Chi Zhao felt very complicated.
Needless to say, something terrible must've happened last night or Shen Wemian wouldn't have revealed such a terrifying look to him.
.....
Chi Zhao felt despaired. In that despair was also a trace of confusion.
His mother, what the hell did he do? Even a hint would do!
The soft and smooth hairs rested in Shen Wumian's hands and very soon, a standard bun was tied up. Chi Zhao obediently sat in the chair, not daring to move while his eyes remained fixated on the carpet under his feet. He may appear calm, but he was actually desperately trying to get himself to remember what happened last night.
Main system: "...."
Seeing Chi Zhao working so hard, he felt a little bad lying that he didn't see anything.
The main system had said that he only took over this morning, that was the truth. But even if he didn't come, Chi Zhao's situation would automatically be recorded into his database so that there would not be any instances where he doesn't know what was going on.
But last night was a bit special. Shen Wumian and Chi Zhao talked in two different languages to each other with neither of them understanding the true meaning behind the other person's words but, as the bystander, the main system understood very clearly. Chi Zhao was becoming aware of the truth of the world.
All the systems, if he used human terms, are an intermediary, a medium that connects two unrelated parties. As an intermediary, they are obligated to protect the physical and mental well-being of both parties.
According to the regulations, Chi Zhao must not know about the truth of the world. Party A, Party B and the intermediary; these three roles work like a triangle. Chi Zhao was Party B and Party B can be considered the most passive role in this triangle. They don't know anything but work the hardest and their options are also very limited.
This may sound like Party B is the exploited one but it in fact is not true. Party B are dying souls and the intermediary provides them with the chance to live again on the condition that they work for them for a period of time. If they are not selected by the intermediary, the only outcome for Party B is death and if selected, the outcome was 50% death and 50% survival. These three parties take what they need in exchange for an equivalent price so there was nothing to complain about.
It had to be said that it is actually not easy forcefully preserving a person with no signs of life. It requires a lot of time and money.
The main system began to habitually calculate the expenses associated with this task. The more he calculated, the more troubled he felt. For the nth time, he complained inside, wondering when this collaboration with No. 6 would end. On the other end, Chi Zhao's emotions suddenly exhibited some fluctuations.
The main system didn't know what was going on and followed Chi Zhao's line of sight only to see Hong Lei take out a small oval shaped object from the robe he wore yesterday.
The main system stared at it for a while before remembering what it was.
That should be the jade pendant marriage token Shen Wumian gave.
Chi Zhao raised his head and looked at the jade pendant with an incomprehensible expression. Shen Wumian on the other hand took it from Hong Lei, signalled for Chi Zhao to stand up and then bent down, getting ready to tie the jade pendant onto him.
Chi Zhao couldn't remember what happened last night and his feelings towards Shen Wumian hadn't changed at all. Although he had a very faint feeling towards him, in order to not disappoint himself, he directly cut that tiny hope off and told himself again and again that it was all just his illusion.
Watching Shen Wumian bend down, Chi Zhao furrowed his brows and quickly reached out to stop Shen Wumian, "Forget it."
Shen Wumian's expression showed slight surprise. He raised his head, wondering why Chi Zhao wanted to stop him.
After everything that had happened last night, didn't the two of them officially establish their relationship?
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Although the young Emperor was drunk in the first half, his words and actions afterwards seemed to be 'sober'. When their skins touched afterwards, Shen Wumian could also tell that the young Emperor knew very well what he was doing, and he also knew very well who was embracing him. He was clearly.....very willing.
The Chi Zhao last night was indeed willing, but the problem was...the current Chi Zhao didn't remember!
...…
Such a tragedy.
The main system silently watched the two from the sidelines. Suddenly, he reminded Chi Zhao whose mind was chaotic.
[Actually, you can tell him the truth.]
Chi Zhao was stunned for a moment. He immediately understood the meaning behind the main system's words.
That's right, he could tell him straight! That way, he could not only clear through this stage, he could even reap some more success points and force Shen Wumian back onto the right tracks! That would kill three birds with one stone!
With this in mind, Chi Zhao's expression sank, and he made a cold and indifferent expression. He snatched the jade pendant back and threw it into a small cabinet beside him. With a clatter, the jade pendant hit the table. That careless and indifferent attitude immediately angered Shen Wumian.
"Your Majesty, what do you mean by this?"
Chi Zhao raised his eyes and looked back expressionlessly, "Nothing. Imperial Uncle, Zhen was too drunk last night and don'tremember what happened. Imperial Uncle, please return. Zhen doesn't need you here anymore."
Shen Wumian looked at Chi Zhao in disbelief. On his way here, he had thought of the different kinds of attitudes the young Emperor could show him, but he didn't expect that he would use the excuse of being too drunk to remember to draw a line between them.
Does that mean, he regrets it?
Does his heart still belong to his saviour?!
Shen Wumian's expression gradually became gloomy. There was an imminent feeling that something big was about to happen. Chi Zhao had already turned his eyes away and was no longer looking at him. Shen Wumian sneered, pinched his chin and forced him to look at him, "You say that you don't remember so you don't remember. Your Majesty, do you need this one here to help you remember? For example, how seductively Your Majesty looked at this one and your moans that could even make a lady ashamed?"
Chi Zhao: "...….."
Fuck, he really got fucked last night!
Hong Lei: "...…"
Why don't you two ever check to see if there is anyone around when you talk about these kinds of things? Is it too late for me to leave now??
...…
Chi Zhao's old face blushed but he mustn't be shy in this situation. Chi Zhao glanced at the Shen Wumian in front of him, imitated his expression and angrily roared, "Presumptuous!"
Shen Wumian had never heard the young Emperor speak so coldly to him. In fact, today was also the first time the young Emperor went against him. It seems that this was the result of revealing the truth. Only under the influence of alcohol would the young Emperor be willing to spend the night with him. Without the alcohol affecting his mind, he was still nothing to the young Emperor.
His heart started to ache. Shen Wumian's lips turned pale and he laughed mockingly a few times, as if he heard a joke, "Presumptuous? Is Your Majesty using anger to conceal your embarrassment?"
With regards to arguing, Chi Zhao was most definitely not Shen Wumian's opponent. He originally didn't want to go against Shen Wumian but Shen Wumian continued to mock him, making him unable to counter at all. Also unable to say the truly hurtful words, he could only stare back at Shen Wumian wordlessly.
The main system watched on anxiously. If this continued, Chi Zhao would miss the golden opportunity to strike back! If he misses that opportunity, no matter how impactful that line was, the effect would be greatly reduced!
....
[If you can't say it, you can try throwing something at his face?]
Suddenly hearing such a line, Chi Zhao was surprised for a moment. He then felt that it was a good suggestion and proceeded to turn around and reach out to grab something. There weren't many things that could be thrown at someone on the table behind. His hand was closest to the jade pendant just now but after his hand hovered over the pendant for a while, he changed direction and turned to pick up a small flower vase next to it.
That vase was said to be a very, very, very old antique. At a height of about ten centimetres, it was small and pleasing to the eyes and very suitable to be thrown at someone. Chi Zhao selected it and then angrily turned around, accurately aiming it at a spot about twenty centimetres to the right of Shen Wumian's head.
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The main system watched on excitedly. As he watched in anticipation, he watched that vase fly past Shen Wumian's face before kissing the ground.
Didn't hit, how disappointing.
.....
With a crash, the vase shattered. Upon hearing this commotion, the door was immediately pushed open and seven or eight guards rushed in. They looked around only to see that there was no one to subdue.
As they looked around with a look of confusion, they heard the prince regent bellow, "Get the hell out!"
The guard's actions froze, and they immediately turned to leave. Among them was the shadow guard Two who was disguised as the chief guard. He stretched out his arm and dragged Hong Lei with him as he left, leaving only Chi Zhao and Shen Wumian in the room.
Oh, and there was also the main system who has finally started watching live broadcasts instead of recordings.
....
Shen Wumian stared fixatedly at Chi Zhao with his red eyes while Chi Zhao refused to admit defeat and stuck up his chin in defiance. After a long period of silence, Shen Wumian's hoarse voice rang through the empty room, "....Do you like him that much?"
Like who???
Chi Zhao didn't know what Shen Wumian was talking about. Once again, he felt frustrated at himself for not remembering anything. Chi Zhao was silent for a moment before replying solemnly, "I don't know what you are talking about."
I really don't know what you're talking about!
Hearing his answer, Shen Wumian's eyes turned even more red and even his breathing became heavily. He took a step forward, placing him firmly in front of Chi Zhao, scaring the latter terribly.
"Even now, you pretend to be dumb. Chen Yi, do you really have no heart?"
Shen Wumian laughed at himself both sorrowfully and self-deprecatingly and then he himself answered that question. No, Chen Yi does have a heart. It was just that his heart was given to another person, given to a person he could never defeat in his entire life.
The kindness in his youth, that brief encounter; it had completely occupied all four corners of the young Emperor's soft heart, leaving no space for anyone else. That was why, no matter what he did and no matter how he tried to prove himself, as long as Chen Yi knew about the existence of Shen Sixteen, he would be ruthlessly pushed aside by Chen Yi and abandoned.
Hearing Shen Wumian's words, Chi Zhao's heart trembled. It felt like someone had stabbed his chest. That sharp pain was very fleeting, and it disappeared too quickly for him to be able to describe that feeling.
He subconsciously opened his mouth but what could he say?
Shen Wumian watched him open his mouth hesitantly, seemingly wanting to say something, but after waiting for a long time, he didn't hear the other party utter a single word.
With an ashen heart, Shen Wumian flattened his lips and then turned and left.