? Xiaokui's attitude towards me has changed! She's hesitant about remarrying me!
You know how I feel about Xiao Kui. I love her so much, yet she was swayed by your brother's few words and no longer wants to remarry me.
This statement surprised Song Yalan.
In Song Yalan's eyes, Cheng Xiao Kui and Si Muyang's love was stronger than gold. Cheng Xiao Kui's feelings for Si Muyang would never change!
She said doubtfully, "Impossible, right? Xiao Kui has changed her mind about you? Just because of what my brother said?"
The emperor nodded vigorously. "Yes, it's all because of what your brother said! Ya Lan, tell me, who am I? Am I Si Muyang?"
Looking at the out-of-control man, Song Yalan nodded frantically, "You are Si Muyang! If you are not Si Muyang, then who are you?"
My brother... How could my brother say such a thing? Even if he likes Xiaokui, he shouldn't pursue her this way..."
The emperor suddenly pulled Song Yalan into his arms, resting his head on her shoulder.
He choked up as he said, "Yalan, you're the best! You believed me! Even Xiaokui doubted me, but you were willing to believe me! I never knew your feelings for me were so deep and so pure!"
Song Yalan said, "Xiao Kui's feelings for you are deeper than mine. She can't possibly change her feelings for you because of what my brother said! I think you should trust her."
She instinctively leaned back, and Si Muyang actually rested his head on her shoulder. Si Muyang was so close to her; the only distance between them was a few pieces of clothing and a military overcoat.
In this day and age, this distance is beyond the scope of ordinary friends. Even couples in love rarely make such intimate gestures.
Her back was leaning against the car door; she had nowhere left to retreat.
The man's breath brushed against her neck, enveloping her in an intimate atmosphere.
Her mind was completely in a mess; she couldn't think straight at all...
The king said, “I’m thinking, Xiao Kui is so easily convinced by your brother’s words. It’s probably because she despises me for not being able to do what a man should do… I’m a useless person now, so she despises me…”
Song Yalan said, "No, Xiao Kui isn't that shallow... How could she... dislike you because of something like this?"
The emperor's head was still resting on Song Yalan's shoulder, but his hand was not gripping her shoulder.
His hands slowly embraced Song Yalan...
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