Chapter 58 Go to bed first
Xiao Ji regretted what he said. He pursed his lips and lowered his eyes.
Why did he say this? How could a man say such weak words?
The candle flames in the room crackled and at the same time, the girl squatting on the ground stood up instantly. Her wide sleeves brought up a warm fragrance and she held him in her arms. Warmth and softness enveloped Xiao Ji in an instant, making his body stiffen instantly.
"I know, I know..."
But this is not the end. The girl's palm stroked his back again and again, as if comforting a frightened cub, trying to soothe all his grievances and unwillingness.
Qing Wu slowly rubbed his hair, her voice filled with unconcealed heartache, "You... can tell me, there's no need to keep holding it in. You're only seventeen..."
Is it because the boy, who is half a year younger than her, was once the crown prince that he was too embarrassed to even cry out in pain?
Hearing this, Xiao Ji's eyelashes trembled violently, and his hands on the wheelchair couldn't help but clench the armrests. These words were like a huge stone falling into his heart, splashing huge water, and rippling for a long time.
He was the crown prince of a country, and everyone had very strict expectations of him. It was natural for him to maintain the most decent and rational appearance. He could be sad about his mother's death, but if he was sad for more than two months, he would be considered too sentimental and timid, so much so that rumors spread that he was not fit to inherit the throne.
Later, he fell off his horse and broke his leg. He went to kneel down and beg his father for help, but even his biological father was only angry and never asked him whether he was in pain.
He had long been accustomed to burying most of his emotions deep in his heart and pretending to be calm and steady.
But now, someone told him that he was only seventeen years old, he could speak out, he had the right to express his pain.
In this warm embrace, the boy's strength that he had disguised for many years collapsed, and sour heat uncontrollably surged into his eyes.
"When I was a child..." His voice was very hoarse, "My mother also said so..." As soon as the words came out, the emotions that had been suppressed for a long time could no longer be suppressed, and hot tears burst out of his eyes.
Qingwu felt the trembling in his chest and hugged him tighter, resting his chin lightly on the top of his head, allowing him to vent all his vulnerability in his arms.
Qing Wu was not surprised by Xiao Ji's reaction. If he calculated carefully, it was only about twenty days from the time his leg was broken to the time he became disabled. How could a person completely sort out his inner self in such a short time?
Put yourself in someone else's shoes, didn't she do that herself? Thinking of her own suffering, tears welled up in Qingwu's eyes, and a teardrop fell and dripped onto someone's neck.
The next moment, two arms were wrapped around her waist, and then tightened little by little.
At this point, the two of them, both of them wandering in the world, hugged each other tightly. The flickering candlelight cast their embracing figures on the wall, as if their hearts were tightly attached to each other through their bodies.
It was unknown how long it took for the two to separate. Perhaps the water in the copper basin had turned completely cold, or perhaps the crickets in the corner woke them up. Qingwu wiped her tears and looked at Xiao Ji for a long time. Looking at the pair of tear-stained eyes in front of her, a hint of happiness suddenly arose in her originally sad heart.
She thought, she had seen him shy before, and now she saw him crying. What a prince, what a crown prince, what a royal noble, he could also shed tears. He was really the same young man as her, the same kind of young man.
Qingwu suddenly felt a sense of security in her heart. Maybe, maybe he would forgive her after she deceived him?
At least young people... are easier to coax.
In fact, she was always worried in her heart. Although she and Xi Qingtong were twin sisters, the husband-swapping matter was full of loopholes. Even the servants in the Xi family's inner courtyard could easily notice the difference between them without her father coming back. Qingwu never thought that this matter could be kept secret forever.
Before, she didn't care what would happen if the deposed prince found out. This was because her mother and twin sisters forced her to do this, and they should be the ones who were anxious if they were discovered. But now Qingwu's mind has changed.
The young man before him was much better than Song Yunhe, more handsome, better tempered, and in better health. Qingwu had already secretly believed that Song Yunhe was impotent. On the other hand, even though Xiao Ji had only had a quick glance this morning, he could tell something... Not bad, ahem.
After comparing it with many others, she no longer wanted to change it back, and naturally did not want the matter to be exposed.
There were too many changes of emotions in her eyes. Before Xiao Ji could calm down, he was attracted by her smart eyes. Those eyes were sometimes sad, sometimes afraid... and finally revealed an expression that made him feel panic.
The young man was so frightened that he forgot his emotions, but thinking of her kindness, he still hesitated and asked in a gentle voice, "What's wrong with you?"
Qing Wu finally came back to his senses from his morning memories, and involuntarily glanced at Xiao Ji's lower abdomen again. Unfortunately, this glance was caught by Xiao Ji again. The expression between his eyebrows suddenly became complicated, and his mood suddenly changed.
He stared at Qing Wu for two breaths, his Adam's apple moving a few times, and with a red face, he squeezed out a sentence from his throat: "...No matter what, you have to wipe your feet first, right? Let's go to bed first..."
Qing Wu was stunned for a moment, thought about it, and understood that Xiao Ji wanted to continue talking with her in bed, then nodded happily, "Okay~ Liu Lang~"
After all, she now has to work hard to win Xiao Ji's favor. If the truth comes out, he might forgive her. Since he has such a positive intention, she must of course try her best to cater to him.
After what just happened, the two of them had become closer. Seeing her so happy and expectant, the slight resentment in Xiao Ji's heart was unconsciously suppressed.
I always have to fulfill my responsibilities as a husband. My wife is too good at talking. She can talk a lot to others but she can't do it herself.
He always said that he didn't think about it, but his actions showed it everywhere. Thinking about what his wife had just said to him, Xiao Ji lowered his head and looked at Qing Wu and said earnestly: "Qingqing, you can also say it out. You don't have to endure it."
Qing Wu, who was wiping his feet, looked up in confusion and met Xiao Ji with rosy cheeks and watery eyes.
She remembered that this watery light was tears, but why did it look... something wrong?
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