frightfiction Chapter 218 Extra (1) Parallel World 23
Chapter 218 Extra (1) Parallel World 23
Chapter 218 Extra (1) Parallel World 23
Lu Yuxu kicked Lu Yuxi in the leg, causing Lu Yuxi to stumble and almost fall off her seat.
"Do you dare say that again?"
There was still some left, but it was all kicked away just now.
She didn't even dare to take a picture of the footprints on Lu Yuxi's legs, and sat up straight in her seat.
"I didn't have the guts, I was wrong."
Be able to bend and stretch.
The main reason was that he still needed his dear older brother to help him discuss his marriage with Shi Ming. Otherwise, after so many years of being wild and adventurous, he would have had to exchange a few words with Lu Yuxu.
Hey, what can you do to me?
It's just a pity that the young Emperor Xingsheng has become so twisted by the political situation in recent years. Now that he has finally seen his younger brother, he has not realized that his upright younger brother, Lu Yuxi, has already evolved and is heading in the direction of "saying one thing to someone's face and another behind their back" with no return.
He was still basking in the joy of his younger brother's quick admission of wrongdoing.
"Alright. I'll let you off this time since you haven't been home for years. But if you ever talk to me about the difference between ruler and subject again, I'll make sure you experience first what it means to be inviolable in the face of imperial authority."
Lu Yuxi nodded repeatedly in agreement, which pleased Lu Yuxu greatly, and his demeanor softened considerably.
"I didn't ask you any questions in front of Lin Shihe just now, but you didn't even know what was going on. As soon as you got back, you dragged me along to act as your mediator, and you still wouldn't tell me the details of what happened between you two. You've really gotten used to being too relaxed outside. I should have called you back and kept a tight rein on you sooner!"
"Because of this, I've completely offended Shi He. I was already in the wrong because of the political matter, and then you seduced his younger brother. The fact that he didn't beat us both to death on the spot is all thanks to the self-restraint he's cultivated in dealing with those ministers over the years."
As he spoke, Lu Yuxu mimicked Lin Shihe and patted Lu Yuxi on the head, "Hurry up and tell me what happened."
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In reality, it's a classic case of feelings developing over time due to one party's deliberate "seduction".
Lin Shiming is a very intelligent person, but not entirely intelligent. He has considerable talent and ability in matters that require thinking, such as military and political affairs, but he is not good at scheming, plotting, and intrigue.
Logically speaking, someone with strength but no cunning is most likely to fall victim to schemes and tricks, but Lin Shiming is different. His own formidable strength and powerful family background give him absolute power and status in this world, providing him with the confidence and ambition to do as he pleases.
This "spirit" was something Lu Yuxi discovered during their four years of living and working together.
Lin Shiming is not picky about food; he eats everything and never suffers a loss.
When faced with suppression and injustice, ordinary people might "go with the flow," bow their heads, or choose to use their own strength to forcefully break through prejudice, forcing others to acknowledge and acknowledge them, ultimately securing a place at the table of profit distribution.
Lin Shiming, he doesn't.
He wouldn't stand for that jerk.
If others are prejudiced against him, treat him unfairly, or refuse to let him sit at the table, he will directly resort to physical means, overturning and smashing the table and the venue, and then have his brother send people to build a brand new palace on the ruins that suits his taste, and from then on, he will set the rules.
In the words of General Lin, "Who do you think you are, to presume to tell me what to do?"
More than a year ago, when the dashing General Lin uttered these words in front of a group of local officials and prominent scholars, Lu Yuxi was instantly captivated.
No one can dislike a strong, confident, and carefree person.
At least Lu Yuxi had absolutely no resistance.
He wanted to get his hands on her.
Then came a whole year of deliberate seduction. With Lu Yuxi's efforts, they quickly and naturally got together. Everything went so smoothly that Lu Yuxi even began to suspect that Lin Shiming had deliberately set a trap to tease him.
After all, Lin Shiming had done quite a few such unethical things over the years.
Lu Yuxi spent a whole year in this state of anxiety and self-doubt. He wanted to ask Lin Shiming countless times if he was serious, but each time he would swallow his words back.
He feared the outcome wouldn't be what he wanted, feared that if he shattered the facade of peace and tranquility and exposed the truth, Lin Shiming would abandon him.
Until two months ago, in a small accident, Lin Shiming actually did not refuse his test, and the two went all the way.
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"It was after that incident that I gained some confidence and realized that Shi Ming probably wasn't just looking for a novelty and was just playing around with me."
With so many past offenses, Lin Shiming's nonchalant demeanor tormented the already anxious Prince Jin to the point of almost turning him into a resentful woman confined to his boudoir.
Their tangled and infighting was something even the well-informed Lu Yuxu found novel.
"People go out to relax, but you've been away for four years and come back exhausted. Look at you, racking your brains all day about whether he loves you or not. What's the difference between you and the concubines in the harem?"
In modern terms, he's a simp.
These words were so hurtful, they struck right at Lu Yuxi's heart.
Lu Yuxi immediately lost her temper and her attack power soared. "Brother, how dare you say that?"
He looked Lu Yuxu up and down, his disdain undisguised.
"This is the love of my life, my brother. How dare you, with your countless concubines, give me such advice? You even said I resembled a concubine vying for favor. Don't you even consider who is responsible for making them like this? How can you face your sister-in-law!"
"You say you're the Duke of Lin's good brother." Look at yourself, are you even worthy? "They're devoted to one person for life, and you—?"
"Ha, what a scumbag!"
Lu Yuxu: "..."
Lu Yuxu didn't understand what a "scumbag" was, but the sarcasm on Lu Yuxi's face was obvious.
"You've gotten quite capable," the scumbag emperor said with a fake smile. "Do you still want my help?"
With just one sentence, Lu Yuxi was once again in control.
The urge to curse his brother vanished completely in an instant.
"...Of course, this was just an immature thought of yours when you were young." Prince Jin, who had offended His Majesty the Emperor with his slip of the tongue, chuckled and began to try to make amends. "Later, when I grew up, I understood that it was for the stability of the royal family and the world that Your Majesty had to sacrifice your love."
"Your Majesty is so great, I am in awe!"
That wasn't entirely against my conscience.
When Lu Yuxu was the crown prince, he only had Gao Rong as his wife. It wasn't until he was about to ascend the throne and needed to balance the court and the harem to ensure the continuation of the royal family that he gradually selected some noble ladies to enter the palace.
However, looking closely at the ranks of the concubines, almost three years have passed, and not only has no one given birth, but none of them have been promoted to the position of principal concubine.
To protect the Empress and the eldest son, Lu Yuxu did his utmost. You can't call him cold-hearted or treacherous; he bore the responsibility for the world, and with gain comes loss.
Of course, another (most important) reason is cowardice; no one dares to expose his weaknesses, for fear of getting beaten up.
Except for Lu Yuxi, who was already in a vulnerable state.
His Highness Prince Jin's explanation was far-fetched and full of flaws. Under normal circumstances, he would have been punished severely, but this time Lu Yuxu chose to forgive him once again.
There's no other reason; it's simply because there are very important questions that need to be asked.
"One last question. Answer well, and I'll let you go."
"Please speak, Your Majesty."
Lu Yuxu put down the eighteen beads he was playing with and moved closer to Lu Yuxi. "Are you 'marrying' or 'marrying'?"