Zhou Siheng watched with cold eyes as Xie Yunqi went from a favored child to a local hegemon. The gap he endured was enormous. If he had learned that he was eliminated early, he would probably have rebelled.
Xie Yunqi could actually endure everything calmly, and this character alone was worth learning from.
"arrive."
After getting off the carriage, Zhou Siheng once again witnessed the simplicity of the Qin Palace. Compared with the Qin Palace in the capital, the Qin Palace at this time was just an empty shell, with nothing inside.
Xu Jing said, "You go sit in the hall first. I'll go to the study to take care of some things. I'll have dinner with you after I'm done."
"good."
Xu Jing beckoned, and a maid came over and said, "This servant pays respects to the prince."
"No need for formalities. Have your servants serve tea to Lord Zhou. It's too cold in the house. Remember to add two more stoves. Also, have the kitchen prepare the meal as soon as possible. Let me know when it's ready."
"Yes."
Xu Jing has not rested since arriving in Lanzhou.
Most of the property that Concubine Lin had prepared for him was used by Xu Jing to fill the bottomless pit of Lanzhou. Whether it was disaster relief or interpersonal relationships, Xu Jing had to give a lot of money to win back the unity of the people.
Although Lanzhou was his fiefdom, 30% of his annual income had to go to the imperial court. He had no money, the land was sparsely populated, and he was under constant surveillance. Faced with such a heavy calamity, Xu Jing was as busy as a top, falling asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow. He had no time to worry about his romantic interests.
It was not until 021 reported the situation in the capital to him that he realized what a remarkable thing Xie Yunxiu had done.
Xie Yunxiu is worthy of being the original owner's number one fan. The assist came so unexpectedly, but the effect was quite good.
Zhou Siheng had given up on the idea of ​​continuing to nurse Lin Wanru and had come to Lanzhou to find him. He had to make good use of the manpower that was delivered to his doorstep!
It was already evening when Xu Jing finished his work. The maid Luluo came to inform Xu Jing that dinner was ready. Xu Jing then moved to the living room to have dinner with Zhou Siheng.
Zhou Siheng, a son of an aristocratic family, ate his meals in a leisurely manner, upholding the traditional aristocratic tradition. After finishing his meal, Xu Jing said, "It's getting late. Sir Zhou, if you have anything to say, we'll talk tomorrow. Someone, take Sir Zhou home."
"Your Highness, I have something I want to talk to you about in private."
"Oh?" Xu Jing raised an eyebrow and asked, "Is there something important Jingxuan can't tell you tomorrow?"
Zhou Siheng glanced at the people around him, and Xu Jing immediately understood, knowing that he didn't want to say it in front of others. "In that case, you come with me."
Xu Jing's office had become his study, and sometimes when he felt tired, he would just lie down on the couch and sleep. The study was secluded enough, and with someone guarding it from outside, it was a good place to talk.
Zhou Siheng followed Xu Jing into the study, one after the other. After closing the door, Zhou Siheng fell to his knees on the ground.
Xu Jing was startled and hurriedly helped the man up, saying, "What is Jingxuan doing?"
"I came to Lanzhou for one reason only. I want to know why His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin saved my life."
Xu Jing asked doubtfully, "Jingxuan, maybe you remembered it wrongly? I only poisoned you and never said I would save you. If that's why you came here, you've come to the wrong place."
Zhou Siheng had always been suspicious. If Xie Yunqi had directly admitted the matter, he would have thought that Xie Yunqi had other intentions. But if Xie Yunqi denied the matter with an excuse, Zhou Siheng would have reason to suspect that he had something to hide, something he couldn't say openly.
Sometimes, Zhou Siheng was quite stubborn. If he didn't get an answer today, he wouldn't go back. He took out the jade bottle and placed it on the table. "I had someone check the medicine inside. It's a tonic, not a poison."
"Your body is too weak to be nourished. You need to heal it first before you can continue to poison me, right?" Xu Jing's cheerful laughter irritated Zhou Siheng. He pursed his lips and continued, "Your Highness, please don't ask questions when you already know the answer. What exactly do you want me to do?"
"Didn't I make it very clear that I told you to stay away from Lin Wanru? If it weren't for her reputation, why would I resort to such despicable tactics against you?" Xu Jing slapped Zhou Siheng on the shoulder and whispered, "Some questions won't end well if you pursue them. Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask."
"Your Majesty, I..."
"Shh." Xu Jing lightly stroked his lips with his finger and said, "Don't think about those messed up things. The relationship between you and me is just using each other. There is nothing else to it."
"Since the prince entered his fiefdom, Lord Lin has spoken to the emperor about breaking off the engagement, and the emperor has agreed." Zhou Siheng looked at Xu Jing, but unfortunately, he couldn't see any expression on his face. He had naively thought that Xie Yunqi was just madly threatening him out of shame because he liked Lin Wanru.
But from what he had heard from Xie Yunxiu and Xie Yunqi's reaction at the moment, Zhou Siheng understood one thing: Xie Yunqi had never taken Lin Wanru seriously. He had only used Lin Wanru as an excuse to pursue him.
Why would a dying man like him be so worthy of the King of Qin's concern? Zhou Siheng said self-deprecatingly, "If Your Majesty refuses to tell the truth, I will have no use for your medicine."
"Are you going to give up your life for a woman?"
"No." Zhou Siheng never risked his life for Lin Wanru. Everything he did was just for himself.
The reason why he was so open-hearted to Lin Wanru was simply because Lin Wanru saved him. Repaying a favor is Zhou Siheng's rule and also a restriction on him.
Xu Jing knew this, so he didn't want to repay the favor and became a shackle on Zhou Siheng.
He rescued Zhou Siheng not to repay the favor, but just to make him live a good life.
"This king wants Lord Zhou to help him seek the throne, that's all."
"Really?" Zhou Siheng felt a little disappointed. This wasn't the answer he wanted. But if she could stay by his side just because of this, then he would be happy with it. "I will do my best to help His Majesty achieve his goal of unification."
"What if I destroy the Zhou family after ascending the throne?" Xu Jing sneered, "Will Lord Zhou help me, regardless of past grudges, and always stand by my side?"
"No." Zhou Siheng's eyes were clear, and his words were icy cold. "If the prince ever attacks the Zhou family, I will kill you without hesitation."
"Very good. Remember what you said today. Don't let your feelings interfere with your business. It's getting late. If Lord Zhou doesn't mind, how about sleeping with me?"
Xu Jing's slightly teasing words sounded like he wanted to sleep with me to Zhou Siheng.
Zhou Siheng's face flushed instantly. "Your Highness, this humble servant...this humble servant does not tolerate male sexual activity."
"You're overthinking it. I just want to improve my relationship with Jingxuan." Xu Jing continued seriously, "If Jingxuan doesn't agree, then forget it."
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