Chapter 77 Chapter 77
Perhaps because he was still thinking about Xiao Jingzhao before going to bed, Jiang Huai also saw Xiao Jingzhao in his dream.
However, it seems that this is not the Xiao Jingzhao in this world he is in, but another Xiao Jingzhao. Jiang Huai does not seem to exist in this world. Jiang Huai only saw Xiao Jingzhao come to Anyuan Mansion in disguise, looking for an opportunity to meet Wei Xuan, and then devote himself to the cause of revenge and rebellion. The people around him are either his subordinates or his enemies.
Jiang Huai watched as the other party slowly accumulated strength until it burst out at the final moment, sweeping across the Great Zhou and ascending the throne to become emperor.
However, over the past five years, his actions had become increasingly ruthless, and even after ascending the throne, this didn't seem to change. His methods of governing the court were extremely cruel, and the court officials reacted strongly to this. After all, in their impression, Xiao Jingzhao was still the dignified and gentle Crown Prince, and even now that he had ascended the throne, his temperament wouldn't have changed drastically. But now...
Although the Great Zhou had improved under Xiao Jingzhao's governance, the court had become increasingly quiet. There was no one close to Xiao Jingzhao left. The old emperor had died of illness in imprisonment, the queen had passed away long ago, some of the remaining princes had been killed, and some who stayed were also trembling with fear.
Jiang Huai noticed that there was a familiar person in the group. The person who had previously revealed Xiao Jingzhao's identity was also a prince, and from the name he turned out to be the protagonist of the original text.
Seeing Xiao Zeyang's cautious look, Jiang Huai suddenly thought of what was said in the original comment section. Xiao Zeyang relied on hiding to avoid every butcher knife wielded by Xiao Jingzhao, otherwise it would not be his turn to ascend the throne.
Or, if Xiao Jingzhao had not been injured by frequent battles and died young, Xiao Zeyang might not have survived.
In the dream, Jiang Huai also saw Wei Xuan. Jiang Huai didn't know if he overestimated his status. Without him, Wei Xuan was respectful to Xiao Jingzhao even in Anyuan Mansion. After returning to Kyoto and Xiao Jingzhao ascended the throne, Wei Xuan's attitude became even more respectful, because the difference between the monarch and the minister was too great, even if they were uncle and nephew, it was useless.
Seeing Xiao Jingzhao like this, Jiang Huai finally understood what it meant to be truly alone.
The Xiao Jingzhao in the dream might have been accustomed to this matter a long time ago, and didn't even think it was a big deal. Maybe he even thought that this would allow him to do a better job in his position as emperor. But looking at Xiao Jingzhao like this, and then looking at the Xiao Jingzhao he knew, Jiang Huai felt his throat tighten and he was a little breathless.
Xiao Jingzhao was like a fish forced ashore. After a long time, even suffocation was considered normal, but he had seen him swimming freely in the water.
Jiang Huai wanted to touch him, but in his dream he could only look at everything in the dream and could not touch anything, so he could only watch.
The more he looked at it, the more depressed he felt. Jiang Huai unconsciously covered his chest.
After dealing with state affairs, Xiao Jingzhao hurried back to see Jiang Huai. As soon as he entered the hall, he saw Jiang Huai frowning with one hand covering his heart. If it weren't for Jiang Huai's rosy complexion, Xiao Jingzhao almost thought Jiang Huai was sick.
"Huai'er, Huai'er?" Xiao Jingzhao took a few steps forward, gently rubbing Jiang Huai's chest, and calling softly. He was afraid that Jiang Huai was in a nightmare. It would be best to wake Jiang Huai up quickly at this time, but he couldn't let Jiang Huai wake up suddenly, otherwise his body couldn't bear it. He could only let him wake up slowly.
As he heard the calls from his ears, Jiang Huai found that the scene in front of him was becoming more and more blurred, and the stuffiness in his heart was slowly fading.
When Jiang Huai finally opened his eyes and woke up, that emotion had subsided to a negligible level, and even the content of his dream seemed a little unclear.
"Don't be afraid, those are all dreams." Seeing Jiang Huai wake up, Xiao Jingzhao carefully observed Jiang Huai's expression and found that he was not too panicked, but rather a little melancholy. However, this did not affect him from saying words to comfort Jiang Huai.
"Dream?" Jiang Huai was still confused. "What dream?"
"No, it seems like I had a dream." Jiang Huai frowned unconsciously. After hearing what Xiao Jingzhao said, his depressed mood seemed to come back again. He raised his hand to rub his chest.
Just as Jiang Huai started, he found that Xiao Jingzhao had already started massaging him without him having to do anything. While massaging, he asked, "Is it better now? Do you want more pressure?"
Xiao Jingzhao was afraid that if he rubbed too lightly it would be useless, but he was also afraid that if he rubbed too hard it would make Jiang Huai uncomfortable.
"How can I be so fragile?" Jiang Huai shook his head, but when Xiao Jingzhao rubbed his chest, the uncomfortable feeling was indeed relieved a lot.
Jiang Huai finally understood why he died of depression. This feeling of depression was really unpleasant. He didn't know what he dreamed about, but he felt so uncomfortable. Jiang Huai had had many dreams before, but this was the first time that his dream affected his reality.
but……
Jiang Huai looked at Xiao Jingzhao who was sitting next to him, and unconsciously reached out and touched Xiao Jingzhao's face.
A hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Jingzhao's eyes, but although he didn't know why Jiang Huai did this, he still lowered his head to make it easier for Jiang Huai to touch him. After all, this was the first time in these few days that Jiang Huai was so close to him.
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