The young general and the prince, who was to be married off, fell in love at first sight!

Chapter 37 If this gets out, how will he ever be able to face anyone again!

"No, I just got tired of standing and wanted to go inside and sit for a while."

"Scared?"

Lin Shiming retorted defiantly, "I have a valid argument, why would I be afraid?"

"very good."

Lu Yuxi didn't say anything more, but pulled him into the inner room. Although Lin Shiming was puzzled, he knew that what had happened today must have really upset Lu Yuxi, so he didn't struggle and just followed Lu Yuxi's lead into the room.

Then, in a daze, he was pushed down onto the bed by Lu Yuxi.

A voice from above, devoid of any discernible emotion, came from Lu Yuxi.

"You think I'm angry because you found an excuse to deal with Prince An and Mu Xiaoguang? And caused a scene at the court meeting?"

Well, he did have that thought at first, but as soon as Lu Yuxi said that, Lin Shiming knew it couldn't be true.

So, with a quick wit, he turned his head to face the bed frame and said, "I didn't!"

His attempt to be clever was so obvious that Lu Yuxi was amused by his antics.

"You don't think so? Then tell me, why do you think I'm angry?"

Ah. Lin Shiming was stunned. Although their marriage was consensual and Lin Shiming particularly liked the prince who was a trait of his, they had only known each other for a short time. Ordinary little things were one thing, but how could he possibly guess Lu Yuxi's thoughts after what happened today?

"say."

Sitting on the edge of the bed, Lu Yuxi tightened her grip on his neck.

Lin Shiming pondered for a long time. This question sounded familiar. He thought about it carefully again and extracted an answer from a phone call from a comrade-in-arms in his previous life, when the comrade-in-arms was coaxing his girlfriend.

"Because you want to be angry. As long as you want to be angry, you don't need a reason, it's all right."

perfect!

That was the answer! Later, he curiously asked his comrade for advice, who told him that as long as he affirmed everything the other person did, he could definitely win them over. This was his magic key. Although, not long after, his good comrade was dumped by his girlfriend.

Lin Shiming looked smugly at Lu Yuxi, who was speechless after hearing those words.

"..."

Lu Yuxi was so angry at his nonsensical nonsense that she laughed. She raised her other hand and slapped him down.

"Snapped--"

"what!"

Lin Shiming immediately jumped out of bed, clutching his buttocks and taking several steps back.

"You! How could you hit me... me, a dignified young general!"

"If you shout a couple more times, the eunuchs and guards outside will all hear you."

Lin Shiming immediately shut up.

"come over."

Lu Yuxi patted the bed, signaling him to lie back down.

"No!" Lin Shiming shook his head frantically. He absolutely refused to accept such humiliating corporal punishment. "This is domestic violence! I'm going to tell my brother, my mother, and..."

"sure."

No, you didn't even stop me?

How could I possibly tell my brothers that I got beaten up...?

"...We've only been married a few days, and our relationship is already breaking down?"

"Hurry up, come here." Lu Yuxi ignored his antics and patted the bed again. "Or should I go and tell on you?"

Lu Yuxi naturally guessed that this person was just all talk; he was very proud and would never say it.

Lin Shiming was naturally well aware of this principle.

But he really didn't want to get hit, especially not like this.

So Lin Shiming smiled at Lu Yuxi with a hint of flattery.

"Your Highness, let's talk this out calmly, why are you resorting to violence? If you think I'm in the wrong, just scold me!"

You can vent your anger by venting your frustrations, and I'll just listen casually to appease you, and that'll be the end of it.

That's how he used to deal with Lin Shihe.

But now he is facing the Crown Prince, who is gentle and upright in character, but very serious and meticulous in his work.

“I have considered it. But judging from your and your brother’s past deeds, it seems that scolding you will not do you any good.”

Lu Yuxi didn't wait for his reply and simply reached out to grab him. Lin Shiming dodged left and right, displaying his martial arts skills to the fullest.

"Behave yourself, or I won't be able to control you and will have to communicate and learn from your brother."

Lin Shiming's eyes widened in disbelief. "You, you're threatening me?"

You, a man of high moral character and refined manners, are threatening me with this? You're no longer the upright and innocent prince everyone knows!

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But damn it, General Lin, who was very concerned about his reputation, was still threatened.

Lin Shiming reluctantly lay back down, and Lu Yuxi's fingertip touched the side of him.

“I won’t beat around the bush with you anymore. I’m angry today not because of your punishment of Prince An and Mu Xiaoguang, nor because of the methods you used to punish them. It’s because you not only didn’t inform me beforehand, but also went off to the other side by yourself to prevent me from interfering with you.”

Lin Shiming: "Oh."

Dry.

"Snapped--"

"Ah! I understand, it just means I need your permission for everything from now on!"

Lu Yuxi pinched her brow helplessly, sighed, and then put her hand down before breaking down the problem and analyzing it for Lin Shiming.

"is not what it means."

"I don't mean to control you and prevent you from doing what you want. I just hope you can tell me what you want to do beforehand so I can find a way to handle things in advance."

"I--"

“I know you’re smart, and you always have your reasons for doing things and consider all the consequences. But things can change, and no one can say they’re completely without fault.”

"Besides, those ministers were somewhat taken aback by your unconventional actions today, and were momentarily at a loss for what to do. Once they realize what's happening, it will be much harder for you to deal with them using this method again, and you might even be bitten back. Those ministers have been in court for many years and have their own intricacies; you may not be able to handle them all easily."

"Moreover, the reason they haven't attacked you today is because everyone has already realized that Mu Xiaoguang must have done something to silence Prince An, and since it didn't affect everyone's interests. If one day what you're about to do affects the interests of a lot of people, you won't be able to achieve your goal as easily as you did today."

"These are the times when I need to take care of things for you."

Lu Yuxi spoke earnestly, and Lin Shiming listened attentively despite the threat of a slap from behind. It's just unknown whether he remembered it or took it to heart.

"Also, although you see things clearly and have a sense of proportion, you may still do some unrealistic things. You need to tell me in advance if what you want to do is something that even my father and I cannot control, then I will have to advise you to change your approach in advance."

"Or they might stop you halfway through and prevent you from continuing. That's when I'm needed by your side."

Having said a bit too much, Lu Yuxi picked up the teapot on the bench by the bed, poured herself a cup of tea, and drank it.

Lin Shiming listened to Lu Yuxi's words for a long time while pinned to the bed. Although he knew that Lu Yuxi was right, he still couldn't help but habitually retort with a few words.

"You don't necessarily have to stand together, do you? Just interrupt me and say it. If you're wrong, face it and correct it. I won't mind... Ah!"

Lu Yuxi put down her teacup and then raised her hand to give him a tap.

Waaaaah, so embarrassing! So shameful!

If this gets out, how will he ever be able to face anyone again!