Chapter 46: Peace of Mind, That's How It Is
It was a dim morning light and there were not many people on the road, but Xiao Zhinian was running around in the street in disheveled clothes, attracting many strange looks from people. They thought he was a madman and kept their distance from him.
Xiao Zhinian only wanted to see Shen Zhejiang and didn't see these people at all.
What happened to the Zhao family was by no means accidental.
Although he didn't know why the men in black were following Zhao Jianji and even kidnapping Zhao Xiaosi, it was enough to tell that the Zhao family was not a safe place, and Shen Zhejiang was in great danger.
More and more blood oozed from the wound, almost soaking the entire shoulder.
Xiao Zhinian's face turned increasingly pale, but he still rushed all the way to the Zhao family without stopping, as if he was unaware of the pain.
Because the fire was so big that night, most of the Zhao family's yard was burned.
The gate was no longer as it used to be. All the guards had been sent out by Zhao Jianji to look for Zhao Xiaosi throughout the city. As a result, no one was seen anywhere, making the place seem extremely desolate and deserted.
Xiao Zhinian was not sure whether Chen Zhejiang was here. When he stepped into the door, he saw only broken trees and ruins everywhere. There was no time to clean up the ashes. Only the manager was arranging the servants to do things.
The steward finally saw him and quickly ordered someone to go down and inform Master Zhao, while apologetically and respectfully saying: "I am sorry for not welcoming you in person. I didn't know Master Xiao was coming. The mansion was tragically burned down five days ago, and the young master is missing. The master is depressed..."
"I'm here to find someone."
Xiao Zhinian was anxious and angry, so he pushed him away and searched the Zhao family courtyard.
The manager was not willing to let him cause trouble in the Zhao family, so he stopped him immediately and asked, "Who are you looking for, Lord Xiao?"
Xiao Zhinian said anxiously: "You have no right to interfere in my affairs, just do your own thing."
"Hey! Sir Xiao! The mansion is already in a mess, Sir Xiao, please don't make it more chaotic."
Xiao Zhinian was too lazy to waste words with him any more and was about to look for him again when he suddenly heard a voice as clear as a stream behind him.
"Xiao Zhinian."
The sun was rising, and a residual red glow was spreading over the clouds in the sky. Shen Zhejiang, wearing a turquoise robe, stood proudly among them. The green pines and bamboos were all the same, and his face was slightly cold because of his heavy complexion.
This is where peace of mind lies.
Xiao Zhinian walked quickly to Shen Zhejiang, but before he could say anything, Shen Zhejiang raised his hand to fold his clothes neatly, while whispering a lecture.
"How can you dress improperly? I've told you so many times that it's not proper to expose your chest in public." He paused, thinking that Xiao Zhinian should be annoyed by his repeated words, so he changed the topic, "Besides, the wind in Luocheng is strong, and you can easily get sick. Where have you been these days? Last time you told me to investigate something, but you were nowhere to be seen for five whole days. Don't you know how worried I am?"
Xiao Zhinian suddenly laughed.
Shen Zhejiang had originally lowered his head to smooth out the wrinkles on his collar, but when he heard Xiao Zhinian's laughter, he became annoyed that he dared not take his words to heart.
Just as he was about to scold him, Xiao Zhinian pulled him into his arms, and the strength in his arms gradually tightened.
"Chen Zhejiang, don't be angry, I know I was wrong," Xiao Zhinian raised his hand, gently rubbed Shen Zhejiang's hair, kissed him, his eyes were a little wet, with some pleading, "I don't know what to do, please don't hate me, okay? I'm scared, I really don't know what to do..."
He couldn't tell whether it was the Shen Zhejiang in the dream who hated him, or whether the person he was hugging now also hated him, he didn't know.
Shen Zhejiang was so smart and perceptive that although he didn't know what happened, he immediately understood Xiao Zhinian's nearly collapsed emotions. He reached out his hand and patted him on the back twice.
Silence is better than words.
After a moment, Xiao Zhinian let go of him, held his face solemnly, and put the tip of his nose against Shen Zhejiang's, very close.
"I had a nightmare. You were very cold in the dream. I don't know how to make up for the lives of more than a hundred people. Shen Zhejiang, tell me."
So that's how it is.
Shen Zhejiang said softly: "The past is the past, and the dreams are all fake, huh?"
The sound was very light, but it easily fell into Xiao Zhinian's ears. However, he did not dare to respond. He was afraid that this was just a dream, and when he woke up, Shen Zhejiang would still be the Shen Zhejiang who would say "I hate you".
Who is true and who is false.
Xiao Zhinian couldn't tell the difference.
Seeing that he was indifferent, Shen Zhejiang pursed his lips, and even though there were so many people behind him, he still closed his eyes and kissed him.
At this moment, nothing can compare to a sincere, lingering, passionate kiss.
The kisses exchanged between their lips and teeth were not intense, but endless, as if they were the only one left between heaven and earth.
Xiao Zhinian finally calmed down gradually during this kiss. When Shen Zhejiang separated from him, his breathing became even hotter, and inadvertently went around Xiao Zhinian's shoulder.
"Hmm..."
A muffled sound.
Shen Zhejiang was startled: "Are you injured?"
Xiao Zhinian calmed down and waited for the pain to slowly subside. He didn't want to make Shen Zhejiang worry, so he said in a relaxed tone: "It's a minor injury. I'll tell you the truth when I'm free. I won't hide a single word."
Shen Zhejiang half-believed and said, "Where have you been these days?"
If he told her directly that he was staying overnight at Han Weiwei's house, would Shen Zhejiang beat him half to death and never pay any attention to him again?
Xiao Zhinian was hesitating about how to respond when his savior appeared.
"Sir, you have to make the decision for me!!"
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