Nowhere to hide
Wei Shao's breathing stagnated.
He had imagined many answers in his mind, but he never expected Philo to say this.
"You have no objection?"
"Why do you object?" Philo looked at him and said seriously, "You also said that there is no one more suitable than you."
Wei Shao: “…”
For a moment, he suddenly felt a little regretful - regretting that he had not been more excessive and worse during the day.
Wei Shao's Adam's apple rolled slightly, and he couldn't help but take a step forward, holding Fei Luo's cheek, and said in a slightly deep voice: "Do you know what a lifelong mark means?"
When it comes to lifelong marking, the females are always the ones who suffer. The Zerg's genes determine that a male can mark dozens of females, but once a female is marked for life by a male, she can no longer be appeased by other males.
This was originally a natural balance between the disparity in power between male and female Zerg, but now it has become the culprit for the male Zerg to dominate the female Zerg.
Philo frowned slightly: "Do I look like a child who knows nothing?"
Of course not. Wei Shao thought to himself.
He stared at Philo's eyes and came to a conclusion that shocked his heart - Philo was willing to be marked by him for life.
Although the doctor said in the hospital that lifelong marking can give the female insect a sense of security...how could Philo be someone who would be driven by instinct?
Philo trusted him far more than he thought.
Wei Shao felt like a lucky beggar who was hit by a huge cake. He suddenly felt dizzy and his heart almost jumped out of his chest with excitement.
His throat was a little dry: "Aren't you afraid? Not afraid of me..."
"You won't," Philo replied without hesitation, "You are good to me."
Wei Shao's eyes could hardly move away from Philo at all. Those ambiguous and vague memories became catalysts at this moment.
But Philo tilted his head higher, exposing his fragile neck completely, which was blindingly pale. "Do you want to mark it?"
The faint pheromones diffused in this small space. Wei Shao felt that his rationality was not enough. He pinched his palm hard and barely calmed down.
He looked away and said stiffly, "No need for marking between us."
Philo seemed puzzled and asked, "Why?"
Wei Shao: "Because——"
Because there is always a sense of uneasiness in my heart.
He didn't know whether the progress bar that Ji Peiyan mentioned was true or false. If it was true, why couldn't he see it? Was his stay or departure determined by chance?
In the past, he was afraid that he would not be able to go back because he did not like this strange world. But now he is afraid of going back without any warning because there are people he cares about in this world.
He held Filo's face, discarded those high-sounding excuses, lowered his eyes and said: "Anyway, it's not possible now, but don't worry, except for not marking, everything else is the same. Every time your blood is violent, I will appear by your side."
Philo's originally clear eyes dimmed a little, but he still nodded without objection: "Okay."
Wei Shao ruffled his hair again: "Just stay here, I'll go get the food."
Philo held him back again.
This time, Wei Shao squatted down in front of him, his voice was more gentle than ever before: "What's wrong?"
Philo: "I'm not hungry."
He lowered his head under Wei Shao's gentle gaze and said shyly, "I still feel a little uncomfortable..."
“…”
Wei Shao said in a hoarse voice: "Then I'll ask them to put it at the door, and you...close your eyes."
Fei Luo closed his eyelashes obediently as he was told. Wei Shao unwrapped the blanket wrapped around him and leaned over to cover him.
This time he did not see Philo's tears.
-
After all, Kewei was a legitimate nobleman, and there was no way he could swallow the beating he received from Wei Shao.
But it was not glorious to talk about this matter, so the emperor sent a secret letter to Philo, inviting him to the palace.
This kind of secret letter has always been received only by retainers, and this is the first time for Philo.
"I'll go with you." Wei Shao leaned over.
"..." Philo glanced at him, "What are you doing?"
Wei Shao glanced at his face and smiled: "You don't think I want to take the blame, do you? I'm not stupid. In the eyes of outsiders, we are now honored and disgraced as one. I won't do anything rash."
After a pause, he snorted, "I just want to see what he is up to."
It’s better not to help that Kweiyi steal his wife.
Philo nodded calmly: "Then let's go together."
Wei Shao really loved this contrast in him. His Adam's apple moved and he couldn't help laughing again: "Why are you..."
Philo gave him a questioning look.
——Why are there two faces on the bed and outside the bed?
I dare not say that.
Wei Shao glanced at his rosy lips and changed the subject casually: "How are you feeling recently? Shall I take you to the hospital for a checkup?"
Philo was a little reluctant: "Okay, can we not go?"
Wei Shao said nothing.
Philo tugged at his sleeve, and when he got no response, he had to lower his eyes and compromise: "Okay."
-
Wei Shao had given notice in advance, and this time the same old expert was treating them.
The doctor looked at their inspection report from left to right, then at Wei Shao and then at Philo, his brows furrowed.
Wei Shao asked about Philo's condition at home at least three times a day. Philo's health had been fine for a long time, and he came here just to be on the safe side.
But now seeing the doctor's expression, Wei Shao's heart was lifted again: "Doctor, is there any problem?"
The doctor pushed up his glasses and said, "All indicators are stable and pretty good. There are no major problems..."
Wei Shao immediately became nervous: "What's the small problem?"
The doctor frowned: "The activity value of the spiritual sea is low... Come here."
He waved to Philo.
Philo came over in response.
“Have you been feeling aches, aches, lethargy, or fatigue lately?”
Wei Shao immediately looked at Philo.
Philo was silent for a moment, then nodded very slowly and lightly: "A little bit."
Wei Shao panicked: "Why didn't you tell me before? Doctor, what's going on?"
The doctor pushed his glasses up again, glanced at the lively Wei Shao, and asked uncertainly: "...Did you not take the medicine according to the doctor's orders?"
Wei Shao frowned and shook his head: "No, I only drank it twice."
The doctor was silent for two seconds: "Oh."
What does "oh" mean?
Wei Shao asked hurriedly: "Doctor, how do you treat this? Is it serious?"
"No need for treatment," the doctor shifted his gaze to the optical computer and said nonchalantly, "Just exercise some restraint. Don't do anything to comfort him within three days after you go back... and don't be too intimate with him. Your pheromones may make him unable to refuse."
“…”
boom--
Wei Shao's face turned as red as a boiled shrimp.
Even when he got on the car for the return trip, Wei Shao was still burning with fever. He blew in the wind for a long time before he said with difficulty: "I'm sorry... I thought the more the better."
"..." Fei Luo'ergen's face was also red, and he shook his head silently, "It doesn't matter."
“…”
Wei Shao condemned himself in his heart. He stroked Fei Luo's hair and said in a calm tone, "If you feel uncomfortable in the future, you must tell me."
Philo nodded.
After a moment of silence, he added softly, "It's not uncomfortable."
Wei Shao's hands froze.
He closed his eyes very slowly and recited the Tao Te Ching in his mind.
-
Because the emperor had only invited Philo, Wei Shao could only go in as an attendant.
Philo handed his pistol to the attendant outside the palace, and then he and Wei Shao went in one after another.
Not only the emperor was waiting for Philo in the palace, but also Kwei and several princes, including the eldest prince Fred and the fourth prince Adrian, who were no strangers to Wei Shao.
The emperor smiled brightly at Fei Luo and directly arranged the most distinguished guest seat for him. The palace servant quickly brought a wet handkerchief for washing hands. Wei Shao stood up and wiped Fei Luo's hands carefully.
Kvi and the Emperor discovered his presence almost at the same time, followed by Adrian.
Kewei glared at him sinisterly, his pair of phoenix eyes almost staring Wei Shao into a sieve.
Adrian let out a noisy laugh.
The emperor glanced at him, and he shrugged, returning to his proud and dignified look.
"The child standing there, I remember your name is... Wei Shao?" The emperor called out his name accurately.
Wei Shao stood up straight and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, you still remember me."
The emperor glanced at Keweiyi subtly, and then turned to Wei Shao again: "Since you are here, please take a seat together."
"I called you here today for no other reason than to have a simple meal together and chat about family matters. It is not convenient to have a palace banquet with so many people watching." The emperor smiled kindly.
Philo nodded: "I understand, thank you, Your Majesty."
Next, the emperor really did as he said, and seemed to just invite Philo to have a simple meal, and from time to time he shared with Philo which dishes were new.
Kweiyi, who was standing by, watched coldly as Wei Shao took care of Filo's meal without saying a word.
The emperor suddenly asked, "Philo, has the matter you mentioned last time been resolved?"
Philo put down his cutlery: "What does your majesty mean?"
The emperor smiled helplessly: "Child, you have to be told clearly before you understand... I am asking, has His Excellency Wei Shao's attitude changed?"
Wei Shao stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I appreciate your concern. Fei Luo and I have decided to get the marriage certificate in a few days. It just so happens that I am here today to ask for your blessing."
The emperor laughed out loud: "Well, I guessed this day would come at the last palace banquet. As you wish, I will give you the title of earl as a gift. How about that?"
Wei Shao's heart skipped a beat.
That's not what the emperor said last time, and earl is a title that only insects of royal blood can have... This doesn't make sense at all.
"Your Majesty, I will not accept a title without merit. Besides, I accidentally offended Duke Kwiy not long ago. I am very grateful that you did not blame me. I really feel unworthy of the title." Wei Shao said, "If Your Majesty insists on congratulating us, then please do us the honor of being our witness on the wedding day."
The emperor looked at him thoughtfully, then smiled and said, "I have also heard about Kwieyi's story... It's just that this child is still infatuated. If you hadn't explained it clearly today, I'm afraid I would have to ask Philo for him."
He sighed softly, "In that case, then it's up to you. I just remember that Felix of the Capet family is also getting married. Then you two couples can hold your wedding together in the palace."
Fei Luo and Wei Shao looked at each other, stood up at the same time and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Adrian put his fork down heavily, and the plate made a sharp sound.
The emperor looked over with cold eyes: "Adrian, what's going on?"
Adrian smiled, shaking all over: "I'm so happy for Admiral Philo and His Excellency Wei Shao... so happy that I want to get married too."
The emperor frowned, as if he was about to get angry, but in the end he just said gently: "Okay, when you find a male insect you like, your father will arrange it for you."
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, he emphasized the word "male insect".
Adrian said nothing more as he crushed the small piece of cake in front of him into powder with his fork.
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