frightfiction Chapter 217 Extra (1) Parallel World 22
Chapter 217 Extra (1) Parallel World 22
Chapter 217 Extra (1) Parallel World 22
Lu Yuxi was prepared for Lin Shihe's opposition, but she didn't expect it to come to this, with their incompatible fates even being brought into play.
Even though he knew Lin Shihe had made it up on the spot, Lu Yuxi was completely stuck, unable to move forward or backward. He certainly wouldn't give up easily, but he couldn't just stupidly rush up and say, "Shiming, forget about whether we're compatible or not, let's be together," could he?
Wouldn't Lin Shiming slap him across the face?
After anxiously waiting for a while, Lu Yuxi turned to his elder brother for help.
Upon receiving his younger brother's distress signal, Lu Yuxu lowered his head, chuckled softly, and stepped over to sit down beside Lin Shihe's bed.
"You just said that you are incompatible with the Prince of Jin? No problem, I will change Xiao Wu's title tomorrow. He will no longer be the Prince of Jin, so there will be no more obstacles."
Lu Yuxi cast an admiring glance at his elder brother, then seized the opportunity to chime in, "Yes, yes, yes, I'll do whatever you say, brother!" Whether this "elder brother" was a double entendre, no one knew.
Emperor Xingsheng patted his younger brother, who was eager to show off, signaling him to step back and watch his performance.
"Besides, didn't another Prince of Jin from decades ago also marry into your Lin family? How come he was also incompatible with you?"
Lin Shihe laughed, "You, the emperor, are acting like a rogue? Playing word games with me, are you? The point is the title!"
He was referring to a person, specifically Lu Yuxi!
"Who should start? You've already started playing the fortune-telling game with me, so can't I argue with you about the words?" Lu Yuxu was reasonable and well-founded, clearly having gained experience from arguing with Lin Shihe.
"Besides, you don't even know Xiao Wu's birth chart, how did you calculate that you two are incompatible? Based on first impressions? That's too obvious. Do you think everyone will believe you just by making up a few things? Let's talk this out. Don't use this either-or approach to reject him so decisively. You've practically watched Xiao Wu grow up. Don't you know what kind of person he is?"
Lu Yuxu started playing the emotional card.
"Tell me, how many people in the whole world are more outstanding than our Fifth Prince? Not to mention, his family is harmonious. If Shi Ming is with the Fifth Prince, Father and Mother will definitely give their full support, and there will definitely be no dirty business. Moreover, with the Fifth Prince as a backer, wouldn't Shi Ming have more confidence to cause trouble?"
That's not just about having confidence; it could throw the whole world into chaos.
But Lu Yuxi only dared to think these words in his heart, not daring to utter a single word. He only tried his best to express his feelings, "Brother, Shiming and I are truly sincere..."
"Who is your brother? Your brother is this mentally deranged mad emperor, don't make up stories!" Lin Shihe didn't buy their act and cursed Lu Yuxu as well. "What you're saying is nonsense. Shiming is the second young master of my Lin family. He doesn't need to care about anyone's feelings when he's with someone. If something happens, I can take responsibility."
"As for sincerity—my child has plenty of admirers, no shortage of them."
With just a few words, Lu Yuxi's path was completely blocked.
Lin Shi was unmoved by either soft or hard tactics.
In the silence, Lin Shiming, who hadn't spoken for a long time, finally spoke up again.
“Brother, I’m not short of people who like me, but it’s rare that I have someone I find pleasing to the eye!” General Lin sided with outsiders. “We are a genuine couple who have fallen in love over time. We like each other. Brother, if you don’t care about Lu Yuxi, you should consider me too.”
Lin Shiming tried to reason earnestly, but Lin Shihe quickly grasped the key point: "Which 'sun'?"
?
The other three people present were stunned for a long time before they realized what Lin Shihe was talking about.
Lu Yuxu burst into laughter, "What are you thinking, Sui Mu? She's my own child, very sensible, how could she do such a thing?"
As he spoke, he turned to look at Lu Yuxi and asked with a smile, "Yuxi, don't you agree?"
Lu Yuxi: "..."
The sensible Prince Jin remained silent.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Lu Yuxu's upturned lips froze. He looked at Lin Shiming in disbelief, only to find Lin Shiming's face flushed, his eyes darting around, and he dared not meet his gaze.
Oh no, is Sui Mu going to die of anger?
*
I'd rather believe the sun rises in the west than believe Lin Shiming won't cause trouble. In this vast world, what wouldn't he dare to try his hand at?
Upon hearing the devastating news, Lin Shihe's vision went black again, and he lost all his strength.
Lin Shihe really didn't expect that he would hear two pieces of bad news in just one day.
For a moment, he felt like he was about to fly to the heavens in anger.
"elder brother…"
Knowing he had made a grave mistake, Lin Shiming cautiously approached Lin Shihe, who was silent with his eyes closed, and poked his hand with his finger.
"I...I didn't mean to...it was an accident...well, not entirely an accident...oh well! Anyway, I'm usually a very well-behaved person..."
The sound gradually faded, clearly indicating that he was extremely guilty.
The Lu brothers dared not speak, fearing that Lin Shihe would suddenly attack and kick them both to death at any moment.
Surprisingly, Lin Shihe did not fly into a rage as they had imagined. Instead, he spoke calmly and in a peaceful tone.
"I haven't had a chance to say this yet, but His Highness Prince Jin hasn't returned to the capital for four years. What kind of behavior is it to come back to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion? You two should return to the palace first. My brother and I haven't seen each other for a long time and have a lot to talk about. I don't have time to entertain you. Guards, see the guests out."
Upon hearing the sound, a guard quickly entered from outside and extended his hand to Lu Yuxu and the others.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness Prince Jin, please."
Lin Shihe was adamant about seeing his guest out, and the events that had just transpired had left Lu Yuxu feeling disoriented and in dire need of time to calm down. Therefore, he did not refuse and, following the guard's directions, led Lu Yuxi out of the room.
Before leaving, Lu Yuxi glanced back at Lin Shiming with great concern. Unfortunately, Lin Shiming was too timid and guilty to meet her complicated and tender gaze.
With a creak, the door to the outer room closed, leaving only the two Lin brothers in the room.
Lin Shiming remained standing there, not daring to raise his head.
"I'm tired, I don't have the energy to deal with you today."
Lin Shihe, who was resting with his eyes closed on the bed, didn't even move his eyelids. "There's paper and pen on the table. Go and write a letter to your parents now, explaining all the good things you've done. Before your parents come back, you stay quietly in your Jingming Courtyard and are not allowed to go anywhere else."
"I…"
"You're not allowed to see anyone either." Lin Shihe suddenly opened his eyes and glanced at his hesitant younger brother. "If you don't want to drive me crazy, don't try any tricks."
Lin Shiming replied obediently, "Oh."
The room finally fell completely quiet. Lin Shiming found a pen and ink, sat on the couch, and racked his brains to write a letter. Lin Shihe turned over to face the inside of the bed and sighed deeply.
What a misfortune for our family.
*
Outside the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, Lu Yuxu stepped onto the emperor's carriage that had been waiting for him.
Following behind him, Lu Yuxi stopped and hesitated for a moment. Instead of choosing to ride in the imperial carriage, she turned around and walked towards the carriage behind.
He had only taken two steps when Lu Yuxu's voice came from inside the imperial carriage.
"Come up."
Lu Yuxi was indecisive.
"I'm calling you up."
The eunuchs who were serving nearby stepped forward at the right time and helped Lu Yuxi onto the imperial carriage.
Inside the carriage, Lu Yuxu was already leaning against the cushions, sipping tea.
"If I said you were cowardly, you could have planned to leave the capital, not return home for four years, and even slept with... the second young master of the Lin family. If I said you were bold, you wouldn't even dare to ride in the imperial carriage. What, did I not teach you what 'listening to your elder brother' meant in those twenty days before you left?"
Lu Yuxi pursed her lips, "My brother has already ascended the throne. In the end, things are different."