Outside Chang'an Residence, two guards even stopped Xie Shaoling from entering.
"I'll hold them off for Your Highness, you go in first!" Xie Shaoling said, and immediately attacked them.
Ye Jingchen swaggered into Chang'an Residence. The courtyard was deserted and quiet.
He first went to Xie Chang'an's study, but didn't see him, so he went to the inner room.
The layout of the inner room was immediately apparent. As soon as he entered, he saw Xie Chang'an lying on the bed.
Ye Jingchen instantly felt resentful.
He had already finished the morning court session, had breakfast, and even went to the government office, yet Xie Chang'an still hadn't gotten up.
Is this reasonable?
"Xie Chang'an, the sun's already high in the sky, and you're still not up—"
Ye Jingchen's teasing words came to an abrupt halt when he saw the marks on Xie Chang'an's face.
He finally understood why Xie Chang'an had placed two guards outside Chang'an Residence to stop him.
Now I know why Xie Shaoling had such a gloating expression when he heard that he was going to find Xie Chang'an!
They also learned why Ye Jinghe insisted that he take revenge himself and not let him come to Xie Chang'an.
Ye Jinghe's facial scars were shorter than the knuckle of one of his fingers, but Xie Chang'an's facial scars were longer than his entire finger and much deeper, making them look particularly shocking.
"Little Chang'an, you only got a beating, why are you hiding it?" Xie Shaoling walked into the inner room at this moment, his face full of ill intent.
“Your Highness, your rebellious son has been incredibly audacious and offended the Fifth Prince. I have already personally taught him a lesson. Look—” Xie Shaoling said, stepping forward and directly lifting Xie Chang'an's blanket. He lifted one of his hands, rolled up his sleeve, and three red marks came into Ye Jingchen's view.
"Hmph—" His movements were not gentle. When he rolled up his sleeve, he probably touched the wound, and Xie Chang'an's face was distorted with pain. He couldn't help but cry out.
The injuries on his face and arms alone were far more severe than those on Ye Jinghe's body.
Given Xie Chang'an's personality, if he only had these four scars, he wouldn't have been lying in bed until now!
Therefore, he must have even more injuries!
Ye Jingchen originally wanted to confront Xie Chang'an, but seeing how miserable Xie Chang'an was, he couldn't bring himself to say anything.
Xie Chang'an's expression at this moment filled Ye Jingchen with sympathy for him.
"Uncle Xie, I really didn't come here to interrogate you. I just came to ask Xie Chang'an for some ointment to reduce swelling and bruising." Ye Jingchen was glad that he had already thought of an excuse before coming.
"I see—you two chat, I'll be going now!" Xie Shaoling said, putting down Xie Chang'an's hand, then pulling down his sleeve to cover the injury on his arm, and then leaving in a few quick steps.
Xie Chang'an's murderous gaze remained fixed on Xie Shaoling until he could no longer see him.
After he looked away, he stared straight at the ceiling, looking utterly hopeless.
"Uh... Xie Chang'an, your father really went all out..." Ye Jingchen said awkwardly, trying to make conversation.
Xie Chang'an ignored him.
Ultimately, the beating he received was inextricably linked to Ye Jingchen!
"Your injury is so serious, have you applied any medicine?" Ye Jingchen glanced at Xie Chang'an's face and immediately looked away.
That's so tragic!
How could Xie Shaoling bring himself to do it?
If he knew that Xie Chang'an was beaten by his good father and Ye Jinghe, two against one, in front of Ye Jinghe, he would probably sympathize with him even more.
Xie Chang'an still ignored him.
His good father said that he had hit the prince, and if the emperor found out, he would be furious. Therefore, he could not take medicine for his injury now, otherwise the beating would have been for nothing!
He was in so much pain that he couldn't sleep all night!
"How about I apply the medicine for you?" Ye Jingchen asked somewhat guiltily.
After all, Ye Jinghe only came to cause trouble for Xie Chang'an because of him.
Xie Chang'an was beaten so badly, I hope he doesn't suffer any lasting effects, since he's going to guard the northern frontier in the future.
Xie Chang'an turned his head to the side facing inwards, refusing to look at him.
"Don't worry, Jinghe said he wants to avenge himself, so he won't complain to Father Emperor," Ye Jingchen said to Xie Chang'an as he walked to the bedside.
"Who is it that deserves revenge?!" Xie Chang'an originally didn't want to pay attention to him, but after hearing this, he was so angry that he turned his head, his eyes blazing with fury, and asked angrily.
When he got angry, the injuries on his face looked even more terrible.
"Uh—wasn't this injury on you inflicted by Uncle Xie?" Ye Jingchen chuckled awkwardly.
"You mean you want to get that little madman to get revenge when you find another chance?" Xie Chang'an asked through gritted teeth, his mind practically contorting with rage.
"This is between the two of you. I'm an outsider, I won't interfere!" Ye Jingchen said, waving his hand.
Xie Chang'an said self-deprecatingly, "What a fine outsider!"
“Jinghe is my younger brother, and you are my ally. You are both very important to me, and I would be heartbroken if either of you got hurt! Of course, I hope that you two can get along well and live happily together!” Ye Jingchen said sincerely.
"Hmph, you dare say you're not here today to demand an explanation?!" Xie Chang'an knew this man all too well and wouldn't be fooled by his sweet talk.
"No, I'm here to ask for medicine for Jinghe!" Ye Jingchen said without batting an eye.
For some reason, Ye Jingchen's excuse only made Xie Chang'an angrier.
"Why waste my medicine on that little madman's minor injuries? No! I won't give it to him!" Xie Chang'an turned his head away from Ye Jingchen, out of sight, out of mind!
"Can I ask for a bottle for myself?" Ye Jingchen asked shamelessly.
"Didn't I give you a bottle before? With that little scrape on your waist, you think you can use a whole bottle? Did you eat it?!" Xie Chang'an laughed angrily.
When he didn't know Ye Jingchen's tricks, all he wanted was to get medicine for the little madman.
“Jinghe was injured, wasn’t he? Doctor Zhang said your ointment was more effective, so I used it on him.”
“If I use it on him, I won’t have any left, right? That’s why I came here specifically to ask you for another bottle to keep on hand, just in case!” Ye Jingchen said with a smile.
"Since you don't cherish it yourself, why should I give it to you again?" Xie Chang'an felt like he was about to explode with anger.
"Doesn't that little madman hate me? If he has any backbone, he shouldn't use my medicine!"
"He doesn't actually hate you that much, really. He won't let me see his injuries, and he won't let me bother you!" Ye Jingchen tried to ease the tension between them.
"Do you even believe what you're saying?" Xie Chang'an sneered.
He knew exactly what Ye Jing was planning!
Ye Jinghe didn't want Ye Jingchen to come simply because he didn't want Ye Jingchen to know that he was ten times worse off than Ye Jingchen!
Xie Chang'an thought for a moment and realized that since Ye Jingchen was here, he shouldn't waste such a good opportunity.
Anyone can play the victim.
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