Chapter 185: Acting on impulse and not knowing when to advance or retreat
“Knock knock.”
"Your Highness, someone has arrived and is waiting in the front hall."
Shang Yuwan and Xiao Qinggu exchanged a glance, and the latter shouted, "I understand. I'll go right away."
"yes."
The two of them tidied up their clothes and went to the front hall together.
Shang Yuwan was really curious about who was the important person who could make Baili Pu wait for half an hour.
As soon as they arrived at the moon-shaped gate and before entering the front hall, Shang Yuwan saw Yue Zhu at first sight, and her second glance was fixed on the child next to him.
——Qier? ! !
Shang Yuwan paused and stood still.
Xiao Qinggu noticed her abnormality, stopped and looked at her.
He asked softly, "What's wrong?"
When the child next to Yue Zhu raised his head, Shang Yuwan saw his face clearly.
no.
Not Qi'er.
Their body shapes are very similar, but Shang Mingqi has a mole on his right earlobe, while this child's earlobe is clean and has nothing on it. Their facial features also look very different.
Shang Yuwan's eyes darkened for a moment, then returned to a calm expression, "It's okay."
The child stole a glance at Shang Yuwan, then looked away. He lowered his eyelids to hide the pain and guilt in his eyes.
My cousin has lost a lot of weight and doesn't look well.
The two entered the front hall and after greeting each other, Bailipu pulled Yuezhu, who had taken a step back, forward.
"Although Master Yue has no official position now, his martial arts skills are top-notch."
Shang Yuwan and Yuezhu looked at each other.
Ever since Emperor Chengming accepted Yue Zhu's resignation, he hadn't even given him a nominal position. This was precisely why Old Lady Yue was extremely disapproving of Yue Zhu's resignation. Many people outside the Yue family were gossiping, saying that Yue Zhu had done something to anger the Emperor, which was why he was being treated this way.
Xiao Qinggu smelled something wrong, "Sir, did you invite Master Yue here..."
Bai Li Pu smiled kindly, "The second test is martial arts. As long as Your Highness can withstand ten moves from Lord Yue, you will pass."
Yue Zhu bowed and clasped his fists: "Your Highness, I will do my best."
Xiao Qinggu: "......"
Sir, do you really not intend to let her live?
Shang Yuwan: “…”
Xiao Qinggu had lived among the common people for so many years, so she must have thought about learning some martial arts. Now, Xiao Qinggu knew nothing about martial arts except that her hands were a little stronger than those of ordinary women. Baili Pu must really want to kill her.
Shang Yuwan looked at the child beside Yuezhu and couldn't help asking, "What is this?"
Yue Zhu said, "I picked up this child a couple of days ago. Seeing that he has good aptitude and is quite clever, I brought him here. It's a good opportunity for him to study with Your Highness."
As he said this, he looked at Shang Yuwan meaningfully.
Before Shang Yuwan had time to think deeply, he heard the child speak.
"I am Shang Mingqi, the humble servant, and I am here to greet Her Royal Highness the Princess."
In an instant, Shang Yuwan's heart trembled and his fingertips went numb.
Yes, it’s Qi’er’s voice.
It was his voice! She couldn't have heard it wrong!!!
Shang Yuwan dug his fingertips into his palms, trying hard to suppress the screams that were about to come out.
Xiao Qinggu looked at Shang Mingqi and asked, "How far has this kid learned?"
Yue Zhu said modestly, "It's just some basic skills. I've only been practicing for a short time, so it's still early for me to become a master."
In fact, this is not the case. Shang Mingqi is a very talented child in martial arts, otherwise Yue You would not have locked the door of the secret room with three locks.
When Yue Zhu released him today, he almost let him escape. Yue Zhu was a little worried about the danger Shang Mingqi would bring to Shang Yuwan, but at the same time, he marveled at how worthy of being a member of the Shang family, he was a natural-born military commander.
Xiao Qinggu was silent for a moment, then asked, "Starting today?"
Baili Pu said, "Of course it will be tomorrow."
Xiao Qinggu breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, she was prepared.
Shang Yuwan then suggested, "How about Yueren and...Shang Mingqi, temporarily staying at the Princess's residence starting today? That way, they won't have to travel back and forth."
Xiao Qinggu rolled his eyes, thinking that she wanted to do something about Yue Zhu and the child, and then nodded.
Bai Li Pu was present, so she still wanted to ask for his opinion: "What do you think, sir?"
"Your Highness is eager to learn, so I have no objections." Bailipu stroked his beard and looked at Yuezhu. "What do you think, Lord Yue?"
Yuezhu naturally agreed.
If he and Shang Mingqi didn't stay in the princess's mansion, how could Shang Yuwan find a chance to take the person back? If he didn't let him go, who knows what Shang Yuwan would do to the Yue family.
After Bailipu left, Xiao Qinggu personally took Yuezhu and Shang Mingqi to the guest room.
After pretending to chat for a few sentences, Xiao Qinggu found that Shang Yuwan's eyes could not help but move towards the child.
Is there something wrong with this child?
Xiao Qinggu glanced at Shang Mingqi twice more. He looked quite ordinary, except for the thick calluses on his palms... Thick calluses?
How could a child picked up from outside have such thick calluses? A closer look revealed the marks of someone who practiced martial arts.
Didn't you say you picked it up not long ago? It shouldn't be like this after practicing some basic skills, right?
After Xiao Qinggu figured it out, he thought to himself that Shang Yuwan really had a keen eye.
When it was time for dinner, Xiao Qinggu kept forcing Yue Zhu to drink, intentionally or unintentionally.
Yue Zhu knew exactly what she was thinking. After drinking a few jars of wine, he pretended to be drunk and was helped by the servants back to his room to rest.
Xiao Qinggu looked at Shang Yuwan and saw her staring at the child. He immediately raised his hand to signal all the attendants to leave. Some people with ill intentions tried to sneak closer, but were forced back by the guest without a word.
"Master Shang."
Ever since Yang Qianmo's death, Xiao Qinggu never called Shang Yuwan by her name again.
"But do you want to take action?"
Shang Yuwan was silent for a moment and said, "Yeah."
Xiao Qinggu pulled out the dagger hidden in his sleeve. Just when he had pulled it out halfway, he suddenly heard Shang Yuwan say, "Your Highness brought a ruler?"
Xiao Qinggu: “…?”
Shang Mingqi stood up from his seat and knelt down with a plop.
He was sincere, but his tone was choked with sobs: "Cousin, I was wrong."
Xiao Qinggu: “?”
Cousin? Whose cousin? There’s only her and Shang Yuwan here… He calls Shang Yuwan cousin?
So this kid is——Shang Mingqi? ! !
Xiao Qinggu was so frightened that he was almost cut by the dagger in his sleeve.
Shang Yuwan ignored the kneeling Shang Mingqi and looked at Xiao Qinggu and her half-pulled dagger with strange eyes.
"Your Highness, what are you doing?"
Xiao Qinggu uttered, "I, I can't tear open the chicken, so I thought it would be easier to cut it open."
Shang Yuwan glanced at the roast chicken on the table and said, "Your Highness likes it. Next time, have someone cut it up and serve it to you."
"Yeah, yes, I must tell the kitchen staff off. How could they serve the food without cutting it properly? Seriously..."
Shang Yuwan saw that Xiao Qinggu suspected Shang Mingqi of having other intentions. Knowing that Xiao Qinggu didn't know the child's voice or appearance, it was normal for her to be wary, so she didn't say anything to expose her.
It is a good thing for Xiao Qinggu to be more vigilant.
Shang Yuwan turned his gaze to Shang Mingqi.
"Why did you run away?"
Shang Mingqi was silent for a moment, then said, "My cousin is injured."
Shang Yuwan frowned slightly, "Why did you come to Kyoto?"
Shang Mingqi shut his mouth.
Shang Yuwan asked again: "Do you know how worried we are about you because you came here without permission?"
Shang Mingqi remained silent.
Shang Yuwan's expression changed, and he slammed his right palm on the table, "Speak!"
Xiao Qinggu was so frightened by her anger that his whole body trembled.
Shang Yuwan's pressure was so intense that Shang Mingqi couldn't even raise his head.
"Why are you silent? Why are you being so unreasonable? Why are you seeking your own death without considering the consequences?!"
"You're acting on impulse and don't know how to act. You've completely forgotten everything I taught you, haven't you?"
Shang Mingqi still didn't speak.
“…”
“…”
Xiao Qinggu couldn't bear to watch it any longer and said, "Why don't you make a sound?"
She saw that Shang Yuwan's face looked very angry and his eyes were red.
Shang Mingqi sniffed and said nothing.
Xiao Qinggu: "......"
This is a stubborn guy.
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