Shen Liangcai's eyes were red with tears in them, his hands were intertwined and his fingers were pinched, his bright eyes were full of reluctance, and his words did not sound like a farewell, but rather like he was confessing his heart.
This posture doesn't look like that of a man, it's clearly that of a shy woman.
Shen Liangcai is the prince, so it is naturally the former, so there must be something wrong with his orientation.
Song Chi had been in the mansion for three years and knew Shen Liangcai's past. Perhaps because he was ostracized, he had almost no playmates or friends, which made him introverted.
I didn't expect that he had problems with his sexual orientation. It was obvious that he regarded himself as his "boyfriend".
This question is a bit tricky.
Song Chi looked at the carriage parked not far away. Although Changfeng Hou Shen Chong had often thought of kicking him out of the mansion before.
But he was treated well, at least he was given food to eat.
The Marquis's Mansion is now in decline and has even reached the point of selling the mansion. In fact, there is another big problem, which is that the Marquis's Mansion has too few descendants.
Only by branching out and spreading out can you become a big family.
The Changfeng Marquisate currently has only Shen Liangcai as its sole heir, and he even has problems with his sexual orientation. If this cannot be corrected, even if the title can be retained, it will be of no use in the future.
The reason is simple, there is no one to succeed!
How to say this?
Song Chi was in a dilemma. Logically speaking, he had rejected girls' pursuit before, but he was not sure how to reject boys' pursuit.
How can I tell him without hurting him and at the same time make him clear...
"Of course you're not a monster, you're still Song Chi, but you've become an excellent Song Chi...so I have to become excellent too!"
A look of determination flashed across Shen Liangcai’s handsome face.
"Is this why you want to go with Liang... the female commander?"
"Not entirely."
Shen Liangcai looked up at the plaque above his head. "I am the heir of the Shen family and the only heir. I shoulder the heavy responsibility of prospering the family. The word Changfeng was stained with blood and must not be lost in our hands. My father sold the mansion to keep the title..."
"etc."
Song Chi frowned, "You mean... Marquis Changfeng sold his mansion to keep his title? Can a title be kept with money?"
"Um."
Shen Liangcai nodded, "Father asked the female commander if there is any way to keep the title. The female commander said that he could be awarded the title by making new achievements on the battlefield, which is obviously impossible. The other method is this...spending money to keep the title."
"Is it possible?" Song Chi felt it was new. He had heard of donating money to become an official, but he had never heard of keeping a title.
"The court is very short of money now."
Shen Liangcai continued, "The Northern Wei invasion caused the Youzhou disaster. Post-war reconstruction, refugee relief, border defense... a lot of things require money, but the treasury is empty now, and the court simply can't allocate money."
"My father sold the Marquisate and took the money to Beijing to donate to the court. Your Majesty will be able to retain the title of Marquis temporarily, but it won't last long. After all, the Prime Minister has been promoting the policy of reducing the title. It can only be delayed but not kept forever. That's why I joined the army and made new contributions to be granted the title."
After hearing this, Song Chi finally understood the whole story. Marquis Changfeng had really spent a lot of money to protect his title. This was the honor left by his ancestors, and he was determined to protect it at all costs.
Looking at Shen Liangcai's slender figure, Song Chi couldn't help but sigh.
He couldn't persuade her, just like Shen Liangcai said, this was her responsibility, her life!
However, Song Chi still got a piece of information, that is, the current situation in the court is very bad, and the treasury is so empty that there is even such a thing as donating money to keep the title.
"The court is also in a difficult situation right now... It seems that the Prime Minister came to Ning'an Prefecture this time just to raise funds."
Song Shiwen, this scumbag, said that he came back specially to pick up his son. That's pure bullshit.
The affairs of state have nothing to do with him. After all, he is still a loser who hasn't even left the Novice Village.
The main quest is the Imperial Examination. I've just finished the county exam, and next up are the prefectural exam, the academy exam, and the provincial exam...
It's still a long way off.
Moreover, if we offend the Han family, who knows what difficulties will arise next.
As for the scumbag father, you definitely can't count on him.
A series of events spread like wildfire, and even if Song Shiwen wanted to admit it, he couldn't, unless he dared to risk the collapse of his image.
This is also the reason why no one thinks that he and Song Ming are brothers even though they have similar names and the same hometown.
No, the place of origin is not the same.
Song Ming has a Beijing household registration, he is just a farmer.
"Alas...after this separation, I don't know when we will meet again."
Shen Liangcai sighed deeply, and the moisture in her eyes became even more intense as she stared at Song Chi.
"Don't cry, don't cry."
Song Chi comforted him in an awkward way. It was supposed to be a story about brothers who can't let go of each other, but it ended up being a Korean drama style. It was really awkward.
There is now a trend of shifting from Korean drama style to Thai drama style.
"Sir, you are the heir to the Changfeng Marquisate, the only heir. You shoulder a heavy responsibility..."
Song Chi deliberately emphasized the word "important responsibility". He was talking about continuing the lineage, and he didn't know whether Shen Liangcai could understand.
"I know."
Shen Liangcai's eyes became even redder, and he was about to cry.
"We'll see each other again."
Song Chi was also a little reluctant. He had received too much care from Shen Liangcai in the past three years, and the memory was deep and indelible.
"Yes! We will definitely meet again, maybe in a year, maybe in two years... or even a few years. By then, I will be the mighty general, and you will be..."
"I'm a high-ranking official!"
"Well, you are a high-ranking official. You have already passed the county exam. You will definitely be the top scorer in the imperial examination in the future."
"It's a must."
Song Chi patted his chest and said, "I will definitely become the top scholar, and you will definitely become a general."
"kindness!"
Shen Liangcai nodded heavily.
"You will..." She suddenly became a little embarrassed, with a hint of shyness between her eyebrows.
"Um..." Song Chi hurriedly changed the subject and asked, "Is there anything else you want me to do? Just ask now..."
He already knew what Shen Liangcai was going to say, which was nothing more than thinking about it, loving it, and so on.
It would be fine if you were a woman, but the problem is that you are a man, which is so embarrassing.
Song Chi decided not to persuade him anymore. After all, Shen Liangcai was about to leave. Once he joined the army, where there were only men, he would probably be able to correct his orientation.
"I……"
Shen Liangcai paused and asked, "Can you write a poem for me?"
"sure."
Song Chi thought this was much easier than answering questions.
"Then let's make it a farewell topic." He thought for a moment and said directly.
"The city walls support peace and tranquility, while the wind and smoke look towards the frontier."
"I am parting with you, as we are both officials on a journey."
Shen Liangcai's eyes lit up, and he murmured softly unconsciously.
The first sentence talks about the city of Ning'an Prefecture. The word "望" connects Ning'an with the frontier. They both experience the ups and downs of officialdom, unable to control their own fate, and they sympathize with each other, feeling both sad and comforted.
"Song Chi, you are indeed very talented. This poem is really great."
Shen Liangcai couldn't help but admire.
"I haven't finished reciting yet." Song Chi continued.
“A friend in need is a friend indeed; afar brings the world near; when you are at a crossroads, your children will weep for you.”
"this……"
After reciting the two verses, Shen Liangcai's eyes were filled with surprise, and the brilliance that burst out seemed to melt Song Chi.
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