Chapter 92: Private tutoring to witness Prince Yong becoming a brother-obsessed brother...
Thud.
A tiny drop of water from the tip of a leaf landed right on Yingxi's nose.
The water droplets were slightly cool, and the sunlight was bright, making Ying Xi even more awake.
He analyzed the battlefield situation for a moment, then said to the soldier, "Lead the way, I'll go take a look."
Walk through the corridor and into the room.
The enemy prisoners were taken to the front hall of the prefectural governor's mansion, which was where the two staff members handled the affairs of the prefecture.
Upon seeing the emperor, the two men were overjoyed and quickly offered him their seats, saying, "Your Majesty, please sit down. We will serve you tea."
Longwu Army pressed down the heads of the rebel soldiers to bow to the emperor.
Kneel down!
Ying Xi waved his hand and went straight to the point: "I admire General Xu as a righteous man and do not wish to mistreat his subordinates. I have the intention to recruit you all and hope that you will switch allegiance to Jiangbei. Are any of you interested?"
Long Wujun pulled out the white cloth that had been used to gag the prisoner: "I'm asking you a question!"
Without a second thought, the prisoner let out a loud shout and bit off his own tongue.
Thick, fresh blood dripped down, and the severed tongue twitched in the pool of blood. The prisoner could no longer utter anything, only making strange, incoherent noises.
Ying Xi shook her head: "Next."
The second one had barely pulled out the gag when he started cursing, calling the Jiangbei court inhumane and Ying Xi a foolish ruler. He even got up and tried to ram his body against the desk in the prefectural governor's office.
Fearing that the traitors would attack the emperor, the Longwu Army had no choice but to execute them on the spot.
Blood was already flowing all over the ground after only two prisoners were interrogated.
The prisoners behind her were all equally stubborn, which had already ruined Ying Xi's mood considerably.
"Take them all away."
"yes!"
The stench of blood forced Ying Xi to move to the study to continue her work.
During this time, Xie Meng led his soldiers to report that he had already reached the new capital, and the Xuzhou troops were also approaching the city. The previously planned two-pronged attack was becoming a reality.
Sweet Commander: "Congratulations, Your Majesty. Your Majesty is about to unify the world."
Ying Xi coughed a few times, took the pills, and drank warm water.
"It's not that easy."
“But I clearly see that the other side only has one city left,” Tian Tong said.
Ying Xi slowly explained, "Look at those prisoners just now, don't they look like they want to fight against me to the end?"
Ying Xi's brow furrowed, as if she were talking to herself: "Why?"
He thought that Sweet Tong couldn't empathize, so he didn't say anything more.
Sweet Tong replied, "Is it like... a long-term relationship?"
"If a relationship drags on without a resolution, things can change, and things could get complicated," Tian Tong chimed in.
Ying Xi paused, then chuckled. The little girl's thinking had become more open, which was commendable: "Perhaps we can also use this analogy, very good."
Sweetie: "Mwah!"
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Ying Xi was preoccupied with state affairs when he suddenly received this task. He raised an eyebrow, seemingly lost in thought, and said, "You're not going to trick him anymore?"
This "he" obviously refers to Xie Qianli.
Sweetheart: "He's recovering from his injuries, and besides, it's not just His Majesty's request; I also want to try something different~"
Sweetie: "I get so full every time I eat that big dog food!!!"
Ying Xi remained silent, shook her head slightly, and a sharp glint flashed in her eyes.
***
"Puppy! Puppy—let me go! Who gave you permission to touch me with your dirty hands? Let me go!"
Prince Yong's shouts echoed throughout the prefectural governor's mansion, and eagles took flight, their feathers fluttering wildly.
Lian Qing caught Prince Yong red-handed in the dining hall; he was feeding Xie Qianli, a sick man, croton seeds.
Lian Qing was furious. This was the pride of their Dragon Martial Army. If Prince Yong hadn't been a prince, beating him would have been the least of their worries!
"His Majesty has summoned me, and I have no choice but to obey. Your Highness, please explain yourself..."
"Coo coo coo!"
Bang.
Lian Qing pushed Prince Yong into the study.
The desk in the study was piled high with folded paper documents.
Prince Yong casually patted his clothes, brushing off the croton leaves from the hem, and stubbornly denied that he had intended to harm the vicious dog.
"sit."
Unexpectedly, the emperor did not confront the dog or stand up for it.
On the other side of the desk, amidst a mountain of documents, the emperor appeared pale and thin, with a small seat placed beside the desk.
Prince Yong felt a seed of doubt rise in his heart and quickly sat down.
He now wants to get close to his elder brother, so he has to be shameless and persistent. But who knew that while he was drugging the vicious dog, his elder brother seemed to have changed his ways? Did he secretly give his elder brother a smart drug?
Prince Yong was completely at a loss, and he felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.
Prince Yong stared intently at his elder brother, the Emperor, as if in a trance, and tentatively asked, "Please give your orders, elder brother."
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Ying Xi glanced at the display screen without changing her expression and said calmly, "Can't I summon you without my permission?"
Prince Yong was already obsessed with Ying Xi, but who would have thought that his elder brother would take the initiative to approach her?
Prince Yong's phoenix eyes brightened slightly. He moved closer to his elder brother, the Emperor, and sat behind a mountain of official documents, greedily scrutinizing the Emperor.
"Your Majesty..." He didn't know what to say.
Strangely, when Prince Yong was actually faced with Ying Xi, who was willing to be close to him, his usual dissatisfaction was filled. Prince Yong's jealousy and unease diminished, and he even sat up straight.
"Please enlighten me, Your Majesty."
"I...cough cough, I..." Ying Xi poured himself a glass of water. He hadn't been working late into the night while he was sick, and the storm and the ship battle had exacerbated his condition.
"The final battle will definitely be a fierce one."
"You heard it that day: Li Ze knew I had no heir and was hoping for my death, fearing something might happen to me before the battle. After my death, the country will be yours. You are my only family in the world. I'm making this clear in advance."
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Prince Yong cried out, "Brother!"
Prince Yong originally wanted to gain some advantage, but when the topic of life and death came up, he couldn't bear it; no one could separate the brothers.
Moreover, no matter how close the vicious dog is to the emperor, it is still an outsider. The one who would give his last words must be the one closest to the emperor.
Thinking about it this way, Prince Yong felt that giving Xie Qianli croton seeds was completely unnecessary.
His thinking was different from ordinary people, and he appreciated even the smallest details immensely.
Prince Yong kowtowed and said, "Your subject does not want the kingdom, your subject only wants your elder brother!"
"Your subject is willing to do anything for you, brother. I would rather die in your place than let you live a long and healthy life!"
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"..." Ying Xi's brows furrowed slightly. A subtle emotion stirred within her.
Actually, the main reason for summoning Prince Yong was to complete a task.
He wanted to ask Prince Yong to help with some state affairs, something within his power, like studying ink and reading memorials, and that would be enough to finish his tasks.
As for those serious matters, they should certainly be discussed, but I didn't expect Dang'er to react so strongly!
Dang'er's affection for him far exceeded expectations.
Yingxi always regarded it as a filial affection, and would guide him when necessary, but she couldn't bear to harm her own younger brother.
"What nonsense are you talking about? I'm not going to die now. If you die in my place, how many more years can my body hold out? After that, I'll have to go with you. How will we face our father and mother in the afterlife?"
"Don't let the illness affect you. I still have things to do. Go out and have some fun. Don't get into fights."
"..." This is incredible! These words have straightened out all of Prince Yong's grime!
Prince Yong's attention was entirely focused on "following you," "seeing his parents together," and "warm entrustment." He didn't think he had misheard; rather, he felt his elder brother had become enlightened. With his brother's doting affection, even a vicious dog was no threat.
—Does a vicious dog deserve to meet their father and mother in the underworld?
Unworthy!
Prince Yong's phoenix eyes narrowed into black crescents, his eagerness bordering on fervor: "Your Majesty, please rest. Your subject will assist you!"
Ying Xi had already given up on tricking him, but Prince Yong had already tied himself to the trap.
Why not take advantage of a task that's offered to you?
The two brothers had been accustomed to using the same workbench since they were young.
Prince Yong picked up his pen and read the memorial to his brother: "Your Majesty, this subject, Su Xueyi, reports..."
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***
While overseeing operations in the rear, Su Xueyi reported two matters.
The first thing is that the barbarian king has asked Princess Huachao for his hand in marriage countless times.
The barbarian king, still not changed by his own bad nature, wanted to take advantage of the chaos of his campaign.
If this matter is not handled properly, any disturbances the barbarian king causes on the border will result in war on both fronts.
How did he become so obsessed with the Flower Festival?
Hua Chao's bright, almond-shaped eyes came alive again before Ying Xi's eyes.
The younger sister refused to get married, and the older brother promised to let her have her way.
Ying Xi leaned back on the dragon throne: "Refuse."
Prince Yong picked up his brush with the speed and grace of a dragon, and wrote with a grin: Marry your mother.
Ying Xi's forehead veins throbbed as she frowned and said, "Rewrite it!"
These words evoked memories of Prince Yong being taught to read by his older brother when he was a child. Prince Yong felt warm inside, and even though he was scolded, he felt as sweet as if he had been given honey.
Prince Yong nuzzled his head almost into Ying Xi's arms: "He wants to marry my sister, so I'm going to scold him. How can I be polite?"
“Your memorial to the barbarian king is not visible; it was given to Su Xueyi. If anyone is going to scold someone, it should be Su Xueyi who does so.”
“That’s too boring! It’s too literary, the barbarian king won’t understand it. If you ask me, write this sentence.” Prince Yong waved the pen in his hand, “Write this sentence.”
Ying Xi chuckled and pushed Yong Wang's head away.
His younger brother used to only cause trouble.
He's still causing trouble, but at least Dang'er has some sense of justice. His elder brother's demands are never high; he can wait for him to progress step by step.
"Just tell them that Hua Chao went to Longxing Temple to pray for blessings and won't be back for three years. Forcibly ending the retreat will affect the fate of the Great Qin Kingdom."
This is what constitutes a reasonable delay.
When Ying Xi made the arrangements, Prince Yong froze for a moment.
It wasn't because of the decision, but because when his brother touched his hair, the soft touch of his fingertips sent a tingling sensation through his entire scalp.
Prince Yong paused, stunned, and then put down his pen.
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"Your Majesty, I report again: The Xiongnu Chanyu gifted the prince a magnificent Ferghana horse. The prince, while riding it at the border, nearly crossed the border."
Prince Yong scoffed, "Such a trivial matter, why would Su Xueyi report it to her elder brother?"
He's about to pick up his pen and start cursing again.
Ying Xi, however, was inspired to give her younger brother some pointers because she thought he was well-behaved. She asked Prince Yong, "What does 'gift' mean?"
“It’s for him,” said Prince Yong.
"What should I call you?"
"Bestowed."
Prince Yong reacted quickly; he was merely stubborn, not stupid, and immediately astutely asked, "Is there a problem with this Chanyu's identity?"
“Uwei Danyu is the prince’s uncle. When he took over the tribe, he promised the gods that he would return all the power to the prince when he came of age,” Yingxi replied.
Prince Yong had little interest in state affairs, so he listened with interest and said listlessly, "Then how should I respond, brother?"
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Ying Xi: "Take out the most magnificent saddlery from my treasury and find a way to sell it to the prince."
Prince Yong was naturally dissatisfied as he wrote, secretly envious: "Even my younger brother doesn't have a fine horse, but my elder brother has managed to gather one for him..."
Ying Xi smiled and looked at him, resting her chin on her hand: "Then what have I bestowed upon you?"
"Money, houses, and precious swords." This is how close relatives get along. Even if there are conflicts between brothers, if one of them takes the initiative to get closer, the other will immediately follow suit.
Prince Yong put his arm around Ying Xi's arm, pressed his face against Ying Xi's shoulder, and said affectionately, "Brother, the dog is too fierce, give me back the knife."
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The younger brother's coquettishness somewhat diluted the solemnity that pervaded the wartime atmosphere.
But Ying Xi remained unmoved, tapping Yong Wang's brow: "I have never given you a fast horse because I don't want you to run wild and get into trouble. I confiscated your weapons because I'm afraid you'll get hurt in a fight. I'm doing this for your own good."
“That Xiongnu man, Wuwei, is treacherous; he wants to kill his nephew. I'll go and add fuel to the fire, watching them fight amongst themselves from across the river.” Yingxi concluded, “Dang’er, in handling state affairs, one should be able to see the big picture from small details.”
But how could Prince Yong possibly listen to such advice?
All that remained in my mind was the constantly repeating phrase: "I am doing this for your own good."
Prince Yong felt that he had come full circle. He had harbored suspicion and resentment towards his brother for many years, but now the resentment had dissipated and the clouds had cleared. The best person for him in the world was still his brother, and no one else.
Prince Yong tightened his grip on Ying Xi's arm.
Under the guise of coquetry, she was actually taking advantage of the situation. Prince Yong secretly pulled Ying Xi from his shoulder to his waist, his nose twitching slightly as he inhaled the sweet air between them.
He assumed his brother was unaware and even hoped that his brother would tacitly approve.
His hand was rather restless; his fingertips hooked around Ying Xi's slender waist and tightened their grip. His brother's waist was sensitive; a ticklish spot would inevitably make him tremble.
If his elder brother truly had feelings for him, then he should naturally gravitate towards him, and the matter would be accomplished. Prince Yong secretly harbored these thoughts.
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But what she received was a serious expression from Ying Xi.
The emperor remained motionless and said, "I have promised that Hua Chao's marriage will be decided by her, and the same applies to you. If there is a suitable candidate for your princess, I will respect your choice. Dang'er, did you hear me?"
The summer day is warm.
"..." Prince Yong suddenly shuddered.
This was his brother reminding him again that there was no possibility of any other relationship between the two of them besides that of brothers.
Even though she had told her brother her feelings countless times, both openly and secretly, he still loved her and didn't stop her from accepting his love.
Ying Dang clenched his teeth tightly, his arms stiff, and sweat beaded on his brow!
His desire swelled, and countless times in his mind he wanted to sever the blood ties binding them. He clenched his fingers tightly inward, drawing blood from his palm!
He wanted to become one with the other person, flesh and blood.
The younger brother is clearly the closest person in the world, yet he cannot do the most intimate things with his older brother.
Why? ? ?
The thought of self-destruction resurfaced in Prince Yong's mind.
If he threatens suicide, is there any possibility that this love will change? Will he still do it?
The obsessive evil thoughts in Yongwang's mind were about to go to extremes, but they were stopped by the blood of Mr. Qiao flowing from the secret compartment in his memory.
He now worships the old man's memorial tablet every day, and with each worship, his remorse grows stronger.
Morality can impose invisible constraints on people; he has been subtly shackled.
Prince Yong despises himself in his current state!
Prince Yong still bit his lower lip and replied stiffly, "I don't want to get married right now. Don't send people into my mansion to keep me confined."
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Task completed. Currently running normally. Please continue.
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A flashing message appeared on the dating system interface, and Ying Xi glanced at it without showing any emotion.
He didn't know what important news it was, and was about to click to open it when the study door in front of him suddenly opened.
Click.
Lian Qing entered without warning, his face filled with panic, and he almost stumbled in front of Ying Xi:
"This humble general deserves to die!"
"Frontline situation: The eastern and western fronts converge at the foot of the new capital. They have been defeated in three battles against the enemy. The enemy has no prisoners of war, and none of the soldiers who charged into battle survived."
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