Zhou Siheng didn't act pretentiously and raised his glass to drink it all. "Your Highness, etiquette cannot be abandoned."
Silent rejection is the most heartbreaking thing, but Xu Jing didn't get angry. He filled his glass, drank a few glasses, and said, "When you go back, be sure to be careful. Your stepmother deserves death, so it's best to get rid of her as soon as possible."
"Your Majesty, you are truly cruel and merciless."
"It's the same. You're no less capable than me." Xu Jing stood up and said, "It's getting late. I'll have Ling Yuan take you home."
"Your Majesty," Zhou Siheng suddenly asked, "Why are you helping me?"
"I thought you understood, but I didn't expect you to understand nothing. Well, it's better that you don't understand." Xu Jing smiled and said, "After you go back, if someone wants to choose a wife for you, don't agree. Wait until I come back."
"Your Highness." Zhou Siheng didn't know if his face was red from drinking too much or from anger. He wanted to refute but was keenly aware of a different aura. An arrow flew through the air towards Xu Jing behind him, and Zhou Siheng exclaimed. "Be careful!"
Just when he thought the arrow would kill Xu Jing, his reaction was even faster than he expected. He dodged to the side and escaped the danger. Xu Jing said, "Come here, there's an assassin."
When Ling Yuan and others heard Xu Jing's cry, they no longer hid and surrounded the Prince Qin's Mansion, not letting even a fly go.
The other party was no pushover either. Realizing the assassination attempt had failed, they immediately turned and fled. Ling Yuan and the others immediately caught up, and a fierce fight ensued. Xu Jing pulled Zhou Siheng behind him and said, "Ling Xiao, you protect Zhou Siheng. Everyone else, come on."
Zhou Siheng sobered up instantly. He watched Xie Yunqi rush forward with his sword in hand, not even blinking. He struck back, not looking like the fool he once was.
The more Zhou Siheng learned about Xie Yunqi, the less he understood him. He held countless secrets, each one shocking him. Previously, Zhou Siheng had prided himself on his own talent, but after reading Xie Yunqi's memorial, he realized his pride was nothing compared to others.
Xie Yunqi is clearly a brilliant man, yet he has always been content to be a fool. What kind of mentality has allowed him to endure this for over twenty years?
His literary prowess might be one thing, but his martial arts were also quite impressive. He could still fight even when drunk, and judging by his effortless demeanor, Zhou Siheng knew he wasn't using his full strength. It was hard for Zhou Siheng to understand how a man of both literary and martial prowess could be described as useless.
If there were any strong men among Emperor Zhao's sons, he could understand Xie Yunqi's keeping a low profile. But none of his sons were capable of living up to their reputations. Why would Xie Yunqi keep a low profile if he wanted to have such a strong family background? Could it be that he was really mistaken?
Xu Jing ordered Ling Yuan to leave one person alive and kill the rest. Unfortunately, the men in black who came this time were all assassins. Seeing that the assassination failed, they bit the pill hidden in their teeth and committed suicide by taking poison.
Ling Yuan said, "I have failed to perform my duties properly, please punish me, Master."
"It's not your fault. It's the enemy who is too cunning. If they dare to assassinate me once, they will definitely do it again. They will definitely find some clues. Clean up the place and go back to rest early. We still have things to do tomorrow."
"Well, I'll do it right away."
After Xu Jing returned to the room, he saw Zhou Siheng still in a daze. He took off his clothes and changed into his underwear without paying attention to the people around him.
Zhou Siheng stared in amazement as he changed clothes in front of him. His muscular figure was much stronger than he had imagined. His muscles revealed that he had practiced martial arts for quite some time. Zhou Siheng regretted why he had always treated Xie Yunqi like a fool. Now, it seemed that he was the fool.
"I am going to take a shower and change my clothes. Do you plan to stay here and continue watching?"
Zhou Siheng suddenly stood up and bowed to Xu Jing. "I have offended Your Highness. Please forgive me."
"No problem, you can step back first."
What Xu Jing didn't expect was that Zhou Siheng not only didn't leave, but stood in the corridor all night.
At dawn, Ling Yuan came to report to Xu Jing and mentioned, "Master Zhou is still standing in the corridor, saying that if you don't give him an answer, he won't leave."
"How ridiculous." Xu Jing was amused by Zhou Siheng's attitude. "Come here, help me wash up."
Ling Yuan asked tentatively, "What about Lord Zhou?"
"Tell him to wait in the hall first. I will be there soon."
"yes."
Xu Jing changed his clothes and went to the hall. He saw Zhou Siheng sitting by the fire. Seeing him shivering from the cold, Xu Jing cursed in his heart. He deserved it!
"Your Highness." Zhou Siheng bowed quickly when he saw Xu Jing coming.
Xu Jing asked, "You came to Lanzhou just to find the answer?"
"Yes," Zhou Siheng said, "I hope Your Highness can resolve my doubts. I will be very grateful."
Xu Jing stared at him for a long time, until his scalp numbed. Then he stepped forward, held his face, and kissed him hard.
"Your Highness..." Zhou Siheng hadn't expected this scene to happen. He looked at the enlarged face in a daze. When his frozen lips felt the burning touch, his first reaction was that he might be hallucinating.
How could he do such a disgraceful thing in broad daylight?
Xu Jing held Zhou Siheng's waist tightly and deepened the kiss. The kiss made him feel confused and his heart was filled with passion. Xu Jing finally let go and said, "Do you understand what I mean now?"
"You... me. Your Highness, are you serious?" Zhou Siheng was so anxious that he was babbling. He subconsciously tried to wipe the stains off his lips, but Xu Jing caught him. "This prince wants you, and he wants your heart as well. This prince saved you for no other reason than you."
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