Chapter 2021 Imperial Uncle, the World is Now in My Hands (10)
So, whose house is this?
The two people inside both looked towards the door, and it was Granny Qi who spoke first: "Your Highness, have you finished reviewing the memorials?"
"Hmm." Shen Linyuan nodded, subconsciously slinging the food box behind his back and hiding it, his ear tips turning a few red spots.
But stubbornly and proudly, it refused to open its mouth!
As long as he doesn't say anything, no one will know that he secretly cares about this kid, and he won't feel embarrassed in this situation.
The Regent stepped inside, and while Si Jin was picking up food with his head down, he quickly placed the food box on the table. Without bowing, he sat down opposite the boy, reverting to his usual aloof demeanor.
"What brings Your Highness here?"
Si Jin finished taking a bite of mutton and replied casually, "Find a place to stay."
Shen Linyuan was taken aback: "Isn't there room in the palace...?"
"If I want to be closer to my royal uncle and care about his well-being, then..." As he spoke, the boy wiped his mouth with a handkerchief and broke into a handsome smile, "...so that I can have a handkerchief to use."
After saying that, he turned to look at Granny Qi to the side: "Granny, do I have a room to sleep in?"
"have."
"Then, is it alright if I sleep in the same courtyard as my royal uncle?"
Shen Linyuan: "No..."
Granny Qi: "Alright, come here, Your Highness, this old servant will take you there."
Over the years, Shen Linyuan was actually raised by Granny Qi. Rather than calling her Shen Linyuan's wet nurse, she was more like his mother, even closer than his own mother.
The Shen family is a family of generals, which has been passed down for three generations. Shen Linyuan accompanied his father to the battlefield when he was young, and every battle he fought was exhilarating.
But when he was fourteen, the war took an unexpected turn. Somehow, the enemy forces found their command tent and annihilated the entire Shen family with perfect accuracy.
Granny Qi was a forward at the time, the only female forward in the entire team.
Entrusted by General Shen, he risked his life to bring Shen Linyuan out and taught him martial arts and military strategy.
Now that she's old, she can't stay idle and loves to cook in the kitchen, but no one in the household dares to treat her like a servant.
But Shen Linyuan was used to being aloof and rarely praised her; he was even stern and unsmiling, which frustrated Granny Qi.
Si Jin's words came at just the right time.
Seeing that the nanny had taken Si Jin out, Shen Linyuan could only frown and remind him, "Um... he can also sleep in the side room. Although the bed is a bit small, it's just right for him."
"Okay, okay, I know."
Listening to Granny Qi's perfunctory response, Shen Linyuan's temples throbbed. He didn't know why, but he always felt that Si Jin was a nemesis to him.
Rubbing his temples, he confirmed with the nanny that the child had fallen asleep in the side room before returning to his bedroom with peace of mind.
Throughout history, every change of imperial power has been accompanied by bloodshed and slaughter. Initially, he intended to make the eldest prince the emperor.
Because that one is obedient, brainless, cowardly, and easy to control.
He had also uncovered some clues about the massacre of the Shen family back then, and naturally he wouldn't let the heartless Nangong royal family get away with it.
Holding the position of regent, instead of using the emperor to command the feudal lords, would be a waste to simply have a good time.
But if Xiao Sijin continues like this, the throne...
Shen Linyuan sighed, habitually removed his clothes, and was pondering which person to choose as his little puppet when a slightly cool hand gently stroked his back.
Her slightly calloused fingertips lightly traced the scars on his back, inch by inch, carefully defining them: "Royal Uncle."
Her voice was soft and husky, which made Shen Linyuan furious.
The boy spoke calmly, his voice revealing a desire beyond his years: "This scar is quite long, and there are many other small wounds as well."
"It's heartbreaking to see."
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