Chapter 101 He wants to see how long Ying Shiyi can stay outside the door
The gatekeeper ran all the way from the main gate of the palace to the outside of Yian Hall.
While he was gasping for breath, he was stopped by Zhao Mingde.
Seeing this, the servant didn't even have time to catch his breath and hurriedly said, "Eunuch Zhao, I saw that at the gate of the palace..."
Zhao Mingde's face was filled with worry. Seeing the servant's anxious look, his brows furrowed even more. After pulling the servant aside, he lowered his voice and asked, "What's going on at the gate of the palace? Why are you acting like that? Be careful not to offend the prince. Speak slowly."
Today was the day Ying Shiyi was supposed to come back, but it was already dark and he still hadn't seen him. He couldn't help but feel a little worried...
Hearing this, the servant quickly slowed down before continuing, "At the gate of the palace, Master Eleven has returned and has been lingering at the gate for a long time. I am here to report to the prince."
The main reason was that the other party was not wearing black clothes today, but a light green brocade robe. He looked like a young man from a wealthy family, so he didn't recognize him at first.
Zhao Mingde was also startled when he heard this, and then quickly ordered: "Okay, I understand, I will report it to the prince, you quickly go back and guard the door."
"Yes." After finally reporting the situation, the servant breathed a sigh of relief, quickly agreed, and turned around and ran towards the gate of the palace.
Zhao Mingde hurried into Yi'an Hall, quickly walked to the desk, and bowed to report to his prince: "Prince, the gatekeeper said that he saw the Eleventh Master returning. However, the Eleventh Master wandered outside the palace for a long time and did not enter the palace."
Xiao Jiwu: ...
Xiao Jiwu already knew that the young man would return home today, but he never expected that he would linger at the door and not go in.
Prince Xiao pinched his brows tiredly, feeling helpless.
But this is indeed what a teenager can do...
Seeing that his master seemed worried, Zhao Mingde took the initiative to speak: "Your Highness, it's almost the hour of the dog. How about I go and fetch Master Eleven?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jiwu refused without hesitation. He said, "No need. Don't worry about him."
He wanted to see how long Ying Shiyi could stay outside the door.
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On the other side, Yun Qingshi was pulling out some dry dogtail grass from the roadside and using it as a brush to write and draw on the ground.
Although he left no trace, he was really bored.
He was still not wearing the secret guard uniform. In fact, he wanted to change into the secret guard uniform when he returned to the palace today, but when he went out, he did not leave the secret guard uniform behind in order to avoid Ying San. What could he change into now?
This is the only way to come back.
It doesn't matter anyway.
He also gave away the several sets of clothes he had bought along the way and traveled light. His only luggage was the two large bags of fox fur.
Oh, and horses.
The reason why they brought the horse back was because they had developed some feelings for each other during these ten days.
He was indeed a little reluctant to give the horse away again.
Although Jinglei is not a rare breed, he is also a very obedient horse.
That’s right, the horse’s name is Jinglei, which was the name he gave it.
It sounds very domineering, which is very consistent with his temperament.
After thinking about all sorts of things in his mind and scratching the ground with the dog's tail for a while, Yun Qingshi became a little restless.
The stone steps were hard and uncomfortable to sit on, and they were also a bit cold.
After dark, the temperature drops rapidly.
So after a while he stood up, brushed off the dust on his clothes, and walked calmly to the gate of the palace.
Seeing this, the gatekeeper thought that Yun Qingshi was finally ready to enter the mansion, and immediately stood up straight.
Unexpectedly, Yun Qingshi stopped at the steps of the palace, and then he just asked, "What time is it?"
The servant was a little confused, but after a pause he quickly replied, "It's probably almost half past midnight."
After hearing this, Yun Qingshi nodded, a little hesitant.
It’s half past the hour of Xu, almost eight o’clock.
Should he go back now?
I have to go back sooner or later anyway.
After returning home, at least there was a comfortable couch to sit on, tea to drink, and snacks and fruits to eat.
He was actually a little thirsty...
Yun Qingshi has never been one to endure hardship, and thinking of this, he wanted to go back even more.
But then another picture emerged in his mind, the picture when Xiao Jiwu said "Let me have fun" the night before he left.
He still remembers the look in the other person's eyes when he said that.
Looking at that murderous look, Yun Qingshi felt that he would not be able to get off the bed tonight.
Then his thoughts turned to this, and Yun Qingshi suddenly found that he seemed to be able to hold on again.
And he just retracted his outstretched foot.
Let’s go a little later. Maybe Xiao Jiwu will be asleep by then, and he will be safe.
Thinking of this, Yun Qingshi returned to Jinglei and strolled around with his hands behind his back for a while, occasionally reaching out to stroke Jinglei's snow-white mane.
He must persist. As long as he persists until Xiao Jiwu falls asleep, he will win!
After circling around the horse for a while, Yun Qingshi went to the wall of the palace and began to destroy the withered grass.
There's no way, it's just too boring.
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At this time in Yian Hall, Xiao Jiwu could no longer concentrate on reading military books.
He looked towards the door several times, and finally threw down the book in his hand and stood up in annoyance.
Seeing this, Zhao Mingde, who was serving beside him, could only feel nervous.
Xiao Jiwu then walked to the door and asked coldly, "What time is it?"
Zhao Mingde quickly replied, "Your Highness, it's already past midnight."
Prince Xiao asked again: "Has he entered the palace?"
It was self-evident who this 'he' was. Upon hearing this, Zhao Mingde hesitated for a moment before answering tactfully, "...No one has come to report yet."
Prince Xiao's eyes darkened when he heard the voice. After a moment, he walked towards the gate of the palace without saying a word.
Zhao Mingde also sighed and hurried to catch up.
Chu Zhiyu happened to come and deliver soup. When he saw Xiao Jiwu leaving Yian Palace, he wanted to approach him: "Your Highness."
But as soon as he finished speaking, after meeting the man's obviously cold eyes, he didn't dare to move forward rashly and retreated silently.
As for Yun Qingshi, he had no idea what was happening in the mansion at this moment. After pulling out some weeds for a while, he sat back on the steps, holding the glutinous rice cake he had just bought from the next street.
On the bamboo skewer, the glutinous rice cake that had just been taken out of the pot was still steaming. Yun Qingshi blew on it twice, then took a big bite anxiously.
Actually, he was a little hungry.
The soft and sticky glutinous rice is filled with various ingredients, which is very satisfying when you take a bite. It is also coated with powdered sugar, which makes it sweet in the mouth.
It’s delicious, Yun Qingshi commented, and then took another bite.
Then, while he was eating, he saw two people walking out of the palace.
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